Entertainer Macros

Macros
Once you are off Tansari Station and have completed a few quests, then next thing to do is set up shop in a cantina and start to get down! These macros will help you on your way, as they are a great way to move up in the phases. The macro’s listed below are a great starter for anyone and you are encouraged to change them to suit your specific needs.

There are two important parts to the macros:


 * /join will makes sure you always accept group invite so even if you’re AFK (away from keyboard) you will still join a group so you gain as much experience as you can.


 * /dump this command will cancel any paused commands so when you want to stop you can and don’t have to wait for the macro to stop!

Flourish Macro
This is the basic one that will be incorporated into the others or can be used at any point when you are already playing music or dancing. In this case the name of the macro is 'flourish'. Once you gain special abilities, such as 'Colored Lights' or 'Dazzle', I recommend placing them in between the flourishes only once per loop (/dazzle, /colorlights).

/flourish 1; /pause 15; /flourish 2; /pause 15; /flourish 3; /pause 15; /flourish 4; /pause 15; /flourish 5; /pause 15; /flourish 6; /pause 15; /flourish 7; /pause 15; /flourish 8; /pause 15; /macro flourish;

This will loop over and over until you stop the macro by typing /dump!

Dance Macro
This will bring up a menu of dances for you to choose and then you will begin dancing and flourishing.

/join /startdance; /macro flourish;

Just move or type /stopdance to end the macro.

Music Macro
This will bring up a menu of songs for you to choose and then you will begin playing and flourishing.

/join /startmusic; /macro flourish;

Just move or type /stopmusic to end the macro.

Band Flourish Macro
When you get the band playing together start this one to keep playing all night! In this case the macro would be named 'bandflourish'.

/join /bandflourish 1; /pause 15; /bandflourish 2; /pause 15; /bandflourish 3; /pause 15; /bandflourish 4; /pause 15; /bandflourish 5; /pause 15; /bandflourish 6; /pause 15; /bandflourish 7; /pause 15; /bandflourish 8; /pause 15; /macro bandflourish;

Why Macro?
A macro can keep you free to interact and converse with the other dancers and players that come in to watch you. It also lets you walk away for a bit (or over night...) without having to stop earning XP. The thing to remember with macros is try to use them to enhance your game play, not cheat or annoy others in the game. For instance, if you feel strongly compelled to write song lyrics into your macros, make more than one song and perform them periodically.

Creativity
Keep in mind that you would never enjoy a song that just cycles through notes. Keep this in mind when creating macros in regards to flourishes, that an interesting or unique song or dance will keep them watching and listening.