com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.CharClasses
Class Scholar

java.lang.Object
  com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.CharClasses.StdCharClass
      com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.CharClasses.Scholar

All Implemented Interfaces:

CharClass, CMObject, Modifiable, MsgListener, StatsAffecting, Tickable, java.lang.Cloneable, java.lang.Comparable<CMObject>

public class Scholar
extends StdCharClass

Nested Class Summary

Nested classes/interfaces inherited from interface com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.CharClasses.interfaces.CharClass

CharClass.SubClassRule

Field Summary

Fields inherited from class com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.CharClasses.StdCharClass

cachedRaceQualList, CODES, finalAllowedRaceSet, hitPointDescReplacePairs, hitPointsDesc, lastPropsCheckTime, manaDesc, manaDescReplacePairs, maxStatAdj, movementDesc, movementDescReplacePairs, names, outfitChoices, previousRaceListHash

Fields inherited from interface com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.CharClasses.interfaces.CharClass

ARMOR_ANY, ARMOR_CLOTH, ARMOR_DESCS, ARMOR_LEATHER, ARMOR_LONGDESC, ARMOR_METALONLY, ARMOR_NONMETAL, ARMOR_OREONLY, ARMOR_VEGAN, ARMOR_WEARMASK, GENFLAG_DESCS, GENFLAG_NOEXP, GENFLAG_NOLEVELS, GENFLAG_NORACE, GENFLAG_THINQUALLIST, WEAPONS_ALLCLERIC, WEAPONS_ANY, WEAPONS_BURGLAR, WEAPONS_DAGGERONLY, WEAPONS_EVILCLERIC, WEAPONS_FLAILONLY, WEAPONS_GOODCLERIC, WEAPONS_LONGDESC, WEAPONS_MAGELIKE, WEAPONS_MERLIKE, WEAPONS_NATURAL, WEAPONS_NEUTRALCLERIC, WEAPONS_ROCKY, WEAPONS_SETS, WEAPONS_STAFFONLY, WEAPONS_THIEFLIKE

Fields inherited from interface com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.core.interfaces.Tickable

STATUS_AFFECT, STATUS_ALIVE, STATUS_BEHAVIOR, STATUS_CLASS, STATUS_DEAD, STATUS_END, STATUS_FIGHT, STATUS_MISC, STATUS_MISC2, STATUS_MISC3, STATUS_MISC4, STATUS_MISC5, STATUS_MISC6, STATUS_MISC7, STATUS_NOT, STATUS_OTHER, STATUS_RACE, STATUS_REBIRTH, STATUS_SCRIPT, STATUS_START, STATUS_WEATHER, TICKID_AREA, TICKID_BEAMWEAPON, TICKID_CLAN, TICKID_CLANITEM, TICKID_DEADBODY_DECAY, TICKID_ELECTRONICS, TICKID_EMAIL, TICKID_EXIT_BEHAVIOR, TICKID_EXIT_REOPEN, TICKID_ITEM_BEHAVIOR, TICKID_ITEM_BOUNCEBACK, TICKID_LIGHT_FLICKERS, TICKID_LIVEAUCTION, TICKID_LONGERMASK, TICKID_MISCELLANEOUS, TICKID_MOB, TICKID_PROPERTY_SPECIAL, TICKID_QUEST, TICKID_READYTOSTOP, TICKID_ROOM_BEHAVIOR, TICKID_ROOM_ITEM_REJUV, TICKID_SOLITARYMASK, TICKID_SPECIALCOMBAT, TICKID_SPECIALMANEUVER, TICKID_SPELL_AFFECT, TICKID_SUPPORT, TICKID_TIMEAUCTION, TICKID_TRAP_DESTRUCTION, TICKID_TRAP_RESET

Constructor Summary

Scholar()

