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:The command to download is: ''';repository download bigshot.lic'''
:The command to download is: ''';repository download bigshot.lic'''


===How Do I Make it GO!?===
==How Do I Make it GO!?==
Initial setup is accessed through ;bigshot setup. There you will see a configuration window with various tabs to setup for your hunting routine.


:Step One: ''';bigshot setup'''
As with most scripts, using a SETUP command will open a graphical user interface for configuring the script. Use ;bigshot setup to open this dialog. This will open a window with the following tabs:
:This will open up a GUI where you can configure the various tabs for your hunting routine.
* Profile - This is where you save/load your profile information. Profiles are saved to your \Lich5\data\<GSServer\<charname>\bigshot_profiles directory. Eg, \Lich5\data\GSIV\Rinualdo\bigshot_profiles (note, if you've previously used bigshot, the file location has changed. The previous location was in your \Lich5\scripts\bigshot_profiles folder. You can copy/paste

* Resting - Set up your resting routine and location.
:Step Two:
* Hunting - Create a hunting map by adding BOUNDARIES, define your attack stance and any pre hunt information
:Fill out the Resting, Hunting, Attacking, Commands and Misc sections found at the top.
* Attacking - configuration for ambushing, bless, reactions, and similar flags

* Commands - Where you define your valid targets and associated attack routines. See sample routines below.
;Profile
* Misc tab - Various config options
:This is where you save/load your profile information. Profiles are saved to your \Lich5\data\<GSServer\<charname>\bigshot_profiles directory. Eg, \Lich5\data\GSIV\Rinualdo\bigshot_profiles (note, if you've previously used bigshot, the file location has changed. The previous location was in your \Lich5\scripts\bigshot_profiles folder. You can copy/paste

;Resting
:Set up your resting routine and location.

;Hunting
:Create a hunting map by adding BOUNDARIES, define your attack stance and any pre hunt information

;Attacking
:configuration for ambushing, bless, reactions, and similar flags

;Commands
:Where you define your valid targets and associated attack routines. See sample routines below.

;Misc tab
:Various config options


We will take a closer look at each of these individually further on.
We will take a closer look at each of these individually further on.

Revision as of 11:41, 8 March 2023

Bigshot is designed to handle combat routines, including moving to and from hunting areas, defining creatures to hunt and accompanying attack routines Afk scripting on any server but Shattered is in violation of game policy.

Changelog

About Bigshot

What Does Bigshot Do?

Bigshot is an automated hunting script that can be configured to handle a variety of creatures and situations.
Would you like to cast at some creatures, and swing a weapon at other creatures? Bigshot allows you the freedom to fully control your combat methods.
It is also the backbone for the script Ebounty.

How Do I Get It?

Bigshot can be downloaded from the script repository.
The command to download is: ;repository download bigshot.lic

How Do I Make it GO!?

Step One: ;bigshot setup
This will open up a GUI where you can configure the various tabs for your hunting routine.
Step Two:
Fill out the Resting, Hunting, Attacking, Commands and Misc sections found at the top.
Profile
This is where you save/load your profile information. Profiles are saved to your \Lich5\data\<GSServer\<charname>\bigshot_profiles directory. Eg, \Lich5\data\GSIV\Rinualdo\bigshot_profiles (note, if you've previously used bigshot, the file location has changed. The previous location was in your \Lich5\scripts\bigshot_profiles folder. You can copy/paste
Resting
Set up your resting routine and location.
Hunting
Create a hunting map by adding BOUNDARIES, define your attack stance and any pre hunt information
Attacking
configuration for ambushing, bless, reactions, and similar flags
Commands
Where you define your valid targets and associated attack routines. See sample routines below.
Misc tab
Various config options

We will take a closer look at each of these individually further on.

There is also several other commands you can do for more functionality.

  • ;bigshot quick - Special hunting mode that kills everything in the room your in and quits bigshot. Wont wander at all, and wont attempt to rest. Has its own hunting commands and hunting targets.
  • ;bigshot head/tail - This is for Multi-Account hunting. It only works for a single computer. Every character needs to be setup for the hunting area your going to. You start it by having your following characters join your head character. The following characters need to be running bigshot with ;bigshot tail. Once that happens, have the leader of the group do ;Bigshot head. They will then procede to hunt in the area you have setup.
  • ;bigshot display - Shows all your current settings.
  • ;bigshot reset - Resets all your targetable and untargetable lists. Useful if you find bigshot won't targets something it should.
  • ;bigshot ranger or ;bigshot companion - Resets ranger companion setting so you can set it again. Used when you change your companion.
  • ;bigshot profile save <name here> - Saves a profile in YAML format in your character's profile folder. Also accessible via the Profiles tab in the setup menu.
  • ;bigshot profile load <name here> - Loads a profile from your character's profile folder. Also accessible via the Profiles tab in the setup menu.
  • ;bigshot single - When used solo, will execute a single hunting routine, return to your resting location and then exit

The Profile Tab

Details about the Profile Tab can be found here.

The Resting Tab

Details about the Resting Tab can be found here.

The Hunting Tab

Details about the Hunting Tab can be found here.

The Attacking Tab

Details about the Attacking Tab can be found here.

Commands Tab

Details about the Commands Tab can be found here.

Misc Tab

Details about the Misc Tab can be found here.

Monitoring Tab

Details about the Monitoring Tab can be found here.

Ingame Screenshot

Reference

Third-Party Software - edit
Lich Installation: Lich
Downloadable Lich Scripts: Go2 | Map | Repository | Popular Scripts
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