Music Fundementals (Game Mechanics) - Revision history

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	You can switch from one song to another using the "/changemusic [song name]" command (when playing alone). You can leave off the song name, and it will prompt you with a song list. Example : /changemusic starwars1		You can switch from one song to another using the "/changemusic [song name]" command (when playing alone). You can leave off the song name, and it will prompt you with a song list. Example : /changemusic starwars1
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		+	After the command is sent, The player stops playing music once the current track cycle completes.

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 In order to use a stationary instrument, the player must use the radial option on the instrument and select the Use option. This will spawn the object into the game world. Players do not need container permissions enabled to place instruments.  When the instrument is placed, the player must then select the instrument and do one of three things:
-* Use the Play Instrument radial option on the spawned object.
+* Use the [[media:StationaryInstrumentPreMusicRadialMenu.jpg|Play Instrument radial]] option on the spawned object.
-* Use the Use radial menu on the object in the inventory
+* Use the [[media:StationaryInstrumentInventory.jpg|Use radial menu]] on the object in the inventory
 * Double click the spawned object.

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 In order to use a stationary instrument, the player must use the radial option on the instrument and select the Use option. This will spawn the object into the game world. Players do not need container permissions enabled to place instruments.  When the instrument is placed, the player must then select the instrument and do one of three things:
-Use the Play Instrument radial option on the spawned object.
+* Use the Play Instrument radial option on the spawned object.
-Use the Use radial menu on the object in the inventory
+* Use the Use radial menu on the object in the inventory
-Double click the spawned object.
+* Double click the spawned object.
 Stationary instruments can only be played if the player has the object targeted in their target reticle (not combat reticle). Instruments do not become targeted automatically if the player uses the Play Instrument radial menu therefore the player must actually click on the instrument. Furthermore, players cannot have an object equipped that would normally take up a musical instrument slot such as another instrument or weapon. The player's hands must be completely free in order to begin using stationary instruments. Once the instrument has been targeted, and Play Instrument radial has been used, the music selection SUI window will display. The player can then choose their music to play and may continue playing a song using this instrument provided that they keep it targeted. If they leave the instrument untargeted for 8 seconds, they will trigger the /stopmusic command automatically. After the command is sent, The player stops playing music once the current track cycle completes.

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 There are two kinds of instruments available to a player; A handheld instrument and a stationary instrument. Hand held instruments are those that the player can equip on their body and play. Stationary instruments are objects that are placed into the game world and cannot be moved except to retrieve. To use a handheld instrument a player must first left click the instrument in their inventory and select the Use radial option. When this is done, the instrument is equipped by the player. Any currently equipped item using that slot will be unequipped, and vice versa. The player is now allowed to issue startmusic and also be receptive to band commands.
-In order to use a stationary instrument, the player must use the radial option on the instrument and select the Use option. This will spawn the object into the game world. Players do not need container permissions enabled to place instruments.  When the instrument is placed, the player must then select the instrument and issue the Play Instrument radial option. Stationary instruments can only be played if the player has the object targeted in their target reticle (not combat reticle). The instrument may also start playing if the player double clicks it. Instruments do not become targeted automatically if the player uses the Play Instrument radial menu therefore the player must actually click on the instrument. Furthermore, players cannot have an object equipped that would normally take up a musical instrument slot such as another instrument or weapon. The player's hands must be completely free in order to begin using stationary instruments. Once the instrument has been targeted, and Play Instrument radial has been used, the music selection SUI window will display. The player can then choose their music to play and may continue playing a song using this instrument provided that they keep it targeted. If they leave the instrument untargeted for 8 seconds, they will trigger the /stopmusic command automatically. After the command is sent, The player stops playing music once the current track cycle completes.
+In order to use a stationary instrument, the player must use the radial option on the instrument and select the Use option. This will spawn the object into the game world. Players do not need container permissions enabled to place instruments.  When the instrument is placed, the player must then select the instrument and do one of three things:
 Note: Stationary Instruments can be used so long as they are in the game world and the player has permission to use that object such as an instrument dropped in a structure to which they have administrative rights to. The player does not actually have to own the object or have it in their inventory in order to play it.
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 To stop playing music the command is [[Stopmusic (4A0D52DD)|/stopmusic]]
-After a player stops performing, they have to wait 8 seconds before being able to begin performing again.
+After the command is sent, The player stops playing music once the current track cycle completes.
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 == Using Instruments ==

