Subject: 
             BG: an attached archer/melee script (custom)
        Date: 
             Wed, 6 Jan 1999 17:01:29 -0700
        From: 
             "DC Martin" <myros@pcisys.net>
 Organization: 
             PCI Systems Inc.
  Newsgroups: 
             comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.rpg




After being irritated by my archers spending more time running away from
enemies so the can shoot I decided to make a custom script just for my bow
using troops. This script works for any character who uses a ranged weapon
but can also engage in melee combat ie thief, cleric, ranger, fighter.
Here's how it works:
*If an enemy is within 7 feet - use melee weapon and engage.
*If an enemy is within 20 feet but further than 7 feet use ranged  weapon.
*If nearest enemy is further away than 20 feet, move to within 20 feet and
engage with ranged.
*If an melee enemy becomes paniced and runs, switch to ranged weapon.
*If you run out of ammo, use melee weapon and engage.
*If HP fall to less than 20% shout for help (he/she will not run away
though)

That about somes it up, for my style of playing this is a far superior
script for my ranged weapons.

To use this script just copy it into the script directory then assign a
character the one at the bottom called "archer (custom)"

Dave