Third person cover controller

Yeah, or you could use a big sphere collision and using overlap function with some specific layer to get all objects you need. And call it at regular intervall instead of each frame.

 

Got inventory pro working with this. It was harder and more work to set up inventory pro than it was to set up the actual integration.

 

@Ukvedys in the Gun.cs script can you make the fire() method virtual so we can override it and handle the ammunition part ourselves, or better yet just make everything virtual

 

@AshyB thx to share. What part or what .cs files you had to touch for the integration ?

 

Yep.
I have my own FPS controller, and i would need it to work with AI , the player fps doesn't use any cover system.
Using some modular player script with functions we can call or Unity messaging system would really allow to use the plugin in our own way.
Instead of be forced to stick to make only "Uncharted" gameplay games

 

Had to make my own script to place on the player to bridge the gap between both assets. Had to edit the gun.cs to fix the reload() method and the way it used ammo - from what I can remember.

Yeah I was just gonna say, adding simple little events to the scripts would make things easier when it comes to updating. For example, right now I need inventory pro to spawn some stuff when the AI dies, so in the CharacterHealth.cs script I had to put a unity event public UnityEngine.Events.UnityEvent OnDeath; and then in the OnDead() method call it if (OnDeath != null) OnDeath.Invoke();

Just little things like that would be handy so we don't have to touch the files as much.

 

Yep, Messaging functions or some script premade generic function calls for AI would be usefull, so anyone can expand the game functionnality to it's own gameplay needs.

It's needed to be able to make it work with any player controller, also for VR where you have a very different controller.

 

My wish I would like to see a simple friendly pedestrian addon or tweak to the ai ie. taking cover and cowering or running around alerting every one
(I tryed to set this up with the ai gui check boxs (sorry i dont have the patients to mess with the script )
it kinda worked but instead of running for cover the enemy follows you around like a side kick witch is kinda cool in its self maybe if I could get him to attack the other enemy ais now that would also be cool hmmm )

 

Id say he could. Just set him to a different team or to the same team as you and he might attack other ai. Havent tested it myself.

 

I agree to this

Yes, I was referring to the fact that the profiler states that those late updates have overkill methods being executed, but havent digged deeper at the moment. It seems I will be having to do this then

Yes, I also agree to this, is just that the one I had bought, is the one labeled "mobile", and from the get go, one would think that an asset labeled "mobile", actually has improvements and optimizations to work for "mobile".
Maybe it should be renamed as "lite" or something, instead of mobile, if it hasn't been optimized.

I am not feeling well with giving it a 5 star rating to a "mobile" asset that actually doesn't work as well in mobile. The desktop version is awesome, and I will give it 5 stars. But sadly, the mobile version is not, and it needs rework. I would gladly pay more for an optimized version for mobile, but maybe the confusion comes from thinking that "mobile" just means "stripped down version", when actually, it doesn't... so there goes my 3 stars then...

Well, time to grab my optimizing gloves and start coding then. I will try to update the forum for whatever optimization I find.

Thank you all!

 

Yep, it needs some work.
For example i don't like dragging the button to have the weapon fire, instead there should be some auto fire when the player is rotated towards ennemy.
Same for character movement is looks clunky, not enougth reactive and turning could be better, perhaps modifying player parameters it will be better.
Last issue is the AI , some of the AI is more agressive and many times comes too close to the player and is unable to fire anymore, this must be some bug.

Overall , it works well enought , and it's a solid base to make some good mobile game, or use it as some base to make some fps game.

 

I do think that this kind of mods can be done easily, which is one of the strong points of this asset: is easily configurable

But here is where I have my doubts on the mobile version, the performance is not good, and this asset is not "easily optimizable".
At the moment, my only... let's call it "complaint" (but is actually just a "name your things as they should be named" thing), is that a "mobile" asset, if it doesn't work "optimized enough" (i.e. Have a demo scene that works on mobile "as is" good enough - at least achieve 30 fps on that demo -) then it shouldn't be a mobile named asset

That is all, for the desktop version, as I've said, great asset!

