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[V-Script] Smarter Infected Bots [Advanced] [REUPLOADED]

(ty lynch for letting me to reup this script)

This VScript modifies multiple ConVars to make Special Infected bots significantly more effective. It also includes a fix for the well-known bug where Special Infected bots can still claw while being stunned or shoved. Additionally, this script includes optional tweaks to the Common Infected's AI behavior and response timing. These specific AI-related changes are only present in the Advanced version. If you prefer to avoid these optional AI modifications, you can use the Lite version instead, which excludes them. All modified ConVars are listed below. Note that general balance changes to the Common Infected, such as health or horde size, are present in both versions.

• Boomers now have zero tolerance for exposure and will hide much faster than normal.
• Boomers will vomit immediately when within effective range, just like on Expert difficulty.
• Hunters can now leap significantly higher.
• Hunters are far more aggressive and will no longer retreat easily.
• Hunters no longer give up if their target is too far.
• Hunters won't crouch prematurely unless there's a tactical advantage to do so.
• Smokers will now escape danger more effectively.
• Smokers will attack instantly when within range, just like on Expert difficulty.
• Jockeys will leap from farther distances.
• Jockeys leap more frequently overall.
• Jockeys are more effective at detecting ledge opportunities and dangerous drop zones to incapacitate survivors.
• Chargers now have "better" charge logic.
• Chargers will be able to hit with their main attack and charge at the same time sometimes.
• Special Infected bots now have shorter stagger durations, making them equivalent to player-controlled Specials.
• Special Infected aim has been noticeably improved.
• Special Infected bots now turn more quickly and responsively.
• Fixed an issue where Special Infected bots could still use claw attacks while staggered.
• No changes to the Witch.
• No changes to the Tank.
• No changes to the Spitter.

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The following ConVars have been modified for faster and more efficient NextBot updates:
• nb_update_frequency changed to 0.05 (default is 0.1)
• nb_update_maxslide changed to 0 (default is 2)
• nb_update_framelimit changed to 30 (default is 15)
• nb_goal_look_ahead_range to 800 (default is 50)
These changes make the NextBots react nearly three times faster, resulting in much more effective behavior. However, this may come at a slight performance cost.

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No, this is a VScript, which requires you to play in singleplayer or on a local server for it to function properly. No, other players do not need to have it installed for it to work.
Yes! In fact, it's specifically designed with Versus mode in mind. Just remember that you must be the local host of the server in order for the VScript to function correctly
Most likely not. This script is 100% incompatible with other VScripts that also modify ConVars related to AI or infected behavior. It is strongly recommended that you use this VScript alone, without any other AI-modifying scripts for Special or Common Infected.

Lynch ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/lyncheclipse

Code used only as a reference to make one feature of the V-Script work ? RF
Some code used for the charger - devlos
Art of the addon ? Lyubir
For creating the V-Script ? Lynch

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