Method Summary

int	addedExpertise(MOB host, ExpertiseLibrary.Flag expertiseCode, java.lang.String abilityID) Whenever a uses a skill, this method can return any additional expertise granted explicitly by the class.
int	allowedArmorLevel() A code designating what kind of armor can be used by this class without affecting their skills.
int	allowedWeaponLevel() A code designating what kind of weapons can be used by this class without fumbling their usage.
int	availabilityCode() Returns one or a combination of the Area.THEME_* constants from the Area interface.
java.lang.String	baseClass() Returns the base-class of this class.
boolean	canBeABenificiary(MOB killer, MOB killed, MOB mob, java.util.Set<MOB> followers) Returns whether this class, for the given mob of this class, should share in the experience gained by the killer for having killed the killed.
boolean	canBeADivider(MOB killer, MOB killed, MOB mob, java.util.Set<MOB> followers) Returns whether this class, for the given mob of this class, should count in the division of experience gained by the killer for having killed the killed.
protected java.util.Set<java.lang.Integer>	disallowedWeaponClasses(MOB mob)
void	executeMsg(Environmental myHost, CMMsg msg) The general message event handler for the object.
int	getAttackAttribute() Returns which of the CharStats.STAT_* constants should be used to calculate the standard attack prowess points given when a member of this class gains a level.
int	getBonusAttackLevel() Returns the number of bonus attack points received by members of this class when they gain a level.
int	getBonusPracLevel() Returns the number of bonus practices received by members of this class when they gain a level.
java.lang.String	getHitPointsFormula() Returns the formula used every time a player of this class gains a level as this class.
int	getLevelsPerBonusDamage() Returns the number of levels which must be gained by a member of this class before they gain 1 more point of default damage per hit.
java.lang.String	getManaFormula() Returns the formula used every time a player of this class gains a level as this class.
Pair<java.lang.String,java.lang.Integer>[]	getMinimumStatRequirements() Returns pairings of stat names and the minimum a player must have in the state in order to learn this class.
java.lang.String	getOtherBonusDesc() Returns a text description of any bonus properties granted by this class to its members.
java.lang.String	getOtherLimitsDesc() Returns a text description of any misc restrictions imposed by this class upon its members.
java.lang.String[]	getRequiredRaceList() Returns an array of Strings containing either the names of particular races, racial categories, or the word "ANY" to mean any class is OK.
java.lang.String	ID() The CoffeeMud Java Class ID shared by all instances of this object.
void	initializeClass() Called ONCE after all objects are loaded, but before the map is read in during initialization.
int	maxLanguages() Max number of languages this class can learn.
java.lang.String	name() Returns the generally displayable name of this class.
boolean	okMessage(Environmental myHost, CMMsg msg) The general message event previewer for the object.
java.util.List<Item>	outfit(MOB myChar) Returns a vector of Item objects representing the standard clothing, weapons, or other objects commonly given to players of this class just starting out.
boolean	tick(Tickable ticking, int tickID) this is the method which is called periodically by the threading engine.
static void	visitationBonusMessage(Environmental host, CMMsg msg)

Methods inherited from class com.planet_ink.coffee_mud.CharClasses.StdCharClass

adjustExperienceGain, affectCharState, affectCharStats, affectPhyStats, armorCheck, armorFailMessage, buildDisallowedWeaponClasses, buildDisallowedWeaponClasses, buildRequiredWeaponMaterials, checkRaceQualifierChanges, classDurationModifier, classLevelModifier, classParms, cloneFix, compareTo, copyOf, endCharacter, expless, getArmorLimitDesc, getAttackDesc, getCodeNum, getDamageDesc, getHitPointDesc, getLevelCap, getManaDesc, getMaxStatDesc, getMovementDesc, getMovementFormula, getPracsFirstLevel, getPracticeDesc, getPrimeStatDesc, getRaceQualDesc, getSaveStatIndex, getSecurityFlags, getShortAttackAttribute, getStartingMoney, getStat, getStatCodes, getStatQualDesc, getSubClassRule, getTickStatus, getTrainDesc, getTrainsFirstLevel, getWeaponLimitDesc, giveMobAbility, giveMobAbility, grantAbilities, isAllowedRace, isGeneric, isQualifyingAuthority, isStat, isValidClassBeneficiary, isValidClassDivider, L, level, leveless, makeGenCharClass, maxCommonSkills, maxCraftingSkills, maxNonCraftingSkills, maxStatAdjustments, name, nameSet, newInstance, qualifiesForThisClass, raceless, requiredArmorSourceMinor, requiredWeaponMaterials, sameAs, setClassParms, setStat, showThinQualifyList, startCharacter, unLevel, weaponCheck

Methods inherited from class java.lang.Object

clone, equals, finalize, getClass, hashCode, notify, notifyAll, toString, wait, wait, wait

Constructor Detail

Scholar

public Scholar()

Method Detail

ID

public java.lang.String ID()

Description copied from interface: CMObject

The CoffeeMud Java Class ID shared by all instances of this object. Unlike the Java Class name, this method does not include package information. However, it must return a String value unique to its class category in the ClassLoader. Class categories include Libraries, Common, Areas, Abilities, Behaviors, CharClasses, Commands, Exits Locales, MOBS, Races, WebMacros, Basic Items, Armor, Weapons, ClanItems, Tech. The name is typically identical to the class name.

