storing npc name as variable need help

[iZeal 5]

Hi can anyone teach me how to store the npc name as variable so I can use it on every mes "[NPC NAME]";

and about storing messages txt into variable also i think it's same for example:

mes "Message 1";

 

I think it should be .name or .@name (.npcname) everytime i try this string the name only appears

like on npc like .name or .@name LOL couldn't find any samples though

 

after 2 years of long sleep on scripting i simply forgot how to do this .

 

I wanted to use it on a Customized Quest NPC..

 

 

Thanks in advance

Edited July 28, 2014 by iZeal

[Mumbles 193]

When storing string variables, you need to append them with the suffix $.

.@var = 123;.@var$ = "abc";

 

If these variables are going under an OnInit label, make sure they're permanent NPC variables instead of temporary ones.

.var = 123;.var$ = "abc";

 

These posts should help you get back into the basics of scripting:

• Crash Course: Scripting 101-A
• Crash Course: Scripting 101-B
  

[iZeal 5]

@Mumbles whats the difference with the temporary ones?

 

and can you tell me how do i use them with mes ""; lines.

[Angelmelody 221]

@Mumbles whats the difference with the temporary ones?

 

and can you tell me how do i use them with mes ""; lines.

 

prontera,151,189,5    script    example    100,{	mes "-------"+.npcname$+"-------";	mes "123456789abcdefgh........";	close;OnInit:	.npcname$ = strnpcinfo(1);end;}

Edited July 28, 2014 by Angelmelody

[iZeal 5]

now that was missing ""

 

Thank you @Angel

[evilpuncker 504]

btw you can just use:

 

mes "["+strnpcinfo(1)+"]";

 

so there is no need of additional variables

[iZeal 5]

I'll try that also