Facts about the AI of Dark Souls (Part 3)

Introduction

In the game Dark Souls, different enemy types, even if they appear similar or have nearly identical behaviors, often have separate logic scripts based on their location and specific circumstances. For instance, the Hollow variants in the Undead Parish have distinct logic scripts. This also extends to various buffs and behaviors determined by their location.

An example of this is the snow rats in the Painted World of Ariamis. These rats have a separate configuration compared to the small rats you encounter in locations like the Undead Parish and the Depths, even though their behaviors are identical. On the other hand, the large and giant undead rats in the Depths come with unique behavior configurations entirely.

The notable exception to this rule seems to be the Titanite Demons. These demons behave in the same way regardless of whether they appear in Darkroot Garden, Sen's Fortress, Anor Londo, The Catacombs, or Lost Izalith.

Additionally, named NPCs in Dark Souls have different configurations based on their appearance location and player interactions. For instance, Solaire of Astora displays two different sets of behavior; one when he is passively chilling out in the open world, and another when he is summoned as a supporting phantom.

Keywords

• Hollow variants
• Undead Parish
• Snow rats
• Painted World of Ariamis
• Behavior configurations
• Titanite Demons
• NPC interactions
• Solaire of Astora
• Supporting Phantom

FAQ

Q: Why do the Hollows in the Undead Parish have separate logic scripts? A: Different enemy types, even if they appear similar, often have distinct logic scripts based on their specific locations and circumstances to maintain diverse gameplay elements.

Q: Do all rats in Dark Souls have the same behavior logic? A: No, while small rats may have identical behavior logic, the snow rats in the Painted World of Ariamis and the giant undead rats in the Depths have separate behavior configurations.

Q: Which enemy in Dark Souls behaves the same across all locations? A: Titanite Demons display the same behavior regardless of whether they appear in Darkroot Garden, Sen's Fortress, Anor Londo, The Catacombs, or Lost Izalith.

Q: How does Solaire of Astora's behavior change in the game? A: Solaire of Astora has different sets of behavior logic: one for when he is passively present in the open world and another for when he is summoned as a supporting phantom.