Top Gun AI - The Official Tournament Thread

[RocketTurtle]

http://i.imgur.com/Mql07gJ.png

Sorry for not posting this thing with my XMF-1B, but It's been getting late while i posted it and just didn't have enough time to post the .craft on KerbalX. Nonetheless, here it is. My 5th gen fighter demonstrator based off ADFX-01 airframe from Ace Combat Zero. It is very maneuverable and remarkably stable when compared to the XMF. It will probably be my weapon of choice in the upcoming 2nd tournament. I just wish i could add in the TLS weapon on the back. I'll have to discuss this matter with event organisers i guess. Anyway, this prototype version is free to download and evaluate as a demonstrator.

ADFX-01 Morgan [PROTOTYPE] specifications

Length: 15.1m

Width: 10.8m

Height: 3.8m w/gear deployed / 3.1m w/gear retracted

Type: Air Superiority/Multirole

Mass: 10.1 tonnes (dry) / 14.5 tonnes (full fuel load)

Fuel units: 800

Powerplant: 2x J-X4 Whiplash Turbo Ramjet Engines

Max speed: 350m/s ASL / 800m/s at 5500m

Armament: None (In combat version planned to include 20mm Vulcans, AIM-9 missiles and "Zoisite" laser system.)

Takeoff speed: ~40m/s

Have fun flying anyone who decides to try this craft. Will post the armed version after the next event is announced.

.craft file:

http://kerbalx.com/EvenFlow/ADFX-01.craft

Is this your next entry? Otherwise, take it somewhere else. This thread is for entries and tourney discussion.

By the way, the laser isn't allowed in this tourney

- - - Updated - - -

As inventor of the format, my original clipping criteria was that structural parts were fine (for looks and aerodynamics mostly), but not fuel tanks into other fuel tanks, as fuel can only be so dense, requiring one or both to be partially empty. I also avoided clipping control surfaces because that looks bad (though wouldn't legislate against it, because there are limits given the parts we have) and never even occurred to me to clip engines (unless its a tiny bit, certainly never overlapping their outputs, because real jets don't do that).

Ammo, guns (as they're fixed) and landing gear make sense to clip, because real planes don't have those bolted to the skin of the fuselage either.

This contest was created to find the best performing designs (originally my own) which still looked authentic, not to design ghastly, unrealistic winning machines.

Yes, people's ideas about what's acceptable will vary, so consensus is key. Alas, noses will occasionally end up out of joint.

Btw, please confirm you got my entry?

I'll add that to the OP.

Edited August 3, 2015 by RocketTurtle

[Alphasus]

Uhh, pixel? Who won the first fight?

[RocketTurtle]

Uhh, pixel? Who won the first fight?

Just wait. They take a while to run.

[Alphasus]

Oh, ok./10char

[RocketTurtle]

Oh, ok./10char

Yeah. If the designs are both well matched, one round can end up being 15+ minutes. Usually the one with the most fuel wins, then.

[EvenFlow]

Yeah. If the designs are both well matched, one round can end up being 15+ minutes. Usually the one with the most fuel wins, then.

M-most f-f-fuel...?

I am screwed for good lol.

[PixelStory]

Sorry guys the bracket website is not cooperating. I can tell you guys who won the first round though.

[FlipNascar]

M-most f-f-fuel...?

I am screwed for good lol.

Don't worry, I've only got about 6 minutes' worth of go-go juice in mine... And even that seemed excessive in my mind.

[PixelStory]

The bracket has been updated! I will post the video link once it is posted.

[Alphasus]

Haha, I have 10 minutes of fuel ASL and 20 at altitude. So ahh, who won? I can't see the bracket.

Edited August 3, 2015 by Alphasus

[EvenFlow]

Can't see the bracket either. Anyways, big thanks for the fight, whoever won! c:

[Alphasus]

The suspense is killing me.

[PixelStory]

I think I fixed the link. http://challonge.com/PixelTourney1

[Alphasus]

Ahh, this didn't go so well in testing for me.....

[EvenFlow]

Woah, that draw round must have been pretty unusual! Thanks for a good fight once again

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[Alphasus]

Good luck to you; EvenFlow. may the best plane win.

[PixelStory]

Good job guys! Also, remember this is DOUBLE elimination. The Slamtek Flacon Has a second chance!

[RocketTurtle]

Good job guys! Also, remember this is DOUBLE elimination. The Slamtek Flacon Has a second chance!

Well, at most be can get third.

But still, nice try, you had a cool design

[colmo]

PMed about my entry not being included in the draw.

[PixelStory]

The video has been posted!

[colmo]

The video has been posted!

Good job. I left a few comments about minor niggles.

One thing I'd like clarification on is cockpit torque? I've turned mine off.

[RocketTurtle]

I think I left cockpit torque on, for mine. If it's a rule we need it off, can you do that, Pixel?

[PixelStory]

Sure Turtle.

[Slam_Jones]

*Waves fist in the air* I'll get you next time, EvenFlow!

Aw, was hoping I got the 2-A in on time... harder to compete without that extra engine. The 1-A vs the XMF is basically Urkel vs Tyson At least the 2-A can make him sweat a little.

Also disappointed my planes failed to fire even a single shot in three rounds :\ Even in the "draw" round... not a single shot...

I know I'm gonna sounds like a complainer (I promise I'm not!) but errr are you sure you turned guard mode on for my planes in that battle? I know they're outmatched, but as near as I can work out, they completely ignored the enemies. Didn't even try to line up any shots... just maintained altitude and flew in a circle... not even a missile fired. I ran the same tests (same planes, same take-off set up, same AI) and my Falcons at least made an effort :S

If it's just bad, it's just bad I suppose... but to not even attempt to engage the enemy? That's a little odd.

Edited August 3, 2015 by Slam_Jones

[PixelStory]

About to record the next round.