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LAMBS Danger FSM

This is the knowledge hub of the LAMBS Danger FSM mod for ARMA 3. The mod is fully open source and happily accepts contributions.

Features and modules are described in appropriate pages.

Design

The mod contains enhancements to AI intelligence by writing new features to the danger.fsm (finite state machine). The FSM triggers when an AI is in combat mode.

Goals

Make buildings part of the AI tactical landscape
Improve AI feedback and intelligence by adding distinct AI states
Seamless integration with vanilla, ACE3 and modded assets

Design philosophy

A better AI is one which performs tactically sound actions, in a manner which is consistent, predictable and clearly communicated.

Improvements to the AI are made with the explicit intention of adding distinct states or modes of action. An AI state is a type of behavior which is understood by onlookers and tactically sound from the perspective of the simulator. Each change of state comes about based on the situation.

The best or fastest action is not always appropriate. AI behavior becomes less robotic if approached from a philosophy of fuzzy predictability. This is a way of simulating human behavior within the limits of ARMA 3. Predictability comes from states may be interpreted by observing animations, stance changes, and patterns of movement. Fuzziness come from the depth of the simulation and flow of knowledge present in AI decision making processes.