Calling ChangeAIType method doesn't change AI type on the fly?

[unblest]

While playing with Squire System, I noticed scripted AI doesn't change itself on the fly when giving a ranged weapon to the squire.
The code in squire.cs reads,

namespace Server.Mobiles
{
    [CorpseName("a squire's corpse")]
    public class Squire : BaseCreature
    {
        ...
        public override void OnItemAdded(Item item)
        {
            base.OnItemAdded(item);
            if (item is BaseRanged)
            {
                ChangeAIType(AIType.AI_Archer);
            }
        }
    }
}

Code in line 12 doesn't seem to change its AI to AI_Archer on the fly. I had to manually [props and change its AI. Is there any way to change AI in game?

 

[Falkor]

Just declare it directly.

AI = AIType.AI_Archer;

I don't know how that particular script refers to the mobile so you may have to use this.AI = AIType.AI_Archer or whatever other variable is assigned to the mobile in question.

 

[unblest]

Just declare it directly.

AI = AIType.AI_Archer;

I don't know how that particular script refers to the mobile so you may have to use this.AI = AIType.AI_Archer or whatever other variable is assigned to the mobile in question.

Worked like a charm! Thanks

 

[Falkor]

Just note that if the mobile has never used that skill before it'll be terrible with the weapon until it gains (like a player does). Or you can add a check for whatever minimum skill you want them to have and declare that value at the same time you change the AI type.

 

[unblest]

Just note that if the mobile has never used that skill before it'll be terrible with the weapon until it gains (like a player does). Or you can add a check for whatever minimum skill you want them to have and declare that value at the same time you change the AI type.

I just did [setallskills 120 lol

 

[Ozzer2016]

edited these to what you need, copy them and make more if needed.