Unify chat constants usage

common/database.h

@@ -94,6 +94,8 @@ class PTimerList;
 #	define _ISNAN_(a) std::isnan(a)
 #endif
 
+#define SQL(...) #__VA_ARGS__
+
 class Database : public DBcore {
 public:
 	Database();

common/database_conversions.cpp

@@ -476,7 +476,7 @@ bool Database::CheckDatabaseConversions() {
 	CheckDatabaseConvertCorpseDeblob();
 
 	/* Run EQEmu Server script (Checks for database updates) */
-	system("perl eqemu_server.pl ran_from_world");
+	if(system("perl eqemu_server.pl ran_from_world"));
 
 	return true;
 }

common/eq_constants.h

@@ -87,200 +87,114 @@ typedef enum {
 	_eaMaxAppearance
 } EmuAppearance;
 
-#define MT_NPCQuestSay			10
-// msg_type's for custom usercolors
-#define MT_Say					256
-#define MT_Tell					257
-#define MT_Group				258
-#define MT_Guild				259
-#define MT_OOC					260
-#define MT_Auction				261
-#define MT_Shout				262
-#define MT_Emote				263
-#define MT_Spells				264
-#define MT_YouHitOther			265
-#define MT_OtherHitsYou			266
-#define MT_YouMissOther			267
-#define MT_OtherMissesYou		268
-#define MT_Broadcasts			269
-#define MT_Skills				270
-#define MT_Disciplines			271
-#define	MT_Unused1				272
-#define MT_DefaultText			273
-#define MT_Unused2				274
-#define MT_MerchantOffer		275
-#define MT_MerchantBuySell		276
-#define	MT_YourDeath			277
-#define MT_OtherDeath			278
-#define MT_OtherHits			279
-#define MT_OtherMisses			280
-#define	MT_Who					281
-#define MT_YellForHelp			282
-#define MT_NonMelee				283
-#define MT_WornOff				284
-#define MT_MoneySplit			285
-#define MT_LootMessages			286
-#define MT_DiceRoll				287
-#define MT_OtherSpells			288
-#define MT_SpellFailure			289
-#define MT_Chat					290
-#define MT_Channel1				291
-#define MT_Channel2				292
-#define MT_Channel3				293
-#define MT_Channel4				294
-#define MT_Channel5				295
-#define MT_Channel6				296
-#define MT_Channel7				297
-#define MT_Channel8				298
-#define MT_Channel9				299
-#define MT_Channel10			300
-#define MT_CritMelee			301
-#define MT_SpellCrits			302
-#define MT_TooFarAway			303
-#define MT_NPCRampage			304
-#define MT_NPCFlurry			305
-#define MT_NPCEnrage			306
-#define MT_SayEcho				307
-#define MT_TellEcho				308
-#define MT_GroupEcho			309
-#define MT_GuildEcho			310
-#define MT_OOCEcho				311
-#define MT_AuctionEcho			312
-#define MT_ShoutECho			313
-#define MT_EmoteEcho			314
-#define MT_Chat1Echo			315
-#define MT_Chat2Echo			316
-#define MT_Chat3Echo			317
-#define MT_Chat4Echo			318
-#define MT_Chat5Echo			319
-#define MT_Chat6Echo			320
-#define MT_Chat7Echo			321
-#define MT_Chat8Echo			322
-#define MT_Chat9Echo			323
-#define MT_Chat10Echo			324
-#define MT_DoTDamage			325
-#define MT_ItemLink				326
-#define MT_RaidSay				327
-#define MT_MyPet				328
-#define MT_DS					329
-#define MT_Leadership			330
-#define MT_PetFlurry			331
-#define MT_PetCrit				332
-#define MT_FocusEffect			333
-#define MT_Experience			334
-#define MT_System				335
-#define MT_PetSpell				336
-#define MT_PetResponse			337
-#define MT_ItemSpeech			338
-#define MT_StrikeThrough		339
-#define MT_Stun					340
+namespace Chat {
+	const uint16 White       = 0;
+	const uint16 DimGray     = 1;
+	const uint16 Default     = 1;
+	const uint16 Green       = 2;
+	const uint16 BrightBlue  = 3;
+	const uint16 LightBlue   = 4;
+	const uint16 Magenta     = 5;
+	const uint16 Gray        = 6;
+	const uint16 LightGray   = 7;
+	const uint16 NPCQuestSay = 10;
+	const uint16 DarkGray    = 12;
+	const uint16 Red         = 13;
+	const uint16 Lime        = 14;
+	const uint16 Yellow      = 15;
+	const uint16 Blue        = 16;
+	const uint16 LightNavy   = 17;
+	const uint16 Cyan        = 18;
+	const uint16 Black       = 20;
 
-// TODO: Really should combine above and below into one
-
-//from showeq
-enum ChatColor
-{
-	/*
-	CC_Default					= 0,
-	CC_DarkGrey					= 1,
-	CC_DarkGreen				= 2,
-	CC_DarkBlue					= 3,
-	CC_Purple					= 5,
-	CC_LightGrey				= 6,
-	*/
-
-	CC_WhiteSmoke				= 0,	// FF|F0F0F0
-	CC_Green					= 2,	// FF|008000
-	CC_BrightBlue				= 3,	// FF|0040FF
-	CC_Magenta					= 5,	// FF|F000F0
-	CC_Gray						= 6,	// FF|808080
-	CC_LightGray				= 7,	// FF|E0E0E0
-	//CC_WhiteSmoke2				= 10,	// FF|F0F0F0
-	CC_DarkGray					= 12,	// FF|A0A0A0
-	CC_Red						= 13,	// FF|F00000
-	CC_Lime						= 14,	// FF|00F000
-	CC_Yellow					= 15,	// FF|F0F000
-	CC_Blue						= 16,	// FF|0000F0
-	CC_LightNavy				= 17,	// FF|0000AF
-	CC_Cyan						= 18,	// FF|00F0F0
-	CC_Black					= 20,	// FF|000000
-	
-	// any index <= 255 that is not defined above
-	CC_DimGray					= 1,	// FF|606060
-	CC_Default					= 1,
-
-	CC_User_Say					= 256,
-	CC_User_Tell				= 257,
-	CC_User_Group				= 258,
-	CC_User_Guild				= 259,
-	CC_User_OOC					= 260,
-	CC_User_Auction				= 261,
-	CC_User_Shout				= 262,
-	CC_User_Emote				= 263,
-	CC_User_Spells				= 264,
-	CC_User_YouHitOther			= 265,
-	CC_User_OtherHitYou			= 266,
-	CC_User_YouMissOther		= 267,
-	CC_User_OtherMissYou		= 268,
-	CC_User_Duels				= 269,
-	CC_User_Skills				= 270,
-	CC_User_Disciplines			= 271,
-	CC_User_Default				= 273,
-	CC_User_MerchantOffer		= 275,
-	CC_User_MerchantExchange	= 276,
-	CC_User_YourDeath			= 277,
-	CC_User_OtherDeath			= 278,
-	CC_User_OtherHitOther		= 279,
-	CC_User_OtherMissOther		= 280,
-	CC_User_Who					= 281,
-	CC_User_Yell				= 282,
-	CC_User_NonMelee			= 283,
-	CC_User_SpellWornOff		= 284,
-	CC_User_MoneySplit			= 285,
-	CC_User_Loot				= 286,
-	CC_User_Random				= 287,
-	CC_User_OtherSpells			= 288,
-	CC_User_SpellFailure		= 289,
-	CC_User_ChatChannel			= 290,
-	CC_User_Chat1				= 291,
-	CC_User_Chat2				= 292,
-	CC_User_Chat3				= 293,
-	CC_User_Chat4				= 294,
-	CC_User_Chat5				= 295,
-	CC_User_Chat6				= 296,
-	CC_User_Chat7				= 297,
-	CC_User_Chat8				= 298,
-	CC_User_Chat9				= 299,
-	CC_User_Chat10				= 300,
-	CC_User_MeleeCrit			= 301,
-	CC_User_SpellCrit			= 302,
-	CC_User_TooFarAway			= 303,
-	CC_User_NPCRampage			= 304,
-	CC_User_NPCFurry			= 305,
-	CC_User_NPCEnrage			= 306,
-	CC_User_EchoSay				= 307,
-	CC_User_EchoTell			= 308,
-	CC_User_EchoGroup			= 309,
-	CC_User_EchoGuild			= 310,
-	CC_User_EchoOOC				= 311,
-	CC_User_EchoAuction			= 312,
-	CC_User_EchoShout			= 313,
-	CC_User_EchoEmote			= 314,
-	CC_User_EchoChat1			= 315,
-	CC_User_EchoChat2			= 316,
-	CC_User_EchoChat3			= 317,
-	CC_User_EchoChat4			= 318,
-	CC_User_EchoChat5			= 319,
-	CC_User_EchoChat6			= 320,
-	CC_User_EchoChat7			= 321,
-	CC_User_EchoChat8			= 322,
-	CC_User_EchoChat9			= 323,
-	CC_User_EchoChat10			= 324,
-	CC_User_UnusedAtThisTime	= 325,
-	CC_User_ItemTags			= 326,
-	CC_User_RaidSay				= 327,
-	CC_User_MyPet				= 328,
-	CC_User_DamageShield		= 329,
+	/**
+	 * User colors
+	 */
+	const uint16 Say              = 256;
+	const uint16 Tell             = 257;
+	const uint16 Group            = 258;
+	const uint16 Guild            = 259;
+	const uint16 OOC              = 260;
+	const uint16 Auction          = 261;
+	const uint16 Shout            = 262;
+	const uint16 Emote            = 263;
+	const uint16 Spells           = 264;
+	const uint16 YouHitOther      = 265;
+	const uint16 OtherHitYou      = 266;
+	const uint16 YouMissOther     = 267;
+	const uint16 OtherMissYou     = 268;
+	const uint16 Broadcasts       = 269;
+	const uint16 Skills           = 270;
+	const uint16 Disciplines      = 271;
+	const uint16 Unused1          = 272;
+	const uint16 DefaultText      = 273;
+	const uint16 Unused2          = 274;
+	const uint16 MerchantOffer    = 275;
+	const uint16 MerchantExchange = 276;
+	const uint16 YourDeath        = 277;
+	const uint16 OtherDeath       = 278;
+	const uint16 OtherHitOther    = 279;
+	const uint16 OtherMissOther   = 280;
+	const uint16 Who              = 281;
+	const uint16 YellForHelp      = 282;
+	const uint16 NonMelee         = 283;
+	const uint16 SpellWornOff     = 284;
+	const uint16 MoneySplit       = 285;
+	const uint16 Loot             = 286;
+	const uint16 DiceRoll         = 287;
+	const uint16 OtherSpells      = 288;
+	const uint16 SpellFailure     = 289;
+	const uint16 ChatChannel      = 290;
+	const uint16 Chat1            = 291;
+	const uint16 Chat2            = 292;
+	const uint16 Chat3            = 293;
+	const uint16 Chat4            = 294;
+	const uint16 Chat5            = 295;
+	const uint16 Chat6            = 296;
+	const uint16 Chat7            = 297;
+	const uint16 Chat8            = 298;
+	const uint16 Chat9            = 299;
+	const uint16 Chat10           = 300;
+	const uint16 MeleeCrit        = 301;
+	const uint16 SpellCrit        = 302;
+	const uint16 TooFarAway       = 303;
+	const uint16 NPCRampage       = 304;
+	const uint16 NPCFlurry        = 305;
+	const uint16 NPCEnrage        = 306;
+	const uint16 EchoSay          = 307;
+	const uint16 EchoTell         = 308;
+	const uint16 EchoGroup        = 309;
+	const uint16 EchoGuild        = 310;
+	const uint16 EchoOOC          = 311;
+	const uint16 EchoAuction      = 312;
+	const uint16 EchoShout        = 313;
+	const uint16 EchoEmote        = 314;
+	const uint16 EchoChat1        = 315;
+	const uint16 EchoChat2        = 316;
+	const uint16 EchoChat3        = 317;
+	const uint16 EchoChat4        = 318;
+	const uint16 EchoChat5        = 319;
+	const uint16 EchoChat6        = 320;
+	const uint16 EchoChat7        = 321;
+	const uint16 EchoChat8        = 322;
+	const uint16 EchoChat9        = 323;
+	const uint16 EchoChat10       = 324;
+	const uint16 DotDamage        = 325;
+	const uint16 ItemLink         = 326;
+	const uint16 RaidSay          = 327;
+	const uint16 MyPet            = 328;
+	const uint16 DamageShield     = 329;
+	const uint16 LeaderShip       = 330;
+	const uint16 PetFlurry        = 331;
+	const uint16 PetCritical      = 332;
+	const uint16 FocusEffect      = 333;
+	const uint16 Experience       = 334;
+	const uint16 System           = 335;
+	const uint16 PetSpell         = 336;
+	const uint16 PetResponse      = 337;
+	const uint16 ItemSpeech       = 338;
+	const uint16 StrikeThrough    = 339;
+	const uint16 Stun             = 340;
 };
 
