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Stop command parsing until next '''N''' frame.
Stop command parsing for next '''N''' ticks.


==Syntax==
==Syntax==
<pre>wait FRAMES</pre>
<pre>wait TICKS</pre>


Valid values for <code>FRAMES</code>: Optional amount of frames to delay the script. If omitted, defaults to <code>1</code>.
Valid values for <code>TICKS</code>: Optional amount of ticks to delay the script. If omitted, defaults to <code>1</code>.


==Example Usage==  
==Example Usage==  
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{{note | The following may only apply to TF2}}
{{note | The following may only apply to TF2}}


* {{warning | Some servers disable the <code>wait</code> command by using the cvar <code>sv_allow_wait 0</code>. If you use a looping script (which relies on <code>wait</code>) on a server with <code>wait</code> disabled, your game '''will''' crash.}}  
* {{warning | Some servers disable the <code>wait</code> command by using the cvar <code>sv_allow_wait_command 0</code>. If you use a looping script (which relies on <code>wait</code>) on a server with <code>wait</code> disabled, your game '''will''' crash.}}  


{{workaround | Use a [https://web.archive.org/web/20211022194014/https://old.reddit.com/r/tf2scripthelp/wiki/innovativescripts wait tester] to test beforehand whether or not the <code>wait</code> command is enabled. You may automate the process by hooking the aliases provided by the wait tester.}}
{{workaround | Use a [https://web.archive.org/web/20211022194014/https://old.reddit.com/r/tf2scripthelp/wiki/innovativescripts wait tester] to test beforehand whether or not the <code>wait</code> command is enabled. You may automate the process by hooking the aliases provided by the wait tester.}}

Revision as of 15:58, 22 October 2021

Stop command parsing for next N ticks.

Syntax

wait TICKS

Valid values for TICKS: Optional amount of ticks to delay the script. If omitted, defaults to 1.

Example Usage

+duck; wait 150; -duck

Caveats

  • Counter-Strike: Global Offensive wait isn't available in CS:GO


Note.pngNote: The following may only apply to TF2
  • Warning.pngWarning: Some servers disable the wait command by using the cvar sv_allow_wait_command 0. If you use a looping script (which relies on wait) on a server with wait disabled, your game will crash.
PlacementTip.pngWorkaround: Use a wait tester to test beforehand whether or not the wait command is enabled. You may automate the process by hooking the aliases provided by the wait tester.