maybe both ways can be implemented in the game but not at the same time.

say AI stupidity/bravery:

'drop to the ground, curl up in a fetal position and cry like a baby' mode
- this is more to real-life had the enemy known that he/she/it will fail in a battle with u.

'prefer fighting tooth and nail' mode
- do or die is the only way the enemy knows & he/she/it will fall by it.

well it can be a pain in the butt for the lone creature to run off & then back tracks just to tease u. maybe larian can have that creature to totally disappear (that is, run like hell) or call upon other comrades to meet u.

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