convert specialeffect calls with strings to use GID

12 files changed, 83 insertions, 83 deletions

diff --git a/npc/re/cities/dewata.txt b/npc/re/cities/dewata.txt
index 850165b0e..064cdc461 100644
--- a/npc/re/cities/dewata.txt
+++ b/npc/re/cities/dewata.txt
@@ -569,10 +569,10 @@ dewata,89,191,6	script	Small Shrine#dew1	CLEAR_NPC,{
 
 L_Wish:
 	mes "Mysterious energy comes out from the shrine.";
-	specialeffect EF_FLASHER,AREA,"Small Shrine#dew1";
-	specialeffect EF_FLASHER,AREA,"Small Shrine#dew2";
-	specialeffect EF_FLASHER,AREA,"Small Shrine#dew3";
-	specialeffect EF_FLASHER,AREA,"Small Shrine#dew4";
+	specialeffect(EF_FLASHER, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Small Shrine#dew1"));
+	specialeffect(EF_FLASHER, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Small Shrine#dew2"));
+	specialeffect(EF_FLASHER, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Small Shrine#dew3"));
+	specialeffect(EF_FLASHER, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Small Shrine#dew4"));
 	next;
 	mes "You have received the shrine's blessing.";
 	specialeffect(EF_BLESSING, AREA, playerattached());
diff --git a/npc/re/events/halloween_2014.txt b/npc/re/events/halloween_2014.txt
index 8940a867a..50786f2e9 100644
--- a/npc/re/events/halloween_2014.txt
+++ b/npc/re/events/halloween_2014.txt
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@
 			mes "[Mighty Priest]";
 			mes "Dear Odin, show me your love!";
 			mes "Heal me with your love! Great!! Bam!!!!!";
-			specialeffect EF_HEAL2,AREA,"Exhausted Priest#pron14hal";
+			specialeffect(EF_HEAL2, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Exhausted Priest#pron14hal"));
 			emotion e_swt, 1;
 			next;
 			mes "[Mighty Priest]";
@@ -1373,8 +1373,8 @@ niflheim,193,186,6	script	Bonfire Spirit#14hal	4_TRACE,{
 	OnTimer21000:
 	OnTimer23000:
 	OnTimer25000:
-		specialeffect EF_TORCH,AREA,"Bonfire Spirit#14hal";
-		specialeffect EF_DRAGONSMOKE,AREA,"Bonfire Spirit#14hal";
+		specialeffect(EF_TORCH, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Bonfire Spirit#14hal"));
+		specialeffect(EF_DRAGONSMOKE, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Bonfire Spirit#14hal"));
 		end;
 
 	OnTimer5000:
@@ -1383,16 +1383,16 @@ niflheim,193,186,6	script	Bonfire Spirit#14hal	4_TRACE,{
 	OnTimer13000:
 	OnTimer14000:
 	OnTimer16000:
-		specialeffect EF_DRAGONSMOKE,AREA,"Bonfire Spirit#14hal";
+		specialeffect(EF_DRAGONSMOKE, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Bonfire Spirit#14hal"));
 		end;
 
 	OnTimer19000:
 		npctalk "Oh, No! The fire is dying!!!! Fire!!!!!!!!!!!!";
-		specialeffect EF_DRAGONSMOKE,AREA,"Bonfire Spirit#14hal";
+		specialeffect(EF_DRAGONSMOKE, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Bonfire Spirit#14hal"));
 		end;
 
 	OnTimer20000:
-		specialeffect EF_SIGHTRASHER,AREA,"Bonfire Spirit#14hal";
+		specialeffect(EF_SIGHTRASHER, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Bonfire Spirit#14hal"));
 		end;
 
 	OnTimer27000:
@@ -1543,7 +1543,7 @@ prt_church,96,91,4	script	Spiritual Sister#14hal	1_F_PRIEST,5,5,{
 			mes "This is enough. I can make it soon.";
 			mes "Odin Crystal power! with Holy light!!!!";
 			next;
-			specialeffect EF_HOLYHIT,AREA,"Spiritual Sister#14hal";
+			specialeffect(EF_HOLYHIT, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Spiritual Sister#14hal"));
 			mes "[Sister Haley]";
 			mes "Whoa~ It's done.";
 			mes "Hold  ^0000cd this in your pocket^000000 and go to the crowd with live and dead ones, you will see who is dead or live.";
@@ -1691,7 +1691,7 @@ xmas_in,160,175,1	script	Worried Wife#14hal	4_F_05,{
 			mes "["+strcharinfo(PC_NAME)+"]";
 			mes "It's almost ran out.. Why not he wakes up..";
 			mes "Oh!!";
-			specialeffect EF_RESURRECTION,AREA,"Richard#14hal02";
+			specialeffect(EF_RESURRECTION, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Richard#14hal02"));
 			next;
 			mes "[Richard]";
 			mes "Uhh.. Umm..";
@@ -1726,7 +1726,7 @@ xmas_in,160,175,1	script	Worried Wife#14hal	4_F_05,{
 			next;
 			mes "[Richard's Daughter]";
 			mes "Dad!!!";
-			specialeffect EF_SONICBLOWHIT,AREA,"Richard#14hal02";
+			specialeffect(EF_SONICBLOWHIT, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Richard#14hal02"));
 			next;
 			mes "[Richard]";
 			mes "O, Ouch!!!";
diff --git a/npc/re/instances/BangungotHospital.txt b/npc/re/instances/BangungotHospital.txt
index 424626ac9..9e8e836c4 100644
--- a/npc/re/instances/BangungotHospital.txt
+++ b/npc/re/instances/BangungotHospital.txt
@@ -406,7 +406,7 @@ OnInstanceInit:
 	disablenpc instance_npcname("#Memorial Start_time");
 	end;
 OnEnable:
-	specialeffect EF_BAT2,AREA,instance_npcname("#Memorial Start");
+	specialeffect(EF_BAT2, AREA, getnpcid(0, instance_npcname("#Memorial Start")));
 	initnpctimer;
 	end;
 OnDisable:
@@ -892,19 +892,19 @@ OnStopTimer:
 	end;
 OnTimer1000:
 	mapannounce instance_mapname("1@ma_h"),"- Bangungot's Pillar of Spirit is curing Bangungot. If you don't hunt it now, he will fully recover!! -",bc_map,"0xFF8200";
-	specialeffect EF_MAPPILLAR2,AREA,instance_npcname("#Patternwarp45");
+	specialeffect(EF_MAPPILLAR2, AREA, getnpcid(0, instance_npcname("#Patternwarp45")));
 	end;
 OnTimer7000:
 	mapannounce instance_mapname("1@ma_h"),"Bangungot: I never die!!!!",bc_map,"0xFF82FF";
-	specialeffect EF_MAPPILLAR2,AREA,instance_npcname("#Patternwarp45");
+	specialeffect(EF_MAPPILLAR2, AREA, getnpcid(0, instance_npcname("#Patternwarp45")));
 	end;
 OnTimer14000:
 	mapannounce instance_mapname("1@ma_h"),"Bangungot: If you dare, kill me!! I will revive soon!!!",bc_map,"0xFF82FF";
-	specialeffect EF_MAPPILLAR2,AREA,instance_npcname("#Patternwarp45");
+	specialeffect(EF_MAPPILLAR2, AREA, getnpcid(0, instance_npcname("#Patternwarp45")));
 	end;
 OnTimer21000:
 	mapannounce instance_mapname("1@ma_h"),"Bangungot: I cannot die this way...!!!!",bc_map,"0xFF82FF";
-	specialeffect EF_MAPPILLAR2,AREA,instance_npcname("#Patternwarp45");
+	specialeffect(EF_MAPPILLAR2, AREA, getnpcid(0, instance_npcname("#Patternwarp45")));
 	end;
 OnTimer30000:
 	donpcevent instance_npcname("#Summon Pillar")+"::OnReset";
diff --git a/npc/re/instances/WolfchevLaboratory.txt b/npc/re/instances/WolfchevLaboratory.txt
index 9d0e091b9..d6c5516e5 100644
--- a/npc/re/instances/WolfchevLaboratory.txt
+++ b/npc/re/instances/WolfchevLaboratory.txt
@@ -1108,7 +1108,7 @@ lhz_cube,233,24,4	script	Sorcerer#Bio4Reward	4_M_UMDANCEKID,{
 					if (.@menu==2){ .@equip_card[3] = 0; }
 					else { .@equip_card[2] = 0; }
 					.@equip_item = getequipid(.@position);
-					specialeffect EF_BEGINSPELL2, AREA, "Sorcerer#Bio4Reward";
+					specialeffect(EF_BEGINSPELL2, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Sorcerer#Bio4Reward"));
 					progressbar "ffff00", 2;
 					specialeffect(EF_FROSTWEAPON, AREA, playerattached());
 					delitem Goast_Chill, 10;
@@ -1303,7 +1303,7 @@ lhz_cube,233,24,4	script	Sorcerer#Bio4Reward	4_M_UMDANCEKID,{
 		setarray .@equip_card[0], getequipcardid(.@position,0),getequipcardid(.@position,1),getequipcardid(.@position,2),getequipcardid(.@position,3);
 		.@equip_card[(.@socket_type-1)] = .@enchant;
 		.@equip_item = getequipid(.@position);
-		specialeffect EF_BEGINSPELL3, AREA, "Sorcerer#Bio4Reward";
+		specialeffect(EF_BEGINSPELL3, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Sorcerer#Bio4Reward"));
 		progressbar "ffff00", 2;
 		if (.@socket_type == 3)
 			delitem Blood_Thirst, 10;
@@ -1608,42 +1608,42 @@ que_lhz,1,1,0	script	#Eventctrl	FAKE_NPC,{
 		end;
 
