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Proper AI npcs
Riotact007
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Hi,
Every new game has the odd new feature and better graphics but npcs have always been limited. Mmos are driven by players.
With improving ai technically, I'm just, wondering when you think there will be games with fully fledged ai characters, almost so real they seem like human players. Would change the dynamics of gaming I reckon. What do you think?
Every new game has the odd new feature and better graphics but npcs have always been limited. Mmos are driven by players.
With improving ai technically, I'm just, wondering when you think there will be games with fully fledged ai characters, almost so real they seem like human players. Would change the dynamics of gaming I reckon. What do you think?
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If you mean better at combat that has existed for years. The issue is creating an ai system that doesn’t stomp the player(s) into the ground but can give a reasonable and winnable challenge.
If you mean they are able to engage the player in conversation then that is happening now with good but mixed results.
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For example, an NPC Shopkeeper might be a spy for the Thieves Guild, and ask a Player questions pertaining to such activities, as well as note if they buy something related to thieving, and pass anything important along.
A Player with thieving skills might be recruited by an NPC from the Thieves Guild (NPC) for a mission, and follow ups, leading to eventual membership.
A Player Thief might also have an NPC Assassin contracted to do them in, NPC Thieves to break into their home to steal a significant item learned of (with skill chances to find it), or whatever.
This can be done with a lot of Character "Class" types, or even generally based on actions by Players.
Conversations can be expanded based on the knowledge of the NPC (and its personality traits). This could add a lot to mysteries in a game.
Better Choice options can come into play for MOBs, adding a lot to not only combat, but the MOB's den, dungeon or otherwise.
For example, a Lich in a Ruins might have a crystal ball that allows it to scan its surroundings, and take actions against intruders.
Actions like attacking, setting traps, summonings, etc., beyond the norm for the location type. This would allow for said Lich to move to a new location, and with no need from GM actions, take up where it left off.
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