Shed,
Yes, if you could send me a copy so I can see how it Should look, I would be grateful!!! (I would be More grateful if you will consider answering the numerous (I am sure) boneheaded questions I fire off to you After I read your work.
I can be reached through pm or at taur_man@ziplip.com
By the way, I LOVE your mod pac!
I am going to keep with it. I D/L'd context, and aside from Wordwrap not wanting to work I am learning. (It is annoying to have to scroll right forever.) and I am NOT going to give up, this character is CRYING to be brought to life.
In the meantime, here is the coding I have got thus far, can someone please tell me if I am on the right track or way off base? This is only my JOIN/REFUSED - the Inquire(for my characters history and plotting) and my KICK OUT/REJOIN.
If this is in order, I plan to next add the banters in to the (same) text file (this that is here was Originally in THREE seperate Text docus, I cut/pasted it together into one) below what I have.
Something I am wondering about - Do *I* have to tell the game somehow When the banters pop up? What I mean is, I don't just want the banters to fire off one after the other from the git go..does
WeiDU sort out the when/where times?
Thanks for the support...If I can ever figure out what I am doing I will do everything in my power to give back to the group. I AM a decent writer and learning code.
Here it is, to start. (Please be honest, but kind.) :bash: :bash: :bash:
----------------------------------Code below-JUST as I wrote it!--------------------------
BEGIN Mioctob
IF ~NumTimesTalkedTo(0)~ THEN BEGIN FirstMeeting
SAY ~Mayhap to you good <SIRMAAM>! My name is October Chill.~
IF ~GlobalLT("Chapter","GLOBAL",3)~ THEN REPLY ~Mayhap to you as well October. I am <CHARNAME> and this is my band. What brings you to this tavern?~ GOTO InquireHistory
IF ~~THEN REPLY ~Mayhap to you October. My name is <CHARNAME> and these are my friends. Have you any information to share about this place?~ GOTO InquireInformation
IF ~~THEN REPLY ~Mayhap and greetings October Chill. I'm <CHARNAME>! My group and I are seeing a renegade wizard named Irenicus and could use an extra sword. Are you interested in joining up?~ GOTO Greet
IF ~~ THEN REPLY ~I've no time to talk now wench!~ GOTO GoAway END
IF ~~ THEN BEGIN InquireHistory
SAY ~An odd story to be sure. I am an adventurer as you?ve no doubt guessed; once a member of the Society of the Silver Blades, though it seems like a long time ago now. My group and I had been hired out to rid a mountain community of an evil that was plauging it through their local mines. We entered the mine proper and did a fair bit of creature crowd control, until we came upon a strange arched and glowing doorway; then... (Sigh) Have you evey had one of those days? As we started through, things got...funny. We were sent?someplace else?and once there, attracted the unkind attentions of a creature known as The Lady Of Pain. We escaped, by the by, but wound up here instead of home. Not to mention scattered all over the nine hells. I wound up materializing in a bale of hay in a barn not far from here. Times being what they are, I made my way here in search of ale. I?ve been seeking a way home, but thus far, no luck. I guess I?ll remain here for awhile. Unless... Along with being dumped here, I seem to have misplaced an item of considerable import to me. I sense that it?s somewhere within this realm but I?m betting that to get it back I?ll have to fight. Safer with a group so I?m wondering, Have you need of an extra hand <CHARNAME>?~
IF ~~ THEN REPLY ~Join me October. Minsc argues the point but adventuring beats drinking any day, well, except for Tuesday's maybe. Come along and perhaps we?ll both achieve our goals.~ DO ~SetGlobal("OctoberJoined","LOCALS",1)
JoinParty()~ EXIT
