MarketObserver - Revision history

Cholmondely: /* 5. Trader's Rating */ Added rank titles

2025-08-04T20:36:53Z

‎5. Trader's Rating: Added rank titles

Phkb: Updating BB links

2024-02-29T02:07:34Z

Updating BB links

Cholmondely: Added Switeck's tweak

2022-05-08T06:06:56Z

Added Switeck's tweak

Cholmondely: Added link

2022-05-03T07:50:27Z

Added link

Cholmondely: Added note on history of OXP, links

2022-05-02T13:17:29Z

Added note on history of OXP, links

Cholmondely: Added link

2021-11-24T20:10:23Z

Added link

Cholmondely: /* 4. Ads From YAH / Now separated to a Market Ads OXP */ Added note

2021-11-01T00:21:19Z

‎4. Ads From YAH / Now separated to a Market Ads OXP: Added note

Cholmondely: Emphasis

2021-06-13T06:32:51Z

Emphasis

Cholmondely: /* Quick Facts */ Added Gameplay/Balance indicator.

2021-06-03T22:42:44Z

‎Quick Facts: Added Gameplay/Balance indicator.

Cholmondely: Edited to make it obvious what the .oxp does. I never understood it when I read it, and failed to understand how vital it is for the game.

2021-01-21T09:31:07Z

Edited to make it obvious what the .oxp does. I never understood it when I read it, and failed to understand how vital it is for the game.

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 Market Observer monitors the profit you gain from buying and selling at the standard market and gives you a rating. Profit is calculated when selling a commodity whose purchase has been logged. No profit is calculated from salvaging or contracting ''etc'', unless some purchased cargo is lost. Player is given a Trader's Rating based on profit made. Rating is shown on the (F5) ship manifest and, if Market Ads is installed, on the (F8) market screen.
 *First rank at 1,500₢. Highest rank at 1,000,000₢.
+*Titles:
 == Requirements ==

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 You may care to consult [[How to tweak OXZ's]]
 === Tab Stops ===
-Switeck's [http://www.aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?p=284063#p284063 tab-stop tweak] prevents some larger numbers overlapping:
+Switeck's [https://bb.oolite.space/viewtopic.php?p=284063#p284063 tab-stop tweak] prevents some larger numbers overlapping:
   I didn't like how when I had a mad number of cargo contracts going that the amounts for Gold/Platinum/Gems could almost overlap with the for sale amount.
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 == Market Aide ==
-Here is a [http://www.aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4902 2008 description] from the Dark Ages before Spara's Market Observer. Spara first wrote [[MarketAide OXP]] in 2012 which merely posted the minimum, average & maximum prices for each commodity (taken from the '''OoliteRS''' sheet which came with your original game download). He then developed Market Observer the next year which creates the min/avg/max prices dynamically based on the markets you have personally visited. There was also a brief flirtation with a ''Troomp.oxp'' (see [[SothisTC]] for details)!
+Here is a [https://bb.oolite.space/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4902 2008 description] from the Dark Ages before Spara's Market Observer. Spara first wrote [[MarketAide OXP]] in 2012 which merely posted the minimum, average & maximum prices for each commodity (taken from the '''OoliteRS''' sheet which came with your original game download). He then developed Market Observer the next year which creates the min/avg/max prices dynamically based on the markets you have personally visited. There was also a brief flirtation with a ''Troomp.oxp'' (see [[SothisTC]] for details)!
 == Quick Facts ==
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 |category = Equipment OXPs
 |author = [[User:Spara|Spara]]
-|feedback = [http://aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=13336 Oolite BB]
+|feedback = [https://bb.oolite.space/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=13336 Oolite BB]
 }}

