Poll Closed: Default for cloaks being open or closed

[Qzzrbl]

I voted open by default.

When I put on a jacket or coat IRL, closing it, buttoning it, zipping it, etc., etc., etc., is step two, after getting it put on.

[The7DeadlyVenomz]

I say open for the benefit of noobs. A delay on drawing weapons will get a lot more of them killed. Also, no delay on drawing a weapon from the back, mm?

I love this though. Good going, Morg.

[Prince Prig]

The only way I'd see closed as default is if the garment per say is meant to cover the entire body, such as desert garments and heavy overcoats and the like.

Aside from that, I think it should be a player's choice if they want the extra delay when drawing their weapons, as it has detriment to the fate of their character.

[Kassindra]

Went with open, since I should have to put effort into doing it up, like with buttons, zippers, etc. Besides...I need to get into the thing in the first place, so it has to be open.

[Reiloth]

Went with open, since I should have to put effort into doing it up, like with buttons, zippers, etc. Besides...I need to get into the thing in the first place, so it has to be open.

I agree.

I think anything that has a code detriment with something as simple as wearing a cloak should be optional, not forced. The helpfiles should also be adjusted accordingly.

I think the cloaks should be open, and closing them should be an option.

[Reiloth]

I say open for the benefit of noobs. A delay on drawing weapons will get a lot more of them killed. Also, no delay on drawing a weapon from the back, mm?

I love this though. Good going, Morg.

Also agree with 7DV about no delay on the back draw.

[Thunkkin]

Very cool, Morgenes.

[Morgenes]

There won't be any change to delays for items sheathed on the back, just those that would be affected by having a closed cloak.

[Reiloth]

There won't be any change to delays for items sheathed on the back, just those that would be affected by having a closed cloak.

I'm very excited for this code change.

I can imagine scenes of gunslingers drawing back their cloak to reveal a six-shooter in the middle of a little outpost.

[Zoltan]

There won't be any change to delays for items sheathed on the back, just those that would be affected by having a closed cloak.

I'm very excited for this code change.

I can imagine scenes of gunslingers drawing back their cloak to reveal a six-shooter in the middle of a little outpost.

Me too. Man, I'm actually pretty pumped about this change. Thank you, Morgenes. As far as the default setting, I'd prefer open, for the reasons that others have already posted.

[Fathi]

Qzz, Kassindra, Venomz, and Reiloth have already basically spoken my thoughts on the subject.

Defaulting to open.

[X-D]

closed, last thing you put on over everything else, you would close it.

[Delstro]

When I put on a large overcloak, it defaults to open. I must take a few minutes of my time to close that bitch all the way up.
I chose it defaults to open, you must close it. It didn't start in the closed position.

[Dar]

It would be nice, if 'some' types of the cloaks were defaulted to close, and could 'not' be opened. Like Abas for example. Leave the abiltiy to be open/closed to expensive cloaks. While the type of cloaks that's just a square of fabric with a hole for the head and arms (or sometimes just the head), is defaulted and 'locked' as closed.

[Morgenes]

It would be nice, if 'some' types of the cloaks were defaulted to close, and could 'not' be opened. Like Abas for example. Leave the abiltiy to be open/closed to expensive cloaks. While the type of cloaks that's just a square of fabric with a hole for the head and arms (or sometimes just the head), is defaulted and 'locked' as closed.

This is a nice idea...where were you when I started this?  Not sure how I'm going to fit this in now, except to add a flag for this 'aba' idea.

[Reiloth]

It would be nice, if 'some' types of the cloaks were defaulted to close, and could 'not' be opened. Like Abas for example. Leave the abiltiy to be open/closed to expensive cloaks. While the type of cloaks that's just a square of fabric with a hole for the head and arms (or sometimes just the head), is defaulted and 'locked' as closed.

This is a nice idea...where were you when I started this?  Not sure how I'm going to fit this in now, except to add a flag for this 'aba' idea.

Abas...Robes...But then again...Wouldn't robes be permenantly open? As you would wear the sash around the robe, and the weapons inside the sash, if you wanted to draw weapons at all.

Also, when I think of an aba...Sure, it conceals the weapons and weapon-belt on default...I'm thinking of an image of Clint Eastwood...But it actually seems easier to draw a weapon with sleeveless, practically shoulderless aba, than a heavy duster or cloak.

[Synthesis]

How will this change affect cloaks that can already be opened and closed (as containers)?

[Morgenes]

How will this change affect cloaks that can already be opened and closed (as containers)?

Good question, as coded they won't be openable/closable as containers anymore.  If you guys have suggestions on how to get around that, please let me know.

[Tisiphone]

How will this change affect cloaks that can already be opened and closed (as containers)?

Good question, as coded they won't be openable/closable as containers anymore.  If you guys have suggestions on how to get around that, please let me know.

Maybe a different syntax for cloak showing/not showing the equippage underneath? A syntax noted in the help clothing or similar helpfile?

[Dar]

seal cloak, unseal cloak.

[Synthesis]

Code pockets?

For cloaks/robes/pants/etc. that have legitimately closeable pockets:

close pants pocket
close cloak pocket
close robe pocket

Seems a little clunky to me, though. 

[Marauder Moe]

fasten/unfasten?
tie/untie?
clasp/unclasp?
loosen/tighten?

Or you could make it work through the wear command, trying to open/close a worn cloak first before looking in the inventory for an unworn one.

>wear cloak open
You open your dark, hooded cloak.

>wear cloak closed
You close your dark, hooded cloak.

[FantasyWriter]

Could you make it a generic command like "use," such as in flipable weapons?

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>use gun
You cock the rifle barrel on a three barrel shotgun.

>use gun
You cock the shot barrels on a three barrel shotgun.


...

>Use cloak
You loosen a desert-camoflaged greatcloack reavealing your lEEt grear.

>Use cloak
You fasten your desert-camoflaged greatcloack, hiding the fact that you are naked.

[Delstro]

I agree with Fantasywriter.

[FantasyWriter]

How about we use the same command that is used to flip weapons?

I forgot the name of it, but I hope it isn't flip.

"Use" in combat.  "Flip" or "use" any other time.