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 ====== GMCP in Mudlet ====== ====== GMCP in Mudlet ======
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 +===== Enabling GMCP =====
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 If you are using Mudlet then (if it is not enabled already) you will need to enable GMCP data. If you are using Mudlet then (if it is not enabled already) you will need to enable GMCP data.
  
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 +===== Accessing GMCP =====
  
 Once enabled, Mudlet will automatically share with DuneMUD that it can receive GMCP data. You can check that you are receiving data by entering  ''lua gmcp'' in your command line. Once enabled, Mudlet will automatically share with DuneMUD that it can receive GMCP data. You can check that you are receiving data by entering  ''lua gmcp'' in your command line.
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         * ''Char.StatusVars'' are string-type descriptors of the entries in ''Status''. For example, ''gmcp.Char.StatusVars.xp'' is the string "Experience".         * ''Char.StatusVars'' are string-type descriptors of the entries in ''Status''. For example, ''gmcp.Char.StatusVars.xp'' is the string "Experience".
         * ''Char.Guild'' contains data particular to your guild. This usually has sub-subsections. For example, on Atreides ''gmcp.Char.Guild.Shieldbelt.Level'' is your shieldbelt's level.         * ''Char.Guild'' contains data particular to your guild. This usually has sub-subsections. For example, on Atreides ''gmcp.Char.Guild.Shieldbelt.Level'' is your shieldbelt's level.
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 +    * ''Room'' which contains data about your current room.
 +        * ''Room.name'' is it's name.
 +        * ''Room.num'' is a unique identifier code.
 +        * ''Room.Info'' contains area (planet) info, indoor/outdoor info, and (visible) exit info.
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 +  * ''External'' which is Discord information that you could have Mudlet use.
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 +===== Using GMCP =====
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 +You can use the raw GMCP data table in your scripts/triggers/aliases just like you would variables you defined yourself. 
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 +You can also use "event handlers" to execute scripts when new GMCP data is received. See the "Triggering on GMCP" section (page 5) of [[https://www.mudlet.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/GMCPtutorial.pdf|https://www.mudlet.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/GMCPtutorial.pdf]]