[DGD] Verb Parsing Ideas

[Felix A. Croes]

Jason Cone <jcone at cs.tamu.edu> wrote:
> During the past month or so we've been developing on CornerStone, along with
> other things, a fully-functional MudOS-like verb parser using the
> parse_string() kfun.  I'm posting this because I'd like to get some feedback
> from those that are 1) Familiar with the strengths/weaknesses of the MudOS
> model and 2) Familiar with, and have used, the parse_string() kfun to some
> degree.  I'd rather this discussion not turn into a verb vs. object-defined
> command debate - we've already thought of that. :)  In addition to verbs, we
> provide add_action()-like functionality that can opt to use the verb rule
> parser.  We call them triggers as opposed to add_action()'s.
>
> Anyway, if there's significant (even 1 or 2 people) interest in discussing
> this, I'll follow up with a detailed outline of what we've done.  Also, I'd
> like to get some feedback on the pros/cons of release mudlib sources.  I'll
> start another subject for that, though.

I'm interested.  How closely are you simulating the MudOS parser?
In what areas have you made improvements?

Dworkin