INTERACTIVE BATTLE TOURNAMENT - IBT#5 Fundraiser and Start date.. It's getting close now.
....Joy! Not long now :) Here is a Quick update on the work/challenges and commencement date for IBT#5.
...What are the curent Challenges for IBT#5.
Challenges
Updating of primary bot code. Well I've got all the code and I've tested it in bits and bobs, but now I need to put it all together into one kick butt bot. The challenge with this is I don't have @cryptonik programming background to do this, but I'll give it my best shot and do some testing right here on this post over the next few days - So when Cryptonik rejoins us I'll have made it a bit easier to polish the work hehe (his coding is smooth compared to my petty skills).
Timing to kick off enrolment. So I'm going bush again on another lordnigel adventure, and being me I can't do normal shit and yeah internet is gonna be patchy at best. The dates I need to work around are probably 20th to 23rd April. These dates will see me not able to interact or post stages etc. Based on this, I'm looking at kicking off enrolments approx 19th (if it all comes together :)). But I will be heavily relying on @doughtaker and the other returning players to help the new players along. @doughtaker, would you be able to confirm peoples enrolements?
I suspect @doctorcrypto or @steemsph might be willing just to add a comment as people enrol and make them feel welcome. Then around the 24th I can jump back in, post detailed instructions, item shop, map and the next day Stage one. Hope this seems ok?
Failing this, and it comes to much I'll either pause the game or delay until I get decent internet on the 24th.
Updating of Gobbo code: I'm going to try and update the code so it shows an item (So you can decide if you want to pickpocket the Git or not, but I suspect this challenge might be beyond my skills without @cryptonik help, but I will try. Sure hope he makes his normal appearance on Sunday :)
Testing of bots under load: This stuff is a bit complex, so like even if I get a bot running it has to work in with Steemit perfectly, so it has to try to cope with players posting at the same time, with the 20 second posting delay thing, with keeping it's self up....timeout settings etc. It's not easy stuff! As a result a lot could go wrong, so I'm going to do a bit of testing here on this page and may post reply's that say "BOT TESTING WINDOW APPROX 1 HOUR" and then give some bot commands, if people want to join in and test with me, go for it! just try not to spoil the game and start attacking each other hehe...This way if anyone wants to help, can just do some test runs below and jump in, would be fantastic!
Mini Game at Stage 5: Currently I'm just gonna go with a PVP, but if i have the time to think of a in game/side quest mini game gambling rumble, I''ll sneak it in.
When will IBT#5 Start:
the current aim is the 19th of April.
Cheers.
Special thanks to @spaceginger for his artistic skills with the Interactive Battle Tournament Image above and our IBT tower, also thanks to @steemseph for his dividers. @100% of Steem raised from this post will go towards future IBT prizes.
I can assist with enrollments. When you get back from your trip, call me out on the IBT post (or if I'm not quick enough or otherwise don't respond in time, on my gambling "blog"). Then I'll put up a snapshot of a spreadsheet with all the confirmed names.
Hey man - lucky dip bot, thoughts?
!alistofcommands2
LIST OF COMMANDS:
!l11 - Show 1 life point
!l12 - Show 2 life points
!l13 - Show 3 life points
!openpockets2 - steal an item from the foe!
!onearrow2 - Shoot a single arrow (Archer Class)
!manyarrows2 - Do a difficult attack (Archer Class)
!mysticzap2 - Perform a fireball attack (Wizard Class)
!mysticblast2 - Perform a difficult magic attack (Wizard Class)
!warriorstab2" - Perform a stab attack (Warrior Class)
!warriorslash2 - Perform a difficult Sword Slash attack (Warrior Class)
!special2 - Level2 players only, with trophy purchase
!ibtluckydip - may use once per stage, if transfer 0.01 Steem to @wizardzap
!alistofcommands2 - Show Manual of available commands.
!ibtluckydip
Bamm! Obtained item 3: Clock! +1 to players hit!
This'll probably take me a while to digest. Looks like an all-in-one bot, good...
It looks like ibtluckydip functions as the equivalent of a 2nd pickpocket for qualified players, but will have a different distribution of potential items?
That's about all I can think of at the moment. I should give a couple of commands a spin when the bot is up just to see it in action.
IBT LUCKY DIP BOT - As you know I don't make allot of Steem from IBT, but I think it does contribute value to the platform (if we keep growing it one day it might get some decent upvotes and a large number of players).