 //ZoneChange_Struct->success values

common/eqemu_logsys.cpp

@@ -81,14 +81,6 @@ namespace Console {
 	};
 }
 
-enum GameChatColor {
-	yellow       = 15,
-	red          = 13,
-	light_green  = 14,
-	light_cyan   = 258,
-	light_purple = 5
-};
-
 /**
  * EQEmuLogSys Constructor
  */
@@ -306,22 +298,22 @@ uint16 EQEmuLogSys::GetGMSayColorFromCategory(uint16 log_category)
 	switch (log_category) {
 		case Logs::Status:
 		case Logs::Normal:
-			return GameChatColor::yellow;
+			return Chat::Yellow;
 		case Logs::MySQLError:
 		case Logs::Error:
-			return GameChatColor::red;
+			return Chat::Red;
 		case Logs::MySQLQuery:
 		case Logs::Debug:
-			return GameChatColor::light_green;
+			return Chat::Lime;
 		case Logs::Quests:
-			return GameChatColor::light_cyan;
+			return Chat::Group;
 		case Logs::Commands:
 		case Logs::Mercenaries:
-			return GameChatColor::light_purple;
+			return Chat::Magenta;
 		case Logs::Crash:
-			return GameChatColor::red;
+			return Chat::Red;
 		default:
-			return GameChatColor::yellow;
+			return Chat::Yellow;
 	}
 }
 

common/string_util.cpp

@@ -123,6 +123,17 @@ std::vector<std::string> SplitString(const std::string &str, char delim) {
 	return ret;
 }
 
+static std::string implode(char *sep, std::vector<std::string> src)
+{
+	std::ostringstream output;
+	std::vector<std::string>::iterator src_iter;
+
+	for (src_iter = src.begin(); src_iter != src.end(); src_iter++)
+		output << *src_iter << sep;
+
+	return output.str();
+}
+
 std::string EscapeString(const std::string &s) {
 	std::string ret;
 

common/string_util.h

@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ const std::string ucfirst(std::string s);
 std::vector<std::string> split(std::string str_to_split, char delimiter);
 const std::string StringFormat(const char* format, ...);
 const std::string vStringFormat(const char* format, va_list args);
+static std::string implode(char *sep, std::vector<std::string> src);
 std::vector<std::string> SplitString(const std::string &s, char delim);
 std::string EscapeString(const char *src, size_t sz);
 std::string EscapeString(const std::string &s);

world/adventure.cpp

@@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ bool Adventure::Process()
 		else if(status == AS_WaitingForPrimaryEndTime)
 		{
 			//Do partial failure: send a message to the clients that they can only get a certain amount of points.
-			SendAdventureMessage(13, "You failed to complete your adventure in time. Complete your adventure goal within 30 minutes to "
+			SendAdventureMessage(Chat::Red, "You failed to complete your adventure in time. Complete your adventure goal within 30 minutes to "
 				"receive a lesser reward. This adventure will end in 30 minutes and your party will be ejected from the dungeon.");
 			SetStatus(AS_WaitingForSecondaryEndTime);
 		}

world/net.cpp

@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ int main(int argc, char** argv) {
 	if (!std::ifstream("eqemu_config.json")) {
 		CheckForServerScript(true);
 		/* Run EQEmu Server script (Checks for database updates) */
-		system("perl eqemu_server.pl convert_xml");
+		if(system("perl eqemu_server.pl convert_xml"));
 	}
 	else {
 		/* Download EQEmu Server Maintenance Script if doesn't exist */
@@ -627,9 +627,9 @@ void CheckForServerScript(bool force_download) {
 
 		std::cout << "Pulling down EQEmu Server Maintenance Script (eqemu_server.pl)..." << std::endl;
 #ifdef _WIN32
-		system("perl -MLWP::UserAgent -e \"require LWP::UserAgent;  my $ua = LWP::UserAgent->new; $ua->timeout(10); $ua->env_proxy; my $response = $ua->get('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/EQEmu/Server/master/utils/scripts/eqemu_server.pl'); if ($response->is_success){ open(FILE, '> eqemu_server.pl'); print FILE $response->decoded_content; close(FILE); }\"");
+		if(system("perl -MLWP::UserAgent -e \"require LWP::UserAgent;  my $ua = LWP::UserAgent->new; $ua->timeout(10); $ua->env_proxy; my $response = $ua->get('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/EQEmu/Server/master/utils/scripts/eqemu_server.pl'); if ($response->is_success){ open(FILE, '> eqemu_server.pl'); print FILE $response->decoded_content; close(FILE); }\""));
 #else
-		system("wget -N --no-check-certificate --quiet -O eqemu_server.pl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/EQEmu/Server/master/utils/scripts/eqemu_server.pl");
+		if(system("wget -N --no-check-certificate --quiet -O eqemu_server.pl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/EQEmu/Server/master/utils/scripts/eqemu_server.pl"));
 #endif
 	}
 }

zone/aa.cpp

@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ void Mob::TemporaryPets(uint16 spell_id, Mob *targ, const char *name_override, u
 	if (!database.GetPoweredPetEntry(spells[spell_id].teleport_zone, act_power, &record))
 	{
 		Log(Logs::General, Logs::Error, "Unknown swarm pet spell id: %d, check pets table", spell_id);
-		Message(13, "Unable to find data for pet %s", spells[spell_id].teleport_zone);
+		Message(Chat::Red, "Unable to find data for pet %s", spells[spell_id].teleport_zone);
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -1091,7 +1091,7 @@ void Client::FinishAlternateAdvancementPurchase(AA::Rank *rank, bool ignore_cost
 	SendAlternateAdvancementStats();
 
 	if(rank->prev) {
-		Message_StringID(15, AA_IMPROVE,
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Yellow, AA_IMPROVE,
 						 std::to_string(rank->title_sid).c_str(),
 						 std::to_string(rank->prev->current_value).c_str(),
 						 std::to_string(cost).c_str(),
@@ -1104,7 +1104,7 @@ void Client::FinishAlternateAdvancementPurchase(AA::Rank *rank, bool ignore_cost
 		}
 	}
 	else {
-		Message_StringID(15, AA_GAIN_ABILITY,
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Yellow, AA_GAIN_ABILITY,
 						 std::to_string(rank->title_sid).c_str(),
 						 std::to_string(cost).c_str(),
 						 cost == 1 ? std::to_string(AA_POINT).c_str() : std::to_string(AA_POINTS).c_str());
@@ -1179,11 +1179,11 @@ void Client::ActivateAlternateAdvancementAbility(int rank_id, int target_id) {
 		uint32 aaremain_sec = aaremain % 60;
 
 		if(aaremain_hr >= 1) {
-			Message(13, "You can use this ability again in %u hour(s) %u minute(s) %u seconds",
+			Message(Chat::Red, "You can use this ability again in %u hour(s) %u minute(s) %u seconds",
 			aaremain_hr, aaremain_min, aaremain_sec);
 		}
 		else {
-			Message(13, "You can use this ability again in %u minute(s) %u seconds",
+			Message(Chat::Red, "You can use this ability again in %u minute(s) %u seconds",
 			aaremain_min, aaremain_sec);
 		}
 
@@ -1200,7 +1200,7 @@ void Client::ActivateAlternateAdvancementAbility(int rank_id, int target_id) {
 		CommonBreakInvisible();
 
 	if (spells[rank->spell].sneak && (!hidden || (hidden && (Timer::GetCurrentTime() - tmHidden) < 4000))) {
-		Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, SNEAK_RESTRICT);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, SNEAK_RESTRICT);
 		return;
 	}
 	//
@@ -1214,7 +1214,7 @@ void Client::ActivateAlternateAdvancementAbility(int rank_id, int target_id) {
 			SetAppearance(eaStanding, false);
 
 		if (GetAppearance() != eaStanding) {
-			Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, STAND_TO_CAST);
+			Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, STAND_TO_CAST);
 			return;
 		}
 	}

zone/attack.cpp

@@ -1319,7 +1319,7 @@ void Mob::DoAttack(Mob *other, DamageHitInfo &hit, ExtraAttackOptions *opts)
 	if (other->AvoidDamage(this, hit)) {
 		int strike_through = itembonuses.StrikeThrough + spellbonuses.StrikeThrough + aabonuses.StrikeThrough;
 		if (strike_through && zone->random.Roll(strike_through)) {
-			Message_StringID(MT_StrikeThrough,
+			Message_StringID(Chat::StrikeThrough,
 				STRIKETHROUGH_STRING); // You strike through your opponents defenses!
 			hit.damage_done = 1;			// set to one, we will check this to continue
 		}
@@ -1340,9 +1340,9 @@ void Mob::DoAttack(Mob *other, DamageHitInfo &hit, ExtraAttackOptions *opts)
 					int stun_resist2 = other->spellbonuses.FrontalStunResist + other->itembonuses.FrontalStunResist + other->aabonuses.FrontalStunResist;
 					int stun_resist = other->spellbonuses.StunResist + other->itembonuses.StunResist + other->aabonuses.StunResist;
 					if (zone->random.Roll(stun_resist2)) {
-						other->Message_StringID(MT_Stun, AVOID_STUNNING_BLOW);
+						other->Message_StringID(Chat::Stun, AVOID_STUNNING_BLOW);
 					} else if (zone->random.Roll(stun_resist)) {
-						other->Message_StringID(MT_Stun, SHAKE_OFF_STUN);
+						other->Message_StringID(Chat::Stun, SHAKE_OFF_STUN);
 					} else {
 						other->Stun(3000); // yuck -- 3 seconds
 					}
@@ -1392,7 +1392,7 @@ bool Client::Attack(Mob* other, int Hand, bool bRiposte, bool IsStrikethrough, b
 
 	if (DivineAura() && !GetGM()) {//cant attack while invulnerable unless your a gm
 		Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Combat, "Attack canceled, Divine Aura is in effect.");
-		Message_StringID(MT_DefaultText, DIVINE_AURA_NO_ATK);	//You can't attack while invulnerable!
+		Message_StringID(Chat::DefaultText, DIVINE_AURA_NO_ATK);	//You can't attack while invulnerable!
 		return false;
 	}
 
@@ -1619,7 +1619,7 @@ bool Client::Death(Mob* killerMob, int32 damage, uint16 spell, EQEmu::skills::Sk
 			this, /* Sender */
 			false, /* Skip Sender */
 			RuleI(Range, DamageMessages),
-			MT_NonMelee, /* 283 */
+			Chat::NonMelee, /* 283 */
 			HIT_NON_MELEE, /* %1 hit %2 for %3 points of non-melee damage. */
 			killerMob->GetCleanName(), /* Message1 */
 			GetCleanName(), /* Message2 */
@@ -2129,7 +2129,7 @@ void NPC::Damage(Mob* other, int32 damage, uint16 spell_id, EQEmu::skills::Skill
 		{
 			if (IsLDoNTrapped())
 			{
-				Message_StringID(13, LDON_ACCIDENT_SETOFF2);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Red, LDON_ACCIDENT_SETOFF2);
 				SpellFinished(GetLDoNTrapSpellID(), other, EQEmu::spells::CastingSlot::Item, 0, -1, spells[GetLDoNTrapSpellID()].ResistDiff, false);
 				SetLDoNTrapSpellID(0);
 				SetLDoNTrapped(false);
@@ -2173,7 +2173,7 @@ bool NPC::Death(Mob* killer_mob, int32 damage, uint16 spell, EQEmu::skills::Skil
 				this, /* Sender */
 				false, /* Skip Sender */
 				RuleI(Range, DamageMessages),
-				MT_NonMelee, /* 283 */
+				Chat::NonMelee, /* 283 */
 				HIT_NON_MELEE, /* %1 hit %2 for %3 points of non-melee damage. */
 				killer_mob->GetCleanName(), /* Message1 */
 				GetCleanName(), /* Message2 */
@@ -3425,7 +3425,7 @@ void Mob::CommonDamage(Mob* attacker, int &damage, const uint16 spell_id, const
 
