Tips extensions (#13551)

Content.Shared/CCVar/CCVars.cs

@@ -406,13 +406,13 @@ namespace Content.Shared.CCVar
         ///     (i.e. postround or lobby)
         /// </summary>
         public static readonly CVarDef<float> TipFrequencyOutOfRound =
-            CVarDef.Create("tips.out_of_game_frequency", 60f * 2);
+            CVarDef.Create("tips.out_of_game_frequency", 60f * 1.5f);
 
         /// <summary>
         ///     The number of seconds between each tip being displayed when the round is actively going
         /// </summary>
         public static readonly CVarDef<float> TipFrequencyInRound =
-            CVarDef.Create("tips.in_game_frequency", 60f * 30);
+            CVarDef.Create("tips.in_game_frequency", 60f * 60);
 
         /*
          * Console

Resources/Prototypes/Datasets/tips.yml

@@ -8,11 +8,11 @@
   - "You can make a rough examination of someone's health by examining them and clicking the plus icon."
   - "Artifacts have the ability to gain permanent effects for some triggered nodes, including becoming an intercom or an extremely efficient generator."
   - "You can avoid slipping on most puddles by walking. However, some strong chemicals like space lube will slip people anyway."
-  - "Botanists can mutate and crossbreed plants together to create more potent produce that also has higher yields."
+  - "As a Botanist, you can mutate and crossbreed plants together to create more potent produce that also has higher yields."
   - "Some plants, such as galaxythistle, can be ground up into extremely useful and potent medicines."
   - "Mopping up puddles and draining them into other containers conserves the reagents found in the puddle."
   - "Floor drains, usually found in the chef's freezer or janitor's office, rapidly consume reagent found in puddles around them--including blood."
-  - "Detectives can chase criminals more effectively by using fingerprint and fiber data obtained from forensic scans of objects the perpetrator likely interacted with."
+  - "As a Detective, you can chase criminals more effectively by using fingerprint and fiber data obtained from forensic scans of objects the perpetrator likely interacted with."
   - "Cognizine, a hard to manufacture chemical, makes animals sentient when they are injected with it."
   - "Doctors can create vaccines for diseases using swabs from diseased victims."
   - "Loaded mousetraps are incredibly effective at dealing with all manner of low-mass mobs--including Rat Servants."
@@ -20,3 +20,42 @@
   - "Some reagents, like chlorine trifluoride, have unique effects when applied by touch, such as through a spray bottle or foam."
   - "Most machines in the game can be upgraded with high-level parts from Research and Development to great effect."
   - "Remember to touch grass in between playing Space Station 14 every once in a while."
+  - "You can use the Activate in World keybind, E by default, to interact with objects while your hands are full, or without picking them up."
+  - "In a pinch, throwing items and firing guns, including proto-kinetic accelerators, can be used to propel yourself in space."
+  - "Common sense goes a long way to avoiding conflict."
+  - "Every other player in game is a human being as well."
+  - "When running the Singularity, make sure to check on it periodically. If sabotaged, it could put the entire station at risk."
+  - "Chemicals don't react while inside the ChemMaster's buffer."
+  - "You can hold SPACE by default to slow the movement of the shuttle when piloting, to allow for precise movements--or even coming to a complete stop."
+  - "Dexalin, Dexalin Plus, and Epinephrine will all purge Lexorin from your bloodstream while metabolizing."
+  - "Every crewmember comes with an emergency medipen in their survival box containing epinephrine and tranexamic acid."
+  - "The AME is a high-priority target and is easily sabotaged. Make sure to set up the Singularity or Solars so that you don't run out of power if it blows."
+  - "You can add labels to any item, including food or pill canisters, using a hand labeler."
+  - "Riot armor is significantly more powerful against opponents that aren't using guns compared to regular armor."
+  - "As a Security Officer, remember that correlation does not equal causation. Someone may have just been at the wrong place at the wrong time!"
+  - "As a ghost, you can use the Verb Menu to orbit around and follow any entity in game automatically."
+  - "As a Traitor, you may sometimes be assigned to hunt other traitors, and in turn be hunted by others."
+  - "As a Traitor, the syndicate headset can be used to communicate with any other traitors who may have purchased it through a secure channel."
+  - "As a Traitor, any purchased grenade penguins won't attack you, and will explode if killed."
+  - "As a Nuclear Operative, stick together! While your equipment is robust, your fellow operatives are much better at saving your life: they can drag you away from danger while stunned and provide cover fire."
+  - "As a Nuclear Operative, communication is key! Use your radio to speak to your fellow operatives and coordinate an attack plan."
+  - "You can examine your headset to see which radio channels you have available and how to speak in them."
+  - "As a Salvage Technician, always carry a GPS on you and take note of the station's coordinates in case your salvage is lost to space."
+  - "As the Bartender, you can use a circular saw on your shotgun to make it easier to store."
+  - "As the Clown, spice your gimmicks up! Nobody likes a one-trick pony."
+  - "As the Clown, if you lose your banana peel, you can still slip people with your PDA! Honk!"
+  - "As the Mime, your oath of silence is your source of power. Breaking it robs you of your powers and of your honor."
+  - "As the Lawyer, try to negotiate with the Warden if sentences seem too high for the crime."
+  - "As a Security Officer, communicate and coordinate with your fellow officers using the security radio channel to avoid confusion."
+  - "As an Atmospheric Technician, your ATMOS holofan projector blocks gases while allowing objects to pass through. With it, you can quickly contain gas spills, fires and hull breaches."
+  - "As an Engineer, you can repair windows by using a welding tool on them while not in combat mode."
+  - "As an Engineer, you can electrify grilles by placing powered cables beneath them."
+  - "As the Captain, you are one of the highest priority targets on the station. Everything from revolutions, to nuclear operatives, to traitors that need to rob you of your unique laser gun or your life are things to worry about."
+  - "As the Captain, always take the nuclear disk and pinpointer with you every shift. It's a good idea to give one of these to another head you can trust with keeping it safe."
+  - "As the Captain, you have absolute access and control over the station, but this does not mean that being a horrible person won't result in mutiny."
+  - "Don't be afraid to ask for help, whether from your peers in character or through LOOC, or from admins!"
+  - "You'll quickly lose your interest in the game if you play to win and kill. If you find yourself doing this, take a step back and talk to people--it's a much better experience!"
+  - "If there's something you need from another department, try asking! This game isn't singleplayer and you'd be surprised what you can get accomplished together!"
+  - "We were all new once, be patient and guide new players, especially those playing intern roles, in the right direction."
+  - "Firesuits and winter coats offer mild protection from the cold, allowing you to spend longer periods of time near breaches and space than if wearing nothing at all."
+  - "Burn damage, such as from a welder, can be used to cauterize wounds and stop bleeding."