RE: Quick question on indicators - more philosophical than anything else

No, I do not use numeric indicators, unless I cannot avoid it.... With the ability to name boolean variables, I see no reason to ever use the numeric "indicators".

I believe the boolean type is absolutely necessary, and encourage its use. Indicators are just badly named boolean variables, and I discourage their use, simply because of the weak naming restriction.

jmo,
Eric

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Subject: Quick question on indicators - more philosophical than anything
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Is anyone still using the old indicator style of INKC, INKA, etc.?

Is there any reason why this should even be used today?

I know some are advocating using no indicators at all in a program....but
is that not one of the strengths of RPG?

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