 				//we used to do a message to the client, but its gone now.
 				// emote goes with every one ... even npcs
-				entity_list.MessageClose(this, true, RuleI(Range, SpellMessages), MT_Emote, "%s beams a smile at %s", attacker->GetCleanName(), this->GetCleanName());
+				entity_list.MessageClose(this, true, RuleI(Range, SpellMessages), Chat::Emote, "%s beams a smile at %s", attacker->GetCleanName(), this->GetCleanName());
 			}
 		}	//end `if there is some damage being done and theres anattacker person involved`
 
@@ -3439,7 +3439,7 @@ void Mob::CommonDamage(Mob* attacker, int &damage, const uint16 spell_id, const
 				Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Aggro, "Sending pet %s into battle due to attack.", pet->GetName());
 				pet->AddToHateList(attacker, 1, 0, true, false, false, spell_id);
 				pet->SetTarget(attacker);
-				Message_StringID(10, PET_ATTACKING, pet->GetCleanName(), attacker->GetCleanName());
+				Message_StringID(Chat::NPCQuestSay, PET_ATTACKING, pet->GetCleanName(), attacker->GetCleanName());
 			}
 		}
 
@@ -3459,7 +3459,7 @@ void Mob::CommonDamage(Mob* attacker, int &damage, const uint16 spell_id, const
 			damage = AffectMagicalDamage(damage, spell_id, iBuffTic, attacker);
 			if (origdmg != damage && attacker && attacker->IsClient()) {
 				if (attacker->CastToClient()->GetFilter(FilterDamageShields) != FilterHide)
-					attacker->Message(15, "The Spellshield absorbed %d of %d points of damage", origdmg - damage, origdmg);
+					attacker->Message(Chat::Yellow, "The Spellshield absorbed %d of %d points of damage", origdmg - damage, origdmg);
 			}
 			if (damage == 0 && attacker && origdmg != damage && IsClient()) {
 				//Kayen: Probably need to add a filter for this - Not sure if this msg is correct but there should be a message for spell negate/runes.
@@ -3511,7 +3511,7 @@ void Mob::CommonDamage(Mob* attacker, int &damage, const uint16 spell_id, const
 				this, /* Sender */
 				true,  /* Skip Sender */
 				RuleI(Range, SpellMessages),
-				MT_WornOff, /* 284 */
+				Chat::SpellWornOff, /* 284 */
 				HAS_BEEN_AWAKENED, // %1 has been awakened by %2.
 				GetCleanName(), /* Message1 */
 				attacker->GetCleanName() /* Message2 */
@@ -3564,13 +3564,13 @@ void Mob::CommonDamage(Mob* attacker, int &damage, const uint16 spell_id, const
 					else {
 						// stun resist passed!
 						if (IsClient())
-							Message_StringID(MT_Stun, SHAKE_OFF_STUN);
+							Message_StringID(Chat::Stun, SHAKE_OFF_STUN);
 					}
 				}
 				else {
 					// stun resist 2 passed!
 					if (IsClient())
-						Message_StringID(MT_Stun, AVOID_STUNNING_BLOW);
+						Message_StringID(Chat::Stun, AVOID_STUNNING_BLOW);
 				}
 			}
 			else {
@@ -3650,7 +3650,7 @@ void Mob::CommonDamage(Mob* attacker, int &damage, const uint16 spell_id, const
 				if (((spell_id != SPELL_UNKNOWN) || (FromDamageShield)) && damage>0) {
 					//special crap for spell damage, looks hackish to me
 					char val1[20] = { 0 };
-					owner->Message_StringID(MT_NonMelee, OTHER_HIT_NONMELEE, GetCleanName(), ConvertArray(damage, val1));
+					owner->Message_StringID(Chat::NonMelee, OTHER_HIT_NONMELEE, GetCleanName(), ConvertArray(damage, val1));
 				}
 				else {
 					if (damage > 0) {
@@ -3680,14 +3680,14 @@ void Mob::CommonDamage(Mob* attacker, int &damage, const uint16 spell_id, const
 					char val1[20] = { 0 };
 					if (FromDamageShield) {
 						if (attacker->CastToClient()->GetFilter(FilterDamageShields) != FilterHide)
-							attacker->Message_StringID(MT_DS, OTHER_HIT_NONMELEE, GetCleanName(), ConvertArray(damage, val1));
+							attacker->Message_StringID(Chat::DamageShield, OTHER_HIT_NONMELEE, GetCleanName(), ConvertArray(damage, val1));
 					}
 					else {
 						entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(
 							this, /* Sender */
 							true, /* Skip Sender */
 							RuleI(Range, SpellMessages),
-							MT_NonMelee, /* 283 */
+							Chat::NonMelee, /* 283 */
 							HIT_NON_MELEE, /* %1 hit %2 for %3 points of non-melee damage. */
 							attacker->GetCleanName(), /* Message1 */
 							GetCleanName(), /* Message2 */
@@ -3754,7 +3754,7 @@ void Mob::CommonDamage(Mob* attacker, int &damage, const uint16 spell_id, const
 		// So we can see our dot dmg like live shows it.
 		if (spell_id != SPELL_UNKNOWN && damage > 0 && attacker && attacker != this && attacker->IsClient()) {
 			//might filter on (attack_skill>200 && attack_skill<250), but I dont think we need it
-			attacker->FilteredMessage_StringID(attacker, MT_DoTDamage, FilterDOT,
+			attacker->FilteredMessage_StringID(attacker, Chat::DotDamage, FilterDOT,
 				YOUR_HIT_DOT, GetCleanName(), itoa(damage), spells[spell_id].name);
 
 			/* older clients don't have the below String ID, but it will be filtered */
@@ -3762,14 +3762,14 @@ void Mob::CommonDamage(Mob* attacker, int &damage, const uint16 spell_id, const
 				attacker, /* Sender */
 				true, /* Skip Sender */
 				RuleI(Range, SpellMessages),
-				MT_DoTDamage, /* Type: 325 */
+				Chat::DotDamage, /* Type: 325 */
 				FilterDOT, /* FilterType: 19 */
 				OTHER_HIT_DOT,  /* MessageFormat: %1 has taken %2 damage from %3 by %4. */
 				GetCleanName(), /* Message1 */
 				itoa(damage), /* Message2 */
 				attacker->GetCleanName(), /* Message3 */
 				spells[spell_id].name /* Message4 */
-				);
+			);
 		}
 	} //end packet sending
 
@@ -3792,42 +3792,42 @@ void Mob::HealDamage(uint32 amount, Mob *caster, uint16 spell_id)
 										 // message to caster
 				if (caster->IsClient() && caster == this) {
 					if (caster->CastToClient()->ClientVersionBit() & EQEmu::versions::maskSoFAndLater)
-						FilteredMessage_StringID(caster, MT_NonMelee, FilterHealOverTime,
+						FilteredMessage_StringID(caster, Chat::NonMelee, FilterHealOverTime,
 							HOT_HEAL_SELF, itoa(acthealed), spells[spell_id].name);
 					else
-						FilteredMessage_StringID(caster, MT_NonMelee, FilterHealOverTime,
+						FilteredMessage_StringID(caster, Chat::NonMelee, FilterHealOverTime,
 							YOU_HEALED, GetCleanName(), itoa(acthealed));
 				}
 				else if (caster->IsClient() && caster != this) {
 					if (caster->CastToClient()->ClientVersionBit() & EQEmu::versions::maskSoFAndLater)
-						caster->FilteredMessage_StringID(caster, MT_NonMelee, FilterHealOverTime,
+						caster->FilteredMessage_StringID(caster, Chat::NonMelee, FilterHealOverTime,
 							HOT_HEAL_OTHER, GetCleanName(), itoa(acthealed),
 							spells[spell_id].name);
 					else
-						caster->FilteredMessage_StringID(caster, MT_NonMelee, FilterHealOverTime,
+						caster->FilteredMessage_StringID(caster, Chat::NonMelee, FilterHealOverTime,
 							YOU_HEAL, GetCleanName(), itoa(acthealed));
 				}
 				// message to target
 				if (IsClient() && caster != this) {
 					if (CastToClient()->ClientVersionBit() & EQEmu::versions::maskSoFAndLater)
-						FilteredMessage_StringID(this, MT_NonMelee, FilterHealOverTime,
+						FilteredMessage_StringID(this, Chat::NonMelee, FilterHealOverTime,
 							HOT_HEALED_OTHER, caster->GetCleanName(),
 							itoa(acthealed), spells[spell_id].name);
 					else
-						FilteredMessage_StringID(this, MT_NonMelee, FilterHealOverTime,
+						FilteredMessage_StringID(this, Chat::NonMelee, FilterHealOverTime,
 							YOU_HEALED, caster->GetCleanName(), itoa(acthealed));
 				}
 			}
 			else { // normal heals
-				FilteredMessage_StringID(caster, MT_NonMelee, FilterSpellDamage,
+				FilteredMessage_StringID(caster, Chat::NonMelee, FilterSpellDamage,
 					YOU_HEALED, caster->GetCleanName(), itoa(acthealed));
 				if (caster != this)
-					caster->FilteredMessage_StringID(caster, MT_NonMelee, FilterSpellDamage,
+					caster->FilteredMessage_StringID(caster, Chat::NonMelee, FilterSpellDamage,
 						YOU_HEAL, GetCleanName(), itoa(acthealed));
 			}
 		}
 		else {
-			Message(MT_NonMelee, "You have been healed for %d points of damage.", acthealed);
+			Message(Chat::NonMelee, "You have been healed for %d points of damage.", acthealed);
 		}
 	}
 
