package com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Libraries.interfaces;
import com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.core.interfaces.*;
import com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.core.*;
import com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.core.collections.*;
import com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Abilities.interfaces.*;
import com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Areas.interfaces.*;
import com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Behaviors.interfaces.*;
import com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.CharClasses.interfaces.*;
import com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Commands.interfaces.*;
import com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Common.interfaces.*;
import com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Common.interfaces.CMMsg.View;
import com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Exits.interfaces.*;
import com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Items.interfaces.*;
import com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Locales.interfaces.*;
import com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.MOBS.interfaces.*;
import com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Races.interfaces.*;
import java.util.*;
/*
Copyright 2005-2019 Bo Zimmerman
Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
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*/
/**
* Fighting, healing, determining combatants, death, attacking,
* damaging, and formations. These are all the things handled
* by the combat library. But I'm betting you already knew that.
*
* @author Bo Zimmerman
*
*/
public interface CombatLibrary extends CMLibrary
{
/**
* An enumeration of the several combat systems.
* These are specified in the coffeemud.ini file.
*
* @author Bo Zimmerman
*
*/
public enum CombatSystem
{
/**
* The default system allows one action point to be used
* by each combatant on a skill, per round. All other action
* points are automatically used on basic attacks, every round.
*/
DEFAULT,
/**
* The queue system allows all action points to be used
* by each combatant on skills. All unused action points are
* spent on basic attacks every round.
*/
QUEUE,
/**
* The manual system allows all action points to be used
* by each combatant on skills or on basic attacks, but
* all attack must be manually entered. Any unused points
* are lost every round.
*/
MANUAL,
/**
* The turn based system gives each combatant an amount of time
* to use all their action points on skills or basic attacks,
* not permitting any other combatant to act until the previous
* one completes.
*/
TURNBASED
}
/**
* Number of normal 4-second ticks per ship combat round
*/
public static final int TICKS_PER_SHIP_COMBAT = 4;
/**
* Returns all the mobs in the same room as the given mob, which
* that aren't in the mobs group. It doesn't check
* combatability, and as such, is pretty loose.
* @see CombatLibrary#allCombatants(MOB)
* @see CombatLibrary#properTargets(Ability, MOB, boolean)
* @param mob the mob to check
* @param includePlayers true to include players, false not
* @return the set of mobs who might be a future combatant
*/
public Set<MOB> allPossibleCombatants(MOB mob, boolean includePlayers);
/**
* Returns all the potential targets for the given ability, in the same
* room as the given mob. If the skill is non-malicious, it returns
* the mobs groups members, if the mob is in combat, it returns the
* mobs in combat with him/her, and if the skill is malicious, it returns all
* potential combatants.
* @see CombatLibrary#allCombatants(MOB)
* @see CombatLibrary#allPossibleCombatants(MOB, boolean)
* @param A the skill you want targets for
* @param caster the user of the skill
* @param includePlayers true to include players, false otherwise
* @return the proper targets for the given skill
*/
public Set<MOB> properTargets(Ability A, MOB caster, boolean includePlayers);
/**
* If the given mob is not in combat, this returns null.
* Otherwise, it returns all the mobs in the same room
* that are fighting the mob, or a follower.
* @see CombatLibrary#allPossibleCombatants(MOB, boolean)
* @see CombatLibrary#properTargets(Ability, MOB, boolean)
* @param mob the fighting mob
* @return the set of combatants.
*/
public Set<MOB> allCombatants(MOB mob);
/**
* This strange method makes sure that none of the mobs
* in the given mobs group are fighting each other.
* @param mob the mob whose group needs peace.
*/
public void makePeaceInGroup(MOB mob);
/**
* Returns the given mobs armor, after adjusting for
* hunger, thirst, fatigue, position, and dexterity.
* @see com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Common.interfaces.PhyStats#armor()
* @param mob the mob whose armor needs adjusting
* @return the given mobs adjusted armor value
*/
public int adjustedArmor(MOB mob);
/**
* Returns the given armor value, after adjusting for
* hunger, thirst, fatigue, position, and dexterity.
