/// <summary>
/// Initializes the GlobalSettings class. Also reads the stored cache mode setting.
/// </summary>
public static void Initialize()
{
// Create objects for the objects that we need.
PairedDevices = new List <BEDeviceModel>();
ParserLookupTable = new Dictionary.DataParser.CharacteristicParserLookupTable();
ServiceDictionaryUnknown = new ServiceDictionary();
ServiceDictionaryConstant = new ServiceDictionary();
CharacteristicDictionaryUnknown = new CharacteristicDictionary();
CharacteristicDictionaryConstant = new CharacteristicDictionary();
ServiceDictionaryConstant.InitAsConstant();
CharacteristicDictionaryConstant.InitAsConstant();
DictionariesCleared = false;
CharacteristicsWithActiveToast = new List <BECharacteristicModel>();
_useCachedMode = ApplicationData.Current.LocalSettings.Values.ContainsKey(USE_CACHED_MODE);
}
/// <summary>
/// Initializes the GlobalSettings class. Also reads the stored cache mode setting.
/// </summary>
public static void Initialize()
{
// Create objects for the objects that we need.
PairedDevices = new List<BeDeviceModel>();
ParserLookupTable = new CharacteristicParserLookupTable();
ServiceDictionaryUnknown = new ServiceDictionary();
ServiceDictionaryConstant = new ServiceDictionary();
CharacteristicDictionaryUnknown = new CharacteristicDictionary();
CharacteristicDictionaryConstant = new CharacteristicDictionary();
ServiceDictionaryConstant.InitAsConstant();
CharacteristicDictionaryConstant.InitAsConstant();
DictionariesCleared = false;
CharacteristicsWithActiveToast = new List<BeCharacteristicModel>();
_useCachedMode = ApplicationData.Current.LocalSettings.Values.ContainsKey(USE_CACHED_MODE);
}
//this method is called by the constructor as soon as a new instance of this class is created
public override void BuildCharacteristics()
{
//adds Elf-specific characteristics to the dictionary for this instance
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Race", new CharaRace(Race.Elf));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Subrace", new CharaSubrace(string.Empty));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("FirstName", new CharaFirstName("Adran"));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Surname", new CharaSurname("Amakiir"));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("BaseLanguage", new CharaLanguage());
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Background", new CharaBackground(Background.Courtier));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Age", new CharaAge(18));
//defaults based on the world-wide average height and weight for Elves as a whole
//Height is in inches
//Weight is in pounds
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Height", new CharaHeight(66));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Weight", new CharaWeight(120));
//default enum characteristics to avoid accessing a null field
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("RelativeSize", new CharaRelativeSize(RelativeSize.Average));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Gender", new CharaGender(Gender.Male));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("CreatureType", new CharaCreatureType(CreatureType.Mammal));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Diet", new CharaDiet(Diet.Omnivore));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Alignment", new CharaAlignment(Alignment.TrueNeutral));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Tail", new CharaTail(Tail.None));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Wings", new CharaWings(Wings.None));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("CombatClass", new CharaCombatClass(CombatClass.Ranger));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("LifeStage", new CharaLifeStage(LifeStage.Adult));
//Statistic object
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Statistics", new CharaStatistic());
//Elf race description
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Description", new CharaDescription(
"Elves are a magical people that radiate grace in excess. " +
"They tend to live in regions of great natural beauty, such as " +
"deep ancient forests set alight by ethereal faerie glows where " +
"gentle music drifts through the lukewarm air. Elves live a much longer " +
"life than many, giving them a unique perspective of the world and those " +
"within it. This causes them to be more amused and curious than excited and greedy."));
}
//this method is called by the constructor as soon as a new instance of this class is created
public override void BuildCharacteristics()
{
//adds Halfling-specific characteristics to the dictionary for this instance
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Race", new CharaRace(Race.Halfling));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Subrace", new CharaSubrace(string.Empty));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("FirstName", new CharaFirstName("Corrin"));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Surname", new CharaSurname("Tealeaf"));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("BaseLanguage", new CharaLanguage());
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Background", new CharaBackground(Background.Entertainer));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Age", new CharaAge(18));
//defaults based on the world-wide average height and weight for Halflings as a whole
//Height is in inches
//Weight is in pounds
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Height", new CharaHeight(36));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Weight", new CharaWeight(45));
//default enum characteristics to avoid accessing a null field
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("RelativeSize", new CharaRelativeSize(RelativeSize.Average));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Gender", new CharaGender(Gender.Male));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("CreatureType", new CharaCreatureType(CreatureType.Mammal));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Diet", new CharaDiet(Diet.Omnivore));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Alignment", new CharaAlignment(Alignment.TrueNeutral));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Tail", new CharaTail(Tail.None));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Wings", new CharaWings(Wings.None));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("CombatClass", new CharaCombatClass(CombatClass.Bard));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("LifeStage", new CharaLifeStage(LifeStage.Adult));
//Statistic object
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Statistics", new CharaStatistic());
//Halfling race description
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Description", new CharaDescription(
"Halflings are a smaller people who dream of settling down in a quiet place, " +
"as far away from danger and strife as possible. Generally standing only about a meter tall, " +
"Halflings try to avoid an early grave by way of avoiding detection and contention whenever they can. " +
"Halflings are a very cheerful and welcoming people, cherishing family and friends over " +
"gold or glory. Their biggest personal concerns don't extend much further than their own basic needs or " +
"the more simpler things in life. They hate to see suffering and are quick to pity, but are very loyal and modest."));
}
//this method is called by the constructor as soon as a new instance of this class is created
public override void BuildCharacteristics()
{
//adds Dwarf-specific characteristics to the dictionary for this instance
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Race", new CharaRace(Race.Dwarf));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Subrace", new CharaSubrace(string.Empty));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("FirstName", new CharaFirstName("Darrak"));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Surname", new CharaSurname("Rumnaheim"));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("BaseLanguage", new CharaLanguage());