 	OnTimer1000:
-		specialeffect EF_SUI_EXPLOSION,AREA, "#01";
+		specialeffect(EF_SUI_EXPLOSION, AREA, getnpcid(0, "#01"));
 		specialeffect EF_BEGINASURA, "Human Guinea pig#01";
 		end;
 
 	OnTimer2000:
-		specialeffect EF_SUI_EXPLOSION,AREA, "#02";
+		specialeffect(EF_SUI_EXPLOSION, AREA, getnpcid(0, "#02"));
 		specialeffect EF_BEGINASURA, "Human Guinea pig#02";
 		end;
 
 	OnTimer3000:
-		specialeffect EF_SUI_EXPLOSION,AREA, "#03";
+		specialeffect(EF_SUI_EXPLOSION, AREA, getnpcid(0, "#03"));
 		specialeffect EF_BEGINASURA, "Human Guinea pig#03";
 		end;
 
 	OnTimer4000:
-		specialeffect EF_SUI_EXPLOSION,AREA, "#04";
+		specialeffect(EF_SUI_EXPLOSION, AREA, getnpcid(0, "#04"));
 		specialeffect EF_BEGINASURA, "Human Guinea pig#04";
 		end;
 
 	OnTimer5000:
-		specialeffect EF_SUI_EXPLOSION,AREA, "#05";
+		specialeffect(EF_SUI_EXPLOSION, AREA, getnpcid(0, "#05"));
 		specialeffect EF_BEGINASURA, "Human Guinea pig#05";
 		end;
 
 	OnTimer6000:
-		specialeffect EF_SUI_EXPLOSION,AREA, "#06";
+		specialeffect(EF_SUI_EXPLOSION, AREA, getnpcid(0, "#06"));
 		specialeffect EF_BEGINASURA, "Human Guinea pig#06";
 		end;
 
 	OnTimer7000:
-		specialeffect EF_SUI_EXPLOSION,AREA, "#07";
+		specialeffect(EF_SUI_EXPLOSION, AREA, getnpcid(0, "#07"));
 		specialeffect EF_BEGINASURA, "Human Guinea pig#07";
 		end;
 
 	OnTimer8000:
-		specialeffect EF_SUI_EXPLOSION,AREA, "#08";
+		specialeffect(EF_SUI_EXPLOSION, AREA, getnpcid(0, "#08"));
 		specialeffect EF_BEGINASURA, "Human Guinea pig#08";
 		stopnpctimer;
 		end;
@@ -2442,7 +2442,7 @@ lhz_dun04,147,279,0	script	Laboratory Entrance#memo	CLEAR_NPC,{
 
 	OnTimer63000:
 		for(.@i = 1; .@i < 7; .@i++) {
-			specialeffect EF_SUI_EXPLOSION, AREA, instance_npcname("Valve#2_"+.@i+"");
+			specialeffect(EF_SUI_EXPLOSION, AREA, getnpcid(0,  instance_npcname("Valve#2_"+.@i+"")));
 			disablenpc instance_npcname("Valve#2_"+.@i+"");
 		}
 		'broken_pipes += 1;
@@ -2846,73 +2846,73 @@ lhz_dun04,147,279,0	script	Laboratory Entrance#memo	CLEAR_NPC,{
 
 	OnTimer1000:
 		mapannounce instance_mapname("1@lhz"),"Whisper: Who are you....",bc_map,"0x7DCBF0";
-		specialeffect EF_SPHERE,AREA,instance_npcname("Seyren Windsor#boss01");
+		specialeffect(EF_SPHERE, AREA, getnpcid(0, instance_npcname("Seyren Windsor#boss01")));
 		end;
 
