random movement NPC

ID:1492819
 
Feb 9 2014, 1:37 am
(See the best response by Rickoshay.)
Problem description:
I want to make a NPC that randomly walks around but I have no idea how
Feb 9 2014, 1:43 am
Within DreamMaker in the Help tab, you can discover how to use a proc called "step_rand".. It is used to take a random step of either 8 directions, or if you want them to wander, you can use "walk_rand" using either of those linked to ur NPC's will do as your are looking for.
Feb 9 2014, 2:39 am
try this

mob/NPC
    icon='NPC.dmi'
    density=1
    
    New()
        start
        walk_rand(src,2)
        sleep(10)
        goto start


Well, I put start and goto start because I want the NPC to change his movement direction every X seconds. I don't want him to just change his movement when he bumps into an obstacle...
Feb 9 2014, 5:02 am
Best response
I'd highly recommend you check out Enemy AI by Forum_account. It's a great step by step follow through, it teaches you how to start NPC AI and expand on it as well. Helped me understand Dream Maker a lot better as well.
Feb 9 2014, 7:54 am
oh why can't I use goto in New()?
Feb 9 2014, 8:10 am
oh i see... thanks :)