@@ -3993,10 +3993,10 @@ void Mob::TryWeaponProc(const EQEmu::ItemInstance *inst, const EQEmu::ItemData *
 				if (IsPet()) {
 					Mob *own = GetOwner();
 					if (own)
-						own->Message_StringID(13, PROC_PETTOOLOW);
+						own->Message_StringID(Chat::Red, PROC_PETTOOLOW);
 				}
 				else {
-					Message_StringID(13, PROC_TOOLOW);
+					Message_StringID(Chat::Red, PROC_TOOLOW);
 				}
 			}
 			else {
@@ -4030,10 +4030,10 @@ void Mob::TryWeaponProc(const EQEmu::ItemInstance *inst, const EQEmu::ItemData *
 						if (IsPet()) {
 							Mob *own = GetOwner();
 							if (own)
-								own->Message_StringID(13, PROC_PETTOOLOW);
+								own->Message_StringID(Chat::Red, PROC_PETTOOLOW);
 						}
 						else {
-							Message_StringID(13, PROC_TOOLOW);
+							Message_StringID(Chat::Red, PROC_TOOLOW);
 						}
 					}
 					else {
@@ -4187,7 +4187,7 @@ void Mob::TryPetCriticalHit(Mob *defender, DamageHitInfo &hit)
 				this, /* Sender */
 				false,  /* Skip Sender */
 				RuleI(Range, CriticalDamage),
-				MT_CritMelee, /* Type: 301 */
+				Chat::MeleeCrit, /* Type: 301 */
 				FilterMeleeCrits, /* FilterType: 12 */
 				CRITICAL_HIT, /* MessageFormat: %1 scores a critical hit! (%2) */
 				GetCleanName(), /* Message1 */
@@ -4247,7 +4247,7 @@ void Mob::TryCriticalHit(Mob *defender, DamageHitInfo &hit, ExtraAttackOptions *
 						this, /* Sender */
 						false, /* Skip Sender */
 						RuleI(Range, CriticalDamage),
-						MT_CritMelee, /* Type: 301 */
+						Chat::MeleeCrit, /* Type: 301 */
 						FilterMeleeCrits, /* FilterType: 12 */
 						FEMALE_SLAYUNDEAD, /* MessageFormat: %1's holy blade cleanses her target!(%2) */
 						GetCleanName(), /* Message1 */
@@ -4260,7 +4260,7 @@ void Mob::TryCriticalHit(Mob *defender, DamageHitInfo &hit, ExtraAttackOptions *
 						this, /* Sender */
 						false, /* Skip Sender */
 						RuleI(Range, CriticalDamage),
-						MT_CritMelee, /* Type: 301 */
+						Chat::MeleeCrit, /* Type: 301 */
 						FilterMeleeCrits, /* FilterType: 12 */
 						MALE_SLAYUNDEAD, /* MessageFormat: %1's holy blade cleanses his target!(%2)  */
 						GetCleanName(), /* Message1 */
@@ -4344,7 +4344,7 @@ void Mob::TryCriticalHit(Mob *defender, DamageHitInfo &hit, ExtraAttackOptions *
 							this, /* Sender */
 							false, /* Skip Sender */
 							RuleI(Range, CriticalDamage),
-							MT_CritMelee, /* Type: 301 */
+							Chat::MeleeCrit, /* Type: 301 */
 							FilterMeleeCrits, /* FilterType: 12 */
 							DEADLY_STRIKE, /* MessageFormat: %1 scores a Deadly Strike!(%2) */
 							GetCleanName(), /* Message1 */
@@ -4372,7 +4372,7 @@ void Mob::TryCriticalHit(Mob *defender, DamageHitInfo &hit, ExtraAttackOptions *
 					this, /* Sender */
 					false, /* Skip Sender */
 					RuleI(Range, CriticalDamage),
-					MT_CritMelee, /* Type: 301 */
+					Chat::MeleeCrit, /* Type: 301 */
 					FilterMeleeCrits, /* FilterType: 12 */
 					CRIPPLING_BLOW, /* MessageFormat: %1 lands a Crippling Blow!(%2) */
 					GetCleanName(), /* Message1 */
@@ -4394,7 +4394,7 @@ void Mob::TryCriticalHit(Mob *defender, DamageHitInfo &hit, ExtraAttackOptions *
 				this, /* Sender */
 				false, /* Skip Sender */
 				RuleI(Range, CriticalDamage),
-				MT_CritMelee, /* Type: 301 */
+				Chat::MeleeCrit, /* Type: 301 */
 				FilterMeleeCrits, /* FilterType: 12 */
 				CRITICAL_HIT, /* MessageFormat: %1 scores a critical hit! (%2) */
 				GetCleanName(), /* Message1 */
@@ -4431,7 +4431,7 @@ bool Mob::TryFinishingBlow(Mob *defender, int &damage)
 				this, /* Sender */
 				false, /* Skip Sender */
 				RuleI(Range, CriticalDamage),
-				MT_CritMelee, /* Type: 301 */
+				Chat::MeleeCrit, /* Type: 301 */
 				FilterMeleeCrits, /* FilterType: 12 */
 				FINISHING_BLOW, /* MessageFormat: %1 scores a Finishing Blow!!) */
 				GetCleanName() /* Message1 */
@@ -4453,7 +4453,7 @@ void Mob::DoRiposte(Mob *defender)
 
 	// so ahhh the angle you can riposte is larger than the angle you can hit :P
 	if (!defender->IsFacingMob(this)) {
-		defender->Message_StringID(MT_TooFarAway, CANT_SEE_TARGET);
+		defender->Message_StringID(Chat::TooFarAway, CANT_SEE_TARGET);
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -5042,7 +5042,7 @@ void Mob::CommonOutgoingHitSuccess(Mob* defender, DamageHitInfo &hit, ExtraAttac
 		else if (GetClass() == RANGER && GetLevel() > 50) { // no double dmg on headshot
 			if ((defender->IsNPC() && !defender->IsMoving() && !defender->IsRooted()) || !RuleB(Combat, ArcheryBonusRequiresStationary)) {
 				hit.damage_done *= 2;
-				Message_StringID(MT_CritMelee, BOW_DOUBLE_DAMAGE);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::MeleeCrit, BOW_DOUBLE_DAMAGE);
 			}
 		}
 	}
@@ -5347,7 +5347,7 @@ void Client::DoAttackRounds(Mob *target, int hand, bool IsFromSpell)
 						Attack(target, hand, false, false, IsFromSpell);
 						if (zone->random.Roll(flurrychance))
 							Attack(target, hand, false, false, IsFromSpell);
-						Message_StringID(MT_NPCFlurry, YOU_FLURRY);
+						Message_StringID(Chat::NPCFlurry, YOU_FLURRY);
 					}
 				}
 			}

zone/aura.cpp

@@ -710,13 +710,13 @@ void Mob::MakeAura(uint16 spell_id)
 
 	AuraRecord record;
 	if (!database.GetAuraEntry(spell_id, record)) {
-		Message(13, "Unable to find data for aura %s", spells[spell_id].name);
+		Message(Chat::Red, "Unable to find data for aura %s", spells[spell_id].name);
 		Log(Logs::General, Logs::Error, "Unable to find data for aura %d, check auras table.", spell_id);
 		return;
 	}
 
 	if (!IsValidSpell(record.spell_id)) {
-		Message(13, "Casted spell (%d) is not valid for aura %s", record.spell_id, spells[spell_id].name);
+		Message(Chat::Red, "Casted spell (%d) is not valid for aura %s", record.spell_id, spells[spell_id].name);
 		Log(Logs::General, Logs::Error, "Casted spell (%d) is not valid for aura %d, check auras table.",
 		    record.spell_id, spell_id);
 		return;
@@ -744,7 +744,7 @@ void Mob::MakeAura(uint16 spell_id)
 
 	const auto base = database.LoadNPCTypesData(record.npc_type);
 	if (base == nullptr) {
-		Message(13, "Unable to load NPC data for aura %s", spells[spell_id].teleport_zone);
+		Message(Chat::Red, "Unable to load NPC data for aura %s", spells[spell_id].teleport_zone);
 		Log(Logs::General, Logs::Error,
 		    "Unable to load NPC data for aura %s (NPC ID %d), check auras and npc_types tables.",
 		    spells[spell_id].teleport_zone, record.npc_type);
@@ -841,10 +841,10 @@ void Mob::AddTrap(Aura *aura, AuraRecord &record)
 bool Mob::CanSpawnAura(bool trap)
 {
 	if (trap && !HasFreeTrapSlots()) {
-		Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, NO_MORE_TRAPS);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, NO_MORE_TRAPS);
 		return false;
 	} else if (!trap && !HasFreeAuraSlots()) {
-		Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, NO_MORE_AURAS);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, NO_MORE_AURAS);
 		return false;
 	}
 
@@ -878,8 +878,6 @@ void Mob::RemoveAllAuras()
 	}
 
 	trap_mgr.count = 0;
-
-	return;
 }
 
 void Mob::RemoveAura(int spawn_id, bool skip_strip, bool expired)
@@ -891,7 +889,7 @@ void Mob::RemoveAura(int spawn_id, bool skip_strip, bool expired)
 				aura.aura->Depop(skip_strip);
 			if (expired && IsClient()) {
 				CastToClient()->SendColoredText(
-				    CC_Yellow, StringFormat("%s has expired.", aura.name)); // TODO: verify color
+					Chat::Yellow, StringFormat("%s has expired.", aura.name)); // TODO: verify color
 				// need to update client UI too
 				auto app = new EQApplicationPacket(OP_UpdateAura, sizeof(AuraDestory_Struct));
 				auto ads = (AuraDestory_Struct *)app->pBuffer;
@@ -920,7 +918,7 @@ void Mob::RemoveAura(int spawn_id, bool skip_strip, bool expired)
 				aura.aura->Depop(skip_strip);
 			if (expired && IsClient())
 				CastToClient()->SendColoredText(
-				    CC_Yellow, StringFormat("%s has expired.", aura.name)); // TODO: verify color
+					Chat::Yellow, StringFormat("%s has expired.", aura.name)); // TODO: verify color
 			while (trap_mgr.count - 1 > i) {
 				i++;
 				aura.spawn_id = trap_mgr.auras[i].spawn_id;

zone/bot.cpp

@@ -159,9 +159,9 @@ Bot::Bot(uint32 botID, uint32 botOwnerCharacterID, uint32 botSpellsID, double to
 
 	bool stance_flag = false;
 	if (!database.botdb.LoadStance(this, stance_flag) && bot_owner)
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "%s for '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::LoadStance(), GetCleanName());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "%s for '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::LoadStance(), GetCleanName());
 	if (!stance_flag && bot_owner)
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "Could not locate stance for '%s'", GetCleanName());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "Could not locate stance for '%s'", GetCleanName());
 
 	SetTaunting((GetClass() == WARRIOR || GetClass() == PALADIN || GetClass() == SHADOWKNIGHT) && (GetBotStance() == EQEmu::constants::stanceAggressive));
 	SetPauseAI(false);
@@ -178,17 +178,17 @@ Bot::Bot(uint32 botID, uint32 botOwnerCharacterID, uint32 botSpellsID, double to
 
 	memset(&_botInspectMessage, 0, sizeof(InspectMessage_Struct));
 	if (!database.botdb.LoadInspectMessage(GetBotID(), _botInspectMessage) && bot_owner)
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "%s for '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::LoadInspectMessage(), GetCleanName());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "%s for '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::LoadInspectMessage(), GetCleanName());
 
 	if (!database.botdb.LoadGuildMembership(GetBotID(), _guildId, _guildRank, _guildName) && bot_owner)
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "%s for '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::LoadGuildMembership(), GetCleanName());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "%s for '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::LoadGuildMembership(), GetCleanName());
 	
 	std::string error_message;
 
 	EquipBot(&error_message);
 	if(!error_message.empty()) {
 		if(bot_owner)
-			bot_owner->Message(13, error_message.c_str());
+			bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, error_message.c_str());
 		error_message.clear();
 	}
 
@@ -206,12 +206,12 @@ Bot::Bot(uint32 botID, uint32 botOwnerCharacterID, uint32 botSpellsID, double to
 	GenerateBaseStats();
 
 	if (!database.botdb.LoadTimers(this) && bot_owner)
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "%s for '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::LoadTimers(), GetCleanName());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "%s for '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::LoadTimers(), GetCleanName());
 
 	LoadAAs();
 
 	if (!database.botdb.LoadBuffs(this) && bot_owner)
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "&s for '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::LoadBuffs(), GetCleanName());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "&s for '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::LoadBuffs(), GetCleanName());
 
 	CalcBotStats(false);
 	hp_regen = CalcHPRegen();
@@ -1701,28 +1701,28 @@ bool Bot::Save()
 	if(!GetBotID()) { // New bot record
 		uint32 bot_id = 0;
 		if (!database.botdb.SaveNewBot(this, bot_id) || !bot_id) {
-			bot_owner->Message(13, "%s '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::SaveNewBot(), GetCleanName());
+			bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "%s '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::SaveNewBot(), GetCleanName());
 			return false;
 		}
 		SetBotID(bot_id);
 	}
 	else { // Update existing bot record
 		if (!database.botdb.SaveBot(this)) {
-			bot_owner->Message(13, "%s '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::SaveBot(), GetCleanName());
+			bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "%s '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::SaveBot(), GetCleanName());
 			return false;
 		}
 	}
 	