 	OnTimer2000:
-		specialeffect EF_SPHERE,AREA,instance_npcname("Cecile Damon#boss02");
+		specialeffect(EF_SPHERE, AREA, getnpcid(0, instance_npcname("Cecile Damon#boss02")));
 		end;
 
 	OnTimer3000:
 		mapannounce instance_mapname("1@lhz"),"Whisper: Do not approach more...",bc_map,"0x7DCBF0";
-		specialeffect EF_SPHERE,AREA,instance_npcname("Gertie Wie#boss03");
+		specialeffect(EF_SPHERE, AREA, getnpcid(0, instance_npcname("Gertie Wie#boss03")));
 		end;
 
 	OnTimer4000:
-		specialeffect EF_SPHERE,AREA,instance_npcname("Eremes Guile#boss04");
+		specialeffect(EF_SPHERE, AREA, getnpcid(0, instance_npcname("Eremes Guile#boss04")));
 		end;
 
 	OnTimer5000:
 		mapannounce instance_mapname("1@lhz"),"Whisper: This is a very dangerous place..",bc_map,"0x7DCBF0";
-		specialeffect EF_SPHERE,AREA,instance_npcname("Trentini#boss05");
+		specialeffect(EF_SPHERE, AREA, getnpcid(0, instance_npcname("Trentini#boss05")));
 		end;
 
 	OnTimer6000:
-		specialeffect EF_SPHERE,AREA,instance_npcname("Chen Liu#boss06");
+		specialeffect(EF_SPHERE, AREA, getnpcid(0, instance_npcname("Chen Liu#boss06")));
 		end;
 
 	OnTimer7000:
 		mapannounce instance_mapname("1@lhz"),"Whisper: You won't go out alive....",bc_map,"0x7DCBF0";
-		specialeffect EF_SPHERE,AREA,instance_npcname("Alphochio Basil#boss07");
+		specialeffect(EF_SPHERE, AREA, getnpcid(0, instance_npcname("Alphochio Basil#boss07")));
 		end;
 
 	OnTimer8000:
-		specialeffect EF_SPHERE,AREA,instance_npcname("Flamel Emul#boss08");
+		specialeffect(EF_SPHERE, AREA, getnpcid(0, instance_npcname("Flamel Emul#boss08")));
 		end;
 
 	OnTimer9000:
 		mapannounce instance_mapname("1@lhz"),"Whisper: If you don't want to be a part of us....",bc_map,"0x7DCBF0";
-		specialeffect EF_SPHERE,AREA,instance_npcname("Randel Lawrence#boss09");
+		specialeffect(EF_SPHERE, AREA, getnpcid(0, instance_npcname("Randel Lawrence#boss09")));
 		end;
 
 	OnTimer10000:
-		specialeffect EF_SPHERE,AREA,instance_npcname("Celia Alde#boss10");
+		specialeffect(EF_SPHERE, AREA, getnpcid(0, instance_npcname("Celia Alde#boss10")));
 		end;
 
 	OnTimer11000:
 		mapannounce instance_mapname("1@lhz"),"Whisper: Leave now....",bc_map,"0x7DCBF0";
-		specialeffect EF_SPHERE,AREA,instance_npcname("Kathryne Keyron#boss11");
+		specialeffect(EF_SPHERE, AREA, getnpcid(0, instance_npcname("Kathryne Keyron#boss11")));
 		end;
 
 	OnTimer12000:
-		specialeffect EF_SPHERE,AREA,instance_npcname("Margaretha Sorin#boss12");
+		specialeffect(EF_SPHERE, AREA, getnpcid(0, instance_npcname("Margaretha Sorin#boss12")));
 		end;
 
 	OnTimer13000:
 		mapannounce instance_mapname("1@lhz"),"Whisper: Before this place is thoroughly filled with sorrow and pain....",bc_map,"0x7DCBF0";
-		specialeffect EF_SPHERE,AREA,instance_npcname("Howard Alt-Eisen#boss13");
+		specialeffect(EF_SPHERE, AREA, getnpcid(0, instance_npcname("Howard Alt-Eisen#boss13")));
 		end;
 
 	OnTimer14000:
-		specialeffect EF_SPHERE,AREA,instance_npcname("Type_**Gren#boss14");
+		specialeffect(EF_SPHERE, AREA, getnpcid(0, instance_npcname("Type_**Gren#boss14")));
 		end;
 
 	OnTimer15000:
-		specialeffect EF_SPHERE,AREA,instance_npcname("Type_**Roke#boss15");
+		specialeffect(EF_SPHERE, AREA, getnpcid(0, instance_npcname("Type_**Roke#boss15")));
 		end;
 
 	OnTimer16000:
-		specialeffect EF_SPHERE,AREA,instance_npcname("Type_**Dree#boss16");
+		specialeffect(EF_SPHERE, AREA, getnpcid(0, instance_npcname("Type_**Dree#boss16")));
 		end;
 
 	OnTimer17000:
diff --git a/npc/re/jobs/2e/kagerou_oboro.txt b/npc/re/jobs/2e/kagerou_oboro.txt
index a77ed1390..efb1faf03 100644
--- a/npc/re/jobs/2e/kagerou_oboro.txt
+++ b/npc/re/jobs/2e/kagerou_oboro.txt
@@ -1990,15 +1990,15 @@ job_ko,127,125,4	script	Red Leopard Joe#ko	4_M_JOB_ASSASSIN,{
 		mes "[Red Leopard Joe]";
 		mes "Let's now create a new prototype weapon.";
 		next;
-		specialeffect EF_GUIDEDATTACK,AREA,"Crafting Tools#ko_01";
+		specialeffect(EF_GUIDEDATTACK, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Crafting Tools#ko_01"));
 		mes "[Red Leopard Joe]";
 		mes "Feel free to use tools from here, and...";
 		next;
-		specialeffect EF_GUIDEDATTACK,AREA,"Crafting Tools#ko_02";
+		specialeffect(EF_GUIDEDATTACK, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Crafting Tools#ko_02"));
 		mes "[Red Leopard Joe]";
 		mes "...there...";
 		next;
-		specialeffect EF_GUIDEDATTACK,AREA,"Crafting Tools#ko_03";
+		specialeffect(EF_GUIDEDATTACK, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Crafting Tools#ko_03"));
 		setquest 5142;
 		mes "[Red Leopard Joe]";
 		mes "...and everywhere else. Now let's begin!!";
@@ -2183,15 +2183,15 @@ L_Weapon:
 	next;
 	switch(select("Crafting tools?", "I don't have enough materials.", "How do you expect me to make a weapon?" + getarg(0))) {
 	case 1:
-		specialeffect EF_GUIDEDATTACK,AREA,"Crafting Tools#ko_01";
+		specialeffect(EF_GUIDEDATTACK, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Crafting Tools#ko_01"));
 		mes "[Red Leopard Joe]";
 		mes "Feel free to use tools from here, and...";
 		next;
-		specialeffect EF_GUIDEDATTACK,AREA,"Crafting Tools#ko_02";
+		specialeffect(EF_GUIDEDATTACK, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Crafting Tools#ko_02"));
 		mes "[Red Leopard Joe]";
 		mes "...there...";
 		next;
-		specialeffect EF_GUIDEDATTACK,AREA,"Crafting Tools#ko_03";
+		specialeffect(EF_GUIDEDATTACK, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Crafting Tools#ko_03"));
 		mes "[Red Leopard Joe]";
 		mes "...and everywhere else.";
 		close;
@@ -2199,7 +2199,7 @@ L_Weapon:
 		mes "[Red Leopard Joe]";
 		mes "You haven't brought enough materials?";
 		next;
-		specialeffect EF_GUIDEDATTACK,AREA,"Drawer#ko";
+		specialeffect(EF_GUIDEDATTACK, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Drawer#ko"));
 		mes "[Red Leopard Joe]";
 		mes "Then we'll have to pay a visit to the village. Try the ^FF0000drawer^000000 over there. It'll take you to the village.";
 		close;
diff --git a/npc/re/jobs/3-1/archbishop.txt b/npc/re/jobs/3-1/archbishop.txt
index bc83b8c81..6b04533db 100644
--- a/npc/re/jobs/3-1/archbishop.txt
+++ b/npc/re/jobs/3-1/archbishop.txt
@@ -1262,7 +1262,7 @@ OnTouch:
 	mes "So bright and warm....";
 	next;
 	mes "- Shoooo -";
-	specialeffect EF_CLOAKING,AREA,"Valkyrie Anguhilde#end";
+	specialeffect(EF_CLOAKING, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Valkyrie Anguhilde#end"));
 	hideonnpc "Valkyrie Anguhilde#end";
 	emotion e_omg,1;
 	next;
diff --git a/npc/re/jobs/3-2/genetic.txt b/npc/re/jobs/3-2/genetic.txt
index cc7874f38..e85819f97 100644
--- a/npc/re/jobs/3-2/genetic.txt
+++ b/npc/re/jobs/3-2/genetic.txt
@@ -189,11 +189,11 @@ job3_gen01,25,58,3	script	Devries#gen	4_LGTSCIENCE,{
