I'm Hunting You (Tier 2)

Welcome back bloggers! Last week we talked about the AI system and Tier 1. Just for a quick recap, let’s summarize last week’s blog. Basically, the AI enemies in our game will have three tiers of activity. In Tier 1, or the Lazy Tier, they will be happily grazing on dead bodies, looking for opposite enemy AI, and “patrolling” areas. As long as you remain undetected, you can get past them without any conflict. However, this week we talk about those poor unfortunate souls who DO get detected. Watch out! If the AI detect you and move into Tier 2, you are going to have to work really hard to avoid using your precious resources.

In Tier 2, the enemies are now actively hunting you. Forget about their lazy grazing! The sleeping lions have smelled the antelope, and they are on the move! If you manage to stay hidden (like staying behind a desk) the AI will first go check out your last known location. They will move towards that spot, staying vigilant as they search you out. If you avoid them for long enough, they will drop back to their lazy grazing. After all, they can only expend so much energy looking for you.

However, if you lack the necessary survival skills, they will move into Tier 3! This is not a spot you want to find yourself in. You will be forced to enter conflict, and you will be forced to use your very precious resources to survive. And you never know when you may be unable to avoid detection in the future. Tier 2 is going to be your last chance to protect yourself and ensure your long term survival.

Don’t waste it.

The name of the game is stealth people! Avoid getting detected and avoid Tier 3!

Signing off, Keri Irace PR Manager