 

I read the code and there is a big performance issue with "Positionning" Class about "ApproachACovered" function

Basically it can perform per Update() 18 calls to:
- NavMesh.SamplePosition
- NavMesh.CalculatePath
- Physics.Raycast ( AIUtil.IsInSight call to IsObstructed method)

Code (CSharp):

1.    public static void ApproachACovered(AIController controller, ref AISituation situation)
2.         {
3.             for (int a = 0; a < 18; a++)
4.             {
5.                 var angle = coverAngle - 180f + a * 10;
6.      
7.                 NavMeshHit hit;
8.                 if (NavMesh.SamplePosition(position, out hit, 1.0f, NavMesh.AllAreas) &&
9.                     AIUtil.IsInSight(controller, hit.position, situation.ThreatStandingTopPosition))
10.                 {
11.                     NavMesh.CalculatePath(controller.transform.position, hit.position, NavMesh.AllAreas, path);
12.  
13.                   ...
14.                    ...
15.  
16.                     }
17.                 }
18.             }
19.  
20.          ...
21.  
22.         }

The plugin should have this number as a parameter to let us tweak the value for better performance.

Some possible optimisation :

1) Separating Navmesh and Physic.Raycast in a task shedule system
When the AI calls "ApproachACovered" , this call a shedule system that calculate for example 1 Physic.raycast each 5 frames for example (same for Navmesh functions).
Once all 18 results are calculated, the task system returns it ot the AI, so the AI can continue to another beahviour.

2) Using a grid of points instead of making 18 raycast on 180°
Creating a virtual grid of positions like 8 positions around the character, the AI can already navigate , you can define the grid how it is positionned in front, sides or around the player for movement.
This could also be combined with a task shedule system as it will also use Physics.Raycats for los checking.

3) Use A* pathfinding plugin
It is multi threaded, lot more efficient than Unity navmesh and you can use multiple systems.


And simply let use choose a parameter number of raycast we want to make, there is no need to make 18 raycasts to find a good path, it can work with 5 to 10.

Anyway, there is some update in the works, and perhaps some parts like this one will get some improvments.

 

@Ukvedys can you give us an update on what’s next ?

 

Im trying to position the gun so it doesnt overlap my guys hat, when I move TallCoverRight the left hand moves, but when I adjust TallCoverLeft the other hand wont do the same, is it meant to ?

Another strange thing is as I move the camera around in the editor, sometimes the hands jump to a different position, anyone seen that?

 

Also how would you fix something like the gun going through the leg, when I use different models, the hand holding the gun is going through the thigh of the character, but im not sure how to fix that sort of thing.

 

HI,

To fix that you need to change animation. do you have expierence with maya or 3d max or motion builder? these can modify fbx files. maybe even Blender can do that.?

 

HI,

We working on Big AI patch that supported by our new client. we will give you smaller version soon. where we adapt AI for the bigger patch. Also we will give you our game tools that we added to 2.5d Platformer to move platforms enable disable objects. collect objects etc.
Will write more about that in couple days. Future is bright!

 

Nice world and character!

 

Your hands and gun going through things is completely dependent on your character, bones and animations used.

For tall cover left/right did you assign the transforms?

The thing where the hands change based on camera is to do with this asset. I get it too. Haven't needed to fix it myself yet but if i ever do i'll let you know how

 

Hi @Ukvedys

About the next release, will you allow us to use our own player system and controller and get it working with your AI system ?
For example i have an Fps project with my own controller and i only need your AI system to work with it.

 

We plan to release just AI so it will be possible for you use any controller. And you dont need to buy separate package. third person or top down will have same AI

 

thats awesome...

 

Ok, sounds good. I hope this won't impact existing users and force them to buy some additionnal package

 

I purchased this asset. and am having problems converting the .fbx animations files to an earlier version,.....What version are these files in? and if I send invoice number, can you batch convert to an earlier ,fbx version...I am using the last version of the stand alone .fbx converter, all of your files error out, on conversion..I am trying to avoid opening each one, and converting with maya LT..my end goal is getting them in an older version of motionbuilder, 7.5, for Stored Takes..

hoping.....

Patrick

 

HI sure send me invoice I will try to find a solution for your 7.5 motion builder.

 

i think he meant to release just AI package who just like the ai and dnt want to buy the whole third person cover controller

 

Yes. but you will have same AI if you have Third person cover or topdown.

 

i dpnt know if this was and has been asked here. BUt of i own TDCS Mobile and i wish to upgrade to TPCS do i lose the TDCS or do i get to own both?

I have never upgraded an asset so i would not know. Thank you for your replies.

 

You will get both once you upgrade.

 

Upgrading......



