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diff --git a/Dev/TODO_MOB_AI.txt b/Dev/TODO_MOB_AI.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..3ea2bc0e2 --- /dev/null +++ b/Dev/TODO_MOB_AI.txt @@ -0,0 +1,134 @@ +// 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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