Dispositions

Dispositions are a Gameplay Mechanic in Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen. Dispositions add to and alter the AI of an NPC in a variety of ways. They can be beneficial or detrimental to players, and they are not exclusive to combat. In addition to changing the behavior of an NPC, dispositions can alter an NPC's loot table.

Developer's Commentary

An area we have not seen much innovation in MMORPGs, almost since their inception, is the area of NPC AI. What if certain enemies had different “dispositions” that had to be discovered by the player? Many NPCs in Pantheon will have advanced behaviors, like the propensity to flee if possible, or to stand and fight to the end. Some NPCs will be inclined to help other NPCs in the area, while some will not. Some will target certain classes within the group that is attacking them. NPC’s movement speeds may vary if they feel they are outmatched. While it is too early to go into a lot of detail, some of the different dispositions we are working on include: the Alarmist, the Bully, the Craven, the Opportunist, the Protector, and the Strategist.

Types

• Bloodthirsty

Bloodthirsty NPCs have a chance on every attack to proc a bleeding DoT on their target. Whenever they apply this bleeding DoT, they also gain a buff called Blood Frenzy

• Cunning

Cunning NPCs are more resilient to mind-altering effects, such as Smoke Trick and File:ENC Charm icon.png Charm, and can break their allies out of such effects.