I don't want IBT to be a pay to win system, ever!, but how would people feel about a Level1 item lucky dip bot?
So the concept is, if you haven't reached Level1 (haven't won 2 Stages on first attack - based on the proposed level0 -2 system in previous ideas post) but still want to have a crack at further Stages, boss round but feel like you are at disadvantage, you simply transfer 0.01 Steem and you get a random item that does anything from +1 to +3 for your attack(This maybe too high and have people thinking it's pay to win).
I guess the alternative is I could make all level 0 items from the Item shop available to luckydip..So if your not lucky enough to have me say "hey great reply help yourself to a level0 item", you could just go "I'm transfering 0.01 steem to @wizardzap and take the level 0 item X? hmmn this might be better actually and see more use to help build the bot...also as people can only use the level0 item for the stage they are on (they don't stack) wouldnt be heaps pay to win like. I would keep gobbo as is random, so if you roll a low number always chances to get much higher/lower +hit in a Stage.
I guess if people keen to get to Level2 as quickly as possible to get the (most devistating spell known to IBT - which is a non character specific blow-u devistating spell that only has a 50% chance to hit, but is crazy damage - only a Risky blow at top end with top +3 item could defend against).
The funds would also be held by the @wizardzap backup bot to ensure high availability of IBT. Eventually if IBT fails/stops I would be beneficiary of the funds....but at that rate I imagine in only be 1 or 2 Steem.
As a bonus, anyone who uses the luckydip can be auto followed and upvoted by @wizardzap -a constant reminder IBT wants you back :)
As a transfer is made, it could be used as a confirmation, that a player did infact make a donation and was therefor able to use !luckdip command. and the item counts.
Thoughts? good, bad, neutral..would people use it?
Hmmn if I do it for level0 items, will need to throw in a +3 item, 2+ 2items and then say 10 +1 items...
This way everyone gets at least a +1 - but there is even a 1 in 12 chance of getting a +3.
-The trick is our field judges will need to go to steemd and check a transfer to @wizardzap to be sure the item is valid. I guess if I make this the only way to get level 0 items it should encourage people to do the right thing and there would be no difficult rules. So to get that level2 spell, you need to trade at shop for trophy. This means I can give out allot more trophy, but people don't have to go through the bother of transferring back to me (people just want to drop in, have fun and leave - they can). Those who are after the big prize at the end and think strategically will try to win on first hit 4 rounds, and to do this they will use what ever they can, including purchasing the items for a very tiny amount of Steem, without having to leave Steemit. The idea is if you do get to level 2 and you get to use the most powerful spell known to IBT! you send me a trophy and its then available to you for the remainder of the game and you could use it as a desperate last ditch effort in Arena or during Boss round to win game. keeping life points dear to you as whatever you roll the life points at the end are added.
I will do a draft instructions post shortly pulling this all together so it's clear (and seek last chance feedback)...but I think it's getting close to a winning formula that we could use for all future IBT, that's fair, reasonable, simple enough for new players etc.
You got it boss!
I will welcome the heck outta new players. :)
!l2
You still have 2 life points:
!l3
You have all 3 life points:
Thanks mate :)
Bot is up for testing for 1 hour if happen to be keen :)
Hey mate - lucky dip bot, thoughts?
I'm at a loss. I have no idea what a lucky dip bot is...That is really my very first thought of them.
..basically it means you pay some Steem and get an item (vs. trophy), 9/12 chance +1 to player hit, 2/12 chance +2 to player hit and maybe 1/12 chance +3 or +4 to player hit item. With all Steem to be autopowered up by our bot account. See: https://steemit.com/contest/@lordnigel/draft-item-shop-for-ibt-5-for-ibt-community-review for proposal.
BOT TESTING WINDOW STARTED NOW - APPROX 30 MINS, all alternative commands for every attack (except gobbo) to be used in event remote server down...highly experimental. See below for list of test commands should you like to help, please run some :)
!l2 - Damn broken
You draw your sword slowly but determined and try to attack from their back:
Wow, you little sneak! You took the enemy off guard and totally slived that shit up! You land a hit of 10 points, you ninja!
!l1 - ok so thats broken
You draw your sword and perform a powerful overhead swing:
Whaaaaaat? INCREDIBLE! You run up to the enemy and deliver a blow that makes the earth shudder and the sound impact is heard even in the villages far beyond the Horizon. Are you Achilles? You enemy is destroyed by the monstrous blow that delivers a hit of 12 points. Songs of Glory will praise your name and Legends will tell the story of this battle.
