Colors!

Stars · Post by **Stars** » Thu May 22, 2003 4:19 pm

Is it possible to add colors in room descriptions, or any descriptions for that matter? If not, then it should be! Colors are our friends.

Slart · Post by **Slart** » Thu May 22, 2003 8:05 pm

The answers to your questions are no and no.

Lairian · Post by **Lairian** » Fri May 23, 2003 1:26 pm

That would quickly get abused and very annoying.

kiri · Post by **kiri** » Fri May 23, 2003 1:33 pm

Thank you Lairian for demonstrating EXACTLY why we say no to it.

*claps*

Nyteshade · Post by **Nyteshade** » Fri May 23, 2003 1:49 pm

hehe I like it

Stars · Post by **Stars** » Sat May 24, 2003 12:53 pm

The thing is...you have some control over that sort of thing. If an area has too many typos, or is just poorly written, then it is returned to the builder for improvements. Likewise, if colors run rampant, then it should be quickly rejected. The thought of abuse did indeed cross my mind before I sent this post. I just figured it would require little effort to keep the wild coloring under control. If it is done conservatively and tastefully, then it would be a wonderful addition to area building.

Ginzor · Post by **Ginzor** » Sat May 24, 2003 2:39 pm

The thought have crossed me and I have seen really nice improvements with color in different places but I have to say I don't think it would fit BR that good, we are already using all ANSII colors and that would make some controled addings quite silly.
Though colors can look real nice in different places like in orig RoD which has few colors all in all but some yellow color when things are glowing and so.
I say NO

Post by **Scavenger** » Mon Jun 02, 2003 1:54 am

Area builders would be tempted to use it in ways where the descriptions wouldn't make sense without the color. So you would have to have a ANSI color-capable client in order to correctly play the game. I don't like the idea of requiring a color-capable client.

Stars · Post by **Stars** » Mon Jun 02, 2003 8:16 am

That is a good point, Scavenger. I guess we could make it a rule not to create color-dependant descriptions. I know there would be a lot of rules here, since the fear of abuse is strong. The truth is, I think most builders would be smart enough to stay away from crazy color use. As I said before, if done "tastefully", then it would be nice. Life is not ending without it, but every little improvement helps to attract new players.

Comatose · Post by **Comatose** » Mon Jun 02, 2003 11:44 am

I agree colors in room descriptions and other things could be great, and may also help in attracting new players. I don't know what kind of change that is or if it is worth it. I think that it could be controlled pretty easily.

Obviously Slart was quick to reject this so it may be a waste to continue but I think it was a worthy idea.

Luc · Post by **Luc** » Thu Feb 19, 2004 1:19 am

Hmm I always wondered, i think maybe some colors should be added to certain things. How hard would it be to code in the (white aura) to actually show as white? simple things like this i think would be pretty decent, i have a few other ideas...just thought id bring up one or two.