Behaviors

Your pet will exhibit various behaviors over time, specifically you'll see them: sleeping, napping, stretching, kneading, lounging, investigating, observing, chattering, zoomies, vocalizing, self_grooming, being_groomed, hunting, gift_bringing, pacing, sulking, mischief, hiding, training, playing, affection, attention, eating, startled, meandering

After finishing, each behavior transitions to a new behavior. The next behavior is selected based on the pets current needs, which behaviors have been exhibited recently, and a bit of randomness.

By observing your pet's behaviors you can better understand your pet's needs. If they're sulking or vocalizing that they're bored then perhaps you should play with them or show them some affection. If they're looking a bit upset or vocalizing about food then try going to the kitchen to feed them.

Often they'll be lounging around, napping, or just enjoying their environment.

The behavior system is, at a technical level, a random walk through a directed graph: