[V-Script] Smarter Infected Bots [Advanced]
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This VScript modifies multiple ConVars to make Special Infected bots significantly more effective. It also includes a fix for the well-known bug where Special Infected bots can still claw while being stunned or shoved. Additionally, this script includes optional tweaks to the Common Infected’s AI behavior and response timing. These specific AI-related changes are only present in the Advanced version. If you prefer to avoid these optional AI modifications, you can use the Lite version instead, which excludes them. All modified ConVars are listed below. Note that general balance changes to the Common Infected, such as health or horde size, are present in both versions. [Lite Version]
• Boomers now have zero tolerance for exposure and will hide much faster than normal.
• Boomers will vomit immediately when within effective range, just like on Expert difficulty.
• Hunters can now leap significantly higher.
• Hunters are far more aggressive and will no longer retreat easily.
• Hunters no longer give up if their target is too far.
• Hunters won’t crouch prematurely unless there’s a tactical advantage to do so.
• Smokers will now escape danger more effectively.
• Smokers will attack instantly when within range, just like on Expert difficulty.
• Jockeys will leap from farther distances.
• Jockeys leap more frequently overall.
• Jockeys are more effective at detecting ledge opportunities and dangerous drop zones to incapacitate survivors.
• Chargers now have "better" charge logic.
• Chargers will be able to hit with their main attack and charge at the same time sometimes.
• Common Infected now have slightly more health (from 50 to 75).
• The limit of Fallen Survivors has been increased (from 1 to 2).
• The total limit of Common Infected has been increased (from 30 to 45).
• Minimum horde size increased (from 10 to 15).
• Maximum horde size increased (from 30 to 45).
• Common Infected vision range has been significantly increased in all aspects.
• Special Infected bots now have shorter stagger durations, making them equivalent to player-controlled Specials.
• Special Infected aim has been noticeably improved.
• Special Infected bots now turn more quickly and responsively.
• Fixed an issue where Special Infected bots could still use claw attacks while staggered.
• No changes to the Witch.
• No changes to the Tank.
• No changes to the Spitter.
The following ConVars have been modified for faster and more efficient NextBot updates: • nb_update_frequency changed to 0.05 (default is 0.1) • nb_update_maxslide changed to 0 (default is 2) • nb_update_framelimit changed to 30 (default is 15) • nb_goal_look_ahead_range to 800 (default is 50) These changes make the NextBots react nearly three times faster, resulting in much more effective behavior. However, this may come at a slight performance cost. If your system struggles with these settings, you can use the Lite version, which retains the default values for these three ConVars.
No, this is a VScript, which requires you to play in singleplayer or on a local server for it to function properly. No, other players do not need to have it installed for it to work.
Yes! In fact, it’s specifically designed with Versus mode in mind. Just remember that you must be the local host of the server in order for the VScript to function correctly. See this guide to see how to enable addons in versus mode [How To Enable Addons In Versus.]
Most likely not. This script is 100% incompatible with other VScripts that also modify ConVars related to AI or infected behavior. It is strongly recommended that you use this VScript alone, without any other AI-modifying scripts for Special or Common Infected.
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Code used only as a reference to make one feature of the V-Script work – RF
Some code used for the charger – devlos
Art of the addon – Lyubir
For creating the V-Script – Lynch (me)
Notice: If you have any concerns regarding the use of specific code within this addon, please contact me immediately.
TAGS Left 4 Dead 2, L4D2, Special Infected, Common Infected, AI Improvement, Versus Mode, PvP, AI Enhancement, Infected Bots, Bot Buff, Realistic AI, VScript, Gameplay Tweaks, Difficulty Mod, Horde Behavior, Director Mod, Coop, Multiplayer, Custom AI, Bot AI, Performance AI, ConVar Tweaks, L4D2 Versus, Advanced AI, Better Bots, NextBot Logic, Improved Director, Hardcore Versus, Smarter Infected, Bot Fixes, AI Fix
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