One thing that always gets my NPC’s killed is that they don’t retreat with me, I often kite or use fighting retreat methods to take out larger hordes. I like having companions with me it makes the game feel more real because its not so empty, they can if equipped and trained well hold their own in most fights, they can carry gear and provide skills and help crafting and constructing.
But they are rather retarded, I realize this is the fault of the basic ai and not much can be done until it is completely overhauled.
In the mean time is it possible to give them a couple new commands that can emulate tactics?
Maybe a stick close to me command that keeps them closer to your character than normal and they stay with in this range regardless of outside stimuli. The reverse would also be cool
A fighting retreat or kiting tactic that forces them to retreat a step once they have fired their gun or swung their weapon.
I’ve tried using the other options and while they have great uses they only partially work against large hordes. Setting them up in a line and telling them to only attack what comes close is my usual tactic but it falls flat as soon as the horde starts to close around us or my character starts to get fatigued.