 		mes "- Zooooooooooooooooing -";
 		specialeffect EF_ENDURE;
 		next;
-		specialeffect EF_REPAIRWEAPON,AREA,"#from1to2gen";
+		specialeffect(EF_REPAIRWEAPON, AREA, getnpcid(0, "#from1to2gen"));
 		mes "- (Screeching Sounds)!!! -";
 		mes "- (Screeching)!!! -";
 		next;
-		specialeffect EF_CRASHEARTH,AREA,"#from1to2gen";
+		specialeffect(EF_CRASHEARTH, AREA, getnpcid(0, "#from1to2gen"));
 		mes "- Bump! Bump! Bump! -";
 		next;
 		mes "[Devries]";
@@ -451,8 +451,8 @@ job3_gen01,25,58,3	script	Devries#gen	4_LGTSCIENCE,{
 			mes "Damn!";
 			next;
 			if (job_gen == 60) {
-				specialeffect EF_FLASHER,AREA,"Super Cultivator#gen";
-				specialeffect EF_PHARMACY_OK,AREA,"Super Cultivator#gen";
+				specialeffect(EF_FLASHER, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Super Cultivator#gen"));
+				specialeffect(EF_PHARMACY_OK, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Super Cultivator#gen"));
 				mes "[Devries]";
 				mes "Popo, look at that!";
 				mes "That's really a mysterious plant!";
@@ -485,8 +485,8 @@ job3_gen01,25,58,3	script	Devries#gen	4_LGTSCIENCE,{
 				job_gen = 62;
 				changequest 2215,2216;
 			} else {
-				specialeffect EF_SPELLBREAKER,AREA,"Super Cultivator#gen";
-				specialeffect EF_PHARMACY_FAIL,AREA,"Super Cultivator#gen";
+				specialeffect(EF_SPELLBREAKER, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Super Cultivator#gen"));
+				specialeffect(EF_PHARMACY_FAIL, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Super Cultivator#gen"));
 				mes "[Devries]";
 				mes "Uh oh! You failed, Popo.";
 				mes "It didn't grow at all, it's withered already.";
diff --git a/npc/re/jobs/3-2/sura.txt b/npc/re/jobs/3-2/sura.txt
index 3eae13edf..567469d46 100644
--- a/npc/re/jobs/3-2/sura.txt
+++ b/npc/re/jobs/3-2/sura.txt
@@ -130,8 +130,8 @@ ve_in,237,125,0	script	King Crab#job_shu	1_M_PAY_ELDER,{
 		next;
 		mes "[King Crab & Sludge Worm]";
 		mes "Aaaaaahhhhhhhhk!!!!!!!!";
-		specialeffect EF_FIRESPLASHHIT,AREA,"King Crab#job_shu";
-		specialeffect EF_FIRESPLASHHIT,AREA,"Sludge Worm#job_shu";
+		specialeffect(EF_FIRESPLASHHIT, AREA, getnpcid(0, "King Crab#job_shu"));
+		specialeffect(EF_FIRESPLASHHIT, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Sludge Worm#job_shu"));
 		next;
 		mes "- What is that amazing power? -";
 		mes "- I've never seen this -";
diff --git a/npc/re/jobs/novice/academy.txt b/npc/re/jobs/novice/academy.txt
index 853c124d9..1b6576737 100644
--- a/npc/re/jobs/novice/academy.txt
+++ b/npc/re/jobs/novice/academy.txt
@@ -2317,7 +2317,7 @@ izlude,140,249,7	script	Academy Student#0	4_M_NOV_RUMIN,{
 		close();
 	}
 	if (questprogress(7478) == 1 && !questprogress(7479)) {
-		specialeffect(EF_STEAL, AREA, "Cultivated Red Plant#"+strnpcinfo(NPC_NAME_HIDDEN));
+		specialeffect(EF_STEAL, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Cultivated Red Plant#"+strnpcinfo(NPC_NAME_HIDDEN)));
 		donpcevent("Cultivated Red Plant#"+strnpcinfo(NPC_NAME_HIDDEN)+"::OnDisable");
 		emotion(e_gasp, 1);
 		emotion(e_heh);
@@ -5664,7 +5664,7 @@ izlude,95,146,5	script	Mom#iz	4_F_CAVE1,{
 	mes("^0000cd[Come to me, honey~]^000000");
 	next();
 	enablenpc("Etinifni#"+strnpcinfo(NPC_NAME_HIDDEN));
-	specialeffect(EF_PORTAL, AREA, "Etinifni#"+strnpcinfo(NPC_NAME_HIDDEN));
+	specialeffect(EF_PORTAL, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Etinifni#"+strnpcinfo(NPC_NAME_HIDDEN)));
 	mes("[Etinifni]");
 	mes("What's up? Where am I?");
