Rename more script commands for consistency and predictability

Fixes #540

105 files changed, 496 insertions, 496 deletions

diff --git a/maps/AzaleaGym.asm b/maps/AzaleaGym.asm
index f8cd6d4b7..7e2381d37 100644
--- a/maps/AzaleaGym.asm
+++ b/maps/AzaleaGym.asm
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ AzaleaGymBugsyScript:
 	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 @@ AzaleaGymStatue:
 	iftrue .Beaten
 	jumpstd gymstatue1
 .Beaten:
-	trainertotext BUGSY, BUGSY1, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_4, BUGSY, BUGSY1
 	jumpstd gymstatue2
 
 BugsyText_INeverLose:
diff --git a/maps/BattleTower1F.asm b/maps/BattleTower1F.asm
index ca9609804..6049d9f26 100644
--- a/maps/BattleTower1F.asm
+++ b/maps/BattleTower1F.asm
@@ -13,10 +13,10 @@ BattleTower1F_MapScripts:
 	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 @@ BattleTower1F_MapScripts:
 
 .priorityjump1
 	priorityjump BattleTower_LeftWithoutSaving
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_CHALLENGECANCELED
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_CHALLENGECANCELED
 	special BattleTowerAction
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_06
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_06
 	special BattleTowerAction
 .SkipEverything:
 	setscene SCENE_FINISHED
@@ -52,27 +52,27 @@ BattleTower1FRulesSign:
 	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
 
 Script_Menu_ChallengeExplanationCancel:
 	writetext Text_WantToGoIntoABattleRoom
-	writebyte TRUE
+	setval TRUE
 	special Menu_ChallengeExplanationCancel
 	ifequal 1, Script_ChooseChallenge
 	ifequal 2, Script_BattleTowerExplanation
 	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 @@ Script_ChooseChallenge:
 	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 @@ Script_WalkToBattleTowerElevator:
 	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 @@ Script_WalkToBattleTowerElevator:
 	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_BattleTowerIntroductionYesNo:
 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 @@ UnreferencedScript_0x9e4be:
 	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 @@ UnreferencedScript_0x9e4be:
 	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 @@ continue:
 	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
diff --git a/maps/BattleTowerBattleRoom.asm b/maps/BattleTowerBattleRoom.asm
index 43c43415f..b05075571 100644
--- a/maps/BattleTowerBattleRoom.asm
+++ b/maps/BattleTowerBattleRoom.asm
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Script_BattleRoom:
 	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 @@ Script_BattleRoomLoop:
 	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 @@ Script_DontBattleNextOpponent:
 	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 @@ Script_DontSaveAndEndTheSession:
 	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 @@ Script_FailedBattleTowerChallenge:
 	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 @@ Script_BeatenAllTrainers2:
 	jump Script_GivePlayerHisPrize
 
 UnreferencedScript_0x9f4eb:
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_CHALLENGECANCELED
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_CHALLENGECANCELED
 	special BattleTowerAction
 	opentext
 	writetext Text_TooMuchTimeElapsedNoRegister
@@ -120,9 +120,9 @@ UnreferencedScript_0x9f4eb:
 	end
 
 UnreferencedScript_0x9f4f7:
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_CHALLENGECANCELED
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_CHALLENGECANCELED
 	special BattleTowerAction
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_06
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_06
 	special BattleTowerAction
 	opentext
 	writetext Text_ThanksForVisiting
diff --git a/maps/BattleTowerElevator.asm b/maps/BattleTowerElevator.asm
index f2b3621ba..ce7926595 100644
--- a/maps/BattleTowerElevator.asm
+++ b/maps/BattleTowerElevator.asm
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ BattleTowerElevator_MapScripts:
 	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
diff --git a/maps/BillsFamilysHouse.asm b/maps/BillsFamilysHouse.asm
index b100f1e61..0b855868c 100644
--- a/maps/BillsFamilysHouse.asm
+++ b/maps/BillsFamilysHouse.asm
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ BillScript:
 	writetext BillImCountingOnYouText
 	buttonsound
 	waitsfx
-	checkcode VAR_PARTYCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_PARTYCOUNT
 	ifequal PARTY_LENGTH, .NoRoom
 	writetext ReceivedEeveeText
 	playsound SFX_CAUGHT_MON
diff --git a/maps/BlackthornCity.asm b/maps/BlackthornCity.asm
index 538f325c6..2c9ff1e4c 100644
--- a/maps/BlackthornCity.asm
+++ b/maps/BlackthornCity.asm
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ BlackthornCity_MapScripts:
 	return
 
 .Santos:
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal SATURDAY, .SantosAppears
 	disappear BLACKTHORNCITY_SANTOS
 	return
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ SantosScript:
 	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
diff --git a/maps/BlackthornGym1F.asm b/maps/BlackthornGym1F.asm
index 4627e807b..8912b792b 100644
--- a/maps/BlackthornGym1F.asm
+++ b/maps/BlackthornGym1F.asm
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ BlackthornGymClairScript:
 	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 @@ BlackthornGymStatue:
 	iftrue .Beaten
 	jumpstd gymstatue1
 .Beaten:
-	trainertotext CLAIR, CLAIR1, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_4, CLAIR, CLAIR1
 	jumpstd gymstatue2
 
 ClairIntroText:
diff --git a/maps/BluesHouse.asm b/maps/BluesHouse.asm
index 27d46e076..15bf19aa1 100644
--- a/maps/BluesHouse.asm
+++ b/maps/BluesHouse.asm
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ BluesHouse_MapScripts:
 DaisyScript:
 	faceplayer
 	opentext
-	checkcode VAR_HOUR
+	readvar VAR_HOUR
 	ifequal 15, .ThreePM
 	writetext DaisyHelloText
 	waitbutton
diff --git a/maps/BurnedTowerB1F.asm b/maps/BurnedTowerB1F.asm
index 716c742f4..09e41ddf3 100644
--- a/maps/BurnedTowerB1F.asm
+++ b/maps/BurnedTowerB1F.asm
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ BurnedTowerB1FEusine:
 	writetext BurnedTowerB1FEusineText
 	waitbutton
 	closetext
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal UP, .Movement2
 	applymovement BURNEDTOWERB1F_EUSINE, BurnedTowerB1FEusineMovement1
 	jump .Finish
diff --git a/maps/CeladonCafe.asm b/maps/CeladonCafe.asm
index c3a65d67f..5ee69cddc 100644
--- a/maps/CeladonCafe.asm
+++ b/maps/CeladonCafe.asm
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ CeladonCafeTrashcan:
 	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 @@ CeladonCafeTrashcan:
 
 .PackFull:
 	opentext
-	itemtotext LEFTOVERS, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getitemname STRING_BUFFER_3, LEFTOVERS
 	writetext FoundLeftoversText
 	buttonsound
 	writetext NoRoomForLeftoversText
diff --git a/maps/CeladonDeptStore6F.asm b/maps/CeladonDeptStore6F.asm
index 005cb68be..edfacac05 100644
--- a/maps/CeladonDeptStore6F.asm
+++ b/maps/CeladonDeptStore6F.asm
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ CeladonDeptStore6FVendingMachine:
 	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 @@ CeladonDeptStore6FVendingMachine:
 	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 @@ CeladonDeptStore6FVendingMachine:
 	giveitem LEMONADE
 	iffalse .NotEnoughSpace
 	takemoney YOUR_MONEY, CELADONDEPTSTORE6F_LEMONADE_PRICE
-	itemtotext LEMONADE, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getitemname STRING_BUFFER_3, LEMONADE
 	jump .VendItem
 
 .VendItem:
diff --git a/maps/CeladonGameCorner.asm b/maps/CeladonGameCorner.asm
index beab8cae4..c1e3ced8f 100644
--- a/maps/CeladonGameCorner.asm
+++ b/maps/CeladonGameCorner.asm
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ CeladonGameCornerFisherScript:
 	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
@@ -112,14 +112,14 @@ CeladonGameCornerLuckySlotMachineScript:
 	random 6
 	ifequal 0, CeladonGameCornerSlotMachineScript
 	refreshscreen
-	writebyte FALSE
+	setval FALSE
 	special SlotMachine
 	closetext
 	end
 
 CeladonGameCornerSlotMachineScript:
 	refreshscreen
-	writebyte TRUE
+	setval TRUE
 	special SlotMachine
 	closetext
 	end
diff --git a/maps/CeladonGameCornerPrizeRoom.asm b/maps/CeladonGameCornerPrizeRoom.asm
index 14052d91d..9866072a9 100644
--- a/maps/CeladonGameCornerPrizeRoom.asm
+++ b/maps/CeladonGameCornerPrizeRoom.asm
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ CeladonPrizeRoom_tmcounterloop:
 .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 @@ CeladonPrizeRoom_tmcounterloop:
 .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 @@ CeladonPrizeRoom_tmcounterloop:
 .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
@@ -142,16 +142,16 @@ CeladonGameCornerPrizeRoomPokemonVendor:
 .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
 	playsound SFX_TRANSACTION
 	writetext CeladonPrizeRoom_HereYouGoText
 	waitbutton
-	writebyte PIKACHU
+	setval PIKACHU
 	special GameCornerPrizeMonCheckDex
 	givepoke PIKACHU, 25
 	takecoins CELADONGAMECORNERPRIZEROOM_PIKACHU_COINS
@@ -160,16 +160,16 @@ CeladonGameCornerPrizeRoomPokemonVendor:
 .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
 	playsound SFX_TRANSACTION
 	writetext CeladonPrizeRoom_HereYouGoText
 	waitbutton
-	writebyte PORYGON
+	setval PORYGON
 	special GameCornerPrizeMonCheckDex
 	givepoke PORYGON, 15
 	takecoins CELADONGAMECORNERPRIZEROOM_PORYGON_COINS
@@ -178,16 +178,16 @@ CeladonGameCornerPrizeRoomPokemonVendor:
 .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
 	playsound SFX_TRANSACTION
 	writetext CeladonPrizeRoom_HereYouGoText
 	waitbutton
-	writebyte LARVITAR
+	setval LARVITAR
 	special GameCornerPrizeMonCheckDex
 	givepoke LARVITAR, 40
 	takecoins CELADONGAMECORNERPRIZEROOM_LARVITAR_COINS
diff --git a/maps/CeladonGym.asm b/maps/CeladonGym.asm
index e444aaa64..741985bbb 100644
--- a/maps/CeladonGym.asm
+++ b/maps/CeladonGym.asm
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ CeladonGymStatue:
 	iftrue .Beaten
 	jumpstd gymstatue1
 .Beaten:
-	trainertotext ERIKA, ERIKA1, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_4, ERIKA, ERIKA1
 	jumpstd gymstatue2
 
 ErikaBeforeBattleText:
diff --git a/maps/CeladonMansion3F.asm b/maps/CeladonMansion3F.asm
index 29f043092..2bd6719c7 100644
--- a/maps/CeladonMansion3F.asm
+++ b/maps/CeladonMansion3F.asm
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ GameFreakGameDesignerScript:
 	faceplayer
 	opentext
 	writetext GameFreakGameDesignerText
-	checkcode VAR_DEXCAUGHT
+	readvar VAR_DEXCAUGHT
 	ifgreater NUM_POKEMON - 2 - 1, .CompletedPokedex ; ignore Mew and Celebi
 	waitbutton
 	closetext
diff --git a/maps/CeladonPokecenter1F.asm b/maps/CeladonPokecenter1F.asm
index 85097f378..0bd70e448 100644
--- a/maps/CeladonPokecenter1F.asm
+++ b/maps/CeladonPokecenter1F.asm
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ CeladonEusine:
 	opentext
 	writetext CeladonEusineText1
 	buttonsound
-	writebyte SUICUNE
+	setval SUICUNE
 	special MonCheck
 	iffalse .NoSuicune
 	special BeastsCheck
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ CeladonEusine:
 	writetext EusineLeavesCeladonText
 	waitbutton
 	closetext
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal UP, .Location1
 	applymovement CELADONPOKECENTER1F_EUSINE, .Movement1
 	jump .Continue
diff --git a/maps/CeruleanGym.asm b/maps/CeruleanGym.asm
index 9c75c5661..f9b2f0eab 100644
--- a/maps/CeruleanGym.asm
+++ b/maps/CeruleanGym.asm
@@ -158,7 +158,7 @@ CeruleanGymStatue:
 	iftrue .Beaten
 	jumpstd gymstatue1
 .Beaten:
-	trainertotext MISTY, MISTY1, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_4, MISTY, MISTY1
 	jumpstd gymstatue2
 
