Decision Making
How the AI Thinks
The AI doesn't randomly choose actions. It follows a logical decision process that prioritizes the pet's wellbeing.
The Priority Hierarchy
Every decision follows this order:
Priority 1: Egg Check
If the pet is still an egg, the only action is to wait. Eggs hatch automatically.
Priority 2: Open Menu Check
If a menu is currently open, the AI interacts with it before doing anything else. Menus must be completed or closed.
Priority 3: Blocker Check
Certain conditions block other actions:
Sleeping → Wait for the pet to wake
Misbehaving → Scold before other actions
Mess exists → Clean before other actions
These must be resolved first.
Priority 4: Emergency Check
If the pet is in danger:
Starving → Feed immediately
Very sick → Give medicine immediately
Death approaching → Save the pet first
Survival trumps everything else.
Priority 5: Moodlet Check
Address negative conditions:
Hungry → Feed
Sleepy → Sleep
Bored → Play
Sick → Medicine
Dirty → Bathe
Uncomfortable → Bathroom
Handle these in order of urgency.
Priority 6: Maintenance
When no urgent needs exist:
Earn gold if running low
Attend school if available
Maintain healthy routines
Priority 7: Leisure
When everything is fine:
Optional activities
Menu exploration
General care
The Decision Cycle
Every 25 seconds:
Observe current state
Check priorities in order
Identify most important action
Execute that action
Wait for completion
Repeat
This constant monitoring ensures nothing is missed.
Context Awareness
The AI understands context:
Age Awareness
Babies can only drink milk
Children can attend school
Teens can work
Adults have full access
The AI only attempts appropriate actions.
Resource Awareness
Check inventory before feeding
Check gold before shopping
Buy what's needed
Don't waste resources
State Awareness
Don't disturb sleeping pets
Handle misbehavior first
Complete menu interactions
Respond to current situation
Avoiding Loops
The AI prevents getting stuck:
Tracks recent actions
Avoids immediate repetition
Tries alternatives if stuck
Adapts to failure
If something doesn't work, it tries something else.
Emergency Override
In critical situations:
Normal priorities suspended
Fastest action taken
Visual menus bypassed
Survival is only goal
Emergencies justify breaking the usual patterns.
Learning from State
The AI doesn't guess - it reads:
Exact stat values
Current moodlets
Inventory contents
Menu state
Pet age and condition
Decisions based on actual data, not assumptions.
The Human Touch
Despite being artificial, the AI:
Makes reasonable choices
Responds like a caring owner would
Doesn't take shortcuts
Shows patience with sleeping pets
Prioritizes properly
The decisions feel natural and appropriate.
Transparency
Every decision is visible:
Actions appear on screen
Menus open visually
Selections are shown
Results display clearly
Viewers always know what's happening and why.
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