[eyal282]

Which one is better? using the native get_user_name or creating a variable on client_authorized and hooking the change on client_infochanged?

Also I tried to do get_user_name in client_infochanged, no success although it works to hook post FM_ClientUserInfoChanged in fakemeta, why?

[klippy]

Unless you are going to retrieve users' names hundreds of times a second (if you are, you are probably doing something seriously wrong), it doesn't matter, just use get_user_name().

[Craxor]

Because using get_user_name() in client_infochanged() it's retrieving the 'Old Name' you have to use get_user_info to retrieve the new name.

For the sake of doing good things i believe is better to use the second operation, taking the name in an variable ant connnect+/and at client_infochanged().

[fysiks]

Originally Posted by Craxor For the sake of doing good things i believe is better to use the second operation, taking the name in an variable ant connnect+/and at client_infochanged().

It is extremely unlikely that this method is better. 99% of use cases, simply getting the user name when you need the user name is the best method.

[HamletEagle]

I agree with fysiks. Just use the native...

[eyal282]

Originally Posted by KliPPy Unless you are going to retrieve users' names hundreds of times a second (if you are, you are probably doing something seriously wrong), it doesn't matter, just use get_user_name().

Using a variable is much better when it comes to preferences, can I still use it or it doesn't matter and all ways are good?

Originally Posted by HamletEagle I agree with fysiks. Just use the native...

If it's more comfortable to use a variable, should I or this way is a waste of resources?

[fysiks]

We can't give you any more specific information without specific context. In general, if you need the player's name, just get the player's name.

[eyal282]

Originally Posted by fysiks We can't give you any more specific information without specific context. In general, if you need the player's name, just get the player's name.

It's annoying to put this every time, are both methods good or mine is bad?

PHP Code:

new Name[32];
get_user_name(id, Name, 31); 


[fysiks]

Originally Posted by fysiks We can't give you any more specific information without specific context.

I.e. attach your plugin.

[PRoSToTeM@]

Originally Posted by eyal282 It's annoying to put this every time, are both methods good or mine is bad? PHP Code: new Name[32]; get_user_name(id, Name, 31);

Write function that will return array, it is very comfortable. https://forums.alliedmods.net/showth...44#post2531044