Custom Survivor Bot Pathfinding
Game: Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dead 2
Type: Mod, Source-Mod Extension, NextBot
Developer: Me
Role: AI Engineer
Engine: Source
Language: C++, SourcePawn
Tools: BinTools, IDA Pro
Source Code: GitHub
I created this extension to give developers enhanced control over survivor bot pathfinding. The video shows the bot avoiding “AVOID” nav areas, which is the extension’s default behavior. It also includes an API for developers to easily build plugins that alter pathfinding behavior.