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## Behaviors

Behaviors are **inline configs** placed directly inside object YAML (`gather:`, `talk:`,
`use:`) or mob YAML (`talk:`). There is no separate `data/behaviors/`
directory. Each section below shows the keys you can use under each behavior type.

### Gather (mining, fishing, woodcutting)

Mining — per-drop depletion on a rock object:
```yaml
id: copper_rock
name: copper rock
color: "178"
gather:
    skill: mining
    level: 1
    xp: 17                          # XP awarded per successful gather
    base_wait: 8                    # ticks between attempts
    tools:                          # requires item with matching tool_type
        - pickaxe
    success:
        base: 0.40                  # 40% base chance
        per_level: 0.01             # +1% per level above requirement
        cap: 0.95                   # 95% max
    gather_message: "You swing your pickaxe at the rock..."
    fail_message: "You chip away but get nothing useful."
    drops:
        - item_id: copper_ore
          weight: 90                # 90% chance when roll succeeds
          depletes: true            # rock becomes depleted after this drop
          message: "You manage to mine some {178}copper ore{/}."
        - table: gem_table          # reference a shared drop table
          weight: 10
          depletes: false           # gem drops don't deplete the rock
          message: "You spot a glint of something valuable!"
    respawn_timer: 50               # ticks until rock respawns
    respawn_broadcast: "A glint of copper catches your eye from some {name}."
```

Drop messages support inline color tags: `{<0-255>}text{/}`. Use the item's color
index to match its display color. Gradients also work: `{g:196,82}text{/}`.

Non-depleting gather (fishing on a fishing spot object):
```yaml
id: bait_fishing_spot
name: fishing spot
gather:
    skill: fishing
    level: 1
    xp: 10
    base_wait: 4
    tools:
        - fishing_rod
    bait: fishing_bait
    success:
        base: 0.30
        per_level: 0.01
        cap: 0.90
    gather_message: "You cast your line into the water..."
    fail_message: "Nothing seems to bite."
    drops:
        - item_id: raw_trout
          weight: 100
          depletes: false          # never depletes
          message: "You catch a {69}raw trout{/}!"
```

Woodcutting with shared depletion and bird's nests:
```yaml
id: oak_tree
name: oak tree
color: "113"
gather:
    skill: woodcutting
    level: 15
    xp: 37
    base_wait: 6
    tools:
        - axe
    success:
        base: 0.40
        per_level: 0.01
        cap: 0.90
    gather_message: "You swing your axe at the oak tree..."
    fail_message: "You swing but get no logs."
    drops:
        - item_id: oak_logs
          weight: 100
          depletes: false          # depletion is timer-based (deplete_timer)
          message: "You get some {113}oak logs{/}."
    respawn_timer: 14              # ticks until tree respawns after being cut down
    deplete_timer: 45              # max ticks before next gather depletes (counts down while chopping)
    nest_chance: 256               # 1/256 chance for a bird's nest on each successful gather
    respawn_broadcast: "An {name} grows back."
```

Regular tree — always depletes on first gather, no shared timer, no nests:
```yaml
id: tree
name: tree
gather:
    skill: woodcutting
    level: 1
    xp: 25
    base_wait: 4
    tools:
        - axe
    success:
        base: 0.50
        per_level: 0.01
        cap: 0.95
    gather_message: "You swing your axe at the tree..."
    fail_message: "You swing but get no logs."
    drops:
        - item_id: logs
          weight: 100
          depletes: true           # regular tree depletes on first successful gather
          message: "You get some {107}logs{/}."
    respawn_timer: 80
    respawn_broadcast: "A {name} grows back."
```

