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| − | ==Overview== |
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| − | This oxp enhances the market screen with valuable data. To keep this enhancement free, ads from various advertisers are shown in the market screen. |
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| + | == Overview == |
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| − | ==Core Features== |
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| + | This oxp enhances the market screen with valuable data. To keep this enhancement ''free'', ads from various advertisers are shown in the market screen. |
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| + | *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. |
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| + | *This oxp adds another 4 columns: |
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| + | :*the galaxial average price (for comparison) |
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| + | :*the difference between the station price and the galactic average |
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| + | :*the % difference |
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| + | :*the price(s) at which you previously bought the commodities already in your hold. |
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| + | *You now have all the important information on the screen in front of you when deciding to buy or sell. |
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| − | '''1. Market Reference Gatherer''' |
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| + | == Core Features == |
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| + | === 1. Market Reference Gatherer Engine === |
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This feature monitors the prices of system markets and keeps a list of average prices. This data is printed to the market screen. |
This feature monitors the prices of system markets and keeps a list of average prices. This data is printed to the market screen. |
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| − | + | === 2. System Price Difference Viewer === |
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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. |
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. |
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| − | + | === 3. Purchase Log === |
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| − | Purchase log is collected from |
+ | Purchase log is collected from purchases at the standard market. Helps to determine if it's worth while to sell or not. |
| + | *Complete details of '''multiple purchases''' is available in the detailed commodity view (f8-f8). |
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| + | *When selling, the log is purged starting from the ''most expensive'' purchases. The most expensive purchase is printed to the market screen. |
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| + | *'''Lost cargo''' is purged from the log when docking at any station. |
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| − | If cargo is lost, lost cargo is purged from the log when docking at any station. |
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| + | === 4. Ads From YAH / Now separated to a Market Ads OXP === |
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| − | '''4. Ads From YAH''' |
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| + | *Various ads from Your Ad Here! OXP are shown in the bottom of the market screen. |
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| + | *Note that these ads can be ''useful''! They often give information about Oolite options. And some are jolly funny to boot! |
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| + | *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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| − | 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 :). |
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| + | === 5. Trader's Rating === |
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| − | OXP has an api for adding even more ads to the mix. |
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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. |
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| + | *First rank at 1,500₢. Highest rank at 1,000,000₢. |
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| − | * 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. |
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| − | '''5. Trader's Rating''' |
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| + | == Requirements == |
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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 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. |
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| − | First rank at 1500 cr. Highest rank at 1000000 cr. |
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| − | ==Requirements== |
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* Oolite version 1.82 or higher. |
* Oolite version 1.82 or higher. |
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| − | ==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. |
* All ads are selected and cropped from Your Ad Here! oxp and Your Ad Here! forum thread. Ads are made by different Oolite players. |
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| − | ==Download== |
+ | == Download == |
| − | * Download the latest version (for Oolite 1.82) from the expansion manager. |
+ | * Download the latest version (for Oolite 1.82) from the expansion manager. Market Observer for the statistical functionality and Market Ads for, eh, ads. |
* Download version 2.3.2 (for Oolite 1.79) from the expansion manager. Oxz version includes the trader's rating addon. |
* Download version 2.3.2 (for Oolite 1.79) from the expansion manager. Oxz version includes the trader's rating addon. |
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* Download version 2.2.3 (for Oolite 1.77) from [https://app.box.com/s/usjm5rcs1nkf6mb3zrjz the box]. |
* Download version 2.2.3 (for Oolite 1.77) from [https://app.box.com/s/usjm5rcs1nkf6mb3zrjz the box]. |
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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. |
* 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. |
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| − | ==Installing== |
+ | == Installing == |
Install the OXP by copying marketObserver.oxp to your AddOns-folder. |
Install the OXP by copying marketObserver.oxp to your AddOns-folder. |
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| − | == |
+ | == History == |
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| + | The [http://www.aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4902 days before] Market Observer (2008). |
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| + | == Quick Facts == |
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{{Infobox OXPb| title = Marker Observer |
{{Infobox OXPb| title = Marker Observer |
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| − | |version = 3. |
+ | |version = 3.7 |
| − | |release = |
+ | |release = 2020-10-12 |
|license = CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
|license = CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
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|features = Statistics |
|features = Statistics |
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|feedback = [http://aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=13336 Oolite BB] |
|feedback = [http://aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=13336 Oolite BB] |
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| + | ==Gameplay and Balance indicator== |
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| + | [[Image:tag-colour-blue.png|right]] |
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| + | 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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Latest revision as of 21:10, 24 November 2021
Contents
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.
- 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:
- the galaxial average price (for comparison)
- the difference between the station price and the galactic average
- the % difference
- the price(s) at which you previously bought the commodities already in your hold.
- You now have all the important information on the screen in front of you when deciding to buy or sell.
Core Features
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
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
Purchase log is collected from purchases at the standard market. Helps to determine if it's worth while to sell or not.
- Complete details of multiple purchases is available in the detailed commodity view (f8-f8).
- When selling, the log is purged starting from the most expensive purchases. The most expensive purchase is printed to the market screen.
- Lost cargo is purged from the log when docking at any station.
4. Ads From YAH / Now separated to a Market Ads OXP
- 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.
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 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₢. Highest rank at 1,000,000₢.
Requirements
- Oolite version 1.82 or higher.
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 the latest version (for Oolite 1.82) from the expansion manager. Market Observer for the statistical functionality and Market Ads for, eh, ads.
- Download version 2.3.2 (for Oolite 1.79) from the expansion manager. Oxz version includes the trader's rating addon.
- Download version 2.2.3 (for Oolite 1.77) from the box.
- Only for the version 2.2.3. Download an update (1.2) to the Commodity Markets OXP addon from the box. This update preserves buy/sell prices over saves. Update by laxori666.
Installing
Install the OXP by copying marketObserver.oxp to your AddOns-folder.
History
The days before Market Observer (2008).
Quick Facts
| Version | Released | License | Features | Category | Author(s) | Feedback |
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| 3.7 | 2020-10-12 | CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 | Statistics | Equipment OXPs | Spara | Oolite BB |
Gameplay and Balance indicator
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.
