MarketObserver - Revision history

Cholmondely: Added link

2021-11-24T20:10:23Z

Added link

Cholmondely: /* 4. Ads From YAH / Now separated to a Market Ads OXP */ Added note

2021-11-01T00:21:19Z

‎4. Ads From YAH / Now separated to a Market Ads OXP: Added note

Cholmondely: Emphasis

2021-06-13T06:32:51Z

Emphasis

Cholmondely: /* Quick Facts */ Added Gameplay/Balance indicator.

2021-06-03T22:42:44Z

‎Quick Facts: Added Gameplay/Balance indicator.

Cholmondely: Edited to make it obvious what the .oxp does. I never understood it when I read it, and failed to understand how vital it is for the game.

2021-01-21T09:31:07Z

Edited to make it obvious what the .oxp does. I never understood it when I read it, and failed to understand how vital it is for the game.

Cholmondely: /* Core Features */ put in commas for credit amounts under Trader's Rating!

2020-11-08T07:41:21Z

‎Core Features: put in commas for credit amounts under Trader's Rating!

Spara: /* Download */

2020-10-12T13:02:51Z

‎Download

Spara: /* Quick Facts */

2020-10-12T13:02:02Z

‎Quick Facts

Spara: /* Core Features */

2020-10-12T13:01:33Z

‎Core Features

Spara: /* Quick Facts */

2018-02-24T17:21:33Z

‎Quick Facts

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:10, 24 November 2021
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	Install the OXP by copying marketObserver.oxp to your AddOns-folder.		Install the OXP by copying marketObserver.oxp to your AddOns-folder.
		+
		+	== History ==
		+
		+	The [http://www.aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4902 days before] Market Observer (2008).

	== Quick Facts ==		== Quick Facts ==

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:21, 1 November 2021
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	*Various ads from Your Ad Here! OXP are shown in the bottom of the market screen.		*Various ads from Your Ad Here! OXP are shown in the bottom of the market screen.
		+	*Note that these ads can be ''useful''! They often give information about Oolite options. And some are jolly funny to boot!
	*Market Ads OXP has an api for adding even more ads to the mix: Simply call worldScripts["market_ads_service"]._setHorzAd('filename_of_your_horizontal_ad') in startUp and that's it. Ads need to be in 256x128 resolution.		*Market Ads OXP has an api for adding even more ads to the mix: Simply call worldScripts["market_ads_service"]._setHorzAd('filename_of_your_horizontal_ad') in startUp and that's it. Ads need to be in 256x128 resolution.

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 == Overview ==
-This oxp enhances the market screen with valuable data. To keep this enhancement free, ads from various advertisers are shown in the market screen.
+This oxp enhances the market screen with valuable data. To keep this enhancement ''free'', ads from various advertisers are shown in the market screen.
 *The [[Vanilla game]]'s F8 screen merely shows 5 columns: commodity name, the price, amount for sale & amount in your hold, and the legality for each commodity.
 *This oxp adds another 4 columns:
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 Market Observer monitors the profit you gain from buying and selling at the standard market and gives you a rating. Profit is calculated when selling a commodity whose purchase has been logged. No profit is calculated from salvaging or contracting ''etc'', unless some purchased cargo is lost. Player is given a Trader's Rating based on profit made. Rating is shown on the (F5) ship manifest and, if Market Ads is installed, on the (F8) market screen.
-*First rank at 1,500 cr. Highest rank at 1,000,000 cr.
+*First rank at 1,500₢. Highest rank at 1,000,000₢.

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	}}		}}
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		+	==Gameplay and Balance indicator==
		+	[[Image:tag-colour-blue.png\|right]]
		+	No difference to combat or that sort of thing, but goodness... this little OXP unlocks the markets and trading for you. Unbelievably helpful and informative. A "must" for every new player.

