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Chemdawg

Chemdawg

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Hello friends,

Linking an item in chat that provides information isn't an unfamiliar feature to many. If you're acquainted with this topic, but would still like to read a few of my ideas please continue reading. If you've never used this feature before I mention a few possibilities on how it might work specifically on the users end. Players should be able to access an in-game chat feature that allows users to link & view an item in specific chat channels.

restricting this feature from being used in Public Chat to prevent abuse


How it Would Work:

Players would hover their curser over an item in their inventory or equipment tabs, and press a specific keybinds (ex:Shift + Z) causing the item's name to be mentioned in the players chat bar.

Other Ideas:

Player could select use on the item in the player inventory/equipment and then press a specific keybinds.
Player selects an in-game option either listed under the item(in the inventory/equipment tab or near the chat menu.
Player types command in chat bar (ex:/mention) then hover over the desired item.


What Players Would See:

After the player mentions a specific item they would be able to interact with the text by simply hovering their cursor over the text or by clicking the item's name. A small window with a transparent background, featuring the item's name with a list of characteristics(ex: bonuses, weight, Grand Exchange Rate, max/hp restore), should appear.

Other Ideas:

The item's name either highlighted, italicized, bold, or a different color than the player's chat settings. This would allow the player to tell if an item's was linked in chat or not.



Thanks for reading; feedback would be greatly appreciated.

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23-Dec-2022 00:22:55

Avid Sparx

Avid Sparx

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I've enjoyed being able to do this in other games...I remember when RS had the "auto-chat" deal that allowed one to link their level in a skill, and I don't see why this would be much different. 'Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.'
T. Pratchett, 1948-2015 RIP, you are missed

18-Jan-2023 00:53:42

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