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Bale: May 2010 was sooo old.

2011-01-20T11:14:27Z

May 2010 was sooo old.

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	A few KoLmafia guides exist already, but they are out-of-date, too brief or just too complex. They are typically for more advanced players that catch the lingo and references. My guide is by a noob, to be on the level of noobs. It is (hopefully) easy to understand, pretty verbose, and ~~up to date (at time of update in May 2010)~~.		A few KoLmafia guides exist already, but they are out-of-date, too brief or just too complex. They are typically for more advanced players that catch the lingo and references. My guide is by a noob, to be on the level of noobs. It is (hopefully) easy to understand, pretty verbose, and constantly updated by the community.
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Bale: need to add this to all sub-pages also...

2010-07-12T19:49:13Z

need to add this to all sub-pages also...

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	* [[KoLmafia Guide: In Closing\|In Closing]]		* [[KoLmafia Guide: In Closing\|In Closing]]
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			[[Category:New User Help]]

Heeheehee: consistency

2010-07-05T17:44:50Z

consistency

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	* Automation. ~~KolMafia~~ allows you to intelligently automate actions, from small scale to larger scale. As an example, you can easily set up a 'script' combat button that will then do exactly what you want it to do; Maybe a Disco Bandit always wants to Pickpocket if possible, followed up by a Disco Dance, then auto-attack the rest of the way. Or an owner of a certain familiar wants to extend each fight to maximize Meat/Mana/HP,etc gains. Instead of doing this manually for each fight, you click ONE button which does the entire sequence! As an update, KoL itself now provides Combat Macros. However, I think Mafia is easier to understand and easier to configure it to work right.		* Automation. KoLmafia allows you to intelligently automate actions, from small scale to larger scale. As an example, you can easily set up a 'script' combat button that will then do exactly what you want it to do; Maybe a Disco Bandit always wants to Pickpocket if possible, followed up by a Disco Dance, then auto-attack the rest of the way. Or an owner of a certain familiar wants to extend each fight to maximize Meat/Mana/HP,etc gains. Instead of doing this manually for each fight, you click ONE button which does the entire sequence! As an update, KoL itself now provides Combat Macros. However, I think Mafia is easier to understand and easier to configure it to work right.
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	* Collating of information. ~~KolMafia~~ keeps track of all stat gains, meat found, items found, and an entire log of everything that has happened in the game. The info is logged automatically and effortlessly if you want it. It is just about essensial for those who want to compete in leaderboard challenges or post logs of their ascension on their clan website.		* Collating of information. KoLmafia keeps track of all stat gains, meat found, items found, and an entire log of everything that has happened in the game. The info is logged automatically and effortlessly if you want it. It is just about essensial for those who want to compete in leaderboard challenges or post logs of their ascension on their clan website.
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	Remember... Automation is only '''one''' aspect of ~~KolMafia~~! I generally avoid too much of something 'playing for me' myself, and it is entirely possible to use and love ~~KolMafia~~ with '''no automation whatsoever!''' <br />		Remember... Automation is only '''one''' aspect of KoLmafia! I generally avoid too much of something 'playing for me' myself, and it is entirely possible to use and love KoLmafia with '''no automation whatsoever!''' <br />

