Add new squad setting: encounter range focus

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Just like we already have stance and formation, add range focus:

  • close 0-10m
  • medium (default) 10-30m
  • long +30m

Enemies within set range will be 1.5-2 times more attractive for AI, enemies outside of it are 0.5-0.75 times less attractive.

Alternative option:

  • close 0-20m
  • long +20m
  • default

Default doesn’t give any bonuses or downsides.

This way players can set up their AI squadmates so they perform better in certain envioments/situations.
Adds a bit more squad managing and slightly improves AI, both of which are lacking in the game.

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I think in general, AI should actively fight at longer ranges, 50 meters is still effective SMG range, so maybe weapons should automatically determine AI engagement distances.

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I guess they could. But I’d also like to add some more options to actively command your AI. So hopefuly later devs add more such things so they are an actuall squad to lead instead of cannon fodder.

Also I think both ideas can coexist. Unless AI goes mad because of all the moddifiers :upside_down_face:

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My AI soldiers all have ADHD, thus they forget about about command the second one of them spots an enemy and they all space out while gazing on him.

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