Note   1  Aule         (03/29/01 14:52)  New commands parsing

Greetings Arda!

As you may have noticed, the commands system is changing
(and thank you for the feedback that helped us to 
 eliminate some of the initial bugs and dis-satisfiers).

The commands are being changed to use a standard command
parsing system.  This means that most of the commands
will now accept syntax such as "my bag", and "bag from ground"
and "bag 2 from ground" - allowing you to better specify
the object you are trying to reference.

The command parsing system also adds a great new advantage
in that it will attempt to automatically choose the item
you are seeking.  For example, if you typed "open backpack"
when there are 2 backpacks on the ground and one on your
back, the command will now be smart enough to locate the
first closed backpack  (instead of merely just the first
backpack found).  Similarly, 'extinguish torch' will
locate the first burning torch and extinguish it, where
in the past you had to 'extinguish torch 2'.

The new system will also notify you when many matching
objects were found.  For example when multiple closed
backpacks were found in response to your 'open' request,
it will print out the list.  The command will go ahead
and use the first item from the list.

To reduce spam, you can turn off this listing of matching
objects by typing "set briefcommands".  With 'briefcommands'
set you will no longer receive notice that multiple objects
matched your request, and the command will proceed normally.

Objects in your inventory are always searched first,
followed by objects on the ground.  Unless you specific
"open backpack on ground", of course  :-)

This new command parsing should provide a better ease-of-use
system for new players and veterans alike.  Enjoy!

Aule