	Unless you are outright opposed to the concept of ~~KolMafia~~ or Greasemonkey, I'd strongly urge you to read this guide and give it a try. By the end of the first Lesson, you will know enough to decide for yourself. ---Warning:--- There are some '''light spoilers''' in this guide for illustration purposes!		Unless you are outright opposed to the concept of KoLmafia or Greasemonkey, I'd strongly urge you to read this guide and give it a try. By the end of the first Lesson, you will know enough to decide for yourself. ---Warning:--- There are some '''light spoilers''' in this guide for illustration purposes!
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	= Scripting for Dummies =		= Scripting for Dummies =
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	As an addendum to the basic ~~KolMafia~~ end user guide above, I also created a guide that helps you learn how to create simple scripts. It is surprisingly easy to create these scripts and they can accomplish many repetitive tasks that you might do on a daily basis. For example, a farming setup script might pull out a familiar, equip a certain outfit, buff yourself up, ask a buffbot for buffs, drink some potions to increase itemfind, and increase the Monster Level dial to maximum, and finally setup a particular custom combat script. This makes it easy to do things without forgetting stuff!<br />		As an addendum to the basic KoLmafia end user guide above, I also created a guide that helps you learn how to create simple scripts. It is surprisingly easy to create these scripts and they can accomplish many repetitive tasks that you might do on a daily basis. For example, a farming setup script might pull out a familiar, equip a certain outfit, buff yourself up, ask a buffbot for buffs, drink some potions to increase itemfind, and increase the Monster Level dial to maximum, and finally setup a particular custom combat script. This makes it easy to do things without forgetting stuff!<br />
	I would recommend that you at least browse through the scripting guide, see some of the neat stuff that you are capable of doing, then decide if it is worthwhile for you to dive into it yourself. I strongly suspect that at the very least, you can copy and paste some of my example scripts, change some of the buff/item/familiar names, and have your very own script!		I would recommend that you at least browse through the scripting guide, see some of the neat stuff that you are capable of doing, then decide if it is worthwhile for you to dive into it yourself. I strongly suspect that at the very least, you can copy and paste some of my example scripts, change some of the buff/item/familiar names, and have your very own script!
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Heeheehee: consistency

2010-07-05T17:44:06Z

consistency

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
	{{GuideP\|		{{GuideP\|
	A few ~~KoLMafia~~ guides exist already, but they are out-of-date, too brief or just too complex. They are typically for more advanced players that catch the lingo and references. My guide is by a noob, to be on the level of noobs. It is (hopefully) easy to understand, pretty verbose, and up to date (at time of update in May 2010).		A few KoLmafia guides exist already, but they are out-of-date, too brief or just too complex. They are typically for more advanced players that catch the lingo and references. My guide is by a noob, to be on the level of noobs. It is (hopefully) easy to understand, pretty verbose, and up to date (at time of update in May 2010).
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Bale: tired of scrolling down for the ToC

2010-05-18T03:48:50Z

tired of scrolling down for the ToC

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SinginSally: /* Introduction */

