Creature Hunt II (0.1.7)

[Todge]

Not a problem.

[Schodusk]

Hi Todge!

Love the plugin. It's a huge hit on the Pokemon site that I run, however I've encountered an occasional problem where a player will be unable to trigger the monster spawn by posting, or may need to repost to trigger the spawn.

Here is an example.

As you can see, the user posted twice, neither time triggering the spawn, and then a mod posted and triggered the spawn without issue.

I've had this issue happen a few times now, usually with the same players, and always resolved either by reposting (which didn't work in this case) or by having someone else post. It sounds like a problem with the settings/permissions of this specific user, but it's not consistent...

Is this a known problem? What could be causing this?

[Todge]

Oct 17, 2022 18:29:04 GMT -8 Schodusk said:

Hi Todge!

Love the plugin. It's a huge hit on the Pokemon site that I run, however I've encountered an occasional problem where a player will be unable to trigger the monster spawn by posting, or may need to repost to trigger the spawn.

Here is an example.

As you can see, the user posted twice, neither time triggering the spawn, and then a mod posted and triggered the spawn without issue.

I've had this issue happen a few times now, usually with the same players, and always resolved either by reposting (which didn't work in this case) or by having someone else post. It sounds like a problem with the settings/permissions of this specific user, but it's not consistent...

Is this a known problem? What could be causing this?

There are a couple of reasons this could happen.

Make sure that the key settings are set to Members and Staff for all options.

Also, if this member id posting using a mobile device, the plugin will not be working. Currently plugins do now work on mobile devices unless they are set to 'desktop mode', this will change with V6, when it is releared plugins will work across all devices.

[Schodusk]

Thanks for the fast reply. I checked the settings and they are set to everyone/members and staff, as recommend in the key permissions section of the plugin. 

I recommend that you select 'Everyone' for the read options, and 'Members & Staff' for the write options.

I have confirmed that the user is not using mobile. In this case they were posting from desktop. However, it's good to know that posting on non-desktop mobile can cause issues. 

Is there anything else that could be causing the issue?

[Todge]

Oct 18, 2022 19:20:03 GMT -8 Schodusk said:

Thanks for the fast reply. I checked the settings and they are set to everyone/members and staff, as recommend in the key permissions section of the plugin. 

I recommend that you select 'Everyone' for the read options, and 'Members & Staff' for the write options.

I have confirmed that the user is not using mobile. In this case they were posting from desktop. However, it's good to know that posting on non-desktop mobile can cause issues. 

Is there anything else that could be causing the issue?

Could you please let me know which browser they are using, and if possible, would they be willing to test the plugin using FireFox?

Also, is this member having any issues with any other plugins? And does the Creature Hunt plugin work for them in evry other respect?

Can they attack etc.? And does the plugin display their hit points?

[Schodusk]

The user in the above example was using Firefox.

They haven't reported issues with any other plugin afaik, though I have noticed problems with post template plugin, which at least one of the users was using when they encountered problems with the creature hint plugin. I've since reset the key on that plugin, so we'll see if that helps.

In the instance linked above, the user was unable to trigger the spawn, and they had never interacted with the plugin before. Once the mod post triggered the spawn, they encountered no further issues, and could attack/retreat without issue. Their stats also showed up in their profile, and they have since been able to trigger spawns in other threads.

The issue appears to be very sporadic, and only seems to impact triggering of spawns.

However, I have notice a bug previously where if a user quotes a previous post instead of using reply/quick reply, then they will not have the option to attack/retreat. This bug appears to impact all users.

[Todge]

Oct 20, 2022 19:23:26 GMT -8 Schodusk said:

The user in the above example was using Firefox.

They haven't reported issues with any other plugin afaik, though I have noticed problems with post template plugin, which at least one of the users was using when they encountered problems with the creature hint plugin. I've since reset the key on that plugin, so we'll see if that helps.

In the instance linked above, the user was unable to trigger the spawn, and they had never interacted with the plugin before. Once the mod post triggered the spawn, they encountered no further issues, and could attack/retreat without issue. Their stats also showed up in their profile, and they have since been able to trigger spawns in other threads.

The issue appears to be very sporadic, and only seems to impact triggering of spawns.

It sounds like an issue with the key. For reason the spawn info maybe wasn't being written to the user's key, but once they interacted with the creature after it was spawned by another member, the key then worked at it should. Hopefully this is just a blip and it will now behave itself.

However, I have notice a bug previously where if a user quotes a previous post instead of using reply/quick reply, then they will not have the option to attack/retreat. This bug appears to impact all users.

That's not a bug. Some time ago I was asked to allow members to chat in a creature thread without the need to attack/retreat, so I allowed quotes to go through without the creature being effected.

The latest version (0.1.5) disables the posting page too. You can only attack/retreat from the quick reply, to hopefully limit the chance of data crossover. This version has not been uploaded to the library, but you are welcome to try it if you wish.

[Schodusk]

Hopefully resetting the key fixed the issue. I'll let you know if I see any future issues on that front.

