Can an object detect names and say a message to certain ones?

Hello! I'm curious whether a certain object I have in mind would be possible to script. I'm a complete novice when it comes to scripting, so I thought I'd ask here.

What I'd like to make is an object that will have a list of names-- people who are allowed to be in a certain private area. If the object detects anyone whose name isn't on that list, it says something-- some sort of set message. It wouldn't do anything to them, just say the message.

Is it possible to script something like this? I don't want to make any kind of obnoxious security thing with it, more of a joke item to amuse friends. Can it be done? Thanks!

Yes, what you are looking for is easily possible.

For detection of avatars, you'll want to look at:

llVolumeDetect(); (preferred)

and

llSensorRepeat(); (sometimes necessary)


For filtering a list:

llListFindList();

For saying a message:

llWhisper();
llSay();
llShout();
llInstantMessage();

Awesome, thanks! I'll do some searching for those.