AI controlled companions

[diddytron]

I really want to get into this game but I don't want to micro-manage and control anybody but my character, it's an immersion breaker for me. Is there anything planned in the future regarding this? I'm sure I'm not the only one who's feeling the same.

[アンジェル]

Originally posted by ♿:

AI controller companions
I really want to get into this game but I don't want to micro-manage and control anybody but my character, it's an immersion breaker for me. Is there anything planned in the future regarding this? I'm sure I'm not the only one who's feeling the same.

Not that I know of. But there is a mod which serves that.

[diddytron]

Originally posted by アンジェル:

Originally posted by ♿:

AI controller companions
I really want to get into this game but I don't want to micro-manage and control anybody but my character, it's an immersion breaker for me. Is there anything planned in the future regarding this? I'm sure I'm not the only one who's feeling the same.

Not that I know of. But there is a mod which serves that.

You reckon the mod behaves naturally as a built in feature would? I've my doubts it'll break immersion even more.

[アンジェル]

Originally posted by ♿:

Originally posted by アンジェル:

Not that I know of. But there is a mod which serves that.

You reckon the mod behaves naturally as a built in feature would? I've my doubts it'll break immersion even more.

There really is not much to the "AI". It is a copy & paste of the standard NPC behaviour. I doubt a natively inbuilt feature would work any different.

[GetUrAssToMars]

I know this isn't necessarily constructive but check out pillars of eternity deadfire if you want the option for highly configurable AI members. You can configure them to be as effective as you want on their own.

I also found it to be slow and distracting in BG3 to control everyone as well.

[Sir Fed Dump]

I'd like to see a BG3 version of the customized AI options that Dragon Age: Inquisition had for companions.

[Chaosolous]

As mentioned there's a mod for that. Knowing how the NPC's behave though, I'm sure it'd be more infuriating than anything.

It might make combat more difficult since it would limit your ability to synergize abilities via active strategy. Meaning you'd have to respond to your companions actions instead of them utilizing yours, which would make strategizing more passive.

If that sounds like you're alright with it then I'd grab the mod. Just understand the risk modding comes with. The user アンジェル here has guides for all that modding ♥♥♥♥ and I'm sure they'll post links for them if you ask.

EDIT: Additionally, you can just run the game with all the companions at camp and solo the fights if you're good enough. That way they only discuss things with you instead of being part of the action. Probably not what you're looking for though.

EDIT EDIT: I'm not sure if the mod would stop the micromanaging though of inventories. You would probably still have to pick and choose their weapons/armor and what they keep in their inventory as far as usable items go. Potions, arrows, coatings, etc.

[Recjawjind]

You don't have to micromanage them, you just run around outside of combat and they follow, and in combat you just do their turn.
If they were AI controlled, you'd just have... less turns where you actually get to play.

[Taifun_Vash]

That would just end with limiting your combat ability, you already have a limited ability through you class.

[firemaiden9510]

I just found out that AI driven combat isn't a thing (and came across this thread trying to see if there's any word on it being implemented into the game) and it's kinda determined I won't get the game unless I think I can get the mod I found out about to work....

I play actual DnD and in actual DnD... I don't control the whole party. The chaos that happens from that is what makes the game fun. I don't want to roleplay the whole damn party. I want to roleplay MY character.

At least make it a toggle so that people who want to micromanage the party can.... but I want to play the game like you play actual DnD, having to plan your actions around the actions of others that you have zero control over.

[harken23]

There's an AI mod, but not sure how good it is at doing strategic things. Like, you might not want to have your AI fighter companion charge in to battle while (non-evoker) Gale is chucking fireballs around. It might be fine, but team strategy is part of the game. You'd likely be better off trying a solo run.

If you really want to play it like "real" D&D, you can invite friends to play with you and control the other characters.

[Starwight/ttv]

Originally posted by firemaiden9510:

I just found out that AI driven combat isn't a thing (and came across this thread trying to see if there's any word on it being implemented into the game) and it's kinda determined I won't get the game unless I think I can get the mod I found out about to work....

I play actual DnD and in actual DnD... I don't control the whole party. The chaos that happens from that is what makes the game fun. I don't want to roleplay the whole damn party. I want to roleplay MY character.

At least make it a toggle so that people who want to micromanage the party can.... but I want to play the game like you play actual DnD, having to plan your actions around the actions of others that you have zero control over.

Then don't play the game, simple as. Not every game is meant for every person.