#### GatherConfig Fields

| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `skill` | string | Skill name for level check |
| `level` | int | Required level to gather |
| `xp` | int | XP per successful gather |
| `base_wait` | float64 | Base ticks per action cycle |
| `tools` | []string | Required tool_type list (e.g. `[pickaxe]`) |
| `bait` | string | Required bait item (for fishing) |
| `success` | SuccessFormula | Base + per_level, capped |
| `gather_message` | string | Custom "You gather..." message |
| `depleted_message` | string | Custom "The rock is depleted" message |
| `exhausted_message` | string | Custom "The tree falls" message |
| `fail_message` | string | Custom failure message |
| `drops` | []DropEntry | Weighted drop entries |
| `respawn_timer` | float64 | Ticks until depleted object respawns |
| `respawn_broadcast` | string | Broadcast message when object respawns |
| `deplete_timer` | float64 | Ticks for shared depletion (trees) |
| `nest_chance` | int | 1/N chance for bird's nest alongside normal drop |

#### SuccessFormula

| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `base` | float64 | Base success chance (0.0-1.0) |
| `per_level` | float64 | Chance increase per level above requirement |
| `cap` | float64 | Maximum success chance |

#### DropEntry

| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `item_id` | string | Item ID to drop |
| `table` | string | Reference to a shared drop table in `data/drops/` |
| `weight` | int | Relative drop weight |
| `depletes` | bool | Resource depletes on this drop |
| `quantity` | int | Amount to drop (1-3 for random) |
| `message` | string | Player message on drop |
| `level` | int | Skill level required for this drop |
| `xp` | int | Bonus XP on this drop |

#### Shared depletion explained

When `deplete_timer > 0`, the tree has a shared despawn timer:
- The timer starts at `deplete_timer` max when the first player begins chopping.
- Each tick, if anyone is chopping, the timer counts down.
- When the timer reaches 0, the NEXT successful gather depletes the tree.
- If no one is chopping and the tree isn't depleted, the timer ticks back UP.
- All players chopping the same tree are interrupted when it depletes.

Use `deplete_timer` for trees. Use `depletes: true` on individual drops for rocks.

#### Bird's nests

When `nest_chance > 0`, each successful gather has a 1/N independent chance to also drop
a bird's nest. The nest goes to inventory (or to the ground if inventory is full).
Use the `search` command to open nests — they roll on the `birds_nest_drop` table.

#### XP drops

When `xp > 0`, the gather awards XP on each successful drop. If the player's `xpdrops`
toggle is on, the output includes the XP gain: `(+37xp wct)`.

### Talk (dialog trees)

Talk configs go under the `talk:` key on objects or mobs. Full conversation with
conditions, actions, and player flag tracking:

```yaml
id: guard
name: Guard
talk:
    nodes:
        start:
            message: "\"Halt! This area is restricted.\""
            options:
                - text: "\"What's behind that gate?\""
                  goto: about_gate
                - text: "\"I have copper ore.\""
                  goto: trade_ore
                  condition:
                      has_item: copper_ore
                - text: "\"I have a pass.\""
                  goto: has_pass
                  condition:
                      player_flag: got_pass
                      value: true
                - text: "\"Goodbye.\""
                  end: true

        about_gate:
            message: "\"Bring me some copper ore and I'll stamp you a pass.\""
            action:
                set_player_flags:
                    talked_to_guard: true
            options:
                - text: "\"I'll be back.\""
                  end: true
                - text: "\"I have some right here.\""
                  goto: trade_ore
                  condition:
                      has_item: copper_ore

        trade_ore:
            message: "\"Good quality ore.\" He stamps a pass and hands it to you."
            action:
                take_item: copper_ore
                give_item: pass_stub
                set_player_flags:
                    got_pass: true
            options:
                - text: "\"Thanks.\""
                  end: true

        has_pass:
            message: "\"Alright, I'll open the gate for you.\""
            action:
                set_flags:
                    gate_open: true
            options:
                - text: "\"Thanks.\""
                  end: true
```

