Odd AI Behavior

[RERomine]

Originally Posted by DRG

1, 2 and 3..... when you get a save game everyone can look at, do post it

I have attached a .ZIP file with a save in it. Background information is listed below to try to help understand what was occurring at the time. The game was a save for an ongoing campaign.

With respect to item #2, at locations (70,70), (70,71), (70,72) and (70,73), the AI had four British Valentine III tanks positioned. Those bolted out heading West. One can still be seen heading West at location (59,71). At locations (70,49), (70,51) and (72,49), the AI had three British Grant I tanks positioned. They started out briefly Southwest and then also turned West. One of those Grant I tanks can be see heading West at location (64,54). Numerous infantry positions also appear to have been abandoned by units heading west.

This all started after my units engaged two 40mm Bofors in the enemy rear area. The Valentines started moving when I attacked the first AA gun. Then the Grants started to move.

Additionally, it might be possible to validate item #1. As mentioned, the Valentine tanks headed West. The one tank still visible to me might have passed through a mine field to get to it's present location at (59,71). It is West of a mine hex at (61,72). I can't tell if the line of mines continued North and was consequently in the path of the Valentines, but you might be able to.

4. That's your experience. Other will say without the pivot their tank would have taken a side shot. This is not going to change.

Don

It probably varies with tactics employed. I try to be respectful of the AI guns and engage at a distance, which makes most shots against some frontal aspect of the target. With stronger tanks mixing with the enemy at close range, flank shots are more likely. Since it depends on tactics and equipment used, I can understand not changing it.