Specified by:

ID in interface CMObject

Overrides:

ID in class StdCharClass

Returns:

the name of this class

name

public java.lang.String name()

Description copied from interface: CharClass

Returns the generally displayable name of this class. Usually deferred to by name(int), which is more often called.

Specified by:

name in interface CharClass

Specified by:

name in interface CMObject

Specified by:

name in interface Tickable

Overrides:

name in class StdCharClass

Returns:

the displayable name of this object instance

See Also:

CharClass.name(int), CharClass.nameSet()

baseClass

public java.lang.String baseClass()

Description copied from interface: CharClass

Returns the base-class of this class. Typically only important in multi-classing systems that restrict class changing to those classes part of the same base class. True multi-classing systems don't need to worry about this value. Can be the same as the ID() method.

Specified by:

baseClass in interface CharClass

Overrides:

baseClass in class StdCharClass

Returns:

the base-class of this class

getBonusPracLevel

public int getBonusPracLevel()

Description copied from interface: CharClass

Returns the number of bonus practices received by members of this class when they gain a level. This is over and above the normal formula applied during the leveling process.

Specified by:

getBonusPracLevel in interface CharClass

Overrides:

getBonusPracLevel in class StdCharClass

Returns:

the number of bonus practices to grant

getBonusAttackLevel

public int getBonusAttackLevel()

Description copied from interface: CharClass

Returns the number of bonus attack points received by members of this class when they gain a level. This is over and above the normal formula applied during the leveling process.

Specified by:

getBonusAttackLevel in interface CharClass

Overrides:

getBonusAttackLevel in class StdCharClass

Returns:

the number of bonus attack points to grant

getAttackAttribute

public int getAttackAttribute()

Description copied from interface: CharClass

Returns which of the CharStats.STAT_* constants should be used to calculate the standard attack prowess points given when a member of this class gains a level.

Specified by:

getAttackAttribute in interface CharClass

Overrides:

getAttackAttribute in class StdCharClass

Returns:

a CharStats.STAT_* attribute constant code

See Also:

CharStats

getLevelsPerBonusDamage

public int getLevelsPerBonusDamage()

Description copied from interface: CharClass

Returns the number of levels which must be gained by a member of this class before they gain 1 more point of default damage per hit.

Specified by:

getLevelsPerBonusDamage in interface CharClass

Overrides:

getLevelsPerBonusDamage in class StdCharClass

Returns:

the number of levels between damage gains

maxLanguages

public int maxLanguages()

Description copied from interface: CharClass

Max number of languages this class can learn. 0 means unlimited. Languages directly qualified for by the class or race are excepted.

Specified by:

maxLanguages in interface CharClass

Overrides:

maxLanguages in class StdCharClass

Returns:

Max number of languages this class can learn.

getHitPointsFormula

public java.lang.String getHitPointsFormula()

Description copied from interface: CharClass

Returns the formula used every time a player of this class gains a level as this class. The total is added (or removed on unlevel) from the players hit points score. Variables may be included in the formula, which are: \@x1: Players current class level \@x2: Players adjusted Strength @x3: Players Max adjusted Strength \@x4: Players adjusted Dexterity @x5: Players Max adjusted Dexterity @x6: Players adjusted Constitution @x7: Players Max adjusted Constitution @x8: Players adjusted Wisdom @x9: Players adjusted Intelligence

Specified by:

getHitPointsFormula in interface CharClass

Overrides:

getHitPointsFormula in class StdCharClass

Returns:

the formula that causes a gain or loss in hit points

See Also:

CharClass.getHitPointDesc()

getManaFormula

public java.lang.String getManaFormula()

