Spawning npcs

[darthdeath]

It would be kewl if like snorks or npc blood suckers not player ones would appear like deep in the map or boars or something so we could hunt.

[Torch]

NPCs cause a tremendous strain on any server, and especially when people spawn props on the map. NPCs also require a map to be nodded to allow them to move around properly, or else you can easily just kite them and they'll lose sight of you.

Static, AI dead NPCs that just stand around might work for like decoration if done properly. But otherwise NPCs are a no-no.

Also to PLEASE certain peeps you can't RP with an NPC.

[darthdeath]

I know itd have to be noded but its just an idea.

[lolKieck]

you cant rp with an npc snork, and what if somebody just came with one, and it would kill everybody on spawn ?  also it lags the server and causes it to crash

[Locke]

Actually, NPCs don't lag that much, and have been used before. This whole "You can't RP with an NPC" thing is bullshit, since most fights that go on aren't RP'd anyways.

If we were to implement NPCs it would only be for special events or occasions.