AI Pilots

[mustng2]

I am not advocating for AI, but in response to the mission use, I could make a mission, but each mission is tied to a particular map and initiation point.   To have a mission ready to launch in the Main arena, I would have to make 3 missions for each map in the rotation to allow me to launch for my country field assignment.  Not an easy task.

[AKKuya]

It would require a team of volunteers working together.

[Animl-AW]

I am not advocating for AI, but in response to the mission use, I could make a mission, but each mission is tied to a particular map and initiation point.   To have a mission ready to launch in the Main arena, I would have to make 3 missions for each map in the rotation to allow me to launch for my country field assignment.  Not an easy task.

I think you should do what the masses would like.
I’m just one old skewl voice.

Whatever makes the game rock

[Lazerr]

I think folks against AI are being pretty selfish, as well as blind.  These AI missions in the arena will generate targets, and dar bar.  Real players are going to migrate towards this area of action, and then you have... wallllahhhh.. a fight.

I think this is almost crucial to get players interested in the game at non peak hours.  I also think it would enhance the game during peak hours.

The types of AI missions, skill level of the AI, and other factors like that would play a huge role in its success.

If you have a problem with AI, I find it hard to see how you are comfortable with killing static objects like guns, town buildings, and hangars... with almost no opposition at times.

[Eagler]

^^^^^
What he said...

Eagler

[fuzeman]

How would these AI drones effect ones rank or score, not that I care about that too much, but would a drone B-17 kill be the same as killing a player flying one.

[hazmatt]

If you have a problem with AI, I find it hard to see how you are comfortable with killing static objects like guns, town buildings, and hangars... with almost no opposition at times.

Stop with the logic, please sir!

[Lazerr]

How would these AI drones effect ones rank or score, not that I care about that too much, but would a drone B-17 kill be the same as killing a player flying one.

Well technically killing a a manned gun is killing AI.. you only get damage points for that, no kill credit.  Which is wrong, but we live with it.

A kill is a kill in my opinion.  If someone wants to pad their score going after AI drones inb a strat factory.. go for it.  Im I likely going to hunt someone who primarily score potatos AI drones.. again.. a fight.

In the dueling arena.. it says "xxx player has shot down AI8"

Again, I dont see this game lasting much longer as vets pass on, and almost no interest from new blood.  Who can blame them?  Log in between 8am cst and 2pm and tell me it's fun.  It isn't.

If this is something possible, I hope some folks step out of their narrow little realm and at least go log into the matchplay arena and see what the AI has to offer.

Its moons above what most of the remaining player base has to offer.

[AKKuya]

How would these AI drones effect ones rank or score, not that I care about that too much, but would a drone B-17 kill be the same as killing a player flying one.

Only HT can answer that one.  My guess is that an AI kill is the same as a player kill.  That depends on if HT has built in such a feature.

[hazmatt]

Again, I dont see this game lasting much longer as vets pass on, and almost no interest from new blood.  Who can blame them?  Log in between 8am cst and 2pm and tell me it's fun.  It isn't.

If this is something possible, I hope some folks step out of their narrow little realm and at least go log into the matchplay arena and see what the AI has to offer.

Its moons above what most of the remaining player base has to offer.

Even when there were players there it seemed that few would even fight if they didn't have alt and numbers in their favor.

For sure it would be easier to try to get the previous players to return then to try to recruit new ones, many who can't get past the subscription model. The problem is like you said that many of the previous players are leaving us permanently.

I had been hoping something would change but at this point I'm pretty sure that it will end up like Warbirds. It appears that Warbirds did some major updates during 2025 but it appears to be too little too late as I just checked and it says they have 1 player online.