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Pitfalls of finite state machines
The downside of state machines, though, are the exponential possible connections that
come with the addition of each new state. To reduce latency or unexpected chains of ac-
tions, state machines need to be well connected so that agents can quickly select the best
action.
Our implementation of state transitions is a simple, priority-based approach that might not
fit all circumstances, in which case, a weighted or search-based approach might become
necessary. This additional complexity can further complicate logic selection, where actions
are chosen for reasons that aren't apparent.