#### Node action reference

| Field | Effect |
|---|---|
| `set_flags` | Sets world flags (global, shared by all players) |
| `set_player_flags` | Sets player-local flags (per-character, quest progress) |
| `give_item` | Gives an item to the player's inventory |
| `take_item` | Removes an item from the player's inventory |
| `teleport` | Moves the player to a room ID |
| `heal` | Restores that many hitpoints |
| `cost` | Credits charged for the action |
| `shop` | Opens a buy/sell shop interface (see Shop section below) |
| `assign_task` | Assigns a random assassin task to the player based on their assassin level |
| `skip_task` | Cancels current assassin task, costs 30 reputation, resets streak |
| `extend_task` | Adds 50% more kills to current task, costs 30 reputation |
| `reputation_cost` | Deducts reputation from the player's `assassin_reputation` flag (fails node if insufficient) |
| `sawmill` | Opens sawmill plank conversion interface |

All fields in a single action are processed together — you can give an item, take an item,
set flags, and heal all in one node.

Example — quest completion:
```yaml
action:
    take_item: dragon_head
    give_item: dragon_slayer_medal
    set_player_flags:
        dragon_quest: complete
        dragon_slain: true
    heal: 99
    teleport: 1
```

#### Shop (buy/sell interface)

The `shop` node action opens a dedicated buy/sell interface. The player can browse
items, buy with credits, and sell items back. Define a shop on a talk node:

```yaml
action:
    shop:
        message: "What would you like to buy or sell?"
        items:
            - item_id: fishing_rod
              buy_price: 10
              sell_price: 2
            - item_id: fishing_bait
              buy_price: 2
              sell_price: 0
```

| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| `shop.message` | Greeting shown when entering the shop |
| `shop.items` | List of items for sale |
| `item_id` | Item definition ID |
| `buy_price` | Credits to buy from shop |
| `sell_price` | Credits shop pays (0 = won't buy) |

Typical shop flow: a talk node with a "Browse" option leads to a `shop` node.
When the player leaves the shop, they return to the talk node's options.

Full example — General Store:
```yaml
id: general_store_clerk
name: General Store Clerk
talk:
    nodes:
        start:
            message: "\"Welcome to the General Store!\""
            options:
                - text: "\"I'd like to browse.\""
                  goto: shop
                - text: "\"Goodbye.\""
                  end: true
        shop:
            message: "\"Take your time.\""
            action:
                shop:
                    message: "What would you like to buy or sell?"
                    items:
                        - item_id: fishing_rod
                          buy_price: 10
                          sell_price: 2
                        - item_id: hammer
                          buy_price: 20
                          sell_price: 5
            options:
                - text: "\"I'm done.\""
                  goto: start
```

Node options on the shop node are shown when the player leaves the shop.
Use `goto: start` to loop back to the main greeting.

### Object Interactions (levers, switches, gates)

Interaction configs go under the `use_interactions:` key on objects.
Entries with no `item` field are bare interactions triggered by "use"
or "push"/"pull":

```yaml
id: iron_gate
name: iron gate
hidden: true
description: "A heavy iron gate set into the north wall."
use_interactions:
  - condition:
      flag: gate_open
      value: true
      not: true
    message: "You push the heavy iron gate open."
    action:
      set_flags:
        gate_open: true
```

Item-specific interaction:
```yaml
id: bookshelf
name: bookshelf
use_interactions:
  - item: dusty_tome
    message: "The bookshelf slides aside, revealing a secret passage!"
    action:
      set_flags:
        secret_passage_open: true
```

### Use (crafting stations)

Use configs go under the `use:` key on objects (e.g. furnaces, ranges):

```yaml
id: furnace
name: furnace
color: "208"
use:
    message: "You place the ore in the furnace..."
    wait: 4
    consume:
        copper_ore: 1
    reward:
        item_id: copper_bar
        quantity: 1
    fail_message: "The ore crumbles to dust."
    success:
        base: 0.60
        per_level: 0.01
        cap: 0.95
    skill: smithing
    level: 1
    xp: 15
```

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