Re: Mail function

From: Hydragon (doogie@amnesiac.NMSU.Edu)
Date: 12/27/96


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On Fri, 27 Dec 1996, Roger Barlow wrote:

> I'm trying to set up a function to mail a particular person when a player
> types help (arg)  and (arg) is not in the help table. So it sends 
> something like: (player) requested help on (arg). I know this would be a
> simple function similar to the log function using a fprintf statement. I
> just dont know how to specify the file (i'll be the first to admit i'm a
> newbie). Anyone care to share some time and knowlege? Thanks
> 

This is leaving an opening to a huge mail file.  A lot of players will be
looking for help on stupid things like 'help me level' and then there's 
the case of the bad speller.  You might want to put in a command similar
to bug, idea, and typo that will allow players to make helpfile suggestions.

> 
>                         -Roger (Humm)
> 
> nob.tiac.net 4000 (looking for beta testers)			
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