%character%.CharOnWhat function
If the selected character is currently on top of a supporter object (sitting on a chair, lying on a bed etc.) then this function will give the key of that object.
Contents
Requirements
This function can only be used where the character is known to be on a supporter object, or by using the following restriction in a task or alternate description to ensure that it is.
Properties
When the "Location of the character" property is set to "On Object", the "On Which Object?" property of the character displays the name of the object that this character is on top of. Setting "On Which Object?" determines which object will be returned by the CharOnWhat function.
How to use
To print the name of the object, as shown in the "On Which Object?" property, use the name function following this one. ie. "%character%.CharOnWhat.Name"
This function returns an object key, so it can be followed by any object function.
Examples
- Character7.CharOnWhat.Description
- If Character7 is a parrot sitting on a perch, this will give the description of the perch.
- %Player%.CharOnWhat.StaticLocation
- If the player on a bed that is in a bedroom, this gives the short description of the bedroom.
- %character%.CharOnWhat.Weight
- The weight of the object that the referenced character is sitting on top of.
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