Enemy AI, lines of sight

[nonethenannymoh]

Does anyone know if the enemy AI (in the PWCG, or the base game) is effected by sight obstructions?  Clouds, flying NOE against a forest background, into the sun etc.  Or is the AI omniscient?

[PatrickAWlson]

1 hour ago, nonethenannymoh said:

Does anyone know if the enemy AI (in the PWCG, or the base game) is effected by sight obstructions?  Clouds, flying NOE against a forest background, into the sun etc.  Or is the AI omniscient?

 

There is no AI in PWCG.  PWCG is just a mission generator.

 

In the game - this is what I believe to be true but I'm willing to be told that I'm wrong.  I do believe that AI in the clouds is hampered.   Beyond that, I think the that the AI is all seeing.  I don't think sun affects it.  I don't think that cockpit obstructions affect it.  Not sure about terrain but I will guess not.  

 

@LukeFF You will know the answer to this better than I do.  Any inputs on what affects the AI's ability to spot enemy AC?

[LukeFF]

Time of day and clouds do hamper the AI's spotting ability. Ground obstructions, not as much.

[PatrickAWlson]

1 hour ago, LukeFF said:

Time of day and clouds do hamper the AI's spotting ability. Ground obstructions, not as much.

 

What about aircraft frame obstructions?  Can an enemy fighter spot you at 6:00 low?

[LukeFF]

3 hours ago, PatrickAWlson said:

What about aircraft frame obstructions?  Can an enemy fighter spot you at 6:00 low?

 

I'm pretty sure there are blind spots for aircraft, yes.

[nonethenannymoh]

thanks for the great info!