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As we all know, the AI in Arma Reforger can be a bit quirky. Here’s a structured roadmap that starts with basic fixes and builds up to bigger features. # 1. Fix the core issues - **AI sometimes refuse to enter vehicles** - **Pathfinding glitches**—on foot and in vehicles - **Slow reaction times** --- # 2. Add clear feedback - Pop-up or chat messages that flag AI errors, issues, or tips whenever a player interacts with them. --- # 3. Provide a tutorial / boot camp - A short training mission that shows how the AI works and how to command it. --- # 4. Introduce new features | Area | Feature | |------|---------| | **Performance** | **Side-server AI processing**—a separate process handles AI movement so the main server stays smooth; each AI acts like an extra “player.” | | **Tactics** | Classic formations (line, column, diamond, etc.). | | **Tactics 2** | Convoy mode, with the ability to assign specific seats or vehicle positions. | | **Engineering** | AI can build or demolish with shovels and push/repair disabled vehicles. | | **Command** | Split squads into sub-groups or fireteams for multi-vehicle ops or area defense. | | **Command 2** | Let players set AI behaviour (aggressive/defensive), weapon stance, walk speed, stance height, etc. | | **Logistics** | Live AI count and cap (e.g., “12 / 40 AI deployed”). | | **Base building** | More tents → more AI spawn slots—ideal for rear-area bases. | | **Garrisoning** | Manually assign AI to bunkers, mortars, MG nests, sniper perches, etc. | | **Settings** | Mission/Server based AI settings for all kinds of parameters (precision, perception, suppression skills, taking cover, etc..) | ## **Building automation** **Two implementation options:** 1. **Direct assignment** - players post AI into deployable buildings. 2. **Building upgrades** - upgrading a structure auto-spawns the appropriate AI. Examples: - **Vehicle station:** AI mechanics auto-repair parked vehicles. - **Fuel station:** AI refuelers top up nearby vehicles. - **Aid tent:** AI medics heal friendlies (they stay inside during combat). - **Other structures:** MG crews, sniper teams, etc. Non-combat specialists switch to combat roles if the base is attacked (except medics, who keep healing). | ## **Management UI** “AI Manager” menu (like the player-group screen): - See each unit’s rough location (“North of X Lake”) - Check activity (attacking, defending, following, repairing…) - Actions (remove from squad, transfer to base, etc.) - View rank, role, ammo, and assign to fireteams. | --- # Linked tickets - **T185259** - **T190650** Implementing these fixes and features will make AI commands smoother and open up deeper tactical and logistics options for every player.

As we all know, the AI in Arma Reforger can be a bit quirky. Here’s a structured roadmap that starts with basic fixes and builds up to bigger features. # 1. Fix the core issues - **AI commanding issues when dying** - **Pathfinding glitches**—on foot and in vehicles - **Slow reaction times** --- # 2. Add clear feedback - Pop-up or chat messages that flag AI errors, issues, or tips whenever a player interacts with them. --- # 3. Provide a tutorial / boot camp - A short training mission that shows how the AI works and how to command it. --- # 4. Introduce new features | Area | Feature | |------|---------| | **Performance** | **Side-server AI processing**—a separate process handles AI movement so the main server stays smooth; each AI acts like an extra “player.” | | **Tactics** | Classic formations (line, column, diamond, etc.). | | **Tactics 2** | Convoy mode, with the ability to assign specific seats or vehicle positions. | | **Engineering** | AI can build or demolish with shovels and push/repair disabled vehicles. | | **Command** | Split squads into sub-groups or fireteams for multi-vehicle ops or area defense. | | **Command 2** | Let players set AI behaviour (aggressive/defensive), weapon stance, walk speed, stance height, etc. | | **Logistics** | Live AI count and cap (e.g., “12 / 40 AI deployed”). | | **Base building** | More tents → more AI spawn slots—ideal for rear-area bases (recruiting AIs). | | **Base building 2** | Living quarters increase the AIs skills | | **Garrisoning** | Manually assign AI to bunkers, mortars, MG nests, sniper perches, etc. | | **Spawning** | Add categories to the AI spawning UI. Add AI special forces, groups of 4 high skill/stuff AI, but costing 1 000 supplies a group. | | **Settings** | Mission/Server based AI settings for all kinds of parameters (precision, perception, suppression skills, taking cover, etc..) | ## **Building automation** **Two implementation options:** 1. **Direct assignment** - players post AI into deployable buildings. 2. **Building upgrades** - upgrading a structure allow assigning AIs to this building, for specific interaction. Examples: - **Vehicle station:** AI mechanics auto-repair parked vehicles. - **Fuel station:** AI refuelers top up nearby vehicles. - **Aid tent:** AI medics heal friendlies (they stay inside during combat). - **Other structures:** MG crews, sniper teams, etc. Non-combat specialists switch to combat roles if the base is attacked (except medics, who keep healing). | ## **Management UI** “AI Manager” menu (like the player-group screen): - See each unit’s rough location (“North of X Lake”) - Check activity (attacking, defending, following, repairing…) - Actions (remove from squad, transfer to base, etc.) - View rank, role, ammo, and assign to fireteams. | --- # Linked tickets - **T185259** - **T190650** - **T191478** Implementing these fixes and features will make AI commands smoother and open up deeper tactical and logistics options for every player.

