When NPCs Become Your Worst Teammates

Ever had that moment in a game where your AI buddy runs straight into danger while you’re trying to strategize? I was playing a tactical shooter last night, and instead of covering me, this NPC decided to role-play as a human shield. I can almost picture the developers giggling as they coded that behavior — it’s like they knew we’d be screaming at the screen.

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