Update 2 How NPCs Make Acquaintances

Hi everyone, dear friends and future players!

I'm still hard at work on the NPC behavior system, and today I’d like to share a little peek into one of the foundational mechanics — how characters get to know each other.

This is part of the social simulation layer I’m building for the game. Even though it may look simple on the surface, it lays the groundwork for more advanced features later (friendships, rivalries, gossip, group dynamics, etc.).

Here’s how the current acquaintance mechanic works:

1. 🧍‍♂️🧍‍♀️ NPCs don’t know each other by default
   When a new character spawns into the game world, they have no knowledge of others around them. They're essentially alone in their internal "social map."

2. 👀 They notice nearby characters
   When two NPCs come close enough, they "notice" each other. This isn’t a friendship or meaningful relationship yet — just a basic recognition, like when you walk into a room and subconsciously register that someone else is there. They now know the other exists.

3. 🔗 These social links persist
   Once characters have seen each other at least once, they always remember that the other exists (as long as both still exist in the world). This forms the foundation for long-term relationships.

4. 🧠 It’s all visualized in-game
   For development purposes, I’ve visualized these acquaintance connections using simple lines between characters.

Thanks for reading , your feedback is welcome! 💬