I hate chasing after ALL npcs

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  1. Zugu

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    Chasing an elf (is not exclusive to event monsters *cough* telamon *cough*):


    Please Change all AI to this:
    Zugu, Dec 21, 2015
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    wylwrk, Dec 21, 2015
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    Ducky, Dec 21, 2015
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    you will love dexxer pvp
    Erza Scarlet, Dec 22, 2015
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    Adding Benny Hill music to any video increases it's humor factor by 100%.

    I also agree with either removing AI flee or dumbing it down, a lot.
    Cynic, Dec 22, 2015
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    In the lvl 7 tmaps it's even worse. Add spontaneously hiding to AI flee mechanics and factor in a no magery dexxer.
    El Horno, Dec 22, 2015
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    ooooooooooh, detect hidden melee templates! Not like they aren't already gimped enough!
    Dyne, Dec 22, 2015
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    All hiding mobs in the instances need to at LEAST not be able to hide within line of sight while currently in combat. Nothing like a golem walking 2 tiles away and hiding only to pop out later when it has regained some health to hit you with a ridiculously overpowered flame breath
    Kane, Dec 23, 2015
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    I agree that the flee AI can be frustrating, especially with a dexxer. A downside I see to changing it to the way shown in the second video, is that in the age of razor, the flee AI can easily be circumvented by holding a single hot key. Therefore you may as well just remove the mechanic.

    A happy medium I think would be significantly reducing the rate of movement for a heavily damaged fleeing NPC. Maybe something closer to the general wander mode.

    As for the hiding, absolutely don't think a mob should be able to hide when in close proximity to someone they are actively fighting.
    Arawn, Dec 27, 2015
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    I vote for npc flee AI to include insults and other phrases from fleeing npc's in Ultima 7 The Black Gate:

    "Thou wilt regret this day"!
    "Damn thee!"
    "We shall meet again!"
    "Aiiieeeeeeeeeee!"
    "Save me!"

    and my personal favorite "Vultures will pick thy bones!"
    PaddyOBrien, Dec 27, 2015
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    I do agree with NPC mobiles having to follow the same rules as players.

    As far as them fleeing, I don't see that as any issue whatsoever. Runnin' when you're dyin' is pretty realistic.

    I agree with adding insults as they flee.
    Lightshade, Dec 30, 2015
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    I vote for allowing npcs to spam in mani and carry at least 200 stone of stackable cure and heal pots.

    Even better, when you attack one... they recall, hop on irc, and talk shit on you.
    wylwrk, Dec 30, 2015
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    Getting trolled by NPC's on IRC would be hilarious, in my opinion.
    Lightshade, Dec 31, 2015
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    i love it

    the true UOR experience
    Mes, Dec 31, 2015
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    I literally can't see anything more unrealistic then RUNNING while dying. Hahaha.
    At this point I'd be on the ground saying "please just end it already˜.

    I love the insults! Hahaha
    Heretic, Dec 31, 2015
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    Fight or Flight....core instincts.:D
    Lightshade, Dec 31, 2015
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