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I was just wondering.. (no i will not be applying with a script like i will mention xD) If someone released a huge AIO, correctly coded, standardized and semi-advanced reflection script, would you vote yes :thumbsup: or no:thumbsdown:? I've always wanted to know what you guys would think about it.. :biggrin:

Its more than just the script.

From: mormonman
Its more than just the script.

I understand, like how the person behaves in the forum and such. ;)

Would you say yes to the script section though?

From: DeSnob
I understand, like how the person behaves in the forum and such. ;)

Would you say yes to the script section though?

Well, it depends on what the quality of the script is. If it is member-material then its a yes..

using reflection has nothing to do with how anyone votes. It's about how you understand what your coding, the complexity and of course your community involvement.

From: Blumblebee
using reflection has nothing to do with how anyone votes. It's about how you understand what your coding, the complexity and of course your community involvement.

It has nothing to do with how anyone with sense votes*

Some people tend to say no to reflection scripts because they think they require no skill, don't show your knowledge of SRL, etc, etc. So like he said, make sure it's complex enough to show that you can script

If this is what you're going to make, make sure to include the main colour scripting 'sections'; (D)DTMs, bitmaps, TPAs, walking.

Richard.

From: R1ch
If this is what you're going to make, make sure to include the main colour scripting 'sections'; (D)DTMs, bitmaps, TPAs, walking.

Richard.

Why?

Maybe you know Tad's aio miner. I would definitely vote yes on that.
I don't hate reflection or anything, but in my opinion you have to put more stuff in a reflection script to show the same knowledge.

EDIT: Uhm, what is this new thing under my cups? Under everybody's cups? I'm a junior member again? Yay, I can apply again too?

I would vote no if it was ALL reflection and had no advanced programming techniques, if it was advanced though, then I would vote yes. But you would have to show you really know what you're doing if you won't be using colors. But if you use mostly reflection with some advanced color stuff you'd get a yes, but try not to make it all reflection cause all you gotta do to program in reflection is go to the includes and copy/paste and it doesn't really require a whole lot of advanced stuff to have a good working script, so most people won't try as hard with reflection.

EDIT: @Sabzi, you mean this "old" thing under your cups? and it's your rank.

From: nielsie95
Why?

Because it shows that he can use a variety of techniques.

From: Baked0420
EDIT: @Sabzi, you mean this "old" thing under your cups? and it's your rank.

Yeah the bold thing. Now I remember as it says chicken now(and other monster names) like before. But first it said Junior Member and that was confusing. Also the activity and such wasn't there.

But back on-topic: a reflection script can show enough but it would also require as much time to write as a more simple color script imo. Still there would be some no because it includes reflection. So I would still go with color. SRL = color and you can show your srl knowledge more in a color script.

From: R1ch
Because it shows that he can use a variety of techniques.

It might show that he knows how to use a variety of techniques, but it doesn't have to. A good scripter knows when to use a simple FindColor over a DDTM. Why should you change something that works? I honestly don't understand how you can judge a script by looking at what kind of techniques it uses. Sure, correct use of DDTMs and TPAs are always nice, but it's not needed to become SRL Member. If a scripter knows what he's doing in a script, contributes and wants to learn, he's worthy of becoming a member.

From: nielsie95
It might show that he knows how to use a variety of techniques, but it doesn't have to. A good scripter knows when to use a simple FindColor over a DDTM. Why should you change something that works?.

It's the voters' responsibility to decide whether or not certain techniques are necessary in those situations. It's the applicant's responsibility to use them where appropriate and to pick a script that will allow him to showcase his talent without making unnecessary additions. And what R1ch is saying is that it will show that he has the ability to use those techniques, but, again, it is the applicant's responsibility to show that ability appropriately.

From: nielsie95
I honestly don't understand how you can judge a script by looking at what kind of techniques it uses. Sure, correct use of DDTMs and TPAs are always nice, but it's not needed to become SRL Member. If a scripter knows what he's doing in a script, contributes and wants to learn, he's worthy of becoming a member

You can't judge a script, but you can judge a scripter's array of knowledge by the techniques he uses (and you could also dock him if he uses that knowledge when he doesn't need to). And then, if he knows what he is doing in that specific script, that doesn't guarantee that he will be able to do the same for other scripts actually need DTMs, TPAs, etc.

As for if it should be enough or not, I don't think a consensus has been reached in that debate despite several recent discussions. If you want to get in, your best bet is trying to please everyone: Go color, use advanced techniques (but make sure they're used appropriately), be active/helpful in the community and so on. Personally I would vote yes on a huge reflection script, because even though that doesn't necessarily portray a good scripting ability, it tells me you're willing to put a lot of effort and time into it, and you will be able to contribute significantly to the community through reflection.


Edit:

From: Sabzi
Maybe you know Tad's aio miner.

Oh hey :)