Top Gun AI - The Official Tournament Thread

[PixelStory]

What's the policy on rocket pods like the Hydra? Okay or not okay?

Please look at the main thread post :3 That will tell you

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Do you guys think there will be any more entries? I want to make the brackets soon.

[RocketTurtle]

Please look at the main thread post :3 That will tell you

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Do you guys think there will be any more entries? I want to make the brackets soon.

I don't have rocket pods in the OP. That's why I'm wondering if they should be allowed.

[Slam_Jones]

Eh, rocket pods are a little underwhelming for air-to-air anyway.

But here's my entry: the Slamtek Falcon 1-A fighter/interceptor. Download link

7,188 kg, 36 parts

1x "Whiplash" RamJet

2x AIM-9 (4x2 = 8)

2x Vulcan (Hidden) (9x2 = 18)

2x 20mm Ammo Box (4x2 = 8)

2x Countermeasure Pods (5x2 = 10)

44 points

Edited August 2, 2015 by Slam_Jones

[RocketTurtle]

Eh, rocket pods are a little underwhelming for air-to-air anyway.

But here's my entry: the Slamtek Falcon 1-A fighter/interceptor. Download link

Imgur's being weird... pics soon

7,188 kg, 36 parts

1x "Whiplash" RamJet

2x AIM-9 (4x2 = 8)

2x Vulcan (Hidden) (9x2 = 18)

2x 20mm Ammo Box (4x2 = 8)

2x Countermeasure Pods (5x2 = 10)

44 points

Edit: Are multiple entries allowed? I assume so, but I don't see it in the OP. If so:

My second entry is the SlamTek Sparrowhawk 1-B fighter. Download link

Coming soon!

10,403 kg, 44 parts

6x AIM-9 (4x6 = 24)

1x GAU 30mm Cannon (11)

2x 30mm Ammo Box (4x2 = 8)

2x Countermeasure Pods (5x2 = 10)

53 points

I'll add that too. One entry per tourney to keep it balanced.

Also, I'll make rocket pods allowed. 3 points?

[Slam_Jones]

Np, disregard the second entry, then. I'll save it for later

[t3hJimmer]

Could he run one of each? It is 2v2 after all

I guess its up to Pixel for this tourney.

[PixelStory]

I think I am going to to do double elimination.

[t3hJimmer]

It might take a while, depending on how many entrants there are. When I ran the tourney last week it took me a good 8 hours to run all the battles, upload all the videos, and post the results.

[RocketTurtle]

Could he run one of each? It is 2v2 after all

I guess its up to Pixel for this tourney.

That would work. But it is up to Pixel for this one.

It might take a while, depending on how many entrants there are. When I ran the tourney last week it took me a good 8 hours to run all the battles, upload all the videos, and post the results.

Yeah I'm not sure double elimination is a great idea. I don't think there's a point.

[Zixor]

My submission for this thing: I proudly present the Air Frame 82-99, a knock-down-drag-out scrapper. Because who needs missiles when you have twin GAU-8 cannons?

Her vital stats:

11.6 tonnes

44 parts

2x "Whiplash" RamJets

2x GAU-8 30mm (11x2 = 22)

3x 30mm Ammo Box (4x3 = 12)

4x Countermeasure Pod (5x4 = 20)

54 points

[Zixor]

A submission for this contest: the Air Frame 82-92, a knock-down-drag-out interceptor.

Vital stats:

11.6 tonnes

44 parts

2x whiplash engines

2x GAU-8 30mm (11x2 = 22)

3x 30mm ammo (4x3 = 12)

4x countermeasures (5x4 = 20)

54 points

Download:

http://kerbalx.com/Zixor/Air-Frame-82-99.craft

KerbalX:

http://kerbalx.com/Zixor/Air-Frame-82-99

edit: sorry, double post

Edited August 2, 2015 by Zixor
double post

[Alphasus]

Here is my entry:

F-25 Peregrine

2 AMRAAMs

4 AIM 9s

2 Hidden Vulcans

1 Ammo Box

2 Countermeasures Pods

Top Speed: 1250 m/s due to drag (loaded)

2x JX-4 Whiplash Turboramjet Engines

Mass:13,894 kg

3.8 m Tall

10.1 meters Wide

7.9 m Long

Parts:62

Download Link:http://www./download/2g3spua99at1fnx/F-25_Perigrine.craft

Please download when the contest starts, still need to tune the AI Flight.

