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+// eAthena TODO for Monster AI

+// -----------------------------------------

+// The idea of this file is to write a system to use for mob AI because

+// to put it bluntly, our mobs are stupid. If we can pull off some sweet

+// AI, we will own the other emulators.

+//

+// What we have here are 2 columns. I describe them below...

+// - 'mode' : Mode is when the monster can attack, like, can it move? can it 

+//            attack first? can it assist other monsters?

+// 

+// - 'AI'   : AI is the smart part of the monster. This is how the monster

+//            will actully go about attacking something. For example we 

+//            could make archer skeletons fire an arrow or 2, then flee

+//            and fire a few more arrows. Or we could have them avoid other

+//            classes with range (archers, mages). We could also have mobs

+//            run when being sniped off cliffs by archers/mages (wont they

+//            hate that, but in reality, thats what they would do).

+//

+// The mode flags will be given an ID to the power of 2, (binary style, like

+// job id's in the item_db) and added together to make the mode. But before

+// the system can be written we need a nice file to explain it. That would be

+// this file. So add away, when it looks done, begin the implementation.

+//

+// Also, if possible, new config file in /conf/. 'mob_ai_athena.conf'. This is

+// where mob AI is enabled/disable. And options can be set to allow and dis-

+// allow certin modes. Ex: People like the AI, but dont like one options, can 

+// simply disable THAT AI feature rather then rewriting mob_db to remove it.

+//

+// I wrote the first modes, C devs, move them around as you see fit for programming.

+//

+//	-Ancyker

+//

+// (check bottom for more AI ideas)

+// 

+

+

+'mode'

+Immobile		- Monster can not move, can not be moved (like by archers knockback skills)

+Agressive		- Monster can attack first (doesn't mean it will, decided in 'AI')

+Detect cast		- Monster will detect if someone is casting on it, and attack back

+Assist			- Monster will help other monsters (what monsters it will assist is decided in 'AI')

+Looter			- Monster will loot items (if 'Agressive' flag is set, it will attack before looting)

+No Target Change	- Monster will not start attacking another target until the first target is dead or out of range

+Passive			- Monster will not attack back (ever, unless 'Agressive' flag is also set?)

+Detects Hidden		- Monster can see hidden players

+

+'ai'

+NoAI			- Doesn't do anything (plants)

+NoSnipe			- Monster will run away if being 'sniped' from a clif by archer, mage, etc.

+AttackFlee		- Monster will attack, then flee, attack, then flee, etc (Archer Skels, run away, shoot arrow, etc)

+AttackRange1		- Will only attack if player is in a set range [0-3] (It's like the player is close, its a threat now)

+AttackRange2		- Will only attack if player is in a set range [4-6]

+ClassFlee1		- Will run from any player with range (archers, mages, thiefs with bows)

+NoviceNoFlee		- Will not run if a player is a novice

+LevelFlee		- Wlll run if player is of a higher level (porings would run from level 99s, AHH DONT KILL ME!)

+AvoidPlayer		- Will run if it sees any player (So it cancels 'Agressive' flag)

+AttackMostDamage	- Will attack the player doing the overall most damage

+AttackLessDamage	- Will attack the player doing the overall least damage

+AttackLowestLevel	- Will attack the lowest level first

+AttackHighestLevel	- Will attack the highest level first

+WarpLowHP		- Will warp if HP is low (how low is low?)

+NeverStop		- Monster will always be on the move, never stop walking. (Is over-ridden by 'Immobile' flag)

+

+

+//

+// Again, more stuff...

+//

+// The monster spawns sripts need some more params. some examples...

+// 

+// We have: map,x,y,offsetx,offsety, ...

+// What if we added more? To only let the monster move so far off from

+//  where it was spawned. It could 'guard' an arena, an exit/enterance

+//  an npc, whatever =). 

+// 

+// .... ID,time,time,blah...,mode,WAP

+// Have monsters walk a certin path. Waypoint files are your friend.

+//  If a monster has a WAP (optional) it will walk this path. 

+//  Guardians on patrol? Could be interesting.

+//

+// Add more if you think of any =)

+//

+// If you don't like an idea, comment why, dont remove it.

+// example: (using this one cuz not sure about it)

+//

+// // NeverStop - Will/Could cause lag, don't think its a good idea -name

+// NeverStop - ...

+//

+

+Lupus: (guys, rearrange my ideas or move them as u want)

+Some memory - speed optimizations:

+

+There'a big "for cycle" when u look up for a place to mob spawn.

+It could be made quite fast:

+On server .GAT loading you should make an array with OFFSETS (not even X,Y) of right

+places for future mob spawns.

+If the waypoints aren't found for the loadied map then you should make at least 1-2 waypoints automatically.

+

+About AI:

+EACH map has defined mobs. Your mob should have a flag "healer", "supporter" etc. "weak", "ranged attacker"

+and each map should contain an attached list of mobs with their types

+when one MVP is hurt it'd look for "helpers", "healers".

+And if a mob is almost 0 HP it should look for helpers or look for other mobs ranged attackers

+defence. Etc.

+

+Mobs AI should be WRITTEN IN SPECIAL SCRIPTS. 

+Some default mobs will use the same script.

+And some advanced ones will use their own.

+

+MOB-scripts are quite interesting. (remember Robot-Wars game?)

+

+Gulid Wars:

+I think guardians should be able to warp from room to room using WARPS like common Players.

+

+

+Aria's Ideas: (do whatever u want)

+

+We can make aggressive monsters make ambushes, where one attacks and runs away to a huge group of the same monster

+

+instead of dropping 2 x1 items, just drop 1 x2 item

+

+make AI vary inside of a group of monsters (IE 1/2 porings do 1 thing, and the other half do another)

+

+aggressive monsters sould surround enemies, not just blindly attack them

+

+we should also make monsters look as player-like as possible. There should be groups traveling together, or 2 monsters

+next to eachother, chatting.

+

+we shouldn't let mobs spawn right infront of people, like in anime or manga. they always walk towards you, or you walk

+towards them.

+

+let mob stats vary a little bit - every mob shouldn't be the exact same. if it's stronger it gives more exp, and vice

+versa.

+

+have a monster be able to use its drops, and not drop it. like a poring using an apple.
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