Question - New to boxing, question about macros

[New2Box]

I am a totally new to boxing and have just downloaded very vanilla. I am trying to set up macros to run from my main toon, but I can't seem to get the /bct (toon_name) //pause # command to work. Does MQ2 recognize /pause? I am on rizlona, thanks.

 

[Sic]

I am a totally new to boxing and have just downloaded very vanilla. I am trying to set up macros to run from my main toon, but I can't seem to get the /bct (toon_name) //pause # command to work. Does MQ2 recognize /pause? I am on rizlona, thanks.

what are you trying to do with the /pause? Pause in an eq function

usually when you send commands over, we use /timed

but if you're trying to actually pause the macro you would do /mqp on or /mqp off (you can /mqp as a toggle, but being specific on/off is usefull so your toons don't get desync'd)

you are using the /bct correctly - are the toons you are issuing commands also connected to your eqbc server?

 

[eqmule]

Since you are new, you might wanna try this:

 

[New2Box]

what are you trying to do with the /pause? Pause in an eq function

usually when you send commands over, we use /timed

but if you're trying to actually pause the macro you would do /mqp on or /mqp off (you can /mqp as a toggle, but being specific on/off is usefull so your toons don't get desync'd)

you are using the /bct correctly - are the toons you are issuing commands also connected to your eqbc server?

I am trying to get the boxed necro to snare the mob, both toons are connected to the eqbc server. Macro looks like this:

/bct (box toon name) //pause 5, //stand
/bct (box toon name) //pause 5, //assist (main toon name)
/bct (box toon name) // cast 1

Thanks.

 

[New2Box]

Since you are new, you might wanna try this:

I will give it a watch

 

[Sic]

I am trying to get the boxed necro to snare the mob, both toons are connected to the eqbc server. Macro looks like this:

/bct (box toon name) //pause 5, //stand
/bct (box toon name) //pause 5, //assist (main toon name)
/bct (box toon name) // cast 1

Thanks.

I'm assuming when you say macro that you are just using a social hotkey "macro" at this point and not an actual mq2 .mac macro (which would be much easier to get your toons to auto do what you want them to do.

the /pause eq function is for social hotkeys, and i don't think you can pass that to a toon to do like you're trying to do .

now, what you pasted as written won't work, but there's also another issue - only the first time the toon is executing something needs the double /

so something like /bct toondude //multiline ; /stand; /timed 5 /assist dudebroMA; /timed 10 cast 1

 

[New2Box]

I'm assuming when you say macro that you are just using a social hotkey "macro" at this point and not an actual mq2 .mac macro (which would be much easier to get your toons to auto do what you want them to do.

the /pause eq function is for social hotkeys, and i don't think you can pass that to a toon to do like you're trying to do .

now, what you pasted as written won't work, but there's also another issue - only the first time the toon is executing something needs the double /

so something like /bct toondude //multiline ; /stand; /timed 5 /assist dudebroMA; /timed 10 cast 1

I see, it was a hot key. I watched the noob videos on boxing and was trying to keep it simple. Where can I find the guide on MQ2.mac macros?

 

[Sic]

I see, it was a hot key. I watched the noob videos on boxing and was trying to keep it simple. Where can I find the guide on MQ2.mac macros?

are you looking to create your own? is that what you're asking for?

there are some absolutely amazing full suite macros like eqmule linked with muleassist, or rgmergs, or kissassist, or some of the cwtn class plugins - that way you don't have to do the leg work

but in case you are interested in writing your own (which is awesome fun). MQ2Wiki has a good chunk of the info you would want to learn about TLOs, Flow Control, and slash commands

ChatWithThisName put together a couple of resources to guide you along the way

Guide - Conditions and you. Coding tutorial information

So a lot of people I've noticed don't really understand conditions and how to compare something to something else. In order to understand conditions with comparisons we should first start with the basics of how MQ2 Interprets information. This is...

www.redguides.com

Companion Video Here

Here is a link to the MQ2 Wiki:

Introduction - MacroQuest Docs

www.macroquest2.com

TLOs on MQ2Wiki:
Wanna know how to find the ${things}?

https://www.redguides.com/docs/tlos/

Flow Control on MQ2Wiki:
This has info on things like - /if, /else, /while, statements

Introduction - MacroQuest Docs

www.macroquest2.com

 

[New2Box]

are you looking to create your own? is that what you're asking for?

there are some absolutely amazing full suite macros like eqmule linked with muleassist, or rgmergs, or kissassist, or some of the cwtn class plugins - that way you don't have to do the leg work

but in case you are interested in writing your own (which is awesome fun). MQ2Wiki has a good chunk of the info you would want to learn about TLOs, Flow Control, and slash commands

ChatWithThisName put together a couple of resources to guide you along the way

Guide - Conditions and you. Coding tutorial information

So a lot of people I've noticed don't really understand conditions and how to compare something to something else. In order to understand conditions with comparisons we should first start with the basics of how MQ2 Interprets information. This is...

www.redguides.com

Companion Video Here

Here is a link to the MQ2 Wiki:

Introduction - MacroQuest Docs

www.macroquest2.com

TLOs on MQ2Wiki:
Wanna know how to find the ${things}?

https://www.redguides.com/docs/tlos/

Flow Control on MQ2Wiki:
This has info on things like - /if, /else, /while, statements

Introduction - MacroQuest Docs

www.macroquest2.com

Up until yesterday I was alt + tabbing between two toons, I am trying to simplify things, that's all..

