Targeting when name matches adjective

Baldric · **Posted:** Sat Dec 10, 2011 2:19 pm

I ran into a melodious male half-elf today. I was unable to target him without using at least 5 letters from his adjective. Once he greeted me I realized it was because his name was Melos.

Quote:

The Inn of the Rumbling Zakami
The light cream primary color of the walls bring out the vastness of this
room, and the various metallic colored glints are highlighted further by
themetals used about the various windows, archways, and doorway leading back
into the street. Additionally painted about the various wall and door
borders is a thick and colorful pattern of deep maroon, green, blue, and
purple. The gentle scents of desert blossoms including chrysanthemum,
chamomile, jasmine, rose, papyrus blossom, and lotus blend and waft through
the area. Small silken arrangements of these flowers infused with oil are
made upon the wooden round tables, in the traditional style. The tables are
arranged with four chairs each, about a rectangular stage area on the
western side of the northern wall. An iron bin rests near the edge of the
stage. Various paintings depicting Zhensh landscapes are hung on the wall
along with a handful of other objects, including weapons. A brightly
painted sign is posted on the southern wall.
Obvious exits: e(closed) w nw sw(closed)
A silver-winged pegasus stands here looking majestic.
A melodious male half-elf is resting here.
Nethandial (a large male elf) is resting here.
(Charmed) The grey wolf is flying here mounted by you.
A graceful grey wolf holds you in her piercing gaze.
Vinoria (an angelic female elf) is flying here.
Vinoria (an angelic female elf) is flying here.
Vinoria (an angelic female elf) is flying here.
Vinoria (an angelic female elf) is flying here.
Vinoria (an angelic female elf) is flying here.
Vinoria (an angelic female elf) is flying here.
The innkeeper is here, cleaning a table.

[HP:100%] [ME:100%] [PE:100%]
>
l mel
You do not see that here.

[HP:100%] [ME:100%] [PE:100%]
>
A melodious male half-elf hums softly.

[HP:100%] [ME:100%] [PE:100%]
>
l melodious
This half-elven man is tall with a lean build. His hair is a long,
flowing golden blonde and his eyes are as blue as a tropical ocean cove.
His overall appearance is meticulously taken care of and he's obsessively
groomed. Looking closer at him, you also notice...
His head is scratched.
His chest is scratched.
His abdomen is scratched.
His left arm is scratched.
His right arm is scratched.
His left leg is scratched.
His right leg is scratched.
Overall, a melodious male half-elf has a few scratches.

A melodious male half-elf is using:
<worn on finger> a thick steel band (brand new)
<worn on finger> a thick steel band (brand new)
<worn around neck> a steel chain link necklace (brand new)
<worn around neck> a steel chain link necklace (brand new)
<worn on body> a shirt of riveted brass chainmail (brand new)
<worn on head> a hood of riveted brass chainmail (brand new)
<worn on legs> a pair of riveted brass chainmail leggings (brand new)
<worn on feet> a pair of riveted brass chainmail boots (brand new)
<worn on hands> a pair of riveted brass chainmail gauntlets (brand new)
<worn on arms> a pair of riveted brass chainmail sleeves (brand new)
<worn about body> a gladiator's leather satchel (very good)
<worn about waist> a belt of riveted brass chainmail (brand new)
<worn around wrist> a thick steel bracer (brand new)
<worn around wrist> a thick steel bracer (brand new)
<both hands> a blue-steel claymore (brand new)

[HP:100%] [ME:100%] [PE:100%]
>
l melo
You do not see that here.

[HP:100%] [ME:100%] [PE:100%]
>
l melodi
This half-elven man is tall with a lean build. His hair is a long,
flowing golden blonde and his eyes are as blue as a tropical ocean cove.
His overall appearance is meticulously taken care of and he's obsessively
groomed. Looking closer at him, you also notice...
His head is scratched.
His chest is scratched.
His abdomen is scratched.
His left arm is scratched.
His right arm is scratched.
His left leg is scratched.
His right leg is scratched.
Overall, a melodious male half-elf has a few scratches.

