Quest Flags & Types Reference

This page lists all valid values for quest properties. Use these when setting fields in qedit.

Quest Classes

Set with qedit <ref> class <value>.

Value	Description
`narrative`	Story-driven quest; often part of a chain or overarching plot
`mission`	Task or job quest; typically standalone with a clear objective

Set with qedit <ref> type <value>.

Value	Description
`main`	Core storyline content; central to the area or world narrative
`side`	Optional content; world-building or character flavour
`unlock`	Completing this quest unlocks further content (areas, quests, items)
`class`	Associated with a specific character class; may require class membership
`event`	Temporary content tied to a server event or season
`other`	Uncategorised

Set with qedit <ref> category <value>. Controls which journal section the quest appears in.

Value	Description
`none`	No journal category
`regional`	Location or zone-specific content
`class`	Class advancement or class flavour
`story`	Main storyline or narratively significant
`church`	Church or guild-related content
`dungeon`	Dungeon clearing or instance completion
`crafting`	Gathering, crafting, or production tasks
`event`	Seasonal or temporary event quests
`other`	Miscellaneous

Set with qedit <ref> scope <value>. Determines who the quest tracks progress for.

Value	Description
`character`	Individual per-character tracking; each player completes separately
`group`	Progress is shared across the player’s active party
`church`	Progress is shared across the player’s church/guild

Set with qedit <ref> flags <flag>. Flags are toggled, not set.

Flag	Description
`group_snapshot`	When group scope is lost (e.g. party disbands), the quest state is snaphotted to the individual character instead of being purged. Prevents progress loss on group break.

Set with qedit <ref> repeat <value>.

Value	Description
`once`	The quest can only be completed once per character
`repeatable`	The quest can be completed multiple times

Set with qedit <ref> seedpolicy <value>. Used for quests with generated stages.

Value	Description
`auto`	A random seed is automatically assigned when the quest is accepted
`fixed`	The seed set via `qedit <ref> seed <number>` is always used

Set with qedit <ref> stage <id> source <value>.

Value	Description
`static`	Stage objectives are fixed; target entities are specified by widevnum
`generated`	Stage objectives are procedurally generated using the quest seed

Set with qedit <ref> stage <id> complete <value>.

Value	Description
`all`	All objectives in this stage must be completed before the stage advances
`any`	Completing any single objective advances the stage
`custom`	Stage completion is controlled entirely by script logic

Set with qedit <ref> objective <stage_id> <obj_id> type <value>.

Value	Description
`kill`	Defeat a mob. Uses `required` for kill count and `target` for the mob entity.
`collect`	Gather items. Uses `required` for quantity, `target` for the item vnum, `quantity` for per-hand-in amount.
`talk`	Speak with an NPC. Uses `target` for the NPC entity. Satisfied by initiating dialogue.
`travel`	Reach a destination. Uses `destination` for the target room widevnum.
`locate`	Find and approach a specific entity anywhere in the world. Uses `target`.
`rescue`	Escort or recover an NPC and bring it to a destination. Uses `target` and `destination`.
`escort`	Guide an NPC from one point to another. Uses `target` and `destination`.
`custom`	Completion is script-driven. No automatic trigger; a script must mark this objective complete.

Set with qedit <ref> objective <stage_id> <obj_id> target mode <value>.

Value	Description
`exact`	A single exact entity identified by its widevnum
`pool`	Pick one entity randomly from a defined pool of widevnums (weighted). The selection is locked in when the quest is accepted.

Set with qedit <ref> reward <index> type <value>.

Value	Description
`points`	Quest points awarded. Set amount with `reward <index> amount`.
`currency`	Gold or silver. Set type with `reward <index> currency <gold\\|silver>`, amount with `reward <index> amount`.
`reputation`	Faction reputation gain. Set faction with `reward <index> target <widevnum>`, amount with `reward <index> amount`.
`token`	A token item given to the player. Set type with `reward <index> target <widevnum>`, quantity with `reward <index> amount`.
`item`	A loadable object. Set object with `reward <index> target <widevnum>`.
`script`	Runs a script action on delivery. Set script text with `reward <index> script <text>`.