Knives' Chat v2.0

[brodock]

just a few "exploit" thing i found...
i have "Show Staffs" turned off, but people can still send messages to staffs using [pm
like [pm brodock...

and here is a feature request:
i'm (with my staff account) wanna be able to send messages to users, and make then able to reply but not be able to "start a conversation", just reply...

and here is another:
i disabled staff button... but i wanna be able to see other staffs online with the system using a staff account (this can be something like, it the staff is visible, the show... if it's hidden only show if you access level is high then the other one).

 

[sh1ny]

Seems like turning off public chat still allows users that are not in regions to chat. It just shows <> instead of <Public> ?

 

[kmwill23]

The problem with players being able to Pm staffers when the staff listing is disabled is fixed for next version. Will concider adding the staff list visible to staffers!

The regional chat is set to only allow chatting in regions that have a name. There is a check for the null region and a region without a name. I will need some more info from you sh1ny! if you can, send me a pic of it through email.

 

[sh1ny]

Here it is. I've set the chat to regional only, and the players are still able to see what other players type when they are not in a region.

 

[kmwill23]

Okay, found the problem right away! They are actually in a region, just one with no name. I actually didn't put that check in! Well, it is now.

Thanks for the report!

 

[kmwill23]

It's getting close to 2.01, so I figured I'd reveal a bit more of what I am including with the next release. Check out the main post for details!

I'd also like to thank everyone personally for all the ideas, and so few bugs!

 

[sh1ny]

Sounds cool Can't wait

 

[brodock]

i don't remember how the Staff tabs work but... remember to make it act and react the same way of [who... (to check accesslevels to show as online or not if hidden, etc)

 

[kmwill23]

It already does =)

Almost everything is based on someone's accesslevel being higher than another. With this staff tab change, when the admin disables the staff tab staff members will still have access to it. If higher level staffers are hidden, lower staff won't be able to see them. Higher level staffers can see them while hidden though.

I am doing final testing on the update. Shooting for tomorrow!

 

[Thraxus]

I'd suggest an option be added, that can be toggled on/off by the administrator, that would automatically relay all public chat from the [Chat command to the IRC connection as though they had used [IRC instead.. only if the connection is actually established of course.

For the lazy players that don't want to remember two different commands.

 

[kmwill23]

I like that idea =)

 

[brodock]

thanks

 

[kmwill23]

Going to let it run in test for one more day! I keep finding minor things to update =)

 

[Thraxus]

Looking forward to it.

Have you also considered adding options to relay Global listening to the console window? That way you could get an idea what everyone is talking about even if you don't have time to fire up the client.

 

[daat99]

Any chance that you'll add an option to use the "old" anti spam system ?
I kinda liked it better when it queued your message rather then ignore it completly.

 

[brodock]

Just for you know... people on my shard, loves you chat system

 

[kmwill23]

2.01 is up!

*readies bug fighting powers*

 

[sh1ny]

Here is a suggestion for the chat system :
In alot of the newer MMORPG's ( and in alot of the older in that manner - MUD's for example ) there are different chat channels : Public, Trade, Newbie Help etc. It will be nice to have such a feature. Admin customizable chat channels ( each can be either global or regional ), banning users from separate channels and option for users to listen or not to listen to given channel. Also there can be a option for assigning chat ops that are normal players to moderate a given chat channel and be able to ban players from it.

I know it's alot of work, but it would be very cool hehe

 

[kmwill23]

Actually, the predecessor to this chat system was a channel based system. I am always concidering adding that, but finding the proper way is the key!

Thanks for bringing it up =)

 

[Ashlar]

Kudos and a suggestion.

Truely great job on the chat system. Your system is the first and last word in chat for UO in my opinion.

I had an idea for something that seems easily related to your system.
A staff log. The idea is a persistant "logbook" of info that staff can add to or just read.
I would think that it would ease staff communication problems if they can jsut type something like [stafflog <message> And know that the info they just typed is available to other members of staff for refrence....Just a thought.

Anyways, like i said, Great job!