ArmA Scripting Language

This is a long time over due.  We really need some kind of code name to refer to this growing scripting language.  It has come a long way, and I'm certain there are more features/commands to come.  Here are a few examples that a few of us put together.  Feel free to contribute any other names.  

BIS

Bohemia Interactive Script

or ASS

Arma (sqf|sqs) script

Some interesting facts/references regarding the extension names of the scripts and other files we work with today:

Sqs = Status Quo Script

Sqf = Status Quo Function

Rvmat = Real virtuality material

Feel free to contribute if you know any others

Poseidon Script!

According to biki:

PBO = packed bank of files

And I guess p3d = poseidon 3d, but not sure...

Poseidon Script!

According to biki:

PBO = packed bank of files

And I guess p3d = poseidon 3d, but not sure...

I always thought p3d was Plasma 3d. Don't remember where I read that though.

Biki says it is Picture 3D!

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or ASS

Arma (sqf|sqs) script

I voted BI Script.

But what about RVScript (Real Virtuality Script)?

Now this is important

It must relate to the engine name, which has officially(?) changed from "Poseidon" to "Real Virtuality". Since that's not easy to say, I say we need to start with a catchy acronym, then make up something that fits, no matter how meaningless the full title may be!

eg

"SLERV" - Script Language Engine of Real Virtuality

"SARVO" - Script Actions for Real Virtuality Operations

"LARVA" - Language Appendix for Real Virtuality Actions"

etc, etc...

This webpage may help

Even though real virtuality-something or poseidon-something refer to the engine name, I would prefer BIScript because (to me) it seems a bit more descriptive, linking the scripting language to the company. (Probably because most people don't refer to the engines by their designation anyway).

They already got a name,

The name for script written with a .sqs extension are called sqs scripts, and for the scripts written with a .sqf extension are called sqf scripts.

ehh, the point was to give the scripting language a name.

we call them sqf scripts Because of ther exstention.

but thats not its real name. Poseidon Script seams to be the real name.. not that i like it,

And "called" and "named" are 2 diffrent things

It must relate to the engine name, which has officially(?) changed from "Poseidon" to "Real Virtuality".

I agree, something like 'RVS' (Real Virtuality Script). It has to be easy to remember and make sence.

i would have voted for the above "RVS" but there wasnt an option for it.... it sounds cool

i would have voted for the above "RVS" but there wasnt an option for it....  it sounds cool

indeed RVS or Poseidon Script

Is it me or does BI script sound kindof plain? I actually thought battle script would be kinda cool However, RVS or Poseidon script would work.

correct me if i am wrong ..but wasnt "Poseidon" the name of a sinking ship....

I second RVS (Real Virtuality Script).

correct me if i am wrong ..but wasnt "Poseidon" the name of a sinking ship....  

Poseidon was the ancient Greek god of the sea, while "The Poseidon Adventure" was a book (and two movies) about a ocean liner named Poseidon that capsizes.

Which is as i said based on a sinking ship so....

if the god of the sea and a sinking ship had the name "Poseidon".... Why link a Land and Air combat simulator script to the same assosiation of such...

Anyway i still vote "R.V.S" sounds cool

RVS sounds good

BISL (BI Scripting Language) another

Shizzle my BISL,

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correct me if i am wrong ..but wasnt "Poseidon" the name of a sinking ship....  

Poseidon was the name given to the very first pre-OFP 3D environment developed by BI .... as I recall. Hence why it gets my vote.

Shizzle my BISL,

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