 CeruleanGymGruntRunsDownMovement:
diff --git a/maps/CherrygroveCity.asm b/maps/CherrygroveCity.asm
index 579ee70ac..44cc1076c 100644
--- a/maps/CherrygroveCity.asm
+++ b/maps/CherrygroveCity.asm
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ CherrygroveCityGuideGent:
 	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 @@ CherrygroveSilverSceneNorth:
 	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 @@ CherrygroveSilverSceneNorth:
 	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 @@ CherrygroveSilverSceneNorth:
 	winlosstext SilverCherrygroveWinText, SilverCherrygroveLossText
 	setlasttalked CHERRYGROVECITY_SILVER
 	loadtrainer RIVAL1, RIVAL1_1_CYNDAQUIL
-	writecode VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_CANLOSE
+	loadvar VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_CANLOSE
 	startbattle
 	dontrestartmapmusic
 	reloadmap
diff --git a/maps/CianwoodGym.asm b/maps/CianwoodGym.asm
index db2aa74ee..bd94710c6 100644
--- a/maps/CianwoodGym.asm
+++ b/maps/CianwoodGym.asm
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ CianwoodGymChuckScript:
 	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 @@ CianwoodGymStatue:
 	iftrue .Beaten
 	jumpstd gymstatue1
 .Beaten:
-	trainertotext CHUCK, CHUCK1, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_4, CHUCK, CHUCK1
 	jumpstd gymstatue2
 
 CianwoodGymMovement_ChuckChucksBoulder:
diff --git a/maps/DayCare.asm b/maps/DayCare.asm
index 7d085ede3..7c6591184 100644
--- a/maps/DayCare.asm
+++ b/maps/DayCare.asm
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ DayCareManScript_Inside:
 	writetext DayCareManText_GiveOddEgg
 	buttonsound
 	closetext
-	checkcode VAR_PARTYCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_PARTYCOUNT
 	ifequal PARTY_LENGTH, .PartyFull
 	special GiveOddEgg
 	opentext
diff --git a/maps/DragonShrine.asm b/maps/DragonShrine.asm
index 74a95d925..7124fa4c4 100644
--- a/maps/DragonShrine.asm
+++ b/maps/DragonShrine.asm
@@ -208,7 +208,7 @@ DragonShrineElder1Script:
 .GiveDratini:
 	writetext DragonShrineTakeThisDratiniText
 	waitbutton
-	checkcode VAR_PARTYCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_PARTYCOUNT
 	ifequal PARTY_LENGTH, .PartyFull
 	writetext DragonShrinePlayerReceivedDratiniText
 	playsound SFX_CAUGHT_MON
diff --git a/maps/DragonsDenB1F.asm b/maps/DragonsDenB1F.asm
index 88429d132..54812317a 100644
--- a/maps/DragonsDenB1F.asm
+++ b/maps/DragonsDenB1F.asm
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ DragonsDenB1F_MapScripts:
 	return
 
 .CheckDay:
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal TUESDAY, .AppearSilver
 	ifequal THURSDAY, .AppearSilver
 	disappear DRAGONSDENB1F_SILVER
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ DragonsDenB1F_ClairScene:
 	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 @@ DragonsDenB1FDragonFangScript:
 	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 @@ DragonsDenB1FDragonFangScript:
 
 .BagFull:
 	opentext
-	itemtotext DRAGON_FANG, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getitemname STRING_BUFFER_3, DRAGON_FANG
 	writetext Text_FoundDragonFang
 	buttonsound
 	writetext Text_NoRoomForDragonFang
diff --git a/maps/EcruteakGym.asm b/maps/EcruteakGym.asm
index 8d86f5771..5af6f3243 100644
--- a/maps/EcruteakGym.asm
+++ b/maps/EcruteakGym.asm
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ EcruteakGymMortyScript:
 	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 @@ EcruteakGymStatue:
 	iftrue .Beaten
 	jumpstd gymstatue1
 .Beaten:
-	trainertotext MORTY, MORTY1, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_4, MORTY, MORTY1
 	jumpstd gymstatue2
 
 EcruteakGymPlayerStepUpMovement:
diff --git a/maps/ElmsLab.asm b/maps/ElmsLab.asm
index 17a6d42f1..1ccd8d500 100644
--- a/maps/ElmsLab.asm
+++ b/maps/ElmsLab.asm
@@ -105,10 +105,10 @@ ElmCheckEverstone:
 	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 @@ ElmCheckEverstone:
 	end
 
 ElmEggHatchedScript:
-	writebyte TOGEPI
+	setval TOGEPI
 	special FindPartyMonThatSpeciesYourTrainerID
 	iftrue ShowElmTogepiScript
-	writebyte TOGETIC
+	setval TOGETIC
 	special FindPartyMonThatSpeciesYourTrainerID
 	iftrue ShowElmTogepiScript
 	jump ElmCheckGotEggAgain
@@ -173,14 +173,14 @@ CyndaquilPokeBallScript:
 	writetext ChoseStarterText
 	buttonsound
 	waitsfx
-	pokenamemem CYNDAQUIL, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getmonname STRING_BUFFER_3, CYNDAQUIL
 	writetext ReceivedStarterText
 	playsound SFX_CAUGHT_MON
 	waitsfx
 	buttonsound
 	givepoke CYNDAQUIL, 5, BERRY
 	closetext
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal RIGHT, ElmDirectionsScript
 	applymovement PLAYER, AfterCyndaquilMovement
 	jump ElmDirectionsScript
@@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ TotodilePokeBallScript:
 	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 @@ ChikoritaPokeBallScript:
 	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 @@ ElmsLabHealingMachine_HealParty:
 	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 @@ ElmGiveTicketScript:
 
 ElmJumpBackScript1:
 	closetext
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal DOWN, ElmJumpDownScript
 	ifequal UP, ElmJumpUpScript
 	ifequal LEFT, ElmJumpLeftScript
@@ -428,7 +428,7 @@ ElmJumpBackScript1:
 
 ElmJumpBackScript2:
 	closetext
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal DOWN, ElmJumpUpScript
 	ifequal UP, ElmJumpDownScript
 	ifequal LEFT, ElmJumpRightScript
@@ -498,7 +498,7 @@ AideScript_GiveYouBalls:
 	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
diff --git a/maps/FastShip1F.asm b/maps/FastShip1F.asm
index 0d3b3fc62..a69b99aa2 100644
--- a/maps/FastShip1F.asm
+++ b/maps/FastShip1F.asm
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ FastShip1FSailor1Script:
 	end
 
 .LetThePlayerOut:
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal RIGHT, .YouAreFacingRight
 	applymovement FASTSHIP1F_SAILOR1, MovementData_0x7520e
 	applymovement PLAYER, MovementData_0x75235
diff --git a/maps/FastShipCabins_NNW_NNE_NE.asm b/maps/FastShipCabins_NNW_NNE_NE.asm
index 2f52b0c14..a277873c0 100644
--- a/maps/FastShipCabins_NNW_NNE_NE.asm
+++ b/maps/FastShipCabins_NNW_NNE_NE.asm
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ FastShipLazySailorScript:
 	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
diff --git a/maps/FuchsiaGym.asm b/maps/FuchsiaGym.asm
index 24fa2de71..62428fb65 100644
--- a/maps/FuchsiaGym.asm
+++ b/maps/FuchsiaGym.asm
@@ -214,7 +214,7 @@ FuchsiaGymStatue:
 	iftrue .Beaten
 	jumpstd gymstatue1
 .Beaten:
-	trainertotext JANINE, JANINE1, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_4, JANINE, JANINE1
 	jumpstd gymstatue2
 
 Movement_NinjaSpin:
diff --git a/maps/GoldenrodCity.asm b/maps/GoldenrodCity.asm
index 6afe0df5c..4561a5218 100644
--- a/maps/GoldenrodCity.asm
+++ b/maps/GoldenrodCity.asm
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ GoldenrodCity_MapScripts:
 	iffalse .MoveTutorDone
 	checkitem COIN_CASE
 	iffalse .MoveTutorDisappear
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal WEDNESDAY, .MoveTutorAppear
 	ifequal SATURDAY, .MoveTutorAppear
 .MoveTutorDisappear:
@@ -72,21 +72,21 @@ MoveTutorScript:
 	jump .Incompatible
 
 .Flamethrower:
-	writebyte MOVETUTOR_FLAMETHROWER
+	setval MOVETUTOR_FLAMETHROWER
 	writetext UnknownText_0x1991cf
 	special MoveTutor
 	ifequal FALSE, .TeachMove
 	jump .Incompatible
 
 .Thunderbolt:
-	writebyte MOVETUTOR_THUNDERBOLT
+	setval MOVETUTOR_THUNDERBOLT
 	writetext UnknownText_0x1991cf
 	special MoveTutor
 	ifequal FALSE, .TeachMove
 	jump .Incompatible
 
 .IceBeam:
-	writebyte MOVETUTOR_ICE_BEAM
+	setval MOVETUTOR_ICE_BEAM
 	writetext UnknownText_0x1991cf
 	special MoveTutor
 	ifequal FALSE, .TeachMove
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ MoveTutorScript:
 	writetext UnknownText_0x19918b
 	waitbutton
 	closetext
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal LEFT, .WalkAroundPlayer
 	applymovement GOLDENRODCITY_MOVETUTOR, MovementData_0x198a5f
 	jump .GoInside
diff --git a/maps/GoldenrodDeptStore5F.asm b/maps/GoldenrodDeptStore5F.asm
index 4734656b3..c0d20b280 100644
--- a/maps/GoldenrodDeptStore5F.asm
+++ b/maps/GoldenrodDeptStore5F.asm
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ GoldenrodDeptStore5F_MapScripts:
 	callback MAPCALLBACK_OBJECTS, .CheckIfSunday
 
 .CheckIfSunday:
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal SUNDAY, .yes
 	disappear GOLDENRODDEPTSTORE5F_RECEPTIONIST
 	return
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ GoldenrodDeptStore5FClerkScript:
 GoldenrodDeptStore5FReceptionistScript:
 	faceplayer
 	opentext
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal SUNDAY, .EventIsOver
 	checkflag ENGINE_GOLDENROD_DEPT_STORE_TM27_RETURN
 	iftrue .EventIsOver
diff --git a/maps/GoldenrodDeptStore6F.asm b/maps/GoldenrodDeptStore6F.asm
index 6beaf9b8f..779761305 100644
--- a/maps/GoldenrodDeptStore6F.asm
+++ b/maps/GoldenrodDeptStore6F.asm
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ GoldenrodVendingMachine:
 	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 @@ GoldenrodVendingMachine:
 	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 @@ GoldenrodVendingMachine:
 	giveitem LEMONADE
 	iffalse .NotEnoughSpace
 	takemoney YOUR_MONEY, GOLDENRODDEPTSTORE6F_LEMONADE_PRICE
-	itemtotext LEMONADE, MEM_BUFFER_0
+	getitemname STRING_BUFFER_3, LEMONADE
 	jump .VendItem
 
