Annotated Objects (Disscussion on Implementation)

Nazrix · 2002-08-24T01:30:11

This is about some things we discussed many months ago about items that would broadcast their function similar to Sims. Here is the description of my version of it for a CRPG type of game. Basically, the NPC will internally check every so often what he/she needs based on rules that you can create via some functions. So after this, the NPC will have an updated list of the things he needs (hunger, thirst, sleep, etc). Then there will be items or objects in the world. Each one will have at least one need that it will be able to help and it will know what action the NPC would take to use its help. For instance a Food object would help the need HUNGER by using it with a EAT action. So every so often the item will broadcast what it can do (fix hunger, fix thirst, etc). If the NPC's need matches that of the item, the NPC can create what I called a Mission. A mission is basically a set of actions that has a goal. This could be EATING, etc. So in this case, a EAT mission is created and is processed every so many seconds or whatever until the mission has been completed. Although, some missions can have time limits like retrieving an item. I will eventually add some kind of priority system so that missions are processed in some kind of order of priority. I know there are some holes in this process. Any suggestions? I could post examples of how the fuctions are called too if anyone's curious. A CRPG in development... Need help? Well, go FAQ yourself. "I'm gay, please convert me." - Nes8bit [edited by - Nazrix on August 4, 2002 12:43:50 PM] [edited by - Nazrix on August 4, 2002 1:38:10 PM]

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Started by Nazrix August 04, 2002 11:33 AM

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August 21, 2002 01:59 PM

What are annotated objects?

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August 21, 2002 02:04 PM

I thought that''s what you called them

Need help? Well, go FAQ yourself. "Just don't look at the hole." -- Unspoken_Magi

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August 24, 2002 01:30 AM

quote: Original post by Nazrix
I thought that''s what you called them

So how do these annotated objects work, exactly?

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"To understand the horse you'll find that you're going to be working on yourself. The horse will give you the answers and he will question you to see if you are sure or not."
- Ray Hunt, in Think Harmony With Horses
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