 	// All of these continue to process if any fail
 	if (!database.botdb.SaveBuffs(this))
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "%s for '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::SaveBuffs(), GetCleanName());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "%s for '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::SaveBuffs(), GetCleanName());
 	if (!database.botdb.SaveTimers(this))
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "%s for '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::SaveTimers(), GetCleanName());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "%s for '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::SaveTimers(), GetCleanName());
 	if (!database.botdb.SaveStance(this))
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "%s for '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::SaveStance(), GetCleanName());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "%s for '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::SaveStance(), GetCleanName());
 	
 	if (!SavePet())
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "Failed to save pet for '%s'", GetCleanName());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "Failed to save pet for '%s'", GetCleanName());
 	
 	return true;
 }
@@ -1734,26 +1734,26 @@ bool Bot::DeleteBot()
 		return false;
 
 	if (!database.botdb.DeleteHealRotation(GetBotID())) {
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "%s", BotDatabase::fail::DeleteHealRotation());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "%s", BotDatabase::fail::DeleteHealRotation());
 		return false;
 	}
 
 	std::string query = StringFormat("DELETE FROM `bot_heal_rotation_members` WHERE `bot_id` = '%u'", GetBotID());
 	auto results = database.QueryDatabase(query);
 	if (!results.Success()) {
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "Failed to delete heal rotation member '%s'", GetCleanName());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "Failed to delete heal rotation member '%s'", GetCleanName());
 		return false;
 	}
 
 	query = StringFormat("DELETE FROM `bot_heal_rotation_targets` WHERE `target_name` LIKE '%s'", GetCleanName());
 	results = database.QueryDatabase(query);
 	if (!results.Success()) {
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "Failed to delete heal rotation target '%s'", GetCleanName());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "Failed to delete heal rotation target '%s'", GetCleanName());
 		return false;
 	}
 
 	if (!DeletePet()) {
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "Failed to delete pet for '%s'", GetCleanName());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "Failed to delete pet for '%s'", GetCleanName());
 		return false;
 	}
 
@@ -1763,32 +1763,32 @@ bool Bot::DeleteBot()
 	std::string error_message;
 
 	if (!database.botdb.RemoveMemberFromBotGroup(GetBotID())) {
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "%s - '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::RemoveMemberFromBotGroup(), GetCleanName());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "%s - '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::RemoveMemberFromBotGroup(), GetCleanName());
 		return false;
 	}
 
 	if (!database.botdb.DeleteItems(GetBotID())) {
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "%s for '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::DeleteItems(), GetCleanName());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "%s for '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::DeleteItems(), GetCleanName());
 		return false;
 	}
 
 	if (!database.botdb.DeleteTimers(GetBotID())) {
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "%s for '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::DeleteTimers(), GetCleanName());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "%s for '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::DeleteTimers(), GetCleanName());
 		return false;
 	}
 
 	if (!database.botdb.DeleteBuffs(GetBotID())) {
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "%s for '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::DeleteBuffs(), GetCleanName());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "%s for '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::DeleteBuffs(), GetCleanName());
 		return false;
 	}
 
 	if (!database.botdb.DeleteStance(GetBotID())) {
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "%s for '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::DeleteStance(), GetCleanName());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "%s for '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::DeleteStance(), GetCleanName());
 		return false;
 	}
 
 	if (!database.botdb.DeleteBot(GetBotID())) {
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "%s '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::DeleteBot(), GetCleanName());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "%s '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::DeleteBot(), GetCleanName());
 		return false;
 	}
 
@@ -1832,7 +1832,7 @@ bool Bot::LoadPet()
 
 	uint32 pet_index = 0;
 	if (!database.botdb.LoadPetIndex(GetBotID(), pet_index)) {
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "%s for %s's pet", BotDatabase::fail::LoadPetIndex(), GetCleanName());		
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "%s for %s's pet", BotDatabase::fail::LoadPetIndex(), GetCleanName());
 		return false;
 	}
 	if (!pet_index)
@@ -1840,10 +1840,10 @@ bool Bot::LoadPet()
 
 	uint32 saved_pet_spell_id = 0;
 	if (!database.botdb.LoadPetSpellID(GetBotID(), saved_pet_spell_id)) {
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "%s for %s's pet", BotDatabase::fail::LoadPetSpellID(), GetCleanName());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "%s for %s's pet", BotDatabase::fail::LoadPetSpellID(), GetCleanName());
 	}
 	if (!IsValidSpell(saved_pet_spell_id)) {
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "Invalid spell id for %s's pet", GetCleanName());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "Invalid spell id for %s's pet", GetCleanName());
 		DeletePet();
 		return false;
 	}
@@ -1854,7 +1854,7 @@ bool Bot::LoadPet()
 	uint32 pet_spell_id = 0;
 
 	if (!database.botdb.LoadPetStats(GetBotID(), pet_name, pet_mana, pet_hp, pet_spell_id)) {
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "%s for %s's pet", BotDatabase::fail::LoadPetStats(), GetCleanName());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "%s for %s's pet", BotDatabase::fail::LoadPetStats(), GetCleanName());
 		return false;
 	}
 
@@ -1869,12 +1869,12 @@ bool Bot::LoadPet()
 	SpellBuff_Struct pet_buffs[PET_BUFF_COUNT];
 	memset(pet_buffs, 0, (sizeof(SpellBuff_Struct) * PET_BUFF_COUNT));
 	if (!database.botdb.LoadPetBuffs(GetBotID(), pet_buffs))
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "%s for %s's pet", BotDatabase::fail::LoadPetBuffs(), GetCleanName());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "%s for %s's pet", BotDatabase::fail::LoadPetBuffs(), GetCleanName());
 
 	uint32 pet_items[EQEmu::invslot::EQUIPMENT_COUNT];
 	memset(pet_items, 0, (sizeof(uint32) * EQEmu::invslot::EQUIPMENT_COUNT));
 	if (!database.botdb.LoadPetItems(GetBotID(), pet_items))
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "%s for %s's pet", BotDatabase::fail::LoadPetItems(), GetCleanName());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "%s for %s's pet", BotDatabase::fail::LoadPetItems(), GetCleanName());
 
 	pet_inst->SetPetState(pet_buffs, pet_items);
 	pet_inst->CalcBonuses();
@@ -1913,14 +1913,14 @@ bool Bot::SavePet()
 	std::string error_message;
 
 	if (!database.botdb.SavePetStats(GetBotID(), pet_name_str, pet_inst->GetMana(), pet_inst->GetHP(), pet_inst->GetPetSpellID())) {
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "%s for %s's pet", BotDatabase::fail::SavePetStats(), GetCleanName());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "%s for %s's pet", BotDatabase::fail::SavePetStats(), GetCleanName());
 		return false;
 	}
 	
 	if (!database.botdb.SavePetBuffs(GetBotID(), pet_buffs))
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "%s for %s's pet", BotDatabase::fail::SavePetBuffs(), GetCleanName());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "%s for %s's pet", BotDatabase::fail::SavePetBuffs(), GetCleanName());
 	if (!database.botdb.SavePetItems(GetBotID(), pet_items))
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "%s for %s's pet", BotDatabase::fail::SavePetItems(), GetCleanName());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "%s for %s's pet", BotDatabase::fail::SavePetItems(), GetCleanName());
 
 	return true;
 }
@@ -1934,15 +1934,15 @@ bool Bot::DeletePet()
 	std::string error_message;
 
 	if (!database.botdb.DeletePetItems(GetBotID())) {
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "%s for %s's pet", BotDatabase::fail::DeletePetItems(), GetCleanName());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "%s for %s's pet", BotDatabase::fail::DeletePetItems(), GetCleanName());
 		return false;
 	}
 	if (!database.botdb.DeletePetBuffs(GetBotID())) {
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "%s for %s's pet", BotDatabase::fail::DeletePetBuffs(), GetCleanName());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "%s for %s's pet", BotDatabase::fail::DeletePetBuffs(), GetCleanName());
 		return false;
 	}
 	if (!database.botdb.DeletePetStats(GetBotID())) {
-		bot_owner->Message(13, "%s for %s's pet", BotDatabase::fail::DeletePetStats(), GetCleanName());
+		bot_owner->Message(Chat::Red, "%s for %s's pet", BotDatabase::fail::DeletePetStats(), GetCleanName());
 		return false;
 	}
 
@@ -2808,7 +2808,7 @@ void Bot::AI_Process() {
 					int32 flurrychance = (aabonuses.FlurryChance + spellbonuses.FlurryChance + itembonuses.FlurryChance);
 					if (flurrychance) {
 						if (zone->random.Int(0, 100) < flurrychance) {
-							Message_StringID(MT_NPCFlurry, YOU_FLURRY);
+							Message_StringID(Chat::NPCFlurry, YOU_FLURRY);
 							Attack(tar, EQEmu::invslot::slotPrimary, false);
 							
 							TEST_TARGET();
@@ -3258,7 +3258,7 @@ bool Bot::Spawn(Client* botCharacterOwner) {
 		if(this->Save())
 			this->GetBotOwner()->CastToClient()->Message(0, "%s saved.", this->GetCleanName());
 		else
-			this->GetBotOwner()->CastToClient()->Message(13, "%s save failed!", this->GetCleanName());
+			this->GetBotOwner()->CastToClient()->Message(Chat::Red, "%s save failed!", this->GetCleanName());
 
 		// Spawn the bot at the bow owner's loc
 		this->m_Position.x = botCharacterOwner->GetX();
@@ -3331,7 +3331,7 @@ uint32 Bot::GetBotItemBySlot(uint32 slotID)
 
 	if (!database.botdb.LoadItemBySlot(GetBotID(), slotID, item_id)) {
 		if (GetBotOwner() && GetBotOwner()->IsClient())
-			GetBotOwner()->CastToClient()->Message(13, "%s", BotDatabase::fail::LoadItemBySlot());
+			GetBotOwner()->CastToClient()->Message(Chat::Red, "%s", BotDatabase::fail::LoadItemBySlot());
 	}
 
 	return item_id;
@@ -3434,7 +3434,7 @@ void Bot::LoadAndSpawnAllZonedBots(Client* botOwner) {
 				std::list<uint32> ActiveBots;
 				// Modified LoadGroupedBotsByGroupID to require a CharacterID
 				if (!database.botdb.LoadGroupedBotsByGroupID(botOwner->CharacterID(), TempGroupId, ActiveBots)) {
-					botOwner->Message(13, "%s", BotDatabase::fail::LoadGroupedBotsByGroupID());
+					botOwner->Message(Chat::Red, "%s", BotDatabase::fail::LoadGroupedBotsByGroupID());
 					return;
 				}
 				
@@ -4165,17 +4165,17 @@ void Bot::PerformTradeWithClient(int16 beginSlotID, int16 endSlotID, Client* cli
 	// trade messages
 	for (const auto& return_iterator : client_return) {
 		if (return_iterator.failedItemName.size())
-			client->Message(MT_Tell, "%s tells you, \"%s, I can't use this '%s.'\"", GetCleanName(), client->GetName(), return_iterator.failedItemName.c_str());
+			client->Message(Chat::Tell, "%s tells you, \"%s, I can't use this '%s.'\"", GetCleanName(), client->GetName(), return_iterator.failedItemName.c_str());
 	}
 	for (const auto& trade_iterator : client_trade) {
 		if (trade_iterator.acceptedItemName.size())
-			client->Message(MT_Tell, "%s tells you, \"Thank you for the '%s,' %s!\"", GetCleanName(), trade_iterator.acceptedItemName.c_str(), client->GetName());
+			client->Message(Chat::Tell, "%s tells you, \"Thank you for the '%s,' %s!\"", GetCleanName(), trade_iterator.acceptedItemName.c_str(), client->GetName());
 	}
 
 	size_t accepted_count = client_trade.size();
 	size_t returned_count = client_return.size();
 
-	client->Message(CC_Lime, "Trade with '%s' resulted in %i accepted item%s, %i returned item%s.", GetCleanName(), accepted_count, ((accepted_count == 1) ? "" : "s"), returned_count, ((returned_count == 1) ? "" : "s"));
+	client->Message(Chat::Lime, "Trade with '%s' resulted in %i accepted item%s, %i returned item%s.", GetCleanName(), accepted_count, ((accepted_count == 1) ? "" : "s"), returned_count, ((returned_count == 1) ? "" : "s"));
 
 	if (accepted_count)
 		CalcBotStats(client->GetBotOptionStatsUpdate());
@@ -4281,7 +4281,7 @@ void Bot::Damage(Mob *from, int32 damage, uint16 spell_id, EQEmu::skills::SkillT
 		int healed = GetActSpellHealing(spell_id, damage);
 		Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Combat, "Applying lifetap heal of %d to %s", healed, GetCleanName());
 		HealDamage(healed);
-		entity_list.MessageClose(this, true, 300, MT_Spells, "%s beams a smile at %s", GetCleanName(), from->GetCleanName() );
+		entity_list.MessageClose(this, true, 300, Chat::Spells, "%s beams a smile at %s", GetCleanName(), from->GetCleanName() );
 	}
 
