Newly implemented changes, was: Re: CF: Rampant volunteerism

[Peter Mardahl <peterm@langmuir.EECS.Berkeley.EDU>]

I've gone ahead and implemented all the changes below.
The 1) was still controversial, but I went ahead and did it
anyway:  a max of 60gp will be given for unidentified stuff.

A person interested in changing the shop code can fix this,
in the meantime, this will stop abuse.

> Here they are:
> 
> 1)  Set a cap on how much shopkeepers will pay for unidentified stuff:
> said cap being 3x the cost of identification:  i.e., 60gp.
> 
> 2)  Implement an invisible MARK object which can be inserted into a player
> by a second object, and implement another object which detects a MARK
> and performs some action based on its presense (or absence).  This
> would allow:  a)  forcing a character to complete a quest to get to a 
> treasure instead of just using a magic word discovered by another
> character  b)  lots of other stuff (including 4) below)

The MARKs can be detected now with a DETECTOR, which can have
a "connected" value.  Read crossfire.doc for how to use MARKER and
DETECTOR

> 3)  Having alchemical failures produce useless goop rather than
> unidentified cursed items.
> 
> 4)  The modification of the alchemy system so that a MARK can optionally
> be required to perform a particular formula.  I will also modify the
> random book code so that alchemical formula requiring a MARK will
> mention that ..."you ingredients of this formulae are... x x x x ...
> but the method of preparation is not clear.  You will have to
> seek someone who knows the formulae...."
> 
> 5)  Forcing priests to forget all their prayers if they change
> religions.  Alternately, forcing them to forget any special prayers
> if they change their religions.  (Opinions on that?)
> 
> Comments?
> 
> PeterM
> 
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