Placing AISpot Nodes

This page briefly explains how to place and preview AISpot Nodes, using World Builder

This guide only explains how to place AISpot Nodes, for them to be actually be used by NPCs, you will need to setup a community

Usage

• AISpot Nodes define workspots that NPCs created via communities can use

• A workspot is simply a location at which a NPC will play a set of animations

Requirements

Tools

• World Builder (v.0.91 or newer)

• ArchiveXL

• Codeware (1.15.0 or newer)

• WolvenKit (With latest version of World Builder import script)

Knowledge

• You need to have a basic understanding of:

  • Working with WolvenKit

  • Using World Builder (Spawning things and importing into WolvenKit)

Spawning AISpots

You must assign a unique NodeRef to each AISpot, in order for it to be usable

• In order to spawn a new AISpot, select the corresponding spawn category in World Builder:

  • AI -> AI Spot

• When you spawn an AISpot, it will by default use Judy to preview the animation

  • This may not always work (Judy will just stand there), since not all workspots support all body rigs

  • For more information on this, see below

Previewing Options

It is important to be mindful of the Supported Rigs and the preview NPC used. If you preview a workspot with a different rig than the NPC(s) assigned to it, clipping or other visual issues may occur.

• To know what rigs a workspot supports, take a look at the AI Spot -> Previewing Options -> Supported Rigs header

Example AI Spot, and its workspot's supported rigs

• Here you can also change whether you want a NPC to preview the spot, and also which NPC should do so

  • A list of all NPC records can be found in World Builder Entity -> Record (Search for Character.)

• Additionally, you can change the speed of the animation during the preview

  • This is helpful since each time you move the spot, the animation will restart

At this time, some workspots do not display their associated props in preview, but they may appear correctly once compiled. It is recommended to verify desired prop-related workspots by compiling the archive.

Example : children playing soccer will not show their footballs in preview, but the props will appear after compilation.

Spot Options

• Is Infinite: If set to false, the NPC will try and go to the next AISpot defined in its community entry, once it is done with the current one

• Markings: For information on markings, check the community guide

• As mentioned above, you must assign a unique NodeRef to your AISpot, in order for it to be useable