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Nextbot Navmesh and AI Nodegraph - The Backrooms-ish v2

I'm back baby! After a hiatus; there are more navmeshes/nodegraphs to come

A mostly generated navmesh and completely handcrafted nodegraph for The Backrooms-ish v2


to test the navmesh, try using it with the drgbase nextbots: https://steamproxy.net/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1560118657 or these advanced player nextbots: https://steamproxy.net/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2148063174.

to test the nodegraph, use the console command npc_select on an npc, then use the command npc_go to tell them to move to the area where your crosshair is. For a bonus: use developer 1 in the console.

Q/A

-Nav meshes are groups of squares placed across the map that contain information that nexbots use to see the map
Example #1 using nav_edit 1 on gm_liminal_gallery_2


Example #2 using nav_edit 1 on gm_liminal_gallery_2


Example #3 using nav_edit 1 on gm_fortbaxter

in order for any and all nextbots to work, you actually need to have a navmesh; you can create one by putting nav_generate into your console on any map, but this may take several minutes or even sometimes hours to fully generate depending on the size and complexity of the map.


- nodegraphs are similar to navmeshes, but unlike navmeshes, which are squares that cover a whole area, nodegraphs are like a long string of nodes that provides a path through a level for every other npc. (like combine, zombies, citizens etc.)

{ More examples coming soon...)
Example #1 using a nodegraph editor tool on raid_on_nova_prison_d


Example #2 using a ai_show_connect on The Backrooms-ish v2


These nodegraphs allow ‘normal’ npcs to follow you, other npcs or just patrol around a map; npcs who do not have a node graph or have a low quality nodegraph, will usually stand in place, or pace in circles. In short, a nodegraph allows npcs complete freedom to move around a map.




-more advanced/ accurate mesh, meaning better navigation for nextbots; they're less likely to get stuck; but still possible :( .

-simple parkour that nav_generate will never create, which means guess who support and other human like nextbots

-increases the amount of hiding spots and encounter points, this improves nextbots like Gargitron.

-accommodation for nextbots separate from the 'png chasers', e.g 'crouching attribute' nodes, and other 'flags'

-nav meshes in places where the nav_generate command fails to create them.

- it takes way less time to download this, than to generate a new mesh.

- even scarier and more effective nextbots.


- Many maps either completely lack a nodegraph or the default nodegraph can have some problems.

- A nodegraph will improve default npcs (combine, citizens, zombies etc.) by alot, this will make it so npcs can properly chase players and other npcs around corners, they can now flank, and can patrol, as well as many other abilities.

- Essentially, the nodegraph is a navmesh, for normal npcs; cool right.


- Some nextbots lack the ability to use the two ladders

- Some nextbots will pass the metal gate to follow you, so beware!

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