AI with pistol do not engage if within 5 meters or less?

[JasonO99 3]

Hello all,

 

I'm working on a mission that utilizes AI within a building with pistols only. Upon testing this and opening a door, the AI pointed their pistols at me but did not fire. I went back and checked they were enemies to my side (independent vs bluefor) and they were. Having gone and replayed the mission I realised they were willing to shoot me once I've taken a couple of steps back. I put a rifle on the individual and they shot at me at any distance no problem.

 

I went outside and the same occurred. I could stand a few meters away and not get shot.

 

I changed it to day time, changed my character in case that uniform was too camo etc - no change. So I decided to load vanilla ARMA3 and go into VR. Testing again, the problem remains with no mods. One thing I did notice was that if the AI starts engaging you as you move back, and you rush back towards them they'll still empty their magazine no matter how far away you are. However, as soon as they load a new magazine they won't engage you anymore until you move back 4.5 meters+ or so.

 

This video shows me running near to the pilot who only has a pistol, remaining close and he doesn't engage. The moment I step back beyond this particular distance, I'm engaged upon.

See Gyazo Video

 

So, my question is - is this intentional? It seems a bit daft you can avoid being shot at by just staying 5 meters within any enemy with a pistol. I'm wondering if anyone else is able to try this? I tested it with bluefor and opfor and no matter the combination it seems to still bug. The behaviour doesn't occur when the enemy has a rifle.

 

Regards,

Jason