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Announce News Post #2416

Artifact purchasing update

Written by: Razmael, the Synthesist
Date: Monday, June 15th, 2015
Addressed to: Everyone


Hey folks,

Back when we released this month's promo I had to do a lot of backend work to make our code support the website artifact cart system. I've decided to expand on that code and refresh how we handle artifact purchases in game, too.

You can now buy artifacts anywhere, no more taking the long hike to Delos to buy them! It also uses a new checkout system so you can double check everything is right before purchasing. There are a few things missing from the system, notably iron coin artifacts, and gifting. These will be added later.

Here is an overview of the syntax and what they do. In all instances where ARTIFACT PURCHASE is used, you can use AP for shorthand.

ARTIFACT PURCHASE LIST [FULL] [filter]
View the list of artifacts we have available for purchase. Supplying 'FULL' will also show you a description of what the artifact does. You can supply an additional string of words to only show artifacts whose category, power, item, or description match that filter. Artifacts that have a blank space where the item would be can only be purchased onto an valid item you already have.
e.g. AP LIST WINGS
AP LIST CONSTITUTION
AP LIST FULL STATS

ARTIFACT INFO <artifact>
View extended information about a particular artifact.

ARTIFACT PURCHASE <artifact> [ON <item>]
Adds an artifact to your artifact shopping cart. This can used for buying a new item, buying a power on an existing item, or upgrading a power you already have. You can use either the artifact's database number, or its power name.
e.g. AP 312
AP CONSTITUTION LEVEL 2 ON CLOAK1234
AP ELUSION ON CLOAK1234

ARTIFACT PURCHASE APPLY <token>
Applies one of the variety of artifact tokens we have (e.g. discount). If you have multiple items in your cart, the tokens will apply themselves to whatever will give you the most return. i.e. a 33% discount token will always pick a 2k cr arti over a 500cr arti.

ARTIFACT PURCHASE CLEAR
Empty your shopping cart.

ARTIFACT PURCHASE CHECKOUT [CONFIRM]
Review everything in your artifact shopping cart, and confirm your purchase.



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