* Assumes an average random mob.
* @see com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Common.interfaces.PhyStats#armor()
* @param armorValue the base armor value to start from
* @return the given adjusted armor value
*/
public int adjustedArmor(int armorValue);
/**
* Returns the given mobs attack bonus, after adjusting for
* hunger, thirst, fatigue, position, and strength.
* @see com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Common.interfaces.PhyStats#armor()
* @param mob the mob whose attack bonus needs adjusting
* @param target i guess this is who they are fighting
* @return the given mobs adjusted attack bonus
*/
public int adjustedAttackBonus(MOB mob, MOB target);
/**
* Returns the given attack bonus, after adjusting for
* hunger, thirst, fatigue, position, and strength.
* Assumes an average mob otherwise.
* @see com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Common.interfaces.PhyStats#armor()
* @param baseAttack the base attack bonus to work from.
* @return the given adjusted attack bonus
*/
public int adjustedAttackBonus(int baseAttack);
/**
* Returns the given mob (or weapons, if provided) damage bonus,
* after adjusting for hunger, thirst, fatigue, position, and
* strength, from the proper damage formula, which depends on the
* weapon and the target.
* @param mob the mob who wants adjusted damage
* @param weapon the weapon used by the mob against target, or null
* @param target the target being hit, or null
* @param bonusDamage any bonus to base damage
* @param allowCrits true to apply crit if crit damage occurs
* @param biasHigh random numbers are always biased high
* @return the total adjusted damage
*/
public int adjustedDamage(MOB mob, Weapon weapon, MOB target, int bonusDamage, boolean allowCrits, boolean biasHigh);
/**
* Returns the given unarmed damage bonus,
* after adjusting for hunger, thirst, fatigue, position, and
* strength, from the proper damage formula, which assumes a
* standard unarmed mob with average stats.
* @param baseDamage base damage
* @param level the level of the mob
* @param biasHigh random numbers are always biased high
* @return the total adjusted damage
*/
public int adjustedDamage(int baseDamage, int level, boolean biasHigh);
/**
* Gathers the given attackers adjusted attack and the given defenders adjusted armor,
* applies a fudge factor, and makes a to-hit roll.
* @see CombatLibrary#rollToHit(int, int, int)
* @param attacker the attacking mob
* @param defender the mob being attacked
* @return true if the hit roll succeeded, false if it failed
*/
public boolean rollToHit(MOB attacker, MOB defender);
/**
* Given the exact attack score, against the given defense score, and
* the given percentage adjustment.
* @see CombatLibrary#rollToHit(MOB, MOB)
* @param attack the attack score
* @param defence the armor score
* @param adjustment the percentage adjustment
* @return true if the attack roll succeeds, false if it fails.
*/
public boolean rollToHit(int attack, int defence, int adjustment);
/**
* Forces all the mobs in the same room to stop
* fighting the given mob, with possible exceptions.
* @param mob the mob who needs peace
* @param exceptionSet null, or a set of mobs not to apply this to.
*/
public void forcePeaceAllFightingAgainst(final MOB mob, final Set<MOB> exceptionSet);
/**
* Returns all the mobs in the same room as the given mob
* who are attacking the given mob, and puts them in the given set.
* @param mob the mob who is in combat
* @param set the set to put combatants in, or null to make one
* @return the same set sent in
*/
public Set<MOB> getAllFightingAgainst(final MOB mob, Set<MOB> set);
/**
* When a mobs hit points fall below the wimp level, they panic,
* which often causes the mob to flee. This method will initiate
* that process by causing a combat panic, and either posting
* it to the room, or adding it as a trailer to the given msg.
* Generates a CMMsg message and sends it to the mobs room.
* @see CombatLibrary#postDeath(MOB, MOB, CMMsg)
* @param mob the mob who is panicing
* @param addHere null, or the message to add the panic to
*/
public void postPanic(MOB mob, CMMsg addHere);
/**
* This method will create an official death message for the
* given deadM mob, by the given killerM mob. It will then
* either post it, or add it as a trailer to the given msg
* Generates a CMMsg message and sends it to the target room.
