Noob's Path-Finding ModuleScript v1 | Make a Path-Finding AI with 3 lines of Code

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In May, I made a Path-Finding Module Script and made a Youtube Video showcasing it. Now I will share it to the Dev-Forum

This is a Module-Script used to make Path-Finding AI’s really quickly. This is the First Version of the Module-Script. So there isn’t really that much, and will get more updates.

How to Use

This is a video. I’ve made in May. Teaching how to use it. If you want to learn the API Quickly. I would recommend watching this.

If you want an API now here it is:

API

  • Note: Require the Module before using it
PFS:New()
  • Creates a New Path-Finder (Recommended)
  • Returns the Path-Finder
local PF = PFS:New()

PF:CreatePath()
Parameters
  • Start Position
  • End Position
  • Humanoid

Note that the AI will start to walk on the path you created when you make that line of code.

Other Information

  • The Module-Script is Open-Source so you can see what is inside of the Module-Script

This is all that Noob’s Path-Finding Module Script can do. If you want more features. Please reply to this Post. I will make some updates. When I get feedback in the Replies. Thank you for using my Module-Script :slight_smile:

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#2

This post does not convey much information. What makes this better than the normal PathfindingService, which also only requires three lines?

#3

Yes which bascially is for making a Simple-AI go to 1 Path

Example

local PFS = require(ModulePath)
local PF = PFS:New()
PF:CreatePath(startPositionPath,endPositionPath,humanoidPath)
#4

That answer doesn’t make sense, it doesn’t respond to his question.

His question rephrased:
“Why should I use this module instead of the default Roblox Pathfinding?”

The default pathfinding takes the same amount of code lines, this really feels like a mirror (porting the Pathfinding service).

What makes this module special? What problems does this solve which sets this module apart from the Pathfinding service?

Please don’t answer with “yes”

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#5

Ok I read your reply wrong. Here is what I should say.

I think you should use this because making a Path-Finding AI without this Module is longer than what you have to do simply.

This is what a Path-Finding AI would be by just using the PathFindingService

local PFS = game:GetSerice("PathFindingService")
local path = PFS:CreatePath()
path:ComputeAsync(startPosition,endPosition)
local waypoints = path:GetWaypoints()
	
for _,waypoint in pairs(waypoints) do
	if waypoint.Action == Enum.PathWaypointAction.Jump then
		humanoid:ChangeState(Enum.HumanoidStateType.Jumping)
	end
		
	humanoid:MoveTo(waypoint.Position)
	humanoid.MoveToFinished:Wait()
		
end

But, in my Module. You just need to put 3 Lines of Code.

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#6

This is quite convenient imo. Cool, my dude.

#7

Glad to hear that :slight_smile:

#8

This module is pretty good, but what’s the point of PathFinding:New()? All it does is return a read-only version of the module. :thinking:

function PathFinding:New()
	self.__index = self 
	
	return setmetatable({},self)
end

Not only that, but you should also mention that it only works for R6 humanoids.

#9

Now that I think of it. The New Function is pretty useless. I will maybe try to make it a bit more useful or will just remove it

#10

Is it possible to make it repeat? So that the npc goes back to their starting position?

#11

There is not quite function yet for that, but I’ll try to make an update for that soon.

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