Installation Guide

Get AI Zeus from Steam Workshop

Subscribe to AI Zeus on the Steam Workshop. For dedicated servers you have two options:

• SteamCMD — Use workshop_download_item 107410 3623550024 to pull the mod directly onto the server host.
• Manual copy — Subscribe on a workstation, then copy ...\steamapps\workshop\content\107410\3623550024\ to the server and rename it to @AIZeus.

Place in Server Directory

Put the @AIZeus folder in your ArmA 3 server directory, alongside your other server mods.

/arma3server/
├── @AIZeus/           ← Workshop mod goes here
├── @CBA_A3/
├── mpmissions/
└── arma3server.exe

Update Startup Parameters

Add AI Zeus to your server's mod list. Since it's server-side only, use -serverMod:

# Linux
./arma3server -serverMod=@AIZeus

# Windows
arma3server.exe -serverMod=@AIZeus

# With other mods
-serverMod=@AIZeus -mod=@CBA_A3

Start Server

Start your server and host any mission. AI Zeus will automatically take command of the AI on the configured side. Players can connect without any mods installed!

Create init.sqf

Create an init.sqf file in your mission folder if you don't have one already.

Add Configuration

Add the AI Zeus configuration to your init.sqf. At minimum:

// AI Zeus Configuration
AIZEUS_controlledSide = east;  // Change to the side you want AI Zeus to control
AIZEUS_enabled = true;
AIZEUS_debug = true;  // Set to false for release

// Initialize AI Zeus (server only)
if (isServer) then {
    [] spawn {
        sleep 5;  // Wait for units to spawn
        [] call AIZEUS_fnc_init;
        diag_log "AI Zeus initialized";
    };
};

Place Enemy Units

Place OPFOR (or whichever side you configured) units in the Eden Editor. AI Zeus will automatically take command of all units on that side.

Test Your Mission

Launch your mission and observe the AI behavior. Enable debug mode to see the decision-making process on the map.