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This article is about NPC in general. For survivor NPCs, see Survivor.

Non-playable characters (NPCs) are defined as any character in the game not under the control of the player. NPCs would spawn naturally throughout Knox County carrying out various tasks, ranging from engaging in combat with zombies, scavenging for objects and materials, or even interacting with the player.

Survivors

Main article: Survivor

NPCs would spawn naturally throughout Knox County carrying out various tasks, ranging from engaging in combat with zombies, scavenging for objects and materials, or even interacting with the player.

Following early game development, NPCs were removed from the game.^[1] In an upcoming update, NPCs will be reintroduced with revamped mechanics.^[2]

Animals

Main article: Animal

As of build 41 animals don't physically roam the countryside and a few can only be found through foraging, fishing, trapping or randomly as a loot, however, this is due to be changed in build 42.

Zombies

Main article: Zombie

Zombies are technically NPCs too, although they have their own patterns that will likely be separate from the survivor and animal AI.

References

↑ "Where's The NPCs?". EnigmaGrey. 22 Feb, 2016. 07 May 2019.
↑ "Project Zomboid Planned Features". The Indie Stone. Retrieved: 7 July, 2023.

[1] "Where's The NPCs?". EnigmaGrey. 22 Feb, 2016. 07 May 2019.

[2] "Project Zomboid Planned Features". The Indie Stone. Retrieved: 7 July, 2023.

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-{{header|The Game World|NPC|version=Version 40|incver=43}}
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+{{About|NPC in general|survivor NPCs|Survivor}}
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+'''Non-playable characters''' ('''NPCs''') are defined as any character in the game not under the control of the [[player]]. NPCs would spawn naturally throughout [[Knox County]] carrying out various tasks, ranging from engaging in combat with [[zombies]], scavenging for objects and materials, or even interacting with the player.
-[[File:Raider.png|thumb|A Gun Nut (right) threatens the player with his shotgun.]]
-<big>'''''NOTE:''' This page discusses a legacy version of NPCs, which are no longer in the game currently. If you hear gunshots or helicopters, that's just the [[metagame]] messing with you. Not to be confused with characters on [[radio]] or [[television]].''</big>
-'''Non-playable characters''' ('''NPCs''') were defined as any character in the game not under the control of the [[player]]. These characters would spawn naturally throughout [[Knox County]] carrying out various tasks. These tasks ranged from engaging in combat with [[zombies]], scavenging for objects and materials, or even interacting with the player.
+==Survivors==
+{{Main|Survivor}}
+NPCs would spawn naturally throughout [[Knox County]] carrying out various tasks, ranging from engaging in combat with [[zombies]], scavenging for objects and materials, or even interacting with the player.
 Following early game development, NPCs were removed from the game.{{#tag:ref| [https://steamcommunity.com/app/108600/discussions/0/405692224235441345/ "Where's The NPCs?"]. ''EnigmaGrey''. 22 Feb, 2016. 07 May 2019.}} In an upcoming update, NPCs will be [[planned features#NPCs|reintroduced]] with revamped mechanics.{{#tag:ref| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/108600/Project_Zomboid/#game_area_description "Project Zomboid Planned Features"]. ''The Indie Stone''. Retrieved: 7 July, 2023.}}
-== NPCs ==
+==Animals==
-[[File:Npc1.jpg|200px|thumb|left|A NPC rejecting a team request]]
+{{Main|Animal}}
-[[Survivor|Survivors]] were able to team up with both the player and other survivors. The player could request a human to team up, he may answer positively or negatively based on the player's attitude and the NPCs personality. This would either end in a good relationship or a duel between the player and the NPC.
+As of [[build 41]] animals don't physically roam the countryside and a few can only be found through [[foraging]], [[fishing]], [[trapping]] or randomly as a loot, however, this is due to be changed in [[build 42]].
-NPCs had their own general behavior patterns and objectives. They would wander around, fighting zombies and searching for items to scavenge. Like the player, the survivor had to consume food and water to survive. Survivors would loot buildings and fortify shelters by barricading or putting sheets on them. Survivors could also ally without a player, giving instructions to each other to hunt for food or zombies.
+==Zombies==
+{{Main|Zombie}}
+Zombies are technically NPCs too, although they have their own patterns that will likely be separate from the survivor and animal AI.
-Survivors had [[traits]] and [[professions]] that the player also started with, and they too can level up [[skills]]. Survivors are also given a level of bravery; more cowardly survivors would flee from enemies while braver ones would stand their grounds.
+==See also==
+*[[Metagame]]
-There were 3 types of survivors: gun nuts, true neutrals, and loners.
+*[[Stories]]
-=== Gun Nuts ===
-Gun nuts were aggressive survivors who would attack the player, zombies, and any other survivor on sight after a verbal warning. These NPCs would never spawn naturally, only in scripted locations within story mode. They couldn't join the player's team or chat with the player, and only serve the purpose of being a threat.
-=== True Neutrals ===
-True neutral survivors would team up with the player if they had a good attitude. They could then be ordered by the "leader" (creator of the group). They could be ordered to "stay", "follow", or "guard". The player could give their fellow group members items, and the NPCs would respond with gratitude.
-=== Loners ===
+==References==
+<references/>
-Loners were solitary survivors who would attempt to survive on their own means. Loners would reject all requests to join the player, regardless of attitude. A loner that was continuously bothered with team requests would eventually grow frustrated and fight the player. Other than their reluctance to team up, they would generally act like true neutrals and not fight players without provocation.
-==See also==
-*[[Zombie]]
-*[[Animals]]
-*[[Survivors]]
-*[['Til Death Us Do Part]]