Logic Parser Block

[BoerToon]

I suggest a logic parser block is implemented which operates almost the same as the display block.

You input a logic expression which is evaluated every tick. The block outputs a true or false which can be linked to other logic blocks. The block should be bound to the entity/ship core and should be able to use most entity information.

I don't know what the ship object contains but I assume such information as mass, trustX/Y/Z, maxTrustX/Y/Z, speedX/Y/Z, maxSpeedX/Y/Z, shields, maxShields, power, maxPower, HP, ... all is bound to each entity/ship core.

Examples:

• trustZ > 0.05 * maxTrustZ
• shields < 0.1 * maxShields

This block opens up a lot of possibilities such as trust dependable engine animation or make a ship contract when shields are low. Also one can automate a ship with logic, such as an automatic self-destruct function, automatic jump drive, alarms when sound blocks are implemented and much more.

I suggest you make a descent parser with ANTLR or a similar generator.

 

[Aridhol]

This definitely needs to happen at some point!

 

[Valck]

automate a ship with logic, such as an automatic self-destruct function

OMG you cowardly carebear, bereaving honest PvPers of the hard earned fruits of their labour... ;)

You're not the first to suggest this, and you'll probably not be the last, but I do hope that in some form or other something like this will eventually happen.

 

[Kaisaurus]

Pretty good idea, with plenty of possibilities !