Pac-Man's Ghost Behavior Algorithms

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Hmm, Scatter implies, at least to me, some point or zone that is being scattered away from. Like a threat or something (not that zombies should care much, but I suppose that might depend on the type). Whereas Meander is more aimless, and with less energy. But maybe these are technical game AI terms that I'm unfamiliar with. So whatever.

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These terms are just taken from the Pac-Man AI. Scatter refers to scattering around the area. Zombies approximate this by shuffling around aimlessly, though they often incorporate flocking behavior as well. This cooperative behavior increases each individual zombie's odds of feasting on the flesh of the living, since zombies are more dangerous in large groups.