Good to know that the quote previous posts thing isn't a bug. Would it be possible to make that feature toggleable? Players quote previous posts quite often on our site.

I appreciate the offer to use version 0.1.5, but because we're more oriented on long-form posting the users definitely use the reply page more often than quick reply.

Also, I've noticed a bug with the text for creature descriptions. If there is an apostrophe in the appearance text anywhere it will be replaced with '&apos' upon spawn. Can this be fixed or is there a way around this?

[gtv22]

Hi Todge ,

My create thread button is moved to the far right of the pagination menu. I believe I used a code from Brian to do that. I think maybe the plugin can't find it, because the additional button is not appearing. Do you have any ideas how I can get it to work?

[Todge]

Oct 22, 2022 5:56:33 GMT -8 Schodusk said:

Hopefully resetting the key fixed the issue. I'll let you know if I see any future issues on that front.

Good to know that the quote previous posts thing isn't a bug. Would it be possible to make that feature toggleable? Players quote previous posts quite often on our site.

I appreciate the offer to use version 0.1.5, but because we're more oriented on long-form posting the users definitely use the reply page more often than quick reply.

Also, I've noticed a bug with the text for creature descriptions. If there is an apostrophe in the appearance text anywhere it will be replaced with '&apos' upon spawn. Can this be fixed or is there a way around this?

Yup..

Can you please try Version 0.1.4

[Todge]

Oct 26, 2022 19:55:22 GMT -8 gtv22 said:

Hi Todge ,

My create thread button is moved to the far right of the pagination menu. I believe I used a code from Brian to do that. I think maybe the plugin can't find it, because the additional button is not appearing. Do you have any ideas how I can get it to work?

Could you please PM me the code Brian gave you to move the button.

[Schodusk]

Oct 28, 2022 18:35:50 GMT -8 Todge said:

Oct 22, 2022 5:56:33 GMT -8 Schodusk said:

Hopefully resetting the key fixed the issue. I'll let you know if I see any future issues on that front.

Good to know that the quote previous posts thing isn't a bug. Would it be possible to make that feature toggleable? Players quote previous posts quite often on our site.

I appreciate the offer to use version 0.1.5, but because we're more oriented on long-form posting the users definitely use the reply page more often than quick reply.

Also, I've noticed a bug with the text for creature descriptions. If there is an apostrophe in the appearance text anywhere it will be replaced with '&apos' upon spawn. Can this be fixed or is there a way around this?

Yup..

Can you please try Version 0.1.4

Hi Todge!

Thanks so much for 0.1.4, that has fixed the '&apos' issue.

A few more queries regarding this plugin:
1. Can you confirm whether there is a version that has the option for Reply to still have Attack/Retreat options? I didn't see that in the options of 0.1.4.

2. Would it be possible to add the option to upload a custom image to replace the "DECEASED" image that shows over the creature icon when defeated?

Additionally, the ability to customize the: "Current HP: DEAD! Final blow dealt by [user]" text that displays when the monster has been defeated would be much appreciated

As I am using the plugin for a Pokemon RP site neither of those phrases mesh very well with the image of battling and catching a Pokemon. 

Appreciate all the hard work 

[Todge]

Nov 25, 2022 17:38:53 GMT -8 Schodusk said:

Oct 28, 2022 18:35:50 GMT -8 Todge said:

Yup..

Can you please try Version 0.1.4

Hi Todge!

Thanks so much for 0.1.4, that has fixed the '&apos' issue.

A few more queries regarding this plugin:
1. Can you confirm whether there is a version that has the option for Reply to still have Attack/Retreat options? I didn't see that in the options of 0.1.4.

2. Would it be possible to add the option to upload a custom image to replace the "DECEASED" image that shows over the creature icon when defeated?

Additionally, the ability to customize the: "Current HP: DEAD! Final blow dealt by [user]" text that displays when the monster has been defeated would be much appreciated

As I am using the plugin for a Pokemon RP site neither of those phrases mesh very well with the image of battling and catching a Pokemon. 

Appreciate all the hard work 

Let's start with query 1..

Yes, version 0.1.4 has the Attack/Retreat options when replying. I assume you are not getting these options?

[Schodusk]

Sorry for the miscommunication. I meant to say: "1. Can you confirm whether there is a version that has the option for QUOTE REPLY to still have Attack/Retreat options? I didn't see that in the options of 0.1.4."

I am using 0.1.4 and can use Attack/Retreat when using Quick Reply & Reply, but not Quote Reply.

[Todge]

Nov 26, 2022 19:10:46 GMT -8 Schodusk said:

Sorry for the miscommunication. I meant to say: "1. Can you confirm whether there is a version that has the option for QUOTE REPLY to still have Attack/Retreat options? I didn't see that in the options of 0.1.4."

I am using 0.1.4 and can use Attack/Retreat when using Quick Reply & Reply, but not Quote Reply.

Ahh... The ability to attack during a quoted post was removed in an earlier version.

Can you please try version 0.1.5

I have added options to allow an attack during a quote, to change the 'Deceased' image and to change the killed notice at the head of a thread.