Is there a way to block the road from AI?

[RazorX 10]

I want to prevent the AI from driving a certain road (close the road for traffic in other words), but I don't want to place any objects like barricades etc (cuz the AI will smash into it anyway). Can do it in an easy way or do I have to make some brainfrying scripting?

[Splicer 10]

Well, there are only 2 ways to do things with the editor:

1) You take and use objects available in the editor (manual approach).

or

2) You use/write scripts to use things that are not "off the shelf" within the editor (scripting).

Take your pick. :D

Best, Splicer.

[eggbeast 3673]

in GITS evolution we call in a fort to block road junctions and it works a treat - doesn't do whjat you want to exactly, but it does do the job

_pos = (position _base);

_tbox = "WarfareBDepot" createVehicle _pos;

_tbox setDir (direction player-180);

_tbox setDammage 0;

processInitCommands;

[RazorX 10]

For me it is vital not to create any objects on the road. I just want the AI to calculate route excluding the specified road segments. I don't know if I should mess with the AI or with the road segments' properties or creating detours using waypoints. I would like to avoid the last solution mentioned, but if it's the only one, well, I'll take it...

Edited January 18, 2010 by RazorX

[Splicer 10]

Are those road segments pre-determined or dynamically chosen?

[RazorX 10]

they're based on a position of a dead unit.

It is a script, where when a body is detected near the road or on it, the police closes the road for traffic, because it's a crime scene. I've already written a script that places road barriers on the road segments adjecent to the body. But the AI can still drive through that section. I want to temporarily close it for traffic.

[Splicer 10]

Well, I have an idea... but involves a bit of scripting.

Let me know if you're interested in hearing it.

Splicer.

[RazorX 10]

sure I am

[Splicer 10]

OK, I hope this idea holds water. :D

Create a marker of a size that you think, average, could cover the crime scene.

Then you could place that marker to where the dead body is.

Then adapt a script that has been mentioned in this forum on how to avoid zones.

Now you have a an area with coordinates that you could use for the AIs to NOT go through, but around.

Does this make sense?

Best, Splicer.

[RazorX 10]

A'ight, I have it, but the problem is, that vehicles drive randomly through the neighbouring fields, I want them to stay on the roads and find a detour by themselves. I'll try to implement that...

Edited January 18, 2010 by RazorX

[Splicer 10]

COOL! Look forward to it!

BTW, here's a recent thread on how to make AIs avoid some areas/zones: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=91256

Good luck! :D

Best, Splicer.

Edited January 18, 2010 by Splicer

[RazorX 10]

Yeah, that's what I tried to use, but I need to do some radical modifications

[Splicer 10]

I'll be using the avoid-zones script too for other purpose for my mission, but that'd be done after all the main components of my mission are in place.

Let me know if you get something to work. If you have questions I'll try my best to give you a hand. :D

Good luck!

Best, Splicer.

[RazorX 10]

Can anyone help?