I tried. The starbaseugc site and its wiki have failed me. I just can't find what I'm supposed to put in dialog to have it reference the player ship. This whole foundry thing needs a tutorial.. Preferably one that doesn't just link to a youtube video or describe concepts that get me no closer to completion (can't view youtube right now, been that way for a couple of years- brother had to go and get it blocked on the family filter).

More questions later. Seriously. This thing needs a guide that I don't have to skim through for the important details.

I recommend watching these:

http://forums.startrekonline.com/sho...d.php?t=191472

Check out this thread for more:

http://forums.startrekonline.com/sho...d.php?t=194800

Available Text variables to use in pop up or contact dialogs:

[NickName] : Prints the character's nickname.
[LastName] : Prints the formal last name of the character.
[FirstName] : Prints the formal first name of the character.
[Rank] : Prints the player's current Starfleet or Klingon Rank. (Vice Admiral)
[ShipName] : Prints the informal name of the player's ship. (Enterprise)
[ShipFullName] : Prints the formal name of the player's ship. (U.S.S. Enterprise)
[ShipRegistry] : Prints the full registry number of the player's ship (N.C.C. 1701)
[ShipType] : Prints the type of the player's ship. (Galaxy Class Cruiser)

http://www.startrekonline.com/foundrywalkthrough

Thanks Nagus. I added this to our Foundry Definitions page for quick reference.

OP, sorry that you can't view youtube. Hopefully this is useful: http://starbaseugc.com/index.php/foundry-definitions/

How does ShipType work, considering most people kitbash their ships?

I wonder if it actually just gives the broad category type, e.g. Advanced Heavy Cruiser, or Exploration Cruiser instead of an actual ship class name like Galaxy.

I assume it would be whatever the base ship is(you have to have 1 of the 3 selected, even if you start changing the parts).

I'm like 90% sure this is how it works exactly. Using [shiptype] won't give the individual ship class.