Here is a new idea for handling containers in BatMUD:

The new syntax 'dump out' will allow players to dump the
contents of a container onto the room floor in one
command rather then individually picking up each item
from the container and then droping it.

For example if you had a chest filled various items
it might look something like this:

dump out oak crate
You knock over oak crate and all the contents spill out!
simple iron bracelet falls to the floor.
a purple glove falls to the floor.
fine eyeglasses fall to the floor.
**OOPS** fine eyeglasses took some damage.
necklace of sharp fangs falls to the floor.
sparkling red bracers falls to the floor.
vest of abriel falls to the floor.
sandals of the earth falls to the floor.
**OOPS** sandals of the earth took some damage.
pendant of apathy falls to the floor.


This command could also be used for bags, possibly
money boxes etc. Important to note that the player
does not have to be holding the container to dump
it out. The damage chance could also be an option
or just left out alltogether.

- blackstar -