shithub: pokecrystal

Download patch

ref: e002b536af8423f420e13e93d6c0e59f94ee5044
parent: 6393ecb7e5d1f105db65cb831964b925db2bb2e8
author: Rangi <remy.oukaour+rangi42@gmail.com>
date: Sun Mar 10 11:31:59 EDT 2019 

Rename more script commands for consistency and predictability

Fixes #540


--- a/constants/battle_tower_constants.asm
+++ b/constants/battle_tower_constants.asm
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 BATTLETOWER_TRAINERDATALENGTH EQU $24
 BATTLE_TOWER_STRUCT_LENGTH EQUS "(NAME_LENGTH + BATTLETOWER_PARTY_LENGTH * NICKNAMED_MON_STRUCT_LENGTH + BATTLETOWER_TRAINERDATALENGTH)"
 
-; BattleTowerAction writebyte arguments (see engine/events/battle_tower/battle_tower.asm)
+; BattleTowerAction setval arguments (see engine/events/battle_tower/battle_tower.asm)
 	const_def
 	const BATTLETOWERACTION_CHECK_EXPLANATION_READ
 	const BATTLETOWERACTION_SET_EXPLANATION_READ
--- a/constants/script_constants.asm
+++ b/constants/script_constants.asm
@@ -2,12 +2,12 @@
 PLAYER      EQU  0
 LAST_TALKED EQU -2
 
-; memory constants
+; string buffer constants
 	const_def
-	const MEM_BUFFER_0 ; use wStringBuffer3
-	const MEM_BUFFER_1 ; use wStringBuffer4
-	const MEM_BUFFER_2 ; use wStringBuffer5
-NUM_MEM_BUFFERS EQU const_value
+	const STRING_BUFFER_3 ; use wStringBuffer3
+	const STRING_BUFFER_4 ; use wStringBuffer4
+	const STRING_BUFFER_5 ; use wStringBuffer5
+NUM_STRING_BUFFERS EQU const_value
 
 ; checkmoney/takemoney accounts
 	const_def
@@ -34,7 +34,13 @@
 	const PHONE_CONTACTS_FULL   ; 1
 	const PHONE_CONTACT_REFUSED ; 2
 
-; writecode/checkcode arguments
+; trainertext arguments
+	const_def
+	const TRAINERTEXT_SEEN
+	const TRAINERTEXT_WIN
+	const TRAINERTEXT_LOSS
+
+; readvar/writevar/loadvar arguments
 ; _GetVarAction.VarActionTable indexes (see engine/overworld/variables.asm)
 	const_def
 	const VAR_STRINGBUFFER2    ; 00
@@ -223,7 +229,7 @@
 	const SWARM_DUNSPARCE ; 0
 	const SWARM_YANMA     ; 1
 
-; ActivateFishingSwarm writebyte arguments
+; ActivateFishingSwarm setval arguments
 	const_def
 	const FISHSWARM_NONE     ; 0
 	const FISHSWARM_QWILFISH ; 1
@@ -256,7 +262,7 @@
 	const BUGCONTEST_BOXED_MON  ; 1
 	const BUGCONTEST_NO_CATCH   ; 2
 
-; HealMachineAnim writebyte arguments
+; HealMachineAnim setval arguments
 ; HealMachineAnim.Pointers indexes (see engine/events/heal_machine_anim.asm)
 	const_def
 	const HEALMACHINE_POKECENTER   ; 0
@@ -263,7 +269,7 @@
 	const HEALMACHINE_ELMS_LAB     ; 1
 	const HEALMACHINE_HALL_OF_FAME ; 2
 
-; UnownPuzzle writebyte arguments
+; UnownPuzzle setval arguments
 ; LoadUnownPuzzlePiecesGFX.LZPointers indexes (see engine/games/unown_puzzle.asm)
 	const_def
 	const UNOWNPUZZLE_KABUTO     ; 0
@@ -272,7 +278,7 @@
 	const UNOWNPUZZLE_HO_OH      ; 3
 NUM_UNOWN_PUZZLES EQU const_value
 
-; DisplayUnownWords writebyte arguments
+; DisplayUnownWords setval arguments
 ; UnownWalls and MenuHeaders_UnownWalls indexes (see data/events/unown_walls.asm)
 	const_def
 	const UNOWNWORDS_ESCAPE ; 0
@@ -280,7 +286,7 @@
 	const UNOWNWORDS_WATER  ; 2
 	const UNOWNWORDS_HO_OH  ; 3
 
-; MoveTutor writebyte arguments
+; MoveTutor setval arguments
 	const_def 1
 	const MOVETUTOR_FLAMETHROWER ; 1
 	const MOVETUTOR_THUNDERBOLT  ; 2
--- a/docs/bugs_and_glitches.md
+++ b/docs/bugs_and_glitches.md
@@ -1388,8 +1388,8 @@
  
  	callasm .empty_fn ; empty function
  
- 	copybytetovar wBuffer2
- 	writevarcode VAR_MOVEMENT
+ 	readmem wBuffer2
+ 	writevar VAR_MOVEMENT
  
  	special ReplaceKrisSprite
  	special PlayMapMusic
--- a/docs/event_commands.md
+++ b/docs/event_commands.md
@@ -7,340 +7,555 @@
 
 ## `$00`: <code>scall <i>script</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$01`: <code>farscall <i>script</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$02`: <code>ptcall <i>script</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$03`: <code>jump <i>script</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$04`: <code>farjump <i>script</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$05`: <code>ptjump <i>script</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$06`: <code>ifequal <i>byte</i>, <i>script</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$07`: <code>ifnotequal <i>byte</i>, <i>script</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$08`: <code>iffalse <i>script</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$09`: <code>iftrue <i>script</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$0A`: <code>ifgreater <i>byte</i>, <i>script</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$0B`: <code>ifless <i>byte</i>, <i>script</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$0C`: <code>jumpstd <i>std_script</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$0D`: <code>callstd <i>std_script</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$0E`: <code>callasm <i>asm</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$0F`: <code>special <i>special_pointer</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$10`: <code>ptcallasm <i>asm</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$11`: <code>checkmapscene <i>map</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$12`: <code>setmapscene <i>map</i>, <i>scene_id</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$13`: `checkscene`
 
+
 ## `$14`: <code>setscene <i>scene_id</i></code>
 
-## `$15`: <code>writebyte <i>value</i></code>
 
-## `$16`: <code>addvar <i>value</i></code>
+## `$15`: <code>setval <i>value</i></code>
 
+<code>[wScriptVar] = <i>value</i></code>
+
+
+## `$16`: <code>addval <i>value</i></code>
+
+<code>[wScriptVar] += <i>value</i></code>
+
+
 ## `$17`: <code>random <i>value</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$18`: `checkver`
 
-## `$19`: <code>copybytetovar <i>address</i></code>
 
-## `$1A`: <code>copyvartobyte <i>address</i></code>
+## `$19`: <code>readmem <i>address</i></code>
 
-## `$1B`: <code>loadvar <i>address</i>, <i>value</i></code>
+<code>[wScriptVar] = [<i>address</i>]</code>
 
-## `$1C`: <code>checkcode <i>variable</i></code>
 
-## `$1D`: <code>writevarcode <i>variable</i></code>
+## `$1A`: <code>writemem <i>address</i></code>
 
-## `$1E`: <code>writecode <i>variable</i>, <i>value</i></code>
+<code>[<i>address</i>] = [wScriptVar]</code>
 
+
+## `$1B`: <code>loadmem <i>address</i>, <i>value</i></code>
+
+<code>[<i>address</i>] = <i>value</i></code>
+
+
+## `$1C`: <code>readvar <i>variable</i></code>
+
+<code>[wScriptVar] = GetVarAction(<i>variable</i>)</code>
+
+
+## `$1D`: <code>writevar <i>variable</i></code>
+
+<code>GetVarAction(<i>variable</i>) = [wScriptVar]</code>
+
+
+## `$1E`: <code>loadvar <i>variable</i>, <i>value</i></code>
+
+<code>GetVarAction(<i>variable</i>) = <i>value</i></code>
+
+
 ## `$1F`: <code>giveitem <i>item_id</i>[, <i>quantity</i>=1]</code>
 
+
 ## `$20`: <code>takeitem <i>item_id</i>[, <i>quantity</i>=1]</code>
 
+
 ## `$21`: <code>checkitem <i>item_id</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$22`: <code>givemoney <i>account</i>, <i>value</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$23`: <code>takemoney <i>account</i>, <i>value</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$24`: <code>checkmoney <i>account</i>, <i>value</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$25`: <code>givecoins <i>value</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$26`: <code>takecoins <i>value</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$27`: <code>checkcoins <i>value</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$28`: <code>addcellnum <i>contact_id</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$29`: <code>delcellnum <i>contact_id</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$2A`: <code>checkcellnum <i>contact_id</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$2B`: <code>checktime <i>time</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$2C`: <code>checkpoke <i>mon_id</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$2D`: <code>givepoke <i>mon_id</i>, <i>level</i>[, <i>item</i>=0[, <i>trainer</i>=0, <i>ot_name</i>, <i>nickname</i>]]</code>
 
+
 ## `$2E`: <code>giveegg <i>mon_id</i>, <i>level</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$2F`: <code>givepokemail <i>pointer</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$30`: <code>checkpokemail <i>pointer</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$31`: <code>checkevent <i>event_flag</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$32`: <code>clearevent <i>event_flag</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$33`: <code>setevent <i>event_flag</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$34`: <code>checkflag <i>engine_flag</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$35`: <code>clearflag <i>engine_flag</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$36`: <code>setflag <i>engine_flag</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$37`: `wildon`
 
+
 ## `$38`: `wildoff`
 
+
 ## `$39`: <code>xycompare <i>pointer</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$3A`: <code>warpmod <i>warp_id</i>, <i>map</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$3B`: <code>blackoutmod <i>map</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$3C`: <code>warp <i>map</i>, <i>x</i>, <i>y</i></code>
 
-## `$3D`: <code>readmoney <i>account</i>, <i>memory</i></code>
 
-## `$3E`: <code>readcoins <i>memory</i></code>
+## `$3D`: <code>getmoney <i>string_buffer</i>, <i>account</i></code>
 
-## `$3F`: <code>vartomem <i>memory</i></code>
+<code>GetStringBuffer(<i>string_buffer</i>) = PrintNum(GetMoneyAccount(<i>account</i>))</code>
 
-## `$40`: <code>pokenamemem <i>mon_id</i>, <i>memory</i></code>
 
-## `$41`: <code>itemtotext <i>item_id</i>, <i>memory</i></code>
+## `$3E`: <code>getcoins <i>string_buffer</i></code>
 
-## `$42`: <code>mapnametotext <i>memory</i></code>
+<code>GetStringBuffer(<i>string_buffer</i>) = PrintNum([wCoins])</code>
 
-## `$43`: <code>trainertotext <i>trainer_id</i>, <i>trainer_group</i>, <i>memory</i></code>
 
-## `$44`: <code>stringtotext <i>text_pointer</i>, <i>memory</i></code>
+## `$3F`: <code>getnum <i>string_buffer</i></code>
 
+<code>GetStringBuffer(<i>string_buffer</i>) = PrintNum([wScriptVar])</code>
+
+
+## `$40`: <code>getmonname <i>string_buffer</i>, <i>mon_id</i></code>
+
+<code>GetStringBuffer(<i>string_buffer</i>) = GetPokemonName(<i>mon_id</i>)</code>
+
+If <code><i>mon_id</i></code> = `USE_SCRIPT_VAR`, then it uses `[wScriptVar]` instead.
+
+
+## `$41`: <code>getitemname <i>string_buffer</i>, <i>item_id</i></code>
+
+<code>GetStringBuffer(<i>string_buffer</i>) = GetItemName(<i>item_id</i>)</code>
+
+If <code><i>item_id</i></code> = `USE_SCRIPT_VAR`, then it uses `[wScriptVar]` instead.
+
+
+## `$42`: <code>getcurlandmarkname <i>string_buffer</i></code>
+
+<code>GetStringBuffer(<i>string_buffer</i>) = GetLandmarkName(GetWorldMapLocation())</code>
+
+
+## `$43`: <code>gettrainername <i>string_buffer</i>, <i>trainer_group</i>, <i>trainer_id</i></code>
+
+<code>GetStringBuffer(<i>string_buffer</i>) = GetTrainerName(<i>trainer_group</i>, <i>trainer_id</i>)</code>
+
+
+## `$44`: <code>getstring <i>string_buffer</i>, <i>text_pointer</i></code>
+
+<code>GetStringBuffer(<i>string_buffer</i>) = CopyName1([wScriptBank], <i>text_pointer</i>)</code>
+
+
 ## `$45`: `itemnotify`
 
+
 ## `$46`: `pocketisfull`
 
+
 ## `$47`: `opentext`
 
+
 ## `$48`: <code>refreshscreen [<i>dummy</i>=0]</code>
 
+
 ## `$49`: `closetext`
 
+
 ## `$4A`: <code>loadbytec2cf <i>byte</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$4B`: <code>farwritetext <i>text_pointer</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$4C`: <code>writetext <i>text_pointer</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$4D`: <code>repeattext <i>byte1</i>, <i>byte2</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$4E`: `yesorno`
 
+
 ## `$4F`: <code>loadmenu <i>menu_header</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$50`: `closewindow`
 
+
 ## `$51`: <code>jumptextfaceplayer <i>text_pointer</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$52`: <code>farjumptext <i>text_pointer</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$53`: <code>jumptext <i>text_pointer</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$54`: `waitbutton`
 
+
 ## `$55`: `buttonsound`
 
+
 ## `$56`: <code>pokepic <i>mon_id</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$57`: `closepokepic`
 
+
 ## `$58`: `_2dmenu`
 
+
 ## `$59`: `verticalmenu`
 
+
 ## `$5A`: `loadpikachudata`
 
+
 ## `$5B`: `randomwildmon`
 
-## `$5C`: `loadmemtrainer`
 
+## `$5C`: `loadtemptrainer`
+
+`[wOtherTrainer] = [wTempTrainer]`
+
+
 ## `$5D`: <code>loadwildmon <i>mon_id</i>, <i>level</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$5E`: <code>loadtrainer <i>trainer_group</i>, <i>trainer_id</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$5F`: `startbattle`
 
+
 ## `$60`: `reloadmapafterbattle`
 
+
 ## `$61`: <code>catchtutorial <i>byte</i></code>
 
-## `$62`: <code>trainertext <i>which_text</i></code>
 
+## `$62`: <code>trainertext <i>text_id</i></code>
+
+
 ## `$63`: <code>trainerflagaction <i>action</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$64`: <code>winlosstext <i>win_text_pointer</i>, <i>loss_text_pointer</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$65`: `scripttalkafter`
 
+
 ## `$66`: `endifjustbattled`
 
+
 ## `$67`: `checkjustbattled`
 
+
 ## `$68`: <code>setlasttalked <i>object_id</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$69`: <code>applymovement <i>object_id</i>, <i>data_pointer</i></code>
 
-## `$6A`: <code>applymovement2 <i>data_pointer</i></code>
 
+## `$6A`: <code>applymovementlasttalked <i>data_pointer</i></code>
+
+
 ## `$6B`: `faceplayer`
 
+
 ## `$6C`: <code>faceobject <i>object1</i>, <i>object2</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$6D`: <code>variablesprite <i>variable_sprite_id</i>, <i>sprite_id</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$6E`: <code>disappear <i>object_id</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$6F`: <code>appear <i>object_id</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$70`: <code>follow <i>object2</i>, <i>object1</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$71`: `stopfollow`
 
+
 ## `$72`: <code>moveobject <i>object_id</i>, <i>x</i>, <i>y</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$73`: <code>writeobjectxy <i>object_id</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$74`: <code>loademote <i>emote_id</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$75`: <code>showemote <i>emote_id</i>, <i>object_id</i>, <i>length</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$76`: <code>turnobject <i>object_id</i>, <i>facing</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$77`: <code>follownotexact <i>object2</i>, <i>object1</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$78`: <code>earthquake <i>param</i></code>
 
-## `$79`: <code>changemap <i>bank</i>, <i>blockdata_pointer</i></code>
 
+## `$79`: <code>changemapblocks <i>blockdata_pointer</i></code>
+
+<code>ChangeMap(<i>blockdata_pointer</i>)</code>
+
+
 ## `$7A`: <code>changeblock <i>x</i>, <i>y</i>, <i>block</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$7B`: `reloadmap`
 
+
 ## `$7C`: `reloadmappart`
 
+
 ## `$7D`: <code>writecmdqueue <i>queue_pointer</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$7E`: <code>delcmdqueue <i>byte</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$7F`: <code>playmusic <i>music_id</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$80`: `encountermusic`
 
+
 ## `$81`: <code>musicfadeout <i>music_id</i>, <i>length</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$82`: `playmapmusic`
 
+
 ## `$83`: `dontrestartmapmusic`
 
+
 ## `$84`: <code>cry <i>mon_id</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$85`: <code>playsound <i>sfx_id</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$86`: `waitsfx`
 
+
 ## `$87`: `warpsound`
 
+
 ## `$88`: `specialsound`
 
+
 ## `$89`: <code>autoinput <i>input_pointer</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$8A`: <code>newloadmap <i>which_method</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$8B`: <code>pause <i>length</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$8C`: <code>deactivatefacing <i>length</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$8D`: <code>priorityjump <i>script</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$8E`: `warpcheck`
 
+
 ## `$8F`: <code>ptpriorityjump <i>script</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$90`: `return`
 
+
 ## `$91`: `end`
 
+
 ## `$92`: <code>reloadandreturn <i>which_method</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$93`: `endall`
 
+
 ## `$94`: <code>pokemart <i>dialog_id</i>, <i>mart_id</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$95`: <code>elevator <i>floor_list</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$96`: <code>trade <i>trade_id</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$97`: <code>askforphonenumber <i>contact_id</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$98`: <code>phonecall <i>call_id</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$99`: `hangup`
 
+
 ## `$9A`: <code>describedecoration <i>byte</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$9B`: <code>fruittree <i>tree_id</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$9C`: <code>specialphonecall <i>call_id</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$9D`: `checkphonecall`
 
+
 ## `$9E`: <code>verbosegiveitem <i>item_id</i>[, <i>quantity</i>=1]</code>
 
-## `$9F`: <code>verbosegiveitem2 <i>item_id</i>, <i>variable</i></code>
 
+## `$9F`: <code>verbosegiveitemvar <i>item_id</i>, <i>variable</i></code>
+
+
 ## `$A0`: <code>swarm <i>swarm_id</i>, <i>map</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$A1`: `halloffame`
 
+
 ## `$A2`: `credits`
 
+
 ## `$A3`: <code>warpfacing <i>facing</i>, <i>map</i>, <i>x</i>, <i>y</i></code>
 
-## `$A4`: <code>battletowertext <i>memory</i></code>
 
-## `$A5`: <code>landmarktotext <i>landmark_id</i>, <i>memory</i></code>
+## `$A4`: <code>battletowertext <i>bttext_id</i></code>
 
-## `$A6`: <code>trainerclassname <i>trainer_group</i>, <i>memory</i></code>
 
-## `$A7`: <code>name <i>type</i>, <i>id</i>, <i>memory</i></code>
+## `$A5`: <code>getlandmarkname <i>string_buffer</i>, <i>landmark_id</i></code>
 
+<code>GetStringBuffer(<i>string_buffer</i>) = GetLandmarkName(<i>landmark_id</i>)</code>
+
+
+## `$A6`: <code>gettrainerclassname <i>string_buffer</i>, <i>trainer_group</i></code>
+
+<code>GetStringBuffer(<i>string_buffer</i>) = GetName(TRAINER_NAME, <i>trainer_group</i>)</code>
+
+
+## `$A7`: <code>getname <i>string_buffer</i>, <i>type</i>, <i>id</i></code>
+
+<code>GetStringBuffer(<i>string_buffer</i>) = GetName(<i>type</i>, <i>id</i>)</code>
+
+
 ## `$A8`: <code>wait <i>duration</i></code>
+
 
 ## `$A9`: `checksave`
--- a/docs/move_effect_commands.md
+++ b/docs/move_effect_commands.md
@@ -5,354 +5,530 @@
 
 ## `$01`: `checkturn`
 
+
 ## `$02`: `checkobedience`
 
+
 ## `$03`: `usedmovetext`
 
+
 ## `$04`: `doturn`
 
+
 ## `$05`: `critical`
 
+
 ## `$06`: `damagestats`
 
+
 ## `$07`: `stab`
 
+
 ## `$08`: `damagevariation`
 
+
 ## `$09`: `checkhit`
 
+
 ## `$0A`: `lowersub`
 
+
 ## `$0B`: `hittargetnosub`
 
+
 ## `$0C`: `raisesub`
 
+
 ## `$0D`: `failuretext`
 
+
 ## `$0E`: `applydamage`
 
+
 ## `$0F`: `criticaltext`
 
+
 ## `$10`: `supereffectivetext`
 
+
 ## `$11`: `checkfaint`
 
+
 ## `$12`: `buildopponentrage`
 
+
 ## `$13`: `poisontarget`
 
+
 ## `$14`: `sleeptarget`
 
+
 ## `$15`: `draintarget`
 
+
 ## `$16`: `eatdream`
 
+
 ## `$17`: `burntarget`
 
+
 ## `$18`: `freezetarget`
 
+
 ## `$19`: `paralyzetarget`
 
+
 ## `$1A`: `selfdestruct`
 
+
 ## `$1B`: `mirrormove`
 
+
 ## `$1C`: `statup`
 
+
 ## `$1D`: `statdown`
 
+
 ## `$1E`: `payday`
 
+
 ## `$1F`: `conversion`
 
+
 ## `$20`: `resetstats`
 
+
 ## `$21`: `storeenergy`
 
+
 ## `$22`: `unleashenergy`
 
+
 ## `$23`: `forceswitch`
 
+
 ## `$24`: `endloop`
 
+
 ## `$25`: `flinchtarget`
 
+
 ## `$26`: `ohko`
 
+
 ## `$27`: `recoil`
 
+
 ## `$28`: `mist`
 
+
 ## `$29`: `focusenergy`
 
+
 ## `$2A`: `confuse`
 
+
 ## `$2B`: `confusetarget`
 
+
 ## `$2C`: `heal`
 
+
 ## `$2D`: `transform`
 
+
 ## `$2E`: `screen`
 
+
 ## `$2F`: `poison`
 
+
 ## `$30`: `paralyze`
 
+
 ## `$31`: `substitute`
 
+
 ## `$32`: `rechargenextturn`
 
+
 ## `$33`: `mimic`
 
+
 ## `$34`: `metronome`
 
+
 ## `$35`: `leechseed`
 
+
 ## `$36`: `splash`
 
+
 ## `$37`: `disable`
 
+
 ## `$38`: `cleartext`
 
+
 ## `$39`: `charge`
 
+
 ## `$3A`: `checkcharge`
 
+
 ## `$3B`: `traptarget`
 
+
 ## `$3C`: `effect0x3c`
 
+
 ## `$3D`: `rampage`
 
+
 ## `$3E`: `checkrampage`
 
+
 ## `$3F`: `constantdamage`
 
+
 ## `$40`: `counter`
 
+
 ## `$41`: `encore`
 
+
 ## `$42`: `painsplit`
 
+
 ## `$43`: `snore`
 
+
 ## `$44`: `conversion2`
 
+
 ## `$45`: `lockon`
 
+
 ## `$46`: `sketch`
 
+
 ## `$47`: `defrostopponent`
 
+
 ## `$48`: `sleeptalk`
 
+
 ## `$49`: `destinybond`
 
+
 ## `$4A`: `spite`
 
+
 ## `$4B`: `falseswipe`
 
+
 ## `$4C`: `healbell`
 
+
 ## `$4D`: `kingsrock`
 
+
 ## `$4E`: `triplekick`
 
+
 ## `$4F`: `kickcounter`
 
+
 ## `$50`: `thief`
 
+
 ## `$51`: `arenatrap`
 
+
 ## `$52`: `nightmare`
 
+
 ## `$53`: `defrost`
 
+
 ## `$54`: `curse`
 
+
 ## `$55`: `protect`
 
+
 ## `$56`: `spikes`
 
+
 ## `$57`: `foresight`
 
+
 ## `$58`: `perishsong`
 
+
 ## `$59`: `startsandstorm`
 
+
 ## `$5A`: `endure`
 
+
 ## `$5B`: `checkcurl`
 
+
 ## `$5C`: `rolloutpower`
 
+
 ## `$5D`: `effect0x5d`
 
+
 ## `$5E`: `furycutter`
 
+
 ## `$5F`: `attract`
 
+
 ## `$60`: `happinesspower`
 
+
 ## `$61`: `present`
 
+
 ## `$62`: `damagecalc`
 
+
 ## `$63`: `frustrationpower`
 
+
 ## `$64`: `safeguard`
 
+
 ## `$65`: `checksafeguard`
 
+
 ## `$66`: `getmagnitude`
 
+
 ## `$67`: `batonpass`
 
+
 ## `$68`: `pursuit`
 
+
 ## `$69`: `clearhazards`
 
+
 ## `$6A`: `healmorn`
 
+
 ## `$6B`: `healday`
 
+
 ## `$6C`: `healnite`
 
+
 ## `$6D`: `hiddenpower`
 
+
 ## `$6E`: `startrain`
 
+
 ## `$6F`: `startsun`
 
+
 ## `$70`: `attackup`
 
+
 ## `$71`: `defenseup`
 
+
 ## `$72`: `speedup`
 
+
 ## `$73`: `specialattackup`
 
+
 ## `$74`: `specialdefenseup`
 
+
 ## `$75`: `accuracyup`
 
+
 ## `$76`: `evasionup`
 
+
 ## `$77`: `attackup2`
 
+
 ## `$78`: `defenseup2`
 
+
 ## `$79`: `speedup2`
 
+
 ## `$7A`: `specialattackup2`
 
+
 ## `$7B`: `specialdefenseup2`
 
+
 ## `$7C`: `accuracyup2`
 
+
 ## `$7D`: `evasionup2`
 
+
 ## `$7E`: `attackdown`
 
+
 ## `$7F`: `defensedown`
 
+
 ## `$80`: `speeddown`
 
+
 ## `$81`: `specialattackdown`
 
+
 ## `$82`: `specialdefensedown`
 
+
 ## `$83`: `accuracydown`
 
+
 ## `$84`: `evasiondown`
 
+
 ## `$85`: `attackdown2`
 
+
 ## `$86`: `defensedown2`
 
+
 ## `$87`: `speeddown2`
 
+
 ## `$88`: `specialattackdown2`
 
+
 ## `$89`: `specialdefensedown2`
 
+
 ## `$8A`: `accuracydown2`
 
+
 ## `$8B`: `evasiondown2`
 
+
 ## `$8C`: `statupmessage`
 
+
 ## `$8D`: `statdownmessage`
 
+
 ## `$8E`: `statupfailtext`
 
+
 ## `$8F`: `statdownfailtext`
 
+
 ## `$90`: `effectchance`
 
+
 ## `$91`: `statdownanim`
 
+
 ## `$92`: `statupanim`
 
+
 ## `$93`: `switchturn`
 
+
 ## `$94`: `fakeout`
 
+
 ## `$95`: `bellydrum`
 
+
 ## `$96`: `psychup`
 
+
 ## `$97`: `rage`
 
+
 ## `$98`: `doubleflyingdamage`
 
+
 ## `$99`: `doubleundergrounddamage`
 
+
 ## `$9A`: `mirrorcoat`
 
+
 ## `$9B`: `checkfuturesight`
 
+
 ## `$9C`: `futuresight`
 
+
 ## `$9D`: `doubleminimizedamage`
 
+
 ## `$9E`: `skipsuncharge`
 
+
 ## `$9F`: `thunderaccuracy`
 
+
 ## `$A0`: `teleport`
 
+
 ## `$A1`: `beatup`
 
+
 ## `$A2`: `ragedamage`
 
+
 ## `$A3`: `resettypematchup`
 
+
 ## `$A4`: `allstatsup`
 
+
 ## `$A5`: `bidefailtext`
 
+
 ## `$A6`: `raisesubnoanim`
 
+
 ## `$A7`: `lowersubnoanim`
 
+
 ## `$A8`: `beatupfailtext`
 
+
 ## `$A9`: `clearmissdamage`
 
+
 ## `$AA`: `movedelay`
 
+
 ## `$AB`: `hittarget`
 
+
 ## `$AC`: `tristatuschance`
 
+
 ## `$AD`: `supereffectivelooptext`
 
+
 ## `$AE`: `startloop`
 
+
 ## `$AF`: `curl`
 
+
 ## `$FE`: `endturn`
+
 
 ## `$FF`: `endmove`
--- a/docs/movement_commands.md
+++ b/docs/movement_commands.md
@@ -5,80 +5,119 @@
 
 ## `$00`−`$03`: <code>turn_head <i>direction</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$04`−`$07`: <code>turn_step <i>direction</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$08`−`$0B`: <code>slow_step <i>direction</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$0C`−`$0F`: <code>step <i>direction</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$10`−`$13`: <code>big_step <i>direction</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$14`−`$17`: <code>slow_slide_step <i>direction</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$18`−`$1B`: <code>slide_step <i>direction</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$1C`−`$1F`: <code>fast_slide_step <i>direction</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$20`−`$23`: <code>turn_away <i>direction</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$24`−`$27`: <code>turn_in <i>direction</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$28`−`$2B`: <code>turn_waterfall <i>direction</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$2C`−`$2F`: <code>slow_jump_step <i>direction</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$30`−`$33`: <code>jump_step <i>direction</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$34`−`$37`: <code>fast_jump_step <i>direction</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$38`: `remove_sliding`
 
+
 ## `$39`: `set_sliding`
 
+
 ## `$3A`: `remove_fixed_facing`
 
+
 ## `$3B`: `fix_facing`
 
+
 ## `$3C`: `show_object`
 
+
 ## `$3D`: `hide_object`
 
+
 ## `$3E`−`$46`: <code>step_sleep <i>length</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$47`: `step_end`
 
+
 ## `$48`: <code>step_48 <i>param</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$49`: `remove_object`
 
+
 ## `$4A`: `step_loop`
 
+
 ## `$4B`: `step_4b`
 
+
 ## `$4C`: `teleport_from`
 
+
 ## `$4D`: `teleport_to`
 
+
 ## `$4E`: `skyfall`
 
+
 ## `$4F`: <code>step_dig <i>length</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$50`: `step_bump`
 
+
 ## `$51`: `fish_got_bite`
 
+
 ## `$52`: `fish_cast_rod`
 
+
 ## `$53`: `hide_emote`
 
+
 ## `$54`: `show_emote`
 
+
 ## `$55`: <code>step_shake <i>displacement</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$56`: `tree_shake`
 
+
 ## `$57`: <code>rock_smash <i>length</i></code>
 
+
 ## `$58`: <code>return_dig <i>length</i></code>
+
 
 ## `$59`: `skyfall_top`
--- a/engine/events/bug_contest/contest.asm
+++ b/engine/events/bug_contest/contest.asm
@@ -7,11 +7,11 @@
 	ret
 
 BugCatchingContestBattleScript::
-	writecode VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_CONTEST
+	loadvar VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_CONTEST
 	randomwildmon
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	copybytetovar wParkBallsRemaining
+	readmem wParkBallsRemaining
 	iffalse BugCatchingContestOutOfBallsScript
 	end
 
--- a/engine/events/forced_movement.asm
+++ b/engine/events/forced_movement.asm
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 Script_ForcedMovement::
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal DOWN, .down
 	ifequal UP, .up
 	ifequal LEFT, .left
--- a/engine/events/fruit_trees.asm
+++ b/engine/events/fruit_trees.asm
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 FruitTreeScript::
 	callasm GetCurTreeFruit
 	opentext
-	copybytetovar wCurFruit
-	itemtotext USE_SCRIPT_VAR, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	readmem wCurFruit
+	getitemname STRING_BUFFER_3, USE_SCRIPT_VAR
 	writetext FruitBearingTreeText
 	buttonsound
 	callasm TryResetFruitTrees
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 
 .fruit
 	writetext HeyItsFruitText
-	copybytetovar wCurFruit
+	readmem wCurFruit
 	giveitem ITEM_FROM_MEM
 	iffalse .packisfull
 	buttonsound
--- a/engine/events/misc_scripts_2.asm
+++ b/engine/events/misc_scripts_2.asm
@@ -12,8 +12,8 @@
 
