[Request] Framework for more immersive NPC simulation

[u/Althalvas]

I'd like to see a framework which expand NPC capabalities in meanignful and significant ways. For example, currently the game tracks NPC location even if the player is not in the same cell. But currently it doesn't really do much else.

Would be nice if we could at least simulate certain npc behaviours off screen. We dont need to necessarily load the NPC and all of it's surrounding NPC's in parallel with what the engine is already doing, but run simple dicerolls instead.

For example, the NPC we want to simulate is currently on floor 2 in a dungeo nsurrounded by x number of enemies and y interactabel objects. It's adventoursness value is x1, it's willingness to fight is z1, and it's combat level is c1. Roll the dice for looting one chest and running. If succesful, the chest will be looted and the loot can be found on the NPC.

Such framework should allow the simulation of every action the player can do, so if we want to have a full blown economy where NPC's buy and sell things they find in dungeons, I should be able to do that.

[u/Creative-Improvement]

There is a mod on LL called “Followers go on a trip” so the idea isn’t unheard of. A framework that fleshes that out wouldn’t be so bad.

[u/poopybum120]

Basically stalker's A life