skills/mechanics/signal.md

+Mechanic: Signal
+================
+
+*Added in version 2.2.1*
+
+Sends a signal to the specified targeter. Won't do anything when
+targeted at players. The signal can be composed of any string. The
+mob(s) that receives the signal can only act upon it if it has a
+dedicated "~onSignal" trigger in its skill arsenal (see examples).
+
+The signal can either be matched by comparing directly behind the
+trigger (~onSignal:*ping*) or by the new
+[lastsignal-condition](http://www.mythicmobs.net/manual/doku.php/conditions/start).
+
+Attributes
+----------
+
+| Attribute | Aliases | Description        | Default Value |
+|-----------|---------|--------------------|---------------|
+| signal    | s       | The signal to send | ping          |
+
+  
+
+Examples
+--------
+
+This example would make the "Master" mob signal it's minions a radius of
+20 blocks to shoot an arrow the nearest players, relative to the minions
+positions, upon being damaged.
+
+Mobfile:
+
+    Master:
+      Type: zombie
+      Skills:
+      - summon{m=Minion} @self ~onSpawn
+      - signal{s=ATTACK} @MobsInRadius{r=10;t=Minion} ~onDamaged
+    Minion:
+      Type: baby_zombie
+      Skills:
+      - skill{s=ShootAttacker} @NearestPlayer ~onSignal:ATTACK
+
+Skillfile:
+
+    ShootAttacker:
+      Skills:
+      - shoot{t=arrow}