 HiddenItemScript::
 	opentext
-	copybytetovar wEngineBuffer3
-	itemtotext USE_SCRIPT_VAR, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	readmem wEngineBuffer3
+	getitemname STRING_BUFFER_3, USE_SCRIPT_VAR
 	writetext .found_text
 	giveitem ITEM_FROM_MEM
 	iffalse .bag_full
--- a/engine/events/overworld.asm
+++ b/engine/events/overworld.asm
@@ -414,8 +414,8 @@
 
 	callasm .empty_fn ; empty function
 
-	copybytetovar wBuffer2
-	writevarcode VAR_MOVEMENT
+	readmem wBuffer2
+	writevar VAR_MOVEMENT
 
 	special ReplaceKrisSprite
 	special PlayMapMusic
@@ -624,7 +624,7 @@
 	farscall Script_AbortBugContest
 	special WarpToSpawnPoint
 	callasm DelayLoadingNewSprites
-	writecode VAR_MOVEMENT, PLAYER_NORMAL
+	loadvar VAR_MOVEMENT, PLAYER_NORMAL
 	newloadmap MAPSETUP_FLY
 	callasm FlyToAnim
 	special WaitSFX
@@ -871,7 +871,7 @@
 	applymovement PLAYER, .DigOut
 	farscall Script_AbortBugContest
 	special WarpToSpawnPoint
-	writecode VAR_MOVEMENT, PLAYER_NORMAL
+	loadvar VAR_MOVEMENT, PLAYER_NORMAL
 	newloadmap MAPSETUP_DOOR
 	playsound SFX_WARP_FROM
 	applymovement PLAYER, .DigReturn
@@ -958,7 +958,7 @@
 	applymovement PLAYER, .TeleportFrom
 	farscall Script_AbortBugContest
 	special WarpToSpawnPoint
-	writecode VAR_MOVEMENT, PLAYER_NORMAL
+	loadvar VAR_MOVEMENT, PLAYER_NORMAL
 	newloadmap MAPSETUP_TELEPORT
 	playsound SFX_WARP_FROM
 	applymovement PLAYER, .TeleportTo
@@ -1025,7 +1025,7 @@
 Script_UsedStrength:
 	callasm SetStrengthFlag
 	writetext .UsedStrength
-	copybytetovar wBuffer6
+	readmem wBuffer6
 	cry 0
 	pause 3
 	writetext .StrengthAllowedItToMoveBoulders
@@ -1390,11 +1390,11 @@
 	special WaitSFX
 	playsound SFX_STRENGTH
 	earthquake 84
-	applymovement2 MovementData_0xcf55
+	applymovementlasttalked MovementData_0xcf55
 	disappear -2
 
 	callasm RockMonEncounter
-	copybytetovar wTempWildMonSpecies
+	readmem wTempWildMonSpecies
 	iffalse .done
 	randomwildmon
 	startbattle
@@ -1609,7 +1609,7 @@
 
 Script_FishCastRod:
 	reloadmappart
-	loadvar hBGMapMode, $0
+	loadmem hBGMapMode, $0
 	special UpdateTimePals
 	loademote EMOTE_ROD
 	callasm LoadFishingGFX
@@ -1735,7 +1735,7 @@
 Script_GetOnBike:
 	reloadmappart
 	special UpdateTimePals
-	writecode VAR_MOVEMENT, PLAYER_BIKE
+	loadvar VAR_MOVEMENT, PLAYER_BIKE
 	writetext GotOnTheBikeText
 	waitbutton
 	closetext
@@ -1743,7 +1743,7 @@
 	end
 
 Script_GetOnBike_Register:
-	writecode VAR_MOVEMENT, PLAYER_BIKE
+	loadvar VAR_MOVEMENT, PLAYER_BIKE
 	closetext
 	special ReplaceKrisSprite
 	end
@@ -1755,7 +1755,7 @@
 Script_GetOffBike:
 	reloadmappart
 	special UpdateTimePals
-	writecode VAR_MOVEMENT, PLAYER_NORMAL
+	loadvar VAR_MOVEMENT, PLAYER_NORMAL
 	writetext GotOffTheBikeText
 	waitbutton
 
@@ -1766,7 +1766,7 @@
 	end
 
 Script_GetOffBike_Register:
-	writecode VAR_MOVEMENT, PLAYER_NORMAL
+	loadvar VAR_MOVEMENT, PLAYER_NORMAL
 	jump FinishGettingOffBike
 
 Script_CantGetOffBike:
--- a/engine/events/std_scripts.asm
+++ b/engine/events/std_scripts.asm
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@
 	pause 10
 	special HealParty
 	playmusic MUSIC_NONE
-	writebyte HEALMACHINE_POKECENTER
+	setval HEALMACHINE_POKECENTER
 	special HealMachineAnim
 	pause 30
 	special RestartMapMusic
@@ -203,7 +203,7 @@
 
 Radio1Script:
 	opentext
-	writebyte MAPRADIO_POKEMON_CHANNEL
+	setval MAPRADIO_POKEMON_CHANNEL
 	special MapRadio
 	closetext
 	end
@@ -211,7 +211,7 @@
 Radio2Script:
 ; Lucky Channel
 	opentext
-	writebyte MAPRADIO_LUCKY_CHANNEL
+	setval MAPRADIO_LUCKY_CHANNEL
 	special MapRadio
 	closetext
 	end
@@ -244,7 +244,7 @@
 	farjumptext MartSignText
 
 DayToTextScript:
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal MONDAY, .Monday
 	ifequal TUESDAY, .Tuesday
 	ifequal WEDNESDAY, .Wednesday
@@ -251,25 +251,25 @@
 	ifequal THURSDAY, .Thursday
 	ifequal FRIDAY, .Friday
 	ifequal SATURDAY, .Saturday
-	stringtotext .SundayText, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getstring STRING_BUFFER_3, .SundayText
 	end
 .Monday:
-	stringtotext .MondayText, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getstring STRING_BUFFER_3, .MondayText
 	end
 .Tuesday:
-	stringtotext .TuesdayText, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getstring STRING_BUFFER_3, .TuesdayText
 	end
 .Wednesday:
-	stringtotext .WednesdayText, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getstring STRING_BUFFER_3, .WednesdayText
 	end
 .Thursday:
-	stringtotext .ThursdayText, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getstring STRING_BUFFER_3, .ThursdayText
 	end
 .Friday:
-	stringtotext .FridayText, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getstring STRING_BUFFER_3, .FridayText
 	end
 .Saturday:
-	stringtotext .SaturdayText, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getstring STRING_BUFFER_3, .SaturdayText
 	end
 .SundayText:
 	db "SUNDAY@"
@@ -321,7 +321,7 @@
 	farwritetext ContestResults_ReadyToJudgeText
 	waitbutton
 	special BugContestJudging
-	vartomem MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getnum STRING_BUFFER_3
 	ifequal 1, BugContestResults_FirstPlace
 	ifequal 2, BugContestResults_SecondPlace
 	ifequal 3, BugContestResults_ThirdPlace
@@ -383,7 +383,7 @@
 
 BugContestResults_FirstPlace:
 	setevent EVENT_TEMPORARY_UNTIL_MAP_RELOAD_1
-	itemtotext SUN_STONE, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	getitemname STRING_BUFFER_4, SUN_STONE
 	farwritetext ContestResults_PlayerWonAPrizeText
 	waitbutton
 	verbosegiveitem SUN_STONE
@@ -391,7 +391,7 @@
 	jump BugContestResults_ReturnAfterWinnersPrize
 
 BugContestResults_SecondPlace:
-	itemtotext EVERSTONE, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	getitemname STRING_BUFFER_4, EVERSTONE
 	farwritetext ContestResults_PlayerWonAPrizeText
 	waitbutton
 	verbosegiveitem EVERSTONE
@@ -399,7 +399,7 @@
 	jump BugContestResults_ReturnAfterWinnersPrize
 
 BugContestResults_ThirdPlace:
-	itemtotext GOLD_BERRY, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	getitemname STRING_BUFFER_4, GOLD_BERRY
 	farwritetext ContestResults_PlayerWonAPrizeText
 	waitbutton
 	verbosegiveitem GOLD_BERRY
@@ -614,7 +614,7 @@
 
 AskNumber1MScript:
 	special RandomPhoneMon
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_SCHOOLBOY_JACK, .Jack
 	ifequal PHONE_SAILOR_HUEY, .Huey
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERM_GAVEN, .Gaven
@@ -699,7 +699,7 @@
 
 AskNumber2MScript:
 	special RandomPhoneMon
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_SCHOOLBOY_JACK, .Jack
 	ifequal PHONE_SAILOR_HUEY, .Huey
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERM_GAVEN, .Gaven
@@ -790,7 +790,7 @@
 	end
 
 NumberAcceptedMScript:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_SCHOOLBOY_JACK, .Jack
 	ifequal PHONE_SAILOR_HUEY, .Huey
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERM_GAVEN, .Gaven
@@ -914,7 +914,7 @@
 	end
 
 NumberDeclinedMScript:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_SCHOOLBOY_JACK, .Jack
 	ifequal PHONE_SAILOR_HUEY, .Huey
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERM_GAVEN, .Gaven
@@ -1038,7 +1038,7 @@
 	end
 
 PhoneFullMScript:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_SCHOOLBOY_JACK, .Jack
 	ifequal PHONE_SAILOR_HUEY, .Huey
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERM_GAVEN, .Gaven
@@ -1162,7 +1162,7 @@
 	end
 
 RematchMScript:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_SCHOOLBOY_JACK, .Jack
 	ifequal PHONE_SAILOR_HUEY, .Huey
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERM_GAVEN, .Gaven
@@ -1268,7 +1268,7 @@
 	end
 
 GiftMScript:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_BIRDKEEPER_JOSE, .Jose
 	ifequal PHONE_BUG_CATCHER_WADE, .Wade
 	ifequal PHONE_SCHOOLBOY_ALAN, .Alan
@@ -1307,7 +1307,7 @@
 	end
 
 PackFullMScript:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_SAILOR_HUEY, .Huey
 	ifequal PHONE_BIRDKEEPER_JOSE, .Jose
 	ifequal PHONE_YOUNGSTER_JOEY, .Joey
@@ -1378,7 +1378,7 @@
 
 RematchGiftMScript:
 	opentext
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_SAILOR_HUEY, .Huey
 	ifequal PHONE_YOUNGSTER_JOEY, .Joey
 	ifequal PHONE_BIRDKEEPER_VANCE, .Vance
@@ -1402,7 +1402,7 @@
 	end
 
 AskNumber1FScript:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_POKEFAN_BEVERLY, .Beverly
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_BETH, .Beth
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_REENA, .Reena
@@ -1438,7 +1438,7 @@
 	end
 
 AskNumber2FScript:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_POKEFAN_BEVERLY, .Beverly
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_BETH, .Beth
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_REENA, .Reena
@@ -1481,7 +1481,7 @@
 	end
 
 NumberAcceptedFScript:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_POKEFAN_BEVERLY, .Beverly
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_BETH, .Beth
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_REENA, .Reena
@@ -1533,7 +1533,7 @@
 	end
 
 NumberDeclinedFScript:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_POKEFAN_BEVERLY, .Beverly
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_BETH, .Beth
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_REENA, .Reena
@@ -1585,7 +1585,7 @@
 	end
 
 PhoneFullFScript:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_POKEFAN_BEVERLY, .Beverly
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_BETH, .Beth
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_REENA, .Reena
@@ -1637,7 +1637,7 @@
 	end
 
 RematchFScript:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_BETH, .Beth
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_REENA, .Reena
 	ifequal PHONE_PICNICKER_LIZ, .Liz
@@ -1683,7 +1683,7 @@
 	end
 
 GiftFScript:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_POKEFAN_BEVERLY, .Beverly
 	ifequal PHONE_PICNICKER_GINA, .Gina
 	ifequal PHONE_LASS_DANA, .Dana
@@ -1707,7 +1707,7 @@
 	end
 
 PackFullFScript:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_POKEFAN_BEVERLY, .Beverly
 	ifequal PHONE_PICNICKER_GINA, .Gina
 	ifequal PHONE_LASS_DANA, .Dana
@@ -1741,7 +1741,7 @@
 	end
 
 RematchGiftFScript:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_PICNICKER_ERIN, .Erin
 
 .Erin:
@@ -1751,7 +1751,7 @@
 	end
 
 GymStatue1Script:
-	mapnametotext MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getcurlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_3
 	opentext
 	farwritetext GymStatue_CityGymText
 	waitbutton
@@ -1759,7 +1759,7 @@
 	end
 
 GymStatue2Script:
-	mapnametotext MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getcurlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_3
 	opentext
 	farwritetext GymStatue_CityGymText
 	buttonsound
--- a/engine/events/trainer_scripts.asm
+++ b/engine/events/trainer_scripts.asm
@@ -2,16 +2,16 @@
 	faceplayer
 	trainerflagaction CHECK_FLAG
 	iftrue AlreadyBeatenTrainerScript
-	loadmemtrainer
+	loadtemptrainer
 	encountermusic
 	jump StartBattleWithMapTrainerScript
 
 SeenByTrainerScript::
-	loadmemtrainer
+	loadtemptrainer
 	encountermusic
 	showemote EMOTE_SHOCK, LAST_TALKED, 30
 	callasm TrainerWalkToPlayer
-	applymovement2 wMovementBuffer
+	applymovementlasttalked wMovementBuffer
 	writeobjectxy LAST_TALKED
 	faceobject PLAYER, LAST_TALKED
 	jump StartBattleWithMapTrainerScript
@@ -18,14 +18,14 @@
 
 StartBattleWithMapTrainerScript:
 	opentext
-	trainertext $0
+	trainertext TRAINERTEXT_SEEN
 	waitbutton
 	closetext
-	loadmemtrainer
+	loadtemptrainer
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
 	trainerflagaction SET_FLAG
-	loadvar wRunningTrainerBattleScript, -1
+	loadmem wRunningTrainerBattleScript, -1
 
 AlreadyBeatenTrainerScript:
 	scripttalkafter
--- a/engine/overworld/events.asm
+++ b/engine/overworld/events.asm
@@ -849,7 +849,7 @@
 
 StartMenuCallback:
 SelectMenuCallback:
-	copybytetovar hMenuReturn
+	readmem hMenuReturn
 	ifequal HMENURETURN_SCRIPT, .Script
 	ifequal HMENURETURN_ASM, .Asm
 	end
--- a/engine/overworld/scripting.asm
+++ b/engine/overworld/scripting.asm
@@ -84,16 +84,16 @@
 	dw Script_setmapscene                ; 12
 	dw Script_checkscene                 ; 13
 	dw Script_setscene                   ; 14
-	dw Script_writebyte                  ; 15
-	dw Script_addvar                     ; 16
+	dw Script_setval                     ; 15
+	dw Script_addval                     ; 16
 	dw Script_random                     ; 17
 	dw Script_checkver                   ; 18
-	dw Script_copybytetovar              ; 19
-	dw Script_copyvartobyte              ; 1a
-	dw Script_loadvar                    ; 1b
-	dw Script_checkcode                  ; 1c
-	dw Script_writevarcode               ; 1d
-	dw Script_writecode                  ; 1e
+	dw Script_readmem                    ; 19
+	dw Script_writemem                   ; 1a
+	dw Script_loadmem                    ; 1b
+	dw Script_readvar                    ; 1c
+	dw Script_writevar                   ; 1d
+	dw Script_loadvar                    ; 1e
 	dw Script_giveitem                   ; 1f
 	dw Script_takeitem                   ; 20
 	dw Script_checkitem                  ; 21
@@ -124,14 +124,14 @@
 	dw Script_warpmod                    ; 3a
 	dw Script_blackoutmod                ; 3b
 	dw Script_warp                       ; 3c
-	dw Script_readmoney                  ; 3d
-	dw Script_readcoins                  ; 3e
-	dw Script_vartomem                   ; 3f
-	dw Script_pokenamemem                ; 40
-	dw Script_itemtotext                 ; 41
-	dw Script_mapnametotext              ; 42
-	dw Script_trainertotext              ; 43
-	dw Script_stringtotext               ; 44
+	dw Script_getmoney                   ; 3d
+	dw Script_getcoins                   ; 3e
+	dw Script_getnum                     ; 3f
+	dw Script_getmonname                 ; 40
+	dw Script_getitemname                ; 41
+	dw Script_getcurlandmarkname         ; 42
+	dw Script_gettrainername             ; 43
+	dw Script_getstring                  ; 44
 	dw Script_itemnotify                 ; 45
 	dw Script_pocketisfull               ; 46
 	dw Script_opentext                   ; 47
@@ -157,7 +157,7 @@
 	dw Script_verticalmenu               ; 59
 	dw Script_loadpikachudata            ; 5a
 	dw Script_randomwildmon              ; 5b
-	dw Script_loadmemtrainer             ; 5c
+	dw Script_loadtemptrainer            ; 5c
 	dw Script_loadwildmon                ; 5d
 	dw Script_loadtrainer                ; 5e
 	dw Script_startbattle                ; 5f
@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@
 	dw Script_checkjustbattled           ; 67
 	dw Script_setlasttalked              ; 68
 	dw Script_applymovement              ; 69
-	dw Script_applymovement2             ; 6a
+	dw Script_applymovementlasttalked    ; 6a
 	dw Script_faceplayer                 ; 6b
 	dw Script_faceobject                 ; 6c
 	dw Script_variablesprite             ; 6d
@@ -186,7 +186,7 @@
 	dw Script_turnobject                 ; 76
 	dw Script_follownotexact             ; 77
 	dw Script_earthquake                 ; 78
-	dw Script_changemap                  ; 79
+	dw Script_changemapblocks            ; 79
 	dw Script_changeblock                ; 7a
 	dw Script_reloadmap                  ; 7b
 	dw Script_reloadmappart              ; 7c
@@ -224,15 +224,15 @@
 	dw Script_specialphonecall           ; 9c
 	dw Script_checkphonecall             ; 9d
 	dw Script_verbosegiveitem            ; 9e
-	dw Script_verbosegiveitem2           ; 9f
+	dw Script_verbosegiveitemvar         ; 9f
 	dw Script_swarm                      ; a0
 	dw Script_halloffame                 ; a1
 	dw Script_credits                    ; a2
 	dw Script_warpfacing                 ; a3
 	dw Script_battletowertext            ; a4
-	dw Script_landmarktotext             ; a5
-	dw Script_trainerclassname           ; a6
-	dw Script_name                       ; a7
+	dw Script_getlandmarkname            ; a5
+	dw Script_gettrainerclassname        ; a6
+	dw Script_getname                    ; a7
 	dw Script_wait                       ; a8
 	dw Script_checksave                  ; a9
 
@@ -496,7 +496,7 @@
 
 Script_battletowertext:
 ; script command 0xa4
-; parameters: pointer, memory
+; parameters: bttext_id
 
 	call SetUpTextBox
 	call GetScriptByte
@@ -511,7 +511,7 @@
 	call Script_giveitem
 	call CurItemName
 	ld de, wStringBuffer1
-	ld a, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	ld a, STRING_BUFFER_4
 	call CopyConvertedText
 	ld b, BANK(GiveItemScript)
 	ld de, GiveItemScript
@@ -539,7 +539,7 @@
 	text_far UnknownText_0x1c4719
 	text_end
 
-Script_verbosegiveitem2:
+Script_verbosegiveitemvar:
 ; script command 0x9f
 ; parameters: item, var
 
@@ -562,7 +562,7 @@
 	ld [wScriptVar], a
 	call CurItemName
 	ld de, wStringBuffer1
-	ld a, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	ld a, STRING_BUFFER_4
 	call CopyConvertedText
 	ld b, BANK(GiveItemScript)
 	ld de, GiveItemScript
@@ -754,12 +754,12 @@
 
 Script_trainertext:
 ; script command 0x62
-; parameters: which_text
+; parameters: text_id
 
 	call GetScriptByte
 	ld c, a
 	ld b, 0
-	ld hl, wWalkingX
+	ld hl, wSeenTextPointer
 	add hl, bc
 	add hl, bc
 	ld a, [hli]
@@ -972,7 +972,7 @@
 	farcall _SetFlagsForMovement_2
 	ret
 
-Script_applymovement2:
+Script_applymovementlasttalked:
 ; script command 0x6a
 ; parameters: data
 ; apply movement to last talked
@@ -1250,9 +1250,9 @@
 
 ShowEmoteScript:
 	loademote EMOTE_FROM_MEM
-	applymovement2 .Show
+	applymovementlasttalked .Show
 	pause 0
-	applymovement2 .Hide
+	applymovementlasttalked .Hide
 	end
 
 .Show:
@@ -1307,7 +1307,7 @@
 	ld [wBattleScriptFlags], a
 	ret
 
-Script_loadmemtrainer:
+Script_loadtemptrainer:
 ; script command 0x5c
 
 	ld a, (1 << 7) | 1
@@ -1702,7 +1702,7 @@
 .no_scene
 	ret
 
-Script_copybytetovar:
+Script_readmem:
 ; script command 0x19
 ; parameters: address
 
@@ -1714,7 +1714,7 @@
 	ld [wScriptVar], a
 	ret
 
-Script_copyvartobyte:
+Script_writemem:
 ; script command 0x1a
 ; parameters: address
 
@@ -1726,7 +1726,7 @@
 	ld [hl], a
 	ret
 
-Script_loadvar:
+Script_loadmem:
 ; script command 0x1b
 ; parameters: address, value
 
@@ -1738,7 +1738,7 @@
 	ld [hl], a
 	ret
 
-Script_writebyte:
+Script_setval:
 ; script command 0x15
 ; parameters: value
 
@@ -1746,7 +1746,7 @@
 	ld [wScriptVar], a
 	ret
 
-Script_addvar:
+Script_addval:
 ; script command 0x16
 ; parameters: value
 
@@ -1809,7 +1809,7 @@
 	add c
 	ret
 
-Script_checkcode:
+Script_readvar:
 ; script command 0x1c
 ; parameters: variable_id
 
@@ -1819,7 +1819,7 @@
 	ld [wScriptVar], a
 	ret
 
-Script_writevarcode:
+Script_writevar:
 ; script command 0x1d
 ; parameters: variable_id
 
@@ -1829,7 +1829,7 @@
 	ld [de], a
 	ret
 
-Script_writecode:
+Script_loadvar:
 ; script command 0x1e
 ; parameters: variable_id, value
 
@@ -1854,9 +1854,9 @@
 .gs_version:
 	db GS_VERSION
 
-Script_pokenamemem:
+Script_getmonname:
 ; script command 0x40
-; parameters: pokemon (0 aka USE_SCRIPT_VAR to use wScriptVar), memory
+; parameters: string_buffer, mon_id (0 aka USE_SCRIPT_VAR to use wScriptVar)
 
 	call GetScriptByte
 	and a
@@ -1867,9 +1867,9 @@
 	call GetPokemonName
 	ld de, wStringBuffer1
 
-ConvertMemToText:
+GetStringBuffer:
 	call GetScriptByte
-	cp NUM_MEM_BUFFERS
+	cp NUM_STRING_BUFFERS
 	jr c, .ok
 	xor a
 .ok
@@ -1881,9 +1881,9 @@
 	call CopyName2
 	ret
 
-Script_itemtotext:
+Script_getitemname:
 ; script command 0x41
-; parameters: item (0 aka USE_SCRIPT_VAR to use wScriptVar), memory
+; parameters: string_buffer, item_id (0 aka USE_SCRIPT_VAR to use wScriptVar)
 
 	call GetScriptByte
 	and a ; USE_SCRIPT_VAR
@@ -1893,11 +1893,11 @@
 	ld [wNamedObjectIndexBuffer], a
 	call GetItemName
 	ld de, wStringBuffer1
-	jr ConvertMemToText
+	jr GetStringBuffer
 
-Script_mapnametotext:
+Script_getcurlandmarkname:
 ; script command 0x42
-; parameters: memory
+; parameters: string_buffer
 
 	ld a, [wMapGroup]
 	ld b, a
@@ -1909,18 +1909,18 @@
 	ld e, a
 	farcall GetLandmarkName
 	ld de, wStringBuffer1
-	jp ConvertMemToText
+	jp GetStringBuffer
 
-Script_landmarktotext:
+Script_getlandmarkname:
 ; script command 0xa5
-; parameters: id, memory
+; parameters: string_buffer, landmark_id
 
 	call GetScriptByte
 	jr ConvertLandmarkToText
 
-Script_trainertotext:
+Script_gettrainername:
 ; script command 0x43
-; parameters: trainer_id, trainer_group, memory
+; parameters: string_buffer, trainer_group, trainer_id
 
 	call GetScriptByte
 	ld c, a
@@ -1927,11 +1927,11 @@
 	call GetScriptByte
 	ld b, a
 	farcall GetTrainerName
-	jr ConvertMemToText
+	jr GetStringBuffer
 
-Script_name:
+Script_getname:
 ; script command 0xa7
-; parameters: type, id, memory
+; parameters: string_buffer, type, id
 
 	call GetScriptByte
 	ld [wNamedObjectTypeBuffer], a
@@ -1941,19 +1941,19 @@
 	ld [wCurSpecies], a
 	call GetName
 	ld de, wStringBuffer1
-	jp ConvertMemToText
+	jp GetStringBuffer
 
-Script_trainerclassname:
+Script_gettrainerclassname:
 ; script command 0xa6
-; parameters: id, memory
+; parameters: string_buffer, trainer_group
 
 	ld a, TRAINER_NAME
 	ld [wNamedObjectTypeBuffer], a
 	jr ContinueToGetName
 
-Script_readmoney:
+Script_getmoney:
 ; script command 0x3d
-; parameters: account, memory
+; parameters: string_buffer, account
 
 	call ResetStringBuffer1
 	call GetMoneyAccount
@@ -1961,11 +1961,11 @@
 	lb bc, PRINTNUM_RIGHTALIGN | 3, 6
 	call PrintNum
 	ld de, wStringBuffer1
-	jp ConvertMemToText
+	jp GetStringBuffer
 
-Script_readcoins:
+Script_getcoins:
 ; script command 0x3e
-; parameters: memory
+; parameters: string_buffer
 
 	call ResetStringBuffer1
 	ld hl, wStringBuffer1
@@ -1973,11 +1973,11 @@
 	lb bc, PRINTNUM_RIGHTALIGN | 2, 6
 	call PrintNum
 	ld de, wStringBuffer1
-	jp ConvertMemToText
+	jp GetStringBuffer
 
-Script_vartomem:
+Script_getnum:
 ; script command 0x3f
-; parameters: memory
+; parameters: string_buffer
 
 	call ResetStringBuffer1
 	ld de, wScriptVar
@@ -1985,7 +1985,7 @@
 	lb bc, PRINTNUM_RIGHTALIGN | 1, 3
 	call PrintNum
 	ld de, wStringBuffer1
-	jp ConvertMemToText
+	jp GetStringBuffer
 
 ResetStringBuffer1:
 	ld hl, wStringBuffer1
@@ -1994,9 +1994,9 @@
 	call ByteFill
 	ret
 
-Script_stringtotext:
+Script_getstring:
 ; script command 0x44
-; parameters: text_pointer, memory
+; parameters: string_buffer, text_pointer
 
 	call GetScriptByte
 	ld e, a
@@ -2006,7 +2006,7 @@
 	ld hl, CopyName1
 	rst FarCall
 	ld de, wStringBuffer2
-	jp ConvertMemToText
+	jp GetStringBuffer
 
 Script_givepokemail:
 ; script command 0x2f
@@ -2551,7 +2551,7 @@
 	ld [wScriptVar], a
 	ret
 
-Script_changemap:
+Script_changemapblocks:
 ; script command 0x79
 ; parameters: map_data_pointer
 
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/alan.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/alan.asm
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 AlanPhoneCalleeScript:
-	trainertotext SCHOOLBOY, ALAN1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, SCHOOLBOY, ALAN1
 	checkflag ENGINE_ALAN
 	iftrue .WantsBattle
 	farscall PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Male
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 	iftrue .NotWednesday
 	checkflag ENGINE_ALAN_HAS_FIRE_STONE
 	iftrue .FireStone
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal WEDNESDAY, .NotWednesday
 	checktime DAY
 	iftrue AlanWednesdayDay
@@ -16,15 +16,15 @@
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0970
 
 .WantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_36, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_36
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0a73
 
 .FireStone:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_36, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_36
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0ac5
 
 AlanPhoneCallerScript:
-	trainertotext SCHOOLBOY, ALAN1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, SCHOOLBOY, ALAN1
 	farscall PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Male
 	checkflag ENGINE_ALAN
 	iftrue .Generic
@@ -50,11 +50,11 @@
 	setflag ENGINE_ALAN_WEDNESDAY_AFTERNOON
 
 AlanWantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_36, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_36
 	setflag ENGINE_ALAN
 	farjump PhoneScript_WantsToBattle_Male
 
 AlanHasFireStone:
 	setflag ENGINE_ALAN_HAS_FIRE_STONE
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_36, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_36
 	farjump PhoneScript_FoundItem_Male
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/anthony.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/anthony.asm
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 AnthonyPhoneCalleeScript:
-	trainertotext HIKER, ANTHONY2, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, HIKER, ANTHONY2
 	checkflag ENGINE_ANTHONY
 	iftrue .WantsBattle
 	farscall PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Male
 	checkflag ENGINE_ANTHONY_FRIDAY_NIGHT
 	iftrue .NotFriday
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal FRIDAY, .NotFriday
 	checktime NITE
 	iftrue AnthonyFridayNight
@@ -16,15 +16,15 @@
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0950
 
 .WantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_33, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_33
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0a5f
 
 .AlreadySwarming:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_33, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_33
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0afa
 
 AnthonyPhoneCallerScript:
-	trainertotext HIKER, ANTHONY2, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, HIKER, ANTHONY2
 	farscall PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Male
 	checkflag ENGINE_FLYPOINT_GOLDENROD
 	iffalse .TriesSwarm
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@
 	setflag ENGINE_ANTHONY_FRIDAY_NIGHT
 
 AnthonyWantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_33, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_33
 	setflag ENGINE_ANTHONY
 	farjump PhoneScript_WantsToBattle_Male
 
@@ -52,9 +52,9 @@
 	checkflag ENGINE_DUNSPARCE_SWARM
 	iftrue .Generic
 	setflag ENGINE_DUNSPARCE_SWARM
-	pokenamemem DUNSPARCE, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	getmonname STRING_BUFFER_4, DUNSPARCE
 	swarm SWARM_DUNSPARCE, DARK_CAVE_VIOLET_ENTRANCE
-	landmarktotext DARK_CAVE, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, DARK_CAVE
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa05de
 
 .Generic:
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/arnie.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/arnie.asm
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 ArniePhoneCalleeScript:
-	trainertotext BUG_CATCHER, ARNIE1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, BUG_CATCHER, ARNIE1
 	checkflag ENGINE_ARNIE
 	iftrue .WantsBattle
 	farscall PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Male
 	checkflag ENGINE_ARNIE_TUESDAY_MORNING
 	iftrue .NotTuesday
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal TUESDAY, .NotTuesday
 	checktime MORN
 	iftrue ArnieTuesdayMorning
@@ -16,15 +16,15 @@
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0968
 
 .WantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_35, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_35
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0a6e
 
 .AlreadySwarming:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_35, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_35
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0aff
 
 ArniePhoneCallerScript:
-	trainertotext BUG_CATCHER, ARNIE1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, BUG_CATCHER, ARNIE1
 	farscall PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Male
 	checkflag ENGINE_ARNIE
 	iftrue .Swarm
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@
 	setflag ENGINE_ARNIE_TUESDAY_MORNING
 
 ArnieWantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_35, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_35
 	setflag ENGINE_ARNIE
 	farjump PhoneScript_WantsToBattle_Male
 
@@ -52,9 +52,9 @@
 	checkflag ENGINE_YANMA_SWARM
 	iftrue ArnieYanmaAlreadySwarming
 	setflag ENGINE_YANMA_SWARM
-	pokenamemem YANMA, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	getmonname STRING_BUFFER_4, YANMA
 	swarm SWARM_YANMA, ROUTE_35
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_35, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_35
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa05ce
 
 ArnieFoundRare:
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/beth.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/beth.asm
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 BethPhoneCalleeScript:
-	trainertotext COOLTRAINERF, BETH1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, COOLTRAINERF, BETH1
 	checkflag ENGINE_BETH
 	iftrue .WantsBattle
 	farscall PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Female
 	checkflag ENGINE_BETH_FRIDAY_AFTERNOON
 	iftrue .NotFriday
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal FRIDAY, .NotFriday
 	checktime DAY
 	iftrue BethFridayAfternoon
@@ -14,11 +14,11 @@
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0918
 
 .WantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_26, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_26
 	farjump BethBattleReminderScript
 
 BethPhoneCallerScript:
-	trainertotext COOLTRAINERF, BETH1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, COOLTRAINERF, BETH1
 	farscall PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Female
 	checkflag ENGINE_BETH
 	iftrue .Generic
@@ -34,6 +34,6 @@
 	setflag ENGINE_BETH_FRIDAY_AFTERNOON
 
 BethWantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_26, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_26
 	setflag ENGINE_BETH
 	farjump PhoneScript_WantsToBattle_Female
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/beverly.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/beverly.asm
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 BeverlyPhoneCalleeScript:
-	trainertotext POKEFANF, BEVERLY1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, POKEFANF, BEVERLY1
 	farscall PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Female
 	checkflag ENGINE_BEVERLY_HAS_NUGGET
 	iftrue .HasNugget
@@ -6,11 +6,11 @@
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0900
 
 .HasNugget:
-	landmarktotext NATIONAL_PARK, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, NATIONAL_PARK
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0aa5
 
 BeverlyPhoneCallerScript:
-	trainertotext POKEFANF, BEVERLY1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, POKEFANF, BEVERLY1
 	farscall PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Female
 	checkflag ENGINE_BEVERLY_HAS_NUGGET
 	iftrue .HasNugget
@@ -22,5 +22,5 @@
 
 .FoundNugget:
 	setflag ENGINE_BEVERLY_HAS_NUGGET
-	landmarktotext NATIONAL_PARK, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, NATIONAL_PARK
 	farjump PhoneScript_FoundItem_Female
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/bill.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/bill.asm
@@ -20,8 +20,8 @@
 .main
 	farwritetext BillPhoneGenericText
 	buttonsound
-	checkcode VAR_BOXSPACE
-	vartomem MEM_BUFFER_0
+	readvar VAR_BOXSPACE
+	getnum STRING_BUFFER_3
 	ifequal 0, .full
 	ifless PARTY_LENGTH, .nearlyfull
 	farwritetext BillPhoneNotFullText
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/brent.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/brent.asm
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 BrentPhoneCalleeScript:
-	trainertotext POKEMANIAC, BRENT1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, POKEMANIAC, BRENT1
 	checkflag ENGINE_BRENT
 	iftrue .WantsBattle
 	farscall PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Male
 	checkflag ENGINE_BRENT_MONDAY_MORNING
 	iftrue .NotMonday
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal MONDAY, .NotMonday
 	checktime MORN
 	iftrue BrentMondayMorning
@@ -14,11 +14,11 @@
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0998
 
 .WantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_43, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_43
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0a87
 
 BrentPhoneCallerScript:
-	trainertotext POKEMANIAC, BRENT1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, POKEMANIAC, BRENT1
 	farscall PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Male
 	farscall PhoneScript_Random2
 	ifequal 0, BrentBillTrivia
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@
 	setflag ENGINE_BRENT_MONDAY_MORNING
 
 BrentWantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_43, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_43
 	setflag ENGINE_BRENT
 	farjump PhoneScript_WantsToBattle_Male
 
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/buena.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/buena.asm
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 BuenaPhoneCalleeScript:
 	checkflag ENGINE_ROCKETS_IN_RADIO_TOWER
 	iftrue BuenaPhoneScript_Rocket
-	checkcode VAR_HOUR
+	readvar VAR_HOUR
 	ifgreater 17, BuenaPhoneScript_AfterMidnight1
 	scall BuenaPhoneScript_CheckTimeOfDay1
 	jump BuenaPhoneScript_Random1
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@
 	end
 
 BuenaPhoneScript_CheckTimeOfDay2:
-	checkcode VAR_HOUR
+	readvar VAR_HOUR
 	ifgreater 17, BuenaPhoneScript_AfterMidnight2
 	checktime MORN
 	iftrue .morn
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/chad.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/chad.asm
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 ChadPhoneCalleeScript:
-	trainertotext SCHOOLBOY, CHAD1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, SCHOOLBOY, CHAD1
 	checkflag ENGINE_CHAD
 	iftrue .WantsBattle
 	farscall PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Male
 	checkflag ENGINE_CHAD_FRIDAY_MORNING
 	iftrue .NotFriday
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal FRIDAY, .NotFriday
 	checktime MORN
 	iftrue ChadFridayMorning
@@ -14,11 +14,11 @@
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0980
 
 .WantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_38, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_38
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0a7d
 
 ChadPhoneCallerScript:
-	trainertotext SCHOOLBOY, CHAD1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, SCHOOLBOY, CHAD1
 	farscall PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Male
 	farscall PhoneScript_Random2
 	ifequal 0, ChadOakGossip
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@
 	setflag ENGINE_CHAD_FRIDAY_MORNING
 
 ChadWantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_38, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_38
 	setflag ENGINE_CHAD
 	farjump PhoneScript_WantsToBattle_Male
 
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/dana.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/dana.asm
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 DanaPhoneCalleeScript:
-	trainertotext LASS, DANA1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, LASS, DANA1
 	checkflag ENGINE_DANA
 	iftrue .WantsBattle
 	farscall PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Female
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 	iftrue .NotThursday
 	checkflag ENGINE_DANA_HAS_THUNDERSTONE
 	iftrue .HasThunderstone
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal THURSDAY, .NotThursday
 	checktime NITE
 	iftrue DanaThursdayNight
@@ -16,15 +16,15 @@
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0978
 
 .WantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_38, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_38
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0a78
 
 .HasThunderstone:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_38, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_38
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0acd
 
 DanaPhoneCallerScript:
-	trainertotext LASS, DANA1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, LASS, DANA1
 	farscall PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Female
 	checkflag ENGINE_DANA
 	iftrue .Generic
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@
 	setflag ENGINE_DANA_THURSDAY_NIGHT
 
 DanaWantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_38, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_38
 	setflag ENGINE_DANA
 	farjump PhoneScript_WantsToBattle_Female
 
@@ -61,5 +61,5 @@
 
 DanaHasThunderstone:
 	setflag ENGINE_DANA_HAS_THUNDERSTONE
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_38, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_38
 	farjump PhoneScript_FoundItem_Female
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/derek.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/derek.asm
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 DerekPhoneCalleeScript:
-	trainertotext POKEFANM, DEREK1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, POKEFANM, DEREK1
 	farscall PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Male
 	checkflag ENGINE_DEREK_HAS_NUGGET
 	iftrue .Nugget
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 	ifequal 0, .NoContest
 	checkflag ENGINE_DAILY_BUG_CONTEST
 	iftrue .NoContest
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal TUESDAY, .ContestToday
 	ifequal THURSDAY, .ContestToday
 	ifequal SATURDAY, .ContestToday
@@ -19,17 +19,17 @@
 	farjump PhoneScript_BugCatchingContest
 
 .Nugget:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_39, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_39
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0ad5
 
 DerekPhoneCallerScript:
-	trainertotext POKEFANM, DEREK1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, POKEFANM, DEREK1
 	farscall PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Male
 	farscall PhoneScript_Random2
 	ifequal 0, .NoContest
 	checkflag ENGINE_DAILY_BUG_CONTEST
 	iftrue .NoContest
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal TUESDAY, .ContestToday
 	ifequal THURSDAY, .ContestToday
 	ifequal SATURDAY, .ContestToday
@@ -44,5 +44,5 @@
 
 .Nugget:
 	setflag ENGINE_DEREK_HAS_NUGGET
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_39, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_39
 	farjump PhoneScript_FoundItem_Male
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/elm.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/elm.asm
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 ElmPhoneCalleeScript:
-	checkcode VAR_SPECIALPHONECALL
+	readvar VAR_SPECIALPHONECALL
 	ifequal SPECIALCALL_POKERUS, .pokerus
 	checkevent EVENT_SHOWED_TOGEPI_TO_ELM
 	iftrue .discovery
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@
 	end
 
 ElmPhoneCallerScript:
-	checkcode VAR_SPECIALPHONECALL
+	readvar VAR_SPECIALPHONECALL
 	ifequal SPECIALCALL_ROBBED, .disaster
 	ifequal SPECIALCALL_ASSISTANT, .assistant
 	ifequal SPECIALCALL_WEIRDBROADCAST, .rocket
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/erin.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/erin.asm
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 ErinPhoneCalleeScript:
-	trainertotext PICNICKER, ERIN1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, PICNICKER, ERIN1
 	checkflag ENGINE_ERIN
 	iftrue .WantsBattle
 	farscall PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Female
 	checkflag ENGINE_ERIN_SATURDAY_NIGHT
 	iftrue .NotSaturday
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal SATURDAY, .NotSaturday
 	checktime NITE
 	iftrue ErinSaturdayNight
@@ -14,11 +14,11 @@
 	farjump ErinWorkingHardScript
 
 .WantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_46, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_46
 	farjump ErinComeBattleScript
 
 ErinPhoneCallerScript:
-	trainertotext PICNICKER, ERIN1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, PICNICKER, ERIN1
 	farscall PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Female
 	checkflag ENGINE_ERIN
 	iftrue .GenericCall
@@ -35,6 +35,6 @@
 	setflag ENGINE_ERIN_SATURDAY_NIGHT
 
 ErinWantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_46, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_46
 	setflag ENGINE_ERIN
 	farjump PhoneScript_WantsToBattle_Female
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/gaven.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/gaven.asm
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 GavenPhoneCalleeScript:
-	trainertotext COOLTRAINERM, GAVEN3, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, COOLTRAINERM, GAVEN3
 	checkflag ENGINE_GAVEN
 	iftrue .WantsBattle
 	farscall PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Male
 	checkflag ENGINE_GAVEN_THURSDAY_MORNING
 	iftrue .NotThursday
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal THURSDAY, .NotThursday
 	checktime MORN
 	iftrue GavenThursdayMorning
@@ -14,11 +14,11 @@
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0910
 
 .WantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_26, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_26
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0a37
 
 GavenPhoneCallerScript:
-	trainertotext COOLTRAINERM, GAVEN3, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, COOLTRAINERM, GAVEN3
 	farscall PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Male
 	checkflag ENGINE_GAVEN
 	iftrue .WaitingForBattle
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@
 	setflag ENGINE_GAVEN_THURSDAY_MORNING
 
 GavenWantsRematch:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_26, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_26
 	setflag ENGINE_GAVEN
 	farjump PhoneScript_WantsToBattle_Male
 
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/generic_callee.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/generic_callee.asm
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
 	iftrue PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Male_Day
 	checktime NITE
 	iftrue PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Male_Nite
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_SCHOOLBOY_JACK, .Jack
 	ifequal PHONE_SAILOR_HUEY, .Huey
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERM_GAVEN, .Gaven
@@ -146,7 +146,7 @@
 	end
 
 PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Male_Day:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_SCHOOLBOY_JACK, .Jack
 	ifequal PHONE_SAILOR_HUEY, .Huey
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERM_GAVEN, .Gaven
@@ -269,7 +269,7 @@
 	end
 
 PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Male_Nite:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_SCHOOLBOY_JACK, .Jack
 	ifequal PHONE_SAILOR_HUEY, .Huey
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERM_GAVEN, .Gaven
@@ -396,7 +396,7 @@
 	iftrue PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Female_Day
 	checktime NITE
 	iftrue PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Female_Nite
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_POKEFAN_BEVERLY, .Beverly
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_BETH, .Beth
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_REENA, .Reena
@@ -447,7 +447,7 @@
 	end
 
 PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Female_Day:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_POKEFAN_BEVERLY, .Beverly
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_BETH, .Beth
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_REENA, .Reena
@@ -498,7 +498,7 @@
 	end
 
 PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Female_Nite:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_POKEFAN_BEVERLY, .Beverly
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_BETH, .Beth
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_REENA, .Reena
@@ -553,7 +553,7 @@
 	iftrue PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Male_Day
 	checktime NITE
 	iftrue PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Male_Nite
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_SCHOOLBOY_JACK, .Jack
 	ifequal PHONE_SAILOR_HUEY, .Huey
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERM_GAVEN, .Gaven
@@ -676,7 +676,7 @@
 	end
 
 PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Male_Day:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_SCHOOLBOY_JACK, .Jack
 	ifequal PHONE_SAILOR_HUEY, .Huey
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERM_GAVEN, .Gaven
@@ -799,7 +799,7 @@
 	end
 
 PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Male_Nite:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_SCHOOLBOY_JACK, .Jack
 	ifequal PHONE_SAILOR_HUEY, .Huey
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERM_GAVEN, .Gaven
@@ -926,7 +926,7 @@
 	iftrue PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Female_Day
 	checktime NITE
 	iftrue PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Female_Nite
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_POKEFAN_BEVERLY, .Beverly
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_BETH, .Beth
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_REENA, .Reena
@@ -977,7 +977,7 @@
 	end
 
 PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Female_Day:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_POKEFAN_BEVERLY, .Beverly
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_BETH, .Beth
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_REENA, .Reena
@@ -1028,7 +1028,7 @@
 	end
 
 PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Female_Nite:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_POKEFAN_BEVERLY, .Beverly
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_BETH, .Beth
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_REENA, .Reena
@@ -1079,7 +1079,7 @@
 	end
 
 PhoneScript_Generic_Male:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_SCHOOLBOY_JACK, .Jack
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERM_GAVEN, .Gaven
 	ifequal PHONE_BIRDKEEPER_JOSE, .Jose
@@ -1189,7 +1189,7 @@
 	end
 
 PhoneScript_Generic_Female:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_POKEFAN_BEVERLY, .Beverly
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_BETH, .Beth
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_REENA, .Reena
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/generic_caller.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/generic_caller.asm
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@
 	farjump PhoneScript_HangupText_Female
 
 Phone_WhosBragging_Male:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_SCHOOLBOY_JACK, .Jack
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERM_GAVEN, .Gaven
 	ifequal PHONE_BIRDKEEPER_JOSE, .Jose
@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@
 	end
 
 Phone_WhosBragging_Female:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_POKEFAN_BEVERLY, .Beverly
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_BETH, .Beth
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_REENA, .Reena
@@ -211,7 +211,7 @@
 	end
 
 Phone_WhoDefeatedMon_Male:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_SCHOOLBOY_JACK, .Jack
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERM_GAVEN, .Gaven
 	ifequal PHONE_BIRDKEEPER_JOSE, .Jose
@@ -316,7 +316,7 @@
 	end
 
 Phone_WhoDefeatedMon_Female:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_POKEFAN_BEVERLY, .Beverly
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_BETH, .Beth
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_REENA, .Reena
@@ -367,7 +367,7 @@
 	end
 
 Phone_WhoLostAMon_Male:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_SCHOOLBOY_JACK, .Jack
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERM_GAVEN, .Gaven
 	ifequal PHONE_BIRDKEEPER_JOSE, .Jose
@@ -472,7 +472,7 @@
 	end
 
 Phone_WhoLostAMon_Female:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_POKEFAN_BEVERLY, .Beverly
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_BETH, .Beth
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_REENA, .Reena
@@ -531,7 +531,7 @@
 	farjump PhoneScript_HangupText_Female
 
 PhoneScript_RematchText_Male:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_SCHOOLBOY_JACK, .Jack
 	ifequal PHONE_SAILOR_HUEY, .Huey
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERM_GAVEN, .Gaven
@@ -636,7 +636,7 @@
 	end
 
 PhoneScript_RematchText_Female:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_BETH, .Beth
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_REENA, .Reena
 	ifequal PHONE_PICNICKER_LIZ, .Liz
@@ -689,7 +689,7 @@
 	end
 
 PhoneScript_HangupText_Male:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_SCHOOLBOY_JACK, .Jack
 	ifequal PHONE_SAILOR_HUEY, .Huey
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERM_GAVEN, .Gaven
@@ -792,7 +792,7 @@
 	end
 
 PhoneScript_HangupText_Female:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_POKEFAN_BEVERLY, .Beverly
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_BETH, .Beth
 	ifequal PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_REENA, .Reena
@@ -855,7 +855,7 @@
 	end
 
 PhoneScript_BugCatchingContest:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_BUG_CATCHER_WADE, .Wade
 	ifequal PHONE_POKEFANM_DEREK, .Derek
 
@@ -895,7 +895,7 @@
 	jump PhoneScript_HangupText_Male
 
 PhoneScript_FoundItem_Male:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_BIRDKEEPER_JOSE, .Jose
 	ifequal PHONE_BUG_CATCHER_WADE, .Wade
 	ifequal PHONE_SCHOOLBOY_ALAN, .Alan
@@ -928,7 +928,7 @@
 	end
 
 PhoneScript_FoundItem_Female:
-	checkcode VAR_CALLERID
+	readvar VAR_CALLERID
 	ifequal PHONE_POKEFAN_BEVERLY, .Beverly
 	ifequal PHONE_PICNICKER_GINA, .Gina
 	ifequal PHONE_LASS_DANA, .Dana
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/gina.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/gina.asm
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 GinaPhoneCalleeScript:
-	trainertotext PICNICKER, GINA1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, PICNICKER, GINA1
 	checkflag ENGINE_GINA
 	iftrue .WantsBattle
 	farscall PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Female
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 	iftrue .NotSunday
 	checkflag ENGINE_GINA_HAS_LEAF_STONE
 	iftrue .HasLeafStone
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal SUNDAY, .NotSunday
 	checktime DAY
 	iftrue GinaSundayDay
@@ -21,15 +21,15 @@
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa05c6
 
 .WantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_34, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_34
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0a69
 
 .HasLeafStone:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_34, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_34
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0abd
 
 GinaPhoneCallerScript:
-	trainertotext PICNICKER, GINA1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, PICNICKER, GINA1
 	farscall PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Female
 	checkflag ENGINE_ROCKETS_IN_RADIO_TOWER
 	iftrue GinaRockets
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@
 	setflag ENGINE_GINA_SUNDAY_AFTERNOON
 
 GinaWantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_34, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_34
 	setflag ENGINE_GINA
 	farjump PhoneScript_WantsToBattle_Female
 
@@ -68,5 +68,5 @@
 
 GinaHasLeafStone:
 	setflag ENGINE_GINA_HAS_LEAF_STONE
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_34, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_34
 	farjump PhoneScript_FoundItem_Female
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/hangups.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/hangups.asm
@@ -150,7 +150,7 @@
 	jump PhoneScript_HangupText_Male
 
 KenjiAnswerPhoneScript:
-	checkcode VAR_KENJI_BREAK
+	readvar VAR_KENJI_BREAK
 	ifequal 2, .Training
 	ifequal 1, .OnBreak
 	farwritetext UnknownText_0x66e17
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/huey.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/huey.asm
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 HueyPhoneCalleeScript:
-	trainertotext SAILOR, HUEY1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, SAILOR, HUEY1
 	checkflag ENGINE_HUEY
 	iftrue .WantsBattle
 	farscall PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Male
 	checkflag ENGINE_HUEY_WEDNESDAY_NIGHT
 	iftrue .NotWednesday
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal WEDNESDAY, .NotWednesday
 	checktime NITE
 	iftrue HueyWednesdayNight
@@ -15,11 +15,11 @@
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0908
 
 .WantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext LIGHTHOUSE, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, LIGHTHOUSE
 	farjump HueyWantsBattleScript
 
 HueyPhoneCallerScript:
-	trainertotext SAILOR, HUEY1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, SAILOR, HUEY1
 	farscall PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Male
 	checkflag ENGINE_HUEY
 	iftrue .Flavor
@@ -36,6 +36,6 @@
 	setflag ENGINE_HUEY_WEDNESDAY_NIGHT
 
 HueyWantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext LIGHTHOUSE, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, LIGHTHOUSE
 	setflag ENGINE_HUEY
 	farjump PhoneScript_WantsToBattle_Male
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/irwin.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/irwin.asm
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 IrwinPhoneCalleeScript:
-	trainertotext JUGGLER, IRWIN1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, JUGGLER, IRWIN1
 	farscall PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Male
 	checkflag ENGINE_ROCKETS_IN_RADIO_TOWER
 	iftrue .Rockets
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 	farjump IrwinRocketRumor
 
 IrwinPhoneCallerScript:
-	trainertotext JUGGLER, IRWIN1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, JUGGLER, IRWIN1
 	farscall PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Male
 	checkflag ENGINE_ROCKETS_IN_RADIO_TOWER
 	iftrue .Rockets
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/jack.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/jack.asm
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 JackPhoneCalleeScript:
-	trainertotext SCHOOLBOY, JACK1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, SCHOOLBOY, JACK1
 	checkflag ENGINE_JACK
 	iftrue .WantsBattle
 	farscall PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Male
 	checkflag ENGINE_JACK_MONDAY_MORNING
 	iftrue .NotMonday
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal MONDAY, .NotMonday
 	checktime MORN
 	iftrue JackMondayMorning
@@ -14,11 +14,11 @@
 	farjump JackPhoneTips
 
 .WantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext NATIONAL_PARK, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, NATIONAL_PARK
 	farjump JackWantsBattleScript
 
 JackPhoneCallerScript:
-	trainertotext SCHOOLBOY, JACK1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, SCHOOLBOY, JACK1
 	farscall PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Male
 	farscall PhoneScript_Random2
 	ifequal 0, JackBattleTrivia
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@
 	setflag ENGINE_JACK_MONDAY_MORNING
 
 JackWantsToBattle:
-	landmarktotext NATIONAL_PARK, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, NATIONAL_PARK
 	setflag ENGINE_JACK
 	farjump PhoneScript_WantsToBattle_Male
 
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/joey.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/joey.asm
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 JoeyPhoneCalleeScript:
-	trainertotext YOUNGSTER, JOEY1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, YOUNGSTER, JOEY1
 	checkflag ENGINE_JOEY
 	iftrue .WantsBattle
 	farscall PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Male
 	checkflag ENGINE_JOEY_MONDAY_AFTERNOON
 	iftrue .NotMonday
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal MONDAY, .NotMonday
 	checktime DAY
 	iftrue JoeyMondayAfternoon
@@ -15,11 +15,11 @@
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0930
 
 .WantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_30, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_30
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0a4b
 
 JoeyPhoneCallerScript:
-	trainertotext YOUNGSTER, JOEY1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, YOUNGSTER, JOEY1
 	farscall PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Male
 	checkflag ENGINE_JOEY
 	iftrue .Generic
@@ -36,6 +36,6 @@
 	setflag ENGINE_JOEY_MONDAY_AFTERNOON
 
 JoeyWantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_30, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_30
 	setflag ENGINE_JOEY
 	farjump PhoneScript_WantsToBattle_Male
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/jose.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/jose.asm
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 JosePhoneCalleeScript:
-	trainertotext BIRD_KEEPER, JOSE2, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, BIRD_KEEPER, JOSE2
 	checkflag ENGINE_JOSE
 	iftrue .WantsBattle
 	farscall PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Male
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 	iftrue .NotSaturday
 	checkflag ENGINE_JOSE_HAS_STAR_PIECE
 	iftrue .HasItem
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal SATURDAY, .NotSaturday
 	checktime NITE
 	iftrue JoseSaturdayNight
@@ -16,15 +16,15 @@
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0920
 
 .WantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_27, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_27
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0a41
 
 .HasItem:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_27, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_27
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0a41
 
 JosePhoneCallerScript:
-	trainertotext BIRD_KEEPER, JOSE2, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, BIRD_KEEPER, JOSE2
 	farscall PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Male
 	checkflag ENGINE_JOSE
 	iftrue .Generic
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@
 	setflag ENGINE_JOSE_SATURDAY_NIGHT
 
 JoseWantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_27, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_27
 	setflag ENGINE_JOSE
 	farjump PhoneScript_WantsToBattle_Male
 
@@ -55,5 +55,5 @@
 
 JoseHasStarPiece:
 	setflag ENGINE_JOSE_HAS_STAR_PIECE
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_27, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_27
 	farjump PhoneScript_FoundItem_Male
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/kenji.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/kenji.asm
@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 KenjiPhoneCalleeScript:
-	trainertotext BLACKBELT_T, KENJI3, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, BLACKBELT_T, KENJI3
 	farscall PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Male
 	farjump KenjiAnswerPhoneScript
 
 KenjiPhoneCallerScript:
-	trainertotext BLACKBELT_T, KENJI3, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, BLACKBELT_T, KENJI3
 	farscall PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Male
 	farjump KenjiCallingPhoneScript
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/liz.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/liz.asm
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 LizPhoneCalleeScript:
-	trainertotext PICNICKER, LIZ1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, PICNICKER, LIZ1
 	checkflag ENGINE_LIZ
 	iftrue .WantsBattle
 	farscall PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Female
 	checkflag ENGINE_LIZ_THURSDAY_AFTERNOON
 	iftrue .NotThursday
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal THURSDAY, .NotThursday
 	checktime DAY
 	iftrue LizThursdayAfternoon
@@ -15,11 +15,11 @@
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0948
 
 .WantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_32, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_32
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0a5a
 
 LizPhoneCallerScript:
-	trainertotext PICNICKER, LIZ1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, PICNICKER, LIZ1
 	farscall PhoneScript_Random4
 	ifequal 0, LizWrongNumber
 	farscall PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Female
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@
 	setflag ENGINE_LIZ_THURSDAY_AFTERNOON
 
 LizWantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_32, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_32
 	setflag ENGINE_LIZ
 	farjump PhoneScript_WantsToBattle_Female
 
@@ -63,39 +63,39 @@
 	ifequal 8, .PokefanM
 
 .CoolTrainerM:
-	trainerclassname COOLTRAINERM, NICK
+	gettrainerclassname STRING_BUFFER_4, COOLTRAINERM
 	jump LizGossipScript
 
 .Beauty:
-	trainerclassname BEAUTY, VICTORIA
+	gettrainerclassname STRING_BUFFER_4, BEAUTY
 	jump LizGossipScript
 
 .Grunt:
-	trainerclassname GRUNTM, GRUNTM_1
+	gettrainerclassname STRING_BUFFER_4, GRUNTM
 	jump LizGossipScript
 
 .Teacher:
-	trainerclassname TEACHER, COLETTE
+	gettrainerclassname STRING_BUFFER_4, TEACHER
 	jump LizGossipScript
 
 .SwimmerF:
-	trainerclassname SWIMMERF, ELAINE
+	gettrainerclassname STRING_BUFFER_4, SWIMMERF
 	jump LizGossipScript
 
 .KimonoGirl:
-	trainerclassname KIMONO_GIRL, NAOKO1
+	gettrainerclassname STRING_BUFFER_4, KIMONO_GIRL
 	jump LizGossipScript
 
 .Skier:
-	trainerclassname SKIER, ROXANNE
+	gettrainerclassname STRING_BUFFER_4, SKIER
 	jump LizGossipScript
 
 .Medium:
-	trainerclassname MEDIUM, MARTHA
+	gettrainerclassname STRING_BUFFER_4, MEDIUM
 	jump LizGossipScript
 
 .PokefanM:
-	trainerclassname POKEFANM, WILLIAM
+	gettrainerclassname STRING_BUFFER_4, POKEFANM
 	jump LizGossipScript
 
 LizGossipScript:
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/mom.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/mom.asm
@@ -14,8 +14,8 @@
 	iftrue MomPhoneHangUpScript
 	farwritetext MomPhoneGreetingText
 	buttonsound
-	mapnametotext MEM_BUFFER_0
-	checkcode VAR_ROOFPALETTE
+	getcurlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_3
+	readvar VAR_ROOFPALETTE
 	ifequal 1, MomPhonePalette1
 	ifequal 2, MomPhonePalette2
 	jump MomPhoneOther
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@
 	jump MomSavingMoney
 
 MomPhonePalette1:
-	checkcode VAR_MAPGROUP
+	readvar VAR_MAPGROUP
 	ifequal GROUP_NEW_BARK_TOWN, .newbark
 	ifequal GROUP_CHERRYGROVE_CITY, .cherrygrove
 	ifequal GROUP_VIOLET_CITY, .violet
@@ -47,13 +47,13 @@
 	jump MomSavingMoney
 
 .violet
-	landmarktotext SPROUT_TOWER, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_4, SPROUT_TOWER
 	jump MomPhoneLandmark
 .azalea
-	landmarktotext SLOWPOKE_WELL, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_4, SLOWPOKE_WELL
 	jump MomPhoneLandmark
 .goldenrod
-	landmarktotext RADIO_TOWER, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_4, RADIO_TOWER
 	jump MomPhoneLandmark
 
 MomPhonePalette2:
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@
 	jump .NoMoney
 
 .SavingHasMoney:
-	readmoney MOMS_MONEY, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getmoney STRING_BUFFER_3, MOMS_MONEY
 	farwritetext MomCheckBalanceText
 	yesorno
 	iftrue MomPhoneSaveMoneyScript
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@
 	jump MomPhoneWontSaveMoneyScript
 
 .HasMoney:
-	readmoney MOMS_MONEY, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getmoney STRING_BUFFER_3, MOMS_MONEY
 	farwritetext MomYouveSavedText
 	yesorno
 	iftrue MomPhoneSaveMoneyScript
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/parry.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/parry.asm
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 ParryPhoneCalleeScript:
-	trainertotext HIKER, PARRY1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, HIKER, PARRY1
 	checkflag ENGINE_PARRY
 	iftrue .WantsBattle
 	farscall PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Male
 	checkflag ENGINE_PARRY_FRIDAY_AFTERNOON
 	iftrue .WantsRematch
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal FRIDAY, .WantsRematch
 	checktime DAY
 	iftrue ParryFridayDay
@@ -14,11 +14,11 @@
 	farjump ParryBattleWithMe
 
 .WantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_45, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_45
 	farjump ParryHaventYouGottenTo
 
 ParryPhoneCallerScript:
-	trainertotext HIKER, PARRY1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, HIKER, PARRY1
 	farscall PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Male
 	checkflag ENGINE_PARRY
 	iftrue .GenericCall
@@ -35,6 +35,6 @@
 	setflag ENGINE_PARRY_FRIDAY_AFTERNOON
 
 ParryWantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_45, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_45
 	setflag ENGINE_PARRY
 	farjump PhoneScript_WantsToBattle_Male
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/ralph.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/ralph.asm
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 RalphPhoneCalleeScript:
-	trainertotext FISHER, RALPH1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, FISHER, RALPH1
 	checkflag ENGINE_RALPH
 	iftrue .Rematch
 	farscall PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Male
 	checkflag ENGINE_RALPH_WEDNESDAY_MORNING
 	iftrue .CheckSwarm
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal WEDNESDAY, .CheckSwarm
 	checktime MORN
 	iftrue Ralph_WednesdayMorning
@@ -15,15 +15,15 @@
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0940
 
 .Rematch:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_32, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_32
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0a55
 
 .ReportSwarm:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_32, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_32
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0af5
 
 RalphPhoneCallerScript:
-	trainertotext FISHER, RALPH1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, FISHER, RALPH1
 	farscall PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Male
 	checkflag ENGINE_FLYPOINT_GOLDENROD
 	iffalse .CheckSwarm
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@
 Ralph_WednesdayMorning:
 	setflag ENGINE_RALPH_WEDNESDAY_MORNING
 Ralph_FightMe:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_32, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_32
 	setflag ENGINE_RALPH
 	farjump PhoneScript_WantsToBattle_Male
 
@@ -49,9 +49,9 @@
 	checkflag ENGINE_FISH_SWARM
 	iftrue .Generic
 	setflag ENGINE_FISH_SWARM
-	pokenamemem QWILFISH, MEM_BUFFER_1
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_32, MEM_BUFFER_2
-	writebyte FISHSWARM_QWILFISH
+	getmonname STRING_BUFFER_4, QWILFISH
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_32
+	setval FISHSWARM_QWILFISH
 	special ActivateFishingSwarm
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa05d6
 
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/reena.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/reena.asm
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 ReenaPhoneCalleeScript:
-	trainertotext COOLTRAINERF, REENA1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, COOLTRAINERF, REENA1
 	checkflag ENGINE_REENA
 	iftrue .WantsBattle
 	farscall PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Female
 	checkflag ENGINE_REENA_SUNDAY_MORNING
 	iftrue .NotSunday
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal SUNDAY, .NotSunday
 	checktime MORN
 	iftrue ReenaSundayMorning
@@ -14,11 +14,11 @@
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0928
 
