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Newbie Joined: 28 Jun 2002 Posts: 2 Location: USA

I hope there is something really tiny that I am not doing right here, but, here is my trouble:

[EDIT: Here is a log file of what I see moving about... ignore the directional letters, it doesn't see those hehe

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Newbie Atrium
Forest surrounds this room, with a small gazebo in the center. Small exotic
birds fly above the treetops, and woodland creatures often stop to greet
clan members. A large fountain, with the image of young children carved on
the side, is a very dominant feature in this room. It is rumored that drinking
from this magical fountain holds the secret to eternal youth but...nah.
[ Exits: n e s w ]
The Fountain of Youth bubbles here.

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You are already standing.

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Resurrector Room
Herbs and books with exotic texts line the oaken bookshelves in this room. A
young alchemist, dabbling in the dark art of resurrection, runs around in a
frenzy, pulling down items given to him by the gods to aid in the resurrection
of those new to the realm. A small altar is in the center of the room, perfect
for a corpse to be laid on... inscribed on silver markings are the words..
resurrect corpse.
[ Exits: e s ]
A small axe has been dropped here.
A heavy dirk with the symbol of the Shire on the pommel gleams dully.
A stony staff lies forgotten on the ground.
(x 2) A small parchment of paper lies here.
A small parchment of paper lies here.
A small parchment lies here.
The Newbie Alchemist is here, ready to help you resurrect your corpse.

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Corpse Retrieval Room
Gold runes line the walls of this simple room, and an extravagant rune lies
on the floor. This is where your corpse will appear if you are defeated in
battle. The mage standing in the corning mentions, maybe you should go see
the resurrector now...
There is a bright sign on the wall here - Look at it! (look sign)
[ Exits: s w ]
(x 3) A canteen has been set on the ground here.
You see a sub issue sword here.
(x 2) A Very small little sword is sticking in the ground here. (GLOWS) (HUMS)
You see a sub issue vest here.
You see a sub issue helmet here.
You see a pair of sub issue leggings here.
You see a pair of sub issue sleeves here.
A beautiful ladies skirt of soft aqua-colored material lies here.
(x 2) A claw lies here on the ground.
A large but surprisingly light jug of water stands here.

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[ Kedalen has advanced a level! ]
Resurrector Room
Herbs and books with exotic texts line the oaken bookshelves in this room. A
young alchemist, dabbling in the dark art of resurrection, runs around in a
frenzy, pulling down items given to him by the gods to aid in the resurrection
of those new to the realm. A small altar is in the center of the room, perfect
for a corpse to be laid on... inscribed on silver markings are the words..
resurrect corpse.
[ Exits: e s ]
A small axe has been dropped here.
A heavy dirk with the symbol of the Shire on the pommel gleams dully.
A stony staff lies forgotten on the ground.
(x 2) A small parchment of paper lies here.
A small parchment of paper lies here.
A small parchment lies here.
The Newbie Alchemist is here, ready to help you resurrect your corpse.

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Newbie Atrium
Forest surrounds this room, with a small gazebo in the center. Small exotic
birds fly above the treetops, and woodland creatures often stop to greet
clan members. A large fountain, with the image of young children carved on
the side, is a very dominant feature in this room. It is rumored that drinking
from this magical fountain holds the secret to eternal youth but...nah.
[ Exits: n e s w ]
The Fountain of Youth bubbles here.

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Soooo, for example, the first room above would be named something like "Forest surrounds this room, with a small gazebo etc etc" instead of "Newbie Atrium" ... it's like it just skips right over the room name.

SubAdmin Joined: 18 Nov 2001 Posts: 5182

The prolem is quite simple, you have no prompt to speak of. Try reading your muds help files and see if you can change your prompt to something that stands out.

Newbie Joined: 28 Jun 2002 Posts: 2 Location: USA

If I use a prompt, the room name is always on the same line as the prompt when I switch rooms. And the automapper will ignore the entire line still. :(

SubAdmin Joined: 18 Nov 2001 Posts: 5182

Most muds have a special character to force a new line in the prompt. While that can become a bit spammy it is well worth using all the time, the first benefit is your mapper will work. The second is trigger can be more readily written to be secured by both beginning and end of line markers, this vastly reduces the chances of other players spoofing a trigger.