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+====== Wandering AI ======
+==== Description ====
+Wandering AI is an artificial intelligence behavior where enemies move randomly around the dungeon rather than actively pursuing the player.
+==== Characteristics ====
+  * **Random Movement** - Moves to adjacent tiles randomly when not engaged
+  * **Low Alertness** - Doesn't actively search for the player
+  * **Patrol Behavior** - May follow simple patterns when undisturbed
+  * **Passive Detection** - Only notices player when in adjacent tiles or line of sight
+==== Examples of Wandering Mobs ====
+  * [[rpd:shadow_mob|Shadow]] - Wanders along walls and moves quickly
+  * [[rpd:gnoll_mob|Gnoll]] - Sometimes found wandering in groups
+  * [[rpd:kobold_mob|Kobold]] - Often wanders near resource areas
+==== Advantages ====
+  * **Predictable Movement** - Easier to anticipate their position
+  * **Less Threatening** - Won't pursue the player aggressively
+  * **Opportunity for Preparation** - Can prepare for combat before engagement
+==== Disadvantages ====
+  * **Surprise Factor** - May encounter when not expecting combat
+  * **Stealth Limitations** - Even stealthy characters may be detected
+  * **Area Coverage** - May detect the player over larger areas when multiple present
+==== Strategy ====
+  * **Avoidance** - Often possible to avoid combat by careful movement
+  * **Surprise Advantages** - Can get first attack when engaging them
+  * **Predictable Patterns** - Can sometimes predict their movement to avoid or intercept
+  * **Area Control** - May need to clear areas systematically to ensure safety
+==== See Also ====
+  * [[rpd:ai_behavior|AI Behavior]]
+  * [[rpd:hunting_ai|Hunting AI]]
+  * [[rpd:mobs|Mobs]]
+{{tag> rpd mechanics ai }}