The November/December 2023 PU Monthly Report for Star Citizen provides insights into significant developments within the Persistent Universe during the closing months of 2023. The comprehensive overview delves into AI improvements, highlighting bug fixes and enhanced social AI. The civilian behavior was revived, addressing basic AI usables, and voice packs for various AI roles were updated.
AI Features: Resolving Slow-Reaction Issues
AI Features dedicated efforts to resolve slow-reacting AI issues, with a focus on combat behavior. Measures were taken to streamline debugging processes through improved tools and teleport functionality for active mission locations. Replication layer issues affecting AI state restoration were also addressed.
AI Tech: Progress with Boids Features
There has been significant progress with boids features, empowering designers to place creatures such as fish, rodents, and birds in the environment. Optimization work covered various features, including the pathfinder algorithm, collision-avoidance system, and navigation system.
Animation: Introducing New Creatures
The team introduced new creatures and continued enhancements to facial animations.
Character Art and Ship Art Advancements
New art was completed for outfits and helmets, while Ship Art saw advancements in the RSI Polaris and Aegis Sabre Raven.
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