dna_block

A singleton for handling block-unique functions called by the DNA datum.

You don't need to add a DNA block for every feature. Only add a new one if you want this feature to be changed via genetics.

Vars
block_length	The length of this block when converted to ascii
Procs
apply_to_mob	Applies the DNA effects/appearance that this block's string encodes
create_unique_block	Actually creates the unique block from the inputted target. Not used outside of the type, see `unique_block` instead.
get_block	Gets the block string from the hash inserted
modified_hash	Takes in the old hash and a string value to change this block to inside the hash.
position_in_hash	The position of this block's string in its hash type
unique_block	Returns the unique block created from target. To be used for external calls.

Var Details

The length of this block when converted to ascii

Applies the DNA effects/appearance that this block's string encodes

Actually creates the unique block from the inputted target. Not used outside of the type, see unique_block instead.

Children should always override this.

Gets the block string from the hash inserted

Takes in the old hash and a string value to change this block to inside the hash.

Returns a new hash with block's value updated

The position of this block's string in its hash type

Returns the unique block created from target. To be used for external calls.

Does extra checks to make sure target is valid before calling the internal create_unique_block, don't override this.