Im programming ARPG game similiar like Diablo 2 and i cant understand how are npc controlled over network.
I know how to move and give commands to NPC players but how server "knows" where are obstacles etc. I have some idea in my head, i try to write it here , i was thinking this :
When player comes view of monster, player send's packet to server and server gives order to npc unit to act, am i right?
This FAQ is a good starting point. The Multiplayer and Networking forum is a good resource in general if you have specific questions.
Thanks for link, im blind or stupid but i really didn't find anything NPC related on that topic. I even read all ! :D
Thanks for link, im blind or stupid but i really didn't find anything NPC related on that topic. I even read all !
an NPC is just another entity, its not special in any way. (The only difference between an NPC and a rocket is their behaviour, which is game logic and not really related to networking)
That AI im talking about. I can load thousands npc to server no problem but how i ... command they attack to player? Do i need to acces those NPC entitys via client? or what?
That AI im talking about. I can load thousands npc to server no problem but how i ... command they attack to player? Do i need to acces those NPC entitys via client? or what?
No, your server should run the simulation including behaviours(not just AI, anything that moves and isn't a player should be controlled by the server) for any non player entities and send information about their state and actions to any player who needs that information, if you're asking how to write an NPC AI this probably belongs in the AI forum.