IF ~~ THEN REPLY ~Your tale fascinates me October and I am interested in having you in my group. But I think I'll come back when you're not quite as deep into your cups.~ EXIT
END
IF ~~ THEN BEGIN InquireInformation
SAY ~ I'm afraid I don't know much <CHARNAME>. I only just came to be in this place myself, landing none to gently inside a barn due north of here I might add, a short time ago. I have heard that a group known as the cowled wizards know a fair bit of magic and was considering asking for their aid. You might get information from them. I dunno though, they all seem quite mad in their own way really. Oh, and I sense that a possession of mine is somewhere in this realm... Perhaps I would have better luck with my own objectives if I were to help you with yours?~
IF ~~ THEN REPLY ~A possession huh? ...What the hells, join me October and perhaps we will both achieve our goals.~ DO ~SetGlobal("OctoberJoined","LOCALS",1)
JoinParty()~ EXIT
IF ~~ THEN REPLY ~A...possession? (Sigh and mutter: I think I?ve been through this kind of thing before?) Uhm, let me get back to you on joining, after I decide whether or not I can trust you not to betray me should we find this item and get it back for you.~ EXIT
END
IF ~~ THEN BEGIN Greet
SAY ~ I am pleased to meet you <LADYLORD> <CHARNAME>. I admit that I have heard of the name Irenicus, but know little more than that he is a sorcerer of some power and a person best not to become involved with. Still, from your body language it appears that he may be in need of an attitude adjustment; and I am...inventive...in that department. If nothing else, should we track him down he may be able to conjure me a way to get home. As long as I'm here I might as well help out. I am with you. My loyalty and bow are yours to command.~
IF ~~ THEN REPLY ~Join me then October, but before you consider getting to chummy with Irenicus, know that when we find him he has much to answer for. Among other things, he is holding a friend of mine named Imoen and I plan on getting her back!~ DO ~SetGlobal("OctoberJoined","LOCALS",1)
JoinParty()~ EXIT
IF ~~ THEN REPLY ~Your wondering if Irenicus can help with your problem gives *me* cause to wonder about *you*. I will return for you, perhaps, when I've decided that I can trust you.~ EXIT
END
IF ~~ THEN BEGIN GoAway
SAY ~WENCH?!? Wench is it? Hmmft! As you wish my <LADYLORD> I shall be here should you wish to consider your tone and make use of my skills. In the meantime...another round I think.~
IF ~~ THEN EXIT
END
IF ~NumTimesTalkedToGT(0)~ THEN BEGIN ReturnDialog
SAY ~I see that you've returned <CHARNAME>. What is it I can do for you?~
IF~~THEN REPLY ~I've thought it over and would like you to join my party.~ DO ~SetGlobal("OctoberJoined","LOCALS",1)
JoinParty()~ EXIT
IF~~THEN REPLY ~Only stopping in to see how you are. Bye now.~ GOTO RefusedAgain
END
IF~~THEN BEGIN RefusedAgain
SAY ~As you do not yet seem to want my services I will continue to indulge myself with this tavern's excellent salamander tofu.~
IF~~THEN EXIT
END
BEGIN MioctobP
IF ~Global("OctoberJoined","LOCALS",1)~ THEN BEGIN KickOut
SAY ~Shall we each find our own way then now <CHARNAME>?~
IF~~THEN REPLY ~No, you misunderstood me October. Sorry.~ DO ~ JoinParty()~ EXIT
IF~~THEN REPLY ~That would be best for now, but perhaps we can link up again later on.~ DO ~ SetGlobal("OctoberJoined","LOCALS",0)~
EXIT
END
IF ~Global("OctoberJoined","LOCALS",0)~ THEN BEGIN Rejoin
Say ~So you?re wanting me back now, is it?~
IF~~THEN REPLY ~Yes October! Grab your gear, girl, and lets go!~ DO ~ SetGlobal("OctoberJoined","LOCALS",1)
JoinParty()~ EXIT
IF~~THEN REPLY ~Not right now, but I?ll find you if I need you.~ EXIT
END
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So, basically, how bad DOES it suck? Am I anywhere close to getting it right? If so, I will move on. If not....
THANK YOU ALL - VERY MUCH!
Minotaur In maze (and a daze)
