Hello, r/AutoModerator community! I’m working on an AutoModerator script intended to respond to FAQ-type questions in post titles with a link to an FAQ page, and upon request, to post the full FAQ content in a comment. However, I’ve encountered persistent issues with YAML parsing errors, and I’d greatly appreciate any help troubleshooting this configuration.

Script Purpose:

1. Initial Response: Automatically respond to posts with question-like keywords (e.g., “where,” “how,” “why”) with a short message and link to the FAQ.
2. Expanded Response: When a user replies with !showFAQ, AutoMod should post a full FAQ comment.

Errors and Issues Encountered:

1. YAML Parsing Errors:
   • Error: "invalid value for comment: {'body': ...}"
   • Details: When using multi-line format (|), block-style comments, or lists, I receive errors suggesting that YAML parsing is failing. This has persisted across multiple configurations, even after simplifying and flattening the text to a single line without Markdown.
2. Body Formatting Challenges:
   • AutoMod does not seem to accept Markdown-style formatting within body, such as asterisks for bold or line breaks.
   • Multi-line block scalars (|) result in errors like “expected <block end>, but found <scalar>.”
3. Structure Attempts:
   • Single-Line Text: Attempted to compress all content into a single line to avoid line breaks and special characters but still encountered parsing issues.
   • Plain Text, No Markdown: Avoided all Markdown formatting, nested lists, and special characters, yet YAML errors continued.

Sample Configuration:

Here’s an example of my latest configuration attempt. Despite these efforts, I am still unable to get it working without errors. Any advice on simplifying further or restructuring to avoid parsing errors would be incredibly helpful.Hello, r/AutoModerator community! I’m working on an AutoModerator script intended to respond to FAQ-type questions in post titles with a link to an FAQ page, and upon request, to post the full FAQ content in a comment. However, I’ve encountered persistent issues with YAML parsing errors, and I’d greatly appreciate any help troubleshooting this configuration.Script Purpose:Initial Response: Automatically respond to posts with question-like keywords (e.g., “where,” “how,” “why”) with a short message and link to the FAQ.
Expanded Response: When a user replies with !showFAQ, AutoMod should post a full FAQ comment.Errors and Issues Encountered:YAML Parsing Errors:

Error: "invalid value for comment: {'body': ...}"
Details: When using multi-line format (|), block-style comments, or lists, I receive errors suggesting that YAML parsing is failing. This has persisted across multiple configurations, even after simplifying and flattening the text to a single line without Markdown.

Body Formatting Challenges:

AutoMod does not seem to accept Markdown-style formatting within body, such as asterisks for bold or line breaks.
Multi-line block scalars (|) result in errors like “expected <block end>, but found <scalar>.”

Structure Attempts:

Single-Line Text: Attempted to compress all content into a single line to avoid line breaks and special characters but still encountered parsing issues.
Plain Text, No Markdown: Avoided all Markdown formatting, nested lists, and special characters, yet YAML errors continued.Sample Configuration:Here’s an example of my latest configuration attempt. Despite these efforts, I am still unable to get it working without errors. Any advice on simplifying further or restructuring to avoid parsing errors would be incredibly helpful.

# AutoMod Configuration for FAQ Responses
# Initial AutoMod rule to respond to common question keywords in post titles
---
type: submission
title (regex): "(where|how|why|what|can|should|do I)"
comment:
  body: "Hello, adventurer! It looks like you have a question. We have an extensive FAQ that covers many common topics and troubleshooting tips. You can view it here: https://your-faq-link.com for quick answers to frequently asked questions. If you would like to see the full Q&A directly in this post, reply with !showFAQ, and I'll post it for you. Happy gaming!"
action: comment

# AutoMod rule to post the full Q&A when a user replies with "!showFAQ"
---
type: comment
body (includes): "!showFAQ"
comment:
  body: |
    Need some help with the game? Wander no further! This extensive list of questions and answers will (hopefully) help you so much that you'll regret not looking here sooner. From basic gameplay tips to minor troubleshooting advice, you'll find answers to almost all commonly asked questions.

    Due to the length of this list, the page may take longer than usual to load, so please be patient. Okay... let’s dive into the Q&A!

    ---

    ### Index of Questions
    1. Where can I get better weapons or items?
    2. Where can I find hearts?
    3. Why do I get killed right after entering a door?
    4. What's the meaning behind the different swords I see?
    5. How do I select a different head that stays saved?
    6. Can I customize the look of my sword?
    7. What should I do when I'm attacked?
    8. What does pausing do, and how do I pause?
    9. How do I drop money or items?
    10. What are the little bubbles in the corner?
    11. How do I speak in speech bubbles?
    12. I sent a message, but I can't see my speech bubble—help!
    13. How do I accept or decline Mass PMs?
    14. What do the different colors in player names mean?
    15. Where can I find horses?
    16. How can I make my horse faster?
    17. Is there a way to make my horse breathe fire?
    18. Can I duplicate (dupe) a horse?
    19. How do I make a water-horse?
    20. How can I earn more gelats (money)?
    21. Why am I attacked by groups from the same guild?
    22. How do I descend cliffs?
    23. How do I stand in deep water?
    24. Why is everyone frozen in place?
    25. How do I delete NPC weapons in my inventory?
    26. Where can I download the latest GraalOnline version?
    27. What does (two or more letters) mean?
    28. How do I take snapshots?
    29. Why can’t I see my nickname online?
    30. What's the difference between a duel and a spar?
    31. How can I keep in touch with friends I met on GraalOnline?
    32. What are ICQ and AIM?
    33. What should I do if I get stuck in trees or blackness?
    34. Sometimes everything freezes; what happened?
    35. Why did everything speed up suddenly, and I died?
    36. Are players using cheat weapons to deal more damage?
    37. Why do I miss when attacking players?
    38. Should I spar on a player's private server?
    39. Why can't I leave the room with two beds offline?
    40. How do I equip a weapon I lost?
    41. Why do items disappear when I go offline?
    42. Why are items gone when I go to pick them up?
    43. I'm getting killed repeatedly... how can I get back at them?
    44. Why do I suddenly lose a lot of hearts in combat?
    45. That guy's axe deals a lot of damage—is it cheating?
    46. How is someone hitting me from across the level?
    47. Why did my sword pass through that player?
    48. I keep dying immediately in Graal City; why?
    49. How do I know if the server is responsive?

    ---

    FAQ Section

    Q: Where can I get better weapons or items?  
    A: Explore the GraalOnline world. Adventure is key! You'll eventually discover better weapons and items.

    Q: Where can I find hearts?  
    A: Look carefully in all locations first. If you can’t find any, they may have been moved, or you may need to search more thoroughly.

    (Continue for each Q&A in your list)
action: comment

Questions for the Community

• Is there a size limit for body fields? The FAQ is quite large; could length be contributing to the errors?
• What’s the best way to structure long, multi-line text in YAML to avoid parsing issues?
• Are there workarounds to handle Markdown within YAML? Given that Automod parses it differently, is there an approach for handling Markdown elements effectively?

Thank you so much for your help! Any insights on working around YAML’s parsing constraints with this extensive text would be appreciated.Questions for the CommunityIs there a size limit for body fields? The FAQ is quite large; could length be contributing to the errors?
What’s the best way to structure long, multi-line text in YAML to avoid parsing issues?
Are there workarounds to handle Markdown within YAML? Given that Automod parses it differently, is there an approach for handling Markdown elements effectively?Thank you so much for your help! Any insights on working around YAML’s parsing constraints with this extensive text would be appreciated.