 	CommonDamage(from, damage, spell_id, attack_skill, avoidable, buffslot, iBuffTic, special);
@@ -5364,7 +5364,7 @@ bool Bot::TryFinishingBlow(Mob *defender, int &damage)
 		if (defender->GetLevel() <= levelreq && (chance >= zone->random.Int(1, 1000))) {
 			Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Combat, "Landed a finishing blow: levelreq at %d, other level %d",
 				levelreq, defender->GetLevel());
-			entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, false, 200, MT_CritMelee, FINISHING_BLOW, GetName());
+			entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, false, 200, Chat::MeleeCrit, FINISHING_BLOW, GetName());
 			damage = fb_damage;
 			return true;
 		} else {
@@ -5572,7 +5572,7 @@ void Bot::TryBackstab(Mob *other, int ReuseTime) {
 	if (bIsBehind || bCanFrontalBS) {
 		int chance = (10 + (GetDEX() / 10) + (itembonuses.HeroicDEX / 10));
 		if(level >= 60 && other->GetLevel() <= 45 && !other->CastToNPC()->IsEngaged() && other->GetHP()<= 32000 && other->IsNPC() && zone->random.Real(0, 99) < chance) {
-			entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, false, 200, MT_CritMelee, ASSASSINATES, GetName());
+			entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, false, 200, Chat::MeleeCrit, ASSASSINATES, GetName());
 			RogueAssassinate(other);
 		} else {
 			RogueBackstab(other);
@@ -5940,12 +5940,12 @@ void Bot::ProcessGuildInvite(Client* guildOfficer, Bot* botToGuild) {
 	if(guildOfficer && botToGuild) {
 		if(!botToGuild->IsInAGuild()) {
 			if (!guild_mgr.CheckPermission(guildOfficer->GuildID(), guildOfficer->GuildRank(), GUILD_INVITE)) {
-				guildOfficer->Message(13, "You dont have permission to invite.");
+				guildOfficer->Message(Chat::Red, "You dont have permission to invite.");
 				return;
 			}
 
 			if (!database.botdb.SaveGuildMembership(botToGuild->GetBotID(), guildOfficer->GuildID(), GUILD_MEMBER)) {
-				guildOfficer->Message(13, "%s for '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::SaveGuildMembership(), botToGuild->GetCleanName());
+				guildOfficer->Message(Chat::Red, "%s for '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::SaveGuildMembership(), botToGuild->GetCleanName());
 				return;
 			}
 			
@@ -5958,7 +5958,7 @@ void Bot::ProcessGuildInvite(Client* guildOfficer, Bot* botToGuild) {
 
 			safe_delete(pack);
 		} else {
-			guildOfficer->Message(13, "Bot is in a guild.");
+			guildOfficer->Message(Chat::Red, "Bot is in a guild.");
 			return;
 		}
 	}
@@ -5974,10 +5974,10 @@ bool Bot::ProcessGuildRemoval(Client* guildOfficer, std::string botName) {
 		} else {
 			uint32 ownerId = 0;
 			if (!database.botdb.LoadOwnerID(botName, ownerId))
-				guildOfficer->Message(13, "%s for '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::LoadOwnerID(), botName.c_str());
+				guildOfficer->Message(Chat::Red, "%s for '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::LoadOwnerID(), botName.c_str());
 			uint32 botId = 0;
 			if (!database.botdb.LoadBotID(ownerId, botName, botId))
-				guildOfficer->Message(13, "%s for '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::LoadBotID(), botName.c_str());
+				guildOfficer->Message(Chat::Red, "%s for '%s'", BotDatabase::fail::LoadBotID(), botName.c_str());
 			if (botId && database.botdb.SaveGuildMembership(botId, 0, 0))
 				Result = true;
 		}
@@ -6125,7 +6125,7 @@ int32 Bot::GetActSpellDamage(uint16 spell_id, int32 value, Mob* target) {
 			if(itembonuses.SpellDmg && spells[spell_id].classes[(GetClass() % 17) - 1] >= GetLevel() - 5)
 				value += (GetExtraSpellAmt(spell_id, itembonuses.SpellDmg, value) * ratio / 100);
 
-			entity_list.MessageClose(this, false, 100, MT_SpellCrits, "%s delivers a critical blast! (%d)", GetName(), -value);
+			entity_list.MessageClose(this, false, 100, Chat::SpellCrit, "%s delivers a critical blast! (%d)", GetName(), -value);
 
 			return value;
 		}
@@ -6179,7 +6179,7 @@ int32 Bot::GetActSpellHealing(uint16 spell_id, int32 value, Mob* target) {
 
 		value += (value * target->GetHealRate(spell_id, this) / 100);
 		if (Critical)
-			entity_list.MessageClose(this, false, 100, MT_SpellCrits, "%s performs an exceptional heal! (%d)", GetName(), value);
+			entity_list.MessageClose(this, false, 100, Chat::SpellCrit, "%s performs an exceptional heal! (%d)", GetName(), value);
 
 		return value;
 	} else {
@@ -6444,11 +6444,11 @@ bool Bot::CastSpell(uint16 spell_id, uint16 target_id, EQEmu::spells::CastingSlo
 			if(!IsValidSpell(spell_id) || casting_spell_id || delaytimer || spellend_timer.Enabled() || IsStunned() || IsFeared() || IsMezzed() || (IsSilenced() && !IsDiscipline(spell_id)) || (IsAmnesiad() && IsDiscipline(spell_id))) {
 				Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Spell casting canceled: not able to cast now. Valid? %d, casting %d, waiting? %d, spellend? %d, stunned? %d, feared? %d, mezed? %d, silenced? %d", IsValidSpell(spell_id), casting_spell_id, delaytimer, spellend_timer.Enabled(), IsStunned(), IsFeared(), IsMezzed(), IsSilenced() );
 				if(IsSilenced() && !IsDiscipline(spell_id))
-					Message_StringID(13, SILENCED_STRING);
+					Message_StringID(Chat::Red, SILENCED_STRING);
 
 				if(IsAmnesiad() && IsDiscipline(spell_id))
 
-					Message_StringID(13, MELEE_SILENCE);
+					Message_StringID(Chat::Red, MELEE_SILENCE);
 
 				if(casting_spell_id)
 					AI_Event_SpellCastFinished(false, static_cast<uint16>(casting_spell_slot));
@@ -6458,7 +6458,7 @@ bool Bot::CastSpell(uint16 spell_id, uint16 target_id, EQEmu::spells::CastingSlo
 		}
 
 		if(IsDetrimentalSpell(spell_id) && !zone->CanDoCombat()){
-			Message_StringID(13, SPELL_WOULDNT_HOLD);
+			Message_StringID(Chat::Red, SPELL_WOULDNT_HOLD);
 			if(casting_spell_id)
 				AI_Event_SpellCastFinished(false, static_cast<uint16>(casting_spell_slot));
 
@@ -8155,13 +8155,13 @@ void Bot::CalcBotStats(bool showtext) {
 		return;
 
 	if(showtext) {
-		GetBotOwner()->Message(15, "Updating %s...", GetCleanName());
+		GetBotOwner()->Message(Chat::Yellow, "Updating %s...", GetCleanName());
 	}
 
 	if(!IsValidRaceClassCombo()) {
-		GetBotOwner()->Message(15, "A %s - %s bot was detected. Is this Race/Class combination allowed?.", GetRaceIDName(GetRace()), GetClassIDName(GetClass(), GetLevel()));
-		GetBotOwner()->Message(15, "Previous Bots Code releases did not check Race/Class combinations during create.");
-		GetBotOwner()->Message(15, "Unless you are experiencing heavy lag, you should delete and remake this bot.");
+		GetBotOwner()->Message(Chat::Yellow, "A %s - %s bot was detected. Is this Race/Class combination allowed?.", GetRaceIDName(GetRace()), GetClassIDName(GetClass(), GetLevel()));
+		GetBotOwner()->Message(Chat::Yellow, "Previous Bots Code releases did not check Race/Class combinations during create.");
+		GetBotOwner()->Message(Chat::Yellow, "Unless you are experiencing heavy lag, you should delete and remake this bot.");
 	}
 
 	if(GetBotOwner()->GetLevel() != GetLevel())
@@ -8170,37 +8170,37 @@ void Bot::CalcBotStats(bool showtext) {
 	GenerateSpecialAttacks();
 
 	if(showtext) {
-		GetBotOwner()->Message(15, "Base stats:");
-		GetBotOwner()->Message(15, "Level: %i HP: %i AC: %i Mana: %i STR: %i STA: %i DEX: %i AGI: %i INT: %i WIS: %i CHA: %i", GetLevel(), base_hp, AC, max_mana, STR, STA, DEX, AGI, INT, WIS, CHA);
-		GetBotOwner()->Message(15, "Resists-- Magic: %i, Poison: %i, Fire: %i, Cold: %i, Disease: %i, Corruption: %i.",MR,PR,FR,CR,DR,Corrup);
+		GetBotOwner()->Message(Chat::Yellow, "Base stats:");
+		GetBotOwner()->Message(Chat::Yellow, "Level: %i HP: %i AC: %i Mana: %i STR: %i STA: %i DEX: %i AGI: %i INT: %i WIS: %i CHA: %i", GetLevel(), base_hp, AC, max_mana, STR, STA, DEX, AGI, INT, WIS, CHA);
+		GetBotOwner()->Message(Chat::Yellow, "Resists-- Magic: %i, Poison: %i, Fire: %i, Cold: %i, Disease: %i, Corruption: %i.",MR,PR,FR,CR,DR,Corrup);
 		// Test Code
 		if(GetClass() == BARD)
-			GetBotOwner()->Message(15, "Bard Skills-- Brass: %i, Percussion: %i, Singing: %i, Stringed: %i, Wind: %i",
+			GetBotOwner()->Message(Chat::Yellow, "Bard Skills-- Brass: %i, Percussion: %i, Singing: %i, Stringed: %i, Wind: %i",
 			GetSkill(EQEmu::skills::SkillBrassInstruments), GetSkill(EQEmu::skills::SkillPercussionInstruments), GetSkill(EQEmu::skills::SkillSinging), GetSkill(EQEmu::skills::SkillStringedInstruments), GetSkill(EQEmu::skills::SkillWindInstruments));
 	}
 
 	//if(this->Save())
 	//	this->GetBotOwner()->CastToClient()->Message(0, "%s saved.", this->GetCleanName());
 	//else
-	//	this->GetBotOwner()->CastToClient()->Message(13, "%s save failed!", this->GetCleanName());
+	//	this->GetBotOwner()->CastToClient()->Message(Chat::Red, "%s save failed!", this->GetCleanName());
 
 	CalcBonuses();
 