A melodious male half-elf is using:
<worn on finger> a thick steel band (brand new)
<worn on finger> a thick steel band (brand new)
<worn around neck> a steel chain link necklace (brand new)
<worn around neck> a steel chain link necklace (brand new)
<worn on body> a shirt of riveted brass chainmail (brand new)
<worn on head> a hood of riveted brass chainmail (brand new)
<worn on legs> a pair of riveted brass chainmail leggings (brand new)
<worn on feet> a pair of riveted brass chainmail boots (brand new)
<worn on hands> a pair of riveted brass chainmail gauntlets (brand new)
<worn on arms> a pair of riveted brass chainmail sleeves (brand new)
<worn about body> a gladiator's leather satchel (very good)
<worn about waist> a belt of riveted brass chainmail (brand new)
<worn around wrist> a thick steel bracer (brand new)
<worn around wrist> a thick steel bracer (brand new)
<both hands> a blue-steel claymore (brand new)

[HP:100%] [ME:100%] [PE:100%]
>
l melod

Your pulse slows to normal.

[HP:100%] [ME:100%] [PE:100%]
> This half-elven man is tall with a lean build. His hair is a long,
flowing golden blonde and his eyes are as blue as a tropical ocean cove.
His overall appearance is meticulously taken care of and he's obsessively
groomed. Looking closer at him, you also notice...
Overall, a melodious male half-elf is in excellent condition.

A melodious male half-elf is using:
<worn on finger> a thick steel band (brand new)
<worn on finger> a thick steel band (brand new)
<worn around neck> a steel chain link necklace (brand new)
<worn around neck> a steel chain link necklace (brand new)
<worn on body> a shirt of riveted brass chainmail (brand new)
<worn on head> a hood of riveted brass chainmail (brand new)
<worn on legs> a pair of riveted brass chainmail leggings (brand new)
<worn on feet> a pair of riveted brass chainmail boots (brand new)
<worn on hands> a pair of riveted brass chainmail gauntlets (brand new)
<worn on arms> a pair of riveted brass chainmail sleeves (brand new)
<worn about body> a gladiator's leather satchel (very good)
<worn about waist> a belt of riveted brass chainmail (brand new)
<worn around wrist> a thick steel bracer (brand new)
<worn around wrist> a thick steel bracer (brand new)
<both hands> a blue-steel claymore (brand new)

[HP:100%] [ME:100%] [PE:100%]
>
l mel
You do not see that here.

[HP:100%] [ME:100%] [PE:100%]
>
A melodious male half-elf looks at you.

[HP:100%] [ME:100%] [PE:100%]
>
l melo
You do not see that here.

[HP:100%] [ME:100%] [PE:100%]
>
l

The Inn of the Rumbling Zakami
The light cream primary color of the walls bring out the vastness of this
room, and the various metallic colored glints are highlighted further by
themetals used about the various windows, archways, and doorway leading back
into the street. Additionally painted about the various wall and door
borders is a thick and colorful pattern of deep maroon, green, blue, and
purple. The gentle scents of desert blossoms including chrysanthemum,
chamomile, jasmine, rose, papyrus blossom, and lotus blend and waft through
the area. Small silken arrangements of these flowers infused with oil are
made upon the wooden round tables, in the traditional style. The tables are
arranged with four chairs each, about a rectangular stage area on the
western side of the northern wall. An iron bin rests near the edge of the
stage. Various paintings depicting Zhensh landscapes are hung on the wall
along with a handful of other objects, including weapons. A brightly
painted sign is posted on the southern wall.
Obvious exits: e(closed) w nw sw(closed)
A silver-winged pegasus stands here looking majestic.
A melodious male half-elf is resting here.
Nethandial (a large male elf) is resting here.
(Charmed) The grey wolf is flying here mounted by you.
A graceful grey wolf holds you in her piercing gaze.
Vinoria (an angelic female elf) is flying here.
Vinoria (an angelic female elf) is flying here.
Vinoria (an angelic female elf) is flying here.
Vinoria (an angelic female elf) is flying here.
Vinoria (an angelic female elf) is flying here.
Vinoria (an angelic female elf) is flying here.
The innkeeper is here, cleaning a table.

