Exp Loss Rule , care to test it anyone?

[Angelox]

Thanks - I'll let it stand around here a few days before committing it all, incase anyone else has more ideas.
I wasn't really sure why this never got in, probably just forgotten I guess.

[AndMetal]

Just a thought, but couldn't we just set the rule to the % of a level we want to lose on death instead of predefined options?

common/ruletypes.h

RULE_REAL ( Character, DeathExpLossLevelPercent, 20) //1 yellow of exp lost on death by default. float for a little more accuracy if needed

zone/attack.cpp

// figure out if they should lose exp
	float loss = RuleR(Character, DeathExpLossLevelPercent) / 100.0f;
	exploss=(int)((float)GetEXP() * (loss)); //Angelox: loose % of total XP

SQL:

INSERT INFO rule_values VALUES (0, 'Character:DeathExpLossLevelPercent', 20);

[Angelox]

I went ahead and put it in as I originally had it, since it's based on what cbodmer posted and was running on the Rathe server for a long time now (Derisions addition included).
Not that I think it's any better than yours, I'm just sure it all works as is since it's all been tested doesn't show any problems. The variable experience thing was what I added, and I tested it all week too.
It's always up for change anyway.

[ChaosSlayer]

Originally Posted by AndMetal

Just a thought, but couldn't we just set the rule to the % of a level we want to lose on death instead of predefined options?

yeah the plain % xp way does seem more straight forward

[Angelox]

Cavedude; I saw you put back the old exp multiplier back? You can take the one I put in out if it's no good.

[cavedude]

I added a rule, so admins can either use the old formula or your rule to specify a multiplier. The default is to use your system. I created the rule for purely selfish reasons, I liked the old formula and wished to keep it. But, this is a win-win situation. Stubborn folks like me can continue to use the old system, and people who want control can use yours.

[ChaosSlayerZ]

I had an interesting idea.

I like idea that peopel loose Xp on death but I don't like idea of people loosing their level.
Is it posible to implement a rule that when you die, you NEVER loose Xp beyond your level?

[WillowyLady]

CharacterDeathExpLossLevel

This rule exists, Table (rule_values)

Just set to desired level, > than can be made on server?