R Soul on 14/7/2014 at 12:59
The portal stops anything behind it being rendered, just like terrain. So in effect it blocks the AIs' vision, but it does it because there's nothing for the AI to see. The main benefit is for the player because polycount is kept down.
The Blocks Vision property does what it says, but everything behind the door is still rendered for the player.
john9818a on 14/7/2014 at 16:02
I wish the portal stopped AI from seeing dead bodies behind doors. :erg:
Yandros on 14/7/2014 at 17:20
Based on what Robin said, it should since the dead body wouldn't be rendered. Thanks for the explanation, Robin.
Xorak on 14/7/2014 at 21:36
I did a quick test, and the AI can never see behind a standard door, regardless if it starts open like the way I first described and regardless if you then close it, when in fact you'd then be 'opening' it according to Dromed. Also, the AI cannot see a dead body behind a door. Not trying to justify doing it that way, but just out of interest.
Yandros on 14/7/2014 at 21:52
Thanks for testing, it's funny how much we all think we know about stuff like this, only to find out you're wrong.
john9818a on 17/7/2014 at 04:12
I've always experienced the opposite. AI's can see dead or KO bodies through closed doors. I tested it and the guard played the "found body" concept and opened the door to investigate. I would post a video but for some reason my fraps isn't recording audio while playing through dromed. :erg:
