[supertrio17]

So, I want to detect when certain cvar changes its value, and than execute some function.
Currently I'm using client_PreThink to detect when cvar changes, but I was wondering if there is any more reliable way to do this?

[shauli]

In newer amxx versions you can use hook_cvar_change, or alternatively bind_pcvar_* for certain purposes.

[OciXCrom]

client_PreThink is officialy THE WORST way you can do that. That function is called 100 times each second. The least you can do is use a 1 second task or longer.

For versions prior to 1.9, you need this module - https://forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?t=154642
The easier/better solution is of course updating to 1.9 IMO.

[supertrio17]

Originally Posted by OciXCrom client_PreThink is officialy THE WORST way you can do that. That function is called 100 times each second. The least you can do is use a 1 second task or longer. For versions prior to 1.9, you need this module - https://forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?t=154642 The easier/better solution is of course updating to 1.9 IMO.

I was hoping to do it without that module, is there any way to do it without it?

[gabuch2]

Yes, updating to 1.9, unless you want to constantly querying the cvar for a possible change.

[HamletEagle]

The proper way for amxx < 1.9 is orpheu/okapi.

[Bugsy]

How critical is it that the change in cvar is detected immediately? You can always hook a game event and then react there (round start or end, or on each kill).

[supertrio17]

It's not that critical, but I was wondering if it is possible?

[Bugsy]

Upgrade to 1.9 and it's super easy: http://amxmodx.org/api/cvars/hook_cvar_change

Otherwise I'd stick with hooking a game event, not prethink.

[CrazY.]

Store the cvar value in a global variable, set_task, compare the current cvar value with the one you saved in the global variable, if the value is different, execute the function you want - easy.

Hook cvar change with orpheu - medium.

Or just upgrade to 1.9 and do what they told you above - very easy/recommended.