 	next();
@@ -5750,7 +5750,7 @@ izlude,99,138,3	script	Romantic Male#iz	4_M_SITDOWN,{
 	mes("[Romantic Male]");
 	mes("Are you lifting up our good old memories renting my wedding dress and your tuxedo!! It will strenghthen our relationship, won't it?");
 	next();
-	specialeffect(EF_HEARTCASTING, AREA, "Romantic Female#"+strnpcinfo(NPC_NAME_HIDDEN));
+	specialeffect(EF_HEARTCASTING, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Romantic Female#"+strnpcinfo(NPC_NAME_HIDDEN)));
 	emotion(e_kis, 0, "Romantic Female#"+strnpcinfo(NPC_NAME_HIDDEN));
 	mes("[Romantic Male]");
 	mes("Honey~~ I love you!! Sweetheart~");
@@ -5784,7 +5784,7 @@ izlude,97,138,5	script	Romantic Female#iz	4_F_SITDOWN,{
 	mes("[Romantic Female]");
 	mes("You are tired of sitting, aren't you?");
 	next();
-	specialeffect(EF_HEARTCASTING, AREA, "Romantic Female#"+strnpcinfo(NPC_NAME_HIDDEN));
+	specialeffect(EF_HEARTCASTING, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Romantic Female#"+strnpcinfo(NPC_NAME_HIDDEN)));
 	emotion(e_kis, 0, "Romantic Female#"+strnpcinfo(NPC_NAME_HIDDEN));
 	mes("[Romantic Female]");
 	mes("My sweetheart!!! I love you!!!");
@@ -5792,7 +5792,7 @@ izlude,97,138,5	script	Romantic Female#iz	4_F_SITDOWN,{
 	mes("[Romantic Male]");
 	mes("Yes, thank you for sharing your SP! You are also tired, aren't you?");
 	next();
-	specialeffect(EF_HEARTCASTING, AREA, "Romantic Male#"+strnpcinfo(NPC_NAME_HIDDEN));
+	specialeffect(EF_HEARTCASTING, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Romantic Male#"+strnpcinfo(NPC_NAME_HIDDEN)));
 	emotion(e_kis2, 0, "Romantic Male#"+strnpcinfo(NPC_NAME_HIDDEN));
 	mes("[Romantic Male]");
 	mes("My sweetheart!! I love you!!!");
diff --git a/npc/re/quests/eden/eden_iro.txt b/npc/re/quests/eden/eden_iro.txt
index 9c6148736..874e514a3 100644
--- a/npc/re/quests/eden/eden_iro.txt
+++ b/npc/re/quests/eden/eden_iro.txt
@@ -835,8 +835,8 @@ OnInit:
 	initnpctimer;
 	end;
 OnTimer5000:
-	specialeffect EF_REFINEOK,AREA,"Suhnmi#eden";
-	specialeffect EF_REFINEOK,AREA,"Mighty Hammer#ed";
+	specialeffect(EF_REFINEOK, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Suhnmi#eden"));
+	specialeffect(EF_REFINEOK, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Mighty Hammer#ed"));
 	initnpctimer;
 	end;
 }
diff --git a/npc/re/quests/quests_brasilis.txt b/npc/re/quests/quests_brasilis.txt
index 8597f056e..ad7aed094 100644
--- a/npc/re/quests/quests_brasilis.txt
+++ b/npc/re/quests/quests_brasilis.txt
@@ -828,7 +828,7 @@ brasilis,203,64,3	script	Strange Kid#bra	4_M_KID1,{
 brasilis,56,224,7	script	Mage Paje#bra	4_M_BIBI,{
 	mes "[Mage Paje]";
 	mes "Abracadabra~";
-	specialeffect EF_POISONHIT,AREA,"Poring#bra";
+	specialeffect(EF_POISONHIT, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Poring#bra"));
 	setarray .@display[0], 4_NFCOCK, 4_CAT, 4_PORING;
 	setnpcdisplay "Poring#bra",.@display[rand(3)];
 	if (brazil_gua != 5) close;
@@ -950,7 +950,7 @@ OnTouch_:
 		mes "Smelling! This smell is from a human!";
 		mes "Somewhere, a human!";
 		mes "I got it. You are!!!";
-		specialeffect EF_HIT1,AREA,"Jaguar#bra";
+		specialeffect(EF_HIT1, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Jaguar#bra"));
 		emotion e_omg,1;
 		next;
 		mes "[Jaguar]";
@@ -1875,7 +1875,7 @@ bra_dun02,71,200,3	script	Water lily#bra	HIDDEN_NPC,{
 		next;
 		mes "- munch -";
 		mes "- mumble mumble mumble -";
-		specialeffect EF_POTION7,AREA,"Recluse#bra";
