S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Q&A

Europa13 · Post by **Europa13** » Mon May 09, 2005 5:23 pm

[Game -> Interview] - More info on <a href="http://wikipocalypse.duckandcover.cx/in ... .A.L.K.E.R: Shadows of Chernobyl">Game: S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Shadows of Chernobyl</a>

Today <a href="http://stalker.myexp.de/" target="_self">Oblivion-Lost</a> posted a <a href="http://stalker.myexp.de/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1947" target="_self">Q&A session</a> with S.T.A.L.K.E.R.'s PR Rep {GSC} Atem, here's a snippet...<blockquote dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 0px">
"2. What’s the probability of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. still being released this year? And when? As we've already said, we will not announce any release date until we know the proper one. The probability is high that the game will be released this year. 10. Is it possible to trick the A.I. and can the A.I. trick the player on purpose? For instance, if I run in a straight line behind a building, will the A.I. assume that I will be coming out on the other side of the building and consequently aim into that direction automatically to be ready to shoot me? Yes, the A.I. is able to assess the player's location and will try to find the player. But don't expect too much from the computer. Only living creatures can be really artful. Our in-game A.I. is good, better than in most of the games. It’s more human-like and realistic. Not only does our A.I. simply “behave and react”, but moreover it is combined with a full cycle of our dynamic life simulation system and can't be regarded separately from it."</blockquote>Hmmm, not being released in 2006? Here's hoping! {GSC} Atem  also mentioned the size of the MP maps being around 600 x 600 Meters... So they won't be big enough for you to get lost. 

Spotted @ <a href="http://stalker.myexp.de/">Oblivion-Lost.com</a>

S4ur0n27 · Post by **S4ur0n27** » Mon May 09, 2005 5:38 pm

I thought their AI was omgsuperamazing and a big part of their PR. Seems like they're not relying on it anymore.

Europa13 · Post by **Europa13** » Mon May 09, 2005 6:38 pm

Where's Skynet when you need it?

Mad Max RW · Post by **Mad Max RW** » Mon May 09, 2005 7:25 pm

"But don't expect too much from the computer. "

Haha, sounds like they're starting to face reality. Everything they claimed in the past is complete bullshit.

This game will be a bigger disaster than the area it's based on.

Megatron · Post by **Megatron** » Mon May 09, 2005 7:51 pm

have they said yet that the ai doesnt need to be that good because they'll mostly be fighting mutants?

i wonder if it will take long to develop, right?

also something about duke nukem.

http://stalker.myexp.de/en/geigercounter3.swf

Fez · Post by **Fez** » Tue May 10, 2005 12:13 am

They are preparing the public for the future disappointment after all the build up of how awesome the AI was and how it was going to blow us all away. The gentle let-down is the best way to stop an outcry when they fall short.

Paranoid Jack · Post by **Paranoid Jack** » Tue May 10, 2005 1:41 am

Yeah, no more bullshit about the AI Stalkers finishing the games main quest if you screw around long enough?

Blargh · Post by **Blargh** » Tue May 10, 2005 3:47 am

One would be especially naive to actually believe their claims regarding their allegedly superior AI. Therefore, many were deluded. Damage control is an amusing thing.

Fez · Post by **Fez** » Tue May 10, 2005 10:56 am

If they backpedal any more, they will run aground.