AI retreats when damaged?

meduza · 12-28-08, 11:50 AM

I was approaching the merchant for a deck gun attack when I noticed she was escorted by a single torpedo boat. Despite this, I continued my attack and even hit the escort. I dived when I spotted approaching frigate.

When I escaped the frigate, I continued after the merchant (not very smart, I know, especially when playing DiD). I caught her and opened fire wen I spotted the escorting torpedo boat.

Instead of engaging me, the torpedo boat was running away, as fast as she could, leaving the merchant at my mercy.
I've never saw AI retreat before, usualy they would continue to attack me no matter how damaged they were. :hmm:

mengle · 12-28-08, 12:48 PM

maybe the rudder had damage, don't think the AI are smart enough to escape :hmm:

A Very Super Market · 12-28-08, 12:51 PM

Typical Tommy......

Off to get more tea!

Wreford-Brown · 12-28-08, 01:00 PM

I've seen this happen as well.
They will also veer off from an attack run when hit, even if they are about to launch depth charges.

Task Force · 12-28-08, 01:36 PM

Ive seen this, I think that ship has a random radius to travel until it has to turn around back on course.

Shadowblade · 12-28-08, 05:18 PM

I have seen this, I have averted attacking DD (bow torpedo hit) and I could escape (several times).

meduza · 12-28-08, 05:27 PM

Interesting... Who ever said the AI is dumb?

It never happened to me before, probably because I rarely attack the escorts.

Erich dem Roten · 12-28-08, 10:11 PM

I don't want to put words in anyone's mouth, but I believe I did see something posted stating that if damaged badly enough, AI will attempt to leave the scene. I've seen it myself, where I put my last torpedo into the bow of an onrushing destroyer in an act of desperation. Rather than sink, the DD spun around and limped away.

12-29-08, 08:33 AM

Seen it too

Funny to see them dashing away like crazy, I like to send one more torp after them usually

Blacklight · 12-29-08, 11:39 AM

Hey.. if my boat took a ton of shelling, and was on fire, I'd be running too !

Quote:

"Ow ow ow !!! Hot hot hot !!!"

12-29-08, 02:53 PM

They seem to be runing away when badly damaged and can't see you, but surface and they re-engage you

Blue-Casket · 12-30-08, 11:07 AM

Last week in good weather i attacked a convoy surfaced near reykjavik

Their escorts came in waves and i fired back while my engines were running everything they had backwards. i shot off 4 destroyers the 5th one tried to escape but i hit his propellers and it was game over for him !

They tried to escape several times for me mostly because im a good and accurate gunner i guess :p

I am feared on these waters for showing no fear and engage them with my deckgun

One day they will all run away instead of resisting !

Jimbuna · 12-30-08, 01:29 PM

It can also be dependant on their ability to see/hear you (sensor wise) as well as their ability to fight (weapons systems damage).

12-28-08, 11:50 AM	#1
meduza Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: on patrol Posts: 1,035 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	AI retreats when damaged? I was approaching the merchant for a deck gun attack when I noticed she was escorted by a single torpedo boat. Despite this, I continued my attack and even hit the escort. I dived when I spotted approaching frigate. When I escaped the frigate, I continued after the merchant (not very smart, I know, especially when playing DiD). I caught her and opened fire wen I spotted the escorting torpedo boat. Instead of engaging me, the torpedo boat was running away, as fast as she could, leaving the merchant at my mercy. I've never saw AI retreat before, usualy they would continue to attack me no matter how damaged they were. :hmm: __________________

12-28-08, 12:48 PM	#2
mengle Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belgium, mai 1940 Posts: 665 Downloads: 127 Uploads: 0	maybe the rudder had damage, don't think the AI are smart enough to escape :hmm: __________________ IMMER WEITER Gramophone songs http://www.filefront.com/16221983/Ra...gs_Part_I.rar/ http://www.filefront.com/16227547/Ra...s_Part_II.rar/ http://www.filefront.com/16227839/Ra..._Part_III.rar/

12-28-08, 12:51 PM	#3
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12-28-08, 01:00 PM	#4
Wreford-Brown Sea Lord Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In sight of Stonehenge Posts: 1,750 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 26	I've seen this happen as well. They will also veer off from an attack run when hit, even if they are about to launch depth charges. __________________ All my mods are available at MediaFire: SH3 Mods Other modders SH3 mods SH4 Mods ...you can't please all of the people all of the time...

12-28-08, 01:36 PM	#5
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Ive seen this, I think that ship has a random radius to travel until it has to turn around back on course. __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

12-28-08, 05:18 PM	#6
Shadowblade Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 691 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	I have seen this, I have averted attacking DD (bow torpedo hit) and I could escape (several times). __________________ Kapitänleutnant Vlad von Carstein - U-Flotilla Saltzwedel - U-123, Type IXB SH3 GWX 3.0 Last edited by Shadowblade; 12-28-08 at 05:18 PM.

12-28-08, 05:27 PM	#7
meduza Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: on patrol Posts: 1,035 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	Interesting... Who ever said the AI is dumb? It never happened to me before, probably because I rarely attack the escorts. __________________

12-28-08, 10:11 PM	#8
Erich dem Roten Electrician's Mate Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 134 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	I don't want to put words in anyone's mouth, but I believe I did see something posted stating that if damaged badly enough, AI will attempt to leave the scene. I've seen it myself, where I put my last torpedo into the bow of an onrushing destroyer in an act of desperation. Rather than sink, the DD spun around and limped away. __________________

12-29-08, 08:33 AM	#9
Contact Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Seen it too Funny to see them dashing away like crazy, I like to send one more torp after them usually

12-29-08, 02:53 PM	#11
Contact Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	They seem to be runing away when badly damaged and can't see you, but surface and they re-engage you

12-30-08, 11:07 AM	#12
Blue-Casket Torpedoman Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 116 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Last week in good weather i attacked a convoy surfaced near reykjavik Their escorts came in waves and i fired back while my engines were running everything they had backwards. i shot off 4 destroyers the 5th one tried to escape but i hit his propellers and it was game over for him ! They tried to escape several times for me mostly because im a good and accurate gunner i guess :p I am feared on these waters for showing no fear and engage them with my deckgun One day they will all run away instead of resisting !

12-30-08, 01:29 PM	#13
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	It can also be dependant on their ability to see/hear you (sensor wise) as well as their ability to fight (weapons systems damage). __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!