Revision as of 20:21, 9 August 2020

Empires Mapping Documentation

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

Blocking Navigation

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.

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 == Blocking Navigation ==
-[[Image:nav_blocker_setup_1.png|frame|Correct Comment Format]]
+[[Image:Nav blocker setup 1.png|thumb]]
 = Common NPC FAQs =
 * The NPCs aren't moving anywhere, only occasionally shuffling forwards or standing there.

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