The Standard Library
Most adventure game's typically uses many of the same commands such as Get, Drop, Inventory, Look, Eat, Read, and the movement directions. Unlike older versions of ADRIFT, ADRIFT 5 does not contain any pre-defined commands in the program itself, but instead loads a large number of these common commands from an extenal file called the standard library. The ADRIFT 5 standard library is stored in a module file called StandardLibrary.amf which is usually located at C:\Program Files\Common Files\ADRIFT\Libraries\
When a new game is started, or an ADRIFT 4 game is upgraded to version 5, the contents of this file is loaded and will be saved to the .TAF file when the game is saved. If a new version of StandardLibrary.amf is installed and a game is loaded from a .TAF file that contains an older version of the library, you will be given the option of loading the new library into the game or not.
Although it is possible to edit the standard library folders, it is much better practice to override tasks in the standard library with specific tasks, or create a new general task for the same command with a higher priority and which prevents the original task from running.
Contents
Folders
In the Developer "Folders" window, this library is loaded into a folder called "Standard Library" which has several other folders inside it. The contents of each of these folders is explained in the following sections.
The words between % symbols in the left colomb are called references, and are replaced by the name of an actual object in the game.
- %object% is the name of any static or dynamic object, eg. 'pen' or 'large red ball'. If plural then you can also use "All".
- %character% is either the proper name or descriptor of a character, eg. 'john doe' or 'tall man'.
- %direction% can only be a compass direction, up, down, in or out.
- %number% can be any number.
- %text% can be anything.
The other words between % symbols in the right colomb are Functions which print the names of the objects and characters being referenced.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION - THIS INFORMATION IS INCOMPLETE.
Tasks - Uncategorised
There is currently only one task in this folder.
Command | Action | Default Text |
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Inventory | Lists what the player is currently wearing & holding | %CharacterName% [am/are/is] wearing %ListWorn[%Player%]%, and [am/are/is] carrying %ListHeld[%Player%]%. |
Properties
This folder contains general properties pertaining to where objects and characters are located, whether the player knows a character, and character gender .
Give, Take and Drop
This group of commands allows the player to pick up objects, put them on or in other objects, or give them to another character.
Command | Action | Default Text |
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drop %objects% | object in inventory is put on the ground | Ok, %CharacterName% put[1] down %TheObjects[%objects%]%. |
get %objects% | pick up a dynamic object from current location | Ok, %CharacterName% pick[2] up %TheObjects[%objects%]%. |
get %objects% from %object% | Take an object that is inside or on top of another object | Ok, %CharacterName% take[3] %TheObjects[%objects%]% from %TheObject[%object2%]%. |
give %objects% to %character% give %character% %objects% |
object in inventory goes to another characters inventory | %CharacterName% hand[4] %CharacterName[%character%, target]% %TheObject[%objects%]%. |
offer %objects% to %character% offer %character% %objects% |
object in inventory goes to another characters inventory | %CharacterName% hand[5] %CharacterName[%character%, target]% %TheObject[%objects%]%. |
pick up %objects% pick %objects% up |
pick up a dynamic object from current location | Ok, %CharacterName% pick[6] up %TheObjects[%objects%]%. |
pick up %objects% from %object% pick %objects% up from %object% |
Take an object that is inside or on top of another object | Ok, %CharacterName% take[7] %TheObjects[%objects%]% from %TheObject[%object2%]%. |
put down %objects% put %objects% down |
object in inventory is put on the ground | Ok, %CharacterName% put[8] down %TheObjects[%objects%]%. |
put %objects% in %object% | object in inventory is put into a container | %CharacterName% put[9] %TheObjects[%objects%]% inside %TheObject[%object2%]%. |
put %objects% on %object% | object in inventory is put onto a surface | Ok, %CharacterName% put[10] %TheObjects[%objects%]% on top of %TheObject[%object2%]%. |
remove %objects% from %object% | Take an object that is inside or on top of another object | Ok, %CharacterName% take[11] %TheObjects[%objects%]% from %TheObject[%object2%]%. |
take %objects% | pick up a dynamic object from current location | Ok, %CharacterName% pick[12] up %TheObjects[%objects%]%. |
take %objects% from %object% | Take an object that is inside or on top of another object | Ok, %CharacterName% take[13] %TheObjects[%objects%]% from %TheObject[%object2%]%. |
Character Position
This folder controls whether the player is standing up, sitting, or laying down.
Command | Action | Default Text |
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Push and Pull
Just some defaults that need to be overidden with specific commands to do anything.
Command | Action | Default Text |
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Conversation
Talking to another character.
Command | Action | Default Text |
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Open and Close
Open and close a container or a door into another room.
Command | Action | Default Text |
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Look and Examine
Display the long description of a location or object, or the "description when read" property.
Command | Action | Default Text |
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Wear and Remove
Put on an item of clothing, or take it off.
Command | Action | Default Text |
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Eat and Drink
Properties determine if an object can be eaten or drunk.
Command | Action | Default Text |
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Library Messages
Not implimented yet - will allow special messages controlled internally by adrift to be customised or changed to a different language.
Player Movement
Normal player movement, plus getting inside of, or climbing on top of objects.
Command | Action | Default Text |
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Attacking
Basic fighting, note that the Battle System from ADRIFT 4 is not implimented in ADRIFT 5 and probably wont be for some time.
Command | Action | Default Text |
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