2010-05-04T14:06:07Z

Introduction

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	~~Although a~~ few KoLMafia guides exist already, they are ~~either~~ out-of-date, too brief, or too complex. They ~~work, but~~ are typically for more advanced players that catch the lingo and references. My guide is by a noob, to be on the level of noobs. It is (hopefully) easy to understand, pretty verbose, and up to date (at time of ~~writing anyways~~ in ~~Jan~~ 2010).		A few KoLMafia guides exist already, but they are out-of-date, too brief or just too complex. They are typically for more advanced players that catch the lingo and references. My guide is by a noob, to be on the level of noobs. It is (hopefully) easy to understand, pretty verbose, and up to date (at time of update in May 2010).
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	* Mafia allows you to use a 'Relay Browser' which is practically identical to the normal playing environment. The only noticeable difference is that Mafia adds bonus information and reminders that are very helpful when playing. This is by far my favorite feature because you do not have to try to learn a brand new interface to use ~~and learn~~ Mafia.		* Mafia allows you to use a 'Relay Browser' which is practically identical to the normal playing environment. The only noticeable difference is that Mafia adds bonus information and reminders that are very helpful when playing. This is by far my favorite feature because you do not have to try to learn a brand new interface to use Mafia.
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	* Provides some alternative interfaces to do certain functions that you may or may not like better than the built-in interface. At the very least, you can easily say... look up a mall price on something in Mafia without having to redirect your browser to the mall and then back to your inventory or adventuring location.		* Provides some alternative interfaces to do certain functions that you may or may not like better than the built-in interface. At the very least, you can easily say... look up a mall price on something in Mafia without having to redirect your browser to the mall and then back to your inventory or adventuring location. Or quickly check your entire inventory with filtering without leaving your browser.
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	{{GuideP\|		{{GuideP\|
	* Automation. KolMafia allows you to intelligently automate actions, from small scale to larger scale. As an example, you can easily set up a 'script' combat button that will then do exactly what you want it to do; Maybe a Disco Bandit always wants to Pickpocket if possible, followed up by a Disco Dance, then auto-attack the rest of the way. Or an owner of a certain familiar wants to extend each fight to maximize Meat/Mana/HP,etc gains. Instead of doing this manually for each fight, you click ONE button which does the entire sequence!		* Automation. KolMafia allows you to intelligently automate actions, from small scale to larger scale. As an example, you can easily set up a 'script' combat button that will then do exactly what you want it to do; Maybe a Disco Bandit always wants to Pickpocket if possible, followed up by a Disco Dance, then auto-attack the rest of the way. Or an owner of a certain familiar wants to extend each fight to maximize Meat/Mana/HP,etc gains. Instead of doing this manually for each fight, you click ONE button which does the entire sequence! As an update, KoL itself now provides Combat Macros. However, I think Mafia is easier to understand and easier to configure it to work right.
	}}		}}
	{{GuideP\|		{{GuideP\|
	* Reduction of lag. Mafia works as an interface directly to KoL. What this means is that when you automate actions, no browser refresh is needed. This is really helpful, as a 12 round auto-combat using the Script button ~~can~~ be done in about three browser refreshes.		* Reduction of lag. Mafia works as an interface directly to KoL. What this means is that when you automate actions, no browser refresh is needed. This is really helpful, as a 12 round auto-combat using the Script button will be done in about three browser refreshes.
	}}		}}
	{{GuideP\|		{{GuideP\|
	* Collating of information. KolMafia keeps track of all stat gains, meat found, items found, and an entire log of everything that has happened in the game. The info is logged automatically and effortlessly if you want it.		* Collating of information. KolMafia keeps track of all stat gains, meat found, items found, and an entire log of everything that has happened in the game. The info is logged automatically and effortlessly if you want it. It is just about essensial for those who want to compete in leaderboard challenges or post logs of their ascension on their clan website.
	}}		}}
	{{GuideP\|		{{GuideP\|
	* Ability to call player written scripts which do various stuff. For example, one of them will ~~help you~~ equip outfits to get ~~new~~ Tattoos. These require more trust, but I will show you how to examine scripts and see what they do.		* Ability to call player written scripts which do various stuff. For example, one of them will automatically equip all outfits you own to get any unearned Tattoos. These scripts require more trust, but I will show you how to examine scripts and see what they do for yourself.
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	{{GuideP\|		{{GuideP\|
	Remember... Automation is only ~~ONE~~ aspect of KolMafia! I generally avoid too much of something 'playing for me' myself, and it is entirely possible to use and love KolMafia with NO automation whatsoever! <br />		Remember... Automation is only '''one''' aspect of KolMafia! I generally avoid too much of something 'playing for me' myself, and it is entirely possible to use and love KolMafia with '''no automation whatsoever!''' <br />

	Unless you are outright opposed to the concept of KolMafia or Greasemonkey, I'd strongly urge you to read this guide and give it a try. By the end of the first Lesson, you will know enough to decide for yourself. ---Warning:--- There are some '''light spoilers''' in this guide for illustration purposes!		Unless you are outright opposed to the concept of KolMafia or Greasemonkey, I'd strongly urge you to read this guide and give it a try. By the end of the first Lesson, you will know enough to decide for yourself. ---Warning:--- There are some '''light spoilers''' in this guide for illustration purposes!

Bale: first part is now preface

2010-05-02T08:53:00Z

first part is now preface

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	* [[KoLmafia Guide: ~~Introduction~~\|~~Introduction~~]]		* [[KoLmafia Guide: Preface\|Preface]]
	* [[KoLmafia Guide: Basics (Relay Browser)\|Lesson 1: Basics (Relay Browser)]]		* [[KoLmafia Guide: Basics (Relay Browser)\|Lesson 1: Basics (Relay Browser)]]
	* [[KoLmafia Guide: Java Interface\|Lesson 2: Java Interface]]		* [[KoLmafia Guide: Java Interface\|Lesson 2: Java Interface]]

Bale: One page introduction.

