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**Suggestion for an AI rework in Arma Reforger** 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 don’t enter vehicles sometimes** - **Pathfinding problems**—both in vehicles and on foot - **Slow reaction times** --- # 2. Add clear feedback - Show brief messages (top-right corner or in chat) that flag errors, issues, or tips whenever you interact with AI. --- # 3. Provide a tutorial / boot camp - Include a short training mission that explains how the AI works and how players can control it effectively. --- # 4. Introduce new features | Area | Feature | |------|---------| | **Performance** | **Off-load AI to a side server**—a separate process handles AI movement so it doesn’t bog down the main server; each AI behaves like an extra “player.” | | **Tactics** | Add classic formations: line, column, diamond, etc. | | **Tactics 2** | Add convoy and being able to select positions in convoys. | | **Engineering** | Let AI build or demolish with their shovels, and push/repair vehicles to get them back on the road. | | **Command** | Allow squads to split into sub-groups or fireteams for multi-vehicle ops or area defense. | | **Command 2** | Being able to change the AI's behaviour, weapon stance, walking speed/height, etc... | | **Logistics** | Display a live AI count and cap, e.g., “12 / 40 AI deployed.” | | **Base building** | The more tents a base has, the more AI it can spawn—great for rear-area staging. | | **Garrisoning** | Let players assign AI to specific bunkers, mortars, or other assets. | | **Management UI** | Add an “AI Manager” menu (similar to the player group menu) where you can: • See each unit’s rough location (“North of X Lake”) • Check what they’re doing (attacking, defending, following, etc.) • Perform actions (remove from squad, transfer to base, etc.)• View rank, role, ammo, and assign them to fireteams. | --- Getting these fixes and features in place would make commanding AI smoother and open up new tactical options for everyone. --- Linked tickets : - T185259

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. | ## **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.

**Suggestion for an AI rework in Arma Reforger** 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 don’t enter vehicles sometimsometimes refuse to enter vehicles** - **Pathfinding problemglitches**—bothon foot and in vehicles and on foot - **Slow reaction times** --- # 2. Add clear feedback - Show briefPop-up or chat messages (top-right corner or in chat) that flagthat flag AI errors, issues, or tips whenever youa player interacts with AIthem. --- # 3. Provide a tutorial / boot camp - Include a - A short training mission that explainsshows how the AI works and how players can control it effectivelyto 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. | | **Performance** | **Off-loadEngineering** | AI to a side server**—a separate process handles AI movement so it doesn’t bog down the main server;can build or demolish with shovels and push/repair disabled vehicles. each AI behaves like an extra “player.” | | **TacticsCommand** | Add classic formations: line, column, diamond, etcSplit squads into sub-groups or fireteams for multi-vehicle ops or area defense. | | **TacticsCommand 2** | Add convoy and being able to select positions in convoysLet players set AI behaviour (aggressive/defensive), weapon stance, walk speed, stance height, etc. | | **EngineeringLogistics** | Letive AI build or demolish with their shovelscount and cap (e.g., and push/repair vehicles to get them back on the road“12 / 40 AI deployed”). | | **CommandBase building** | Allow squads to split into sub-groups or fireteamsMore tents → more AI spawn slots—ideal for multi-vehicle ops or rear-area defensebases. | | **Command 2Garrisoning** | Being able to change the AI's behaviourManually assign AI to bunkers, mortars, weapon stanceMG nests, walking speed/heightsniper perches, etc... | ## **Building automation** **Two implementation options:** | **Logistics** | Display a live AI count and cap, e.g.,1. “12 / 40 AI deployed.” |**Direct assignment** | **Base building** | The more tents a base has, the more - players post AI it can spawn—great for rear-area stagingnto deployable buildings. 2. |**Building upgrades** | **Garrisoning** | Let players assign AI to specific bunkers, mortars, or other assets. | - 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. | **Management UI** | Add an “AI Manager” menu (similar to the player group menu) where you can: •- **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 what they’re doingactivity (attacking, defending, following, etc.) • Perform arepairing…) - Actions (remove from squad, transfer to base, etc.)• - View rank, role, ammo, and assign them to fireteams. | --- Get# Linked tickets - **T185259** - **T190650** Implementing these fixes and features in place wouldwill make AI commanding AIs smoother and open up newdeeper tactical options for everyone. --- Linked tickets : - T185259and logistics options for every player.