 .VendItem:
diff --git a/maps/GoldenrodGameCorner.asm b/maps/GoldenrodGameCorner.asm
index bd73a350e..5682701ff 100644
--- a/maps/GoldenrodGameCorner.asm
+++ b/maps/GoldenrodGameCorner.asm
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ GoldenrodGameCorner_MapScripts:
 	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 @@ GoldenrodGameCornerTMVendor_LoopScript:
 .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 @@ GoldenrodGameCornerTMVendor_LoopScript:
 .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 @@ GoldenrodGameCornerTMVendor_LoopScript:
 .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
@@ -178,16 +178,16 @@ GoldenrodGameCornerPrizeMonVendorScript:
 .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
 	playsound SFX_TRANSACTION
 	writetext GoldenrodGameCornerPrizeVendorHereYouGoText
 	waitbutton
-	writebyte ABRA
+	setval ABRA
 	special GameCornerPrizeMonCheckDex
 	givepoke ABRA, 5
 	takecoins GOLDENRODGAMECORNER_ABRA_COINS
@@ -196,16 +196,16 @@ GoldenrodGameCornerPrizeMonVendorScript:
 .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
 	playsound SFX_TRANSACTION
 	writetext GoldenrodGameCornerPrizeVendorHereYouGoText
 	waitbutton
-	writebyte CUBONE
+	setval CUBONE
 	special GameCornerPrizeMonCheckDex
 	givepoke CUBONE, 15
 	takecoins GOLDENRODGAMECORNER_CUBONE_COINS
@@ -214,16 +214,16 @@ GoldenrodGameCornerPrizeMonVendorScript:
 .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
 	playsound SFX_TRANSACTION
 	writetext GoldenrodGameCornerPrizeVendorHereYouGoText
 	waitbutton
-	writebyte WOBBUFFET
+	setval WOBBUFFET
 	special GameCornerPrizeMonCheckDex
 	givepoke WOBBUFFET, 15
 	takecoins GOLDENRODGAMECORNER_WOBBUFFET_COINS
@@ -301,14 +301,14 @@ GoldenrodGameCornerSlotsMachineScript:
 	random 6
 	ifequal 0, GoldenrodGameCornerLuckySlotsMachineScript
 	refreshscreen
-	writebyte FALSE
+	setval FALSE
 	special SlotMachine
 	closetext
 	end
 
 GoldenrodGameCornerLuckySlotsMachineScript:
 	refreshscreen
-	writebyte TRUE
+	setval TRUE
 	special SlotMachine
 	closetext
 	end
diff --git a/maps/GoldenrodGym.asm b/maps/GoldenrodGym.asm
index aa3a6e5ba..5bd01a7e1 100644
--- a/maps/GoldenrodGym.asm
+++ b/maps/GoldenrodGym.asm
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ GoldenrodGymWhitneyScript:
 	playsound SFX_GET_BADGE
 	waitsfx
 	setflag ENGINE_PLAINBADGE
-	checkcode VAR_BADGES
+	readvar VAR_BADGES
 	scall GoldenrodGymActivateRockets
 .GotPlainBadge:
 	writetext WhitneyPlainBadgeText
@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ GoldenrodGymStatue:
 	iftrue .Beaten
 	jumpstd gymstatue1
 .Beaten:
-	trainertotext WHITNEY, WHITNEY1, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_4, WHITNEY, WHITNEY1
 	jumpstd gymstatue2
 
 BridgetWalksUpMovement:
diff --git a/maps/GoldenrodMagnetTrainStation.asm b/maps/GoldenrodMagnetTrainStation.asm
index 69836e012..5744e9bdb 100644
--- a/maps/GoldenrodMagnetTrainStation.asm
+++ b/maps/GoldenrodMagnetTrainStation.asm
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ GoldenrodMagnetTrainStationOfficerScript:
 	closetext
 	applymovement GOLDENRODMAGNETTRAINSTATION_OFFICER, MovementData_0x55146
 	applymovement PLAYER, MovementData_0x5514f
-	writebyte FALSE
+	setval FALSE
 	special MagnetTrain
 	warpcheck
 	newloadmap MAPSETUP_TRAIN
diff --git a/maps/GoldenrodPokecenter1F.asm b/maps/GoldenrodPokecenter1F.asm
index 5a6087f2f..cb5cf9147 100644
--- a/maps/GoldenrodPokecenter1F.asm
+++ b/maps/GoldenrodPokecenter1F.asm
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ GoldenrodPokecenter1FNurseScript:
 	jumpstd pokecenternurse
 
 GoldenrodPokecenter1F_GSBallSceneLeft:
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_CHECKMOBILEEVENT
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_CHECKMOBILEEVENT
 	special BattleTowerAction
 	ifequal MOBILE_EVENT_OBJECT_GS_BALL, .gsball
 	end
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ GoldenrodPokecenter1F_GSBallSceneLeft:
 	end
 
 GoldenrodPokecenter1F_GSBallSceneRight:
-	writebyte BATTLETOWERACTION_CHECKMOBILEEVENT
+	setval BATTLETOWERACTION_CHECKMOBILEEVENT
 	special BattleTowerAction
 	ifequal MOBILE_EVENT_OBJECT_GS_BALL, .gsball
 	end
diff --git a/maps/GoldenrodUnderground.asm b/maps/GoldenrodUnderground.asm
index 9a17a9590..8f48efc4a 100644
--- a/maps/GoldenrodUnderground.asm
+++ b/maps/GoldenrodUnderground.asm
@@ -36,8 +36,8 @@ GoldenrodUnderground_MapScripts:
 	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 @@ GoldenrodUnderground_MapScripts:
 	return
 
 .CheckDayOfWeek:
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal MONDAY, .Monday
 	ifequal TUESDAY, .Tuesday
 	ifequal WEDNESDAY, .Wednesday
@@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ TrainerPokemaniacDonald:
 
 BitterMerchantScript:
 	opentext
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal SUNDAY, .Open
 	ifequal SATURDAY, .Open
 	jump GoldenrodUndergroundScript_ShopClosed
@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@ BargainMerchantScript:
 	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 @@ BargainMerchantScript:
 
 OlderHaircutBrotherScript:
 	opentext
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal TUESDAY, .DoHaircut
 	ifequal THURSDAY, .DoHaircut
 	ifequal SATURDAY, .DoHaircut
@@ -267,7 +267,7 @@ OlderHaircutBrotherScript:
 
 YoungerHaircutBrotherScript:
 	opentext
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal SUNDAY, .DoHaircut
 	ifequal WEDNESDAY, .DoHaircut
 	ifequal FRIDAY, .DoHaircut
diff --git a/maps/GoldenrodUndergroundSwitchRoomEntrances.asm b/maps/GoldenrodUndergroundSwitchRoomEntrances.asm
index 1ffe461af..cab427d0e 100644
--- a/maps/GoldenrodUndergroundSwitchRoomEntrances.asm
+++ b/maps/GoldenrodUndergroundSwitchRoomEntrances.asm
@@ -279,9 +279,9 @@ Switch1Script:
 	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 @@ Switch1Script:
 	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 @@ Switch2Script:
 	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 @@ Switch2Script:
 	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 @@ Switch3Script:
 	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 @@ Switch3Script:
 	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 @@ EmergencySwitchScript:
 	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 @@ EmergencySwitchScript:
 	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 @@ GoldenrodUndergroundSwitchRoomEntrances_DontToggle:
 	end
 
 GoldenrodUndergroundSwitchRoomEntrances_UpdateDoors:
-	copybytetovar wUndergroundSwitchPositions
+	readmem wUndergroundSwitchPositions
 	ifequal 0, .Position0
 	ifequal 1, .Position1
 	ifequal 2, .Position2
@@ -498,8 +498,8 @@ GoldenrodUndergroundSwitchRoomEntrances_UpdateDoors:
 	scall .Set14
 	reloadmappart
 	closetext
-	writebyte 6
-	copyvartobyte wUndergroundSwitchPositions
+	setval 6
+	writemem wUndergroundSwitchPositions
 	end
 
 .Set4:
diff --git a/maps/GoldenrodUndergroundWarehouse.asm b/maps/GoldenrodUndergroundWarehouse.asm
index 49c4582d8..0a87959fc 100644
--- a/maps/GoldenrodUndergroundWarehouse.asm
+++ b/maps/GoldenrodUndergroundWarehouse.asm
@@ -29,8 +29,8 @@ GoldenrodUndergroundWarehouse_MapScripts:
 	clearevent EVENT_SWITCH_12
 	clearevent EVENT_SWITCH_13
 	clearevent EVENT_SWITCH_14
-	writebyte 0
-	copyvartobyte wUndergroundSwitchPositions
+	setval 0
+	writemem wUndergroundSwitchPositions
 	return
 
 TrainerGruntM24:
diff --git a/maps/HallOfFame.asm b/maps/HallOfFame.asm
index 3d9492f14..9c4df3c02 100644
--- a/maps/HallOfFame.asm
+++ b/maps/HallOfFame.asm
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ HallOfFame_MapScripts:
 	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
diff --git a/maps/IlexForest.asm b/maps/IlexForest.asm
index 91f6ad6d2..158efcd3b 100644
--- a/maps/IlexForest.asm
+++ b/maps/IlexForest.asm
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ IlexForest_MapScripts:
 .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 @@ IlexForestCharcoalApprenticeScript:
 	end
 
 IlexForestFarfetchdScript:
-	copybytetovar wFarfetchdPosition
+	readmem wFarfetchdPosition
 	ifequal  1, .Position1
 	ifequal  2, .Position2
 	ifequal  3, .Position3
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ IlexForestFarfetchdScript:
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 15, 25
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 2
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 2
 	end
 
 .Position2:
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ IlexForestFarfetchdScript:
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 20, 24
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 3
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 3
 	end
 
 .Position2_Down:
@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@ IlexForestFarfetchdScript:
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 15, 29
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 8
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 8
 	end
 
 .Position3:
@@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ IlexForestFarfetchdScript:
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 29, 22
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 4
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 4
 	end
 
 .Position3_Left:
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@ IlexForestFarfetchdScript:
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 15, 25
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 2
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 2
 	end
 
 .Position4:
@@ -172,7 +172,7 @@ IlexForestFarfetchdScript:
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 28, 31
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 5
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 5
 	end
 
 .Position4_Up:
@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ IlexForestFarfetchdScript:
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 20, 24
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 3
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 3
 	end
 
 .Position5:
@@ -192,7 +192,7 @@ IlexForestFarfetchdScript:
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 24, 35
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 6
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 6
 	end
 
 .Position5_Left:
@@ -200,7 +200,7 @@ IlexForestFarfetchdScript:
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 22, 31
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 7
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 7
 	end
 
 .Position5_Up:
@@ -208,7 +208,7 @@ IlexForestFarfetchdScript:
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 29, 22
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 4
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 4
 	end
 
 .Position5_Right:
@@ -216,7 +216,7 @@ IlexForestFarfetchdScript:
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 29, 22
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 4
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 4
 	end
 
 .Position6:
@@ -226,7 +226,7 @@ IlexForestFarfetchdScript:
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 22, 31
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 7
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 7
 	end
 
 .Position6_Right:
@@ -234,7 +234,7 @@ IlexForestFarfetchdScript:
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 28, 31
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 5
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 5
 	end
 
 .Position7:
@@ -245,7 +245,7 @@ IlexForestFarfetchdScript:
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 15, 29
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 8
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 8
 	end
 
 .Position7_Left:
@@ -253,7 +253,7 @@ IlexForestFarfetchdScript:
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 24, 35
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 6
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 6
 	end
 
 .Position7_Down:
@@ -261,7 +261,7 @@ IlexForestFarfetchdScript:
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 28, 31
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 5
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 5
 	end
 
 .Position8:
@@ -273,7 +273,7 @@ IlexForestFarfetchdScript:
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 10, 35
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 9
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 9
 	end
 
 .Position8_Right:
@@ -281,7 +281,7 @@ IlexForestFarfetchdScript:
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 22, 31
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 7
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 7
 	end
 
 .Position8_Up:
@@ -290,7 +290,7 @@ IlexForestFarfetchdScript:
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 15, 25
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 2
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 2
 	end
 
 .Position9:
@@ -301,7 +301,7 @@ IlexForestFarfetchdScript:
 	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 @@ IlexForestFarfetchdScript:
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 15, 29
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 8
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 8
 	end
 
 .Position9_Down:
@@ -320,7 +320,7 @@ IlexForestFarfetchdScript:
 	moveobject ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD, 15, 29
 	disappear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
 	appear ILEXFOREST_FARFETCHD
-	loadvar wFarfetchdPosition, 8
+	loadmem wFarfetchdPosition, 8
 	end
 
 .Position10:
@@ -339,7 +339,7 @@ IlexForestFarfetchdScript:
 	cry FARFETCH_D
 	waitbutton
 	closetext
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	end
 
