A simple little problem, it seems in Developer Help

ID:264517
 
Sep 7 2009, 7:14 pm
Code:
/var/mob/M 
area
    var/pulse=100
    lighting
        icon='Lightning.dmi'
        layer=150
        New()
            :start
            sleep(pulse)
            flick("Strike",src)
            for(M in world)
                M<<LIGHTNING
            pulse=rand(50,600)
            goto start


Problem description:

It seems the area won't flick the icon_state. I'm not sure if areas are unable to flick or not, but if someone could point out the problem it would be lovely~

Note: LIGHTNING is a defined sound, which is working, for the record.

#1 Sep 7 2009, 7:18 pm
Err..I just tried changing it to a turf instead of an area, which worked. Admins, if you're out there, delete this post.

EDIT: Ok, no more late-night coding for me..
#2 Sep 7 2009, 7:51 pm
You should not use goto. Ever.

Here's what that should look like:

area/lightning/New()
  spawn()
    while(src)
      sleep(rand(50,600))
      flick("Strike",src)
#3 Sep 8 2009, 2:49 am
In response to Garthor (#2)
Ah, alright. I'll keep that in mind.

Thank you.