Category talk:Functions

Syntax differences

Looking at all the different function pages, one thing I can't help but notice is that, depending on who added the information, many functions seem to have different syntax - especially reference functions. Not only are some reference functions missing their reference syntax entirely, but a lot of them have small inconsistencies as well, for example:

• GetKillingBlowLimb

[ActorREF.]GetKillingBlowLimb  

• AddItem

[ActorID|ContainerID.]AddItem ObjectID, Count, MessageHiddenFlag

In these examples, ActorREF and ActorID mean the same thing. This may not be so clear, however, to some people - especially those still new to the syntax used in Fallout 3.

Parameter syntax is also not consistent. While I realise that various different methods can be used (e.g. commas/no commas), I think the Wiki should probably have this standardised as well. Here are some examples of inconsistencies:

• SexChange

[ActorREF].SexChange [0/1]

• SetUnconscious

[ActorREF].SetUnconscious ''0/1''

• SetPCYoung

SetPCYoung 0/1

• UnequipItem

[ActorID.]UnEquipItem ObjectID NoEquipFlag HideEquipMessage

• ShowMessage

ShowMessage MessageID, [var1], ..., [var9]

I think it wouldn't be a bad idea to get, if not a completely standardised syntax for use in the Wiki, then at least guidelines in order to reduce possible confusion. If this happened, I'd volunteer to change/add function syntaxes to fit a standard/guidelines.
-- Cipscis 07:58, 15 January 2009 (UTC)