+		specialeffect(EF_POTION7, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Recluse#bra"));
 		next;
 		mes "[Jasi]";
 		mes "Uh, this taste... is!";
diff --git a/npc/re/quests/quests_malaya.txt b/npc/re/quests/quests_malaya.txt
index 12c5cc2ca..542b7c2cd 100644
--- a/npc/re/quests/quests_malaya.txt
+++ b/npc/re/quests/quests_malaya.txt
@@ -7330,14 +7330,14 @@ malaya,55,72,4	script	Nurse#ma_n1	4_F_NURSE,{
 			close;
 		}
 		mes "The voice seems to be coming from the bushes near the entrance of the hospital.";
-		specialeffect EF_STEAL,AREA,"Bushes#ma";
+		specialeffect(EF_STEAL, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Bushes#ma"));
 		malaya_bang = 13;
 		changequest 11293,11294;
 		close;
 	} else if (malaya_bang == 13) {
 		mes "The voice seems to be coming from the bushes near the entrance of the hospital.";
 		mes "Let's check around.";
-		specialeffect EF_STEAL,AREA,"Bushes#ma";
+		specialeffect(EF_STEAL, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Bushes#ma"));
 		close;
 	} else if (malaya_bang == 14) {
 		mes "[Nurse Las]";
@@ -8789,11 +8789,11 @@ ma_fild01,172,223,6	script	Tattooist#pin	4_M_BARYO_OLD,{
 	next;
 	mes "The Tattooist placed the Ancient Grudges around the workplace.";
 	next;
-	specialeffect EF_FLAMELAUNCHER,AREA,"Ancient Grudge#01";
-	specialeffect EF_FLAMELAUNCHER,AREA,"Ancient Grudge#02";
-	specialeffect EF_FLAMELAUNCHER,AREA,"Ancient Grudge#03";
-	specialeffect EF_FLAMELAUNCHER,AREA,"Ancient Grudge#04";
-	specialeffect EF_FLAMELAUNCHER,AREA,"Ancient Grudge#05";
+	specialeffect(EF_FLAMELAUNCHER, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Ancient Grudge#01"));
+	specialeffect(EF_FLAMELAUNCHER, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Ancient Grudge#02"));
+	specialeffect(EF_FLAMELAUNCHER, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Ancient Grudge#03"));
+	specialeffect(EF_FLAMELAUNCHER, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Ancient Grudge#04"));
+	specialeffect(EF_FLAMELAUNCHER, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Ancient Grudge#05"));
 	mes "The Ancient Grudge lit up and tools starts to glow. He smiled satisfyingly at the glowing tools and materials.";
 	next;
 	mes "And then "+.@name$+" stared intensely at the doll as if to remember every detail of it in his head.";
@@ -8903,11 +8903,11 @@ ma_fild01,172,223,6	script	Tattooist#pin	4_M_BARYO_OLD,{
 	}
 	mes "He held up the powder in both hands and then blew it onto the drawing.";
 	next;
-	specialeffect EF_FLAMELAUNCHER,AREA,"Ancient Grudge#01";
-	specialeffect EF_FLAMELAUNCHER,AREA,"Ancient Grudge#02";
-	specialeffect EF_FLAMELAUNCHER,AREA,"Ancient Grudge#03";
-	specialeffect EF_FLAMELAUNCHER,AREA,"Ancient Grudge#04";
-	specialeffect EF_FLAMELAUNCHER,AREA,"Ancient Grudge#05";
+	specialeffect(EF_FLAMELAUNCHER, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Ancient Grudge#01"));
+	specialeffect(EF_FLAMELAUNCHER, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Ancient Grudge#02"));
+	specialeffect(EF_FLAMELAUNCHER, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Ancient Grudge#03"));
+	specialeffect(EF_FLAMELAUNCHER, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Ancient Grudge#04"));
+	specialeffect(EF_FLAMELAUNCHER, AREA, getnpcid(0, "Ancient Grudge#05"));
 	mes "All Ancient Grudges started to burn and then the glowing light from the "+.@name$+" drawing faded away.";
 	next;
 	specialeffect EF_LIGHTSPHERE;