 .WantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_27, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_27
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0a46
 
 ReenaPhoneCallerScript:
-	trainertotext COOLTRAINERF, REENA1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, COOLTRAINERF, REENA1
 	farscall PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Female
 	checkflag ENGINE_REENA
 	iftrue .Generic
@@ -34,6 +34,6 @@
 	setflag ENGINE_REENA_SUNDAY_MORNING
 
 ReenaWantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_27, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_27
 	setflag ENGINE_REENA
 	farjump PhoneScript_WantsToBattle_Female
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/tiffany.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/tiffany.asm
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 TiffanyPhoneCalleeScript:
-	trainertotext PICNICKER, TIFFANY3, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, PICNICKER, TIFFANY3
 	checkflag ENGINE_TIFFANY
 	iftrue .WantsBattle
 	farscall PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Female
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 	iftrue .NotTuesday
 	checkflag ENGINE_TIFFANY_HAS_PINK_BOW
 	iftrue .HasItem
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal TUESDAY, .NotTuesday
 	checktime DAY
 	iftrue TiffanyTuesdayAfternoon
@@ -16,15 +16,15 @@
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa09a0
 
 .WantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_43, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_43
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0a8c
 
 .HasItem:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_43, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_43
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0ae5
 
 TiffanyPhoneCallerScript:
-	trainertotext PICNICKER, TIFFANY3, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, PICNICKER, TIFFANY3
 	farscall PhoneScript_Random4
 	ifequal 0, TiffanysFamilyMembers
 	farscall PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Female
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@
 	setflag ENGINE_TIFFANY_TUESDAY_AFTERNOON
 
 TiffanyWantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_43, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_43
 	setflag ENGINE_TIFFANY
 	farjump PhoneScript_WantsToBattle_Female
 
@@ -66,27 +66,27 @@
 	ifequal 5, .Brother
 
 .Grandma:
-	stringtotext GrandmaString, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	getstring STRING_BUFFER_4, GrandmaString
 	jump .PoorClefairy
 
 .Grandpa:
-	stringtotext GrandpaString, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	getstring STRING_BUFFER_4, GrandpaString
 	jump .PoorClefairy
 
 .Mom:
-	stringtotext MomString, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	getstring STRING_BUFFER_4, MomString
 	jump .PoorClefairy
 
 .Dad:
-	stringtotext DadString, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	getstring STRING_BUFFER_4, DadString
 	jump .PoorClefairy
 
 .Sister:
-	stringtotext SisterString, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	getstring STRING_BUFFER_4, SisterString
 	jump .PoorClefairy
 
 .Brother:
-	stringtotext BrotherString, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	getstring STRING_BUFFER_4, BrotherString
 	jump .PoorClefairy
 
 .PoorClefairy:
@@ -94,5 +94,5 @@
 
 TiffanyHasPinkBow:
 	setflag ENGINE_TIFFANY_HAS_PINK_BOW
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_43, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_43
 	farjump PhoneScript_FoundItem_Female
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/todd.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/todd.asm
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 ToddPhoneCalleeScript:
-	trainertotext CAMPER, TODD1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, CAMPER, TODD1
 	checkflag ENGINE_TODD
 	iftrue .WantsBattle
 	farscall PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Male
 	checkflag ENGINE_TODD_SATURDAY_MORNING
 	iftrue .NotSaturday
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal SATURDAY, .NotSaturday
 	checktime MORN
 	iftrue ToddSaturdayMorning
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0958
 
 .WantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_34, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_34
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0a64
 
 .SaleOn:
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0b04
 
 ToddPhoneCallerScript:
-	trainertotext CAMPER, TODD1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, CAMPER, TODD1
 	farscall PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Male
 	checkflag ENGINE_TODD
 	iftrue .TryForSale
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@
 	setflag ENGINE_TODD_SATURDAY_MORNING
 
 ToddWantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_34, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_34
 	setflag ENGINE_TODD
 	farjump PhoneScript_WantsToBattle_Male
 
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/tully.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/tully.asm
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 TullyPhoneCalleeScript:
-	trainertotext FISHER, TULLY1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, FISHER, TULLY1
 	checkflag ENGINE_TULLY
 	iftrue .WantsBattle
 	farscall PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Male
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 	iftrue .NotSunday
 	checkflag ENGINE_TULLY_HAS_WATER_STONE
 	iftrue .WaterStone
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal SUNDAY, .NotSunday
 	checktime NITE
 	iftrue TullySundayNight
@@ -16,15 +16,15 @@
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0990
 
 .WantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_42, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_42
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0a82
 
 .WaterStone:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_42, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_42
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0add
 
 TullyPhoneCallerScript:
-	trainertotext FISHER, TULLY1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, FISHER, TULLY1
 	farscall PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Male
 	checkflag ENGINE_TULLY
 	iftrue .Generic
@@ -50,11 +50,11 @@
 	setflag ENGINE_TULLY_SUNDAY_NIGHT
 
 TullyWantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_42, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_42
 	setflag ENGINE_TULLY
 	farjump PhoneScript_WantsToBattle_Male
 
 TullyFoundWaterStone:
 	setflag ENGINE_TULLY_HAS_WATER_STONE
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_42, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_42
 	farjump PhoneScript_FoundItem_Male
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/vance.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/vance.asm
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 VancePhoneCalleeScript:
-	trainertotext BIRD_KEEPER, VANCE1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, BIRD_KEEPER, VANCE1
 	checkflag ENGINE_VANCE
 	iftrue .WantsBattle
 	farscall PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Male
 	checkflag ENGINE_VANCE_WEDNESDAY_NIGHT
 	iftrue .NotWednesday
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal WEDNESDAY, .NotWednesday
 	checktime NITE
 	iftrue VanceWednesdayNight
@@ -14,11 +14,11 @@
 	farjump VanceLookingForward
 
 .WantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_44, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_44
 	farjump VanceHurryHurry
 
 VancePhoneCallerScript:
-	trainertotext BIRD_KEEPER, VANCE1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, BIRD_KEEPER, VANCE1
 	farscall PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Male
 	checkflag ENGINE_VANCE
 	iftrue .WantsBattle
@@ -35,6 +35,6 @@
 	setflag ENGINE_VANCE_WEDNESDAY_NIGHT
 
 VanceWantsRematch:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_44, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_44
 	setflag ENGINE_VANCE
 	farjump PhoneScript_WantsToBattle_Male
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/wade.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/wade.asm
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 WadePhoneCalleeScript:
-	trainertotext BUG_CATCHER, WADE1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, BUG_CATCHER, WADE1
 	checkflag ENGINE_WADE
 	iftrue .WantsBattle
 	farscall PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Male
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 	iftrue .NotTuesday
 	checkflag ENGINE_WADE_HAS_ITEM
 	iftrue .HasItem
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal TUESDAY, .NotTuesday
 	checktime NITE
 	iftrue WadeTuesdayNight
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 	ifequal 0, .NoContest
 	checkflag ENGINE_DAILY_BUG_CONTEST
 	iftrue .NoContest
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal TUESDAY, .ContestToday
 	ifequal THURSDAY, .ContestToday
 	ifequal SATURDAY, .ContestToday
@@ -29,21 +29,21 @@
 	farjump PhoneScript_BugCatchingContest
 
 .WantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_31, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_31
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0a50
 
 .HasItem:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_31, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_31
 	farjump UnknownScript_0xa0ab5
 
 WadePhoneCallerScript:
-	trainertotext BUG_CATCHER, WADE1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, BUG_CATCHER, WADE1
 	farscall PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Male
 	farscall PhoneScript_Random2
 	ifequal 0, .NoContest
 	checkflag ENGINE_DAILY_BUG_CONTEST
 	iftrue .NoContest
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal TUESDAY, .ContestToday
 	ifequal THURSDAY, .ContestToday
 	ifequal SATURDAY, .ContestToday
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@
 	setflag ENGINE_WADE_TUESDAY_NIGHT
 
 WadeWantsBattle2:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_31, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_31
 	setflag ENGINE_WADE
 	farjump PhoneScript_WantsToBattle_Male
 
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@
 
 WadeHasItem2:
 	setflag ENGINE_WADE_HAS_ITEM
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_31, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_31
 	clearevent EVENT_WADE_HAS_BERRY
 	clearevent EVENT_WADE_HAS_PSNCUREBERRY
 	clearevent EVENT_WADE_HAS_PRZCUREBERRY
--- a/engine/phone/scripts/wilton.asm
+++ b/engine/phone/scripts/wilton.asm
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 WiltonPhoneCalleeScript:
-	trainertotext FISHER, WILTON1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, FISHER, WILTON1
 	checkflag ENGINE_WILTON
 	iftrue .WantsBattle
 	farscall PhoneScript_AnswerPhone_Male
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 	iftrue .NotThursday
 	checkflag ENGINE_WILTON_HAS_ITEM
 	iftrue .HasItem
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal THURSDAY, .NotThursday
 	checktime MORN
 	iftrue WiltonThursdayMorning
@@ -16,15 +16,15 @@
 	farjump WiltonHaventFoundAnything
 
 .WantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_44, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_44
 	farjump WiltonNotBiting
 
 .HasItem:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_44, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_44
 	farjump WiltonWantThis
 
 WiltonPhoneCallerScript:
-	trainertotext FISHER, WILTON1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, FISHER, WILTON1
 	farscall PhoneScript_GreetPhone_Male
 	checkflag ENGINE_WILTON
 	iftrue .GenericCall
@@ -44,13 +44,13 @@
 	setflag ENGINE_WILTON_THURSDAY_MORNING
 
 WiltonWantsBattle:
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_44, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_44
 	setflag ENGINE_WILTON
 	farjump PhoneScript_WantsToBattle_Male
 
 WiltonHasItem:
 	setflag ENGINE_WILTON_HAS_ITEM
-	landmarktotext ROUTE_44, MEM_BUFFER_2
+	getlandmarkname STRING_BUFFER_5, ROUTE_44
 	clearevent EVENT_WILTON_HAS_ULTRA_BALL
 	clearevent EVENT_WILTON_HAS_GREAT_BALL
 	clearevent EVENT_WILTON_HAS_POKE_BALL
--- a/macros/legacy.asm
+++ b/macros/legacy.asm
@@ -26,13 +26,62 @@
 checktriggers    EQUS "checkscene"
 dotrigger        EQUS "setscene"
 
-faceperson       EQUS "faceobject"
-moveperson       EQUS "moveobject"
-writepersonxy    EQUS "writeobjectxy"
-spriteface       EQUS "turnobject"
-objectface       EQUS "turnobject"
+faceperson     EQUS "faceobject"
+moveperson     EQUS "moveobject"
+writepersonxy  EQUS "writeobjectxy"
+spriteface     EQUS "turnobject"
+objectface     EQUS "turnobject"
+applymovement2 EQUS "applymovementlasttalked"
 
-RAM2MEM           EQUS "vartomem"
+writebyte     EQUS "setval"
+addvar        EQUS "addval"
+copybytetovar EQUS "readmem"
+copyvartobyte EQUS "writemem"
+checkcode     EQUS "readvar"
+writevarcode  EQUS "writevar"
+writecode     EQUS "loadvar"
+
+MEM_BUFFER_0 EQUS "STRING_BUFFER_3"
+MEM_BUFFER_1 EQUS "STRING_BUFFER_4"
+MEM_BUFFER_2 EQUS "STRING_BUFFER_5"
+
+vartomem      EQUS "getnum"
+mapnametotext EQUS "getcurlandmarkname"
+readcoins     EQUS "getcoins"
+
+pokenamemem: MACRO
+	getmonname \2, \1
+ENDM
+
+itemtotext: MACRO
+	getitemname \2, \1
+ENDM
+
+landmarktotext: MACRO
+	getlandmarkname \2, \1
+ENDM
+
+trainertotext: MACRO
+	gettrainername \3, \1, \2
+ENDM
+
+trainerclassname: MACRO
+	gettrainerclassname \2, \1
+ENDM
+
+name: MACRO
+	getname \3, \1, \2
+ENDM
+
+stringtotext: MACRO
+	getstring \2, \1
+ENDM
+
+readmoney: MACRO
+	getmoney \2, \1
+ENDM
+
+RAM2MEM           EQUS "getnum"
 loadfont          EQUS "opentext"
 loadmenudata      EQUS "loadmenu"
 loadmenuheader    EQUS "loadmenu"
@@ -40,7 +89,7 @@
 interpretmenu     EQUS "_2dmenu"
 interpretmenu2    EQUS "verticalmenu"
 battlecheck       EQUS "randomwildmon"
-loadtrainerdata   EQUS "loadmemtrainer"
+loadtrainerdata   EQUS "loadtemptrainer"
 loadpokedata      EQUS "loadwildmon"
 returnafterbattle EQUS "reloadmapafterbattle"
 trainerstatus     EQUS "trainerflagaction"
@@ -54,6 +103,7 @@
 givepokeitem      EQUS "givepokemail"
 checkpokeitem     EQUS "checkpokemail"
 passtoengine      EQUS "autoinput"
+verbosegiveitem2  EQUS "verbosegiveitemvar"
 
 ; macros/scripts/maps.asm
 
--- a/macros/scripts/events.asm
+++ b/macros/scripts/events.asm
@@ -131,15 +131,15 @@
 	db \1 ; scene_id
 ENDM
 
-	enum writebyte_command ; $15
-writebyte: MACRO
-	db writebyte_command
+	enum setval_command ; $15
+setval: MACRO
+	db setval_command
 	db \1 ; value
 ENDM
 
-	enum addvar_command ; $16
-addvar: MACRO
-	db addvar_command
+	enum addval_command ; $16
+addval: MACRO
+	db addval_command
 	db \1 ; value
 ENDM
 
@@ -154,42 +154,47 @@
 	db checkver_command
 ENDM
 
-	enum copybytetovar_command ; $19
-copybytetovar: MACRO
-	db copybytetovar_command
+	enum readmem_command ; $19
+readmem: MACRO
+	db readmem_command
 	dw \1 ; address
 ENDM
 
-	enum copyvartobyte_command ; $1a
-copyvartobyte: MACRO
-	db copyvartobyte_command
+	enum writemem_command ; $1a
+writemem: MACRO
+	db writemem_command
 	dw \1 ; address
 ENDM
 
-	enum loadvar_command ; $1b
-loadvar: MACRO
-	db loadvar_command
+	enum loadmem_command ; $1b
+loadmem: MACRO
+	db loadmem_command
 	dw \1 ; address
 	db \2 ; value
 ENDM
 
-	enum checkcode_command ; $1c
-checkcode: MACRO
-	db checkcode_command
+	enum readvar_command ; $1c
+readvar: MACRO
+	db readvar_command
 	db \1 ; variable_id
 ENDM
 
-	enum writevarcode_command ; $1d
-writevarcode: MACRO
-	db writevarcode_command
+	enum writevar_command ; $1d
+writevar: MACRO
+	db writevar_command
 	db \1 ; variable_id
 ENDM
 
-	enum writecode_command ; $1e
-writecode: MACRO
-	db writecode_command
+	enum loadvar_command ; $1e
+loadvar: MACRO
+if STRIN("\1", "VAR_") != 1
+; LEGACY: Support for the old name of "loadmem"
+	loadmem \1, \2
+else
+	db loadvar_command
 	db \1 ; variable_id
 	db \2 ; value
+endc
 ENDM
 
 	enum giveitem_command ; $1f
@@ -400,58 +405,58 @@
 	db \3 ; y
 ENDM
 
-	enum readmoney_command ; $3d
-readmoney: MACRO
-	db readmoney_command
-	db \1 ; account
-	db \2 ; memory
+	enum getmoney_command ; $3d
+getmoney: MACRO
+	db getmoney_command
+	db \2 ; account
+	db \1 ; string_buffer
 ENDM
 
-	enum readcoins_command ; $3e
-readcoins: MACRO
-	db readcoins_command
-	db \1 ; memory
+	enum getcoins_command ; $3e
+getcoins: MACRO
+	db getcoins_command
+	db \1 ; string_buffer
 ENDM
 
-	enum vartomem_command ; $3f
-vartomem: MACRO
-	db vartomem_command
-	db \1 ; memory
+	enum getnum_command ; $3f
+getnum: MACRO
+	db getnum_command
+	db \1 ; string_buffer
 ENDM
 
-	enum pokenamemem_command ; $40
-pokenamemem: MACRO
-	db pokenamemem_command
-	db \1 ; pokemon
-	db \2 ; memory
+	enum getmonname_command ; $40
+getmonname: MACRO
+	db getmonname_command
+	db \2 ; pokemon
+	db \1 ; string_buffer
 ENDM
 
-	enum itemtotext_command ; $41
-itemtotext: MACRO
-	db itemtotext_command
-	db \1 ; item
-	db \2 ; memory
+	enum getitemname_command ; $41
+getitemname: MACRO
+	db getitemname_command
+	db \2 ; item
+	db \1 ; string_buffer
 ENDM
 
-	enum mapnametotext_command ; $42
-mapnametotext: MACRO
-	db mapnametotext_command
-	db \1 ; memory
+	enum getcurlandmarkname_command ; $42
+getcurlandmarkname: MACRO
+	db getcurlandmarkname_command
+	db \1 ; string_buffer
 ENDM
 
-	enum trainertotext_command ; $43
-trainertotext: MACRO
-	db trainertotext_command
-	db \1 ; trainer_id
+	enum gettrainername_command ; $43
+gettrainername: MACRO
+	db gettrainername_command
 	db \2 ; trainer_group
-	db \3 ; memory
+	db \3 ; trainer_id
+	db \1 ; string_buffer
 ENDM
 
-	enum stringtotext_command ; $44
-stringtotext: MACRO
-	db stringtotext_command
-	dw \1 ; text_pointer
-	db \2 ; memory
+	enum getstring_command ; $44
+getstring: MACRO
+	db getstring_command
+	dw \2 ; text_pointer
+	db \1 ; string_buffer
 ENDM
 
 	enum itemnotify_command ; $45
@@ -586,9 +591,9 @@
 	db randomwildmon_command
 ENDM
 
-	enum loadmemtrainer_command ; $5c
-loadmemtrainer: MACRO
-	db loadmemtrainer_command
+	enum loadtemptrainer_command ; $5c
+loadtemptrainer: MACRO
+	db loadtemptrainer_command
 ENDM
 
 	enum loadwildmon_command ; $5d
@@ -624,7 +629,7 @@
 	enum trainertext_command ; $62
 trainertext: MACRO
 	db trainertext_command
-	db \1 ; which_text
+	db \1 ; text_id
 ENDM
 
 	enum trainerflagaction_command ; $63
@@ -668,9 +673,9 @@
 	dw \2 ; data
 ENDM
 
-	enum applymovement2_command ; $6a
-applymovement2: MACRO
-	db applymovement2_command
+	enum applymovementlasttalked_command ; $6a
+applymovementlasttalked: MACRO
+	db applymovementlasttalked_command
 	dw \1 ; data
 ENDM
 
@@ -765,11 +770,10 @@
 	db \1 ; param
 ENDM
 
-	enum changemap_command ; $79
-changemap: MACRO
-	db changemap_command
-	db \1 ; map_bank
-	dw \2 ; map_data_pointer
+	enum changemapblocks_command ; $79
+changemapblocks: MACRO
+	db changemapblocks_command
+	dba \1 ; map_data_pointer
 ENDM
 
 	enum changeblock_command ; $7a
@@ -989,9 +993,9 @@
 endc
 ENDM
 
-	enum verbosegiveitem2_command ; $9f
-verbosegiveitem2: MACRO
-	db verbosegiveitem2_command
+	enum verbosegiveitemvar_command ; $9f
+verbosegiveitemvar: MACRO
+	db verbosegiveitemvar_command
 	db \1 ; item
 	db \2 ; var
 ENDM
@@ -1025,29 +1029,29 @@
 	enum battletowertext_command ; $a4
 battletowertext: MACRO
 	db battletowertext_command
-	db \1 ; memory
+	db \1 ; bttext_id
 ENDM
 
-	enum landmarktotext_command ; $a5
-landmarktotext: MACRO
-	db landmarktotext_command
-	db \1 ; id
-	db \2 ; memory
+	enum getlandmarkname_command ; $a5
+getlandmarkname: MACRO
+	db getlandmarkname_command
+	db \2 ; landmark_id
+	db \1 ; string_buffer
 ENDM
 
-	enum trainerclassname_command ; $a6
-trainerclassname: MACRO
-	db trainerclassname_command
-	db \1 ; id
-	db \2 ; memory
+	enum gettrainerclassname_command ; $a6
+gettrainerclassname: MACRO
+	db gettrainerclassname_command
+	db \2 ; trainer_group
+	db \1 ; string_buffer
 ENDM
 
-	enum name_command ; $a7
-name: MACRO
-	db name_command
-	db \1 ; type
-	db \2 ; id
-	db \3 ; memory
+	enum getname_command ; $a7
+getname: MACRO
+	db getname_command
+	db \2 ; type
+	db \3 ; id
+	db \1 ; memory
 ENDM
 
 	enum wait_command ; $a8
--- a/maps/AzaleaGym.asm
+++ b/maps/AzaleaGym.asm
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@
 	playsound SFX_GET_BADGE
 	waitsfx
 	setflag ENGINE_HIVEBADGE
-	checkcode VAR_BADGES
+	readvar VAR_BADGES
 	scall AzaleaGymActivateRockets
 .FightDone:
 	checkevent EVENT_GOT_TM49_FURY_CUTTER
@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@
 	iftrue .Beaten
 	jumpstd gymstatue1
 .Beaten:
-	trainertotext BUGSY, BUGSY1, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_4, BUGSY, BUGSY1
 	jumpstd gymstatue2
 
 BugsyText_INeverLose:
--- a/maps/BattleTower1F.asm
+++ b/maps/BattleTower1F.asm
@@ -13,10 +13,10 @@
 	db 0 ; callbacks
 
 .Scene0:
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_CHECKSAVEFILEISYOURS
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_CHECKSAVEFILEISYOURS
 	special BattleTowerAction
 	iffalse .SkipEverything
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_GET_CHALLENGE_STATE ; copybytetovar sBattleTowerChallengeState
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_GET_CHALLENGE_STATE ; readmem sBattleTowerChallengeState
 	special BattleTowerAction
 	ifequal $0, .SkipEverything
 	ifequal $2, .priorityjump1
@@ -31,9 +31,9 @@
 
 .priorityjump1
 	priorityjump BattleTower_LeftWithoutSaving
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_CHALLENGECANCELED
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_CHALLENGECANCELED
 	special BattleTowerAction
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_06
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_06
 	special BattleTowerAction
 .SkipEverything:
 	setscene SCENE_FINISHED
@@ -52,13 +52,13 @@
 	end
 
 BattleTower1FReceptionistScript:
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_GET_CHALLENGE_STATE ; copybytetovar sBattleTowerChallengeState
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_GET_CHALLENGE_STATE ; readmem sBattleTowerChallengeState
 	special BattleTowerAction
 	ifequal $3, Script_BeatenAllTrainers2 ; maps/BattleTowerBattleRoom.asm
 	opentext
 	writetext Text_BattleTowerWelcomesYou
 	buttonsound
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_CHECK_EXPLANATION_READ ; if new save file: bit 1, [sBattleTowerSaveFileFlags]
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_CHECK_EXPLANATION_READ ; if new save file: bit 1, [sBattleTowerSaveFileFlags]
 	special BattleTowerAction
 	ifnotequal $0, Script_Menu_ChallengeExplanationCancel
 	jump Script_BattleTowerIntroductionYesNo
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@
 
 Script_Menu_ChallengeExplanationCancel:
 	writetext Text_WantToGoIntoABattleRoom
-	writebyte TRUE
+	setval TRUE
 	special Menu_ChallengeExplanationCancel
 	ifequal 1, Script_ChooseChallenge
 	ifequal 2, Script_BattleTowerExplanation
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@
 	jump Script_BattleTowerHopeToServeYouAgain
 
 Script_ChooseChallenge:
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_RESETDATA ; ResetBattleTowerTrainerSRAM
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_RESETDATA ; ResetBattleTowerTrainerSRAM
 	special BattleTowerAction
 	special CheckForBattleTowerRules
 	ifnotequal FALSE, Script_WaitButton
@@ -83,23 +83,23 @@
 	special TryQuickSave
 	iffalse Script_Menu_ChallengeExplanationCancel
 	setscene SCENE_FINISHED
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_SET_EXPLANATION_READ ; set 1, [sBattleTowerSaveFileFlags]
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_SET_EXPLANATION_READ ; set 1, [sBattleTowerSaveFileFlags]
 	special BattleTowerAction
 	special BattleTowerRoomMenu
 	ifequal $a, Script_Menu_ChallengeExplanationCancel
 	ifnotequal $0, Script_MobileError
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_11
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_11
 	special BattleTowerAction
 	writetext Text_RightThisWayToYourBattleRoom
 	waitbutton
 	closetext
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_CHOOSEREWARD
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_CHOOSEREWARD
 	special BattleTowerAction
 	jump Script_WalkToBattleTowerElevator
 
 Script_ResumeBattleTowerChallenge:
 	closetext
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_LOADLEVELGROUP ; load choice of level group
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_LOADLEVELGROUP ; load choice of level group
 	special BattleTowerAction
 Script_WalkToBattleTowerElevator:
 	musicfadeout MUSIC_NONE, 8
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@
 	setmapscene BATTLE_TOWER_HALLWAY, SCENE_DEFAULT
 	follow BATTLETOWER1F_RECEPTIONIST, PLAYER
 	applymovement BATTLETOWER1F_RECEPTIONIST, MovementData_BattleTower1FWalkToElevator
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_0A
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_0A
 	special BattleTowerAction
 	warpsound
 	disappear BATTLETOWER1F_RECEPTIONIST
@@ -118,15 +118,15 @@
 	end
 
 Script_GivePlayerHisPrize:
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_1C
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_1C
 	special BattleTowerAction
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_GIVEREWARD
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_GIVEREWARD
 	special BattleTowerAction
 	ifequal POTION, Script_YourPackIsStuffedFull
-	itemtotext USE_SCRIPT_VAR, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	getitemname STRING_BUFFER_4, USE_SCRIPT_VAR
 	giveitem ITEM_FROM_MEM, 5
 	writetext Text_PlayerGotFive
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_1D
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_1D
 	special BattleTowerAction
 	closetext
 	end
@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@
 Script_BattleTowerExplanation:
 	writetext Text_BattleTowerIntroduction_2
 Script_BattleTowerSkipExplanation:
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_SET_EXPLANATION_READ
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_SET_EXPLANATION_READ
 	special BattleTowerAction
 	jump Script_Menu_ChallengeExplanationCancel
 
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@
 	iffalse Script_Menu_ChallengeExplanationCancel
 	special TryQuickSave
 	iffalse Script_Menu_ChallengeExplanationCancel
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_SET_EXPLANATION_READ
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_SET_EXPLANATION_READ
 	special BattleTowerAction
 	special Function1700ba
 	ifequal $a, Script_Menu_ChallengeExplanationCancel
@@ -184,15 +184,15 @@
 	end
 
 UnreferencedScript_0x9e4ea:
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_LEVEL_CHECK
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_LEVEL_CHECK
 	special BattleTowerAction
 	ifnotequal $0, Script_AMonLevelExceeds
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_UBERS_CHECK
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_UBERS_CHECK
 	special BattleTowerAction
 	ifnotequal $0, Script_MayNotEnterABattleRoomUnderL70
 	special CheckForBattleTowerRules
 	ifnotequal FALSE, Script_WaitButton
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_05
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_05
 	special BattleTowerAction
 	ifequal $0, .zero
 	writetext Text_CantBeRegistered_PreviousRecordDeleted
@@ -210,9 +210,9 @@
 	special TryQuickSave
 	iffalse Script_Menu_ChallengeExplanationCancel
 	setscene SCENE_FINISHED
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_06
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_06
 	special BattleTowerAction
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_12
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_12
 	special BattleTowerAction
 	writetext Text_RightThisWayToYourBattleRoom
 	waitbutton
--- a/maps/BattleTowerBattleRoom.asm
+++ b/maps/BattleTowerBattleRoom.asm
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
 	applymovement PLAYER, MovementData_BattleTowerBattleRoomPlayerWalksIn
 ; beat all 7 opponents in a row
 Script_BattleRoomLoop:
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERBATTLEROOM_YOUNGSTER
+	setval BATTLETOWERBATTLEROOM_YOUNGSTER
 	special LoadOpponentTrainerAndPokemonWithOTSprite
 	appear BATTLETOWERBATTLEROOM_YOUNGSTER
 	warpsound
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
 	special FadeOutPalettes
 	reloadmap
 	ifnotequal $0, Script_FailedBattleTowerChallenge
-	copybytetovar wNrOfBeatenBattleTowerTrainers
+	readmem wNrOfBeatenBattleTowerTrainers
 	ifequal BATTLETOWER_STREAK_LENGTH, Script_BeatenAllTrainers
 	applymovement BATTLETOWERBATTLEROOM_YOUNGSTER, MovementData_BattleTowerBattleRoomOpponentWalksOut
 	warpsound
@@ -65,11 +65,11 @@
 	writetext Text_SaveAndEndTheSession
 	yesorno
 	iffalse Script_DontSaveAndEndTheSession
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_SAVELEVELGROUP ; save level group
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_SAVELEVELGROUP ; save level group
 	special BattleTowerAction
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_SAVEOPTIONS ; choose reward
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_SAVEOPTIONS ; choose reward
 	special BattleTowerAction
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_SAVE_AND_QUIT ; quicksave
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_SAVE_AND_QUIT ; quicksave
 	special BattleTowerAction
 	playsound SFX_SAVE
 	waitsfx
@@ -79,9 +79,9 @@
 	writetext Text_CancelYourBattleRoomChallenge
 	yesorno
 	iffalse Script_ContinueAndBattleNextOpponent
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_CHALLENGECANCELED
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_CHALLENGECANCELED
 	special BattleTowerAction
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_06
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_06
 	special BattleTowerAction
 	closetext
 	special FadeOutPalettes
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@
 	pause 60
 	special BattleTowerFade
 	warpfacing UP, BATTLE_TOWER_1F, 7, 7
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_CHALLENGECANCELED
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_CHALLENGECANCELED
 	special BattleTowerAction
 	opentext
 	writetext Text_ThanksForVisiting
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@
 	jump Script_GivePlayerHisPrize
 
 UnreferencedScript_0x9f4eb:
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_CHALLENGECANCELED
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_CHALLENGECANCELED
 	special BattleTowerAction
 	opentext
 	writetext Text_TooMuchTimeElapsedNoRegister
@@ -120,9 +120,9 @@
 	end
 
 UnreferencedScript_0x9f4f7:
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_CHALLENGECANCELED
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_CHALLENGECANCELED
 	special BattleTowerAction
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_06
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_06
 	special BattleTowerAction
 	opentext
 	writetext Text_ThanksForVisiting
--- a/maps/BattleTowerElevator.asm
+++ b/maps/BattleTowerElevator.asm
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 	follow BATTLETOWERELEVATOR_RECEPTIONIST, PLAYER
 	applymovement BATTLETOWERELEVATOR_RECEPTIONIST, MovementData_BattleTowerElevatorReceptionistWalksIn
 	applymovement PLAYER, MovementData_BattleTowerElevatorPlayerWalksIn
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_0A
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_0A
 	special BattleTowerAction
 	playsound SFX_ELEVATOR
 	earthquake 60
--- a/maps/BillsFamilysHouse.asm
+++ b/maps/BillsFamilysHouse.asm
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
 	writetext BillImCountingOnYouText
 	buttonsound
 	waitsfx
-	checkcode VAR_PARTYCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_PARTYCOUNT
 	ifequal PARTY_LENGTH, .NoRoom
 	writetext ReceivedEeveeText
 	playsound SFX_CAUGHT_MON
--- a/maps/BlackthornCity.asm
+++ b/maps/BlackthornCity.asm
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
 	return
 
