I implement NPCs, and I treat them respectfully. Someday soon, they may be smarter or more powerful than I am. One of my NPCs has a T-shirt that says "Trainee"

I implement NPCs, and I treat them respectfully. Someday soon, they may be smarter or more powerful than I am. One of my NPCs has a T-shirt that says "Trainee" on the front, and "Someday, we'll be in charge" on the back.