← Older revision		Revision as of 06:06, 8 May 2022
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	Install the OXP by copying marketObserver.oxp to your AddOns-folder.		Install the OXP by copying marketObserver.oxp to your AddOns-folder.
		+
		+	== Tweaks ==
		+	You may care to consult [[How to tweak OXZ's]]
		+	=== Tab Stops ===
		+	Switeck's [http://www.aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?p=284063#p284063 tab-stop tweak] prevents some larger numbers overlapping:
		+	I didn't like how when I had a mad number of cargo contracts going that the amounts for Gold/Platinum/Gems could almost overlap with the for sale amount.
		+
		+	So I edited Market Observer's Tab stops for displaying that page...
		+	It's in the gui-settings.plist file inside Config folder. (Have to unzip the OXZ first to access this!)
		+
		+	I changed from:
		+	"market_tabs" = (0,101,227,307,326,431);
		+
		+	to...:
		+	"market_tabs" = (0,101,227,287,326,421);

	== Market Aide ==		== Market Aide ==

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 == Market Aide ==
-Here is a [http://www.aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4902 2008 description] from the Dark Ages before Spara's Market Observer. Spara first wrote [http://aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=12363 Market Aide] in 2012 which merely posted the minimum, average & maximum prices for each commodity (taken from the '''OoliteRS''' sheet which came with your original game download). He then developed Market Observer the next year which creates the min/avg/max prices dynamically based on the markets you have personally visited. There was also a brief flirtation with a ''Troomp.oxp'' (see [[SothisTC]] for details)!
+Here is a [http://www.aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4902 2008 description] from the Dark Ages before Spara's Market Observer. Spara first wrote [[MarketAide OXP]] in 2012 which merely posted the minimum, average & maximum prices for each commodity (taken from the '''OoliteRS''' sheet which came with your original game download). He then developed Market Observer the next year which creates the min/avg/max prices dynamically based on the markets you have personally visited. There was also a brief flirtation with a ''Troomp.oxp'' (see [[SothisTC]] for details)!
 == Quick Facts ==

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 Install the OXP by copying marketObserver.oxp to your AddOns-folder.
-== History ==
+== Market Aide ==
-The [http://www.aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4902 days before] Market Observer (2008).
+Here is a [http://www.aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4902 2008 description] from the Dark Ages before Spara's Market Observer. Spara first wrote [http://aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=12363 Market Aide] in 2012 which merely posted the minimum, average & maximum prices for each commodity (taken from the '''OoliteRS''' sheet which came with your original game download). He then developed Market Observer the next year which creates the min/avg/max prices dynamically based on the markets you have personally visited. There was also a brief flirtation with a ''Troomp.oxp'' (see [[SothisTC]] for details)!
 == Quick Facts ==
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 |features = Statistics
 |category = Equipment OXPs
-|author = Spara
+|author = [[User:Spara|Spara]]
 |feedback = [http://aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=13336 Oolite BB]
 }}

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:10, 24 November 2021
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	Install the OXP by copying marketObserver.oxp to your AddOns-folder.		Install the OXP by copying marketObserver.oxp to your AddOns-folder.
		+
		+	== History ==
		+
		+	The [http://www.aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4902 days before] Market Observer (2008).

	== Quick Facts ==		== Quick Facts ==

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:21, 1 November 2021
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	*Various ads from Your Ad Here! OXP are shown in the bottom of the market screen.		*Various ads from Your Ad Here! OXP are shown in the bottom of the market screen.
		+	*Note that these ads can be ''useful''! They often give information about Oolite options. And some are jolly funny to boot!
	*Market Ads OXP has an api for adding even more ads to the mix: Simply call worldScripts["market_ads_service"]._setHorzAd('filename_of_your_horizontal_ad') in startUp and that's it. Ads need to be in 256x128 resolution.		*Market Ads OXP has an api for adding even more ads to the mix: Simply call worldScripts["market_ads_service"]._setHorzAd('filename_of_your_horizontal_ad') in startUp and that's it. Ads need to be in 256x128 resolution.

