Can NPC characters be set to attack each other?

Sherri

My son is trying to make a 'trench wars' style game. Where NPCs in one group will seek out and attack NPCs in another group. The player is just an invisible cursor.

Is this possible? Can NPC characters be set to attack each other - and only a specific group of others?

Thanks!

Slayer

They can be set to oppossing teams and they should attack each other when in range.

entity["sarah"].team = "player";
entity["goblin"].team = "enemy";

Puts Sarah NPC and Goblin NPC on opposing teams and so when in proximity they should fight.

Just note, they will only fight if their behavior leads them into range, they wont just immediately make a direct path for an enemy....their behavior must naturally lead them within range where their attack detects an opposing team member.

Of course, you can force it to a degree using scripted movements but just note you will need to do that extra step as well.