I think that the "aggro confirmation" message that we have on P99 is indeed non-classic.
Evidence:
https://www.project1999.com/forums/s...d.php?t=298463
This thread shows a full parse from casting of mage epic pet, attacking mob, and then finally gating out. Here is a snippet, as you can see there is the initial attack at XX:38 with no message, then finally a Taunting message at XX:43.
Quote:
[Sat Dec 01 07:48:05 2001] Logging to 'eqlog.txt' is now *ON*.
[Sat Dec 01 07:48:14 2001] You begin casting Summon Orb.
[Sat Dec 01 07:48:24 2001] You begin casting Burnout IV.
[Sat Dec 01 07:48:30 2001] Lekn goes berserk.
[Sat Dec 01 07:48:38 2001] Lekn hits mist panther for 50 points of damage.
[Sat Dec 01 07:48:38 2001] Lekn tries to hit mist panther, but misses!
[Sat Dec 01 07:48:38 2001] Lekn tries to kick mist panther, but misses!
[Sat Dec 01 07:48:38 2001] Mist panther claws Lekn for 44 points of damage.
[Sat Dec 01 07:48:38 2001] Mist panther claws Lekn for 14 points of damage.
[Sat Dec 01 07:48:38 2001] Mist panther tries to kick Lekn, but misses!
[Sat Dec 01 07:48:40 2001] Lekn begins to cast a spell.
[Sat Dec 01 07:48:41 2001] Mist panther tries to claw Lekn, but misses!
[Sat Dec 01 07:48:41 2001] Mist panther claws Lekn for 59 points of damage.
[Sat Dec 01 07:48:41 2001] Mist panther claws Lekn for 8 points of damage.
[Sat Dec 01 07:48:42 2001] Lekn hits mist panther for 67 points of damage.
[Sat Dec 01 07:48:42 2001] Mist panther is slashed by shards of elemental power.
[Sat Dec 01 07:48:42 2001] Lekn hits mist panther for 60 points of damage.
[Sat Dec 01 07:48:43 2001] Taunting Attacker Master.
[Sat Dec 01 07:48:44 2001] Lekn bashes mist panther for 22 points of damage.
[Sat Dec 01 07:48:44 2001] Lekn hits mist panther for 55 points of damage.
[Sat Dec 01 07:48:44 2001] Lekn tries to hit mist panther, but misses!
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After cruising threw newsgroups it seems pet classes indicated the time to gate in a dungeon was when you see your pet saying "Taunting Attacker Master" and you gave it no commands.
So my working theory is pet tracking was not classic:
1) the "/pet attack [name]" had a range limit (evidence needed)
2) Luclin dropped and "/pet attack [name]" had limit removed, allowing you to assist pet for target. (more evidence needed about range)
3) Exploit was identified and reverted back to having a range limit as evidenced here:
http://www.tski.co.jp/baldio/patch/20020612.html
Quote:
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Restored the range limit on /pet attack.
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The use of the word 'Restored' is what lead me to believe it was expanded during Luclin.
More evidence is welcomed.
Side note:
P99 message for pet taunt is:
[Mon Jul 01 18:42:44 2019]
Taunting attacker, Master.
P99 message for pet taunt SHOULD be:
[Sat Dec 01 07:48:43 2001]
Taunting Attacker Master.