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−	There are two kinds of instruments available to a player; A handheld instrument and a stationary instrument. Hand held instruments are those that the player can equip on their body and play. Stationary instruments are objects that are placed into the game world and cannot be moved except to retrieve. To use a handheld instrument a player must first left click the instrument in their inventory and select the Use radial option. When this is done, the instrument is equipped by the player. Any currently equipped item using that slot will be unequipped, and vice versa. The player is now allowed to issue startmusic and also be receptive to band commands. In order to use a stationary instrument, the player must use the radial option on the instrument and select the Use option. This will spawn the object into the game world. Players do not need container permissions enabled to place instruments. When the instrument is placed, the player must then select the instrument and issue the Play Instrument radial option. Stationary instruments can only be played if the player has the object targeted in their target reticle (not combat reticle). Instruments do not become targeted automatically if the player uses the Play Instrument radial menu therefore the player must actually click on the instrument. Once the instrument has been targeted, and Play Instrument radial has been used, the music selection SUI window will display. The player can then choose their music to play and may continue playing a song using this instrument provided that they keep it targeted. If they leave the instrument untargeted for 8 seconds, they will trigger the song to prepare to stop playing. After another 7 seconds the player will stop playing music all together.	+	There are two kinds of instruments available to a player; A handheld instrument and a stationary instrument. Hand held instruments are those that the player can equip on their body and play. Stationary instruments are objects that are placed into the game world and cannot be moved except to retrieve. To use a handheld instrument a player must first left click the instrument in their inventory and select the Use radial option. When this is done, the instrument is equipped by the player. Any currently equipped item using that slot will be unequipped, and vice versa. The player is now allowed to issue startmusic and also be receptive to band commands.
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		+	In order to use a stationary instrument, the player must use the radial option on the instrument and select the Use option. This will spawn the object into the game world. Players do not need container permissions enabled to place instruments. When the instrument is placed, the player must then select the instrument and issue the Play Instrument radial option. Stationary instruments can only be played if the player has the object targeted in their target reticle (not combat reticle). Instruments do not become targeted automatically if the player uses the Play Instrument radial menu therefore the player must actually click on the instrument. Furthermore, players cannot have an object equipped that would normally take up a musical instrument slot such as another instrument or weapon. The player's hands must be completely free in order to begin using stationary instruments. Once the instrument has been targeted, and Play Instrument radial has been used, the music selection SUI window will display. The player can then choose their music to play and may continue playing a song using this instrument provided that they keep it targeted. If they leave the instrument untargeted for 8 seconds, they will trigger the song to prepare to stop playing. After another 7 seconds the player will stop playing music all together.

	Note: Stationary Instruments can be used so long as they are in the game world and the player has permission to use that object such as an instrument dropped in a structure to which they have administrative rights to. The player does not actually have to own the object or have it in their inventory in order to play it.		Note: Stationary Instruments can be used so long as they are in the game world and the player has permission to use that object such as an instrument dropped in a structure to which they have administrative rights to. The player does not actually have to own the object or have it in their inventory in order to play it.

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	== Using Instruments ==		== Using Instruments ==
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		+	There are two kinds of instruments available to a player; A handheld instrument and a stationary instrument. Hand held instruments are those that the player can equip on their body and play. Stationary instruments are objects that are placed into the game world and cannot be moved except to retrieve. To use a handheld instrument a player must first left click the instrument in their inventory and select the Use radial option. When this is done, the instrument is equipped by the player. Any currently equipped item using that slot will be unequipped, and vice versa. The player is now allowed to issue startmusic and also be receptive to band commands. In order to use a stationary instrument, the player must use the radial option on the instrument and select the Use option. This will spawn the object into the game world. Players do not need container permissions enabled to place instruments. When the instrument is placed, the player must then select the instrument and issue the Play Instrument radial option. Stationary instruments can only be played if the player has the object targeted in their target reticle (not combat reticle). Instruments do not become targeted automatically if the player uses the Play Instrument radial menu therefore the player must actually click on the instrument. Once the instrument has been targeted, and Play Instrument radial has been used, the music selection SUI window will display. The player can then choose their music to play and may continue playing a song using this instrument provided that they keep it targeted. If they leave the instrument untargeted for 8 seconds, they will trigger the song to prepare to stop playing. After another 7 seconds the player will stop playing music all together.
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		+	Note: Stationary Instruments can be used so long as they are in the game world and the player has permission to use that object such as an instrument dropped in a structure to which they have administrative rights to. The player does not actually have to own the object or have it in their inventory in order to play it.

	== Flourishes ==		== Flourishes ==