Turn Generator

Author: Dan
Version: 2 (2001-Apr-04)
Version: 1 (1999-Jun-09)

The TakeTurns data type can be used to run turn based games. Just add a few players and define actions to take place for the various events. For a very simple demo, check out Dan.TakeTurnsDemo .

Public Functions:

AddPlayer(mob/M): Call to add a new player to the game.

DelPlayer(mob/M): Call to remove a player from the game.

NextTurn()

Call to move to the next player's turn.

Halt(): Call to pause the current turn.

Resume(): Call to resume from the previously halted turn.

Restart(): Call to restart the turn generator from the first player's turn.

Overridable Functions:

BeginRound(): Called before the first player's turn in each round.; Default action: none.

BeginTurn(): Called at the beginning of the current player's turn.; Default action: inform the players.

EndTurn(): Called at the end the current player's turn, before the next player gets to go.; Default action: none.

ExpireTurn(): Called when time has run out for the current player's turn.; Default action: inform the players.

WarnExpireTurn(): Called when time is 3/4 out for the current player's turn.; Default action: warn the player.