2010-04-29T09:57:26Z

One page introduction.

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	* [[KoLmafia Guide: ~~How I Teach & Requirements~~\|~~How I Teach & Requirements]]~~		* [[KoLmafia Guide: Introduction\|Introduction]]
	* [[KoLmafia Guide: What About Greasemonkey\|What About Greasemonkey? (another automation/scripting toolset)]]
	* [[KoLmafia Guide: Getting Started & Links\|Getting Started, Installing KolMafia, and Helpful Links]]
	* [[KoLmafia Guide: Basics (Relay Browser)\|Lesson 1: Basics (Relay Browser)]]		* [[KoLmafia Guide: Basics (Relay Browser)\|Lesson 1: Basics (Relay Browser)]]
	* [[KoLmafia Guide: Java Interface\|Lesson 2: Java Interface]]		* [[KoLmafia Guide: Java Interface\|Lesson 2: Java Interface]]
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	* [[KoLmafia Guide: Closing Thoughts\|Lesson 15: Closing Thoughts]]		* [[KoLmafia Guide: Closing Thoughts\|Lesson 15: Closing Thoughts]]
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	= Scripting for Dummies =		= Scripting for Dummies =
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Bale: /* Scripting Guide */

2010-03-11T20:12:57Z

Scripting Guide

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	* [[KoLmafia Guide: Closing Thoughts\|Lesson 15: Closing Thoughts]]		* [[KoLmafia Guide: Closing Thoughts\|Lesson 15: Closing Thoughts]]
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	= Scripting ~~Guide~~ =		= Scripting for Dummies =
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	As an addendum to the basic KolMafia end user guide above, I also created a guide that helps you learn how to create simple scripts. It is surprisingly easy to create these scripts and they can accomplish many repetitive tasks that you might do on a daily basis. For example, a farming setup script might pull out a familiar, equip a certain outfit, buff yourself up, ask a buffbot for buffs, drink some potions to increase itemfind, and increase the Monster Level dial to maximum, and finally setup a particular custom combat script. This makes it easy to do things without forgetting stuff!<br />		As an addendum to the basic KolMafia end user guide above, I also created a guide that helps you learn how to create simple scripts. It is surprisingly easy to create these scripts and they can accomplish many repetitive tasks that you might do on a daily basis. For example, a farming setup script might pull out a familiar, equip a certain outfit, buff yourself up, ask a buffbot for buffs, drink some potions to increase itemfind, and increase the Monster Level dial to maximum, and finally setup a particular custom combat script. This makes it easy to do things without forgetting stuff!<br />
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	[[KoLmafia Guide: Scripting ~~for Dummies~~\|Post-Lesson 1: Scripting for ~~Dummies~~]]~~<br />~~		* [[KoLmafia Guide: An Introduction to Scripting\|An Introduction to Scripting]]
			* [[KoLmafia Guide: Your first Script\|Post-Lesson 1: Your first Script, Automatically Buffing Up]]
			* [[KoLmafia Guide: Automatic Mall Selling\|Post-Lesson 2: Automatic Mall Selling]]
			* [[KoLmafia Guide: Automatic Buffing II\|Post-Lesson 3: Automatic Buffing II, Buffbots and Status Checking]]
			* [[KoLmafia Guide: Logout script\|Post-Lesson 4: Logout Scripting for Overdrinking, Adventure Equipment, Librams, etc.]]
			* [[KoLmafia Guide: Creating an Auto-adventuring Script\|Post-Lesson 5: Creating an Auto-adventuring Script]]
			* [[KoLmafia Guide: Commonly Used ASH Commands\|Post-Lesson 6: Commonly Used ASH Commands]]
			* [[KoLmafia Guide: In Closing\|In Closing]]
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SinginSally at 16:03, 9 March 2010

