NPCCore

The NPCMod is a community modding project. While initially started by Sphereii and Xyth back in A16, many continue to add expansion packs to the mod. The goal of this project is to provide "Core" functionality and templates that can be reused by modders to add high functioning characters to their mods.

There are 2 core modlets, both are required for this mod to work. The 0-SCore modlet contains C# code and the 0-XNPCCore contains the xml and templates.  The version of SCore MUST match the game version your playing.  So if your playing game version 2. 0, you need to load a 2. 0.x version of SCore.  If you load the latest version of SCore instead, you will have errors.

By design this mod encourages expansion through expansion packs. Character packs focused on a entity type, for example, a 1-soldier pack or a 1-spider pack add new characters to the 0-XNPCCore. A 2-soldierfactions pack might add different factions to the 1-soldier pack, reusing those same soldier models. The sequence 0-, 1-, -2 etc. indicates there is a dependency on another modlet with a lower number prefix. Other character modders have committed to contributing additional characters that leverage this mod pack like they do to the POI (Buildings) collection called CompoPack. If you would like to join this community team, or have some features or characters to contribute, we would love to hear from you!

• []The usually is an updated Unity Tutorial Project (available separately) containing the mods controller and templates and scripts so making new characters is easy.[/]

  []NPC characters support all vanilla character features. These include Humanoid rigging, root motion animation, collision with vehicles, rag-dolling, 100's of animated reactions, limb decapitation and gore. These can also be retextured in xml to offer even more variety. There are some exceptions, especially on animals, which typically do not have ragdolls.[/]

  []NPCs use a new Artificial Intelligence system called UAI. Unlike zombie AI (EAI), this system allows for advanced tasks and real time decision making based on considerations. Should the NPC attack, run, loot, follow, backup to optimized weapon range? All tasks and considerations.[/]

  []Work very well as sleepers in POIs, respecting all of the POI volume properties.[/]

  []Can be setup to spawn and attack on bloodmoons![/]

  []Spawn with vanilla or custom weapons just by editing xml.[/]

  []Can be hired, becoming loyal companions, sharing your adventures and challenges.[/]

  []Hired NPCs can be ordered to follow and stay, with full control via optional control icons.[/]

  []Animals can also be hired, though don’t accept Dukes. Try meat.[/]

  []NPCs have factions. Some like you, some don’t. Beware of bandits![/]

  []Hostile NPCs have additional AI so they will hunt you down more than zombies can, be warned![/]

  []No more losing your NPC. They will teleport to you if stuck, get too far away, or if configured, to your bedroll when you die.[/]

  []They will follow you on foot, keeping up with you, and if you get into a vehicle, they will hide and reappear once you exit the vehicle.[/]

  []They can heal themselves when its safe to do so, and there is a medic package for characters that can heal and mend others.[/]

  []Low maintenance, no need to feed or water these folks, but that is a feature that could be available later.[/]

  []Lifelike Idle animations while chatting and wandering were added to improve immersion. Many more will be added after initial release.[/]

  []When the player/leader crouches, so do the NPCs[/]

  []Scalable, modular architecture, so expanding character and new behaviors is much simpler.[/]

  []Customizable pathing per NPC is available for POI designers.[/]

  []Weapon Swapping! Add player weapons (not every one is supported) to NPCs storage, and use the menu to enable that weapon.[/]

  []New controller. Optimized to eliminate odd animation issues.[/]