abilities.py

"""
Copyright (c) 2014 Chris Pilcher

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"""
import random
#from datetime import *

# This class holds all the "universal" abilities.
# Each ability has a unique identifer (ID)
# Todo:
    # Add error handling and logging
    
class Ability(object):
    def __init__(self, ID):
        self.ID = ID
        self.cost = 0
        
    
    
    # Sneak a peak in an opponent's inventory.
    # peek's ID is 1
    def peek(self, target):
        # Makes sure the ability using this method is "peek".
        if self.ID == 1:
            peek = []
            slot = random.randrange(0, len(target.inventory))
            peek.append(slot)
            print peek
        else:
            print "Error: Illegal ability call."
            return "Error"