I am delighted to announce that the Maniple system is now out of alpha and is working fully inside of The Outer Islands. This system is an NPC game AI system (not generative AI) that allows the imposing Bob units to work collectively as a team.
Today I am showing the Bob Restrainer - one of Troy Malin's inventions for the Asylum, designed to reduce manpower and increase safety. Are you wandering into places that you should not perhaps be in? Are you having a little bit of an explore, when you should be taking your medicine and having a rest?
The Maniple system is there to keep you safe! Once you are identified as being in a place you should not be, the system issues this unit as part of a team of four, six or even nine! Their job is to box you in safely and escort you back to a place you should be.
Safe. Simple. Effective.
Thats the Troy Malin way.
This unit will be demonstrated during Next Fest so please do keep your eyes peeled for a development stream later in the week. There you will meet the Maniple, the Spotter, the Restrainer and the core Bob unit for yourself!
Cris R