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Why do game developers intentionally make NPC escort characters walk slightly slower than your running speed?

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Why do game developers intentionally make NPC escort characters walk slightly slower than your running speed?

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Why do game developers intentionally make NPC escort characters walk slightly slower than your running speed?
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