 

[dealings]

read kiss macro thread
or macros (up there in white letters on red background)
a person can want to keep it simple but if u stop at knowing where the key to start a car goes, you arent going to drive....................

 

[Robban]

Up until yesterday I was alt + tabbing between two toons, I am trying to simplify things, that's all..

yeah, read and watch some videos. Right now you bought yourself a sportscar but you are using a horse to pull it forward.

 

[New2Box]

So I watched all the videos in the redguide multiboxing EQ guide on youtube. First of all I am probably never going to box more then 3 toons, right now the plan is to just box a SK & SHM and if that goes well, add a WIZ for ports and dps. I am a bit of control freak and as such letting someone else's macro run my toons via kissassit is a bit much. Now muleassist via this video from VorpalChicken:



looks interesting. In that you can configure the toons to play as you want.

Really I just want to be able to use hotkey commands to control my other toons from the SK main during combat without alt-tab or at least configure the toons to do what I want them to do with minimal effort. Please advise.

 

[Sic]

So I watched all the videos in the redguide multiboxing EQ guide on youtube. First of all I am probably never going to box more then 3 toons, right now the plan is to just box a SK & SHM and if that goes well, add a WIZ for ports and dps. I am a bit of control freak and as such letting someone else's macro run my toons via kissassit is a bit much. Now muleassist via this video from VorpalChicken:



looks interesting. In that you can configure the toons to play as you want.

Really I just want to be able to use hotkey commands to control my other toons from the SK main without alt-tab or at least configure the toons to do what I want them to do with minimal effort. Please advise.

yup
then you can just utilize something like eqbc to do what you want them to do like we talked about earlier.

definitely don't think anyone is going to force you to use a macro or whatnot

 

[New2Box]

yup
then you can just utilize something like eqbc to do what you want them to do like we talked about earlier.

definitely don't think anyone is going to force you to use a macro or whatnot

Is there a list of /commands that work in eqbc?

 

[Sic]

Is there a list of /commands that work in eqbc?

MQ2EQBC is the resource page for mq2eqbc

but you're you can send them anything to execute - eqbc is just a means to send those commands

/bct name //command - this sents a box-chat tell to issue a command
/bcg - everyone in group not including yourself
/bcga - everyone in group including yourself
/bca - everyone on eqbc server not including yourself
/bcaa -- everyone on your eqbc server including yourself

examples:
/bct ToonName //sit
/bct ToonName //stand
/bct ToonName //mac macroname
/bct ToonName //endmacro


Examples to all on eqbcs not including yourself:
/bca //target id ${Me.ID}
/bca //timed 10 /stick 10
or
/bca //stick id ${Me.ID} 5 uw

example Sending commands to all clients including yourself:
/bcaa //camp desktop

 

[New2Box]

MQ2EQBC is the resource page for mq2eqbc

but you're you can send them anything to execute - eqbc is just a means to send those commands

/bct name //command - this sents a box-chat tell to issue a command
/bcg - everyone in group not including yourself
/bcga - everyone in group including yourself
/bca - everyone on eqbc server not including yourself
/bcaa -- everyone on your eqbc server including yourself

examples:
/bct ToonName //sit
/bct ToonName //stand
/bct ToonName //mac macroname
/bct ToonName //endmacro


Examples to all on eqbcs not including yourself:
/bca //target id ${Me.ID}
/bca //timed 10 /stick 10
or
/bca //stick id ${Me.ID} 5 uw

example Sending commands to all clients including yourself:
/bcaa //camp desktop

Thanks

 

[Avian]

I am a bit of control freak and as such letting someone else's macro run my toons via kissassit is a bit much. Now muleassist via this video from VorpalChicken:

MuleAssist is a branch of KissAssist - Now, I would certainly recommend taking a look at it, but you can also use KissAssist and set up what it does yourself rather than using someone elses ini. Redbot's example in the video of using someones ini from the ini library was for illustrative purpose to get up and running right now. You can tweak those inis (or write one from scratch) any way you like. KissAssist just takes care of what you tell it to take care of in a much simpler format than writing an entire macro from the ground up to take care of logic.

You can even set up a hotbutton to pause your script from doing it's own thing and quickly take control yourself should the situation arise. Ive been working my wizard lately and the vast majority of the time, he's doing exactly what I would make him do anyway just letting my KissAssist ini do its thing. On the rare occassions I need him doing something else, /mqp on a hotkey takes care of that.