side

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Description

Description:

Returns the side of unit. Once dead, a unit will be on the civilian side. When used in conjunction with a format statement (hint format["%1",side player]), the returned strings are: "WEST", "EAST", "GUER" or "CIV".

Groups:

Uncategorised

Syntax

Syntax:

side unit

Parameters:

unit: Object or Group

Return Value:

Side

Examples

Example 1:

? (side player == west) : hint "You are on the West side."

Additional Information

See also:

westeastresistanceciviliansideLogicsideFriendlysideEnemy

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Notes

Bdfy

In OFP 1.96, side return value for empty vehicles will be civilian.

Ceeeb

In OFP v1.96, the side return value for a vehicle is based on the side of it's commander, then gunner, then driver, then cargo. It will retain it's side value until it is either empty, or a unit of another side takes over in a equal or higher role, irrespective of the side of other units still on board. This can be used to simulate friendly fire, as a vehicle can be made to appear to be an enemy even though all units on board are actually friendly.