ForestAINPC System: Beginner's Guide

This guide is designed to help Unreal Engine beginners understand, interact with, and debug the ForestAINPC system. Our system features AI-driven NPCs, voice interaction, fire propagation simulation, and sophisticated wildlife behavior.

Getting Started

Opening the Project

  1. Launch Unreal Engine 5.3 or newer
  2. Open the .uproject file from the main directory
  3. Wait for the editor to fully load all assets and compile shaders

Understanding the Main Components

The system consists of several interconnected components:

  • NPCs with Voice Recognition: Characters that respond to your voice
  • Wildlife AI System: Animals that react to fire, player presence, and environmental changes
  • Fire Propagation System: Simulation of forest fires spreading based on wind direction
  • Player Interaction System: VR controls and voice interaction mechanisms