 .Santos:
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal SATURDAY, .SantosAppears
 	disappear BLACKTHORNCITY_SANTOS
 	return
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@
 	opentext
 	checkevent EVENT_GOT_SPELL_TAG_FROM_SANTOS
 	iftrue .Saturday
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal SATURDAY, .NotSaturday
 	checkevent EVENT_MET_SANTOS_OF_SATURDAY
 	iftrue .MetSantos
--- a/maps/BlackthornGym1F.asm
+++ b/maps/BlackthornGym1F.asm
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@
 	buttonsound
 	giveitem TM_DRAGONBREATH
 	iffalse .BagFull
-	itemtotext TM_DRAGONBREATH, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getitemname STRING_BUFFER_3, TM_DRAGONBREATH
 	writetext BlackthornGymText_ReceivedTM24
 	playsound SFX_ITEM
 	waitsfx
@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@
 	iftrue .Beaten
 	jumpstd gymstatue1
 .Beaten:
-	trainertotext CLAIR, CLAIR1, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_4, CLAIR, CLAIR1
 	jumpstd gymstatue2
 
 ClairIntroText:
--- a/maps/BluesHouse.asm
+++ b/maps/BluesHouse.asm
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 DaisyScript:
 	faceplayer
 	opentext
-	checkcode VAR_HOUR
+	readvar VAR_HOUR
 	ifequal 15, .ThreePM
 	writetext DaisyHelloText
 	waitbutton
--- a/maps/BurnedTowerB1F.asm
+++ b/maps/BurnedTowerB1F.asm
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@
 	writetext BurnedTowerB1FEusineText
 	waitbutton
 	closetext
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal UP, .Movement2
 	applymovement BURNEDTOWERB1F_EUSINE, BurnedTowerB1FEusineMovement1
 	jump .Finish
--- a/maps/CeladonCafe.asm
+++ b/maps/CeladonCafe.asm
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@
 	giveitem LEFTOVERS
 	iffalse .PackFull
 	opentext
-	itemtotext LEFTOVERS, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getitemname STRING_BUFFER_3, LEFTOVERS
 	writetext FoundLeftoversText
 	playsound SFX_ITEM
 	waitsfx
@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@
 
 .PackFull:
 	opentext
-	itemtotext LEFTOVERS, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getitemname STRING_BUFFER_3, LEFTOVERS
 	writetext FoundLeftoversText
 	buttonsound
 	writetext NoRoomForLeftoversText
--- a/maps/CeladonDeptStore6F.asm
+++ b/maps/CeladonDeptStore6F.asm
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@
 	giveitem FRESH_WATER
 	iffalse .NotEnoughSpace
 	takemoney YOUR_MONEY, CELADONDEPTSTORE6F_FRESH_WATER_PRICE
-	itemtotext FRESH_WATER, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getitemname STRING_BUFFER_3, FRESH_WATER
 	jump .VendItem
 
 .SodaPop:
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@
 	giveitem SODA_POP
 	iffalse .NotEnoughSpace
 	takemoney YOUR_MONEY, CELADONDEPTSTORE6F_SODA_POP_PRICE
-	itemtotext SODA_POP, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getitemname STRING_BUFFER_3, SODA_POP
 	jump .VendItem
 
 .Lemonade:
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@
 	giveitem LEMONADE
 	iffalse .NotEnoughSpace
 	takemoney YOUR_MONEY, CELADONDEPTSTORE6F_LEMONADE_PRICE
-	itemtotext LEMONADE, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getitemname STRING_BUFFER_3, LEMONADE
 	jump .VendItem
 
 .VendItem:
--- a/maps/CeladonGameCorner.asm
+++ b/maps/CeladonGameCorner.asm
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@
 	iffalse .NoCoinCase
 	checkcoins MAX_COINS - 1
 	ifequal HAVE_MORE, .FullCoinCase
-	stringtotext .coinname, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	getstring STRING_BUFFER_4, .coinname
 	scall .GiveCoins
 	givecoins 18
 	setevent EVENT_GOT_COINS_FROM_GAMBLER_AT_CELADON
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@
 	random 6
 	ifequal 0, CeladonGameCornerSlotMachineScript
 	refreshscreen
-	writebyte FALSE
+	setval FALSE
 	special SlotMachine
 	closetext
 	end
@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@
 
 CeladonGameCornerSlotMachineScript:
 	refreshscreen
-	writebyte TRUE
+	setval TRUE
 	special SlotMachine
 	closetext
 	end
--- a/maps/CeladonGameCornerPrizeRoom.asm
+++ b/maps/CeladonGameCornerPrizeRoom.asm
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@
 .DoubleTeam:
 	checkcoins CELADONGAMECORNERPRIZEROOM_TM32_COINS
 	ifequal HAVE_LESS, CeladonPrizeRoom_notenoughcoins
-	itemtotext TM_DOUBLE_TEAM, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getitemname STRING_BUFFER_3, TM_DOUBLE_TEAM
 	scall CeladonPrizeRoom_askbuy
 	iffalse CeladonPrizeRoom_CancelPurchaseScript
 	giveitem TM_DOUBLE_TEAM
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@
 .Psychic:
 	checkcoins CELADONGAMECORNERPRIZEROOM_TM29_COINS
 	ifequal HAVE_LESS, CeladonPrizeRoom_notenoughcoins
-	itemtotext TM_PSYCHIC_M, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getitemname STRING_BUFFER_3, TM_PSYCHIC_M
 	scall CeladonPrizeRoom_askbuy
 	iffalse CeladonPrizeRoom_CancelPurchaseScript
 	giveitem TM_PSYCHIC_M
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@
 .HyperBeam:
 	checkcoins CELADONGAMECORNERPRIZEROOM_TM15_COINS
 	ifequal HAVE_LESS, CeladonPrizeRoom_notenoughcoins
-	itemtotext TM_HYPER_BEAM, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getitemname STRING_BUFFER_3, TM_HYPER_BEAM
 	scall CeladonPrizeRoom_askbuy
 	iffalse CeladonPrizeRoom_CancelPurchaseScript
 	giveitem TM_HYPER_BEAM
@@ -142,9 +142,9 @@
 .Pikachu:
 	checkcoins CELADONGAMECORNERPRIZEROOM_PIKACHU_COINS
 	ifequal HAVE_LESS, CeladonPrizeRoom_notenoughcoins
-	checkcode VAR_PARTYCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_PARTYCOUNT
 	ifequal PARTY_LENGTH, CeladonPrizeRoom_notenoughroom
-	pokenamemem PIKACHU, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getmonname STRING_BUFFER_3, PIKACHU
 	scall CeladonPrizeRoom_askbuy
 	iffalse CeladonPrizeRoom_CancelPurchaseScript
 	waitsfx
@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@
 	playsound SFX_TRANSACTION
 	writetext CeladonPrizeRoom_HereYouGoText
 	waitbutton
-	writebyte PIKACHU
+	setval PIKACHU
 	special GameCornerPrizeMonCheckDex
 	givepoke PIKACHU, 25
 	takecoins CELADONGAMECORNERPRIZEROOM_PIKACHU_COINS
@@ -160,9 +160,9 @@
 .Porygon:
 	checkcoins CELADONGAMECORNERPRIZEROOM_PORYGON_COINS
 	ifequal HAVE_LESS, CeladonPrizeRoom_notenoughcoins
-	checkcode VAR_PARTYCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_PARTYCOUNT
 	ifequal PARTY_LENGTH, CeladonPrizeRoom_notenoughroom
-	pokenamemem PORYGON, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getmonname STRING_BUFFER_3, PORYGON
 	scall CeladonPrizeRoom_askbuy
 	iffalse CeladonPrizeRoom_CancelPurchaseScript
 	waitsfx
@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@
 	playsound SFX_TRANSACTION
 	writetext CeladonPrizeRoom_HereYouGoText
 	waitbutton
-	writebyte PORYGON
+	setval PORYGON
 	special GameCornerPrizeMonCheckDex
 	givepoke PORYGON, 15
 	takecoins CELADONGAMECORNERPRIZEROOM_PORYGON_COINS
@@ -178,9 +178,9 @@
 .Larvitar:
 	checkcoins CELADONGAMECORNERPRIZEROOM_LARVITAR_COINS
 	ifequal HAVE_LESS, CeladonPrizeRoom_notenoughcoins
-	checkcode VAR_PARTYCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_PARTYCOUNT
 	ifequal PARTY_LENGTH, CeladonPrizeRoom_notenoughroom
-	pokenamemem LARVITAR, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getmonname STRING_BUFFER_3, LARVITAR
 	scall CeladonPrizeRoom_askbuy
 	iffalse CeladonPrizeRoom_CancelPurchaseScript
 	waitsfx
@@ -187,7 +187,7 @@
 	playsound SFX_TRANSACTION
 	writetext CeladonPrizeRoom_HereYouGoText
 	waitbutton
-	writebyte LARVITAR
+	setval LARVITAR
 	special GameCornerPrizeMonCheckDex
 	givepoke LARVITAR, 40
 	takecoins CELADONGAMECORNERPRIZEROOM_LARVITAR_COINS
--- a/maps/CeladonGym.asm
+++ b/maps/CeladonGym.asm
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@
 	iftrue .Beaten
 	jumpstd gymstatue1
 .Beaten:
-	trainertotext ERIKA, ERIKA1, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_4, ERIKA, ERIKA1
 	jumpstd gymstatue2
 
 ErikaBeforeBattleText:
--- a/maps/CeladonMansion3F.asm
+++ b/maps/CeladonMansion3F.asm
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 	faceplayer
 	opentext
 	writetext GameFreakGameDesignerText
-	checkcode VAR_DEXCAUGHT
+	readvar VAR_DEXCAUGHT
 	ifgreater NUM_POKEMON - 2 - 1, .CompletedPokedex ; ignore Mew and Celebi
 	waitbutton
 	closetext
--- a/maps/CeladonPokecenter1F.asm
+++ b/maps/CeladonPokecenter1F.asm
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
 	opentext
 	writetext CeladonEusineText1
 	buttonsound
-	writebyte SUICUNE
+	setval SUICUNE
 	special MonCheck
 	iffalse .NoSuicune
 	special BeastsCheck
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@
 	writetext EusineLeavesCeladonText
 	waitbutton
 	closetext
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal UP, .Location1
 	applymovement CELADONPOKECENTER1F_EUSINE, .Movement1
 	jump .Continue
--- a/maps/CeruleanGym.asm
+++ b/maps/CeruleanGym.asm
@@ -158,7 +158,7 @@
 	iftrue .Beaten
 	jumpstd gymstatue1
 .Beaten:
-	trainertotext MISTY, MISTY1, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_4, MISTY, MISTY1
 	jumpstd gymstatue2
 
 CeruleanGymGruntRunsDownMovement:
--- a/maps/CherrygroveCity.asm
+++ b/maps/CherrygroveCity.asm
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@
 	opentext
 	writetext GuideGentGiftText
 	buttonsound
-	stringtotext .mapcardname, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	getstring STRING_BUFFER_4, .mapcardname
 	scall .JumpstdReceiveItem
 	setflag ENGINE_MAP_CARD
 	writetext GotMapCardText
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@
 	winlosstext SilverCherrygroveWinText, SilverCherrygroveLossText
 	setlasttalked CHERRYGROVECITY_SILVER
 	loadtrainer RIVAL1, RIVAL1_1_TOTODILE
-	writecode VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_CANLOSE
+	loadvar VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_CANLOSE
 	startbattle
 	dontrestartmapmusic
 	reloadmap
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@
 	winlosstext SilverCherrygroveWinText, SilverCherrygroveLossText
 	setlasttalked CHERRYGROVECITY_SILVER
 	loadtrainer RIVAL1, RIVAL1_1_CHIKORITA
-	writecode VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_CANLOSE
+	loadvar VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_CANLOSE
 	startbattle
 	dontrestartmapmusic
 	reloadmap
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@
 	winlosstext SilverCherrygroveWinText, SilverCherrygroveLossText
 	setlasttalked CHERRYGROVECITY_SILVER
 	loadtrainer RIVAL1, RIVAL1_1_CYNDAQUIL
-	writecode VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_CANLOSE
+	loadvar VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_CANLOSE
 	startbattle
 	dontrestartmapmusic
 	reloadmap
--- a/maps/CianwoodGym.asm
+++ b/maps/CianwoodGym.asm
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@
 	playsound SFX_GET_BADGE
 	waitsfx
 	setflag ENGINE_STORMBADGE
-	checkcode VAR_BADGES
+	readvar VAR_BADGES
 	scall CianwoodGymActivateRockets
 .FightDone:
 	checkevent EVENT_GOT_TM01_DYNAMICPUNCH
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@
 	iftrue .Beaten
 	jumpstd gymstatue1
 .Beaten:
-	trainertotext CHUCK, CHUCK1, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_4, CHUCK, CHUCK1
 	jumpstd gymstatue2
 
 CianwoodGymMovement_ChuckChucksBoulder:
--- a/maps/DayCare.asm
+++ b/maps/DayCare.asm
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
 	writetext DayCareManText_GiveOddEgg
 	buttonsound
 	closetext
-	checkcode VAR_PARTYCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_PARTYCOUNT
 	ifequal PARTY_LENGTH, .PartyFull
 	special GiveOddEgg
 	opentext
--- a/maps/DragonShrine.asm
+++ b/maps/DragonShrine.asm
@@ -208,7 +208,7 @@
 .GiveDratini:
 	writetext DragonShrineTakeThisDratiniText
 	waitbutton
-	checkcode VAR_PARTYCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_PARTYCOUNT
 	ifequal PARTY_LENGTH, .PartyFull
 	writetext DragonShrinePlayerReceivedDratiniText
 	playsound SFX_CAUGHT_MON
--- a/maps/DragonsDenB1F.asm
+++ b/maps/DragonsDenB1F.asm
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@
 	return
 
 .CheckDay:
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal TUESDAY, .AppearSilver
 	ifequal THURSDAY, .AppearSilver
 	disappear DRAGONSDENB1F_SILVER
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@
 	buttonsound
 	giveitem TM_DRAGONBREATH
 	iffalse .BagFull
-	itemtotext TM_DRAGONBREATH, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getitemname STRING_BUFFER_3, TM_DRAGONBREATH
 	writetext NotifyReceiveDragonbreath
 	playsound SFX_ITEM
 	waitsfx
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@
 	iffalse .BagFull
 	disappear DRAGONSDENB1F_POKE_BALL1
 	opentext
-	itemtotext DRAGON_FANG, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getitemname STRING_BUFFER_3, DRAGON_FANG
 	writetext Text_FoundDragonFang
 	playsound SFX_ITEM
 	waitsfx
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@
 
 .BagFull:
 	opentext
-	itemtotext DRAGON_FANG, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getitemname STRING_BUFFER_3, DRAGON_FANG
 	writetext Text_FoundDragonFang
 	buttonsound
 	writetext Text_NoRoomForDragonFang
--- a/maps/EcruteakGym.asm
+++ b/maps/EcruteakGym.asm
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@
 	playsound SFX_GET_BADGE
 	waitsfx
 	setflag ENGINE_FOGBADGE
-	checkcode VAR_BADGES
+	readvar VAR_BADGES
 	scall EcruteakGymActivateRockets
 	setmapscene ECRUTEAK_TIN_TOWER_ENTRANCE, SCENE_FINISHED
 	setevent EVENT_RANG_CLEAR_BELL_1
@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@
 	iftrue .Beaten
 	jumpstd gymstatue1
 .Beaten:
-	trainertotext MORTY, MORTY1, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_4, MORTY, MORTY1
 	jumpstd gymstatue2
 
 EcruteakGymPlayerStepUpMovement:
--- a/maps/ElmsLab.asm
+++ b/maps/ElmsLab.asm
@@ -105,10 +105,10 @@
 	iftrue ElmGiveEverstoneScript
 	checkevent EVENT_TOLD_ELM_ABOUT_TOGEPI_OVER_THE_PHONE
 	iffalse ElmCheckTogepiEgg
-	writebyte TOGEPI
+	setval TOGEPI
 	special FindPartyMonThatSpeciesYourTrainerID
 	iftrue ShowElmTogepiScript
-	writebyte TOGETIC
+	setval TOGETIC
 	special FindPartyMonThatSpeciesYourTrainerID
 	iftrue ShowElmTogepiScript
 	writetext ElmThoughtEggHatchedText
@@ -117,10 +117,10 @@
 	end
 
 ElmEggHatchedScript:
-	writebyte TOGEPI
+	setval TOGEPI
 	special FindPartyMonThatSpeciesYourTrainerID
 	iftrue ShowElmTogepiScript
-	writebyte TOGETIC
+	setval TOGETIC
 	special FindPartyMonThatSpeciesYourTrainerID
 	iftrue ShowElmTogepiScript
 	jump ElmCheckGotEggAgain
@@ -173,7 +173,7 @@
 	writetext ChoseStarterText
 	buttonsound
 	waitsfx
-	pokenamemem CYNDAQUIL, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getmonname STRING_BUFFER_3, CYNDAQUIL
 	writetext ReceivedStarterText
 	playsound SFX_CAUGHT_MON
 	waitsfx
@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@
 	buttonsound
 	givepoke CYNDAQUIL, 5, BERRY
 	closetext
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal RIGHT, ElmDirectionsScript
 	applymovement PLAYER, AfterCyndaquilMovement
 	jump ElmDirectionsScript
@@ -203,7 +203,7 @@
 	writetext ChoseStarterText
 	buttonsound
 	waitsfx
-	pokenamemem TOTODILE, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getmonname STRING_BUFFER_3, TOTODILE
 	writetext ReceivedStarterText
 	playsound SFX_CAUGHT_MON
 	waitsfx
@@ -231,7 +231,7 @@
 	writetext ChoseStarterText
 	buttonsound
 	waitsfx
-	pokenamemem CHIKORITA, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getmonname STRING_BUFFER_3, CHIKORITA
 	writetext ReceivedStarterText
 	playsound SFX_CAUGHT_MON
 	waitsfx
@@ -309,7 +309,7 @@
 	special StubbedTrainerRankings_Healings
 	special HealParty
 	playmusic MUSIC_NONE
-	writebyte HEALMACHINE_ELMS_LAB
+	setval HEALMACHINE_ELMS_LAB
 	special HealMachineAnim
 	pause 30
 	special RestartMapMusic
@@ -419,7 +419,7 @@
 
 ElmJumpBackScript1:
 	closetext
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal DOWN, ElmJumpDownScript
 	ifequal UP, ElmJumpUpScript
 	ifequal LEFT, ElmJumpLeftScript
@@ -428,7 +428,7 @@
 
 ElmJumpBackScript2:
 	closetext
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal DOWN, ElmJumpUpScript
 	ifequal UP, ElmJumpDownScript
 	ifequal LEFT, ElmJumpRightScript
@@ -498,7 +498,7 @@
 	opentext
 	writetext AideText_GiveYouBalls
 	buttonsound
-	itemtotext POKE_BALL, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	getitemname STRING_BUFFER_4, POKE_BALL
 	scall AideScript_ReceiveTheBalls
 	giveitem POKE_BALL, 5
 	writetext AideText_ExplainBalls
--- a/maps/FastShip1F.asm
+++ b/maps/FastShip1F.asm
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@
 	end
 
 .LetThePlayerOut:
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal RIGHT, .YouAreFacingRight
 	applymovement FASTSHIP1F_SAILOR1, MovementData_0x7520e
 	applymovement PLAYER, MovementData_0x75235
--- a/maps/FastShipCabins_NNW_NNE_NE.asm
+++ b/maps/FastShipCabins_NNW_NNE_NE.asm
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@
 	closetext
 	setevent EVENT_FAST_SHIP_LAZY_SAILOR
 	setmapscene FAST_SHIP_B1F, SCENE_FINISHED
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal RIGHT, .Movement2
 	applymovement FASTSHIPCABINS_NNW_NNE_NE_SAILOR, FastShipLazySailorLeavesMovement1
 	playsound SFX_EXIT_BUILDING
--- a/maps/FuchsiaGym.asm
+++ b/maps/FuchsiaGym.asm
@@ -214,7 +214,7 @@
 	iftrue .Beaten
 	jumpstd gymstatue1
 .Beaten:
-	trainertotext JANINE, JANINE1, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_4, JANINE, JANINE1
 	jumpstd gymstatue2
 
 Movement_NinjaSpin:
--- a/maps/GoldenrodCity.asm
+++ b/maps/GoldenrodCity.asm
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@
 	iffalse .MoveTutorDone
 	checkitem COIN_CASE
 	iffalse .MoveTutorDisappear
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal WEDNESDAY, .MoveTutorAppear
 	ifequal SATURDAY, .MoveTutorAppear
 .MoveTutorDisappear:
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@
 	jump .Incompatible
 
 .Flamethrower:
-	writebyte MOVETUTOR_FLAMETHROWER
+	setval MOVETUTOR_FLAMETHROWER
 	writetext UnknownText_0x1991cf
 	special MoveTutor
 	ifequal FALSE, .TeachMove
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@
 	jump .Incompatible
 
 .Thunderbolt:
-	writebyte MOVETUTOR_THUNDERBOLT
+	setval MOVETUTOR_THUNDERBOLT
 	writetext UnknownText_0x1991cf
 	special MoveTutor
 	ifequal FALSE, .TeachMove
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@
 	jump .Incompatible
 
 .IceBeam:
-	writebyte MOVETUTOR_ICE_BEAM
+	setval MOVETUTOR_ICE_BEAM
 	writetext UnknownText_0x1991cf
 	special MoveTutor
 	ifequal FALSE, .TeachMove
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@
 	writetext UnknownText_0x19918b
 	waitbutton
 	closetext
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal LEFT, .WalkAroundPlayer
 	applymovement GOLDENRODCITY_MOVETUTOR, MovementData_0x198a5f
 	jump .GoInside
--- a/maps/GoldenrodDeptStore5F.asm
+++ b/maps/GoldenrodDeptStore5F.asm
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 	callback MAPCALLBACK_OBJECTS, .CheckIfSunday
 
 .CheckIfSunday:
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal SUNDAY, .yes
 	disappear GOLDENRODDEPTSTORE5F_RECEPTIONIST
 	return
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@
 GoldenrodDeptStore5FReceptionistScript:
 	faceplayer
 	opentext
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal SUNDAY, .EventIsOver
 	checkflag ENGINE_GOLDENROD_DEPT_STORE_TM27_RETURN
 	iftrue .EventIsOver
--- a/maps/GoldenrodDeptStore6F.asm
+++ b/maps/GoldenrodDeptStore6F.asm
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@
 	giveitem FRESH_WATER
 	iffalse .NotEnoughSpace
 	takemoney YOUR_MONEY, GOLDENRODDEPTSTORE6F_FRESH_WATER_PRICE
-	itemtotext FRESH_WATER, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getitemname STRING_BUFFER_3, FRESH_WATER
 	jump .VendItem
 
 .SodaPop:
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@
 	giveitem SODA_POP
 	iffalse .NotEnoughSpace
 	takemoney YOUR_MONEY, GOLDENRODDEPTSTORE6F_SODA_POP_PRICE
-	itemtotext SODA_POP, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getitemname STRING_BUFFER_3, SODA_POP
 	jump .VendItem
 
 .Lemonade:
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@
 	giveitem LEMONADE
 	iffalse .NotEnoughSpace
 	takemoney YOUR_MONEY, GOLDENRODDEPTSTORE6F_LEMONADE_PRICE
-	itemtotext LEMONADE, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getitemname STRING_BUFFER_3, LEMONADE
 	jump .VendItem
 
 .VendItem:
--- a/maps/GoldenrodGameCorner.asm
+++ b/maps/GoldenrodGameCorner.asm
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@
 	iffalse .finish
 	checkitem COIN_CASE
 	iffalse .move_tutor_inside
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal WEDNESDAY, .move_tutor_outside
 	ifequal SATURDAY, .move_tutor_outside
 .move_tutor_inside
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@
 .Thunder:
 	checkcoins GOLDENRODGAMECORNER_TM25_COINS
 	ifequal HAVE_LESS, GoldenrodGameCornerPrizeVendor_NotEnoughCoinsScript
-	itemtotext TM_THUNDER, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getitemname STRING_BUFFER_3, TM_THUNDER
 	scall GoldenrodGameCornerPrizeVendor_ConfirmPurchaseScript
 	iffalse GoldenrodGameCornerPrizeVendor_CancelPurchaseScript
 	giveitem TM_THUNDER
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@
 .Blizzard:
 	checkcoins GOLDENRODGAMECORNER_TM14_COINS
 	ifequal HAVE_LESS, GoldenrodGameCornerPrizeVendor_NotEnoughCoinsScript
-	itemtotext TM_BLIZZARD, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getitemname STRING_BUFFER_3, TM_BLIZZARD
 	scall GoldenrodGameCornerPrizeVendor_ConfirmPurchaseScript
 	iffalse GoldenrodGameCornerPrizeVendor_CancelPurchaseScript
 	giveitem TM_BLIZZARD
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@
 .FireBlast:
 	checkcoins GOLDENRODGAMECORNER_TM38_COINS
 	ifequal HAVE_LESS, GoldenrodGameCornerPrizeVendor_NotEnoughCoinsScript
-	itemtotext TM_FIRE_BLAST, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getitemname STRING_BUFFER_3, TM_FIRE_BLAST
 	scall GoldenrodGameCornerPrizeVendor_ConfirmPurchaseScript
 	iffalse GoldenrodGameCornerPrizeVendor_CancelPurchaseScript
 	giveitem TM_FIRE_BLAST
@@ -178,9 +178,9 @@
 .Abra:
 	checkcoins GOLDENRODGAMECORNER_ABRA_COINS
 	ifequal HAVE_LESS, GoldenrodGameCornerPrizeVendor_NotEnoughCoinsScript
-	checkcode VAR_PARTYCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_PARTYCOUNT
 	ifequal PARTY_LENGTH, GoldenrodGameCornerPrizeMonVendor_NoRoomForPrizeScript
-	pokenamemem ABRA, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getmonname STRING_BUFFER_3, ABRA
 	scall GoldenrodGameCornerPrizeVendor_ConfirmPurchaseScript
 	iffalse GoldenrodGameCornerPrizeVendor_CancelPurchaseScript
 	waitsfx
@@ -187,7 +187,7 @@
 	playsound SFX_TRANSACTION
 	writetext GoldenrodGameCornerPrizeVendorHereYouGoText
 	waitbutton
-	writebyte ABRA
+	setval ABRA
 	special GameCornerPrizeMonCheckDex
 	givepoke ABRA, 5
 	takecoins GOLDENRODGAMECORNER_ABRA_COINS
@@ -196,9 +196,9 @@
 .Cubone:
 	checkcoins GOLDENRODGAMECORNER_CUBONE_COINS
 	ifequal HAVE_LESS, GoldenrodGameCornerPrizeVendor_NotEnoughCoinsScript
-	checkcode VAR_PARTYCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_PARTYCOUNT
 	ifequal PARTY_LENGTH, GoldenrodGameCornerPrizeMonVendor_NoRoomForPrizeScript
-	pokenamemem CUBONE, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getmonname STRING_BUFFER_3, CUBONE
 	scall GoldenrodGameCornerPrizeVendor_ConfirmPurchaseScript
 	iffalse GoldenrodGameCornerPrizeVendor_CancelPurchaseScript
 	waitsfx
@@ -205,7 +205,7 @@
 	playsound SFX_TRANSACTION
 	writetext GoldenrodGameCornerPrizeVendorHereYouGoText
 	waitbutton
-	writebyte CUBONE
+	setval CUBONE
 	special GameCornerPrizeMonCheckDex
 	givepoke CUBONE, 15
 	takecoins GOLDENRODGAMECORNER_CUBONE_COINS
@@ -214,9 +214,9 @@
 .Wobbuffet:
 	checkcoins GOLDENRODGAMECORNER_WOBBUFFET_COINS
 	ifequal HAVE_LESS, GoldenrodGameCornerPrizeVendor_NotEnoughCoinsScript
-	checkcode VAR_PARTYCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_PARTYCOUNT
 	ifequal PARTY_LENGTH, GoldenrodGameCornerPrizeMonVendor_NoRoomForPrizeScript
-	pokenamemem WOBBUFFET, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getmonname STRING_BUFFER_3, WOBBUFFET
 	scall GoldenrodGameCornerPrizeVendor_ConfirmPurchaseScript
 	iffalse GoldenrodGameCornerPrizeVendor_CancelPurchaseScript
 	waitsfx
@@ -223,7 +223,7 @@
 	playsound SFX_TRANSACTION
 	writetext GoldenrodGameCornerPrizeVendorHereYouGoText
 	waitbutton
-	writebyte WOBBUFFET
+	setval WOBBUFFET
 	special GameCornerPrizeMonCheckDex
 	givepoke WOBBUFFET, 15
 	takecoins GOLDENRODGAMECORNER_WOBBUFFET_COINS
@@ -301,7 +301,7 @@
 	random 6
 	ifequal 0, GoldenrodGameCornerLuckySlotsMachineScript
 	refreshscreen
-	writebyte FALSE
+	setval FALSE
 	special SlotMachine
 	closetext
 	end
@@ -308,7 +308,7 @@
 
 GoldenrodGameCornerLuckySlotsMachineScript:
 	refreshscreen
-	writebyte TRUE
+	setval TRUE
 	special SlotMachine
 	closetext
 	end
--- a/maps/GoldenrodGym.asm
+++ b/maps/GoldenrodGym.asm
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@
 	playsound SFX_GET_BADGE
 	waitsfx
 	setflag ENGINE_PLAINBADGE
-	checkcode VAR_BADGES
+	readvar VAR_BADGES
 	scall GoldenrodGymActivateRockets
 .GotPlainBadge:
 	writetext WhitneyPlainBadgeText
@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@
 	iftrue .Beaten
 	jumpstd gymstatue1
 .Beaten:
-	trainertotext WHITNEY, WHITNEY1, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_4, WHITNEY, WHITNEY1
 	jumpstd gymstatue2
 
 BridgetWalksUpMovement:
--- a/maps/GoldenrodMagnetTrainStation.asm
+++ b/maps/GoldenrodMagnetTrainStation.asm
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@
 	closetext
 	applymovement GOLDENRODMAGNETTRAINSTATION_OFFICER, MovementData_0x55146
 	applymovement PLAYER, MovementData_0x5514f
-	writebyte FALSE
+	setval FALSE
 	special MagnetTrain
 	warpcheck
 	newloadmap MAPSETUP_TRAIN
--- a/maps/GoldenrodPokecenter1F.asm
+++ b/maps/GoldenrodPokecenter1F.asm
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 	jumpstd pokecenternurse
 
 GoldenrodPokecenter1F_GSBallSceneLeft:
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_CHECKMOBILEEVENT
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_CHECKMOBILEEVENT
 	special BattleTowerAction
 	ifequal MOBILE_EVENT_OBJECT_GS_BALL, .gsball
 	end
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@
 	end
 
 GoldenrodPokecenter1F_GSBallSceneRight:
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_CHECKMOBILEEVENT
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_CHECKMOBILEEVENT
 	special BattleTowerAction
 	ifequal MOBILE_EVENT_OBJECT_GS_BALL, .gsball
 	end
--- a/maps/GoldenrodUnderground.asm
+++ b/maps/GoldenrodUnderground.asm
@@ -36,8 +36,8 @@
 	clearevent EVENT_SWITCH_12
 	clearevent EVENT_SWITCH_13
 	clearevent EVENT_SWITCH_14
-	writebyte 0
-	copyvartobyte wUndergroundSwitchPositions
+	setval 0
+	writemem wUndergroundSwitchPositions
 	return
 
 .CheckBasementKey:
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@
 	return
 
 .CheckDayOfWeek:
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal MONDAY, .Monday
 	ifequal TUESDAY, .Tuesday
 	ifequal WEDNESDAY, .Wednesday
@@ -157,7 +157,7 @@
 
 BitterMerchantScript:
 	opentext
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal SUNDAY, .Open
 	ifequal SATURDAY, .Open
 	jump GoldenrodUndergroundScript_ShopClosed
@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@
 	opentext
 	checkflag ENGINE_GOLDENROD_UNDERGROUND_MERCHANT_CLOSED
 	iftrue GoldenrodUndergroundScript_ShopClosed
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal MONDAY, .CheckMorn
 	jump GoldenrodUndergroundScript_ShopClosed
 
@@ -184,7 +184,7 @@
 
 OlderHaircutBrotherScript:
 	opentext
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal TUESDAY, .DoHaircut
 	ifequal THURSDAY, .DoHaircut
 	ifequal SATURDAY, .DoHaircut
@@ -267,7 +267,7 @@
 
