Bukkit

Any way to check for un-set variable? This doesn't work:

- '@IF s $<playername>.Group = null'

- ' @SETSTR $<playername>.Group guest'

- '@ENDIF'

(update)

undefined bools test false. I used bool flags (set to true) indicating a set variable, otherwise, the non-existing variable flag tests false.

/vt autosave doesn't seem to change anything. On console 'stop' the scripts in memory still overwrite the script files, clobbering any changes made with an editor. I already have AutoSaveInterval: set to 0, even tried -1 ;-)

I just saw your loop report as I was getting ready to post this. I wasn't pushing loops, but I will certainly give it a go. Ok, how about FOR, SWITCH, WHILE, TRY/CATCH.... Just kidding ;-)

But please do consider <player_ip>, I think it would make a nice compliment to what your system facilitates in logging.

Byamarro:

Locations are strings ie:

- '@SETSTR $<playername>.LoginLoc <playerloc>'

- '@SETSTR $<playername>.LoginWorld <worldname>'

or

- '@SETSTR $<playername>.Location <worldname>, <playerloc>'

Lexlaiden:

<player_ip>

@Byamarro

Try

- '@IF i <gamemode> = 0'
- // The i states it is a integer and IF gamemode is = 0 is the statement//
- '@CMDOP <put command here>'
- '@ENDIF'

Just some feedback on this plugin I like very much:

First and foremost, it would be nice to be able to turn all the automatic saving off ie: a config parameter or something. It is easy to get bit by auto system saves, or shutdown saves. To have absolute confidence that what is in the VariableTriggers directory is the bible would be priceless. I think my fingers start to shake when I implement new scripts. I find myself making all kinds of redundant copies ;-) This is for those of us that write script out of the game. We can always vt savetriggers when we need in-game work.

On vt reloadtriggers; it would be nice if *everything* internal was completely zapped first, then replaced by what is in the directory. This is the directory being the 'bible' thing.

CommandTriggers: It would be nice to have a cmdarg_all that contains everything on the command line but the command. This would be for situations where text on the command line are not parameters ie: 'sendmessage <text>'. It would be nice to be able to create commands that begin with two forward slashes. Lastly, it would be nice to have ConsoleTriggers ;-)

Area Triggers: I would prefer to see them work like the worldguard regions do. In fact since the former is somewhat of an established standard why not consider accessing defined worldguard regions by name(?) There are client mods and dynmap that help keep these regions organised for us. Back to my original point; when in areas A B and C simultaneously, it would be nice if that were true to the interpreter. As is now, you can only be in one area at a time.

To chime in on the local variable and loop ideas; The object variables, as is works very well for me. Variables are easily seperated with the help of the placeholders, and I think it promotes clearer scripting. They can be easily observed in the file, as well. Loops..... maybe if they had build in count and time limits. Could cause lag problems that are difficult to diagnose. Maybe best left to java(?)

Sorry about the length here. I just had a bunch of notes to dump, and it is always best to do it with a fresh perspective. I actually like VarriableTriggers just as it is, but I doubt that it is going to stand still. Regards.