* @see CombatLibrary#postPanic(MOB, CMMsg)
* @param killerM the killer mob
* @param deadM the dead mob
* @param addHere null, or the message to add this one to.
*/
public void postDeath(MOB killerM, MOB deadM, CMMsg addHere);
/**
* This method causes a mundane attack to occur by the given
* attack to the given target using the given weapon. If
* no weapon is given, it might attempt a draw first.
* Generates a CMMsg message and sends it to the target room.
* @param attacker the attacker mob
* @param target the target mob
* @param weapon the weapon used by the attacker, or null
* @return true if the attack succeeded, false if it failed.
*/
public boolean postAttack(MOB attacker, MOB target, Item weapon);
/**
* This method causes a mundane attack by the given attacking mob (which
* may be a fake factory mob) on the given attacking ship against the
* given target ship with the given siege weapon.
* @param attacker the attacking agent mob
* @param attackingShip the ship the attacker is on
* @param target the target ship
* @param weapon the siege weapon used
* @param wasAHit true to register a hit, false to register an attack
* @return true if the attack succeeded, false if it failed
*/
public boolean postShipAttack(MOB attacker, PhysicalAgent attackingShip, PhysicalAgent target, Weapon weapon, boolean wasAHit);
/**
* Returns whether the given attacking mob, on the given attacker ship, may attack the people and property
* of the given defending ship.
* @param mob the agent attacker
* @param defender the attacked ship
* @return true if an attack is authorized, false otherwise
*/
public boolean mayIAttackThisVessel(final MOB mob, final PhysicalAgent defender);
/**
* Posts a message of healing from the given healer to the given
* target using the given optional Ability tool. There are no
* optional parameters here, except the msg of course
* Generates a CMMsg message and sends it to the target room.
* @param healer the healer mob
* @param target the target mob being healed
* @param tool the skill doing the healing, or null
* @param healing the amount of healing to do
* @param messageCode msg code for the source and others code
* @param allDisplayMessage the string to show everyone
* @return true if the healing post worked, false otherwise
*/
public boolean postHealing(MOB healer, MOB target, Ability tool, int healing, int messageCode, String allDisplayMessage);
/**
* Because damage messages are basically always modified in message preview (okMessage),
* there is no point in putting the amount of damage into the message string. Because of this
* the string <DAMAGE> or <DAMAGES> is put as a placeholder, and then this method
* is called to replace those tags with actual damage words based on the given final amount
* and the given weapon type, and a clue as to who would see the message
* @see com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Common.interfaces.CMMsg.View
* @see CombatLibrary#postDamage(MOB, MOB, Environmental, int, int, int, String)
* @param str the original string with the appropriate tag
* @param damage the final amount of damage
* @param damageType the weapon type code {@link com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Items.interfaces.Weapon#TYPE_BASHING}
* @param sourceTargetSTO the view of the message
* @return the final modified string
*/
public String replaceDamageTag(String str, int damage, int damageType, CMMsg.View sourceTargetSTO);
/**
* The official way to post damage that is happening.
* It generates a message and sends it to the target room.
* Handles MXP tagging, fight coloring, and other details on the
* string message. replaceDataTag is called to ensure a proper
* damage word.
* @see CombatLibrary#replaceDamageTag(String, int, int, CMMsg.View)
* @param attacker the attacking mob
* @param target the target mob being healed
* @param weapon the item weapon, ability skill, or null tool used to damage
* @param damage the initial amount of damage
* @param messageCode msg code for the source and others code
* @param damageType the weapon type code {@link com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Items.interfaces.Weapon#TYPE_BASHING}
* @param allDisplayMessage the message to send
*/
public void postDamage(MOB attacker, MOB target, Environmental weapon, int damage, int messageCode, int damageType, String allDisplayMessage);
/**
* An alternative to {@link CombatLibrary#postWeaponAttackResult(MOB, MOB, Item, boolean)}.
* This method handles only a hit with a weapon, which will post damage.
