BasicScript

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Simple starter script example

There are 2 different syntax/approaches to choose from:

• in a separate file
• all within the scriptable behavior parameter

I prefer to have my scripts run from a file rather than all keyed into the parameter of the script behavior. The syntax for a file script uses a new line for each new line rather than a semicolon for each new line which is done when it is all in the parameter. So:

• use the file browser on the grinder to create a new directory structure where to keep your scripts.
  • I like the naming convention of starting in the resources folder/directory and then adding a path like: progs/areas/Midgaard for example.
• use the file browser to create your new text file
• enter the example script as follows:

greet_prog 100
  #this line is a comment line.  Note that $i is a variable for the name of the mob the script is running on.
  mpecho $i turns to look your direction.
~

• save the file name: GreeterMob.script
• copy the full path name progs/areas/Midgaard/GreeterMob.script

In the grinder:

• edit the mob (in this case it assumes he is in the Midgaard area, just according to the naming convention)
  • add the scriptable behavior
    • enter the following parameter: load=progs/areas/Midgaard/GreeterMob.script
      • note you can use paste to put in the path which you had copied earlier so you dont have to rekey it all and risk a typo

Thats it, next time you walk into the room with that mob, it should do the one line shown in the script.

Notes

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