If I have a summoned creature out, what kind of AI package would I need on it if I wanted it to only stay within a certain radius around the calling actor? Especially in combat when it would end up running way ahead of the summoner to attack.

Anyone? Bueller?

I looked at the wiki on AI packages, I slapped something together with that and it didn't work out. They still run off to attack things far away.

To get the effect you're looking for, you'll need to duplicate the CombatStyle used by the creature (in the Misc section of the Object list in the CS), and adjust the values to suit your needs on your duplicate.

Most summons and companions will run far ahead of their "owner" to engage new targets. It's a vanilla AI "feature". If CombatStyle changes aren't enough, also consider reducing the actor's detection range or scripting the actor to only engage in combat with actors that are already in combat with the player.

The summon uses a custom combat style, what should be changing with that?

Under "Ranged Combat", look at the Switch Dist and the Ranged Standoff Distance. Switch Dist determines at which distance they switch from ranged to melee or vice versa; Standoff Distance determines how far away they will try to get before they start ranged attacks (I think, someone jump in if I'm wrong).

Ahh good It works for the most part. I'm sure I could make it perfect with scripting and such but I'm just aiming for something as simple as this.

Excellent, glad to hear it! :goodjob: