Spatial query systems have become an essential tool for enabling intelligent AI behaviors in complex game environments. In this article, we’ll walk through the key concepts and components required to build your own.
Spatial query systems have become an essential tool for enabling intelligent AI behaviors in complex game environments. They allow AI characters to dynamically analyze their surroundings and find optimal locations for tasks like taking cover, choosing targets, flanking the player, surrounding enemies, or adapting to changes in the environment during combat.