[HP:100%] [ME:100%] [PE:100%]
>
Nethandial looks at a melodious male half-elf.

[HP:100%] [ME:100%] [PE:100%]
>
A melodious male half-elf greets everyone in the room.

[HP:100%] [ME:100%] [PE:100%]
>
Melos says 'Hello, I'm Melos.'

[HP:100%] [ME:100%] [PE:100%]
>
Nethandial looks at Melos.

[HP:100%] [ME:100%] [PE:100%]
>
Nethandial nods at Melos.

[HP:100%] [ME:100%] [PE:100%]
>
say Hail.
You say 'Hail.'

[HP:100%] [ME:100%] [PE:100%]
>
l

The Inn of the Rumbling Zakami
The light cream primary color of the walls bring out the vastness of this
room, and the various metallic colored glints are highlighted further by
themetals used about the various windows, archways, and doorway leading back
into the street. Additionally painted about the various wall and door
borders is a thick and colorful pattern of deep maroon, green, blue, and
purple. The gentle scents of desert blossoms including chrysanthemum,
chamomile, jasmine, rose, papyrus blossom, and lotus blend and waft through
the area. Small silken arrangements of these flowers infused with oil are
made upon the wooden round tables, in the traditional style. The tables are
arranged with four chairs each, about a rectangular stage area on the
western side of the northern wall. An iron bin rests near the edge of the
stage. Various paintings depicting Zhensh landscapes are hung on the wall
along with a handful of other objects, including weapons. A brightly
painted sign is posted on the southern wall.
Obvious exits: e(closed) w nw sw(closed)
A silver-winged pegasus stands here looking majestic.
Melos (a melodious male half-elf) is resting here.
Nethandial (a large male elf) is resting here.
(Charmed) The grey wolf is flying here mounted by you.
A graceful grey wolf holds you in her piercing gaze.
Vinoria (an angelic female elf) is flying here.
Vinoria (an angelic female elf) is flying here.
Vinoria (an angelic female elf) is flying here.
Vinoria (an angelic female elf) is flying here.
Vinoria (an angelic female elf) is flying here.
Vinoria (an angelic female elf) is flying here.
The innkeeper is here, cleaning a table.

[HP:100%] [ME:100%] [PE:100%]
>
l melo
This half-elven man is tall with a lean build. His hair is a long,
flowing golden blonde and his eyes are as blue as a tropical ocean cove.
His overall appearance is meticulously taken care of and he's obsessively
groomed. Looking closer at him, you also notice...
Overall, Melos is in excellent condition.

Melos is using:
<worn on finger> a thick steel band (brand new)
<worn on finger> a thick steel band (brand new)
<worn around neck> a steel chain link necklace (brand new)
<worn around neck> a steel chain link necklace (brand new)
<worn on body> a shirt of riveted brass chainmail (brand new)
<worn on head> a hood of riveted brass chainmail (brand new)
<worn on legs> a pair of riveted brass chainmail leggings (brand new)
<worn on feet> a pair of riveted brass chainmail boots (brand new)
<worn on hands> a pair of riveted brass chainmail gauntlets (brand new)
<worn on arms> a pair of riveted brass chainmail sleeves (brand new)
<worn about body> a gladiator's leather satchel (very good)
<worn about waist> a belt of riveted brass chainmail (brand new)
<worn around wrist> a thick steel bracer (brand new)
<worn around wrist> a thick steel bracer (brand new)
<both hands> a blue-steel claymore (brand new)

Minette · **Joined:** Sat Jul 16, 2005 7:50 pm **Posts:** 1798

My character ran into someone at 23 November, a bald male human named Baldarov.

He couldn't be targeted by bal, bald, etc., but when I made a test character I couldn't reproduce it.

NativeWolf · **Joined:** Mon Sep 19, 2011 11:12 am **Posts:** 449

Ran into it as well. Because the name matches the adjective, you cannot look at the person using their adjective because they have not greeted you. Rather than a bug, it is an abuse of the game.

alcoholrainbowpig · **Posted:** Sun Dec 11, 2011 3:48 am

the adjective/name was chosen so you would have trouble targeting (most likely), it's also not an appropriate adjective.

