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3 - Server-side and Client-side

Now that you've created your "Hello World" script, let's understand the concepts of Server-side and Client-side code in GraalScript2.

Server-side​

Server-side code runs on the server. Anything that happens in server-side code can be seen or experienced by everyone in the game.

Client-side​

Client-side code runs on the client, which means it only affects the player whose screen the script is running on.

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In GraalScript2, all code is server-side by default. To make code client-side, you need to add the following line at the end of your script:

//#CLIENTSIDE
// Everything below this line will run on the client.

Testing Your Weapon Script​

Next, let's add your test weapon to your player to see server-side and client-side in action.

Step 1: Get Your Account ID or Name​

  1. Press F1 to open the server list.
  2. Look for the text Account:.
    Account Name
  3. Your account identifier can be either a name or an ID, for example: Graal1101801.
    Copy this ID, as we will need it.

Step 2: Add the Weapon to Your Player​

In the Test Weapon Script you created, add this line at the top of the code:

findplayer("ACCOUNT_NAME").addWeapon(this.name);
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Don't worry about what this line does for now — it will be explained later in the guide.

Step 3: Creating Client-side Code​

Now let's write a simple client-side script. Add the following code below your existing Hello World code:

//#CLIENTSIDE
function onCreated() {
    player.chat = "Hello from Client-side!";
}

Now save your script and Congratulations! You have successfully created a client-side script.

Client-side Script

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You can have both server-side and client-side code in the same script. Just remember to add //#CLIENTSIDE at the end of your server-side code.