* Generates a CMMsg message and sends it to the SOURCE room. Call this
* instead of postAttackResult when the amount of damage done is custom
* instead of random.
* @return the message sent to the source room, or null
* @see CombatLibrary#replaceDamageTag(String, int, int, CMMsg.View)
* @param source the attacker
* @param target the target
* @param item the weapon used
* @param damageInt the amount of damage done by the weapon
*/
public CMMsg postWeaponDamage(MOB source, MOB target, Item item, int damageInt);
/**
* This method handles both a hit or a miss with a weapon. The
* hit, obviously, posts damage, while the miss, posts a miss.
* replaceDataTag is called to ensure a proper damage word.
* Generates a CMMsg message and sends it to the SOURCE room.
* @return the message sent to the source room, or null
* @see CombatLibrary#replaceDamageTag(String, int, int, CMMsg.View)
* @param source the attacker
* @param target the target
* @param item the weapon used
* @param success true if it was a hit with damage, false if it was a miss
*/
public CMMsg postWeaponAttackResult(MOB source, MOB target, Item item, boolean success);
/**
* This method handles both a hit or a miss with a weapon between two
* ships in combat. The hit, obviously, posts damage, while the miss,
* posts a miss. replaceDataTag is called to ensure a proper damage word.
* Generates a CMMsg message and sends it to the common room.
* @see CombatLibrary#replaceDamageTag(String, int, int, CMMsg.View)
* @param source the agent of the attack
* @param attacker the attacker
* @param defender the target
* @param weapon the weapon used
* @param success true if it was a hit with damage, false if it was a miss
*/
public void postShipWeaponAttackResult(MOB source, PhysicalAgent attacker, PhysicalAgent defender, Weapon weapon, boolean success);
/**
* This method handles an item taking damage. If the item is subject
* to wear and tear, it will take the amount of specific damage
* given until it gets below 0, after which it is destroyed. If the
* item is not subject to wear and tear, any positive damage destroys
* the item.
* @param mob the mob doing damage to an item
* @param I the item being damaged
* @param tool the weapon or skill used to do the damage
* @param damageAmount the amount of damage done (0-100)
* @param messageType the CMMsg message code for source and others
* @param message the message string
*/
public void postItemDamage(MOB mob, Item I, Environmental tool, int damageAmount, int messageType, String message);
/**
* Returns the front of the follower line for
* this mob. If this mob is following someone, it returns
* the MOB being ultimately followed, otherwise it
* just returns the mob
* @param mob the mob who might be following someone
* @return the leader mob
*/
public MOB getFollowedLeader(MOB mob);
/**
* Returns this mobs combat formation an an array
* of string lists, where each entry is a "row" in the
* formation, and the lists contain the mobs at that
* row. Only the leaders formation settings matter,
* so any mob can be sent, because the leader will be
* teased out and used.
* @see CombatLibrary#getFormationFollowed(MOB)
* @see CombatLibrary#getFormationAbsOrder(MOB)
* @param mob a member of a group with a formation.
* @return the formation.
*/
public List<MOB>[] getFormation(MOB mob);
/**
* Returns the list of mobs behind the given mob in
* their respective formation order.
* @see CombatLibrary#getFormation(MOB)
* @see CombatLibrary#getFormationAbsOrder(MOB)
* @param mob the mob in the formation
* @return the list of mobs behind the given one
*/
public List<MOB> getFormationFollowed(MOB mob);
/**
* Returns the numeric position of the given mob
* in his or her combat formation.
* @see CombatLibrary#getFormationFollowed(MOB)
* @see CombatLibrary#getFormation(MOB)
* @param mob the mob in formation
* @return the numeric order, with 0 being front.
*/
public int getFormationAbsOrder(MOB mob);
/**
* Returns the character class of the given killer,
* or their leader if they are following someone
* who is not a mob.
