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Script Ideas/Modifications

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Hello there, Just thought I might suguest a few simple script submissions with the KISS theory in mind. Some are essental core additions to help people, and others are cool perks.

Essential Scripts good for helping players

"Gold Ledger"
Goes good with just about any sauce, champ spawns, random adventuring, works the exact same way as the token ledger only with gold, can extract checks as well.

"XML Grab"
A advanced version of grab that has configurable options to the player not possible in Xanthros's Claim system (and does not conflict). Simple really, grabs loot off of the corpse into a non-blessed bag, will not loot player corpses or pet corpses, no use while ghost. Player can set a few options depending, say for instance if gathering resources, it has the ability to auto carve/skin and loot the meat/feathers or whatever resource (it does not cut leather however), or can set to only gold and artifacts. Saves lots of time vs setting up alot of macro's to click sword, click body to carve, then loot. The present claim system only gives gold and not sure if it loots anything, so thought I would bring this to attention.

"Skillball"

I know what you are thinking, AGH we already have a skillball st00pid. Well erm, this one has the ability to split points, say the 60 we start with? Can put 30 in something, 30 in another. not actually benificial since the skillball currently works but might be.


"AFK"
Lets face it, some people like for it to be known when they are gone. BTW people there is a away button on the chat system :geek: . This one when enabled allows for AFK setting as well as a reason, it displays in a configurable amount of seconds the message when they set it, as well as time gone. Plain and simple thats pretty much all there is to it.

Extra Perks and things to do

"Spellcraft System"

Not sure if its in, but this one is pretty cool. Use special gems in a book, craft certain ability to weps or armor, but with the added risk of item destruction. Usualy expensive and time consuming, then with the added Item Rename script can actually let players create their own awesome weps for sale or use. It has settings so no one becomes Demigod with Urber sword of all hitting, all damaging doom. So its tweekable to maintain Zen (Econ and Strength balance).


"Bounty Deeds"
New players love these! These little things are awesome little mini missions you can go on. Kinda like Combat BODS, "Kill X amount of X, Reward XXXX Gold". Does not require anything, monsters can be added or subtracted. Can be quite awesome when its configured correctly.

"Stable Stone"
Obvious, since 80% of the worlds population are animal taming gods, might come in handy. Pretty much speaks for itself.

"Animal Trainer Contract Modification Idea"
Basically a contract to place a Animal trainer in players house (I have alot of other NPC Deeds)....not exactly what idea I had in mind but for altering this. I modded one to instead place a Trainer to save on camped people at trainers. With AFK animal training frowned upon this may be the answer if why thats a rule is so animals dont get lose and murder people. Can be modded with little effort to place one of those trainers in a player house. Saves on lots of players in one area as well as makes the tamers happy so they can leave there pet to GM its skills, and it it goes wild, will only mess up their own house.
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There are others like Winecrafting (cool hobby), and a cellar addon to go with that to give the crafty people something to do. But these are the hot ones i think people would enjoy implemented and make shard life here alot more relaxing and soothing.

NOTE: Before anyone implies I am taking credit for these, I am not. These are just scripts I used on my old 2.0 RC1 server, some original, some got and modified.
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All mentioned scripts, did not include Spellcrafting or Winecrafting. If needed let me know.
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Re: Script Ideas/Modifications

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Thank you for the information you provided. Let's review:

Gold Ledger- We already have this script, however we have chosen at this time not to use it. We do however provide the option of having a bank stone placed at your home, and you may also use a Bag of Holding for your gold.

XMLGrab - Razor will handle the options that this offers. I am not going to say that we will never look into it, but I know that for this moment in time, we have many other things happening. But thank you for the information!

Skillball - This is something I would not mind having. However I will leave this up to +Colibri.

Afk - I have seen this before and I like it very much. It is something that I have been working with to customize myself. I would not be surprised if we had this addition one day.

Spellcrafting - We currently do not offer this option, as the Runic Crafting is already set high with the available chance of crafting lovely armor. I have however had experience with the Spellcrafting system and I do enjoy it.

Bounty Deeds - Yes, I have also tested these before and they are quite fun. I believe I have this in my personal script database and would not be surprised if it is added in the future.

Stable Stone - I do not believe +Colibri would add this feature. There will always be a "need" to certain things to remain unattainable. We do however have the Pet Summoning system. You cannot place the animal back in the stable unless you visit one, however you can summon your pet to you.

Animal Trainer Contract Modification Idea - We have an option available with ED, where one can have an NPC of their choice added to their home. I believe this will remain an ED option.


Again I thank you for the time you have taken to share these ideas.

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Re: Script Ideas/Modifications

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We used to use multi-use skill balls, he decided to do away with them and only offer single use balls.

Not to sound jaded or anything, but if you can divide skill balls up into more useful chunks people will spend less ED.
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Sorry, but most of these suggestions simply make the game easier, it's supposed to be a challenge. One addition to the other, and all you're left with is something you download, press "play" on your macro, and that's it.

Skillballs: yes they used to be "multi use" meaning that if you were at 98skill/100cap, and used it, it would use only 2 from the 60 skillball, leaving 58. They are now single use and that is how it is.
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"Bounty Deeds"
New players love these! These little things are awesome little mini missions you can go on. Kinda like Combat BODS, "Kill X amount of X, Reward XXXX Gold". Does not require anything, monsters can be added or subtracted. Can be quite awesome when its configured correctly.

but this script you cant exactly macro... if i understand this one correctly, i used to do these (diff shard) and these are ALOT of fun... and it works for all players, you have the option of choosing a difficulty and depending on which you choose for example: (btw they called it a Monster Contract) Kill 12 Dragons- Reward - 5800

it really is alot of fun
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Re: Script Ideas/Modifications

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Well this one is indeed fun, i was just on my way out but still wanted to give a reply so i generalized it.
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