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 == Overview ==
-This oxp enhances the market screen with valuable data. To keep this enhancement free, ads from various advertisers are shown in the market screen.
+This oxp enhances the market screen with valuable data. To keep this enhancement ''free'', ads from various advertisers are shown in the market screen.
 *The [[Vanilla game]]'s F8 screen merely shows 5 columns: commodity name, the price, amount for sale & amount in your hold, and the legality for each commodity.
 *This oxp adds another 4 columns:
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 Market Observer monitors the profit you gain from buying and selling at the standard market and gives you a rating. Profit is calculated when selling a commodity whose purchase has been logged. No profit is calculated from salvaging or contracting ''etc'', unless some purchased cargo is lost. Player is given a Trader's Rating based on profit made. Rating is shown on the (F5) ship manifest and, if Market Ads is installed, on the (F8) market screen.
-*First rank at 1,500 cr. Highest rank at 1,000,000 cr.
+*First rank at 1,500₢. Highest rank at 1,000,000₢.

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:42, 3 June 2021
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	\|feedback = [http://aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=13336 Oolite BB]		\|feedback = [http://aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=13336 Oolite BB]
	}}		}}
		+
		+	==Gameplay and Balance indicator==
		+	[[Image:tag-colour-blue.png\|right]]
		+	No difference to combat or that sort of thing, but goodness... this little OXP unlocks the markets and trading for you. Unbelievably helpful and informative. A "must" for every new player.

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-[[File:Obs_wiki.png|200px|thumb|right|Market Observer]]
+[[File:Obs_wiki.png|400px|thumb|right|Market Observer]]
 ==Overview==
 This oxp enhances the market screen with valuable data. To keep this enhancement free, ads from various advertisers are shown in the market screen.
-==Core Features==
+== Core Features ==
-'''1. Market Reference Gatherer'''
+=== 1. Market Reference Gatherer Engine ===
 This feature monitors the prices of system markets and keeps a list of average prices. This data is printed to the market screen.
-'''2. System Price Difference Viewer'''
+=== 2. System Price Difference Viewer ===
 This feature prints the difference of station prices compared to the averages as absolute and percentage value to the market screen. Gives a quick overview of what is cheap and what expensive.
-'''3. Purchase Log'''
+=== 3. Purchase Log ===
-Various ads from Your Ad Here! OXP are shown in the bottom of the market screen.
+Purchase log is collected from purchases at the standard market. Helps to determine if it's worth while to sell or not.
-Market Ads OXP has an api for adding even more ads to the mix.
+=== 4. Ads From YAH / Now separated to a Market Ads OXP ===
-* Simply call worldScripts["market_ads_service"]._setHorzAd('filename_of_your_horizontal_ad') in startUp and that's it. Ads need to be in 256x128 resolution.
+*Various ads from Your Ad Here! OXP are shown in the bottom of the market screen.
-'''5. Trader's Rating'''
+=== 5. Trader's Rating ===
-Market Observer monitors the profit you gain from buying and selling at the standard market and gives you a rating. Profit is calculated when selling a commodity that's purchase has been logged. No profit is calculated from salvaging or contracting etc, unless some purchased cargo is lost. Player is given a Trader's Rating based on profit made. Rating is shown on the ship manifest and if Maarket Ads is installed, on the market screen.
+Market Observer monitors the profit you gain from buying and selling at the standard market and gives you a rating. Profit is calculated when selling a commodity whose purchase has been logged. No profit is calculated from salvaging or contracting ''etc'', unless some purchased cargo is lost. Player is given a Trader's Rating based on profit made. Rating is shown on the (F5) ship manifest and, if Market Ads is installed, on the (F8) market screen.
-==Requirements==
+== Requirements ==
 * Oolite version 1.82 or higher.
-==Credits==
+== Credits ==
 * All ads are selected and cropped from Your Ad Here! oxp and Your Ad Here! forum thread. Ads are made by different Oolite players.
-==Download==
+== Download ==
 * Download the latest version (for Oolite 1.82) from the expansion manager. Market Observer for the statistical functionality and Market Ads for, eh, ads.
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 * Only for the version 2.2.3. Download an update (1.2) to the Commodity Markets OXP addon from [https://app.box.com/s/xuvv1ikenpanjk4hk3sl the box]. This update preserves buy/sell prices over saves. Update by laxori666.
-==Installing==
+== Installing ==
 Install the OXP by copying marketObserver.oxp to your AddOns-folder.
-==Quick Facts==
+== Quick Facts ==
 {{Infobox OXPb| title = Marker Observer
 |version = 3.7