 IlexForestCharcoalMasterScript:
diff --git a/maps/IndigoPlateauPokecenter1F.asm b/maps/IndigoPlateauPokecenter1F.asm
index bd3fb3516..406e5727c 100644
--- a/maps/IndigoPlateauPokecenter1F.asm
+++ b/maps/IndigoPlateauPokecenter1F.asm
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ PlateauRivalBattle1:
 	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 @@ PlateauRivalBattle2:
 	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
diff --git a/maps/KurtsHouse.asm b/maps/KurtsHouse.asm
index 6ff71e297..1087529be 100644
--- a/maps/KurtsHouse.asm
+++ b/maps/KurtsHouse.asm
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ Kurt1:
 	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 @@ Kurt1:
 	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 @@ Kurt1:
 	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 @@ Kurt1:
 	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 @@ Kurt1:
 	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 @@ Kurt1:
 	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 @@ Kurt1:
 	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 @@ Kurt1:
 	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 @@ Kurt1:
 	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
diff --git a/maps/LakeOfRage.asm b/maps/LakeOfRage.asm
index fbfaa93bb..910e811c3 100644
--- a/maps/LakeOfRage.asm
+++ b/maps/LakeOfRage.asm
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ LakeOfRage_MapScripts:
 	return
 
 .Wesley:
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal WEDNESDAY, .WesleyAppears
 	disappear LAKEOFRAGE_WESLEY
 	return
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ RedGyarados:
 	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 @@ WesleyScript:
 	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
diff --git a/maps/LakeOfRageMagikarpHouse.asm b/maps/LakeOfRageMagikarpHouse.asm
index 430d2dd79..9d1a837ef 100644
--- a/maps/LakeOfRageMagikarpHouse.asm
+++ b/maps/LakeOfRageMagikarpHouse.asm
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ MagikarpLengthRaterScript:
 	end
 
 .AskedForMagikarp:
-	writebyte MAGIKARP
+	setval MAGIKARP
 	special FindPartyMonThatSpecies
 	iffalse .ClearedRocketHideout
 	writetext MagikarpLengthRaterText_YouHaveAMagikarp
diff --git a/maps/LavRadioTower1F.asm b/maps/LavRadioTower1F.asm
index 45bd0d208..117a13c08 100644
--- a/maps/LavRadioTower1F.asm
+++ b/maps/LavRadioTower1F.asm
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ LavRadioTower1FGentlemanScript:
 .ReturnedMachinePart:
 	writetext LavRadioTower1FGentlemanText_ReturnedMachinePart
 	buttonsound
-	stringtotext .expncardname, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	getstring STRING_BUFFER_4, .expncardname
 	scall .receiveitem
 	setflag ENGINE_EXPN_CARD
 .GotExpnCard:
diff --git a/maps/MahoganyGym.asm b/maps/MahoganyGym.asm
index f578597f0..6f30b15d8 100644
--- a/maps/MahoganyGym.asm
+++ b/maps/MahoganyGym.asm
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ MahoganyGymPryceScript:
 	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 @@ MahoganyGymStatue:
 	iftrue .Beaten
 	jumpstd gymstatue1
 .Beaten:
-	trainertotext PRYCE, PRYCE1, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_4, PRYCE, PRYCE1
 	jumpstd gymstatue2
 
 PryceText_Intro:
diff --git a/maps/MountMoonSquare.asm b/maps/MountMoonSquare.asm
index 29784336e..71bd14204 100644
--- a/maps/MountMoonSquare.asm
+++ b/maps/MountMoonSquare.asm
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ MountMoonSquare_MapScripts:
 ClefairyDance:
 	checkflag ENGINE_MT_MOON_SQUARE_CLEFAIRY
 	iftrue .NoDancing
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal MONDAY, .NoDancing
 	checktime NITE
 	iffalse .NoDancing
diff --git a/maps/MountMortarB1F.asm b/maps/MountMortarB1F.asm
index c78b60fbf..c16b9faea 100644
--- a/maps/MountMortarB1F.asm
+++ b/maps/MountMortarB1F.asm
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ MountMortarB1FKiyoScript:
 	writetext UnknownText_0x7e2c0
 	buttonsound
 	waitsfx
-	checkcode VAR_PARTYCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_PARTYCOUNT
 	ifequal PARTY_LENGTH, .NoRoom
 	writetext UnknownText_0x7e355
 	playsound SFX_CAUGHT_MON
diff --git a/maps/NationalPark.asm b/maps/NationalPark.asm
index 1b87393f5..4050c0b8b 100644
--- a/maps/NationalPark.asm
+++ b/maps/NationalPark.asm
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ TrainerSchoolboyJack1:
 	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
@@ -94,14 +94,14 @@ TrainerSchoolboyJack1:
 	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
 
 .Rematch:
 	scall .RematchStd
 	winlosstext SchoolboyJack1BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wJackFightCount
+	readmem wJackFightCount
 	ifequal 4, .Fight4
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ TrainerSchoolboyJack1:
 	loadtrainer SCHOOLBOY, JACK1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wJackFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wJackFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_JACK
 	end
 
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ TrainerSchoolboyJack1:
 	loadtrainer SCHOOLBOY, JACK2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wJackFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wJackFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_JACK
 	end
 
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ TrainerSchoolboyJack1:
 	loadtrainer SCHOOLBOY, JACK3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wJackFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wJackFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_JACK
 	end
 
@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ TrainerSchoolboyJack1:
 	loadtrainer SCHOOLBOY, JACK4
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wJackFightCount, 4
+	loadmem wJackFightCount, 4
 	clearflag ENGINE_JACK
 	end
 
@@ -201,7 +201,7 @@ TrainerPokefanfBeverly1:
 	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 @@ TrainerPokefanfBeverly1:
 	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
 
diff --git a/maps/OaksLab.asm b/maps/OaksLab.asm
index 86ac71ac0..b2a765573 100644
--- a/maps/OaksLab.asm
+++ b/maps/OaksLab.asm
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ Oak:
 	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
diff --git a/maps/OlivineGym.asm b/maps/OlivineGym.asm
index 536d3c6e8..27f912594 100644
--- a/maps/OlivineGym.asm
+++ b/maps/OlivineGym.asm
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ OlivineGymJasmineScript:
 	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 @@ OlivineGymStatue:
 	iftrue .Beaten
 	jumpstd gymstatue1
 .Beaten:
-	trainertotext JASMINE, JASMINE1, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_4, JASMINE, JASMINE1
 	jumpstd gymstatue2
 
 Jasmine_SteelTypeIntro:
diff --git a/maps/OlivineLighthouse2F.asm b/maps/OlivineLighthouse2F.asm
index 062a3e2b6..b8b730fdd 100644
--- a/maps/OlivineLighthouse2F.asm
+++ b/maps/OlivineLighthouse2F.asm
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ TrainerSailorHuey:
 	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
@@ -41,14 +41,14 @@ TrainerSailorHuey:
 	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
 
 .WantsBattle:
 	scall .Rematch
 	winlosstext SailorHueyBeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wHueyFightCount
+	readmem wHueyFightCount
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
 	ifequal 1, .Fight1
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ TrainerSailorHuey:
 	loadtrainer SAILOR, HUEY1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wHueyFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wHueyFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_HUEY
 	end
 
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ TrainerSailorHuey:
 	loadtrainer SAILOR, HUEY2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wHueyFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wHueyFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_HUEY
 	end
 
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ TrainerSailorHuey:
 	loadtrainer SAILOR, HUEY3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wHueyFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wHueyFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_HUEY
 	end
 
diff --git a/maps/OlivineLighthouse6F.asm b/maps/OlivineLighthouse6F.asm
index f0121b8ef..c7c545af8 100644
--- a/maps/OlivineLighthouse6F.asm
+++ b/maps/OlivineLighthouse6F.asm
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ OlivineLighthouseJasmine:
 	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 @@ OlivineLighthouseAmphy:
 	checkevent EVENT_JASMINE_RETURNED_TO_GYM
 	iftrue .HealthyNow
 	writetext AmphyPalPalooText
-	writebyte AMPHAROS
+	setval AMPHAROS
 	special PlaySlowCry
 	buttonsound
 	writetext AmphyBreathingLaboredText
diff --git a/maps/OlivinePort.asm b/maps/OlivinePort.asm
index 22d96d1df..3e99f456e 100644
--- a/maps/OlivinePort.asm
+++ b/maps/OlivinePort.asm
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ OlivinePortWalkUpToShipScript:
 	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 @@ OlivinePortSailorAfterHOFScript:
 	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 @@ OlivinePortSailorAfterHOFScript:
 	waitbutton
 	closetext
 	setevent EVENT_TEMPORARY_UNTIL_MAP_RELOAD_2
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal RIGHT, .Right
 	applymovement PLAYER, MovementData_0x74a3f
 	jump OlivinePortSailorAtGangwayScript
diff --git a/maps/PewterGym.asm b/maps/PewterGym.asm
index c5e39a1c2..64773c8f4 100644
--- a/maps/PewterGym.asm
+++ b/maps/PewterGym.asm
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ PewterGymStatue:
 	iftrue .Beaten
 	jumpstd gymstatue1
 .Beaten:
-	trainertotext BROCK, BROCK1, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_4, BROCK, BROCK1
 	jumpstd gymstatue2
 
 BrockIntroText:
diff --git a/maps/PlayersHouse1F.asm b/maps/PlayersHouse1F.asm
index b7ab18a81..f86ae16da 100644
--- a/maps/PlayersHouse1F.asm
+++ b/maps/PlayersHouse1F.asm
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ MeetMomScript:
 	opentext
 	writetext ElmsLookingForYouText
 	buttonsound
-	stringtotext GearName, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	getstring STRING_BUFFER_4, GearName
 	scall PlayersHouse1FReceiveItemStd
 	setflag ENGINE_POKEGEAR
 	setflag ENGINE_PHONE_CARD
diff --git a/maps/Pokecenter2F.asm b/maps/Pokecenter2F.asm
index f07c4b295..0ec1532a8 100644
--- a/maps/Pokecenter2F.asm
+++ b/maps/Pokecenter2F.asm
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ LinkReceptionistScript_Trade:
 	writetext Text_PleaseWait
 	special CheckLinkTimeout
 	iffalse .LinkTimedOut
-	copybytetovar wOtherPlayerLinkMode
+	readmem wOtherPlayerLinkMode
 	iffalse .LinkedToFirstGen
 	special CheckBothSelectedSameRoom
 	iffalse .IncompatibleRooms
@@ -155,17 +155,17 @@ LinkReceptionistScript_Trade:
 	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 @@ LinkReceptionistScript_Battle:
 	writetext Text_PleaseWait
 	special CheckLinkTimeout
 	iffalse .LinkTimedOut
-	copybytetovar wOtherPlayerLinkMode
+	readmem wOtherPlayerLinkMode
 	iffalse .LinkedToFirstGen
 	special CheckBothSelectedSameRoom
 	iffalse .IncompatibleRooms
@@ -259,13 +259,13 @@ LinkReceptionistScript_Battle:
 	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 @@ LinkReceptionistScript_Battle:
 	waitbutton
 .Mobile_DidNotSelect:
 	closetext
-	writebyte FALSE
+	setval FALSE
 	end
 