Code:

Syntax: adjective 
 
You get one chance to give yourself a SINGLE describing word of less than
15 letters that will stay with you for the ENTIRE life of your character.
This word should be something that describes your character's physical
appearance and would be immediately obvious to people seeing you for the
first time.  Be sure that the adjective is:
- still valid if you are asleep or unaware of someone looking at you
- does not refer to emotions or behaviour not based on appearance
- should not represent anything that is not a part of your body
- should not refer to clothing or equipment, color or have punctuation

i wish people would quit thinking that because an adjective is in a thesaurus, its a good adjective

i never turn auto reminder on because it just reminds me of all the horrible adjectives

also, behavior is spelled wrong in the help file, unless its some sort of european or australian variation

ninja_ardith · **Joined:** Wed Sep 24, 2008 12:21 pm **Posts:** 4452

alcoholrainbowpig wrote:

the adjective/name was chosen so you would have trouble targeting (most likely), it's also not an appropriate adjective.

Code:

Syntax: adjective 
 
You get one chance to give yourself a SINGLE describing word of less than
15 letters that will stay with you for the ENTIRE life of your character.
This word should be something that describes your character's physical
appearance and would be immediately obvious to people seeing you for the
first time.  Be sure that the adjective is:
- still valid if you are asleep or unaware of someone looking at you
- does not refer to emotions or behaviour not based on appearance
- should not represent anything that is not a part of your body
- should not refer to clothing or equipment, color or have punctuation

i wish people would quit thinking that because an adjective is in a thesaurus, its a good adjective

i never turn auto reminder on because it just reminds me of all the horrible adjectives

also, behavior is spelled wrong in the help file, unless its some sort of european or australian variation

Would you like a biscuit?

Dulrik · **Posted:** Sun Dec 11, 2011 8:43 am

This is now confirmed as bug abuse. If you have an adjective like this you should stop playing the character until you can successfully coordinate a time with an admin for an adjective change. If you see another character like this, you should post in this thread and let us know. If an admin is the one who catches you in the game abusing this issue, and it turns out you haven't made an attempt to contact us, your character will be deleted.

ObjectivistActivist · **Posted:** Sun Dec 11, 2011 1:22 pm

Quote:

The Crossroads Inn
Dozens of lanterns hang from the carved wooden columns that support the
weight of the inn overhead, giving the surrounding area an inviting glow of
comfort. The ceiling overhead has been carved with images of the various
races of Pyrathia and then painted to give them an almost life-like
appearance. The floor below is hardly visible beneath the scattering of
sawdust, but seems to be made of a red marble swirled with white. Heavy
wooden tables and chairs are scattered liberally around the Inn, leaving
plenty of room for people to sit.
Some broken furniture lies piled off to one side. A silver-bound door
set between two stained-glass windows allows access to the outside. Set
just next to the door is a large sign written in six different languages.
Obvious exits: n e(closed) w nw
A leather waterskin rests here.
( 2) A pitch-black hunting spear lies here.
A small fountain is here.
An elegant gold-trimmed community forum is here, posting local news.
A mound of rotting pumpkin is here.
A XXXX is here.
XXXX is resting here.
XXXX is here.
XXXX is resting here.
A sturdy Uxmaln pack mule stands here.
XXXX is here.
A massive flaming hind is here.
Melos (a melodious male half-elf) is here.
A hired-hand, an enormous giant, stands here next to the door.
A rosy-cheeked female gnome is standing here in dull yellow robes.
A curvaceous female human is here taking orders from patrons.

This character is in game, and ignores suggestions to check this thread as his adjective constitutes bug abuse.

Dulrik · **Posted:** Sun Dec 11, 2011 6:05 pm

Fixed for next reboot. By the way, spending the time to fix this bug kept me from spending the afternoon adding cool new content. Thank you, cheaters!

ninja_ardith · **Joined:** Wed Sep 24, 2008 12:21 pm **Posts:** 4452

That's okay. I can be patient for the taco truck code.

Edoras · **Posted:** Mon Dec 12, 2011 7:08 am

I could see this as being something accidental myself. Generally you make the adjective after you know the name, and it could be subconscious: Not everyone checks the forums before they play either.

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