Bots and NPCs
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This will be periodically updated with information about NPCs and Bots (fake players).
NPC
This refers to non-player AI controlled entities.
NPC Notes:
- NPCs will automatically go to and attempt capture available control points
- NPCs shoot at valid targets 2000 units away and in line of sight
= Bots
= This refers to fake clients, that are simulated server side.
Adding NPCs to maps
Added to hammer are 2 test NPC entities, these should work on any map however their functionality is limited. To ensure correct operation with your map, i have created a checklist of things that need to be done.
NPC checklist:
- Your map needs to be compiled with a version of empires later than 2.15.3.
- Your map needs a navigation mesh created, see https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Navigation_Meshes
- Your capture points need to be numbered correctly, capture point number 0 will not work with NPCs.
NPC Entity List:
Debugging NPCs
Console Commands
- ai_debug_emp_paths : shows the actual paths the bots are currently following, blue for BE, red for NF
- ai_debug_emp_cap_points : bots print which capture point they are trying to go to
Common NPC FAQs
- The NPCs aren't moving anywhere, only occasionally shuffling forwards or standing there.
- This is most likely because there is no navigation mesh, or capturable flags available.