AI & Navigation

Returns the navigation path length between two points.

Returns the weighted navigation cost of a path (accounts for nav areas like mud, water).

Samples a spline component at equal intervals to generate patrol waypoints.

Calculates the separation steering vector for flocking behavior (avoid crowding).

Calculates the alignment steering vector for flocking behavior (match neighbors' heading).

Calculates the cohesion steering vector for flocking behavior (move toward group center).

Finds the best navigable position to flee away from a threat.

Performs line-of-sight checks from one point to multiple targets in a single call.

Samples an influence map (flat array representing a 3D grid) at a world position with interpolation.

Evaluates multiple candidate positions and returns the best one based on distance preference, cover, and line of sight.

Searches for the best cover position against a threat within a radius.

Calculates flanking positions to the left and right of a target, validated against the navmesh.

Performs a raycast on the navigation mesh to check for nav mesh edges (walls, cliffs).