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Cast It! - 1/7/2008
Version 1.0.2
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Einstein It! has changed Names to Cast It!
Why the name change?
Einstein was written by Zyrca and Einstein It! was
originally based on a lot of the original Einstein code. This new version
however is a complete rewrite. Although I would like to keep the homage to
the original Einstein plug-in, I have received numerous emails asking what it
did. Accordingly I think the time has come for a new more descriptive
name.
What's New?
This new version has implemented the 'Buff Me' key.
Simply wield the weapon you want to fight with, and press the 'BuffMe' button,
hotkey (or type /ci/buffme in the chat box and Cast It! will do the rest. It
automatically switches to your casting wand, prebuffs you to the best cast
ability you can reach (uses 'ladder' buffs to maximize the skill), then buffs
you, your weapon and any other weapons you have selected for it to buff.
In addition, the smart-casting ability of Einstein It! is intact, which makes life a lot easier for us poor mages.
In Cast It 1.0.2
Bug fixes (see known issues)
Implemented the 'Buff Other' button, hotkey, command, etc.
Under 'options' you can now set a minimum mana level. During a buff if your mana drops below this level a revit will be started. This is primarily for the use of characters whose ManaC may be less than leet.
In Cast It 1.0.1
Bug fixes (see known issues)
Implemented revit abort, buff abort and pause keys
Known Issues/Bugs:
| BUG | Priority | Fix by: |
| After setting up character for the first time, you need to log out and back on before the buffme button will work. Workaround: log out and back in after setting up character first time. | 2 | TBD |
| Bot mode is well and truly broken in this release. Workaround: none | 2 | TBD |
| Buff, Bane and Protect Type dropdowns revert to default values when logging into AC | 1 | 1.0.1 |
| When a spell is unknown, chatbox gets spammed causing automatic squelching of chat | 1 | 1.0.2 |
| Buffing can run mana too low for revit to be effective | 1 | 1.0.2 |
| Buffing tries to continue even after unrecoverable errors (such as out of comps). Message spam can cause auto-squelching. | 1 | 1.0.2 |
| Cast It! will attempt to buff unbuffable items, but will continue to the next buff when it fails. Workaround: none. | 2 | TBD |
| You're too busy and You can only move one item at a time messages appear during a buff. They don't hurt anything. Ignore them. They'll go away someday. Workaround: none. | 3 | TBD |
| Selecting the BuffWand (using the checkbox) for buffing can cause the wand to be buffed up to 3 times, once because the buff wand is ALWAYS buffed, once because it was the weapon wielded when you started the buff, and once because it is selected in the list. Work around, add it but don't check it in the list | 2 | TBD |
| If a weapon is selected, but not set, Cast It! fails to buff you. Workaround: Do not select weapons (activate the yellow button) unless the weapon has been set. | 2 | TBD |
| Clear key does not clear an entry. Workaround: Disable the entry or replace it with the proper entry. | 2 | TBD |
| 'Mage' does not appear in buff drop down list | 1 | 1.0.1 |
HOW DO I INSTALL IT?
VERY IMPORTANT - FOLLOW THESE STEPS!
Have you install Cast It 1.0 already? If yes, simply install Cast It 1.0.1 over it...OTHERWISE do the following steps:
Is Einstein currently installed? If not, skip to step 4.
Uninstall Einstein It! (Control Panel/Add Remove programs)
Remove Einstein It! hot keys from Decal Hotkey System. This is a bit of a pain. Login to Asheron's Call and open the DHS plug in. All the Einstein hotkeys start with 'EI'. To remove a hotkey, click the circle on the far right of the hotkey description, then click the 'Yes' button. Repeat until all the hotkeys are removed. (Note: this step is not strictly required, but will help you avoid mistakes setting hotkeys in the future.
Install Cast It! (click here to get it)
Start AC, and open the Cast It! plug in. Under the options tab, set the cast probabilities as you desire.
Go to the Buff tab, click on BuffWand (it should turn yellow), now click on the wand you will be using to buff. Then click the SET button. If you do not set a buff wand Cast It! will NOT buff you.
Select the weapon you want to use for each damage type, and set it in the same list. Click the checkbox to the left of the weapon if you want Cast It! to buff this weapon when doing a smart buff.
Log out, then log back in with that character. (this needs to be done the first time you set up any new character, and will be corrected in the future)
If you want to force a different buff type than one appropriate for the weapon you are holding, Change the BuffType drop down to the appropriate skill.
If you want to do limited banes/protects rather than full banes or protects, select the appropriate option from the drop downs.
Equip your weapon, on the 'General' tab, press Buff Me! Then pray....with luck everything will work. If not, let me know on the AC Vault utilities boards.
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Future Considered Improvements
(No ETA on delivery)
| Improvement | Priority | Notes |
| Auto equip casting implement on buff | 1 | Done in Cast It! 1.0 |
| Implement BuffMe button | 1 | Done in Cast It! 1.0 |
| Implement Equip List (pre-buff)/(post-buff) or profiles | 1 | Scheduled for Vsn 1.1 |
| Implement Additional Weapon list | 1 | Done in Cast It! 1.0 |
| Implement select closest imperiled mob hotkey (melee characters) | 1 | Scheduled for Vsn 1.1 |
| Implement alternate re-mana options | 1 | Scheduled for Vsn 1.1 |
| Implement switch weapon hotkey | 1 | Scheduled for Vsn 1.1 |
| Abort/Pause key/button for Buffing | 1 | Done in Vsn 1.0.1 |
| Buffbot - message on low comps | 2 | Scheduled for Vsn 1.1 |
| Buffbot - allow %% vars in Advertise | 2 | Scheduled for Vsn 1.1 |
| Abort key for revit cycle | 1 | Done in Vsn 1.0.1 |
| Implement unimplemented hotkeys | 1 | Scheduled for Vsn 1.1 |
| Add CS weapons to buff list | 1 | Scheduled for Vsn 1.0.1 |