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-[[File:Obs_wiki.png|200px|thumb|right|Market Observer]]
+[[File:Obs_wiki.png|400px|thumb|right|Market Observer]]
-==Overview==
 This oxp enhances the market screen with valuable data. To keep this enhancement free, ads from various advertisers are shown in the market screen.
-==Core Features==
+== Core Features ==
-'''1. Market Reference Gatherer'''
+=== 1. Market Reference Gatherer Engine ===
 This feature monitors the prices of system markets and keeps a list of average prices. This data is printed to the market screen.
-'''2. System Price Difference Viewer'''
+=== 2. System Price Difference Viewer ===
 This feature prints the difference of station prices compared to the averages as absolute and percentage value to the market screen. Gives a quick overview of what is cheap and what expensive.
-'''3. Purchase Log'''
+=== 3. Purchase Log ===
-'''5. Trader's Rating'''
+=== 5. Trader's Rating ===
-Market Observer monitors the profit you gain from buying and selling at the standard market and gives you a rating. Profit is calculated when selling a commodity that's purchase has been logged. No profit is calculated from salvaging or contracting etc, unless some purchased cargo is lost. Player is given a Trader's Rating based on profit made. Rating is shown on the ship manifest and if Maarket Ads is installed, on the market screen.
+Market Observer monitors the profit you gain from buying and selling at the standard market and gives you a rating. Profit is calculated when selling a commodity whose purchase has been logged. No profit is calculated from salvaging or contracting ''etc'', unless some purchased cargo is lost. Player is given a Trader's Rating based on profit made. Rating is shown on the (F5) ship manifest and, if Market Ads is installed, on the (F8) market screen.
-==Requirements==
+== Requirements ==
 * Oolite version 1.82 or higher.
-==Credits==
+== Credits ==
 * All ads are selected and cropped from Your Ad Here! oxp and Your Ad Here! forum thread. Ads are made by different Oolite players.
-==Download==
+== Download ==
 * Download the latest version (for Oolite 1.82) from the expansion manager. Market Observer for the statistical functionality and Market Ads for, eh, ads.
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 * Only for the version 2.2.3. Download an update (1.2) to the Commodity Markets OXP addon from [https://app.box.com/s/xuvv1ikenpanjk4hk3sl the box]. This update preserves buy/sell prices over saves. Update by laxori666.
-==Installing==
+== Installing ==
 Install the OXP by copying marketObserver.oxp to your AddOns-folder.
-==Quick Facts==
+== Quick Facts ==
 {{Infobox OXPb| title = Marker Observer
 |version = 3.7

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 ==Quick Facts==
 {{Infobox OXPb| title = Marker Observer
-|version = 3.6
+|version = 3.7
-|release = 2018-02-24
+|release = 2020-10-12
 |license = CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
 |features = Statistics

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 If cargo is lost, lost cargo is purged from the log when docking at any station.
-'''4. Ads From YAH'''
+'''4. Ads From YAH / Separated to a Market Ads OXP'''
-Various ads from Your Ad Here! OXP are shown in the bottom of the market screen. This feature can't be toggled off, it keeps this enhancement free :).
+Various ads from Your Ad Here! OXP are shown in the bottom of the market screen.
-OXP has an api for adding even more ads to the mix.
+Market Ads OXP has an api for adding even more ads to the mix.
-* Simply call worldScripts["mo_ad_service"]._setHorzAd('filename_of_your_horizontal_ad') in startUp and that's it. Ads need to be in 256x128 resolution.
+* Simply call worldScripts["market_ads_service"]._setHorzAd('filename_of_your_horizontal_ad') in startUp and that's it. Ads need to be in 256x128 resolution.
 '''5. Trader's Rating'''
-Market Observer monitors the profit you gain from buying and selling at the standard market and gives you a rating. Profit is calculated when selling a commodity that's purchase has been logged. No profit is calculated from salvaging or contracting etc, unless some purchased cargo is lost. Player is given a Trader's Rating based on profit made. Rating is shown on market screen.
+Market Observer monitors the profit you gain from buying and selling at the standard market and gives you a rating. Profit is calculated when selling a commodity that's purchase has been logged. No profit is calculated from salvaging or contracting etc, unless some purchased cargo is lost. Player is given a Trader's Rating based on profit made. Rating is shown on the ship manifest and if Maarket Ads is installed, on the market screen.
 First rank at 1500 cr. Highest rank at 1000000 cr.