[X] My Assistant

It will check for typographically similar substitutions, yes.

Which is a fancy way of saying that when it checks for similar names, it'll use a rule that o=0 and 1=i=l.

So there will be some check for these, which will do... what? (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

Pick just one of them for battle? Delete..? Ban!? (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif)

I would like to know you-know-who's reaction.

Voldemort?

@varst

It'll depend on what Tenb have to say. So... drumroll? (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif)

I know it's unlikely, but if the answer is delete or ban, we may need a lot of popcorn. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

can we have a crystal drop checkpoint every 4-5 rounds in crysfest

it'd be almost worth it then

ah whats that

So there will be some check for these, which will do... what? (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

Uhm, it won't let you name them that.

As for existing ones, it'll loop through them in order, if there is a conflict the later created ones will be unnamed and need a new name set to be reactivated.

inb4 Eila Juutilainen Ilmatar

Uhm, it won't let you name them that.

As for existing ones, it'll loop through them in order, if there is a conflict the later created ones will be unnamed and need a new name set to be reactivated.

I have a couple of monsters named like that, but I don't mind renaming them for this reason:

I would like to know you-know-who's reaction.

we may need a lot of popcorn. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Totally worth it. Awaiting critical mass. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Uhm, it won't let you name them that.

As for existing ones, it'll loop through them in order, if there is a conflict the later created ones will be unnamed and need a new name set to be reactivated.

Oh, I see. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/blush.gif)

I am a little skeptical how well such filter will work; teh interwebz are so full of creative smartass... Oh well, I guess it will work for the default font at least.


Wait a minute... Not sure if I got it right, but does this mean that someone has to change their monster name!? (IMG:[bbs.pramool.com] http://bbs.pramool.com/webboard/pic/130.gif)

This post has been edited by buktore: Jun 2 2012, 20:01

new monsters
Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen twin sister
Eila Juutilainen Ilmatar evil twin
Hitokiri85
5EverLost

Which is a fancy way of saying that when it checks for similar names, it'll use a rule that o=0 and 1=i=l.

So does that mean these are okay:

Eila Ilmatar-Juutilainen
Eila Ilmatar (two spaces) Juutilainen
3ila Ilmatar Juutilainen
Pilot Officer Eila Ilmatar-Juutilainen
etc

I wonder if the owner of the item shop bot/script that's running right now made some mistake or oversight in the config; apart from other unknown items (probably the obvious slaughter+destruction binding), it seem to snatch anything with the word 'Metal' in it, including Low-Grade 'Metal'.

And I was wondering for like a day now that why would anyone want to buy it, let alone with such 'enthusiasm' ... (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

This post has been edited by buktore: Jun 2 2012, 20:39

I think consecutive whitespaces are already collapsed into single spaces

I don't suppose we could have back the monster list or at least a new row in the Scan table showing the monster's owner?

I wonder if the owner of the item shop bot/script that's running right now made some mistake or oversight in the config; apart from other unknown items (probably the obvious slaughter+destruction binding), it seem to snatch anything with the word 'Metal' in it, including Low-Grade 'Metal'.

And I was wondering for like a day now that why would anyone want to buy it, let alone with such 'enthusiasm' ... (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

How do you tell if it is a shopping bot?

Seems to me some filthy rich players want to upgrade their non-Magnificent equipments as soon as possible.

I think consecutive whitespaces are already collapsed into single spaces

I don't suppose we could have back the monster list or at least a new row in the Scan table showing the monster's owner?

Yes. And yes. Well, the second one.

How do you tell if it is a shopping bot?

Seems to me some filthy rich players want to upgrade their non-Magnificent equipments as soon as possible.

Experience. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Well... I've gone through so many 'bazaar war' so I know about this kind of thing. After all, I do this for a living. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

This post has been edited by buktore: Jun 2 2012, 21:08

I wonder if the owner of the item shop bot/script that's running right now made some mistake or oversight in the config; apart from other unknown items (probably the obvious slaughter+destruction binding), it seem to snatch anything with the word 'Metal' in it, including Low-Grade 'Metal'.

And I was wondering for like a day now that why would anyone want to buy it, let alone with such 'enthusiasm' ... (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

I don't see how that's an indication for a bot. Metals are always sold out so it's nothing new.
But there was something weird earlier today. I was anticipating a binding of destruction (among other things) and I still lost. Lost to all of them. But it annoyed me cuz I was anticipating it! (It was a call based on what was dumped before.)
And nobody posted anything in the what a shame topic about it.. Were pretty great materials too.. just about anythng worth getting.

I would like to know you-know-who's reaction.

The one who shall remain unnamed will probably broadcast it soon enough. Just sit by the river...

Anyways, I'd rather have a poll button next to the monster's name to cast a vote against it (once per monster per user) provided you select an explanation from a list: misleading, mispelled duplicate, fucking meaningless, offensive.

The first one is obvious, albeit harmless as 4EL pointed out. The second one is obvious too, it adresses the various E1la, Ebiru and whatnot. The third one encompasses "average" & "magnificent" pieces of crap and other referenceless and meaningless "names". If you don't wanna spend 5 seconds to think of a proper name for your critter you shouldn't even be allowed to have one in the first place. The fourth one is the most important, IMO. If there's one thing that seriously pisses me off is racial slurs and pointlessly vulgar names.


BTW, having over half of the monster DB under PL 25 is mind-boggling. I'd never have thought it was possible...

inb4 Eila Juutilainen Ilmatar

When you think of the alternative, it suddenly becomes acceptable...

And yes. Well, the second one.

That'd be nice indeed.


Edit: not sure who did it, but thanks and... (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

This post has been edited by Hoheneim: Jun 2 2012, 21:12

:: Oh, it's gone now... Heh... So the bot owner seem to saw my post and have the problem 'fixed' now, i.e. it's now only buy Mid-Grade Metal+ instead...

Hmm... whodunnit? (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

I don't see how that's an indication for a bot.

So... Is it you who run the script? (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

There's a different between Bot and Human; the timing. It's hard to explain, so meh... And in this case, there's some strong circumstantial evidence since 1-2 days ago + active testing just now; all tests were positive.

This post has been edited by buktore: Jun 2 2012, 21:21

I think you are just paranoid. It's just a lot of people camping the bazaar with faster connections than you. I mean, you already said here that you have latency issues.