 	AI_AddNPCSpells(this->GetBotSpellID());
 
 	if(showtext) {
-		GetBotOwner()->Message(15, "%s has been updated.", GetCleanName());
-		GetBotOwner()->Message(15, "Level: %i HP: %i AC: %i Mana: %i STR: %i STA: %i DEX: %i AGI: %i INT: %i WIS: %i CHA: %i", GetLevel(), max_hp, GetAC(), max_mana, GetSTR(), GetSTA(), GetDEX(), GetAGI(), GetINT(), GetWIS(), GetCHA());
-		GetBotOwner()->Message(15, "Resists-- Magic: %i, Poison: %i, Fire: %i, Cold: %i, Disease: %i, Corruption: %i.",GetMR(),GetPR(),GetFR(),GetCR(),GetDR(),GetCorrup());
+		GetBotOwner()->Message(Chat::Yellow, "%s has been updated.", GetCleanName());
+		GetBotOwner()->Message(Chat::Yellow, "Level: %i HP: %i AC: %i Mana: %i STR: %i STA: %i DEX: %i AGI: %i INT: %i WIS: %i CHA: %i", GetLevel(), max_hp, GetAC(), max_mana, GetSTR(), GetSTA(), GetDEX(), GetAGI(), GetINT(), GetWIS(), GetCHA());
+		GetBotOwner()->Message(Chat::Yellow, "Resists-- Magic: %i, Poison: %i, Fire: %i, Cold: %i, Disease: %i, Corruption: %i.",GetMR(),GetPR(),GetFR(),GetCR(),GetDR(),GetCorrup());
 		// Test Code
 		if(GetClass() == BARD) {
-			GetBotOwner()->Message(15, "Bard Skills-- Brass: %i, Percussion: %i, Singing: %i, Stringed: %i, Wind: %i",
+			GetBotOwner()->Message(Chat::Yellow, "Bard Skills-- Brass: %i, Percussion: %i, Singing: %i, Stringed: %i, Wind: %i",
 				GetSkill(EQEmu::skills::SkillBrassInstruments) + GetBrassMod(),
 				GetSkill(EQEmu::skills::SkillPercussionInstruments) + GetPercMod(),
 				GetSkill(EQEmu::skills::SkillSinging) + GetSingMod(),
 				GetSkill(EQEmu::skills::SkillStringedInstruments) + GetStringMod(),
 				GetSkill(EQEmu::skills::SkillWindInstruments) + GetWindMod());
-			GetBotOwner()->Message(15, "Bard Skill Mods-- Brass: %i, Percussion: %i, Singing: %i, Stringed: %i, Wind: %i", GetBrassMod(), GetPercMod(), GetSingMod(), GetStringMod(), GetWindMod());
+			GetBotOwner()->Message(Chat::Yellow, "Bard Skill Mods-- Brass: %i, Percussion: %i, Singing: %i, Stringed: %i, Wind: %i", GetBrassMod(), GetPercMod(), GetSingMod(), GetStringMod(), GetWindMod());
 		}
 	}
 }
@@ -9070,7 +9070,7 @@ bool Bot::DyeArmor(int16 slot_id, uint32 rgb, bool all_flag, bool save_flag)
 
 		if (!database.botdb.SaveEquipmentColor(GetBotID(), save_slot, rgb)) {
 			if (GetBotOwner() && GetBotOwner()->IsClient())
-				GetBotOwner()->CastToClient()->Message(13, "%s", BotDatabase::fail::SaveEquipmentColor());
+				GetBotOwner()->CastToClient()->Message(Chat::Red, "%s", BotDatabase::fail::SaveEquipmentColor());
 			return false;
 		}
 	}

zone/bot_command.cpp

@@ -84,12 +84,12 @@ namespace
 {
 //#define BCSTSPELLDUMP // only needed if you're adding/tailoring bot command spells and need a file dump
 
-#define m_message CC_WhiteSmoke
-#define m_action CC_Yellow
-#define m_note CC_Gray
-#define m_usage CC_Cyan
-#define m_fail CC_Red
-#define m_unknown CC_Magenta
+#define m_message Chat::WhiteSmoke
+#define m_action Chat::Yellow
+#define m_note Chat::Gray
+#define m_usage Chat::Cyan
+#define m_fail Chat::Red
+#define m_unknown Chat::Magenta
 
 #define HP_RATIO_DELTA 5.0f
 
@@ -4833,7 +4833,7 @@ void bot_subcommand_bot_inspect_message(Client *c, const Seperator *sep)
 		set_flag = true;
 	}
 	else if (strcasecmp(sep->arg[1], "clear")) {
-		c->Message(15, "This command requires a [set | clear] argument");
+		c->Message(Chat::Yellow, "This command requires a [set | clear] argument");
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -7284,7 +7284,7 @@ void bot_subcommand_inventory_remove(Client *c, const Seperator *sep)
 	int ab_mask = (ActionableBots::ABM_Target | ActionableBots::ABM_ByName);
 
 	if (c->GetTradeskillObject() || (c->trade->state == Trading)) {
-		c->Message_StringID(MT_Tell, MERCHANT_BUSY);
+		c->Message_StringID(Chat::Tell, MERCHANT_BUSY);
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -7310,7 +7310,7 @@ void bot_subcommand_inventory_remove(Client *c, const Seperator *sep)
 		itm = itminst->GetItem();
 
 	if (itminst && itm && c->CheckLoreConflict(itm)) {
-		c->Message_StringID(0, PICK_LORE);
+		c->Message_StringID(Chat::WhiteSmoke, PICK_LORE);
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -7324,7 +7324,7 @@ void bot_subcommand_inventory_remove(Client *c, const Seperator *sep)
 		if (!c->CheckLoreConflict(itma->GetItem()))
 			continue;
 
-		c->Message_StringID(0, PICK_LORE);
+		c->Message_StringID(Chat::WhiteSmoke, PICK_LORE);
 		return;
 	}
 	

zone/client.cpp

@@ -914,7 +914,7 @@ void Client::ChannelMessageReceived(uint8 chan_num, uint8 language, uint8 lang_s
 	{
 	case ChatChannel_Guild: { /* Guild Chat */
 		if (!IsInAGuild())
-			Message_StringID(MT_DefaultText, GUILD_NOT_MEMBER2);	//You are not a member of any guild.
+			Message_StringID(Chat::DefaultText, GUILD_NOT_MEMBER2);	//You are not a member of any guild.
 		else if (!guild_mgr.CheckPermission(GuildID(), GuildRank(), GUILD_SPEAK))
 			Message(0, "Error: You dont have permission to speak to the guild.");
 		else if (!worldserver.SendChannelMessage(this, targetname, chan_num, GuildID(), language, lang_skill, message))
@@ -1097,11 +1097,11 @@ void Client::ChannelMessageReceived(uint8 chan_num, uint8 language, uint8 lang_s
 				if(parse->PlayerHasQuestSub(EVENT_COMMAND)) {
 					int i = parse->EventPlayer(EVENT_COMMAND, this, message, 0);
 					if(i == 0 && !RuleB(Chat, SuppressCommandErrors)) {
-						Message(13, "Command '%s' not recognized.", message);
+						Message(Chat::Red, "Command '%s' not recognized.", message);
 					}
 				} else {
 					if(!RuleB(Chat, SuppressCommandErrors))
-						Message(13, "Command '%s' not recognized.", message);
+						Message(Chat::Red, "Command '%s' not recognized.", message);
 				}
 			}
 			break;
@@ -1116,12 +1116,12 @@ void Client::ChannelMessageReceived(uint8 chan_num, uint8 language, uint8 lang_s
 				if (parse->PlayerHasQuestSub(EVENT_COMMAND)) {
 					int i = parse->EventPlayer(EVENT_COMMAND, this, message, 0);
 					if (i == 0 && !RuleB(Chat, SuppressCommandErrors)) {
-						Message(13, "Bot command '%s' not recognized.", message);
+						Message(Chat::Red, "Bot command '%s' not recognized.", message);
 					}
 				}
 				else {
 					if (!RuleB(Chat, SuppressCommandErrors))
-						Message(13, "Bot command '%s' not recognized.", message);
+						Message(Chat::Red, "Bot command '%s' not recognized.", message);
 				}
 			}
 			break;
@@ -1265,11 +1265,11 @@ void Client::ChannelMessageSend(const char* from, const char* to, uint8 chan_num
 }
 
 void Client::Message(uint32 type, const char* message, ...) {
-	if (GetFilter(FilterSpellDamage) == FilterHide && type == MT_NonMelee)
+	if (GetFilter(FilterSpellDamage) == FilterHide && type == Chat::NonMelee)
 		return;
-	if (GetFilter(FilterMeleeCrits) == FilterHide && type == MT_CritMelee) //98 is self...
+	if (GetFilter(FilterMeleeCrits) == FilterHide && type == Chat::MeleeCrit) //98 is self...
 		return;
-	if (GetFilter(FilterSpellCrits) == FilterHide && type == MT_SpellCrits)
+	if (GetFilter(FilterSpellCrits) == FilterHide && type == Chat::SpellCrit)
 		return;
 
 	va_list argptr;
@@ -1509,7 +1509,7 @@ void Client::IncreaseLanguageSkill(int skill_id, int value) {
 	QueuePacket(outapp);
 	safe_delete(outapp);
 
-	Message_StringID( MT_Skills, LANG_SKILL_IMPROVED ); //Notify client
+	Message_StringID( Chat::Skills, LANG_SKILL_IMPROVED ); //Notify client
 }
 
 void Client::AddSkill(EQEmu::skills::SkillType skillid, uint16 value) {
@@ -2047,7 +2047,7 @@ bool Client::ChangeFirstName(const char* in_firstname, const char* gmname)
 void Client::SetGM(bool toggle) {
 	m_pp.gm = toggle ? 1 : 0;
 	m_inv.SetGMInventory((bool)m_pp.gm);
-	Message(13, "You are %s a GM.", m_pp.gm ? "now" : "no longer");
+	Message(Chat::Red, "You are %s a GM.", m_pp.gm ? "now" : "no longer");
 	SendAppearancePacket(AT_GM, m_pp.gm);
 	Save();
 	UpdateWho();
@@ -2550,7 +2550,7 @@ uint16 Client::GetMaxSkillAfterSpecializationRules(EQEmu::skills::SkillType skil
 			}
 			else
 			{
-				Message(13, "Your spell casting specializations skills have been reset. "
+				Message(Chat::Red, "Your spell casting specializations skills have been reset. "
 						"Only %i primary specialization skill is allowed.", MaxSpecializations);
 
 				for (int i = EQEmu::skills::SkillSpecializeAbjure; i <= EQEmu::skills::SkillSpecializeEvocation; ++i)
@@ -2578,9 +2578,9 @@ void Client::SetPVP(bool toggle, bool message) {
 
 	if (message) {
 		if(GetPVP())
-			this->Message_StringID(MT_Shout,PVP_ON);
+			this->Message_StringID(Chat::Shout,PVP_ON);
 		else
-			Message(13, "You no longer follow the ways of discord.");
+			Message(Chat::Red, "You no longer follow the ways of discord.");
 	}
 
 	SendAppearancePacket(AT_PVP, GetPVP());
@@ -2714,22 +2714,22 @@ void Client::Disarm(Client* disarmer, int chance) {
 					if (matslot != EQEmu::textures::materialInvalid)
 						SendWearChange(matslot);
 				}
-				Message_StringID(MT_Skills, DISARMED);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, DISARMED);
 				if (disarmer != this)
-					disarmer->Message_StringID(MT_Skills, DISARM_SUCCESS, this->GetCleanName());
+					disarmer->Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, DISARM_SUCCESS, this->GetCleanName());
 				if (chance != 1000)
 					disarmer->CheckIncreaseSkill(EQEmu::skills::SkillDisarm, nullptr, 4);
 				CalcBonuses();
 				// CalcEnduranceWeightFactor();
 				return;
 			}
-			disarmer->Message_StringID(MT_Skills, DISARM_FAILED);
+			disarmer->Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, DISARM_FAILED);
 			if (chance != 1000)
 				disarmer->CheckIncreaseSkill(EQEmu::skills::SkillDisarm, nullptr, 2);
 			return;
 		}
 	}
-	disarmer->Message_StringID(MT_Skills, DISARM_FAILED);
+	disarmer->Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, DISARM_FAILED);
 }
 
