Attached


Tue, 12 Dec 1995 13:35:08 GMT

Another concern I have and I probably have it because I'm just so stupid
that if I knew anything more than I now do, I'd know not to ask it.
Anyhow, here goes:

I think there should be a property 'Attached' (if there isn't one already
and I've missed it) .. theres an ON and an IN but no attached.. many items
have stuff attached to them which wouldnt be considered specifically ON or
IN. For example, a key on the back of a clock (to wind it), a key that
can't be removed (short of throwing the clock down a cliff!), would be
more accurately referred to as ATTACHED to the clock (part of the clock)
rather than ON the clock.

If I get the clock, I want to examine not the clock only, but the key
specifically, yet no key show up in the inventory because its not
detachable (though it could be detachable) and effectively part of the
clock--not a separate item in its current state. More to the point I would
like to allow for examining parts of an object separately which are
neither ON nor IN.. This is possible with features of a room, as I
understand it, using SCENERY. Those objects do not show up unless
examined..

Some may say that if the key is part of the clock and not detachable, then
'Examine Clock' should be enough-- just include a description of the key
with the clock. Or just consider the key ON the clock and shut up (but I
dont want the key to be listed in the inventory as a separate item!). I
think there should be items that when attached dont show up on the
inventory (but can be examined); but when removed, may; and these items are
neither expressed as ON nor IN..

At this point you're probably asking if I lost my mind. The answer: yes,
old news. Long ago and far away..