!alistofcommands2 - Damn that's broken
Your down to 1 life point:
!onearrow2
You draw an arrow and shoot:
Holy Cow! This time it actually flew straight and you pierce the enemey for a hit of 5 points!
!manyarrows2
You load your bow with 3 arrows and shoot
Jeeeeeeez...two of your arrows nearly hit the target, but one of them hits a nearby rock and reflects. You shot yourself right in the eye and lose a freaking life. Its safe to say you are a blind turd :D
!mysticzap2
You perform a quick fireball attack
Your fireball ignites and you manage to guide it to the target, the enemy puts it out, but it managed a hit of 2 points. Meh, looks like you need to get the good old spell book from the library and work on those skills.
!mysticblast2
You summon up your inner energy and produce a lightening:
The lightening produced by your magic hands would have been great....if your enemy were an ant. The foe laughs at the pathetic spark emitted from your boney fingers and takes you down with a swift counter. You loose a life and your Wizard steet cred!
!warriorstab2
You draw and swing your sword:
Wow! It almost looked like you knew what you were doing lol, suprised the enemy is damaged with a hit of 5 points. Fake it till you make it, they say.
!warriorslash2
You draw your sword and perform a powerful overhead swing
You completely miss the enemy leaving yourself open to attack. No invitation is needed: The enemy finishes you off quickly, and chuckles at your weak moves. Lol, you are an idiot. You loose a life point.
!special2 - broken. So all new commands broken and list of commands broken.
BOT TESTING 3 Stopped
You draw your sword and perform a powerful overhead swing
You completely miss the enemy leaving yourself open to attack. No invitation is needed: The enemy finishes you off quickly, and chuckles at your weak moves. Lol, you are an idiot. You loose a life point.
Yes @lordnigel Hello!!! Looking forward to fun story telling and reading. Art stuff is gonna be fun too.
Great contest with lots of upvotes to be made alone the way. I upvote fun comments/interactions on IBT!
!magicblast everything between now and the 24th
Looking forward to the next edition :)
Not long man...fingers crossed
!special zap @lordnigel
Haha nice :)
didn't work... are the bots offline?
!specialzap
No such command?...but yeah bot is only on now and then. It's on right now if you want to try?
!openpockets2 - steal an item from the foe!
!onearrow2 - Shoot a single arrow (Archer Class)
!manyarrows2 - Send a bunch of arrows (Archer Class)
!mysticzap2 - Perform a fireball attack (Wizard Class)
!mysticblast2 - Perform a Lightening attack (Wizard Class)
!warriorstab2" - Perform a stab attack (Warrior Class)
!warriorslash2 - Perform a Sword Slash attack (Warrior Class)
!alistofcommands2 - Show Manual of available commands.
!special2 - The most powerful attack spell known to IBT only available to level3 players
!l1 - 1 life point remaining
!l2 - 2 life points remaining
!l3 - 3 life points remaining
!openpockets2
Why are they !blah2? With the 2?
Command must be on it's own line (just like IBT#4)..This is a backup bot only, hence the 2 :)
!openpockets2
Blimey! Obtained item 4: Bomb! -3 points to enemy hit!
!alistofcommands2
LIST OF COMMANDS:
!openpockets2 - steal an item from the foe!
!onearrow2 - Shoot a single arrow (Archer Class)
!manyarrows2 - Send a bunch of arrows (Archer Class)
!mysticzap2 - Perform a fireball attack (Wizard Class)
!mysticblast2 - Perform a Lightening attack (Wizard Class)
!warriorstab2" - Perform a stab attack (Warrior Class)
!warriorslash2 - Perform a Sword Slash attack (Warrior Class)
!alistofcommands2 - Show Manual of available commands.
!manyarrows2
You load your bow with 3 arrows and shoot
Jeeeeeeez...two of your arrows nearly hit the target, but one of them hits a nearby rock and reflects. You shot yourself right in the eye and lose a freaking life. Its safe to say you are a blind turd :D
!l1
Your down to 1 life point:
You're XD
ADV-MULTI BOT TEST COMPLETE
Now that I can run both bots from my local server, i will now upgrade bots for IBT#5 graphics, special effects etc.
!openpockets2
D-oh! Obtained item 9: Boots! -1 to players hit!