Description copied from interface: CharClass

Returns the formula used every time a player of this class gains a level as this class. The total is added (or removed on unlevel) from the players mana score. Variables may be included in the formula, which are: @x1: Players current class level @x2: Players adjusted Wisdom @x3: Players Max adjusted Wisdom @x4: Players adjusted Intelligence @x5: Players Max adjusted Intelligence @x6: Players adjusted Attack Attr @x7: Players Max adjusted Attack Attr @x8: Players adjusted Charisma @x9: Players adjusted Constitution

Specified by:

getManaFormula in interface CharClass

Overrides:

getManaFormula in class StdCharClass

Returns:

the formula that causes a gain or loss in mana

See Also:

CharClass.getManaDesc(), CharClass.getAttackAttribute()

allowedArmorLevel

public int allowedArmorLevel()

Description copied from interface: CharClass

A code designating what kind of armor can be used by this class without affecting their skills. The worn locations this coded type refers to locations defined by ARMOR_WEARMASK

Specified by:

allowedArmorLevel in interface CharClass

Overrides:

allowedArmorLevel in class StdCharClass

Returns:

the encoded allowed armor type

See Also:

CharClass.ARMOR_WEARMASK, CharClass.ARMOR_ANY

allowedWeaponLevel

public int allowedWeaponLevel()

Description copied from interface: CharClass

A code designating what kind of weapons can be used by this class without fumbling their usage.

Specified by:

allowedWeaponLevel in interface CharClass

Overrides:

allowedWeaponLevel in class StdCharClass

Returns:

the encoded allowed weapon type

See Also:

CharClass.WEAPONS_ANY

disallowedWeaponClasses

protected java.util.Set<java.lang.Integer> disallowedWeaponClasses(MOB mob)

Overrides:

disallowedWeaponClasses in class StdCharClass

availabilityCode

public int availabilityCode()

Description copied from interface: CharClass

Returns one or a combination of the Area.THEME_* constants from the Area interface. This bitmap then describes the types of areas, skills, and classes which can interact. This bitmap is also used to to tell whether the class is available for selection by users at char creation time, whether they can change to this class via spells, or whether the class is utterly unavailable to them.

Specified by:

availabilityCode in interface CharClass

Overrides:

availabilityCode in class StdCharClass

Returns:

the availability/theme of this class

See Also:

Area

initializeClass

public void initializeClass()

Description copied from interface: CMObject

Called ONCE after all objects are loaded, but before the map is read in during initialization.

Specified by:

initializeClass in interface CMObject

Overrides:

initializeClass in class StdCharClass

okMessage

public boolean okMessage(Environmental myHost,
                         CMMsg msg)

Description copied from interface: MsgListener

The general message event previewer for the object. Messages passed herein are in a pending state, and may be safely modified or rejected without fear that they might be in the middle of being executed. Messages passed herein may not necessarily be FOR or FROM this object, but will almost always represent events which want to happen in the same rom. This method should always always return true UNLESS this message needs to be canceled, in which case it is necessary to tell the mob initiating the event (CMMsg.source()) why it is being cancelled. Every game event goes through these methods.

Specified by:

okMessage in interface MsgListener

Overrides:

okMessage in class StdCharClass

Parameters:

myHost - either the initiator of the event, or the host of this object

msg - the CMMsg that wants to be executed

Returns:

whether this message is allowed to execute

See Also:

CMMsg, CMMsg.source()

canBeADivider

public boolean canBeADivider(MOB killer,
                             MOB killed,
                             MOB mob,
                             java.util.Set<MOB> followers)

Description copied from interface: CharClass

Returns whether this class, for the given mob of this class, should count in the division of experience gained by the killer for having killed the killed. Assumes the mob is in the same room, and requires the followers of the killer be passed in.

Specified by:

canBeADivider in interface CharClass

Overrides:

canBeADivider in class StdCharClass

Parameters:

killer - the killer mob

killed - who the killer mob killed

mob - the mob whose sharing capacity is being evaluated

followers - the killers followers

Returns:

whether the mob shares in the exp gains

canBeABenificiary

public boolean canBeABenificiary(MOB killer,
                                 MOB killed,
                                 MOB mob,
                                 java.util.Set<MOB> followers)

Description copied from interface: CharClass

Returns whether this class, for the given mob of this class, should share in the experience gained by the killer for having killed the killed. Assumes the mob is in the same room, and requires the followers of the killer be passed in.

