Hi guys, as I am new to Strike Fighters Project 1 (sp3) I was wondering if there is a fix for the AI of both enemy and wingmen. I have noticed that they hardly, if ever try to evade enemies. (I have searched but not found anything yet)

Your help and guidance is much appreciated.

regards

Dogzero1

I don't know of anything that can be done to mod the AI. I don't believe I have ever seen anyone else post anything suggesting that it is even possible. To the best of my knowledge, AI behavior is hard-coded, so please try to compile a nice description of the problems you have with AI along with suggestions of what you would like to see and send them to TK via the email provided at the Third Wire website.

TK knows the limitations, but maybe if a lot of outside people (beyond die-hard beta testers) send him emails of their complaints/wishlists, it will help him decide what to provide in the next service pack

Yes there is, it involves extracting the Aircraftobjects.ini file from the ObjectData.CAT and modding it as follows (these are the settings I use):

DogfightNovice]
SafeAltitude=500
LookoutAngle=90
DefensiveAngle=60
ChanceDefensiveTurn=20
ChanceBreakTurn=25
ChanceHardTurn=50
ChanceTurnDirection=25
ChanceContinue=50
ChanceCheckNewTarget=5
CannonFireAngle=2.5
RQIRMFireAngle=2.0
ASIRMFireAngle=2.0
RHMFireAngle=5.0
MaxPitchInput=0.4

[DogfightGreen]
SafeAltitude=400
LookoutAngle=120
DefensiveAngle=90
ChanceDefensiveTurn=30
ChanceBreakTurn=50
ChanceHardTurn=100
ChanceTurnDirection=50
ChanceContinue=40
ChanceCheckNewTarget=10
CannonFireAngle=2.0
RQIRMFireAngle=2.5
ASIRMFireAngle=3.0
RHMFireAngle=7.5
MaxPitchInput=0.6

[DogfightRegular]
SafeAltitude=300
LookoutAngle=150
DefensiveAngle=90
ChanceDefensiveTurn=50
ChanceBreakTurn=100
ChanceHardTurn=100
ChanceTurnDirection=100
ChanceContinue=30
ChanceCheckNewTarget=25
CannonFireAngle=1.75
RQIRMFireAngle=2.75
ASIRMFireAngle=3.5
RHMFireAngle=10.0
MaxPitchInput=0.8

[DogfightVeteran]
SafeAltitude=200
LookoutAngle=150
DefensiveAngle=120
ChanceDefensiveTurn=50
ChanceBreakTurn=100
ChanceHardTurn=100
ChanceTurnDirection=100
ChanceContinue=20
ChanceCheckNewTarget=45
CannonFireAngle=1.5
RQIRMFireAngle=3.0
ASIRMFireAngle=4.0
RHMFireAngle=12.5
MaxPitchInput=0.9

[DogfightAce]
SafeAltitude=100
LookoutAngle=180
DefensiveAngle=120
ChanceDefensiveTurn=75
ChanceBreakTurn=100
ChanceHardTurn=100
ChanceTurnDirection=100
ChanceContinue=10
ChanceCheckNewTarget=50
CannonFireAngle=1.0
RQIRMFireAngle=3.5
ASIRMFireAngle=5.0
RHMFireAngle=15.0
MaxPitchInput=1.0

[LevelBombAI]
PullOutRange=500.0
PullOutAlt=300.0
ReleaseAlt=2500.0
SecondPassRange=4000.0
SecondPassAlt=1500.0
ReleaseCount=12
ReleaseInterval=0.25
ChanceDefensiveTurn=50
ChanceBreakTurn=100
ChanceHardTurn=100
ChanceTurnDirection=100
ChanceContinue=20

[DiveBombAI]
RollInRange=6000.0
RollInAlt=2300.0
PullOutRange=300.0
PullOutAlt=300.0
ReleaseAlt=1000.0
SecondPassRange=4000.0
SecondPassAlt=1600.0
ReleaseCount=12
ReleaseInterval=0.5
ChanceDefensiveTurn=50
ChanceBreakTurn=100
ChanceHardTurn=100
ChanceTurnDirection=100
ChanceContinue=20

[RocketAttackAI]
RollInRange=6000.0
RollInAlt=1800.0
PullOutRange=600.0
PullOutAlt=200.0
ReleaseRange=3000.0
SecondPassRange=4000.0
SecondPassAlt=1200.0
ReleaseCount=8
ReleaseInterval=0.2
ChanceDefensiveTurn=50
ChanceBreakTurn=100
ChanceHardTurn=100
ChanceTurnDirection=100
ChanceContinue=20

[StrafeAI]
RollInRange=4500.0
RollInAlt=800.0
PullOutRange=400.0
PullOutAlt=65.0
ReleaseRange=1600.0
SecondPassRange=2500.0
SecondPassAlt=500.0
ReleaseInterval=1.0
ChanceDefensiveTurn=50
ChanceBreakTurn=100
ChanceHardTurn=100
ChanceTurnDirection=100
ChanceContinue=20

When you've finished editing the file, place it in your objects folder, and try it out. Watch how the AI bombers behave when attacked, now.

Thanks Fubar, but will this cure the wingmen just flying straight and not trying to get away from a persuing enemy plane?

I will give it a try, thanks again.

regards

Dogzero1

It will make them more aggresive in a dogfight. But if they're lined up for a bomb run, or on approach for landing, they'll keep on doing what they're doing, and ignore you engaging them.

Which is probably fairly realistic, of course.

Torquatus

They will follow the new parameters AFTER they've delivered their ordnance. So, as they're approaching the target, they're still sitting ducks.

Does it do anything for the #3 &4 man who refuse to bomb anything. Ever?

Yes, Spectre...

Telling them to attack ground targets, will work about 30% of the time. Getting yourself shot down on the way to the target will make them all bomb the target, 100% of the time

I'm still digging through the ini's and dll's, looking for a fix for that issue.

any negative side effects?

None that I've experienced so far, after six months of use (SP2A), and now under SP3.

Did this one fly under the radar or what!? Knew nothing about it...a huge thanks if this works Fubar!

So, what else are you hiding?

That is reasonable , but what about the Migs being "sitting ducks" when they fly home?

When they're out of ammo, they seem to also be out of "smarts", as well, as they stop maneuvering.

I once found myself in the approach pattern to Kep (in WoV, of course), sniping MiG-17s, and having their squadron mates fly right on by, as if nothing happened

I don't recall this ever being posted before

This tweak's been around for at least a year and a half, I "rediscovered" it, last spring.

The search feature on this site does come in handy....

How do I get my wingman to attack ground targets if Im flying in all hard settings? There is an attack my target, but how do idesignate if only air to air radar (e.g. Gulf of Tonkin mission)?

Thanks

Edit: Seperate topic added above ("Wingman Attack")

Will this tweak help with WOV as well, or have the developers adjusted the settings?

Thanks

A lot of this stuff is now in various SF archives, though. But here's one of the original threads
http://www.simhq.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=55;t=005581

Galanti,

How can I ever forget that name? Especially considering that there's a business by that same name, not two blocks away from me

As I recall, you were also the first one to post regarding SAMs, how to activate them, place them, etc., and this was all pre-patch 1, mind you.

According to what I saw, they are still passive with absolutely no evasive action before attacking their target, but yes, the improvement is meaningfull after.

Overall, a worthwhile improvement.

Thank you !!!