From 51bb41949db0c8c14b707dc84210fefec5efbfa3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: warriorstar-orion <orion@snowfrost.garden>
Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2024 11:02:05 -0400
Subject: [PATCH] Extend mule pathfinding range for cere and remove some
 obstacles. (#26284)

---
 _maps/map_files/stations/cerestation.dmm          | 15 ++-------------
 .../mob/living/simple_animal/bot/mulebot.dm       |  6 +++++-
 2 files changed, 7 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-)

diff --git a/_maps/map_files/stations/cerestation.dmm b/_maps/map_files/stations/cerestation.dmm
index c76f50d09de..49ecc4ed49e 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/stations/cerestation.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/stations/cerestation.dmm
@@ -23368,7 +23368,7 @@
 	},
 /obj/structure/disposalpipe/segment,
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/visible,
-/turf/simulated/wall,
+/turf/simulated/floor/plating,
 /area/station/science/misc_lab)
 "czg" = (
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -61497,17 +61497,6 @@
 	icon_state = "neutralcorner"
 	},
 /area/station/hallway/primary/starboard/south)
-"mGE" = (
-/obj/structure/cable/orange{
-	d1 = 4;
-	d2 = 8;
-	icon_state = "4-8"
-	},
-/obj/structure/grille,
-/turf/simulated/floor/plating{
-	icon_state = "asteroidplating"
-	},
-/area/station/maintenance/apmaint)
 "mGK" = (
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/dirt,
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/stripes/line{
@@ -123710,7 +123699,7 @@ ciG
 gPL
 nwv
 pQN
-mGE
+nta
 cGd
 pAi
 pAi
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/mulebot.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/mulebot.dm
index 355df3b22fc..80904841ab2 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/mulebot.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/mulebot.dm
@@ -27,6 +27,10 @@
 	bot_purpose = "deliver crates and other packages between departments, as requested"
 	req_access = list(ACCESS_CARGO)
 
+	/// The maximum amount of tiles the MULE can search via SSpathfinder before giving up.
+	/// Stored as a variable to allow VVing if there's any weirdness.
+	var/maximum_pathfind_range = 350
+
 
 	suffix = ""
 
@@ -606,7 +610,7 @@
 // given an optional turf to avoid
 /mob/living/simple_animal/bot/mulebot/calc_path(turf/avoid = null)
 	check_bot_access()
-	set_path(get_path_to(src, target, 250, access = access_card.access, exclude = avoid))
+	set_path(get_path_to(src, target, max_distance = maximum_pathfind_range, access = access_card.access, exclude = avoid))
 
 // sets the current destination
 // signals all beacons matching the delivery code