2010-03-09T16:03:01Z

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	* [[KoLmafia Guide: How I Teach & Requirements\|How I Teach & Requirements]]		* [[KoLmafia Guide: How I Teach & Requirements\|How I Teach & Requirements]]
	* [[KoLmafia Guide: What About Greasemonkey\|What About Greasemonkey?]]		* [[KoLmafia Guide: What About Greasemonkey\|What About Greasemonkey? (another automation/scripting toolset)]]
	* [[KoLmafia Guide: Getting Started & Links\|Getting Started & Links]]		* [[KoLmafia Guide: Getting Started & Links\|Getting Started, Installing KolMafia, and Helpful Links]]
	* [[KoLmafia Guide: Basics (Relay Browser)\|Lesson 1: Basics (Relay Browser)]]		* [[KoLmafia Guide: Basics (Relay Browser)\|Lesson 1: Basics (Relay Browser)]]
	* [[KoLmafia Guide: Java Interface\|Lesson 2: Java Interface]]		* [[KoLmafia Guide: Java Interface\|Lesson 2: Java Interface]]

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	* [[KoLmafia Guide: ~~Introduction~~\|~~Introduction~~]]		* [[KoLmafia Guide: Preface\|Preface]]
	* [[KoLmafia Guide: Basics (Relay Browser)\|Lesson 1: Basics (Relay Browser)]]		* [[KoLmafia Guide: Basics (Relay Browser)\|Lesson 1: Basics (Relay Browser)]]
	* [[KoLmafia Guide: Java Interface\|Lesson 2: Java Interface]]		* [[KoLmafia Guide: Java Interface\|Lesson 2: Java Interface]]

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	= Table of Contents =		= Table of Contents =
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	* [[KoLmafia Guide: ~~How I Teach & Requirements~~\|~~How I Teach & Requirements]]~~		* [[KoLmafia Guide: Introduction\|Introduction]]
	* [[KoLmafia Guide: What About Greasemonkey\|What About Greasemonkey? (another automation/scripting toolset)]]
	* [[KoLmafia Guide: Getting Started & Links\|Getting Started, Installing KolMafia, and Helpful Links]]
	* [[KoLmafia Guide: Basics (Relay Browser)\|Lesson 1: Basics (Relay Browser)]]		* [[KoLmafia Guide: Basics (Relay Browser)\|Lesson 1: Basics (Relay Browser)]]
	* [[KoLmafia Guide: Java Interface\|Lesson 2: Java Interface]]		* [[KoLmafia Guide: Java Interface\|Lesson 2: Java Interface]]
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	* [[KoLmafia Guide: Closing Thoughts\|Lesson 15: Closing Thoughts]]		* [[KoLmafia Guide: Closing Thoughts\|Lesson 15: Closing Thoughts]]
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	= Scripting for Dummies =		= Scripting for Dummies =
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	* [[KoLmafia Guide: How I Teach & Requirements\|How I Teach & Requirements]]		* [[KoLmafia Guide: How I Teach & Requirements\|How I Teach & Requirements]]
	* [[KoLmafia Guide: What About Greasemonkey\|What About Greasemonkey?]]		* [[KoLmafia Guide: What About Greasemonkey\|What About Greasemonkey? (another automation/scripting toolset)]]
	* [[KoLmafia Guide: Getting Started & Links\|Getting Started & Links]]		* [[KoLmafia Guide: Getting Started & Links\|Getting Started, Installing KolMafia, and Helpful Links]]
	* [[KoLmafia Guide: Basics (Relay Browser)\|Lesson 1: Basics (Relay Browser)]]		* [[KoLmafia Guide: Basics (Relay Browser)\|Lesson 1: Basics (Relay Browser)]]
	* [[KoLmafia Guide: Java Interface\|Lesson 2: Java Interface]]		* [[KoLmafia Guide: Java Interface\|Lesson 2: Java Interface]]