 YoungerHaircutBrotherScript:
 	opentext
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal SUNDAY, .DoHaircut
 	ifequal WEDNESDAY, .DoHaircut
 	ifequal FRIDAY, .DoHaircut
--- a/maps/GoldenrodUndergroundSwitchRoomEntrances.asm
+++ b/maps/GoldenrodUndergroundSwitchRoomEntrances.asm
@@ -279,9 +279,9 @@
 	writetext SwitchRoomText_OffTurnOn
 	yesorno
 	iffalse GoldenrodUndergroundSwitchRoomEntrances_DontToggle
-	copybytetovar wUndergroundSwitchPositions
-	addvar 1
-	copyvartobyte wUndergroundSwitchPositions
+	readmem wUndergroundSwitchPositions
+	addval 1
+	writemem wUndergroundSwitchPositions
 	setevent EVENT_SWITCH_1
 	jump GoldenrodUndergroundSwitchRoomEntrances_UpdateDoors
 
@@ -289,9 +289,9 @@
 	writetext SwitchRoomText_OnTurnOff
 	yesorno
 	iffalse GoldenrodUndergroundSwitchRoomEntrances_DontToggle
-	copybytetovar wUndergroundSwitchPositions
-	addvar -1
-	copyvartobyte wUndergroundSwitchPositions
+	readmem wUndergroundSwitchPositions
+	addval -1
+	writemem wUndergroundSwitchPositions
 	clearevent EVENT_SWITCH_1
 	jump GoldenrodUndergroundSwitchRoomEntrances_UpdateDoors
 
@@ -304,9 +304,9 @@
 	writetext SwitchRoomText_OffTurnOn
 	yesorno
 	iffalse GoldenrodUndergroundSwitchRoomEntrances_DontToggle
-	copybytetovar wUndergroundSwitchPositions
-	addvar 2
-	copyvartobyte wUndergroundSwitchPositions
+	readmem wUndergroundSwitchPositions
+	addval 2
+	writemem wUndergroundSwitchPositions
 	setevent EVENT_SWITCH_2
 	jump GoldenrodUndergroundSwitchRoomEntrances_UpdateDoors
 
@@ -314,9 +314,9 @@
 	writetext SwitchRoomText_OnTurnOff
 	yesorno
 	iffalse GoldenrodUndergroundSwitchRoomEntrances_DontToggle
-	copybytetovar wUndergroundSwitchPositions
-	addvar -2
-	copyvartobyte wUndergroundSwitchPositions
+	readmem wUndergroundSwitchPositions
+	addval -2
+	writemem wUndergroundSwitchPositions
 	clearevent EVENT_SWITCH_2
 	jump GoldenrodUndergroundSwitchRoomEntrances_UpdateDoors
 
@@ -329,9 +329,9 @@
 	writetext SwitchRoomText_OffTurnOn
 	yesorno
 	iffalse GoldenrodUndergroundSwitchRoomEntrances_DontToggle
-	copybytetovar wUndergroundSwitchPositions
-	addvar 3
-	copyvartobyte wUndergroundSwitchPositions
+	readmem wUndergroundSwitchPositions
+	addval 3
+	writemem wUndergroundSwitchPositions
 	setevent EVENT_SWITCH_3
 	jump GoldenrodUndergroundSwitchRoomEntrances_UpdateDoors
 
@@ -339,9 +339,9 @@
 	writetext SwitchRoomText_OnTurnOff
 	yesorno
 	iffalse GoldenrodUndergroundSwitchRoomEntrances_DontToggle
-	copybytetovar wUndergroundSwitchPositions
-	addvar -3
-	copyvartobyte wUndergroundSwitchPositions
+	readmem wUndergroundSwitchPositions
+	addval -3
+	writemem wUndergroundSwitchPositions
 	clearevent EVENT_SWITCH_3
 	jump GoldenrodUndergroundSwitchRoomEntrances_UpdateDoors
 
@@ -354,8 +354,8 @@
 	writetext SwitchRoomText_OffTurnOn
 	yesorno
 	iffalse GoldenrodUndergroundSwitchRoomEntrances_DontToggle
-	writebyte 7
-	copyvartobyte wUndergroundSwitchPositions
+	setval 7
+	writemem wUndergroundSwitchPositions
 	setevent EVENT_EMERGENCY_SWITCH
 	setevent EVENT_SWITCH_1
 	setevent EVENT_SWITCH_2
@@ -366,8 +366,8 @@
 	writetext SwitchRoomText_OnTurnOff
 	yesorno
 	iffalse GoldenrodUndergroundSwitchRoomEntrances_DontToggle
-	writebyte 0
-	copyvartobyte wUndergroundSwitchPositions
+	setval 0
+	writemem wUndergroundSwitchPositions
 	clearevent EVENT_EMERGENCY_SWITCH
 	clearevent EVENT_SWITCH_1
 	clearevent EVENT_SWITCH_2
@@ -379,7 +379,7 @@
 	end
 
 GoldenrodUndergroundSwitchRoomEntrances_UpdateDoors:
-	copybytetovar wUndergroundSwitchPositions
+	readmem wUndergroundSwitchPositions
 	ifequal 0, .Position0
 	ifequal 1, .Position1
 	ifequal 2, .Position2
@@ -498,8 +498,8 @@
 	scall .Set14
 	reloadmappart
 	closetext
-	writebyte 6
-	copyvartobyte wUndergroundSwitchPositions
+	setval 6
+	writemem wUndergroundSwitchPositions
 	end
 
 .Set4:
--- a/maps/GoldenrodUndergroundWarehouse.asm
+++ b/maps/GoldenrodUndergroundWarehouse.asm
@@ -29,8 +29,8 @@
 	clearevent EVENT_SWITCH_12
 	clearevent EVENT_SWITCH_13
 	clearevent EVENT_SWITCH_14
-	writebyte 0
-	copyvartobyte wUndergroundSwitchPositions
+	setval 0
+	writemem wUndergroundSwitchPositions
 	return
 
 TrainerGruntM24:
--- a/maps/HallOfFame.asm
+++ b/maps/HallOfFame.asm
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
 	applymovement PLAYER, HallOfFame_SlowlyApproachMachine
 	setscene SCENE_FINISHED
 	pause 15
-	writebyte HEALMACHINE_HALL_OF_FAME
+	setval HEALMACHINE_HALL_OF_FAME
 	special HealMachineAnim
 	setevent EVENT_BEAT_ELITE_FOUR
 	setevent EVENT_TELEPORT_GUY
--- a/maps/IlexForest.asm
+++ b/maps/IlexForest.asm
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
 .FarfetchdCallback:
 	checkevent EVENT_GOT_HM01_CUT
 	iftrue .Static
-	copybytetovar wFarfetchdPosition
+	readmem wFarfetchdPosition
 	ifequal  1, .PositionOne
 	ifequal  2, .PositionTwo
 	ifequal  3, .PositionThree
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@
 	end
 
 IlexForestFarfetchdScript:
-	copybytetovar wFarfetchdPosition
+	readmem wFarfetchdPosition
 	ifequal  1, .Position1
 	ifequal  2, .Position2
 	ifequal  3, .Position3
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 15, 25
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 2
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 2
 	end
 
 .Position2:
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 20, 24
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 3
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 3
 	end
 
 .Position2_Down:
@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 15, 29
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 8
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 8
 	end
 
 .Position3:
@@ -154,7 +154,7 @@
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 29, 22
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 4
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 4
 	end
 
 .Position3_Left:
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 15, 25
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 2
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 2
 	end
 
 .Position4:
@@ -172,7 +172,7 @@
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 28, 31
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 5
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 5
 	end
 
 .Position4_Up:
@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 20, 24
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 3
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 3
 	end
 
 .Position5:
@@ -192,7 +192,7 @@
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 24, 35
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 6
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 6
 	end
 
 .Position5_Left:
@@ -200,7 +200,7 @@
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 22, 31
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 7
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 7
 	end
 
 .Position5_Up:
@@ -208,7 +208,7 @@
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 29, 22
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 4
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 4
 	end
 
 .Position5_Right:
@@ -216,7 +216,7 @@
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 29, 22
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 4
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 4
 	end
 
 .Position6:
@@ -226,7 +226,7 @@
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 22, 31
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 7
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 7
 	end
 
 .Position6_Right:
@@ -234,7 +234,7 @@
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 28, 31
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 5
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 5
 	end
 
 .Position7:
@@ -245,7 +245,7 @@
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 15, 29
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 8
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 8
 	end
 
 .Position7_Left:
@@ -253,7 +253,7 @@
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 24, 35
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 6
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 6
 	end
 
 .Position7_Down:
@@ -261,7 +261,7 @@
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 28, 31
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 5
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 5
 	end
 
 .Position8:
@@ -273,7 +273,7 @@
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 10, 35
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 9
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 9
 	end
 
 .Position8_Right:
@@ -281,7 +281,7 @@
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 22, 31
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 7
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 7
 	end
 
 .Position8_Up:
@@ -290,7 +290,7 @@
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 15, 25
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 2
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 2
 	end
 
 .Position9:
@@ -301,7 +301,7 @@
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 6, 28
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 10
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 10
 	appear ILEXFOREST_BLACK_BELT
 	setevent EVENT_CHARCOAL_KILN_BOSS
 	setevent EVENT_HERDED_FARFETCHD
@@ -312,7 +312,7 @@
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 15, 29
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 8
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 8
 	end
 
 .Position9_Down:
@@ -320,7 +320,7 @@
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 15, 29
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 8
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 8
 	end
 
 .Position10:
@@ -339,7 +339,7 @@
 	cry FARFETCH_D
 	waitbutton
 	closetext
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	end
 
 IlexForestCharcoalMasterScript:
--- a/maps/IndigoPlateauPokecenter1F.asm
+++ b/maps/IndigoPlateauPokecenter1F.asm
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@
 	iffalse PlateauRivalScriptDone
 	checkflag ENGINE_INDIGO_PLATEAU_RIVAL_FIGHT
 	iftrue PlateauRivalScriptDone
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal SUNDAY, PlateauRivalScriptDone
 	ifequal TUESDAY, PlateauRivalScriptDone
 	ifequal THURSDAY, PlateauRivalScriptDone
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@
 	iffalse PlateauRivalScriptDone
 	checkflag ENGINE_INDIGO_PLATEAU_RIVAL_FIGHT
 	iftrue PlateauRivalScriptDone
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal SUNDAY, PlateauRivalScriptDone
 	ifequal TUESDAY, PlateauRivalScriptDone
 	ifequal THURSDAY, PlateauRivalScriptDone
--- a/maps/KurtsHouse.asm
+++ b/maps/KurtsHouse.asm
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@
 	closetext
 	special FadeOutMusic
 	setevent EVENT_AZALEA_TOWN_SLOWPOKETAIL_ROCKET
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal UP, .RunAround
 	turnobject PLAYER, DOWN
 	playsound SFX_FLY
@@ -194,7 +194,7 @@
 	iftrue KurtMakingBallsScript
 	writetext UnknownText_0x18e7fb
 	buttonsound
-	verbosegiveitem2 LEVEL_BALL, VAR_KURT_APRICORNS
+	verbosegiveitemvar LEVEL_BALL, VAR_KURT_APRICORNS
 	iffalse .NoRoomForBall
 	clearevent EVENT_GAVE_KURT_RED_APRICORN
 	jump ._ThatTurnedOutGreat
@@ -204,7 +204,7 @@
 	iftrue KurtMakingBallsScript
 	writetext UnknownText_0x18e7fb
 	buttonsound
-	verbosegiveitem2 LURE_BALL, VAR_KURT_APRICORNS
+	verbosegiveitemvar LURE_BALL, VAR_KURT_APRICORNS
 	iffalse .NoRoomForBall
 	clearevent EVENT_GAVE_KURT_BLU_APRICORN
 	jump ._ThatTurnedOutGreat
@@ -214,7 +214,7 @@
 	iftrue KurtMakingBallsScript
 	writetext UnknownText_0x18e7fb
 	buttonsound
-	verbosegiveitem2 MOON_BALL, VAR_KURT_APRICORNS
+	verbosegiveitemvar MOON_BALL, VAR_KURT_APRICORNS
 	iffalse .NoRoomForBall
 	clearevent EVENT_GAVE_KURT_YLW_APRICORN
 	jump ._ThatTurnedOutGreat
@@ -224,7 +224,7 @@
 	iftrue KurtMakingBallsScript
 	writetext UnknownText_0x18e7fb
 	buttonsound
-	verbosegiveitem2 FRIEND_BALL, VAR_KURT_APRICORNS
+	verbosegiveitemvar FRIEND_BALL, VAR_KURT_APRICORNS
 	iffalse .NoRoomForBall
 	clearevent EVENT_GAVE_KURT_GRN_APRICORN
 	jump ._ThatTurnedOutGreat
@@ -234,7 +234,7 @@
 	iftrue KurtMakingBallsScript
 	writetext UnknownText_0x18e7fb
 	buttonsound
-	verbosegiveitem2 FAST_BALL, VAR_KURT_APRICORNS
+	verbosegiveitemvar FAST_BALL, VAR_KURT_APRICORNS
 	iffalse .NoRoomForBall
 	clearevent EVENT_GAVE_KURT_WHT_APRICORN
 	jump ._ThatTurnedOutGreat
@@ -244,7 +244,7 @@
 	iftrue KurtMakingBallsScript
 	writetext UnknownText_0x18e7fb
 	buttonsound
-	verbosegiveitem2 HEAVY_BALL, VAR_KURT_APRICORNS
+	verbosegiveitemvar HEAVY_BALL, VAR_KURT_APRICORNS
 	iffalse .NoRoomForBall
 	clearevent EVENT_GAVE_KURT_BLK_APRICORN
 	jump ._ThatTurnedOutGreat
@@ -254,7 +254,7 @@
 	iftrue KurtMakingBallsScript
 	writetext UnknownText_0x18e7fb
 	buttonsound
-	verbosegiveitem2 LOVE_BALL, VAR_KURT_APRICORNS
+	verbosegiveitemvar LOVE_BALL, VAR_KURT_APRICORNS
 	iffalse .NoRoomForBall
 	clearevent EVENT_GAVE_KURT_PNK_APRICORN
 	jump ._ThatTurnedOutGreat
@@ -292,7 +292,7 @@
 	special FadeOutMusic
 	pause 20
 	showemote EMOTE_SHOCK, KURTSHOUSE_KURT1, 30
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal UP, .GSBallRunAround
 	turnobject PLAYER, DOWN
 	playsound SFX_FLY
--- a/maps/LakeOfRage.asm
+++ b/maps/LakeOfRage.asm
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@
 	return
 
 .Wesley:
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal WEDNESDAY, .WesleyAppears
 	disappear LAKEOFRAGE_WESLEY
 	return
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@
 	cry GYARADOS
 	closetext
 	loadwildmon GYARADOS, 30
-	writecode VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_SHINY
+	loadvar VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_SHINY
 	startbattle
 	ifequal LOSE, .NotBeaten
 	disappear LAKEOFRAGE_GYARADOS
@@ -192,7 +192,7 @@
 	opentext
 	checkevent EVENT_GOT_BLACKBELT_FROM_WESLEY
 	iftrue WesleyWednesdayScript
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal WEDNESDAY, WesleyNotWednesdayScript
 	checkevent EVENT_MET_WESLEY_OF_WEDNESDAY
 	iftrue .MetWesley
--- a/maps/LakeOfRageMagikarpHouse.asm
+++ b/maps/LakeOfRageMagikarpHouse.asm
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@
 	end
 
 .AskedForMagikarp:
-	writebyte MAGIKARP
+	setval MAGIKARP
 	special FindPartyMonThatSpecies
 	iffalse .ClearedRocketHideout
 	writetext MagikarpLengthRaterText_YouHaveAMagikarp
--- a/maps/LavRadioTower1F.asm
+++ b/maps/LavRadioTower1F.asm
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
 .ReturnedMachinePart:
 	writetext LavRadioTower1FGentlemanText_ReturnedMachinePart
 	buttonsound
-	stringtotext .expncardname, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	getstring STRING_BUFFER_4, .expncardname
 	scall .receiveitem
 	setflag ENGINE_EXPN_CARD
 .GotExpnCard:
--- a/maps/MahoganyGym.asm
+++ b/maps/MahoganyGym.asm
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@
 	playsound SFX_GET_BADGE
 	waitsfx
 	setflag ENGINE_GLACIERBADGE
-	checkcode VAR_BADGES
+	readvar VAR_BADGES
 	scall MahoganyGymActivateRockets
 .FightDone:
 	checkevent EVENT_GOT_TM16_ICY_WIND
@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@
 	iftrue .Beaten
 	jumpstd gymstatue1
 .Beaten:
-	trainertotext PRYCE, PRYCE1, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_4, PRYCE, PRYCE1
 	jumpstd gymstatue2
 
 PryceText_Intro:
--- a/maps/MountMoonSquare.asm
+++ b/maps/MountMoonSquare.asm
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@
 ClefairyDance:
 	checkflag ENGINE_MT_MOON_SQUARE_CLEFAIRY
 	iftrue .NoDancing
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal MONDAY, .NoDancing
 	checktime NITE
 	iffalse .NoDancing
--- a/maps/MountMortarB1F.asm
+++ b/maps/MountMortarB1F.asm
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@
 	writetext UnknownText_0x7e2c0
 	buttonsound
 	waitsfx
-	checkcode VAR_PARTYCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_PARTYCOUNT
 	ifequal PARTY_LENGTH, .NoRoom
 	writetext UnknownText_0x7e355
 	playsound SFX_CAUGHT_MON
--- a/maps/NationalPark.asm
+++ b/maps/NationalPark.asm
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@
 	trainer SCHOOLBOY, JACK1, EVENT_BEAT_SCHOOLBOY_JACK, SchoolboyJack1SeenText, SchoolboyJack1BeatenText, 0, .Script
 
 .Script:
-	writecode VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_SCHOOLBOY_JACK
+	loadvar VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_SCHOOLBOY_JACK
 	endifjustbattled
 	opentext
 	checkflag ENGINE_JACK
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@
 	askforphonenumber PHONE_SCHOOLBOY_JACK
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACTS_FULL, .PhoneFull
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACT_REFUSED, .NumberDeclined
-	trainertotext SCHOOLBOY, JACK1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, SCHOOLBOY, JACK1
 	scall .RegisteredNumber
 	jump .NumberAccepted
 
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@
 .Rematch:
 	scall .RematchStd
 	winlosstext SchoolboyJack1BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wJackFightCount
+	readmem wJackFightCount
 	ifequal 4, .Fight4
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@
 	loadtrainer SCHOOLBOY, JACK1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wJackFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wJackFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_JACK
 	end
 
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@
 	loadtrainer SCHOOLBOY, JACK2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wJackFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wJackFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_JACK
 	end
 
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@
 	loadtrainer SCHOOLBOY, JACK3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wJackFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wJackFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_JACK
 	end
 
@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@
 	loadtrainer SCHOOLBOY, JACK4
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wJackFightCount, 4
+	loadmem wJackFightCount, 4
 	clearflag ENGINE_JACK
 	end
 
@@ -201,7 +201,7 @@
 	trainer POKEFANF, BEVERLY1, EVENT_BEAT_POKEFANF_BEVERLY, PokefanfBeverly1SeenText, PokefanfBeverly1BeatenText, 0, .Script
 
 .Script:
-	writecode VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_POKEFAN_BEVERLY
+	loadvar VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_POKEFAN_BEVERLY
 	endifjustbattled
 	opentext
 	checkflag ENGINE_BEVERLY_HAS_NUGGET
@@ -224,7 +224,7 @@
 	askforphonenumber PHONE_POKEFAN_BEVERLY
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACTS_FULL, .PhoneFull
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACT_REFUSED, .NumberDeclined
-	trainertotext POKEFANF, BEVERLY1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, POKEFANF, BEVERLY1
 	scall .RegisteredNumber
 	jump .NumberAccepted
 
--- a/maps/OaksLab.asm
+++ b/maps/OaksLab.asm
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
 	buttonsound
 	setevent EVENT_TALKED_TO_OAK_IN_KANTO
 .CheckBadges:
-	checkcode VAR_BADGES
+	readvar VAR_BADGES
 	ifequal NUM_BADGES, .OpenMtSilver
 	ifequal NUM_JOHTO_BADGES, .Complain
 	jump .AhGood
--- a/maps/OlivineGym.asm
+++ b/maps/OlivineGym.asm
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@
 	playsound SFX_GET_BADGE
 	waitsfx
 	setflag ENGINE_MINERALBADGE
-	checkcode VAR_BADGES
+	readvar VAR_BADGES
 	scall OlivineGymActivateRockets
 .FightDone:
 	checkevent EVENT_GOT_TM23_IRON_TAIL
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@
 	iftrue .Beaten
 	jumpstd gymstatue1
 .Beaten:
-	trainertotext JASMINE, JASMINE1, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_4, JASMINE, JASMINE1
 	jumpstd gymstatue2
 
 Jasmine_SteelTypeIntro:
--- a/maps/OlivineLighthouse2F.asm
+++ b/maps/OlivineLighthouse2F.asm
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
 	trainer SAILOR, HUEY1, EVENT_BEAT_SAILOR_HUEY, SailorHueySeenText, SailorHueyBeatenText, 0, .Script
 
 .Script:
-	writecode VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_SAILOR_HUEY
+	loadvar VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_SAILOR_HUEY
 	endifjustbattled
 	opentext
 	checkflag ENGINE_HUEY
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@
 	askforphonenumber PHONE_SAILOR_HUEY
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACTS_FULL, .PhoneFull
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACT_REFUSED, .NumberDeclined
-	trainertotext SAILOR, HUEY1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, SAILOR, HUEY1
 	scall .RegisteredNumber
 	jump .NumberAccepted
 
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@
 .WantsBattle:
 	scall .Rematch
 	winlosstext SailorHueyBeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wHueyFightCount
+	readmem wHueyFightCount
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
 	ifequal 1, .Fight1
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@
 	loadtrainer SAILOR, HUEY1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wHueyFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wHueyFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_HUEY
 	end
 
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@
 	loadtrainer SAILOR, HUEY2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wHueyFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wHueyFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_HUEY
 	end
 
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@
 	loadtrainer SAILOR, HUEY3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wHueyFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wHueyFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_HUEY
 	end
 
--- a/maps/OlivineLighthouse6F.asm
+++ b/maps/OlivineLighthouse6F.asm
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@
 	closetext
 	setevent EVENT_JASMINE_RETURNED_TO_GYM
 	clearevent EVENT_OLIVINE_GYM_JASMINE
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal DOWN, .FacingDown
 	ifequal RIGHT, .FacingRight
 	applymovement OLIVINELIGHTHOUSE6F_JASMINE, MovementData_0x60c68
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@
 	checkevent EVENT_JASMINE_RETURNED_TO_GYM
 	iftrue .HealthyNow
 	writetext AmphyPalPalooText
-	writebyte AMPHAROS
+	setval AMPHAROS
 	special PlaySlowCry
 	buttonsound
 	writetext AmphyBreathingLaboredText
--- a/maps/OlivinePort.asm
+++ b/maps/OlivinePort.asm
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@
 	opentext
 	checkevent EVENT_FAST_SHIP_FIRST_TIME
 	iffalse .FirstTime
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal SUNDAY, .NextShipMonday
 	ifequal SATURDAY, .NextShipMonday
 	ifequal TUESDAY, .NextShipFriday
@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@
 	iftrue OlivinePortAlreadyRodeScript
 	checkevent EVENT_FAST_SHIP_FIRST_TIME
 	iffalse .FirstTime
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal SUNDAY, .NextShipMonday
 	ifequal SATURDAY, .NextShipMonday
 	ifequal TUESDAY, .NextShipFriday
@@ -165,7 +165,7 @@
 	waitbutton
 	closetext
 	setevent EVENT_TEMPORARY_UNTIL_MAP_RELOAD_2
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal RIGHT, .Right
 	applymovement PLAYER, MovementData_0x74a3f
 	jump OlivinePortSailorAtGangwayScript
--- a/maps/PewterGym.asm
+++ b/maps/PewterGym.asm
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@
 	iftrue .Beaten
 	jumpstd gymstatue1
 .Beaten:
-	trainertotext BROCK, BROCK1, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_4, BROCK, BROCK1
 	jumpstd gymstatue2
 
 BrockIntroText:
--- a/maps/PlayersHouse1F.asm
+++ b/maps/PlayersHouse1F.asm
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@
 	opentext
 	writetext ElmsLookingForYouText
 	buttonsound
-	stringtotext GearName, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	getstring STRING_BUFFER_4, GearName
 	scall PlayersHouse1FReceiveItemStd
 	setflag ENGINE_POKEGEAR
 	setflag ENGINE_PHONE_CARD
--- a/maps/Pokecenter2F.asm
+++ b/maps/Pokecenter2F.asm
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@
 	writetext Text_PleaseWait
 	special CheckLinkTimeout
 	iffalse .LinkTimedOut
-	copybytetovar wOtherPlayerLinkMode
+	readmem wOtherPlayerLinkMode
 	iffalse .LinkedToFirstGen
 	special CheckBothSelectedSameRoom
 	iffalse .IncompatibleRooms
@@ -155,17 +155,17 @@
 	writetext Text_PleaseComeIn2
 	waitbutton
 	closetext
-	writebyte FALSE
+	setval FALSE
 	end
 
 .Mobile_DidNotSave:
 	writetext Text_PleaseComeAgain
 	closetext
-	writebyte TRUE
+	setval TRUE
 	end
 
 BattleTradeMobile_WalkIn:
-	applymovement2 Pokecenter2FMobileMobileMovementData_ReceptionistWalksUpAndLeft_LookDown
+	applymovementlasttalked Pokecenter2FMobileMobileMovementData_ReceptionistWalksUpAndLeft_LookDown
 	applymovement PLAYER, Pokecenter2FMobileMovementData_PlayerWalksIntoMobileBattleRoom
 	end
 
@@ -195,7 +195,7 @@
 	writetext Text_PleaseWait
 	special CheckLinkTimeout
 	iffalse .LinkTimedOut
-	copybytetovar wOtherPlayerLinkMode
+	readmem wOtherPlayerLinkMode
 	iffalse .LinkedToFirstGen
 	special CheckBothSelectedSameRoom
 	iffalse .IncompatibleRooms
@@ -259,13 +259,13 @@
 	writetext Text_PleaseComeIn2
 	waitbutton
 	closetext
-	writebyte FALSE
+	setval FALSE
 	end
 
 .Mobile_DidNotSave:
 	writetext Text_PleaseComeAgain
 	closetext
-	writebyte TRUE
+	setval TRUE
 	end
 
 .SelectThreeMons:
@@ -281,11 +281,11 @@
 	waitbutton
 .Mobile_DidNotSelect:
 	closetext
-	writebyte FALSE
+	setval FALSE
 	end
 
 .Mobile_OK:
-	writebyte TRUE
+	setval TRUE
 	end
 
 Script_TimeCapsuleClosed:
@@ -322,7 +322,7 @@
 	writetext Text_PleaseWait
 	special CheckLinkTimeout
 	iffalse .LinkTimedOut
-	copybytetovar wOtherPlayerLinkMode
+	readmem wOtherPlayerLinkMode
 	iffalse .OK
 	special CheckBothSelectedSameRoom
 	writetext Text_IncompatibleRooms
@@ -414,18 +414,18 @@
 Pokecenter2F_CheckGender:
 	checkflag ENGINE_PLAYER_IS_FEMALE
 	iftrue .Female
-	applymovement2 Pokecenter2FMovementData_ReceptionistWalksUpAndLeft_LookRight
+	applymovementlasttalked Pokecenter2FMovementData_ReceptionistWalksUpAndLeft_LookRight
 	applymovement PLAYER, Pokecenter2FMovementData_PlayerTakesThreeStepsUp
 	end
 
 .Female:
-	applymovement2 Pokecenter2FMovementData_ReceptionistWalksUpAndLeft_LookRight_2
+	applymovementlasttalked Pokecenter2FMovementData_ReceptionistWalksUpAndLeft_LookRight_2
 	applymovement PLAYER, Pokecenter2FMovementData_PlayerTakesTwoStepsUp
 	opentext
 	writetext Text_OhPleaseWait
 	waitbutton
 	closetext
-	applymovement2 Pokecenter2FMovementData_ReceptionistLooksRight
+	applymovementlasttalked Pokecenter2FMovementData_ReceptionistLooksRight
 	turnobject PLAYER, LEFT
 	opentext
 	writetext Text_ChangeTheLook
@@ -433,7 +433,7 @@
 	closetext
 	playsound SFX_TINGLE
 	applymovement PLAYER, Pokecenter2FMovementData_PlayerSpinsClockwiseEndsFacingRight
-	writebyte (PAL_NPC_RED << 4)
+	setval (PAL_NPC_RED << 4)
 	special SetPlayerPalette
 	applymovement PLAYER, Pokecenter2FMovementData_PlayerSpinsClockwiseEndsFacingLeft
 	setflag ENGINE_KRIS_IN_CABLE_CLUB
@@ -460,7 +460,7 @@
 	clearflag ENGINE_KRIS_IN_CABLE_CLUB
 	playsound SFX_TINGLE
 	applymovement PLAYER, Pokecenter2FMovementData_PlayerSpinsClockwiseEndsFacingRight
-	writebyte (PAL_NPC_BLUE << 4)
+	setval (PAL_NPC_BLUE << 4)
 	special SetPlayerPalette
 	applymovement PLAYER, Pokecenter2FMovementData_PlayerSpinsClockwiseEndsFacingLeft
 	special ReplaceKrisSprite
@@ -482,7 +482,7 @@
 	clearflag ENGINE_KRIS_IN_CABLE_CLUB
 	playsound SFX_TINGLE
 	applymovement PLAYER, Pokecenter2FMovementData_PlayerSpinsClockwiseEndsFacingRight
-	writebyte (PAL_NPC_BLUE << 4)
+	setval (PAL_NPC_BLUE << 4)
 	special SetPlayerPalette
 	applymovement PLAYER, Pokecenter2FMovementData_PlayerSpinsClockwiseEndsFacingLeft
 	special ReplaceKrisSprite
@@ -493,38 +493,38 @@
 TimeCapsuleScript_CheckPlayerGender:
 	checkflag ENGINE_PLAYER_IS_FEMALE
 	iftrue .Female
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal LEFT, .MaleFacingLeft
 	ifequal RIGHT, .MaleFacingRight
-	applymovement2 Pokecenter2FMovementData_ReceptionistStepsLeftLooksDown
+	applymovementlasttalked Pokecenter2FMovementData_ReceptionistStepsLeftLooksDown
 	applymovement PLAYER, Pokecenter2FMovementData_PlayerTakesTwoStepsUp_2
 	end
 
 .MaleFacingLeft:
-	applymovement2 Pokecenter2FMovementData_ReceptionistStepsLeftLooksDown
+	applymovementlasttalked Pokecenter2FMovementData_ReceptionistStepsLeftLooksDown
 	applymovement PLAYER, Pokecenter2FMovementData_PlayerWalksLeftAndUp
 	end
 
 .MaleFacingRight:
-	applymovement2 Pokecenter2FMovementData_ReceptionistStepsRightLooksDown
+	applymovementlasttalked Pokecenter2FMovementData_ReceptionistStepsRightLooksDown
 	applymovement PLAYER, Pokecenter2FMovementData_PlayerWalksRightAndUp
 	end
 
 .Female:
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal RIGHT, .FemaleFacingRight
 	ifequal LEFT, .FemaleFacingLeft
-	applymovement2 Pokecenter2FMovementData_ReceptionistStepsLeftLooksRight_2
+	applymovementlasttalked Pokecenter2FMovementData_ReceptionistStepsLeftLooksRight_2
 	applymovement PLAYER, Pokecenter2FMovementData_PlayerTakesOneStepUp_2
 	jump .FemaleContinue
 
 .FemaleFacingRight:
-	applymovement2 Pokecenter2FMovementData_ReceptionistStepsRightLooksLeft_2
+	applymovementlasttalked Pokecenter2FMovementData_ReceptionistStepsRightLooksLeft_2
 	applymovement PLAYER, Pokecenter2FMovementData_PlayerTakesOneStepRight
 	jump .FemaleContinue
 