 .Mobile_OK:
-	writebyte TRUE
+	setval TRUE
 	end
 
 Script_TimeCapsuleClosed:
@@ -322,7 +322,7 @@ LinkReceptionistScript_TimeCapsule:
 	writetext Text_PleaseWait
 	special CheckLinkTimeout
 	iffalse .LinkTimedOut
-	copybytetovar wOtherPlayerLinkMode
+	readmem wOtherPlayerLinkMode
 	iffalse .OK
 	special CheckBothSelectedSameRoom
 	writetext Text_IncompatibleRooms
@@ -414,18 +414,18 @@ Script_WalkOutOfMobileBattleRoom:
 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 @@ Pokecenter2F_CheckGender:
 	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 @@ Script_WalkOutOfLinkTradeRoom:
 	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 @@ Script_WalkOutOfLinkBattleRoom:
 	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
@@ -493,45 +493,45 @@ Script_WalkOutOfLinkBattleRoom:
 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
 	writetext Text_OhPleaseWait
 	waitbutton
 	closetext
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifnotequal UP, .FemaleChangeApperance
 	turnobject PLAYER, LEFT
 .FemaleChangeApperance:
@@ -541,7 +541,7 @@ TimeCapsuleScript_CheckPlayerGender:
 	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 @@ Script_LeftTimeCapsule:
 	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
diff --git a/maps/RadioTower1F.asm b/maps/RadioTower1F.asm
index 2b7a979e5..d9db0d89c 100644
--- a/maps/RadioTower1F.asm
+++ b/maps/RadioTower1F.asm
@@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ RadioTower1FRadioCardWomanScript:
 	waitsfx
 	writetext UnknownText_0x5d37b
 	buttonsound
-	stringtotext .RadioCardText, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	getstring STRING_BUFFER_4, .RadioCardText
 	scall .ReceiveItem
 	writetext UnknownText_0x5d3c0
 	buttonsound
diff --git a/maps/RadioTower2F.asm b/maps/RadioTower2F.asm
index 036a19dd5..d45e9ea14 100644
--- a/maps/RadioTower2F.asm
+++ b/maps/RadioTower2F.asm
@@ -106,13 +106,13 @@ Buena:
 	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 @@ Buena:
 	waitbutton
 	closetext
 	turnobject RADIOTOWER2F_BUENA, RIGHT
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifnotequal RIGHT, .DontNeedToMove
 	applymovement PLAYER, MovementData_0x5d921
 .DontNeedToMove:
@@ -140,9 +140,9 @@ Buena:
 	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 @@ Buena:
 	special FadeOutMusic
 	pause 20
 	special RestartMapMusic
-	checkcode VAR_BLUECARDBALANCE
+	readvar VAR_BLUECARDBALANCE
 	ifequal 30, .BlueCardCapped1
 	end
 
diff --git a/maps/Route16.asm b/maps/Route16.asm
index 327b90a85..bbe877245 100644
--- a/maps/Route16.asm
+++ b/maps/Route16.asm
@@ -5,9 +5,9 @@ Route16_MapScripts:
 	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
diff --git a/maps/Route26.asm b/maps/Route26.asm
index 1d1f81534..0ced38d38 100644
--- a/maps/Route26.asm
+++ b/maps/Route26.asm
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ TrainerCooltrainermGaven3:
 	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
@@ -49,14 +49,14 @@ TrainerCooltrainermGaven3:
 	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
 
 .WantsBattle:
 	scall .Rematch
 	winlosstext CooltrainermGaven3BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wGavenFightCount
+	readmem wGavenFightCount
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
 	ifequal 1, .Fight1
 	ifequal 0, .LoadFight0
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ TrainerCooltrainermGaven3:
 	loadtrainer COOLTRAINERM, GAVEN3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wGavenFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wGavenFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_GAVEN
 	end
 
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ TrainerCooltrainermGaven3:
 	loadtrainer COOLTRAINERM, GAVEN1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wGavenFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wGavenFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_GAVEN
 	end
 
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ TrainerCooltrainerfBeth1:
 	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
@@ -153,14 +153,14 @@ TrainerCooltrainerfBeth1:
 	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
 
 .WantsBattle:
 	scall .Rematch
 	winlosstext CooltrainerfBeth1BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wBethFightCount
+	readmem wBethFightCount
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
 	ifequal 1, .Fight1
 	ifequal 0, .LoadFight0
@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ TrainerCooltrainerfBeth1:
 	loadtrainer COOLTRAINERF, BETH1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wBethFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wBethFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_BETH
 	end
 
@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@ TrainerCooltrainerfBeth1:
 	loadtrainer COOLTRAINERF, BETH2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wBethFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wBethFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_BETH
 	end
 
diff --git a/maps/Route27.asm b/maps/Route27.asm
index bd39db0b7..ec2e8f9a5 100644
--- a/maps/Route27.asm
+++ b/maps/Route27.asm
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ TrainerBirdKeeperJose2:
 	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
@@ -84,14 +84,14 @@ TrainerBirdKeeperJose2:
 	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
 
 .WantsBattle:
 	scall .Rematch
 	winlosstext BirdKeeperJose2BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wJoseFightCount
+	readmem wJoseFightCount
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
 	ifequal 1, .Fight1
 	ifequal 0, .LoadFight0
@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ TrainerBirdKeeperJose2:
 	loadtrainer BIRD_KEEPER, JOSE2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wJoseFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wJoseFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_JOSE
 	end
 
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ TrainerBirdKeeperJose2:
 	loadtrainer BIRD_KEEPER, JOSE1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wJoseFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wJoseFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_JOSE
 	end
 
@@ -196,7 +196,7 @@ TrainerCooltrainerfReena:
 	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
@@ -217,14 +217,14 @@ TrainerCooltrainerfReena:
 	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
 
 .WantsBattle:
 	scall .Rematch
 	winlosstext CooltrainerfReenaBeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wReenaFightCount
+	readmem wReenaFightCount
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
 	ifequal 1, .Fight1
 	ifequal 0, .LoadFight0
@@ -238,7 +238,7 @@ TrainerCooltrainerfReena:
 	loadtrainer COOLTRAINERF, REENA1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wReenaFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wReenaFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_REENA
 	end
 
@@ -246,7 +246,7 @@ TrainerCooltrainerfReena:
 	loadtrainer COOLTRAINERF, REENA2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wReenaFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wReenaFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_REENA
 	end
 
diff --git a/maps/Route29.asm b/maps/Route29.asm
index 3b3322f13..392396f55 100644
--- a/maps/Route29.asm
+++ b/maps/Route29.asm
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ Route29_MapScripts:
 	return
 
 .DoesTuscanyAppear:
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifnotequal TUESDAY, .TuscanyDisappears
 	appear ROUTE29_TUSCANY
 	return
@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ Script_RefusedTutorial2:
 CatchingTutorialDudeScript:
 	faceplayer
 	opentext
-	checkcode VAR_BOXSPACE
+	readvar VAR_BOXSPACE
 	ifequal 0, .BoxFull
 	checkevent EVENT_LEARNED_TO_CATCH_POKEMON
 	iftrue .BoxFull
@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ TuscanyScript:
 	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
diff --git a/maps/Route30.asm b/maps/Route30.asm
index a7d066601..90c4ece81 100644
--- a/maps/Route30.asm
+++ b/maps/Route30.asm
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ TrainerYoungsterJoey:
 	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
@@ -61,14 +61,14 @@ TrainerYoungsterJoey:
 	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
 
 .Rematch:
 	scall .RematchStd
 	winlosstext YoungsterJoey1BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wJoeyFightCount
+	readmem wJoeyFightCount
 	ifequal 4, .Fight4
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ TrainerYoungsterJoey:
 	loadtrainer YOUNGSTER, JOEY1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wJoeyFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wJoeyFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_JOEY
 	end
 
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ TrainerYoungsterJoey:
 	loadtrainer YOUNGSTER, JOEY2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wJoeyFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wJoeyFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_JOEY
 	end
 
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ TrainerYoungsterJoey:
 	loadtrainer YOUNGSTER, JOEY3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wJoeyFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wJoeyFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_JOEY
 	end
 
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ TrainerYoungsterJoey:
 	loadtrainer YOUNGSTER, JOEY4
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wJoeyFightCount, 4
+	loadmem wJoeyFightCount, 4
 	clearflag ENGINE_JOEY
 	end
 
diff --git a/maps/Route31.asm b/maps/Route31.asm
index 1a7ba7205..e0a1a9db4 100644
--- a/maps/Route31.asm
+++ b/maps/Route31.asm
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ TrainerBugCatcherWade1:
 	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
@@ -49,14 +49,14 @@ TrainerBugCatcherWade1:
 	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
 
 .WadeRematch:
 	scall .RematchSTD
 	winlosstext BugCatcherWade1BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wWadeFightCount
+	readmem wWadeFightCount
 	ifequal 4, .Fight4
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ TrainerBugCatcherWade1:
 	loadtrainer BUG_CATCHER, WADE1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wWadeFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wWadeFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_WADE
 	end
 
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ TrainerBugCatcherWade1:
 	loadtrainer BUG_CATCHER, WADE2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wWadeFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wWadeFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_WADE
 	end
 
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ TrainerBugCatcherWade1:
 	loadtrainer BUG_CATCHER, WADE3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wWadeFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wWadeFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_WADE
 	end
 
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ TrainerBugCatcherWade1:
 	loadtrainer BUG_CATCHER, WADE4
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wWadeFightCount, 4
+	loadmem wWadeFightCount, 4
 	clearflag ENGINE_WADE
 	end
 
diff --git a/maps/Route32.asm b/maps/Route32.asm
index bab9ce66a..d4d5dac1a 100644
--- a/maps/Route32.asm
+++ b/maps/Route32.asm
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ Route32_MapScripts:
 	end
 
 .Frieda:
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal FRIDAY, .FriedaAppears
 	disappear ROUTE32_FRIEDA
 	return
@@ -167,7 +167,7 @@ TrainerFisherRalph1:
 	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
@@ -190,14 +190,14 @@ TrainerFisherRalph1:
 	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
 
 .Rematch:
 	scall .RematchStd
 	winlosstext FisherRalph1BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wRalphFightCount
+	readmem wRalphFightCount
 	ifequal 4, .Fight4
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
@@ -219,7 +219,7 @@ TrainerFisherRalph1:
 	loadtrainer FISHER, RALPH1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wRalphFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wRalphFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_RALPH
 	end
 
@@ -227,7 +227,7 @@ TrainerFisherRalph1:
 	loadtrainer FISHER, RALPH2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wRalphFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wRalphFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_RALPH
 	end
 
@@ -235,7 +235,7 @@ TrainerFisherRalph1:
 	loadtrainer FISHER, RALPH3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wRalphFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wRalphFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_RALPH
 	end
 
@@ -243,7 +243,7 @@ TrainerFisherRalph1:
 	loadtrainer FISHER, RALPH4
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wRalphFightCount, 4
+	loadmem wRalphFightCount, 4
 	clearflag ENGINE_RALPH
 	end
 
@@ -303,7 +303,7 @@ TrainerPicnickerLiz1:
 	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
@@ -324,14 +324,14 @@ TrainerPicnickerLiz1:
 	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
 
 .Rematch:
 	scall .RematchStd
 	winlosstext PicnickerLiz1BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wLizFightCount
+	readmem wLizFightCount
 	ifequal 4, .Fight4
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
@@ -353,7 +353,7 @@ TrainerPicnickerLiz1:
 	loadtrainer PICNICKER, LIZ1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wLizFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wLizFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_LIZ
 	end
 
@@ -361,7 +361,7 @@ TrainerPicnickerLiz1:
 	loadtrainer PICNICKER, LIZ2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wLizFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wLizFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_LIZ
 	end
 
@@ -369,7 +369,7 @@ TrainerPicnickerLiz1:
 	loadtrainer PICNICKER, LIZ3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wLizFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wLizFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_LIZ
 	end
 
@@ -377,7 +377,7 @@ TrainerPicnickerLiz1:
 	loadtrainer PICNICKER, LIZ4
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wLizFightCount, 4
+	loadmem wLizFightCount, 4
 	clearflag ENGINE_LIZ
 	end
 
@@ -454,7 +454,7 @@ FriedaScript:
 	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
diff --git a/maps/Route33.asm b/maps/Route33.asm
index eb88baaa6..f8e771626 100644
--- a/maps/Route33.asm
+++ b/maps/Route33.asm
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ TrainerHikerAnthony:
 	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
@@ -38,14 +38,14 @@ TrainerHikerAnthony:
 	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
 
 .Rematch:
 	scall .RematchStd
 	winlosstext HikerAnthony2BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wAnthonyFightCount
+	readmem wAnthonyFightCount
 	ifequal 4, .Fight4
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ TrainerHikerAnthony:
 	loadtrainer HIKER, ANTHONY2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wAnthonyFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wAnthonyFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_ANTHONY
 	end
 
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ TrainerHikerAnthony:
 	loadtrainer HIKER, ANTHONY1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wAnthonyFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wAnthonyFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_ANTHONY
 	end
 
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ TrainerHikerAnthony:
 	loadtrainer HIKER, ANTHONY3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wAnthonyFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wAnthonyFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_ANTHONY
 	end
 
