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Findflower

Based on game build 714014 | Last updated: 2026-03-03

Overview​

Findflower is a behavior node that selects a nearby flower for pollination and initiates movement toward it. It extends BehaviourNode and is typically used within AI brains to enable entities (e.g., bees) to seek and interact with flowers. The behavior interacts closely with the pollinator component to determine target validity and the locomotor component to execute movement.

Usage example​

-- Example usage in an AI brain tree (simplified)
local findflower = FindFlower(self.inst)
local pollinate = Pollinate(self.inst)
behaviourtree:PushNode(findflower)
behaviourtree:PushNode(pollinate)

Dependencies & tags​

Components used: pollinator, locomotor Tags: Checks flower tag on potential targets; uses pollinator as a filter tag for entity search.

Properties​

No public properties

Main functions​

Visit()​

  • Description: Executes the core logic of the behavior node: selects a flower target if in READY state and attempts to initiate a pollination action. If already RUNNING, validates continued viability of the target and updates status accordingly (fails if target is no longer pollinatable, missing, or contested by another pollinator).
  • Parameters: None.
  • Returns: Nothing.
  • Error states: May set status to FAILED if target is null, invalid, or contested.

PickTarget()​

  • Description: Locates the closest flower within SEE_DIST (30 units) that is eligible for pollination and unoccupied by another pollinator. Updates self.inst.components.pollinator.target accordingly.
  • Parameters: None.
  • Returns: Nothing.
  • Error states: Sets self.inst.components.pollinator.target to nil if no valid flower is found.

DBString()​

  • Description: Returns a debug-friendly string representation of the current target.
  • Parameters: None.
  • Returns: string — e.g., "Go to flower abe_bug_001".

Events & listeners​

None identified.