A more humane approach.

[Devilsclub]

I would say that having confidence and aggression be random is a poor design choice. Making things random is actually one of my most hated things in games. There is a time for it, but core gameplay features isn't it.
It's like, let's say you are playing a game in which your goal is to walk through a house and off the balcony railing, killing yourself in order to win. Now, you can't just die in this game, to win. It has to be by falling off the balcony.
Now, if the game has some non-random everythings, it will seem stale if you play it a couple times, with nothing changing. So, as dev, I add in a random chance, say 38%, that opening a door will trigger a trap that impales you through your virtual arse, killing you in a lose-game scenario.
Is it fair?
There should be some logical, clear and concise reason that the trap is there and that it killed you. Otherwise, the game becomes muddy. It also gives room to make the concerned feature deeper and more immersive.
In a Lugaru/Overgrowth scenario, a group of Raiders 5 strong would be pretty confident, and relatively aggressive. If Turner jumps into the middle of their camp, and punches one in the throat, collapsing his windpipe and killing him almost instantly, the rest will be less confident and more aggressive. You could muddy it up by randomizing the effect, but that may confuse the player.
You could carry on this way for a while until you round out the scenario, allowing the AI to be logical, clear and intentional in the way it presents itself to the player. If the play sees an enemy retreat, it's because a set of stimuli were fulfilled that the player is already or able to become fully aware of.
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Yer Pink Beard Is On Wrong, me latti.

[Korban3]

I don't think so ;D

[Devilsclub]

I don't think so ;D

Arrgh, me latey, le bearrrd needz tuh be original.
A poni stuck to yer beard is naut original.

[Korban3]

Arr, I be willin' ter contest that. I be thinkin' ter meself that I be original in me use o' the coked up, pink thing. T'isn't another soul on this 'ere vessel be possessin' a beard loik mine.

[Devilsclub]

Arr, I be willin' ter contest that. I be thinkin' ter meself that I be original in me use o' the coked up, pink thing. T'isn't another soul on this 'ere vessel be possessin' a beard loik mine.

Arr, thats what me be sayin' me latey. Yer just a tad bit ol' in the head havin' a poneh on yo face.

[Korban3]

Well, what ye be plannin' ter do about it, arr? I be right prepared ter skin yer yeller hide clean from yer bones, if it's a fight ye be wantin'.

[Devilsclub]

Well, what ye be plannin' ter do about it, arr? I be right prepared ter skin yer yeller hide clean from yer bones, if it's a fight ye be wantin'.

Bring it

[Korban3]

Arr, it be lookin' something loik this here scene from some up and comin' videuh game. Whatever in Davey Jones locker that be.

[Devilsclub]

Arr, it be lookin' something loik this here scene from some up and comin' videuh game. Whatever in Davey Jones locker that be.

It'rr be mor rowdier than this, me Iaddy,

[Korban3]

"...I'm ever so certain I don't speak that ghastly taco language of yours."

[Devilsclub]

"...I'm ever so certain I don't speak that ghastly taco language of yours."

Arr, this be the rabbit pirate language to make rabbits mor humane.

Back to topic everyone!

[Devilsclub]

In a Lugaru/Overgrowth scenario, a group of Raiders 5 strong would be pretty confident, and relatively aggressive. If Turner jumps into the middle of their camp, and punches one in the throat, collapsing his windpipe and killing him almost instantly, the rest will be less confident and more aggressive. You could muddy it up by randomizing the effect, but that may confuse the player.
You could carry on this way for a while until you round out the scenario, allowing the AI to be logical, clear and intentional in the way it presents itself to the player. If the play sees an enemy retreat, it's because a set of stimuli were fulfilled that the player is already or able to become fully aware of.
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It wont really confuse the player, because thats how it happens in real life. The raiders will be more aggresive and some may even just run blankly into the horizon or something.
[Pseudo-rant] IDK what this means [/pseudo-rant]

[Korban3]

Meh, personal preference. I'm not a big fan of randomizing since it is often not fair and there are often better alternatives.

[Devilsclub]

BUMPing it up for more views

[Devilsclub]

BUMP?