As we all know, the AI in Arma Reforger can be a bit quirky. Here’s a structured roadmap that starts with basic fixes and builds up to bigger features. # 1. Fix the core issues - **AI sometimes refuse to enter vehicles**commanding issues when dying** - **Pathfinding glitches**—on foot and in vehicles - **Slow reaction times** --- # 2. Add clear feedback - Pop-up or chat messages that flag AI errors, issues, or tips whenever a player interacts with them. --- # 3. Provide a tutorial / boot camp - A short training mission that shows how the AI works and how to command it. --- # 4. Introduce new features | Area | Feature | |------|---------| | **Performance** | **Side-server AI processing**—a separate process handles AI movement so the main server stays smooth; each AI acts like an extra “player.” | | **Tactics** | Classic formations (line, column, diamond, etc.). | | **Tactics 2** | Convoy mode, with the ability to assign specific seats or vehicle positions. | | **Engineering** | AI can build or demolish with shovels and push/repair disabled vehicles. | | **Command** | Split squads into sub-groups or fireteams for multi-vehicle ops or area defense. | | **Command 2** | Let players set AI behaviour (aggressive/defensive), weapon stance, walk speed, stance height, etc. | | **Logistics** | Live AI count and cap (e.g., “12 / 40 AI deployed”). | | **Base building** | More tents → more AI spawn slots—ideal for rear-area bases (recruiting AIs). | | **Base building 2** | More tents → more AI spawn slots—ideal for rear-area bases. |Living quarters increase the AIs skills | | **Garrisoning** | Manually assign AI to bunkers, mortars, MG nests, sniper perches, etc. | | **Spawning** | Add categories to the AI spawning UI. Add AI special forces, groups of 4 high skill/stuff AI, but costing 1 000 supplies a group. | | **Settings** | Mission/Server based AI settings for all kinds of parameters (precision, perception, suppression skills, taking cover, etc..) | ## **Building automation** **Two implementation options:** 1. **Direct assignment** - players post AI into deployable buildings. 2. **Building upgrades** - upgrading a structure auto-spawns the appropriate AIallow assigning AIs to this building, for specific interaction. Examples: - **Vehicle station:** AI mechanics auto-repair parked vehicles. - **Fuel station:** AI refuelers top up nearby vehicles. - **Aid tent:** AI medics heal friendlies (they stay inside during combat). - **Other structures:** MG crews, sniper teams, etc. Non-combat specialists switch to combat roles if the base is attacked (except medics, who keep healing). | ## **Management UI** “AI Manager” menu (like the player-group screen): - See each unit’s rough location (“North of X Lake”) - Check activity (attacking, defending, following, repairing…) - Actions (remove from squad, transfer to base, etc.) - View rank, role, ammo, and assign to fireteams. | --- # Linked tickets - **T185259** - **T190650** - **T191478** Implementing these fixes and features will make AI commands smoother and open up deeper tactical and logistics options for every player.