DONE.
I am now a member of RedBee.(Full)

 

I started a private conversation with you, sorry to bother you again , I already took the day converting/exporting to motionbuilder..sorry, just forget it...thanks P-

 

Prototype characters ready for AI plugin and performance testing.

 

Hi I'm thinking about picking up this project. Is there controller support (Xbox) out of the box or would I need to add that support in?

 

HI
we did not map any controller. It is up to you guys to adapt to your games

 

So I'm looking at the Third Person Controller script and it looks like most of the input is located in there with KeyCodes so essentially what I need to do is change the code from Keys input to Button input and then setup my input names is that correct?

 

So why did you decide to code everything with Keycode as opposed to Buttons? If anyone wants to change anything in the project you have to recode the Third Person Controller script as opposed to having to just change the Input Manager. Also what scripts control the Zoom and Firing of the guns? I want to add controller support and have to change the input from Mouse 0 and 1 to my buttons I've created in the input manager. I've got movement working properly I can't seem to figure out what scripts control the zooming and firing though. Thanks.

 

Has anyone tried using this with RFPS? I'm giving it a try, but it may not be as straightforward as I hoped so I'm wondering if anyone has some advice.

[EDIT]
I've gotten it to where the AI can damage RFPS player now so I think I can get the other part now as well.

[EDIT]
I was able to get it all working. A bity tricky, but working good.

 

anyone knows how to contact developers. I sent them an email and they do not respond

 

Hey Goodmorning sorry was away on weekend. Check your email soon going through support now.

 

Zooming and firing is controlled in the same third person controller script. All inputs to the CharacterMotor are done via methods that start with the word Input, like motor.InputFire(), motor.InputReload() and so on. You can search for those and modify the script.
However, we have actually changed how the input works in the upcoming version of the asset. All of the input code will be in a specific input class and more flexible to change, stay tuned.

 

When are you planning to upload the new update ? It will be AI rework and the new input system ? New features as well ?

 

I understood :
1) Ai will get improved
2) Input will be separated from character motor : you can use your own input control
3) AI will be available as separate package without player ; to let you use your own player system and controller.

About new features i wish there was other AI common types like melee berserk, pump gun guy, missile launcher, AI not using covers like big robots lol

 

@EduardasFunka

So I think the purpose of this system is meant to be a starting point for third person cover games, everyone who buys this will need to modify and/or add to the system to suit their needs, as every game is different. And right now I see a alot of requests in this topic for more specific functionality other users need for their games.

One feature you just pointed out users have to do themselves is controller input for example.

More functionality is of course a good thing, but for example the AI and networking features you are working on aren’t needed for the game I’m working on. You could endlessly add to this system new features users request.

Therefore I think focusing on customization/extending the system, such as implementing events as requested earlier so we can call our own code rather than modifying your source code should be a priority. And perhaps adding in options to change/disable features users may not want.

For example
-crouching as toggle or hold
-disabling the grenade throwing
-disabling the weapons (my game for example has no guns)

 

@EduardasFunka I'm trying to set up my own AI agent, but he's not working as I would expect. I'm following the character setup video and filling in the gaps by analyzing the existing AI prefab because there isn't a video on setting up AI. My AI looks pretty much like the prefab AI, but doesn't have weapons yet. The problem I am seeing is that the AI runs up to the player and starts bumping into him. After a few of these bumps, the AI ends up on the ground horizontal and never recovers. It just runs around flat on the ground and spasms.



It's hard to tell what's wrong since the video doesn't cover setting up AI at all. Also, I have to criticize the video because it's very hard to follow because the entire time you are just mumbling like you're talking to yourself. I really can't understand a word you're saying so I had to pay close attention to what you were clicking on and so forth.

 

I found out that the issue happens really quick if the AI tries to run up any slope in the terrain. Here is a video.

 

The plugin exampels runs on horizontal floors, perhaps something has not been tested like terrain.
It is not some terrain issue with layer setup or some raycast problem ?

 

No, I thought about that too, but if I drop in the prefab AI it runs around fine on terrain and never falls down.

 

Can you just lock the rotations on the rigidbody?

 

Good idea. Maybe that's what the prefab AI is doing. I can't try it now, but will give it a try tonight. Thanks for the idea.

[EDIT]
That was it. I didn't even think to check that. It would be nice if there was documentation on setting up AI. Anyway, thanks for helping. It is much appreciated.