Bug Maximizer sometimes (but not always) misses Time Halo when looking for +adv

HippoKing

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I've noticed that I wasn't always getting a Time Halo equipped from maximize adv, despite having no other +adv items for hands or that accessory slot.

Time Halo is unusual in that it's a +adv accessory only if your hands are empty.

I tried testing this a little, and found something a little strange - it *sometimes* works.

Starting from naked, it works:
Code:
Maximizer: adv,-tie
Maximizing...
126 combinations checked, best score 19.00
Putting on psychic's circlet...
Equipment changed.
Putting on unwrapped knock-off retro superhero cape...
Equipment changed.
Putting on shoe ad T-shirt...
Equipment changed.
Putting on Cargo Cultist Shorts...
Equipment changed.
Putting on time halo...
Equipment changed.
Putting on gold wedding ring...
Equipment changed.
Putting on backup camera...
Equipment changed.
Putting on miniature crystal ball...
Equipment changed.

But running another maximize statement before it (I just did this to get a full set of gear, what it is doesn't matter) breaks it:

Code:
> maximize mp

Maximizer: mp
Maximizing...
520 combinations checked, best score 1,768.00
Putting on pentagram bandana...
Equipment changed.
Wielding weeping willow wand...
Equipment changed.
Holding Red X Shield...
Equipment changed.
Putting on denim jacket...
Equipment changed.
Putting on codpiece...
Equipment changed.
Putting on stainless steel scarf...
Equipment changed.
Putting on dorky glasses...
Equipment changed.

> maximize adv,-tie

Maximizer: adv,-tie

Maximizing...
288 combinations checked, best score 14.00
Putting on psychic's circlet...
Equipment changed.
Holding familiar scrapbook...
Equipment changed.
Putting on shoe ad T-shirt...
Equipment changed.
Putting on gold wedding ring...
Equipment changed.

After messing around a bit more I think the conditions are that it will use the Halo properly in two situations:
1) Halo is already equipped, in which case it will empty the hands so it works.
2) Hands are already empty, in which case it will equip the halo.

But if the hands are full and the halo is not equipped, maximizer can't get to it.
 
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