release Implementing Private Messaging in Global Chat

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In the gaming world, communication is key to fostering interaction and teamwork among players. This guide details how to enable private messaging (PM) functionality within a global chat system, allowing users to send messages to one another directly.

System Modifications

The enhancements will be split across multiple files, including updates to the header, input handling, and the interface module, ensuring a cohesive implementation of the private messaging feature.

Code Updates

Step 1: Modify the Header File service.h

To begin, you need to define a macro that will enable the private messaging feature within the global chat system:

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This declaration allows the corresponding feature to be toggled on or off as needed.

Step 2: Update Input Handling in input_main.cpp

Next, we need to modify how chat messages are formatted in the chat system. Locate the specific section where messages are being constructed and make the necessary adjustments:

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In this code, we check if the message type is a shout. If so, we format it differently to indicate it’s a private message. For all other message types, the default formatting is applied.

Step 3: Adjust the Interface Module in interfacemodule.py

Lastly, we will update the Python interface module to handle hyperlink tooltips properly, especially for private messages. Find the method that generates tooltips and modify it as follows:

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In this adjustment, the function checks if the hyperlink is for an item or a private message. If it's a PM, it invokes the whisper dialog, allowing the player to respond directly.

By integrating these changes, players will now have the ability to send private messages within the global chat environment. This feature enhances communication and promotes a more interactive gaming community.