$n, $N, @$n, and @$N

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$n, $N, @$n, and @$N

Post by Kinni » Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:19 pm

Can I get some clarification on when to use the functions? I originally used $N in smotes, and then tried @$N based on suggestion, and it's bugged up my work. :(

Function | When to Use
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$n | ?
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@$n | ?
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$N | ?
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@$N | ?
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Re: $n, $N, @$n, and @$N

Post by Casamir » Wed Feb 26, 2014 6:58 pm

I have found it is always smaller case 'n' unless one is using @N, though there are probably more exceptions.
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$n | For targeting and most everything else.
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@$n | Within smotes.
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$N | Never.
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@$N | Never.
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@N | Within Mpechoat and the like.
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Re: $n, $N, @$n, and @$N

Post by Harroghty » Wed Feb 26, 2014 9:03 pm

There is a fairly good break down of this here, but there are some gaps that could be clarified.
Function | When to Use
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$n | generic target for whomever triggers the program (also will identify a PC by name)
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$N | will identify a PC by adjective
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@$n | used for smotes (interchangeable)
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@$N | used for smotes (interchangeable)
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@N | used for mpechoaround (mpechoat would not require a target for one's self)
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