Editing Pedestrians (section)

== Using Pedestrians ==
Almost all interaction with pedestrians is done using the right-click (or SHIFT-click).

=== Exiting Vehicles ===
Exiting a vehicle can be done using either the ''Management'' or ''Occupants'' drawer (either one has to be open).
* Right-click an occupant and select "Exit Vehicle". 
** If the vehicle is moving you will be presented with a confirmation dialog to ensure you want to jump from a moving vehicle.  Clicking ''Yes'' will exit the character at the start of the next turn.

'''NOTE:''' Jumping from a moving vehicle is generally '''not''' A Good Thing<sup>TM</sup>, but it can often be better than staying in a burning vehicle armed with [[Rocket Launcher|Rocket Launchers]] or flame weapons.

=== Targeting and Firing Weapons ===
Targeting and firing equipped pedestrian weapons is the same as vehicular weapons:  select the pedestrian, then right-click your desired target.  If you are targeting, select 'Target ...', and if you are firing select 'Fire ...' or 'Repeat Fire ...' from the pop-up menu.

Details about pedestrian weapons can be found on the [[Pedestrian Weapons]] page.

=== Movement ===
To move a pedestrian: select the pedestrian, then right-click the location on the ground that you want your pedestrian to move toward.  From the pop-up menu, select 'Move to here'.

After setting a destination a dashed line will appear across the ground indicating your pedestrian's chosen path.

=== Escaping ===
* '''Wilderness Events''' - pedestrians must be either 300m or 100m and out of line of sight (LOS) of all enemies in order to escape from combat

'''NOTE:''' As of 19AUG08 there is a pretty significant bug that is preventing pedestrians from escaping even when circumstances indicate they should be able to, i.e. out of sight, or far enough away.

* '''Town Events''' - ? Unsure what the exact requirements are.  They may be as detailed below.

=== Unique Options ===
* '''Flip over vehicle''' - pedestrians can attempt to right an overturned vehicle.  Move the pedestrian next to the vehicle, right-click, and select 'Flip vehicle' from the pop-up menu
* '''Crouch''' - crouching improves a pedestrian's defensive posture making him harder to hit with weapons fire.  Right-click the pedestrian, and select 'Crouch' the pop-up menu.  A crouching pedestrian will have the option to 'Stand up'. Crouching cancels the pedestrian's movement, but the pedestrian can move while crouching after a new 'move to here' movement is ordered. 
* '''Face this way''' - right-click in the direction you want your pedestrian to turn, then choose  this option from the menu. Changing facing cancels any current movement orders.