* @see CombatLibrary#getCombatDividers(MOB, MOB, CharClass)
* @see CombatLibrary#getCombatBeneficiaries(MOB, MOB, CharClass)
* @param killer the killer
* @param killed the killed
* @return the leaders char class
*/
public CharClass getCombatDominantClass(MOB killer, MOB killed);
/**
* Returns all the mobs for whom experience awards must be divided
* before awarding. This does not mean the others do not get
* experience, just that they aren't counted for the purposes of
* decreasing the experience each member wil get. This is usually
* used to exclude the mob followers of certain classes.
* @see CombatLibrary#getCombatBeneficiaries(MOB, MOB, CharClass)
* @see CombatLibrary#getCombatDominantClass(MOB, MOB)
* @param killer the killer
* @param killed the killed the killer killed
* @param combatCharClass the charclass of the leader (usually)
* @return the set of mobs who must decrease experience through division.
*/
public Set<MOB> getCombatDividers(MOB killer, MOB killed, CharClass combatCharClass);
/**
* Returns all the mobs set to benefit from the death of the given killed
* mob by the given killer. This means going through the followers,
* and asking the classes if they are allowed to benefit from xp.\
* @see CombatLibrary#getCombatDividers(MOB, MOB, CharClass)
* @see CombatLibrary#getCombatDominantClass(MOB, MOB)
* @param killer the killer of the killed
* @param killed the killed one
* @param combatCharClass the charclass of the killer
* @return the set of mobs who get xp from the kill
*/
public Set<MOB> getCombatBeneficiaries(MOB killer, MOB killed, CharClass combatCharClass);
/**
* Returns the friendly armor string for the given mob,
* describing how well armored they are.
* @see CombatLibrary#fightingProwessStr(MOB)
* @param mob the mob who has armor
* @return the displayable armor string
*/
public String armorStr(MOB mob);
/**
* Returns the friendly attack string for the given mob,
* describing how well attacky they are.
* @see CombatLibrary#armorStr(MOB)
* @param mob the mob who has attack
* @return the displayable attack string
*/
public String fightingProwessStr(MOB mob);
/**
* Returns the friendly damage prowess string for the given mob,
* describing how well damagy they are.
* @param mob the mob who damages
* @return the displayable damage string
*/
public String damageProwessStr(MOB mob);
/**
* Given the weapon type and amount of damage,
* this method returns the hit/damage string from
* the lists.ini file that matches.
* @see com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Items.interfaces.Weapon#TYPE_BASHING
* @param type the weapon type
* @param damage the amount of damage
* @return the hit/damage word
*/
public String standardHitWord(int type, int damage);
/**
* Given the weapon type and percent of damage 0 to 1,
* this method returns the hit/damage string from
* the lists.ini file that matches.
* @see com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Items.interfaces.Weapon#TYPE_BASHING
* @param type the weapon type
* @param pct the percent of damage from 0.0 to 1.0
* @return the hit/damage word
*/
public String standardHitWord(int type, double pct);
/**
* Given the weapon type and classification and name,
* this method returns either the fullly filled out weapon
* miss string, or generic non-extended non-weapon miss string
* from the lists.ini file that matches.
* @see com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Items.interfaces.Weapon#TYPE_DESCS
* @see com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Items.interfaces.Weapon#CLASS_DESCS
* @param weaponDamageType the weapon type
* @param weaponClassification the weapon classification
* @param weaponName the name of the weapon
* @param useExtendedMissString true to include the weapon name, false for a shorter message
* @return the fully formed swing and miss string
*/
public String standardMissString(int weaponDamageType, int weaponClassification, String weaponName, boolean useExtendedMissString);
/**
* Given the weapon type and classification and name,
* this method returns either the fullly filled out weapon
* hit/damage string from the lists.ini file that matches.
* @see com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Items.interfaces.Weapon#TYPE_DESCS
* @see com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Items.interfaces.Weapon#CLASS_DESCS
* @param weaponDamageType the weapon type
* @param weaponClass the weapon classification
* @param damageAmount the amount of damage done
* @param weaponName the name of the weapon
* @return the fully formed hit and damage string
*/
public String standardHitString(int weaponDamageType, int weaponClass, int damageAmount, String weaponName);
/**
* When a particular race does not provide its own override
* health condition message, this method provides the base
* message from the list.ini file. It returns the condition
* of the given mob as seen by the given viewer.