Default Altitude: 2000 meters

Min Altitude:650 meters

SteerFactor: 15

Steer Limiter:.55

SteerDamper:5

Edited August 2, 2015 by Alphasus

[PixelStory]

Here is my entry:

F-25 Peregrine

2 AMRAAMs

4 AIM 9s

2 Hidden Vulcans

1 Ammo Box

2 Countermeasures Pods

Top Speed: 1250 m/s due to drag (loaded)

2x JX-4 Whiplash Turboramjet Engines

Mass:13,894 kg

3.8 m Tall

10.1 meters Wide

7.9 m Long

Parts:62

Download Link:http://www./download/2g3spua99at1fnx/F-25_Perigrine.crafthttp://i.imgur.com/xtHFsfMh.jpg

Please download when the contest starts, still need to tune the AI Flight.

Default Altitude: 2000 meters

Min Altitude:650 meters

SteerFactor: 15

Steer Limiter:.55

SteerDamper:5

Is it possible to add wheels to the plane?

[Alphasus]

what do you mean wheels? It has landing gear.

[PixelStory]

what do you mean wheels? It has landing gear.

Sorry, it just has launch clamps. I will test it once I get acces to my computer again. (Writing this on a mobil device)

[colmo]

I'm away from home this weekend. I'll submit a plane tomorrow - I could have linked an existing design but it's two points over 60.

[Alphasus]

you saw the wrong ship. Just checked, it has gear

here

[Slam_Jones]

I think I forgot to set it, but my Falcon 1-A should have the steer factor set to 20. Thanks!

[RocketTurtle]

Here is my entry:

F-25 Peregrine

2 AMRAAMs

4 AIM 9s

2 Hidden Vulcans

1 Ammo Box

2 Countermeasures Pods

Top Speed: 1250 m/s due to drag (loaded)

2x JX-4 Whiplash Turboramjet Engines

Mass:13,894 kg

3.8 m Tall

10.1 meters Wide

7.9 m Long

Parts:62

Download Link:http://www./download/2g3spua99at1fnx/F-25_Perigrine.crafthttp://i.imgur.com/xtHFsfMh.jpg

Please download when the contest starts, still need to tune the AI Flight.

Default Altitude: 2000 meters

Min Altitude:650 meters

SteerFactor: 15

Steer Limiter:.55

SteerDamper:5

You might want to lower the default altitude. From my experience, the plane to reach altitude first, usually wins, because it forces the other plane to go defensive.

Of course, with a high default altitude, your plane won't have any chance of smashing into the ground. Until it loses its wing, at least.

[t3hJimmer]

You might want to lower the default altitude. From my experience, the plane to reach altitude first, usually wins, because it forces the other plane to go defensive.

Of course, with a high default altitude, your plane won't have any chance of smashing into the ground. Until it loses its wing, at least.

It depends on how you start the fight. If you start them close together, the plane that turns to fight first has a huge advantage. If you start them spread a kilometer apart, then it doesn't seem to make much difference.

[Alphasus]

Hmm ok. See, it uses experimental maneuverability boost systems so that it can fly after taking one missle hit. The issue is the AI still is terrible at controlling it, so it can't react fast to the ground. Also, it climbs to that altitude in at most 20 seconds. The last time I lowered the altitude, it hit the mountain range behind the KSC.

[RocketTurtle]

Hmm ok. See, it uses experimental maneuverability boost systems so that it can fly after taking one missle hit. The issue is the AI still is terrible at controlling it, so it can't react fast to the ground. Also, it climbs to that altitude in at most 20 seconds. The last time I lowered the altitude, it hit the mountain range behind the KSC.

We usually have the fights right next to the KSC so the mountains shouldn't be a problem.

But you can keep it high. t3hJimmer is right. It doesn't make a huge difference.

[Alphasus]

Also could someone download it and check if it has wheels?

[Slam_Jones]

Also could someone download it and check if it has wheels?

Yep, d/l'd and checked, it does have landing gear. I'm gonna test it against a few of mine if you don't mind

Edit: Ran your Peregrine against my Falcon a couple times... I won't spoil the results

Edited August 2, 2015 by Slam_Jones

[Alphasus]

Ahh ok good. I was worried for a second. This challenge reminds me of tuning race cars to become faster, what with all the micro adjustments.