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ TrainerHikerAnthony:
 	loadtrainer HIKER, ANTHONY4
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wAnthonyFightCount, 4
+	loadmem wAnthonyFightCount, 4
 	clearflag ENGINE_ANTHONY
 	end
 
diff --git a/maps/Route34.asm b/maps/Route34.asm
index 8e52a151e..a72d65a8d 100644
--- a/maps/Route34.asm
+++ b/maps/Route34.asm
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ DayCareManScript_Outside:
 	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 @@ TrainerCamperTodd1:
 	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
@@ -112,14 +112,14 @@ TrainerCamperTodd1:
 	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
 
 .Rematch:
 	scall .RematchStd
 	winlosstext CamperTodd1BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wToddFightCount
+	readmem wToddFightCount
 	ifequal 4, .Fight4
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
@@ -141,7 +141,7 @@ TrainerCamperTodd1:
 	loadtrainer CAMPER, TODD1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wToddFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wToddFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_TODD
 	end
 
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ TrainerCamperTodd1:
 	loadtrainer CAMPER, TODD2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wToddFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wToddFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_TODD
 	end
 
@@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ TrainerCamperTodd1:
 	loadtrainer CAMPER, TODD3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wToddFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wToddFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_TODD
 	end
 
@@ -165,7 +165,7 @@ TrainerCamperTodd1:
 	loadtrainer CAMPER, TODD4
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wToddFightCount, 4
+	loadmem wToddFightCount, 4
 	clearflag ENGINE_TODD
 	end
 
@@ -214,7 +214,7 @@ TrainerPicnickerGina1:
 	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
@@ -237,14 +237,14 @@ TrainerPicnickerGina1:
 	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
 
 .Rematch:
 	scall .RematchStd
 	winlosstext PicnickerGina1BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wGinaFightCount
+	readmem wGinaFightCount
 	ifequal 4, .Fight4
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
@@ -266,7 +266,7 @@ TrainerPicnickerGina1:
 	loadtrainer PICNICKER, GINA1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wGinaFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wGinaFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_GINA
 	end
 
@@ -274,7 +274,7 @@ TrainerPicnickerGina1:
 	loadtrainer PICNICKER, GINA2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wGinaFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wGinaFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_GINA
 	end
 
@@ -282,7 +282,7 @@ TrainerPicnickerGina1:
 	loadtrainer PICNICKER, GINA3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wGinaFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wGinaFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_GINA
 	end
 
@@ -290,7 +290,7 @@ TrainerPicnickerGina1:
 	loadtrainer PICNICKER, GINA4
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wGinaFightCount, 4
+	loadmem wGinaFightCount, 4
 	clearflag ENGINE_GINA
 	end
 
diff --git a/maps/Route35.asm b/maps/Route35.asm
index 48c05058d..dc3f17014 100644
--- a/maps/Route35.asm
+++ b/maps/Route35.asm
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ TrainerJugglerIrwin:
 	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 @@ TrainerJugglerIrwin:
 	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 @@ TrainerBugCatcherArnie:
 	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
@@ -153,14 +153,14 @@ TrainerBugCatcherArnie:
 	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
 
 .WantsBattle:
 	scall Route35RematchM
 	winlosstext BugCatcherArnieBeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wArnieFightCount
+	readmem wArnieFightCount
 	ifequal 4, .Fight4
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@ TrainerBugCatcherArnie:
 	loadtrainer BUG_CATCHER, ARNIE1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wArnieFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wArnieFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_ARNIE
 	end
 
@@ -190,7 +190,7 @@ TrainerBugCatcherArnie:
 	loadtrainer BUG_CATCHER, ARNIE2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wArnieFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wArnieFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_ARNIE
 	end
 
@@ -198,7 +198,7 @@ TrainerBugCatcherArnie:
 	loadtrainer BUG_CATCHER, ARNIE3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wArnieFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wArnieFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_ARNIE
 	end
 
@@ -206,7 +206,7 @@ TrainerBugCatcherArnie:
 	loadtrainer BUG_CATCHER, ARNIE4
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wArnieFightCount, 4
+	loadmem wArnieFightCount, 4
 	clearflag ENGINE_ARNIE
 	end
 
diff --git a/maps/Route35GoldenrodGate.asm b/maps/Route35GoldenrodGate.asm
index 71a1e510b..5608b57f9 100644
--- a/maps/Route35GoldenrodGate.asm
+++ b/maps/Route35GoldenrodGate.asm
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ RandyScript:
 	writetext UnknownText_0x69e48
 	buttonsound
 	waitsfx
-	checkcode VAR_PARTYCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_PARTYCOUNT
 	ifequal PARTY_LENGTH, .partyfull
 	writetext UnknownText_0x69eb8
 	playsound SFX_KEY_ITEM
diff --git a/maps/Route35NationalParkGate.asm b/maps/Route35NationalParkGate.asm
index 6a24bba32..4f9026979 100644
--- a/maps/Route35NationalParkGate.asm
+++ b/maps/Route35NationalParkGate.asm
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Route35NationalParkGate_MapScripts:
 	return
 
 .CheckIfContestAvailable:
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal TUESDAY, .SetContestOfficer
 	ifequal THURSDAY, .SetContestOfficer
 	ifequal SATURDAY, .SetContestOfficer
@@ -55,9 +55,9 @@ Route35NationalParkGate_MapScripts:
 	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 @@ Route35NationalParkGate_MapScripts:
 	end
 
 Route35OfficerScriptContest:
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal SUNDAY, Route35NationalParkGate_NoContestToday
 	ifequal MONDAY, Route35NationalParkGate_NoContestToday
 	ifequal WEDNESDAY, Route35NationalParkGate_NoContestToday
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ Route35OfficerScriptContest:
 	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 @@ Route35NationalParkGate_OkayToProceed:
 	end
 
 Route35NationalParkGate_EnterContest:
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal LEFT, Route35NationalParkGate_FacingLeft
 	applymovement PLAYER, MovementData_0x6a2e5
 	end
@@ -126,9 +126,9 @@ Route35NationalParkGate_FacingLeft:
 	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:
diff --git a/maps/Route36.asm b/maps/Route36.asm
index d9845bc30..bb490d1df 100644
--- a/maps/Route36.asm
+++ b/maps/Route36.asm
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Route36_MapScripts:
 	end
 
 .ArthurCallback:
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal THURSDAY, .ArthurAppears
 	disappear ROUTE36_ARTHUR
 	return
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ Route36FloriaScript:
 	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 @@ TrainerSchoolboyAlan1:
 	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
@@ -191,14 +191,14 @@ TrainerSchoolboyAlan1:
 	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
 
 .ChooseRematch:
 	scall .Rematch
 	winlosstext SchoolboyAlan1BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wAlanFightCount
+	readmem wAlanFightCount
 	ifequal 4, .Fight4
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
@@ -220,7 +220,7 @@ TrainerSchoolboyAlan1:
 	loadtrainer SCHOOLBOY, ALAN1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wAlanFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wAlanFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_ALAN
 	end
 
@@ -228,7 +228,7 @@ TrainerSchoolboyAlan1:
 	loadtrainer SCHOOLBOY, ALAN2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wAlanFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wAlanFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_ALAN
 	end
 
@@ -236,7 +236,7 @@ TrainerSchoolboyAlan1:
 	loadtrainer SCHOOLBOY, ALAN3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wAlanFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wAlanFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_ALAN
 	end
 
@@ -244,7 +244,7 @@ TrainerSchoolboyAlan1:
 	loadtrainer SCHOOLBOY, ALAN4
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wAlanFightCount, 4
+	loadmem wAlanFightCount, 4
 	clearflag ENGINE_ALAN
 	end
 
@@ -318,7 +318,7 @@ ArthurScript:
 	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
diff --git a/maps/Route36NationalParkGate.asm b/maps/Route36NationalParkGate.asm
index 86c415813..30ea3abf3 100644
--- a/maps/Route36NationalParkGate.asm
+++ b/maps/Route36NationalParkGate.asm
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ Route36NationalParkGate_MapScripts:
 .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 @@ Route36NationalParkGate_MapScripts:
 .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 @@ Route36NationalParkGate_MapScripts:
 	end
 
 Route36OfficerScriptContest:
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal SUNDAY, _ContestNotOn
 	ifequal MONDAY, _ContestNotOn
 	ifequal WEDNESDAY, _ContestNotOn
@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ Route36OfficerScriptContest:
 	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 @@ Route36OfficerScriptContest:
 	end
 
 .LeaveMonsWithOfficer:
-	checkcode VAR_PARTYCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_PARTYCOUNT
 	ifless PARTY_LENGTH, .ContinueLeavingMons
-	checkcode VAR_BOXSPACE
+	readvar VAR_BOXSPACE
 	ifequal 0, .BoxFull
 .ContinueLeavingMons:
 	special CheckFirstMonIsEgg
diff --git a/maps/Route37.asm b/maps/Route37.asm
index 98cf05d20..326e0a870 100644
--- a/maps/Route37.asm
+++ b/maps/Route37.asm
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Route37_MapScripts:
 	callback MAPCALLBACK_OBJECTS, .Sunny
 
 .Sunny:
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal SUNDAY, .SunnyAppears
 	disappear ROUTE37_SUNNY
 	return
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ SunnyScript:
 	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
diff --git a/maps/Route38.asm b/maps/Route38.asm
index d8cd9370b..ee49612e7 100644
--- a/maps/Route38.asm
+++ b/maps/Route38.asm
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ TrainerLassDana1:
 	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
@@ -61,14 +61,14 @@ TrainerLassDana1:
 	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
 
 .DanaRematch:
 	scall .Rematch
 	winlosstext LassDana1BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wDanaFightCount
+	readmem wDanaFightCount
 	ifequal 4, .Fight4
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ TrainerLassDana1:
 	loadtrainer LASS, DANA1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wDanaFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wDanaFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_DANA
 	end
 
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ TrainerLassDana1:
 	loadtrainer LASS, DANA2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wDanaFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wDanaFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_DANA
 	end
 
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ TrainerLassDana1:
 	loadtrainer LASS, DANA3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wDanaFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wDanaFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_DANA
 	end
 
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ TrainerLassDana1:
 	loadtrainer LASS, DANA4
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wDanaFightCount, 4
+	loadmem wDanaFightCount, 4
 	clearflag ENGINE_DANA
 	end
 
@@ -176,7 +176,7 @@ TrainerSchoolboyChad1:
 	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
@@ -197,14 +197,14 @@ TrainerSchoolboyChad1:
 	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
 
 .ChadRematch:
 	scall .Rematch
 	winlosstext SchoolboyChad1BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wChadFightCount
+	readmem wChadFightCount
 	ifequal 4, .Fight4
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
@@ -226,7 +226,7 @@ TrainerSchoolboyChad1:
 	loadtrainer SCHOOLBOY, CHAD1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wChadFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wChadFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_CHAD
 	end
 
@@ -234,7 +234,7 @@ TrainerSchoolboyChad1:
 	loadtrainer SCHOOLBOY, CHAD2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wChadFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wChadFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_CHAD
 	end
 
@@ -242,7 +242,7 @@ TrainerSchoolboyChad1:
 	loadtrainer SCHOOLBOY, CHAD3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wChadFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wChadFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_CHAD
 	end
 
@@ -250,7 +250,7 @@ TrainerSchoolboyChad1:
 	loadtrainer SCHOOLBOY, CHAD4
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wChadFightCount, 4
+	loadmem wChadFightCount, 4
 	clearflag ENGINE_CHAD
 	end
 
diff --git a/maps/Route39.asm b/maps/Route39.asm
index 8a37655a2..498ac690f 100644
--- a/maps/Route39.asm
+++ b/maps/Route39.asm
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ TrainerPokefanmDerek:
 	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 @@ TrainerPokefanmDerek:
 	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
 
diff --git a/maps/Route39Barn.asm b/maps/Route39Barn.asm
index ce3522d9a..2fae06697 100644
--- a/maps/Route39Barn.asm
+++ b/maps/Route39Barn.asm
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ MoomooScript:
 	checkevent EVENT_HEALED_MOOMOO
 	iftrue .HappyCow
 	writetext MoomooWeakMooText
-	writebyte MILTANK
+	setval MILTANK
 	special PlaySlowCry
 	buttonsound
 	writetext Route39BarnItsCryIsWeakText
@@ -67,9 +67,9 @@ MoomooScript:
 	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
diff --git a/maps/Route40.asm b/maps/Route40.asm
index 4d58dfe98..b7c8d79ca 100644
--- a/maps/Route40.asm
+++ b/maps/Route40.asm
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Route40_MapScripts:
 