Specified by:

canBeABenificiary in interface CharClass

Overrides:

canBeABenificiary in class StdCharClass

Parameters:

killer - the killer mob

killed - who the killer mob killed

mob - the mob whose sharing capacity is being evaluated

followers - the killers followers

Returns:

whether the mob shares in the exp gains

addedExpertise

public int addedExpertise(MOB host,
                          ExpertiseLibrary.Flag expertiseCode,
                          java.lang.String abilityID)

Description copied from interface: CharClass

Whenever a uses a skill, this method can return any additional expertise granted explicitly by the class.

Specified by:

addedExpertise in interface CharClass

Overrides:

addedExpertise in class StdCharClass

Parameters:

host - the player or mob whose class is being queried

expertiseCode - the expertise code

abilityID - the Ability ID

Returns:

the inherent expertise level for this

See Also:

ExpertiseLibrary.Flag

visitationBonusMessage

public static void visitationBonusMessage(Environmental host,
                                          CMMsg msg)

executeMsg

public void executeMsg(Environmental myHost,
                       CMMsg msg)

Description copied from interface: MsgListener

The general message event handler for the object. Messages passed herein may not necessarily be FOR this object, or from it, but will almost always represent events happening in the same room. The messages have already been through an approval process, so this method is called only to affect the final execution of the meaning of the message. Every game event goes through these methods.

Specified by:

executeMsg in interface MsgListener

Overrides:

executeMsg in class StdCharClass

Parameters:

myHost - either the initiator of the event, or the host of this object

msg - the CMMsg that needs to be executed

See Also:

CMMsg

tick

public boolean tick(Tickable ticking,
                    int tickID)

Description copied from interface: Tickable

this is the method which is called periodically by the threading engine. How often it is called depends on the parameters passed to the threadding engine when it is submitted for thread access. Typically the period is once per TIME_TICK period, but that is determined when the object is submitted to the thread engine.

Specified by:

tick in interface Tickable

Overrides:

tick in class StdCharClass

Parameters:

ticking - a reference to this Tickable object

tickID - the TICKID_ constant describing this periodic call, as defined in Tickable

Returns:

true always, unless this object no longer wishes to ever tick again, in which case false

See Also:

Tickable, ServiceEngine, TickableGroup

getRequiredRaceList

public java.lang.String[] getRequiredRaceList()

Description copied from interface: CharClass

Returns an array of Strings containing either the names of particular races, racial categories, or the word "ANY" to mean any class is OK. All others are not permitted to be this class.

Specified by:

getRequiredRaceList in interface CharClass

Overrides:

getRequiredRaceList in class StdCharClass

Returns:

a list of races, racecats, or ANY

See Also:

CharClass.isAllowedRace(Race)

getMinimumStatRequirements

public Pair<java.lang.String,java.lang.Integer>[] getMinimumStatRequirements()

Description copied from interface: CharClass

Returns pairings of stat names and the minimum a player must have in the state in order to learn this class.

Specified by:

getMinimumStatRequirements in interface CharClass

Overrides:

getMinimumStatRequirements in class StdCharClass

Returns:

a pairs of stat names and minimum

outfit

public java.util.List<Item> outfit(MOB myChar)

Description copied from interface: CharClass

Returns a vector of Item objects representing the standard clothing, weapons, or other objects commonly given to players of this class just starting out.

Specified by:

outfit in interface CharClass

Overrides:

outfit in class StdCharClass

Parameters:

myChar - one who will receive the objects

Returns:

a vector of Item objects

getOtherLimitsDesc

public java.lang.String getOtherLimitsDesc()

Description copied from interface: CharClass

Returns a text description of any misc restrictions imposed by this class upon its members.

Specified by:

getOtherLimitsDesc in interface CharClass

Overrides:

getOtherLimitsDesc in class StdCharClass

Returns:

a text description of misc retrictions

getOtherBonusDesc

public java.lang.String getOtherBonusDesc()

Description copied from interface: CharClass

Returns a text description of any bonus properties granted by this class to its members.

Specified by:

getOtherBonusDesc in interface CharClass

Overrides:

getOtherBonusDesc in class StdCharClass

Returns:

a text description of bonus properties