Auto-explore feature

[Saracen]

What people think about this?
I'm talking about similar feature as in Tome4 for example. When you give the command to auto-explore, char moves around level uncovering unknown areas as long as it doesn't encounters something, i.e loot, monster, pool, message etc.

[Stingray1]

Please elaborate a little, do you click somewhere on the map and the character automatically tries to go there? Stops when it cannot get nearer or when seeing monsters, items, features.

It would be cool I suppose. Well, not so much for uncovering unknown areas, but rather moving to known areas.

[Saracen]

I mean character moves around level until everything is visible. Of course it would stop on closed doors also.

It could just be an auto-move feature to go already known parts of the map.

[Stingray1]

Sorry, I edited my first post while you were posting.

[grobblewobble]

Good idea for Adom 2.

[Al-Khwarizmi]

Good idea for Adom 2.

In fact, ADOM 2 already has it!

[anon123]

I wouldn't use this, because I like to be in control of my character instead of letting the machine play for me, even if it only walks around and takes all possible precautions. That's also why I don't use macros, except for testing situations where e.g. a ton of wishes for something must be made.

But I wouldn't mind if it gets added, as long as it can be turned off.

[Al-Khwarizmi]

I wouldn't use this, because I like to be in control of my character instead of letting the machine play for me, even if it only walks around and takes all possible precautions. That's also why I don't use macros, except for testing situations where e.g. a ton of wishes for something must be made.

But I wouldn't mind if it gets added, as long as it can be turned off.

Same here, I have tried that feature in several roguelikes (including ADOM 2) and I prefer being more in control (like with w+arrows). The autopilot makes me lose some immersion.

I think it's fine that the feature is present for people who wants to use it, though.

[KyoShinda]

I just hold down the button and make lawnmower noises when I run over a mob. I feel the move-waiting thing we have now is good enough.

[Laukku]

Same here, I have tried that feature in several roguelikes (including ADOM 2) and I prefer being more in control (like with w+arrows). The autopilot makes me lose some immersion.

Yeah. That's also why I'm not a big fan of overly big levels. It harms the immersion, and the pacing, too. Especially as there are not yet almost any interesting dungeon features in ADOM II.