* @param viewer the viewer of the mob
* @param mob the mob who has a health condition
* @return the condition of the health of the mob
*/
public String standardMobCondition(MOB viewer, MOB mob);
/**
* When the source does something to the target that the
* target resists, and the given message has a targetminor
* containing the type of damage that's being resisted,
* this message will generate and tack on a new message
* with the resistance of the target, and flag the given
* message as having been resisted.
* @see com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.Common.interfaces.CMMsg#addTrailerMsg(CMMsg)
* @param source the attacker
* @param target the defender who is resisting
* @param msg the message to flag as being resisted and tack on resistance msg
*/
public void resistanceMsgs(MOB source, MOB target, CMMsg msg);
/**
* Given an attacking source and a defending target and the sources weapon
* or skill, this method will set the distance between the source and target
* from each other.
* @see com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.MOBS.interfaces.MOB#setRangeToTarget(int)
* @param source the attacker
* @param target the target
* @param tool the sources weapon
*/
public void establishRange(MOB source, MOB target, Environmental tool);
/**
* When the given observerM witnesses the given attacker mob attacking
* the given defender mob, this method checks to see if the observer has
* a dog in the fight, and if they do, causes them to start fighting
* either the attacker or the defender.
* @param observerM the observer mob who might be a follower
* @param defenderM the defender mob who is being attacked
* @param attackerM the attacker mob who is attacking the defender
*/
public void makeFollowersFight(MOB observerM, MOB defenderM, MOB attackerM);
/**
* When a healing message targeting a given mob is received,
* this method is called to actually do the healing.
* @param msg the healing message
*/
public void handleBeingHealed(CMMsg msg);
/**
* When a damaging message targeting a given mob is received,
* this method is called to actually do the damaging.
* @param msg the damaging message
*/
public void handleBeingDamaged(CMMsg msg);
/**
* When an attack message targeting a given mob is received,
* this method is called to react to the attack. If the
* target is not in combat, range is established and the target
* is pissed off (has their victim set). An attack roll is
* then made for the source and the results used to alter the
* message. The target will also be made to stand.
* The message has a source attacker, target, and the tool is
* a weapon.
* @param msg the attack message
*/
public void handleBeingAssaulted(CMMsg msg);
/**
* When a player has nobattlespam, this method is called when
* damage is observed to add to the totals.
* @param observerM the observer of the combat
* @param target the damaged thing.
* @param amount the amount of damage.
* @return true if it was counted
*/
public boolean handleDamageSpam(MOB observerM, final Physical target, int amount);
/**
* When a player has nobattlespam, this method is called when
* damage is observed to report the totals from the last
* combat round.
* @param mob the no spam observer.
*/
public void handleDamageSpamSummary(final MOB mob);
/**
* When a death message is received by a mob and the message
* has the mob as a source, this method is called to kill
* the source of the message off. The message has a source
* as dead person, the target is null, and the tool is the
* killer.
* @param msg the death message
*/
public void handleDeath(CMMsg msg);
/**
* When an observer observes a death, this method is called
* is called to have the observer react.
* @param observer the one observing the death
* @param fighting the dead mob
* @param msg the death message
*/
public void handleObserveDeath(MOB observer, MOB fighting, CMMsg msg);
/**
* When a death occurs, there are certain record keeping processes
* that need to happen. This method does nothing but make sure
* those records are kept. The message has a source
* as dead person, the target is null, and the tool is the
* killer.
* @param msg the death message
*/
public void doDeathPostProcessing(CMMsg msg);
/**
* Returns whether the system properties specify that, when the
* given dead mob does by the hand of the given killer mob, that
* the dead mob won't actually die, but just be knocked out.
* @param deadM the dead mob
* @param killerM the killer mob
* @return true if there's no death, but only being knocked out
*/
public boolean isKnockedOutUponDeath(MOB deadM, MOB killerM);
/**
* When a player dies or flees, the system coffeemud.ini file
* defines the consequences of losing the fight.