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Background", new CharaBackground(Background.ClanCrafter));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Age", new CharaAge(18));
//defaults based on the world-wide average height and weight for Dwarves as a whole
//Height is in inches
//Weight is in pounds
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Height", new CharaHeight(45));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Weight", new CharaWeight(155));
//default enum characteristics to avoid accessing a null field
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("RelativeSize", new CharaRelativeSize(RelativeSize.Average));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Gender", new CharaGender(Gender.Male));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("CreatureType", new CharaCreatureType(CreatureType.Mammal));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Diet", new CharaDiet(Diet.Omnivore));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Alignment", new CharaAlignment(Alignment.TrueNeutral));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Tail", new CharaTail(Tail.None));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Wings", new CharaWings(Wings.None));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("CombatClass", new CharaCombatClass(CombatClass.Fighter));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("LifeStage", new CharaLifeStage(LifeStage.Adult));
//Statistic object
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Statistics", new CharaStatistic());
//Dwarf race description
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Description", new CharaDescription(
"Dwarves are a people that live beneath great mountains in stone halls " +
"carved out by many generations of hardy blacksmiths and miners." +
"Though they usually stand at heights much shorter than other races, " +
"Dwarves are a strong and heavy folk that make good use of their lower center of gravity. " +
"All Dwarves maintain a strong sense of clan and tradition - if you wrong one Dwarf, " +
"you've wronged their entire clan."));
}
//this method is called by the constructor as soon as a new instance of this class is created
public override void BuildCharacteristics()
{
//adds Gnome-specific characteristics to the dictionary for this instance
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Race", new CharaRace(Race.Gnome));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Subrace", new CharaSubrace(string.Empty));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("FirstName", new CharaFirstName("Wrenn"));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Surname", new CharaSurname("Nackle"));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("BaseLanguage", new CharaLanguage());
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Background", new CharaBackground(Background.Outlander));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Age", new CharaAge(18));
//defaults based on the world-wide average height and weight for Gnomes as a whole
//Height is in inches
//Weight is in pounds
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Height", new CharaHeight(40));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Weight", new CharaWeight(40));
//default enum characteristics to avoid accessing a null field
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("RelativeSize", new CharaRelativeSize(RelativeSize.Average));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Gender", new CharaGender(Gender.Male));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("CreatureType", new CharaCreatureType(CreatureType.Mammal));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Diet", new CharaDiet(Diet.Omnivore));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Alignment", new CharaAlignment(Alignment.TrueNeutral));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Tail", new CharaTail(Tail.None));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Wings", new CharaWings(Wings.None));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("CombatClass", new CharaCombatClass(CombatClass.Rogue));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("LifeStage", new CharaLifeStage(LifeStage.Adult));
//Statistic object
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Statistics", new CharaStatistic());
//Gnome race description
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Description", new CharaDescription(
"Gnomes are close-knit people that form small warrens of constant activity wherever they may collect." +
"With sudden bouts of laughter, cheering, and yelps of surprise echoing through their ranks, it is clear " +
"that Gnomes try enjoy their lives to the fullest. They are a highly inventive, curious, imaginative, and playful " +
"people that are bent on squeezing every ounce of enjoyment out of their very long lives. Though their joy for living " +
"usually comes across as delightful, many have a tendency to be pranksters, jokesters, or even rather mischievous."));
}
//this method is called by the constructor as soon as a new instance of this class is created
public override void BuildCharacteristics()
{
//adds Human-specific characteristics to the dictionary for this instance
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Race", new CharaRace(Race.Human));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Subrace", new CharaSubrace(string.Empty));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("FirstName", new CharaFirstName("John"));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Surname", new CharaSurname("Doe"));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("BaseLanguage", new CharaLanguage());
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Background", new CharaBackground(Background.Soldier));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Age", new CharaAge(18));
//defaults based on the world-wide average height and weight for Humans as a whole
//Height is in inches
//Weight is in pounds
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Height", new CharaHeight(66));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Weight", new CharaWeight(155));
//default enum characteristics to avoid accessing a null field
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("RelativeSize", new CharaRelativeSize(RelativeSize.Average));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Gender", new CharaGender(Gender.Male));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("CreatureType", new CharaCreatureType(CreatureType.Mammal));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Diet", new CharaDiet(Diet.Omnivore));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Alignment", new CharaAlignment(Alignment.TrueNeutral));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Tail", new CharaTail(Tail.None));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Wings", new CharaWings(Wings.None));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("CombatClass", new CharaCombatClass(CombatClass.Warrior));
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("LifeStage", new CharaLifeStage(LifeStage.Adult));
//Statistic object
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Statistics", new CharaStatistic());
//Human race description
CharacteristicDictionary.Add("Description", new CharaDescription(
"Humans are among the most adaptable and ambitious of all races. " +
"Because of their shorter lives (in comaprison to other races), " +
"they strive to achieve as much as they can with what little time they have. " +
"Whatever the core reason, they are the innovators, achievers, and pioneers of the world."));
}