 .FemaleFacingLeft:
-	applymovement2 Pokecenter2FMovementData_ReceptionistStepsLeftLooksRight_2
+	applymovementlasttalked Pokecenter2FMovementData_ReceptionistStepsLeftLooksRight_2
 	applymovement PLAYER, Pokecenter2FMovementData_PlayerTakesOneStepLeft
 .FemaleContinue:
 	opentext
@@ -531,7 +531,7 @@
 	writetext Text_OhPleaseWait
 	waitbutton
 	closetext
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifnotequal UP, .FemaleChangeApperance
 	turnobject PLAYER, LEFT
 .FemaleChangeApperance:
@@ -541,7 +541,7 @@
 	closetext
 	playsound SFX_TINGLE
 	applymovement PLAYER, Pokecenter2FMovementData_PlayerSpinsClockwiseEndsFacingRight
-	writebyte (PAL_NPC_RED << 4)
+	setval (PAL_NPC_RED << 4)
 	special SetPlayerPalette
 	applymovement PLAYER, Pokecenter2FMovementData_PlayerSpinsClockwiseEndsFacingDown
 	faceobject PLAYER, POKECENTER2F_TIME_CAPSULE_RECEPTIONIST
@@ -570,7 +570,7 @@
 	clearflag ENGINE_KRIS_IN_CABLE_CLUB
 	playsound SFX_TINGLE
 	applymovement PLAYER, Pokecenter2FMovementData_PlayerSpinsClockwiseEndsFacingRight
-	writebyte (PAL_NPC_BLUE << 4)
+	setval (PAL_NPC_BLUE << 4)
 	special SetPlayerPalette
 	applymovement PLAYER, Pokecenter2FMovementData_PlayerSpinsClockwiseEndsFacingLeft
 	special ReplaceKrisSprite
--- a/maps/RadioTower1F.asm
+++ b/maps/RadioTower1F.asm
@@ -146,7 +146,7 @@
 	waitsfx
 	writetext UnknownText_0x5d37b
 	buttonsound
-	stringtotext .RadioCardText, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	getstring STRING_BUFFER_4, .RadioCardText
 	scall .ReceiveItem
 	writetext UnknownText_0x5d3c0
 	buttonsound
--- a/maps/RadioTower2F.asm
+++ b/maps/RadioTower2F.asm
@@ -106,13 +106,13 @@
 	iffalse .Introduction
 	checkflag ENGINE_BUENAS_PASSWORD_2
 	iftrue .PlayedAlready
-	checkcode VAR_HOUR
+	readvar VAR_HOUR
 	ifless 18, .TooEarly
 	checkflag ENGINE_BUENAS_PASSWORD
 	iffalse .TuneIn
 	checkitem BLUE_CARD
 	iffalse .NoBlueCard
-	checkcode VAR_BLUECARDBALANCE
+	readvar VAR_BLUECARDBALANCE
 	ifequal 30, .BlueCardCapped0
 	playmusic MUSIC_BUENAS_PASSWORD
 	writetext UnknownText_0x5de35
@@ -122,7 +122,7 @@
 	waitbutton
 	closetext
 	turnobject RADIOTOWER2F_BUENA, RIGHT
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifnotequal RIGHT, .DontNeedToMove
 	applymovement PLAYER, MovementData_0x5d921
 .DontNeedToMove:
@@ -140,9 +140,9 @@
 	writetext UnknownText_0x5dfc1
 	waitbutton
 	closetext
-	checkcode VAR_BLUECARDBALANCE
-	addvar 1
-	writevarcode VAR_BLUECARDBALANCE
+	readvar VAR_BLUECARDBALANCE
+	addval 1
+	writevar VAR_BLUECARDBALANCE
 	waitsfx
 	playsound SFX_TRANSACTION
 	setflag ENGINE_BUENAS_PASSWORD_2
@@ -155,7 +155,7 @@
 	special FadeOutMusic
 	pause 20
 	special RestartMapMusic
-	checkcode VAR_BLUECARDBALANCE
+	readvar VAR_BLUECARDBALANCE
 	ifequal 30, .BlueCardCapped1
 	end
 
--- a/maps/Route16.asm
+++ b/maps/Route16.asm
@@ -5,9 +5,9 @@
 	callback MAPCALLBACK_NEWMAP, .AlwaysOnBike
 
 .AlwaysOnBike:
-	checkcode VAR_YCOORD
+	readvar VAR_YCOORD
 	ifless 5, .CanWalk
-	checkcode VAR_XCOORD
+	readvar VAR_XCOORD
 	ifgreater 13, .CanWalk
 	setflag ENGINE_ALWAYS_ON_BIKE
 	return
--- a/maps/Route26.asm
+++ b/maps/Route26.asm
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
 	trainer COOLTRAINERM, GAVEN3, EVENT_BEAT_COOLTRAINERM_GAVEN, CooltrainermGaven3SeenText, CooltrainermGaven3BeatenText, 0, .Script
 
 .Script:
-	writecode VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_COOLTRAINERM_GAVEN
+	loadvar VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_COOLTRAINERM_GAVEN
 	endifjustbattled
 	opentext
 	checkflag ENGINE_GAVEN
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@
 	askforphonenumber PHONE_COOLTRAINERM_GAVEN
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACTS_FULL, .PhoneFull
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACT_REFUSED, .NumberDeclined
-	trainertotext COOLTRAINERM, GAVEN3, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, COOLTRAINERM, GAVEN3
 	scall .RegisteredNumber
 	jump .NumberAccepted
 
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@
 .WantsBattle:
 	scall .Rematch
 	winlosstext CooltrainermGaven3BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wGavenFightCount
+	readmem wGavenFightCount
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
 	ifequal 1, .Fight1
 	ifequal 0, .LoadFight0
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@
 	loadtrainer COOLTRAINERM, GAVEN3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wGavenFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wGavenFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_GAVEN
 	end
 
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@
 	loadtrainer COOLTRAINERM, GAVEN1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wGavenFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wGavenFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_GAVEN
 	end
 
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@
 	trainer COOLTRAINERF, BETH1, EVENT_BEAT_COOLTRAINERF_BETH, CooltrainerfBeth1SeenText, CooltrainerfBeth1BeatenText, 0, .Script
 
 .Script:
-	writecode VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_BETH
+	loadvar VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_BETH
 	endifjustbattled
 	opentext
 	checkflag ENGINE_BETH
@@ -153,7 +153,7 @@
 	askforphonenumber PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_BETH
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACTS_FULL, .PhoneFull
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACT_REFUSED, .NumberDeclined
-	trainertotext COOLTRAINERF, BETH1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, COOLTRAINERF, BETH1
 	scall .RegisteredNumber
 	jump .NumberAccepted
 
@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@
 .WantsBattle:
 	scall .Rematch
 	winlosstext CooltrainerfBeth1BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wBethFightCount
+	readmem wBethFightCount
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
 	ifequal 1, .Fight1
 	ifequal 0, .LoadFight0
@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@
 	loadtrainer COOLTRAINERF, BETH1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wBethFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wBethFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_BETH
 	end
 
@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@
 	loadtrainer COOLTRAINERF, BETH2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wBethFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wBethFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_BETH
 	end
 
--- a/maps/Route27.asm
+++ b/maps/Route27.asm
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@
 	trainer BIRD_KEEPER, JOSE2, EVENT_BEAT_BIRD_KEEPER_JOSE2, BirdKeeperJose2SeenText, BirdKeeperJose2BeatenText, 0, .Script
 
 .Script:
-	writecode VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_BIRDKEEPER_JOSE
+	loadvar VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_BIRDKEEPER_JOSE
 	endifjustbattled
 	opentext
 	checkflag ENGINE_JOSE
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@
 	askforphonenumber PHONE_BIRDKEEPER_JOSE
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACTS_FULL, .PhoneFull
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACT_REFUSED, .NumberDeclined
-	trainertotext BIRD_KEEPER, JOSE2, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, BIRD_KEEPER, JOSE2
 	scall .RegisteredNumber
 	jump .NumberAccepted
 
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@
 .WantsBattle:
 	scall .Rematch
 	winlosstext BirdKeeperJose2BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wJoseFightCount
+	readmem wJoseFightCount
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
 	ifequal 1, .Fight1
 	ifequal 0, .LoadFight0
@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@
 	loadtrainer BIRD_KEEPER, JOSE2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wJoseFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wJoseFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_JOSE
 	end
 
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@
 	loadtrainer BIRD_KEEPER, JOSE1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wJoseFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wJoseFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_JOSE
 	end
 
@@ -196,7 +196,7 @@
 	trainer COOLTRAINERF, REENA1, EVENT_BEAT_COOLTRAINERF_REENA, CooltrainerfReenaSeenText, CooltrainerfReenaBeatenText, 0, .Script
 
 .Script:
-	writecode VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_REENA
+	loadvar VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_REENA
 	endifjustbattled
 	opentext
 	checkflag ENGINE_REENA
@@ -217,7 +217,7 @@
 	askforphonenumber PHONE_COOLTRAINERF_REENA
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACTS_FULL, .PhoneFull
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACT_REFUSED, .NumberDeclined
-	trainertotext COOLTRAINERF, REENA1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, COOLTRAINERF, REENA1
 	scall .RegisteredNumber
 	jump .NumberAccepted
 
@@ -224,7 +224,7 @@
 .WantsBattle:
 	scall .Rematch
 	winlosstext CooltrainerfReenaBeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wReenaFightCount
+	readmem wReenaFightCount
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
 	ifequal 1, .Fight1
 	ifequal 0, .LoadFight0
@@ -238,7 +238,7 @@
 	loadtrainer COOLTRAINERF, REENA1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wReenaFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wReenaFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_REENA
 	end
 
@@ -246,7 +246,7 @@
 	loadtrainer COOLTRAINERF, REENA2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wReenaFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wReenaFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_REENA
 	end
 
--- a/maps/Route29.asm
+++ b/maps/Route29.asm
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@
 	return
 
 .DoesTuscanyAppear:
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal TUESDAY, .TuscanyDisappears
 	appear ROUTE29_TUSCANY
 	return
@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@
 CatchingTutorialDudeScript:
 	faceplayer
 	opentext
-	checkcode VAR_BOXSPACE
+	readvar VAR_BOXSPACE
 	ifequal 0, .BoxFull
 	checkevent EVENT_LEARNED_TO_CATCH_POKEMON
 	iftrue .BoxFull
@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@
 	opentext
 	checkevent EVENT_GOT_PINK_BOW_FROM_TUSCANY
 	iftrue TuscanyTuesdayScript
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal TUESDAY, TuscanyNotTuesdayScript
 	checkevent EVENT_MET_TUSCANY_OF_TUESDAY
 	iftrue .MetTuscany
--- a/maps/Route30.asm
+++ b/maps/Route30.asm
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@
 	trainer YOUNGSTER, JOEY1, EVENT_BEAT_YOUNGSTER_JOEY, YoungsterJoey1SeenText, YoungsterJoey1BeatenText, 0, .Script
 
 .Script:
-	writecode VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_YOUNGSTER_JOEY
+	loadvar VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_YOUNGSTER_JOEY
 	endifjustbattled
 	opentext
 	checkflag ENGINE_JOEY
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@
 	askforphonenumber PHONE_YOUNGSTER_JOEY
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACTS_FULL, .PhoneFull
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACT_REFUSED, .NumberDeclined
-	trainertotext YOUNGSTER, JOEY1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, YOUNGSTER, JOEY1
 	scall .RegisteredNumber
 	jump .NumberAccepted
 
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@
 .Rematch:
 	scall .RematchStd
 	winlosstext YoungsterJoey1BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wJoeyFightCount
+	readmem wJoeyFightCount
 	ifequal 4, .Fight4
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@
 	loadtrainer YOUNGSTER, JOEY1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wJoeyFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wJoeyFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_JOEY
 	end
 
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@
 	loadtrainer YOUNGSTER, JOEY2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wJoeyFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wJoeyFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_JOEY
 	end
 
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@
 	loadtrainer YOUNGSTER, JOEY3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wJoeyFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wJoeyFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_JOEY
 	end
 
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@
 	loadtrainer YOUNGSTER, JOEY4
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wJoeyFightCount, 4
+	loadmem wJoeyFightCount, 4
 	clearflag ENGINE_JOEY
 	end
 
--- a/maps/Route31.asm
+++ b/maps/Route31.asm
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@
 	trainer BUG_CATCHER, WADE1, EVENT_BEAT_BUG_CATCHER_WADE, BugCatcherWade1SeenText, BugCatcherWade1BeatenText, 0, .Script
 
 .Script:
-	writecode VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_BUG_CATCHER_WADE
+	loadvar VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_BUG_CATCHER_WADE
 	endifjustbattled
 	opentext
 	checkflag ENGINE_WADE
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@
 	askforphonenumber PHONE_BUG_CATCHER_WADE
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACTS_FULL, .PhoneFullSTD
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACT_REFUSED, .DeclinedNumberSTD
-	trainertotext BUG_CATCHER, WADE1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, BUG_CATCHER, WADE1
 	scall .RegisterNumberSTD
 	jump .AcceptedNumberSTD
 
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@
 .WadeRematch:
 	scall .RematchSTD
 	winlosstext BugCatcherWade1BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wWadeFightCount
+	readmem wWadeFightCount
 	ifequal 4, .Fight4
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@
 	loadtrainer BUG_CATCHER, WADE1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wWadeFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wWadeFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_WADE
 	end
 
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@
 	loadtrainer BUG_CATCHER, WADE2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wWadeFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wWadeFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_WADE
 	end
 
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@
 	loadtrainer BUG_CATCHER, WADE3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wWadeFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wWadeFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_WADE
 	end
 
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@
 	loadtrainer BUG_CATCHER, WADE4
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wWadeFightCount, 4
+	loadmem wWadeFightCount, 4
 	clearflag ENGINE_WADE
 	end
 
--- a/maps/Route32.asm
+++ b/maps/Route32.asm
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@
 	end
 
 .Frieda:
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal FRIDAY, .FriedaAppears
 	disappear ROUTE32_FRIEDA
 	return
@@ -167,7 +167,7 @@
 	trainer FISHER, RALPH1, EVENT_BEAT_FISHER_RALPH, FisherRalph1SeenText, FisherRalph1BeatenText, 0, .Script
 
 .Script:
-	writecode VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_FISHER_RALPH
+	loadvar VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_FISHER_RALPH
 	endifjustbattled
 	opentext
 	checkflag ENGINE_RALPH
@@ -190,7 +190,7 @@
 	askforphonenumber PHONE_FISHER_RALPH
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACTS_FULL, .PhoneFull
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACT_REFUSED, .NumberDeclined
-	trainertotext FISHER, RALPH1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, FISHER, RALPH1
 	scall .RegisteredNumber
 	jump .NumberAccepted
 
@@ -197,7 +197,7 @@
 .Rematch:
 	scall .RematchStd
 	winlosstext FisherRalph1BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wRalphFightCount
+	readmem wRalphFightCount
 	ifequal 4, .Fight4
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
@@ -219,7 +219,7 @@
 	loadtrainer FISHER, RALPH1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wRalphFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wRalphFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_RALPH
 	end
 
@@ -227,7 +227,7 @@
 	loadtrainer FISHER, RALPH2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wRalphFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wRalphFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_RALPH
 	end
 
@@ -235,7 +235,7 @@
 	loadtrainer FISHER, RALPH3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wRalphFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wRalphFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_RALPH
 	end
 
@@ -243,7 +243,7 @@
 	loadtrainer FISHER, RALPH4
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wRalphFightCount, 4
+	loadmem wRalphFightCount, 4
 	clearflag ENGINE_RALPH
 	end
 
@@ -303,7 +303,7 @@
 	trainer PICNICKER, LIZ1, EVENT_BEAT_PICNICKER_LIZ, PicnickerLiz1SeenText, PicnickerLiz1BeatenText, 0, .Script
 
 .Script:
-	writecode VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_PICNICKER_LIZ
+	loadvar VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_PICNICKER_LIZ
 	endifjustbattled
 	opentext
 	checkflag ENGINE_LIZ
@@ -324,7 +324,7 @@
 	askforphonenumber PHONE_PICNICKER_LIZ
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACTS_FULL, .PhoneFull
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACT_REFUSED, .NumberDeclined
-	trainertotext PICNICKER, LIZ1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, PICNICKER, LIZ1
 	scall .RegisteredNumber
 	jump .NumberAccepted
 
@@ -331,7 +331,7 @@
 .Rematch:
 	scall .RematchStd
 	winlosstext PicnickerLiz1BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wLizFightCount
+	readmem wLizFightCount
 	ifequal 4, .Fight4
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
@@ -353,7 +353,7 @@
 	loadtrainer PICNICKER, LIZ1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wLizFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wLizFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_LIZ
 	end
 
@@ -361,7 +361,7 @@
 	loadtrainer PICNICKER, LIZ2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wLizFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wLizFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_LIZ
 	end
 
@@ -369,7 +369,7 @@
 	loadtrainer PICNICKER, LIZ3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wLizFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wLizFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_LIZ
 	end
 
@@ -377,7 +377,7 @@
 	loadtrainer PICNICKER, LIZ4
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wLizFightCount, 4
+	loadmem wLizFightCount, 4
 	clearflag ENGINE_LIZ
 	end
 
@@ -454,7 +454,7 @@
 	opentext
 	checkevent EVENT_GOT_POISON_BARB_FROM_FRIEDA
 	iftrue .Friday
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal FRIDAY, .NotFriday
 	checkevent EVENT_MET_FRIEDA_OF_FRIDAY
 	iftrue .MetFrieda
--- a/maps/Route33.asm
+++ b/maps/Route33.asm
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
 	trainer HIKER, ANTHONY2, EVENT_BEAT_HIKER_ANTHONY, HikerAnthony2SeenText, HikerAnthony2BeatenText, 0, .Script
 
 .Script:
-	writecode VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_HIKER_ANTHONY
+	loadvar VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_HIKER_ANTHONY
 	endifjustbattled
 	opentext
 	checkflag ENGINE_ANTHONY
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@
 	askforphonenumber PHONE_HIKER_ANTHONY
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACTS_FULL, .PhoneFull
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACT_REFUSED, .NumberDeclined
-	trainertotext HIKER, ANTHONY2, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, HIKER, ANTHONY2
 	scall .RegisteredNumber
 	jump .NumberAccepted
 
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@
 .Rematch:
 	scall .RematchStd
 	winlosstext HikerAnthony2BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wAnthonyFightCount
+	readmem wAnthonyFightCount
 	ifequal 4, .Fight4
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@
 	loadtrainer HIKER, ANTHONY2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wAnthonyFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wAnthonyFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_ANTHONY
 	end
 
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@
 	loadtrainer HIKER, ANTHONY1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wAnthonyFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wAnthonyFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_ANTHONY
 	end
 
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@
 	loadtrainer HIKER, ANTHONY3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wAnthonyFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wAnthonyFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_ANTHONY
 	end
 
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@
 	loadtrainer HIKER, ANTHONY4
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wAnthonyFightCount, 4
+	loadmem wAnthonyFightCount, 4
 	clearflag ENGINE_ANTHONY
 	end
 
--- a/maps/Route34.asm
+++ b/maps/Route34.asm
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@
 	closetext
 	ifequal TRUE, .end_fail
 	clearflag ENGINE_DAY_CARE_MAN_HAS_EGG
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal RIGHT, .walk_around_player
 	applymovement ROUTE34_GRAMPS, Route34MovementData_DayCareManWalksBackInside
 	playsound SFX_ENTER_DOOR
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@
 	trainer CAMPER, TODD1, EVENT_BEAT_CAMPER_TODD, CamperTodd1SeenText, CamperTodd1BeatenText, 0, .Script
 
 .Script:
-	writecode VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_CAMPER_TODD
+	loadvar VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_CAMPER_TODD
 	endifjustbattled
 	opentext
 	checkflag ENGINE_TODD
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@
 	askforphonenumber PHONE_CAMPER_TODD
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACTS_FULL, .PhoneFull
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACT_REFUSED, .NumberDeclined
-	trainertotext CAMPER, TODD1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, CAMPER, TODD1
 	scall .RegisteredNumber
 	jump .NumberAccepted
 
@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@
 .Rematch:
 	scall .RematchStd
 	winlosstext CamperTodd1BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wToddFightCount
+	readmem wToddFightCount
 	ifequal 4, .Fight4
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
@@ -141,7 +141,7 @@
 	loadtrainer CAMPER, TODD1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wToddFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wToddFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_TODD
 	end
 
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@
 	loadtrainer CAMPER, TODD2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wToddFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wToddFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_TODD
 	end
 
@@ -157,7 +157,7 @@
 	loadtrainer CAMPER, TODD3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wToddFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wToddFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_TODD
 	end
 
@@ -165,7 +165,7 @@
 	loadtrainer CAMPER, TODD4
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wToddFightCount, 4
+	loadmem wToddFightCount, 4
 	clearflag ENGINE_TODD
 	end
 
@@ -214,7 +214,7 @@
 	trainer PICNICKER, GINA1, EVENT_BEAT_PICNICKER_GINA, PicnickerGina1SeenText, PicnickerGina1BeatenText, 0, .Script
 
 .Script:
-	writecode VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_PICNICKER_GINA
+	loadvar VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_PICNICKER_GINA
 	endifjustbattled
 	opentext
 	checkflag ENGINE_GINA
@@ -237,7 +237,7 @@
 	askforphonenumber PHONE_PICNICKER_GINA
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACTS_FULL, .PhoneFull
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACT_REFUSED, .NumberDeclined
-	trainertotext PICNICKER, GINA1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, PICNICKER, GINA1
 	scall .RegisteredNumber
 	jump .NumberAccepted
 
@@ -244,7 +244,7 @@
 .Rematch:
 	scall .RematchStd
 	winlosstext PicnickerGina1BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wGinaFightCount
+	readmem wGinaFightCount
 	ifequal 4, .Fight4
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
@@ -266,7 +266,7 @@
 	loadtrainer PICNICKER, GINA1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wGinaFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wGinaFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_GINA
 	end
 
@@ -274,7 +274,7 @@
 	loadtrainer PICNICKER, GINA2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wGinaFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wGinaFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_GINA
 	end
 
@@ -282,7 +282,7 @@
 	loadtrainer PICNICKER, GINA3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wGinaFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wGinaFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_GINA
 	end
 
@@ -290,7 +290,7 @@
 	loadtrainer PICNICKER, GINA4
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wGinaFightCount, 4
+	loadmem wGinaFightCount, 4
 	clearflag ENGINE_GINA
 	end
 
--- a/maps/Route35.asm
+++ b/maps/Route35.asm
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@
 	trainer JUGGLER, IRWIN1, EVENT_BEAT_JUGGLER_IRWIN, JugglerIrwin1SeenText, JugglerIrwin1BeatenText, 0, .Script
 
 .Script:
-	writecode VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_JUGGLER_IRWIN
+	loadvar VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_JUGGLER_IRWIN
 	endifjustbattled
 	opentext
 	checkcellnum PHONE_JUGGLER_IRWIN
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@
 	askforphonenumber PHONE_JUGGLER_IRWIN
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACTS_FULL, Route35PhoneFullM
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACT_REFUSED, Route35NumberDeclinedM
-	trainertotext JUGGLER, IRWIN1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, JUGGLER, IRWIN1
 	scall Route35RegisteredNumberM
 	jump Route35NumberAcceptedM
 
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@
 	trainer BUG_CATCHER, ARNIE1, EVENT_BEAT_BUG_CATCHER_ARNIE, BugCatcherArnieSeenText, BugCatcherArnieBeatenText, 0, .Script
 
 .Script:
-	writecode VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_BUG_CATCHER_ARNIE
+	loadvar VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_BUG_CATCHER_ARNIE
 	endifjustbattled
 	opentext
 	checkflag ENGINE_ARNIE
@@ -153,7 +153,7 @@
 	askforphonenumber PHONE_BUG_CATCHER_ARNIE
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACTS_FULL, Route35PhoneFullM
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACT_REFUSED, Route35NumberDeclinedM
-	trainertotext BUG_CATCHER, ARNIE1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, BUG_CATCHER, ARNIE1
 	scall Route35RegisteredNumberM
 	jump Route35NumberAcceptedM
 
@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@
 .WantsBattle:
 	scall Route35RematchM
 	winlosstext BugCatcherArnieBeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wArnieFightCount
+	readmem wArnieFightCount
 	ifequal 4, .Fight4
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@
 	loadtrainer BUG_CATCHER, ARNIE1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wArnieFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wArnieFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_ARNIE
 	end
 
@@ -190,7 +190,7 @@
 	loadtrainer BUG_CATCHER, ARNIE2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wArnieFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wArnieFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_ARNIE
 	end
 
@@ -198,7 +198,7 @@
 	loadtrainer BUG_CATCHER, ARNIE3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wArnieFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wArnieFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_ARNIE
 	end
 
@@ -206,7 +206,7 @@
 	loadtrainer BUG_CATCHER, ARNIE4
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wArnieFightCount, 4
+	loadmem wArnieFightCount, 4
 	clearflag ENGINE_ARNIE
 	end
 
--- a/maps/Route35GoldenrodGate.asm
+++ b/maps/Route35GoldenrodGate.asm
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
 	writetext UnknownText_0x69e48
 	buttonsound
 	waitsfx
-	checkcode VAR_PARTYCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_PARTYCOUNT
 	ifequal PARTY_LENGTH, .partyfull
 	writetext UnknownText_0x69eb8
 	playsound SFX_KEY_ITEM
--- a/maps/Route35NationalParkGate.asm
+++ b/maps/Route35NationalParkGate.asm
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
 	return
 
 .CheckIfContestAvailable:
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal TUESDAY, .SetContestOfficer
 	ifequal THURSDAY, .SetContestOfficer
 	ifequal SATURDAY, .SetContestOfficer
@@ -55,9 +55,9 @@
 	applymovement PLAYER, MovementData_0x6a2e2
 	turnobject ROUTE35NATIONALPARKGATE_OFFICER1, RIGHT
 	opentext
-	checkcode VAR_CONTESTMINUTES
-	addvar 1
-	vartomem MEM_BUFFER_0
+	readvar VAR_CONTESTMINUTES
+	addval 1
+	getnum STRING_BUFFER_3
 	writetext UnknownText_0x6a79a
 	yesorno
 	iffalse .GoBackToContest
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@
 	end
 
 Route35OfficerScriptContest:
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal SUNDAY, Route35NationalParkGate_NoContestToday
 	ifequal MONDAY, Route35NationalParkGate_NoContestToday
 	ifequal WEDNESDAY, Route35NationalParkGate_NoContestToday
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@
 	writetext UnknownText_0x6a2eb
 	yesorno
 	iffalse Route35NationalParkGate_DeclinedToParticipate
-	checkcode VAR_PARTYCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_PARTYCOUNT
 	ifgreater 1, Route35NationalParkGate_LeaveTheRestBehind
 	special ContestDropOffMons
 	clearevent EVENT_LEFT_MONS_WITH_CONTEST_OFFICER
@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@
 	end
 
 Route35NationalParkGate_EnterContest:
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal LEFT, Route35NationalParkGate_FacingLeft
 	applymovement PLAYER, MovementData_0x6a2e5
 	end
@@ -126,9 +126,9 @@
 	end
 
 Route35NationalParkGate_LeaveTheRestBehind:
-	checkcode VAR_PARTYCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_PARTYCOUNT
 	ifless PARTY_LENGTH, Route35NationalParkGate_LessThanFullParty
-	checkcode VAR_BOXSPACE
+	readvar VAR_BOXSPACE
 	ifequal 0, Route35NationalParkGate_NoRoomInBox
 
 Route35NationalParkGate_LessThanFullParty:
--- a/maps/Route36.asm
+++ b/maps/Route36.asm
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
 	end
 
 .ArthurCallback:
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal THURSDAY, .ArthurAppears
 	disappear ROUTE36_ARTHUR
 	return
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@
 	waitbutton
 	closetext
 	clearevent EVENT_FLORIA_AT_FLOWER_SHOP
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal UP, .Up
 	applymovement ROUTE36_FLORIA, FloriaMovement1
 	disappear ROUTE36_FLORIA
@@ -168,7 +168,7 @@
 	trainer SCHOOLBOY, ALAN1, EVENT_BEAT_SCHOOLBOY_ALAN, SchoolboyAlan1SeenText, SchoolboyAlan1BeatenText, 0, .Script
 
 .Script:
-	writecode VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_SCHOOLBOY_ALAN
+	loadvar VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_SCHOOLBOY_ALAN
 	endifjustbattled
 	opentext
 	checkflag ENGINE_ALAN
@@ -191,7 +191,7 @@
 	askforphonenumber PHONE_SCHOOLBOY_ALAN
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACTS_FULL, .PhoneFull
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACT_REFUSED, .NumberDeclined
-	trainertotext SCHOOLBOY, ALAN1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, SCHOOLBOY, ALAN1
 	scall .RegisteredNumber
 	jump .NumberAccepted
 
@@ -198,7 +198,7 @@
 .ChooseRematch:
 	scall .Rematch
 	winlosstext SchoolboyAlan1BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wAlanFightCount
+	readmem wAlanFightCount
 	ifequal 4, .Fight4
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
@@ -220,7 +220,7 @@
 	loadtrainer SCHOOLBOY, ALAN1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wAlanFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wAlanFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_ALAN
 	end
 
@@ -228,7 +228,7 @@
 	loadtrainer SCHOOLBOY, ALAN2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wAlanFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wAlanFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_ALAN
 	end
 
@@ -236,7 +236,7 @@
 	loadtrainer SCHOOLBOY, ALAN3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wAlanFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wAlanFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_ALAN
 	end
 
@@ -244,7 +244,7 @@
 	loadtrainer SCHOOLBOY, ALAN4
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wAlanFightCount, 4
+	loadmem wAlanFightCount, 4
 	clearflag ENGINE_ALAN
 	end
 
@@ -318,7 +318,7 @@
 	opentext
 	checkevent EVENT_GOT_HARD_STONE_FROM_ARTHUR
 	iftrue .AlreadyGotStone
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal THURSDAY, ArthurNotThursdayScript
 	checkevent EVENT_MET_ARTHUR_OF_THURSDAY
 	iftrue .MetArthur
--- a/maps/Route36NationalParkGate.asm
+++ b/maps/Route36NationalParkGate.asm
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@
 .CheckIfContestAvailable:
 	checkevent EVENT_WARPED_FROM_ROUTE_35_NATIONAL_PARK_GATE
 	iftrue .Return
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal TUESDAY, .SetContestOfficer
 	ifequal THURSDAY, .SetContestOfficer
 	ifequal SATURDAY, .SetContestOfficer
@@ -64,9 +64,9 @@
 .LeavingContestEarly:
 	turnobject PLAYER, UP
 	opentext
-	checkcode VAR_CONTESTMINUTES
-	addvar 1
-	vartomem MEM_BUFFER_0
+	readvar VAR_CONTESTMINUTES
+	addval 1
+	getnum STRING_BUFFER_3
 	writetext UnknownText_0x6b284
 	yesorno
 	iffalse .GoBackToContest
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@
 	end
 
 Route36OfficerScriptContest:
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal SUNDAY, _ContestNotOn
 	ifequal MONDAY, _ContestNotOn
 	ifequal WEDNESDAY, _ContestNotOn
@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@
 	writetext UnknownText_0x6add5
 	yesorno
 	iffalse .DecidedNotToJoinContest
-	checkcode VAR_PARTYCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_PARTYCOUNT
 	ifgreater 1, .LeaveMonsWithOfficer
 	special ContestDropOffMons
 	clearevent EVENT_LEFT_MONS_WITH_CONTEST_OFFICER
@@ -179,9 +179,9 @@
 	end
 
 .LeaveMonsWithOfficer:
-	checkcode VAR_PARTYCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_PARTYCOUNT
 	ifless PARTY_LENGTH, .ContinueLeavingMons
-	checkcode VAR_BOXSPACE
+	readvar VAR_BOXSPACE
 	ifequal 0, .BoxFull
 .ContinueLeavingMons:
 	special CheckFirstMonIsEgg
--- a/maps/Route37.asm
+++ b/maps/Route37.asm
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 	callback MAPCALLBACK_OBJECTS, .Sunny
 
 .Sunny:
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal SUNDAY, .SunnyAppears
 	disappear ROUTE37_SUNNY
 	return
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@
 	opentext
 	checkevent EVENT_GOT_MAGNET_FROM_SUNNY
 	iftrue SunnySundayScript
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal SUNDAY, SunnyNotSundayScript
 	checkevent EVENT_MET_SUNNY_OF_SUNDAY
 	iftrue .MetSunny
--- a/maps/Route38.asm
+++ b/maps/Route38.asm
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@
 	trainer LASS, DANA1, EVENT_BEAT_LASS_DANA, LassDana1SeenText, LassDana1BeatenText, 0, .Script
 