* @param deadM the mob who died or is fleeing
* @param killerM the killer or attacker of the given mob
* @param consequences the list of consequence strings from the ini file
* @param lostExperience a one dimensional array containing the base experience to lose
* @param message the xp loss message, sometimes localized, sometimes not.. you got me!
* @return false if the mob is obliterated, true otherwise
*/
public boolean handleCombatLossConsequences(MOB deadM, MOB killerM, String[] consequences, int[] lostExperience, String message);
/**
* This is the heart of the main combat engine. Every tick that a mob
* is in combat, and is permitted to use auto attacks, this method is called.
* It figures out how many weapon attacks to dish out, and dishes them.
* @param fighter the attacker
*/
public void tickCombat(MOB fighter);
/**
* If an NPC attacker comes under the sudden effect of a spell, and
* knows who is responsible, but are not presently in combat, this
* method will start combat with them.
* @param attacker the wronged npc party
* @param defender the defender who wronged the attacker
* @return true if an attack was tried, false if not.
*/
public boolean postRevengeAttack(MOB attacker, MOB defender);
/**
* Every tick, this method is called. If the given mob is not
* in combat, it will help the mob recover some of their hit points,
* mana, movement, etc.
* @param mob the mob who is recovering
*/
public void recoverTick(MOB mob);
/**
* The heart of the alternative turn-based combat engine, this method is
* called every tick to determine if it is the given mobs turn to fight.
* If it is not the method returns false, and if it is, true
* @param mob the mob who wants to fight
* @param R the room the mob is in
* @param A the area the room is in
* @return true if its time to fight, false otherwise
*/
public boolean doTurnBasedCombat(final MOB mob, final Room R, final Area A);
/**
* Every tick, THIS method is called to make the given mob a little more
* hungry and thirsty. It might even expend movement if they are walking
* around.
* @param mob the mob who needs to get hungry
* @param expendMovement true to also expend the rooms movement amt, false otherwise
*/
public void expendEnergy(final MOB mob, final boolean expendMovement);
/**
* For a valid set of killers who are benefitting from having killed the given killed mob,
* this method will make repeated postExperience calls after having calculated their
* exp bounty for the kill.
* @see ExpLevelLibrary#postExperience(MOB, MOB, String, int, boolean)
* @param killers a set of mobs to benefit from the kill
* @param dividers a set of mobs who must divide the xp.. usually subset of killers
* @param killed the mob killed
*/
public void dispenseExperience(Set<MOB> killers, Set<MOB> dividers, MOB killed);
/**
* When a mob can't breathe, it actually takes some work to figure out if
* anyone is to blame. This method attempts to place the blame anywhere
* but on the victim him or herself.
* @param victim the one who can't breathe
* @return the mob to blame
*/
public MOB getBreatheKiller(MOB victim);
/**
* Returns whether the given item is classified as a ammunition
* firing siege weapon, as used on a sailing ship.
* @param I the item to check
* @return true if its a siege weapon, false otherwise
*/
public boolean isAShipSiegeWeapon(Item I);
/**
* Returns the number of base hull points that the given ship has.
* @param ship the ship to get points for
* @return the base hull points of the ship
*/
public int getShipHullPoints(BoardableShip ship);
/**
* Checks to see if the given message gets a saving throw
* for the given mob and, if so, applies it.
* @param mob the mob to save
* @param msg the message that might apply
* @return true if the message na or save only, false to cancel
*/
public boolean checkSavingThrows(final MOB mob, final CMMsg msg);
/**
* Checks to see if the given message gets a saving throw
* for the given mob damage and, if so, adjusts it
* @param mob the mob to save
* @param msg the message that might apply
* @return true if the message na or save only, false to cancel
*/
public boolean checkDamageSaves(final MOB mob, final CMMsg msg);
/**
* Handles the effects of extreme gravity and other acceleration
* as from a ship.
* @param mob the mob feeling the effect
* @param msg the message doing the effect
*/
public void handleBeingGravitied(final MOB mob, CMMsg msg);
}
