Monster stealing specific item and run away

[kelly1111]

Like the title sais. has anyone given this a try? I need a monster brain that steals "torches" and then runs away with them

[Isaac]

Steals from the party? (..or just any torch on the wall , or on the ground?)

[Dr.Disaster]

That sounds like a job for a custom monster brain and some action component experimenting.

Basically it should take BrainComponent:performAction(...) for the torch theft followed by BrainComponent:startFleeing() and BrainComponent:flee() to run off. Now the tricky part seems the specific target of the theft. The MonsterStealWeaponComponent as used by frogs will grab a random in-hand weapon so it's prolly not what you want. Maybe MonsterPickUpItemComponent supplied with a torch id held by the party?

[zimberzimber]

If you want it to steal from the party, you can take a look at the Imps code in my asset pack
If you want it to steal from objects such as torch holders or altars, follow Dr.Disaster lead

[kelly1111]

Thanks for your quick replies. I want it to steal from the party (like the gigglers did in dungeon master)
I will have a look at your imp code zimber

[zimberzimber]

I assume you're focusing on stealing torches to reduce visibility for the player, but don't forget there are other ways of obtaining a light source, which might render those monsters obsolete. (Light spell, that orb that casts the light spell, something custom you might have)