A Rules Question Regarding Prompt Information Extraction

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Wobbler
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A Rules Question Regarding Prompt Information Extraction

Post by Wobbler »

Am I allowed to extract the exact string (i.e. not a target keyword) for something I am fighting, in order to use in an alias that passes this string on to an eventual friend or groupleader who left me behind?

Example: tell <groupleader or friend> I am fighting <extracted string> at <roomname>! Come help!
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thardum
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Re: A Rules Question Regarding Prompt Information Extraction

Post by thardum »

I think that as long as it isn't an action you should be ok.

But I don't know for sure.
Caerroil
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Re: A Rules Question Regarding Prompt Information Extraction

Post by Caerroil »

Thardum with that reasoning action- follow/track would be fine as long as you bind the direction you want to go to a key first. So before you go and do that I'll tell you that it isn't allowed to do that.
As for Wobbler's question I have no idea. The information you send is a little vague (most of the time) however it could be a big help for some so it could very well be considered illegal.
Mandor
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Re: A Rules Question Regarding Prompt Information Extraction

Post by Mandor »

It's an action. It helps you in PK.

Any other questions?
Wobbler
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Re: A Rules Question Regarding Prompt Information Extraction

Post by Wobbler »

I suppose there are situations where it could help in PK if the opponent is a named enemy player.

Edit: Can't really think of anything concrete right now, however.
Maybe I'll go to the trouble of differentiating between mobs and players.
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Wobbler
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Re: A Rules Question Regarding Prompt Information Extraction

Post by Wobbler »

So, I've managed to come up with an alias that strips any labels or player-names from anything action-captured... Happy?

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#alias aPromptX2={#if (@i=$combat?"(") #($combat=$combat.<(@i-1));#if ($combat.<1=="*") #($combat="*"+$combat>:1)}
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Re: A Rules Question Regarding Prompt Information Extraction

Post by Parrafin »

Wobbler, you are so crazy. I love to read your posts!


The title of this thread is classic!
Mandor
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Re: A Rules Question Regarding Prompt Information Extraction

Post by Mandor »

Let me ask you this:

Are you in a PK SITUATION? Is it an action? Does it ENHANCE your tactical advantage?

Letter capitalisation directly from 'rules action'. I suggest you read it.
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Re: A Rules Question Regarding Prompt Information Extraction

Post by Timodeus »

I guess this is the part quoted by Mandor.

Justice Post 35: All actions in a PK SITUATION, which ENHANCE a player's
tactical advantage over another player are illegal. If you are in doubt,
DISABLE all actions in PK situations.

I also like the second sentence which implies: If you have to ask it is pretty likely what you plan is illegal somehow.
So, being unsure is a strong indicator something ould be wrong and should not be done. ;)
Wobbler
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Re: A Rules Question Regarding Prompt Information Extraction

Post by Wobbler »

In its current state it gives no pk advantage over having a different alias for each encounterable race, it only makes cosmetic maintenance easier.

It also makes some combat socials easier to maintain, such as this one:

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#alias cwipe={#if (.?$(0)) #send ("emote says 'I will wipe my sword on your corpse, "+$(0)+"!'"); #else #if (@incombat) #send ("emote says 'I will wipe my sword on your corpse, "+$combat+"!'"); #else #print ("Wipe your sword on whose corpse?")}
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