 .Script
-	writecode VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_LASS_DANA
+	loadvar VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_LASS_DANA
 	endifjustbattled
 	opentext
 	checkflag ENGINE_DANA
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@
 	askforphonenumber PHONE_LASS_DANA
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACTS_FULL, .PhoneFull
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACT_REFUSED, .DeclinedPhoneNumber
-	trainertotext LASS, DANA1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, LASS, DANA1
 	scall .RegisteredPhoneNumber
 	jump .NumberAccepted
 
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@
 .DanaRematch:
 	scall .Rematch
 	winlosstext LassDana1BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wDanaFightCount
+	readmem wDanaFightCount
 	ifequal 4, .Fight4
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@
 	loadtrainer LASS, DANA1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wDanaFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wDanaFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_DANA
 	end
 
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@
 	loadtrainer LASS, DANA2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wDanaFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wDanaFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_DANA
 	end
 
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@
 	loadtrainer LASS, DANA3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wDanaFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wDanaFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_DANA
 	end
 
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@
 	loadtrainer LASS, DANA4
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wDanaFightCount, 4
+	loadmem wDanaFightCount, 4
 	clearflag ENGINE_DANA
 	end
 
@@ -176,7 +176,7 @@
 	trainer SCHOOLBOY, CHAD1, EVENT_BEAT_SCHOOLBOY_CHAD, SchoolboyChad1SeenText, SchoolboyChad1BeatenText, 0, .Script
 
 .Script
-	writecode VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_SCHOOLBOY_CHAD
+	loadvar VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_SCHOOLBOY_CHAD
 	endifjustbattled
 	opentext
 	checkflag ENGINE_CHAD
@@ -197,7 +197,7 @@
 	askforphonenumber PHONE_SCHOOLBOY_CHAD
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACTS_FULL, .PhoneFull
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACT_REFUSED, .SaidNo
-	trainertotext SCHOOLBOY, CHAD1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, SCHOOLBOY, CHAD1
 	scall .RegisteredChad
 	jump .HaveChadsNumber
 
@@ -204,7 +204,7 @@
 .ChadRematch:
 	scall .Rematch
 	winlosstext SchoolboyChad1BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wChadFightCount
+	readmem wChadFightCount
 	ifequal 4, .Fight4
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
@@ -226,7 +226,7 @@
 	loadtrainer SCHOOLBOY, CHAD1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wChadFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wChadFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_CHAD
 	end
 
@@ -234,7 +234,7 @@
 	loadtrainer SCHOOLBOY, CHAD2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wChadFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wChadFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_CHAD
 	end
 
@@ -242,7 +242,7 @@
 	loadtrainer SCHOOLBOY, CHAD3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wChadFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wChadFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_CHAD
 	end
 
@@ -250,7 +250,7 @@
 	loadtrainer SCHOOLBOY, CHAD4
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wChadFightCount, 4
+	loadmem wChadFightCount, 4
 	clearflag ENGINE_CHAD
 	end
 
--- a/maps/Route39.asm
+++ b/maps/Route39.asm
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
 	trainer POKEFANM, DEREK1, EVENT_BEAT_POKEFANM_DEREK, PokefanmDerekSeenText, PokefanmDerekBeatenText, 0, .Script
 
 .Script:
-	writecode VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_POKEFANM_DEREK
+	loadvar VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_POKEFANM_DEREK
 	endifjustbattled
 	opentext
 	checkflag ENGINE_DEREK_HAS_NUGGET
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@
 	askforphonenumber PHONE_POKEFANM_DEREK
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACTS_FULL, .PhoneFull
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACT_REFUSED, .NumberDeclined
-	trainertotext POKEFANM, DEREK1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, POKEFANM, DEREK1
 	scall .RegisteredNumber
 	jump .NumberAccepted
 
--- a/maps/Route39Barn.asm
+++ b/maps/Route39Barn.asm
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@
 	checkevent EVENT_HEALED_MOOMOO
 	iftrue .HappyCow
 	writetext MoomooWeakMooText
-	writebyte MILTANK
+	setval MILTANK
 	special PlaySlowCry
 	buttonsound
 	writetext Route39BarnItsCryIsWeakText
@@ -67,9 +67,9 @@
 	checkitem BERRY
 	iffalse .NoBerriesInBag
 	takeitem BERRY
-	copybytetovar wMooMooBerries
-	addvar 1
-	copyvartobyte wMooMooBerries
+	readmem wMooMooBerries
+	addval 1
+	writemem wMooMooBerries
 	ifequal 3, .ThreeBerries
 	ifequal 5, .FiveBerries
 	ifequal 7, .SevenBerries
--- a/maps/Route40.asm
+++ b/maps/Route40.asm
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
 
 .MonicaCallback:
 	clearevent EVENT_BATTLE_TOWER_OUTSIDE_SAILOR
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal MONDAY, .MonicaAppears
 	disappear ROUTE40_MONICA
 	return
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@
 	opentext
 	checkevent EVENT_GOT_SHARP_BEAK_FROM_MONICA
 	iftrue .Monday
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal MONDAY, .NotMonday
 	checkevent EVENT_MET_MONICA_OF_MONDAY
 	iftrue .MetMonica
--- a/maps/Route42.asm
+++ b/maps/Route42.asm
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@
 	trainer FISHER, TULLY1, EVENT_BEAT_FISHER_TULLY, FisherTullySeenText, FisherTullyBeatenText, 0, .Script
 
 .Script:
-	writecode VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_FISHER_TULLY
+	loadvar VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_FISHER_TULLY
 	endifjustbattled
 	opentext
 	checkflag ENGINE_TULLY
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@
 	askforphonenumber PHONE_FISHER_TULLY
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACTS_FULL, .PhoneFull
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACT_REFUSED, .NumberDeclined
-	trainertotext FISHER, TULLY1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, FISHER, TULLY1
 	scall .RegisteredNumber
 	jump .NumberAccepted
 
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@
 .WantsBattle:
 	scall .Rematch
 	winlosstext FisherTullyBeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wTullyFightCount
+	readmem wTullyFightCount
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
 	ifequal 1, .Fight1
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@
 	loadtrainer FISHER, TULLY1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wTullyFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wTullyFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_TULLY
 	end
 
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@
 	loadtrainer FISHER, TULLY2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wTullyFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wTullyFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_TULLY
 	end
 
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@
 	loadtrainer FISHER, TULLY3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wTullyFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wTullyFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_TULLY
 	end
 
--- a/maps/Route43.asm
+++ b/maps/Route43.asm
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@
 	trainer POKEMANIAC, BRENT1, EVENT_BEAT_POKEMANIAC_BRENT, PokemaniacBrentSeenText, PokemaniacBrentBeatenText, 0, .Script
 
 .Script:
-	writecode VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_POKEMANIAC_BRENT
+	loadvar VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_POKEMANIAC_BRENT
 	endifjustbattled
 	opentext
 	checkflag ENGINE_BRENT
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@
 	askforphonenumber PHONE_POKEMANIAC_BRENT
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACTS_FULL, .PhoneFull
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACT_REFUSED, .NumberDeclined
-	trainertotext POKEMANIAC, BRENT1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, POKEMANIAC, BRENT1
 	scall .RegisteredNumber
 	jump .NumberAccepted
 
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@
 .WantsBattle:
 	scall .Rematch
 	winlosstext PokemaniacBrentBeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wBrentFightCount
+	readmem wBrentFightCount
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
 	ifequal 1, .Fight1
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@
 	loadtrainer POKEMANIAC, BRENT1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wBrentFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wBrentFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_BRENT
 	end
 
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@
 	loadtrainer POKEMANIAC, BRENT2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wBrentFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wBrentFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_BRENT
 	end
 
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@
 	loadtrainer POKEMANIAC, BRENT3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wBrentFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wBrentFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_BRENT
 	end
 
@@ -177,7 +177,7 @@
 	trainer PICNICKER, TIFFANY3, EVENT_BEAT_PICNICKER_TIFFANY, PicnickerTiffanySeenText, PicnickerTiffanyBeatenText, 0, .Script
 
 .Script:
-	writecode VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_PICNICKER_TIFFANY
+	loadvar VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_PICNICKER_TIFFANY
 	endifjustbattled
 	opentext
 	checkflag ENGINE_TIFFANY
@@ -202,7 +202,7 @@
 	askforphonenumber PHONE_PICNICKER_TIFFANY
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACTS_FULL, .PhoneFull
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACT_REFUSED, .NumberDeclined
-	trainertotext PICNICKER, TIFFANY3, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, PICNICKER, TIFFANY3
 	scall .RegisteredNumber
 	jump .NumberAccepted
 
@@ -209,7 +209,7 @@
 .WantsBattle:
 	scall .Rematch
 	winlosstext PicnickerTiffanyBeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wTiffanyFightCount
+	readmem wTiffanyFightCount
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
 	ifequal 1, .Fight1
@@ -227,7 +227,7 @@
 	loadtrainer PICNICKER, TIFFANY3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wTiffanyFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wTiffanyFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_TIFFANY
 	end
 
@@ -235,7 +235,7 @@
 	loadtrainer PICNICKER, TIFFANY1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wTiffanyFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wTiffanyFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_TIFFANY
 	end
 
@@ -243,7 +243,7 @@
 	loadtrainer PICNICKER, TIFFANY2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wTiffanyFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wTiffanyFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_TIFFANY
 	end
 
--- a/maps/Route43Gate.asm
+++ b/maps/Route43Gate.asm
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@
 
 .RocketTakeover:
 	playmusic MUSIC_ROCKET_ENCOUNTER
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal DOWN, RocketScript_Southbound
 	ifequal UP, RocketScript_Northbound
 	setscene SCENE_FINISHED
--- a/maps/Route44.asm
+++ b/maps/Route44.asm
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
 	trainer BIRD_KEEPER, VANCE1, EVENT_BEAT_BIRD_KEEPER_VANCE, BirdKeeperVance1SeenText, BirdKeeperVance1BeatenText, 0, .Script
 
 .Script:
-	writecode VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_BIRDKEEPER_VANCE
+	loadvar VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_BIRDKEEPER_VANCE
 	endifjustbattled
 	opentext
 	checkflag ENGINE_VANCE
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@
 	askforphonenumber PHONE_BIRDKEEPER_VANCE
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACTS_FULL, Route44PhoneFullM
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACT_REFUSED, Route44NumberDeclinedM
-	trainertotext BIRD_KEEPER, VANCE1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, BIRD_KEEPER, VANCE1
 	scall Route44RegisteredNumberM
 	jump Route44NumberAcceptedM
 
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@
 .WantsBattle:
 	scall Route44RematchM
 	winlosstext BirdKeeperVance1BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wVanceFightCount
+	readmem wVanceFightCount
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
 	ifequal 1, .Fight1
 	ifequal 0, .LoadFight0
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@
 	loadtrainer BIRD_KEEPER, VANCE1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wVanceFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wVanceFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_VANCE
 	end
 
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@
 	loadtrainer BIRD_KEEPER, VANCE2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wVanceFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wVanceFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_VANCE
 	end
 
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@
 	trainer FISHER, WILTON1, EVENT_BEAT_FISHER_WILTON, FisherWilton1SeenText, FisherWilton1BeatenText, 0, .Script
 
 .Script:
-	writecode VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_FISHER_WILTON
+	loadvar VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_FISHER_WILTON
 	endifjustbattled
 	opentext
 	checkflag ENGINE_WILTON
@@ -185,7 +185,7 @@
 	askforphonenumber PHONE_FISHER_WILTON
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACTS_FULL, Route44PhoneFullM
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACT_REFUSED, Route44NumberDeclinedM
-	trainertotext FISHER, WILTON1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, FISHER, WILTON1
 	scall Route44RegisteredNumberM
 	jump Route44NumberAcceptedM
 
@@ -192,7 +192,7 @@
 .WantsBattle:
 	scall Route44RematchM
 	winlosstext FisherWilton1BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wWiltonFightCount
+	readmem wWiltonFightCount
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
 	ifequal 1, .Fight1
 	ifequal 0, .LoadFight0
@@ -206,7 +206,7 @@
 	loadtrainer FISHER, WILTON1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wWiltonFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wWiltonFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_WILTON
 	end
 
@@ -214,7 +214,7 @@
 	loadtrainer FISHER, WILTON2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wWiltonFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wWiltonFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_WILTON
 	end
 
--- a/maps/Route45.asm
+++ b/maps/Route45.asm
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
 	trainer BLACKBELT_T, KENJI3, EVENT_BEAT_BLACKBELT_KENJI, BlackbeltKenji3SeenText, BlackbeltKenji3BeatenText, 0, .Script
 
 .Script:
-	writecode VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_BLACKBELT_KENJI
+	loadvar VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_BLACKBELT_KENJI
 	endifjustbattled
 	opentext
 	checkcellnum PHONE_BLACKBELT_KENJI
@@ -42,12 +42,12 @@
 	askforphonenumber PHONE_BLACKBELT_KENJI
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACTS_FULL, Route45PhoneFullM
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACT_REFUSED, Route45NumberDeclinedM
-	trainertotext BLACKBELT_T, KENJI3, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, BLACKBELT_T, KENJI3
 	scall Route45RegisteredNumberM
 	jump Route45NumberAcceptedM
 
 .Registered:
-	checkcode VAR_KENJI_BREAK
+	readvar VAR_KENJI_BREAK
 	ifnotequal 1, Route45NumberAcceptedM
 	checktime MORN
 	iftrue .Morning
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@
 	trainer HIKER, PARRY3, EVENT_BEAT_HIKER_PARRY, HikerParry3SeenText, HikerParry3BeatenText, 0, .Script
 
 .Script:
-	writecode VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_HIKER_PARRY
+	loadvar VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_HIKER_PARRY
 	endifjustbattled
 	opentext
 	checkflag ENGINE_PARRY
@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@
 	askforphonenumber PHONE_HIKER_PARRY
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACTS_FULL, Route45PhoneFullM
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACT_REFUSED, Route45NumberDeclinedM
-	trainertotext HIKER, PARRY1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, HIKER, PARRY1
 	scall Route45RegisteredNumberM
 	jump Route45NumberAcceptedM
 
@@ -176,7 +176,7 @@
 .WantsBattle:
 	scall Route45RematchM
 	winlosstext HikerParry3BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wParryFightCount
+	readmem wParryFightCount
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
 	ifequal 1, .Fight1
 	ifequal 0, .LoadFight0
@@ -190,7 +190,7 @@
 	loadtrainer HIKER, PARRY3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wParryFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wParryFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_PARRY
 	end
 
@@ -198,7 +198,7 @@
 	loadtrainer HIKER, PARRY1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wParryFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wParryFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_PARRY
 	end
 
--- a/maps/Route46.asm
+++ b/maps/Route46.asm
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@
 	trainer PICNICKER, ERIN1, EVENT_BEAT_PICNICKER_ERIN, PicnickerErin1SeenText, PicnickerErin1BeatenText, 0, .Script
 
 .Script:
-	writecode VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_PICNICKER_ERIN
+	loadvar VAR_CALLERID, PHONE_PICNICKER_ERIN
 	endifjustbattled
 	opentext
 	checkflag ENGINE_ERIN
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@
 	askforphonenumber PHONE_PICNICKER_ERIN
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACTS_FULL, Route46PhoneFullF
 	ifequal PHONE_CONTACT_REFUSED, Route46NumberDeclinedF
-	trainertotext PICNICKER, ERIN1, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, PICNICKER, ERIN1
 	scall Route46RegisteredNumberF
 	jump Route46NumberAcceptedF
 
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@
 .WantsBattle:
 	scall Route46RematchF
 	winlosstext PicnickerErin1BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wErinFightCount
+	readmem wErinFightCount
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
 	ifequal 1, .Fight1
 	ifequal 0, .LoadFight0
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@
 	loadtrainer PICNICKER, ERIN1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wErinFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wErinFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_ERIN
 	end
 
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@
 	loadtrainer PICNICKER, ERIN2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wErinFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wErinFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_ERIN
 	end
 
--- a/maps/RuinsOfAlphAerodactylChamber.asm
+++ b/maps/RuinsOfAlphAerodactylChamber.asm
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@
 
 RuinsOfAlphAerodactylChamberPuzzle:
 	refreshscreen
-	writebyte UNOWNPUZZLE_AERODACTYL
+	setval UNOWNPUZZLE_AERODACTYL
 	special UnownPuzzle
 	closetext
 	iftrue .PuzzleComplete
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@
 RuinsOfAlphAerodactylChamberWallPatternLeft:
 	opentext
 	writetext RuinsOfAlphAerodactylChamberWallPatternLeftText
-	writebyte UNOWNWORDS_LIGHT
+	setval UNOWNWORDS_LIGHT
 	special DisplayUnownWords
 	closetext
 	end
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@
 	iftrue .WallOpen
 	opentext
 	writetext RuinsOfAlphAerodactylChamberWallPatternRightText
-	writebyte UNOWNWORDS_LIGHT
+	setval UNOWNWORDS_LIGHT
 	special DisplayUnownWords
 	closetext
 	end
--- a/maps/RuinsOfAlphHoOhChamber.asm
+++ b/maps/RuinsOfAlphHoOhChamber.asm
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@
 
 RuinsOfAlphHoOhChamberPuzzle:
 	refreshscreen
-	writebyte UNOWNPUZZLE_HO_OH
+	setval UNOWNPUZZLE_HO_OH
 	special UnownPuzzle
 	closetext
 	iftrue .PuzzleComplete
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@
 RuinsOfAlphHoOhChamberWallPatternLeft:
 	opentext
 	writetext RuinsOfAlphHoOhChamberWallPatternLeftText
-	writebyte UNOWNWORDS_HO_OH
+	setval UNOWNWORDS_HO_OH
 	special DisplayUnownWords
 	closetext
 	end
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@
 	iftrue .WallOpen
 	opentext
 	writetext RuinsOfAlphHoOhChamberWallPatternRightText
-	writebyte UNOWNWORDS_HO_OH
+	setval UNOWNWORDS_HO_OH
 	special DisplayUnownWords
 	closetext
 	end
--- a/maps/RuinsOfAlphKabutoChamber.asm
+++ b/maps/RuinsOfAlphKabutoChamber.asm
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@
 
 RuinsOfAlphKabutoChamberPuzzle:
 	refreshscreen
-	writebyte UNOWNPUZZLE_KABUTO
+	setval UNOWNPUZZLE_KABUTO
 	special UnownPuzzle
 	closetext
 	iftrue .PuzzleComplete
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@
 RuinsOfAlphKabutoChamberScientistScript:
 	faceplayer
 	opentext
-	checkcode VAR_UNOWNCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_UNOWNCOUNT
 	ifequal NUM_UNOWN, .AllUnownCaught
 	checkevent EVENT_WALL_OPENED_IN_KABUTO_CHAMBER
 	iftrue .WallOpen
@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@
 RuinsOfAlphKabutoChamberWallPatternLeft:
 	opentext
 	writetext RuinsOfAlphKabutoChamberWallPatternLeftText
-	writebyte UNOWNWORDS_ESCAPE
+	setval UNOWNWORDS_ESCAPE
 	special DisplayUnownWords
 	closetext
 	end
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@
 	iftrue .WallOpen
 	opentext
 	writetext RuinsOfAlphKabutoChamberWallPatternRightText
-	writebyte UNOWNWORDS_ESCAPE
+	setval UNOWNWORDS_ESCAPE
 	special DisplayUnownWords
 	closetext
 	end
--- a/maps/RuinsOfAlphOmanyteChamber.asm
+++ b/maps/RuinsOfAlphOmanyteChamber.asm
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@
 
 RuinsOfAlphOmanyteChamberPuzzle:
 	refreshscreen
-	writebyte UNOWNPUZZLE_OMANYTE
+	setval UNOWNPUZZLE_OMANYTE
 	special UnownPuzzle
 	closetext
 	iftrue .PuzzleComplete
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@
 RuinsOfAlphOmanyteChamberWallPatternLeft:
 	opentext
 	writetext RuinsOfAlphOmanyteChamberWallPatternLeftText
-	writebyte UNOWNWORDS_WATER
+	setval UNOWNWORDS_WATER
 	special DisplayUnownWords
 	closetext
 	end
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@
 	iftrue .WallOpen
 	opentext
 	writetext RuinsOfAlphOmanyteChamberWallPatternRightText
-	writebyte UNOWNWORDS_WATER
+	setval UNOWNWORDS_WATER
 	special DisplayUnownWords
 	closetext
 	end
--- a/maps/RuinsOfAlphOutside.asm
+++ b/maps/RuinsOfAlphOutside.asm
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
 	jump .NoScientist
 
 .MaybeScientist:
-	checkcode VAR_UNOWNCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_UNOWNCOUNT
 	ifgreater 2, .YesScientist
 	jump .NoScientist
 
--- a/maps/RuinsOfAlphResearchCenter.asm
+++ b/maps/RuinsOfAlphResearchCenter.asm
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@
 RuinsOfAlphResearchCenterScientist3Script:
 	faceplayer
 	opentext
-	checkcode VAR_UNOWNCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_UNOWNCOUNT
 	ifequal NUM_UNOWN, .PrinterAvailable
 	writetext RuinsOfAlphResearchCenterScientist3Text
 	waitbutton
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@
 RuinsOfAlphResearchCenterScientist1Script:
 	faceplayer
 	opentext
-	checkcode VAR_UNOWNCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_UNOWNCOUNT
 	ifequal NUM_UNOWN, .GotAllUnown
 	checkflag ENGINE_UNOWN_DEX
 	iftrue .GotUnownDex
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@
 RuinsOfAlphResearchCenterScientist2Script:
 	faceplayer
 	opentext
-	checkcode VAR_UNOWNCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_UNOWNCOUNT
 	ifequal NUM_UNOWN, .GotAllUnown
 	checkevent EVENT_MADE_UNOWN_APPEAR_IN_RUINS
 	iftrue .UnownAppeared
@@ -134,7 +134,7 @@
 	opentext
 	checkevent EVENT_RUINS_OF_ALPH_RESEARCH_CENTER_SCIENTIST
 	iftrue .SkipChecking
-	checkcode VAR_UNOWNCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_UNOWNCOUNT
 	ifequal NUM_UNOWN, .GotAllUnown
 .SkipChecking:
 	writetext RuinsOfAlphResearchCenterComputerText
@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@
 	opentext
 	checkevent EVENT_RUINS_OF_ALPH_RESEARCH_CENTER_SCIENTIST
 	iftrue .SkipChecking
-	checkcode VAR_UNOWNCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_UNOWNCOUNT
 	ifequal NUM_UNOWN, .PrinterAvailable
 .SkipChecking:
 	writetext RuinsOfAlphResearchCenterPrinterText_DoesntWork
--- a/maps/SaffronGym.asm
+++ b/maps/SaffronGym.asm
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@
 	iftrue .Beaten
 	jumpstd gymstatue1
 .Beaten:
-	trainertotext SABRINA, SABRINA1, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_4, SABRINA, SABRINA1
 	jumpstd gymstatue2
 
 SabrinaIntroText:
--- a/maps/SaffronMagnetTrainStation.asm
+++ b/maps/SaffronMagnetTrainStation.asm
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
 	closetext
 	applymovement SAFFRONMAGNETTRAINSTATION_OFFICER, MovementData_0x18a88f
 	applymovement PLAYER, MovementData_0x18a898
-	writebyte TRUE
+	setval TRUE
 	special MagnetTrain
 	warpcheck
 	newloadmap MAPSETUP_TRAIN
--- a/maps/TeamRocketBaseB1F.asm
+++ b/maps/TeamRocketBaseB1F.asm
@@ -450,7 +450,7 @@
 	cry VOLTORB
 	special FadeInPalettes
 	setlasttalked -1
-	writecode VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_TRAP
+	loadvar VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_TRAP
 	loadwildmon VOLTORB, 23
 	startbattle
 	end
@@ -460,7 +460,7 @@
 	cry GEODUDE
 	special FadeInPalettes
 	setlasttalked -1
-	writecode VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_TRAP
+	loadvar VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_TRAP
 	loadwildmon GEODUDE, 21
 	startbattle
 	end
@@ -470,7 +470,7 @@
 	cry KOFFING
 	special FadeInPalettes
 	setlasttalked -1
-	writecode VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_TRAP
+	loadvar VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_TRAP
 	loadwildmon KOFFING, 21
 	startbattle
 	end
--- a/maps/TeamRocketBaseB2F.asm
+++ b/maps/TeamRocketBaseB2F.asm
@@ -175,7 +175,7 @@
 	closetext
 	setscene SCENE_TEAMROCKETBASEB2F_ROCKET_BOSS
 	setevent EVENT_LANCE_HEALED_YOU_IN_TEAM_ROCKET_BASE
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal RIGHT, .FacingRight
 	applymovement TEAMROCKETBASEB2F_LANCE, MovementData_0x6d212
 	disappear TEAMROCKETBASEB2F_LANCE
--- a/maps/TinTower1F.asm
+++ b/maps/TinTower1F.asm
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@
 	checkevent EVENT_FOUGHT_SUICUNE
 	iftrue .FoughtSuicune
 	appear TINTOWER1F_SUICUNE
-	writebyte RAIKOU
+	setval RAIKOU
 	special MonCheck
 	iftrue .NoRaikou
 	appear TINTOWER1F_RAIKOU
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@
 .NoRaikou:
 	disappear TINTOWER1F_RAIKOU
 .CheckEntei:
-	writebyte ENTEI
+	setval ENTEI
 	special MonCheck
 	iftrue .NoEntei
 	appear TINTOWER1F_ENTEI
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@
 .SuicuneBattle:
 	applymovement PLAYER, TinTowerPlayerMovement1
 	pause 15
-	writebyte RAIKOU
+	setval RAIKOU
 	special MonCheck
 	iftrue .Next1 ; if player caught Raikou, he doesn't appear in Tin Tower
 	applymovement TINTOWER1F_RAIKOU, TinTowerRaikouMovement1
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@
 	playsound SFX_EXIT_BUILDING
 	waitsfx
 .Next1:
-	writebyte ENTEI
+	setval ENTEI
 	special MonCheck
 	iftrue .Next2 ; if player caught Entei, he doesn't appear in Tin Tower
 	applymovement TINTOWER1F_ENTEI, TinTowerEnteiMovement1
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@
 	cry SUICUNE
 	pause 20
 	loadwildmon SUICUNE, 40
-	writecode VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_SUICUNE
+	loadvar VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_SUICUNE
 	startbattle
 	dontrestartmapmusic
 	disappear TINTOWER1F_SUICUNE
--- a/maps/TinTowerRoof.asm
+++ b/maps/TinTowerRoof.asm
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@
 	pause 15
 	closetext
 	setevent EVENT_FOUGHT_HO_OH
-	writecode VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_FORCEITEM
+	loadvar VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_FORCEITEM
 	loadwildmon HO_OH, 60
 	startbattle
 	disappear TINTOWERROOF_HO_OH
--- a/maps/TrainerHouseB1F.asm
+++ b/maps/TrainerHouseB1F.asm
@@ -20,11 +20,11 @@
 	buttonsound
 	special TrainerHouse
 	iffalse .GetCal3Name
-	trainertotext CAL, CAL2, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, CAL, CAL2
 	jump .GotName
 
 .GetCal3Name:
-	trainertotext CAL, CAL3, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_3, CAL, CAL3
 .GotName:
 	writetext TrainerHouseB1FYourOpponentIsText
 	buttonsound
--- a/maps/UnionCaveB2F.asm
+++ b/maps/UnionCaveB2F.asm
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
 .Lapras:
 	checkflag ENGINE_UNION_CAVE_LAPRAS
 	iftrue .NoAppear
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal FRIDAY, .Appear
 .NoAppear:
 	disappear UNIONCAVEB2F_LAPRAS
--- a/maps/VermilionCity.asm
+++ b/maps/VermilionCity.asm
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@
 	pause 15
 	cry SNORLAX
 	closetext
-	writecode VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_FORCEITEM
+	loadvar VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_FORCEITEM
 	loadwildmon SNORLAX, 50
 	startbattle
 	disappear VERMILIONCITY_BIG_SNORLAX
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@
 	opentext
 	checkevent EVENT_GOT_HP_UP_FROM_VERMILION_GUY
 	iftrue .AlreadyGotItem
-	checkcode VAR_BADGES
+	readvar VAR_BADGES
 	ifequal NUM_BADGES, .AllBadges
 	ifgreater 13, .MostBadges
 	ifgreater 9, .SomeBadges
--- a/maps/VermilionGym.asm
+++ b/maps/VermilionGym.asm
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@
 	iftrue .Beaten
 	jumpstd gymstatue1
 .Beaten:
-	trainertotext LT_SURGE, LT_SURGE1, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_4, LT_SURGE, LT_SURGE1
 	jumpstd gymstatue2
 
 LtSurgeIntroText:
--- a/maps/VermilionPort.asm
+++ b/maps/VermilionPort.asm
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@
 	iftrue .skip
 	turnobject PLAYER, LEFT
 	opentext
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal MONDAY, .NextShipWednesday
 	ifequal TUESDAY, .NextShipWednesday
 	ifequal THURSDAY, .NextShipSunday
@@ -146,7 +146,7 @@
 	opentext
 	checkevent EVENT_TEMPORARY_UNTIL_MAP_RELOAD_1
 	iftrue VermilionPortAlreadyRodeScript
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal MONDAY, .NextShipWednesday
 	ifequal TUESDAY, .NextShipWednesday
 	ifequal THURSDAY, .NextShipSunday
--- a/maps/VictoryRoadGate.asm
+++ b/maps/VictoryRoadGate.asm
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@
 	opentext
 	writetext VictoryRoadGateOfficerText
 	buttonsound
-	checkcode VAR_BADGES
+	readvar VAR_BADGES
 	ifgreater NUM_JOHTO_BADGES - 1, .AllEightBadges
 	writetext VictoryRoadGateNotEnoughBadgesText
 	waitbutton
--- a/maps/VioletGym.asm
+++ b/maps/VioletGym.asm
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
 	playsound SFX_GET_BADGE
 	waitsfx
 	setflag ENGINE_ZEPHYRBADGE
-	checkcode VAR_BADGES
+	readvar VAR_BADGES
 	scall VioletGymActivateRockets
 .FightDone:
 	checkevent EVENT_GOT_TM31_MUD_SLAP
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@
 	iftrue .Beaten
 	jumpstd gymstatue1
 .Beaten:
-	trainertotext FALKNER, FALKNER1, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_4, FALKNER, FALKNER1
 	jumpstd gymstatue2
 
 FalknerIntroText:
--- a/maps/VioletPokecenter1F.asm
+++ b/maps/VioletPokecenter1F.asm
@@ -22,10 +22,10 @@
 .AskTakeEgg:
 	yesorno
 	iffalse .RefusedEgg
-	checkcode VAR_PARTYCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_PARTYCOUNT
 	ifequal PARTY_LENGTH, .PartyFull
 	giveegg TOGEPI, 5
-	stringtotext .eggname, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	getstring STRING_BUFFER_4, .eggname
 	scall .AideGivesEgg
 	setevent EVENT_GOT_TOGEPI_EGG_FROM_ELMS_AIDE
 	clearevent EVENT_ELMS_AIDE_IN_LAB
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
 	writetext UnknownText_0x695c5
 	waitbutton
 	closetext
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal UP, .AideWalksAroundPlayer
 	turnobject PLAYER, DOWN
 	applymovement VIOLETPOKECENTER1F_SCIENTIST, MovementData_AideWalksStraightOutOfPokecenter
--- a/maps/ViridianGym.asm
+++ b/maps/ViridianGym.asm
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@
 	jumpstd gymstatue1
 
 .Beaten:
-	trainertotext BLUE, BLUE1, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_4, BLUE, BLUE1
 	jumpstd gymstatue2
 
 LeaderBlueBeforeText:
--- a/maps/WhirlIslandLugiaChamber.asm
+++ b/maps/WhirlIslandLugiaChamber.asm
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@
 	pause 15
 	closetext
 	setevent EVENT_FOUGHT_LUGIA
-	writecode VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_FORCEITEM
+	loadvar VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_FORCEITEM
 	loadwildmon LUGIA, 60
 	startbattle
 	disappear WHIRLISLANDLUGIACHAMBER_LUGIA