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not sure how it works with a database. I use a trigger and variable list.

variable:
potion=bubbly|mocha|watery

Trigger pattern:
{@potion}

Trigger command:
#cw red

it then sets all potions variable list members to red anytime they are displayed.


Killing a fly on a friends forhead may not be overkill, use a hatchet to make sure the job is done.

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That's not too helpful, Toetag, since the items are already appearing colorized when displayed. Belgarad wants to preserve the colors shown from the MUD when he records the items into the database.

To that, belgarad, you need to figure out what's being sent to and from the MUD in regards to color (usually ansi codes). There's a setting in preferences that will allow you to turn off color or something so you can see the raw ansi codes, though I don't get to use it (no color on the mud I play). Once you have those, you can simply insert them into the name field of the item, although I have no idea if doing so will still cause ZMud to colorize them when displayed or if those ansi codes will block you from finding matches or similar concerns.

li'l shmoe of Dragon's Gate MUD