 .MonicaCallback:
 	clearevent EVENT_BATTLE_TOWER_OUTSIDE_SAILOR
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal MONDAY, .MonicaAppears
 	disappear ROUTE40_MONICA
 	return
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ MonicaScript:
 	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
diff --git a/maps/Route42.asm b/maps/Route42.asm
index ff154b6c0..8ea0b1b07 100644
--- a/maps/Route42.asm
+++ b/maps/Route42.asm
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ TrainerFisherTully:
 	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
@@ -61,14 +61,14 @@ TrainerFisherTully:
 	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
 
 .WantsBattle:
 	scall .Rematch
 	winlosstext FisherTullyBeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wTullyFightCount
+	readmem wTullyFightCount
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
 	ifequal 1, .Fight1
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ TrainerFisherTully:
 	loadtrainer FISHER, TULLY1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wTullyFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wTullyFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_TULLY
 	end
 
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ TrainerFisherTully:
 	loadtrainer FISHER, TULLY2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wTullyFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wTullyFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_TULLY
 	end
 
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ TrainerFisherTully:
 	loadtrainer FISHER, TULLY3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wTullyFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wTullyFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_TULLY
 	end
 
diff --git a/maps/Route43.asm b/maps/Route43.asm
index ebb0e2371..bffbcffde 100644
--- a/maps/Route43.asm
+++ b/maps/Route43.asm
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ TrainerPokemaniacBrent:
 	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
@@ -71,14 +71,14 @@ TrainerPokemaniacBrent:
 	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
 
 .WantsBattle:
 	scall .Rematch
 	winlosstext PokemaniacBrentBeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wBrentFightCount
+	readmem wBrentFightCount
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
 	ifequal 1, .Fight1
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ TrainerPokemaniacBrent:
 	loadtrainer POKEMANIAC, BRENT1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wBrentFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wBrentFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_BRENT
 	end
 
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ TrainerPokemaniacBrent:
 	loadtrainer POKEMANIAC, BRENT2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wBrentFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wBrentFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_BRENT
 	end
 
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ TrainerPokemaniacBrent:
 	loadtrainer POKEMANIAC, BRENT3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wBrentFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wBrentFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_BRENT
 	end
 
@@ -177,7 +177,7 @@ TrainerPicnickerTiffany:
 	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
@@ -202,14 +202,14 @@ TrainerPicnickerTiffany:
 	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
 
 .WantsBattle:
 	scall .Rematch
 	winlosstext PicnickerTiffanyBeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wTiffanyFightCount
+	readmem wTiffanyFightCount
 	ifequal 3, .Fight3
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
 	ifequal 1, .Fight1
@@ -227,7 +227,7 @@ TrainerPicnickerTiffany:
 	loadtrainer PICNICKER, TIFFANY3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wTiffanyFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wTiffanyFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_TIFFANY
 	end
 
@@ -235,7 +235,7 @@ TrainerPicnickerTiffany:
 	loadtrainer PICNICKER, TIFFANY1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wTiffanyFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wTiffanyFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_TIFFANY
 	end
 
@@ -243,7 +243,7 @@ TrainerPicnickerTiffany:
 	loadtrainer PICNICKER, TIFFANY2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wTiffanyFightCount, 3
+	loadmem wTiffanyFightCount, 3
 	clearflag ENGINE_TIFFANY
 	end
 
diff --git a/maps/Route43Gate.asm b/maps/Route43Gate.asm
index 69869991d..9d9b11994 100644
--- a/maps/Route43Gate.asm
+++ b/maps/Route43Gate.asm
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ Route43Gate_MapScripts:
 
 .RocketTakeover:
 	playmusic MUSIC_ROCKET_ENCOUNTER
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal DOWN, RocketScript_Southbound
 	ifequal UP, RocketScript_Northbound
 	setscene SCENE_FINISHED
diff --git a/maps/Route44.asm b/maps/Route44.asm
index f5f9f24bf..f1837c732 100644
--- a/maps/Route44.asm
+++ b/maps/Route44.asm
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ TrainerBirdKeeperVance1:
 	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
@@ -41,14 +41,14 @@ TrainerBirdKeeperVance1:
 	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
 
 .WantsBattle:
 	scall Route44RematchM
 	winlosstext BirdKeeperVance1BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wVanceFightCount
+	readmem wVanceFightCount
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
 	ifequal 1, .Fight1
 	ifequal 0, .LoadFight0
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ TrainerBirdKeeperVance1:
 	loadtrainer BIRD_KEEPER, VANCE1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wVanceFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wVanceFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_VANCE
 	end
 
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ TrainerBirdKeeperVance1:
 	loadtrainer BIRD_KEEPER, VANCE2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wVanceFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wVanceFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_VANCE
 	end
 
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@ TrainerFisherWilton1:
 	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
@@ -185,14 +185,14 @@ TrainerFisherWilton1:
 	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
 
 .WantsBattle:
 	scall Route44RematchM
 	winlosstext FisherWilton1BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wWiltonFightCount
+	readmem wWiltonFightCount
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
 	ifequal 1, .Fight1
 	ifequal 0, .LoadFight0
@@ -206,7 +206,7 @@ TrainerFisherWilton1:
 	loadtrainer FISHER, WILTON1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wWiltonFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wWiltonFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_WILTON
 	end
 
@@ -214,7 +214,7 @@ TrainerFisherWilton1:
 	loadtrainer FISHER, WILTON2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wWiltonFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wWiltonFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_WILTON
 	end
 
diff --git a/maps/Route45.asm b/maps/Route45.asm
index e26525441..1bfcef972 100644
--- a/maps/Route45.asm
+++ b/maps/Route45.asm
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ TrainerBlackbeltKenji:
 	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 @@ TrainerBlackbeltKenji:
 	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 @@ TrainerHikerParry:
 	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
@@ -169,14 +169,14 @@ TrainerHikerParry:
 	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
 
 .WantsBattle:
 	scall Route45RematchM
 	winlosstext HikerParry3BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wParryFightCount
+	readmem wParryFightCount
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
 	ifequal 1, .Fight1
 	ifequal 0, .LoadFight0
@@ -190,7 +190,7 @@ TrainerHikerParry:
 	loadtrainer HIKER, PARRY3
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wParryFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wParryFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_PARRY
 	end
 
@@ -198,7 +198,7 @@ TrainerHikerParry:
 	loadtrainer HIKER, PARRY1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wParryFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wParryFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_PARRY
 	end
 
diff --git a/maps/Route46.asm b/maps/Route46.asm
index 4fc813c35..fca785099 100644
--- a/maps/Route46.asm
+++ b/maps/Route46.asm
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ TrainerPicnickerErin1:
 	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
@@ -47,14 +47,14 @@ TrainerPicnickerErin1:
 	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
 
 .WantsBattle:
 	scall Route46RematchF
 	winlosstext PicnickerErin1BeatenText, 0
-	copybytetovar wErinFightCount
+	readmem wErinFightCount
 	ifequal 2, .Fight2
 	ifequal 1, .Fight1
 	ifequal 0, .LoadFight0
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ TrainerPicnickerErin1:
 	loadtrainer PICNICKER, ERIN1
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wErinFightCount, 1
+	loadmem wErinFightCount, 1
 	clearflag ENGINE_ERIN
 	end
 
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ TrainerPicnickerErin1:
 	loadtrainer PICNICKER, ERIN2
 	startbattle
 	reloadmapafterbattle
-	loadvar wErinFightCount, 2
+	loadmem wErinFightCount, 2
 	clearflag ENGINE_ERIN
 	end
 
diff --git a/maps/RuinsOfAlphAerodactylChamber.asm b/maps/RuinsOfAlphAerodactylChamber.asm
index a42c2b20c..c5aa497f4 100644
--- a/maps/RuinsOfAlphAerodactylChamber.asm
+++ b/maps/RuinsOfAlphAerodactylChamber.asm
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ RuinsOfAlphAerodactylChamber_MapScripts:
 
 RuinsOfAlphAerodactylChamberPuzzle:
 	refreshscreen
-	writebyte UNOWNPUZZLE_AERODACTYL
+	setval UNOWNPUZZLE_AERODACTYL
 	special UnownPuzzle
 	closetext
 	iftrue .PuzzleComplete
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ RuinsOfAlphAerodactylChamberDescriptionSign:
 RuinsOfAlphAerodactylChamberWallPatternLeft:
 	opentext
 	writetext RuinsOfAlphAerodactylChamberWallPatternLeftText
-	writebyte UNOWNWORDS_LIGHT
+	setval UNOWNWORDS_LIGHT
 	special DisplayUnownWords
 	closetext
 	end
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ RuinsOfAlphAerodactylChamberWallPatternRight:
 	iftrue .WallOpen
 	opentext
 	writetext RuinsOfAlphAerodactylChamberWallPatternRightText
-	writebyte UNOWNWORDS_LIGHT
+	setval UNOWNWORDS_LIGHT
 	special DisplayUnownWords
 	closetext
 	end
diff --git a/maps/RuinsOfAlphHoOhChamber.asm b/maps/RuinsOfAlphHoOhChamber.asm
index 0a8aeefc5..4c30e0466 100644
--- a/maps/RuinsOfAlphHoOhChamber.asm
+++ b/maps/RuinsOfAlphHoOhChamber.asm
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ RuinsOfAlphHoOhChamber_MapScripts:
 
 RuinsOfAlphHoOhChamberPuzzle:
 	refreshscreen
-	writebyte UNOWNPUZZLE_HO_OH
+	setval UNOWNPUZZLE_HO_OH
 	special UnownPuzzle
 	closetext
 	iftrue .PuzzleComplete
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ RuinsOfAlphHoOhChamberDescriptionSign:
 RuinsOfAlphHoOhChamberWallPatternLeft:
 	opentext
 	writetext RuinsOfAlphHoOhChamberWallPatternLeftText
-	writebyte UNOWNWORDS_HO_OH
+	setval UNOWNWORDS_HO_OH
 	special DisplayUnownWords
 	closetext
 	end
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ RuinsOfAlphHoOhChamberWallPatternRight:
 	iftrue .WallOpen
 	opentext
 	writetext RuinsOfAlphHoOhChamberWallPatternRightText
-	writebyte UNOWNWORDS_HO_OH
+	setval UNOWNWORDS_HO_OH
 	special DisplayUnownWords
 	closetext
 	end
diff --git a/maps/RuinsOfAlphKabutoChamber.asm b/maps/RuinsOfAlphKabutoChamber.asm
index 09453956b..f5e11cb24 100644
--- a/maps/RuinsOfAlphKabutoChamber.asm
+++ b/maps/RuinsOfAlphKabutoChamber.asm
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ RuinsOfAlphKabutoChamberReceptionistScript:
 
 RuinsOfAlphKabutoChamberPuzzle:
 	refreshscreen
-	writebyte UNOWNPUZZLE_KABUTO
+	setval UNOWNPUZZLE_KABUTO
 	special UnownPuzzle
 	closetext
 	iftrue .PuzzleComplete
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ RuinsOfAlphKabutoChamberPuzzle:
 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 @@ RuinsOfAlphKabutoChamberDescriptionSign:
 RuinsOfAlphKabutoChamberWallPatternLeft:
 	opentext
 	writetext RuinsOfAlphKabutoChamberWallPatternLeftText
-	writebyte UNOWNWORDS_ESCAPE
+	setval UNOWNWORDS_ESCAPE
 	special DisplayUnownWords
 	closetext
 	end
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ RuinsOfAlphKabutoChamberWallPatternRight:
 	iftrue .WallOpen
 	opentext
 	writetext RuinsOfAlphKabutoChamberWallPatternRightText
-	writebyte UNOWNWORDS_ESCAPE
+	setval UNOWNWORDS_ESCAPE
 	special DisplayUnownWords
 	closetext
 	end
diff --git a/maps/RuinsOfAlphOmanyteChamber.asm b/maps/RuinsOfAlphOmanyteChamber.asm
index 1a8387405..d1243cc9c 100644
--- a/maps/RuinsOfAlphOmanyteChamber.asm
+++ b/maps/RuinsOfAlphOmanyteChamber.asm
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ RuinsOfAlphOmanyteChamber_MapScripts:
 
 RuinsOfAlphOmanyteChamberPuzzle:
 	refreshscreen
-	writebyte UNOWNPUZZLE_OMANYTE
+	setval UNOWNPUZZLE_OMANYTE
 	special UnownPuzzle
 	closetext
 	iftrue .PuzzleComplete
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ RuinsOfAlphOmanyteChamberDescriptionSign:
 RuinsOfAlphOmanyteChamberWallPatternLeft:
 	opentext
 	writetext RuinsOfAlphOmanyteChamberWallPatternLeftText
-	writebyte UNOWNWORDS_WATER
+	setval UNOWNWORDS_WATER
 	special DisplayUnownWords
 	closetext
 	end
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ RuinsOfAlphOmanyteChamberWallPatternRight:
 	iftrue .WallOpen
 	opentext
 	writetext RuinsOfAlphOmanyteChamberWallPatternRightText
-	writebyte UNOWNWORDS_WATER
+	setval UNOWNWORDS_WATER
 	special DisplayUnownWords
 	closetext
 	end
diff --git a/maps/RuinsOfAlphOutside.asm b/maps/RuinsOfAlphOutside.asm
index 394ea368e..fcd539b93 100644
--- a/maps/RuinsOfAlphOutside.asm
+++ b/maps/RuinsOfAlphOutside.asm
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ RuinsOfAlphOutside_MapScripts:
 	jump .NoScientist
 
 .MaybeScientist:
-	checkcode VAR_UNOWNCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_UNOWNCOUNT
 	ifgreater 2, .YesScientist
 	jump .NoScientist
 
diff --git a/maps/RuinsOfAlphResearchCenter.asm b/maps/RuinsOfAlphResearchCenter.asm
index d455ebf64..4c9ee01c4 100644
--- a/maps/RuinsOfAlphResearchCenter.asm
+++ b/maps/RuinsOfAlphResearchCenter.asm
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ RuinsOfAlphResearchCenter_MapScripts:
 RuinsOfAlphResearchCenterScientist3Script:
 	faceplayer
 	opentext
-	checkcode VAR_UNOWNCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_UNOWNCOUNT
 	ifequal NUM_UNOWN, .PrinterAvailable
 	writetext RuinsOfAlphResearchCenterScientist3Text
 	waitbutton
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ RuinsOfAlphResearchCenterScientist3Script:
 RuinsOfAlphResearchCenterScientist1Script:
 	faceplayer
 	opentext
-	checkcode VAR_UNOWNCOUNT
+	readvar VAR_UNOWNCOUNT
 	ifequal NUM_UNOWN, .GotAllUnown
 	checkflag ENGINE_UNOWN_DEX
 	iftrue .GotUnownDex
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ RuinsOfAlphResearchCenterScientist1Script:
 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 @@ RuinsOfAlphResearchCenterComputer:
 	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 @@ RuinsOfAlphResearchCenterPrinter:
 	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
diff --git a/maps/SaffronGym.asm b/maps/SaffronGym.asm
index e9376a6e9..b7579f1a4 100644
--- a/maps/SaffronGym.asm
+++ b/maps/SaffronGym.asm
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ SaffronGymStatue:
 	iftrue .Beaten
 	jumpstd gymstatue1
 .Beaten:
-	trainertotext SABRINA, SABRINA1, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_4, SABRINA, SABRINA1
 	jumpstd gymstatue2
 
 SabrinaIntroText:
diff --git a/maps/SaffronMagnetTrainStation.asm b/maps/SaffronMagnetTrainStation.asm
index fe8af17ed..361fc087d 100644
--- a/maps/SaffronMagnetTrainStation.asm
+++ b/maps/SaffronMagnetTrainStation.asm
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ SaffronMagnetTrainStationOfficerScript:
 	closetext
 	applymovement SAFFRONMAGNETTRAINSTATION_OFFICER, MovementData_0x18a88f
 	applymovement PLAYER, MovementData_0x18a898
-	writebyte TRUE
+	setval TRUE
 	special MagnetTrain
 	warpcheck
 	newloadmap MAPSETUP_TRAIN
diff --git a/maps/TeamRocketBaseB1F.asm b/maps/TeamRocketBaseB1F.asm
index 28c22882f..20e56ebb3 100644
--- a/maps/TeamRocketBaseB1F.asm
+++ b/maps/TeamRocketBaseB1F.asm
@@ -450,7 +450,7 @@ VoltorbExplodingTrap:
 	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 @@ GeodudeExplodingTrap:
 	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 @@ KoffingExplodingTrap:
 	cry KOFFING
 	special FadeInPalettes
 	setlasttalked -1
-	writecode VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_TRAP
+	loadvar VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_TRAP
 	loadwildmon KOFFING, 21
 	startbattle
 	end
diff --git a/maps/TeamRocketBaseB2F.asm b/maps/TeamRocketBaseB2F.asm
index 9b05d82e0..8337ae2b1 100644
--- a/maps/TeamRocketBaseB2F.asm
+++ b/maps/TeamRocketBaseB2F.asm
@@ -175,7 +175,7 @@ LanceHealsCommon:
 	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
diff --git a/maps/TinTower1F.asm b/maps/TinTower1F.asm
index 821658d0d..0d70c3d3a 100644
--- a/maps/TinTower1F.asm
+++ b/maps/TinTower1F.asm
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ TinTower1F_MapScripts:
 	checkevent EVENT_FOUGHT_SUICUNE
 	iftrue .FoughtSuicune
 	appear TINTOWER1F_SUICUNE
-	writebyte RAIKOU
+	setval RAIKOU
 	special MonCheck
 	iftrue .NoRaikou
 	appear TINTOWER1F_RAIKOU
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ TinTower1F_MapScripts:
 .NoRaikou:
 	disappear TINTOWER1F_RAIKOU
 .CheckEntei:
-	writebyte ENTEI
+	setval ENTEI
 	special MonCheck
 	iftrue .NoEntei
 	appear TINTOWER1F_ENTEI
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ TinTower1F_MapScripts:
 .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 @@ TinTower1F_MapScripts:
 	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 @@ TinTower1F_MapScripts:
 	cry SUICUNE
 	pause 20
 	loadwildmon SUICUNE, 40
-	writecode VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_SUICUNE
+	loadvar VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_SUICUNE
 	startbattle
 	dontrestartmapmusic
 	disappear TINTOWER1F_SUICUNE
diff --git a/maps/TinTowerRoof.asm b/maps/TinTowerRoof.asm
index 33971dd1d..e3b1e6107 100644
--- a/maps/TinTowerRoof.asm
+++ b/maps/TinTowerRoof.asm
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ TinTowerHoOh:
 	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
diff --git a/maps/TrainerHouseB1F.asm b/maps/TrainerHouseB1F.asm
index 464dd65b2..e09724d59 100644
--- a/maps/TrainerHouseB1F.asm
+++ b/maps/TrainerHouseB1F.asm
@@ -20,11 +20,11 @@ TrainerHouseReceptionistScript:
 	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
diff --git a/maps/UnionCaveB2F.asm b/maps/UnionCaveB2F.asm
index 2c3b63973..d24e263c0 100644
--- a/maps/UnionCaveB2F.asm
+++ b/maps/UnionCaveB2F.asm
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ UnionCaveB2F_MapScripts:
 .Lapras:
 	checkflag ENGINE_UNION_CAVE_LAPRAS
 	iftrue .NoAppear
-	checkcode VAR_WEEKDAY
+	readvar VAR_WEEKDAY
 	ifequal FRIDAY, .Appear
 .NoAppear:
 	disappear UNIONCAVEB2F_LAPRAS
diff --git a/maps/VermilionCity.asm b/maps/VermilionCity.asm
index 26caecfec..de1b34d17 100644
--- a/maps/VermilionCity.asm
+++ b/maps/VermilionCity.asm
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ VermilionSnorlax:
 	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 @@ VermilionGymBadgeGuy:
 	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
diff --git a/maps/VermilionGym.asm b/maps/VermilionGym.asm
index d6cdcd30d..3a9c3f7bf 100644
--- a/maps/VermilionGym.asm
+++ b/maps/VermilionGym.asm
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ VermilionGymStatue:
 	iftrue .Beaten
 	jumpstd gymstatue1
 .Beaten:
-	trainertotext LT_SURGE, LT_SURGE1, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_4, LT_SURGE, LT_SURGE1
 	jumpstd gymstatue2
 
 LtSurgeIntroText:
diff --git a/maps/VermilionPort.asm b/maps/VermilionPort.asm
index cf21a05df..638f4a9b5 100644
--- a/maps/VermilionPort.asm
+++ b/maps/VermilionPort.asm
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ VermilionPortWalkUpToShipScript:
 	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 @@ VermilionPortSailorScript:
 	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
diff --git a/maps/VictoryRoadGate.asm b/maps/VictoryRoadGate.asm
index 451bf9371..a2c996a1c 100644
--- a/maps/VictoryRoadGate.asm
+++ b/maps/VictoryRoadGate.asm
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ VictoryRoadGateBadgeCheckScript:
 	opentext
 	writetext VictoryRoadGateOfficerText
 	buttonsound
-	checkcode VAR_BADGES
+	readvar VAR_BADGES
 	ifgreater NUM_JOHTO_BADGES - 1, .AllEightBadges
 	writetext VictoryRoadGateNotEnoughBadgesText
 	waitbutton
diff --git a/maps/VioletGym.asm b/maps/VioletGym.asm
index 36561ce12..4d8c8f7dc 100644
--- a/maps/VioletGym.asm
+++ b/maps/VioletGym.asm
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ VioletGymFalknerScript:
 	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 @@ VioletGymStatue:
 	iftrue .Beaten
 	jumpstd gymstatue1
 .Beaten:
-	trainertotext FALKNER, FALKNER1, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_4, FALKNER, FALKNER1
 	jumpstd gymstatue2
 
 FalknerIntroText:
diff --git a/maps/VioletPokecenter1F.asm b/maps/VioletPokecenter1F.asm
index ca11063d6..a309ed245 100644
--- a/maps/VioletPokecenter1F.asm
+++ b/maps/VioletPokecenter1F.asm
@@ -22,10 +22,10 @@ VioletPokecenter1F_ElmsAideScript:
 .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 @@ VioletPokecenter1F_ElmsAideScript:
 	writetext UnknownText_0x695c5
 	waitbutton
 	closetext
-	checkcode VAR_FACING
+	readvar VAR_FACING
 	ifequal UP, .AideWalksAroundPlayer
 	turnobject PLAYER, DOWN
 	applymovement VIOLETPOKECENTER1F_SCIENTIST, MovementData_AideWalksStraightOutOfPokecenter
diff --git a/maps/ViridianGym.asm b/maps/ViridianGym.asm
index ac0003fd5..930ea6603 100644
--- a/maps/ViridianGym.asm
+++ b/maps/ViridianGym.asm
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ ViridianGymStatue:
 	jumpstd gymstatue1
 
 .Beaten:
-	trainertotext BLUE, BLUE1, MEM_BUFFER_1
+	gettrainername STRING_BUFFER_4, BLUE, BLUE1
 	jumpstd gymstatue2
 
 LeaderBlueBeforeText:
diff --git a/maps/WhirlIslandLugiaChamber.asm b/maps/WhirlIslandLugiaChamber.asm
index 4381a3636..b1c9e9a16 100644
--- a/maps/WhirlIslandLugiaChamber.asm
+++ b/maps/WhirlIslandLugiaChamber.asm
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ Lugia:
 	pause 15
 	closetext
 	setevent EVENT_FOUGHT_LUGIA
-	writecode VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_FORCEITEM
+	loadvar VAR_BATTLETYPE, BATTLETYPE_FORCEITEM
 	loadwildmon LUGIA, 60
 	startbattle
 	disappear WHIRLISLANDLUGIACHAMBER_LUGIA