 bool Client::BindWound(Mob *bindmob, bool start, bool fail)
@@ -2771,7 +2771,7 @@ bool Client::BindWound(Mob *bindmob, bool start, bool fail)
 			} else {
 				// send bindmob "stand still"
 				if (!bindmob->IsAIControlled() && bindmob != this) {
-					bindmob->CastToClient()->Message_StringID(clientMessageYellow,
+					bindmob->CastToClient()->Message_StringID(Chat::Yellow,
 										  YOU_ARE_BEING_BANDAGED);
 				} else if (bindmob->IsAIControlled() && bindmob != this) {
 					; // Tell IPC to stand still?
@@ -2855,7 +2855,7 @@ bool Client::BindWound(Mob *bindmob, bool start, bool fail)
 						}
 						else {
 							// I dont have the real, live
-							Message(15, "You cannot bind wounds above %d%% hitpoints.",
+							Message(Chat::Yellow, "You cannot bind wounds above %d%% hitpoints.",
 								max_percent);
 							if (bindmob != this && bindmob->IsClient())
 								bindmob->CastToClient()->Message(
@@ -2916,9 +2916,9 @@ bool Client::BindWound(Mob *bindmob, bool start, bool fail)
 							bindmob->SendHPUpdate();
 						}
 						else {
-							Message(15, "You cannot bind wounds above %d%% hitpoints", max_percent);
+							Message(Chat::Yellow, "You cannot bind wounds above %d%% hitpoints", max_percent);
 							if (bindmob != this && bindmob->IsClient())
-								bindmob->CastToClient()->Message(15, "You cannot have your wounds bound above %d%% hitpoints", max_percent);
+								bindmob->CastToClient()->Message(Chat::Yellow, "You cannot have your wounds bound above %d%% hitpoints", max_percent);
 						}
 					}
 				}
@@ -3077,11 +3077,11 @@ void Client::ServerFilter(SetServerFilter_Struct* filter){
 // this version is for messages with no parameters
 void Client::Message_StringID(uint32 type, uint32 string_id, uint32 distance)
 {
-	if (GetFilter(FilterSpellDamage) == FilterHide && type == MT_NonMelee)
+	if (GetFilter(FilterSpellDamage) == FilterHide && type == Chat::NonMelee)
 		return;
-	if (GetFilter(FilterMeleeCrits) == FilterHide && type == MT_CritMelee) //98 is self...
+	if (GetFilter(FilterMeleeCrits) == FilterHide && type == Chat::MeleeCrit) //98 is self...
 		return;
-	if (GetFilter(FilterSpellCrits) == FilterHide && type == MT_SpellCrits)
+	if (GetFilter(FilterSpellCrits) == FilterHide && type == Chat::SpellCrit)
 		return;
 	auto outapp = new EQApplicationPacket(OP_SimpleMessage, 12);
 	SimpleMessage_Struct* sms = (SimpleMessage_Struct*)outapp->pBuffer;
@@ -3108,20 +3108,20 @@ void Client::Message_StringID(uint32 type, uint32 string_id, const char* message
 	const char* message5,const char* message6,const char* message7,
 	const char* message8,const char* message9, uint32 distance)
 {
-	if (GetFilter(FilterSpellDamage) == FilterHide && type == MT_NonMelee)
+	if (GetFilter(FilterSpellDamage) == FilterHide && type == Chat::NonMelee)
 		return;
-	if (GetFilter(FilterMeleeCrits) == FilterHide && type == MT_CritMelee) //98 is self...
+	if (GetFilter(FilterMeleeCrits) == FilterHide && type == Chat::MeleeCrit) //98 is self...
 		return;
-	if (GetFilter(FilterSpellCrits) == FilterHide && type == MT_SpellCrits)
+	if (GetFilter(FilterSpellCrits) == FilterHide && type == Chat::SpellCrit)
 		return;
-	if (GetFilter(FilterDamageShields) == FilterHide && type == MT_DS)
+	if (GetFilter(FilterDamageShields) == FilterHide && type == Chat::DamageShield)
 		return;
 
 	int i = 0, argcount = 0, length = 0;
 	char *bufptr = nullptr;
 	const char *message_arg[9] = {0};
 
-	if(type==MT_Emote)
+	if(type==Chat::Emote)
 		type=4;
 
 	if(!message1)
@@ -3236,7 +3236,7 @@ void Client::FilteredMessage_StringID(Mob *sender, uint32 type, eqFilterType fil
 	char *bufptr = nullptr;
 	const char *message_arg[9] = {0};
 
-	if (type == MT_Emote)
+	if (type == Chat::Emote)
 		type = 4;
 
 	if (!message1) {
@@ -3281,7 +3281,7 @@ void Client::Tell_StringID(uint32 string_id, const char *who, const char *messag
 	char string_id_str[10];
 	snprintf(string_id_str, 10, "%d", string_id);
 
-	Message_StringID(MT_TellEcho, TELL_QUEUED_MESSAGE, who, string_id_str, message);
+	Message_StringID(Chat::EchoTell, TELL_QUEUED_MESSAGE, who, string_id_str, message);
 }
 
 void Client::SetTint(int16 in_slot, uint32 color) {
@@ -3344,7 +3344,7 @@ void Client::SetLanguageSkill(int langid, int value)
 	QueuePacket(outapp);
 	safe_delete(outapp);
 
-	Message_StringID( MT_Skills, LANG_SKILL_IMPROVED ); //Notify the client
+	Message_StringID( Chat::Skills, LANG_SKILL_IMPROVED ); //Notify the client
 }
 
 void Client::LinkDead()
@@ -3432,7 +3432,7 @@ void Client::Escape()
 	entity_list.RemoveFromTargets(this, true);
 	SetInvisible(1);
 
-	Message_StringID(MT_Skills, ESCAPE);
+	Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, ESCAPE);
 }
 
 float Client::CalcPriceMod(Mob* other, bool reverse)
@@ -3828,9 +3828,9 @@ void Client::EnteringMessages(Client* client)
 		uint8 flag = database.GetAgreementFlag(client->AccountID());
 		if(!flag)
 		{
-			client->Message(13,"You must agree to the Rules, before you can move. (type #serverrules to view the rules)");
-			client->Message(13,"You must agree to the Rules, before you can move. (type #serverrules to view the rules)");
-			client->Message(13,"You must agree to the Rules, before you can move. (type #serverrules to view the rules)");
+			client->Message(Chat::Red,"You must agree to the Rules, before you can move. (type #serverrules to view the rules)");
+			client->Message(Chat::Red,"You must agree to the Rules, before you can move. (type #serverrules to view the rules)");
+			client->Message(Chat::Red,"You must agree to the Rules, before you can move. (type #serverrules to view the rules)");
 			client->SendAppearancePacket(AT_Anim, ANIM_FREEZE);
 		}
 	}
@@ -3872,13 +3872,13 @@ void Client::SacrificeConfirm(Client *caster)
 	}
 
 	if (GetLevel() < RuleI(Spells, SacrificeMinLevel)) {
-		caster->Message_StringID(13, SAC_TOO_LOW); // This being is not a worthy sacrifice.
+		caster->Message_StringID(Chat::Red, SAC_TOO_LOW); // This being is not a worthy sacrifice.
 		safe_delete(outapp);
 		return;
 	}
 
 	if (GetLevel() > RuleI(Spells, SacrificeMaxLevel)) {
-		caster->Message_StringID(13, SAC_TOO_HIGH);
+		caster->Message_StringID(Chat::Red, SAC_TOO_HIGH);
 		safe_delete(outapp);
 		return;
 	}
@@ -3947,7 +3947,7 @@ void Client::Sacrifice(Client *caster)
 				caster->SummonItem(RuleI(Spells, SacrificeItemID));
 		}
 	} else {
-		caster->Message_StringID(13, SAC_TOO_LOW); // This being is not a worthy sacrifice.
+		caster->Message_StringID(Chat::Red, SAC_TOO_LOW); // This being is not a worthy sacrifice.
 	}
 }
 
@@ -4222,7 +4222,7 @@ void Client::KeyRingAdd(uint32 item_id)
 		return;
 	}
 
-	Message(4,"Added to keyring.");
+	Message(Chat::LightBlue,"Added to keyring.");
 
 	keyring.push_back(item_id);
 }
@@ -4238,11 +4238,11 @@ bool Client::KeyRingCheck(uint32 item_id)
 
 void Client::KeyRingList()
 {
-	Message(4,"Keys on Keyring:");
+	Message(Chat::LightBlue,"Keys on Keyring:");
 	const EQEmu::ItemData *item = nullptr;
 	for (auto iter = keyring.begin(); iter != keyring.end(); ++iter) {
 		if ((item = database.GetItem(*iter))!=nullptr) {
-			Message(4,item->Name);
+			Message(Chat::LightBlue,item->Name);
 		}
 	}
 }
@@ -4414,8 +4414,8 @@ bool Client::GroupFollow(Client* inviter) {
 
 			if (group->GetID() == 0)
 			{
-				Message(13, "Unable to get new group id. Cannot create group.");
-				inviter->Message(13, "Unable to get new group id. Cannot create group.");
+				Message(Chat::Red, "Unable to get new group id. Cannot create group.");
+				inviter->Message(Chat::Red, "Unable to get new group id. Cannot create group.");
 				return false;
 			}
 
@@ -4924,7 +4924,7 @@ void Client::HandleLDoNOpen(NPC *target)
 		{
 			Log(Logs::General, Logs::None, "%s tried to open %s but %s was out of range",
 				GetName(), target->GetName(), target->GetName());
-			Message(13, "Treasure chest out of range.");
+			Message(Chat::Red, "Treasure chest out of range.");
 			return;
 		}
 
@@ -4932,7 +4932,7 @@ void Client::HandleLDoNOpen(NPC *target)
 		{
 			if(target->GetLDoNTrapSpellID() != 0)
 			{
-				Message_StringID(13, LDON_ACCIDENT_SETOFF2);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Red, LDON_ACCIDENT_SETOFF2);
 				target->SpellFinished(target->GetLDoNTrapSpellID(), this, EQEmu::spells::CastingSlot::Item, 0, -1, spells[target->GetLDoNTrapSpellID()].ResistDiff);
 				target->SetLDoNTrapSpellID(0);
 				target->SetLDoNTrapped(false);
@@ -4948,7 +4948,7 @@ void Client::HandleLDoNOpen(NPC *target)
 
 		if(target->IsLDoNLocked())
 		{
-			Message_StringID(MT_Skills, LDON_STILL_LOCKED, target->GetCleanName());
+			Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, LDON_STILL_LOCKED, target->GetCleanName());
 			return;
 		}
 		else
@@ -4982,13 +4982,13 @@ void Client::HandleLDoNSenseTraps(NPC *target, uint16 skill, uint8 type)
 		{
 			if((target->GetLDoNTrapType() == LDoNTypeCursed || target->GetLDoNTrapType() == LDoNTypeMagical) && type != target->GetLDoNTrapType())
 			{
-				Message_StringID(MT_Skills, LDON_CANT_DETERMINE_TRAP, target->GetCleanName());
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, LDON_CANT_DETERMINE_TRAP, target->GetCleanName());
 				return;
 			}
 
 			if(target->IsLDoNTrapDetected())
 			{
-				Message_StringID(MT_Skills, LDON_CERTAIN_TRAP, target->GetCleanName());
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, LDON_CERTAIN_TRAP, target->GetCleanName());
 			}
 			else
 			{
@@ -4997,10 +4997,10 @@ void Client::HandleLDoNSenseTraps(NPC *target, uint16 skill, uint8 type)
 				{
 				case -1:
 				case 0:
-					Message_StringID(MT_Skills, LDON_DONT_KNOW_TRAPPED, target->GetCleanName());
+					Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, LDON_DONT_KNOW_TRAPPED, target->GetCleanName());
 					break;
 				case 1:
-					Message_StringID(MT_Skills, LDON_CERTAIN_TRAP, target->GetCleanName());
+					Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, LDON_CERTAIN_TRAP, target->GetCleanName());
 					target->SetLDoNTrapDetected(true);
 					break;
 				default:
@@ -5010,7 +5010,7 @@ void Client::HandleLDoNSenseTraps(NPC *target, uint16 skill, uint8 type)
 		}
 		else
 		{
-			Message_StringID(MT_Skills, LDON_CERTAIN_NOT_TRAP, target->GetCleanName());
+			Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, LDON_CERTAIN_NOT_TRAP, target->GetCleanName());
 		}
 	}
 }
@@ -5023,13 +5023,13 @@ void Client::HandleLDoNDisarm(NPC *target, uint16 skill, uint8 type)
 		{
 			if(!target->IsLDoNTrapped())
 			{
-				Message_StringID(MT_Skills, LDON_WAS_NOT_TRAPPED, target->GetCleanName());
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, LDON_WAS_NOT_TRAPPED, target->GetCleanName());
 				return;
 			}
 
 			if((target->GetLDoNTrapType() == LDoNTypeCursed || target->GetLDoNTrapType() == LDoNTypeMagical) && type != target->GetLDoNTrapType())
 			{
-				Message_StringID(MT_Skills, LDON_HAVE_NOT_DISARMED, target->GetCleanName());
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, LDON_HAVE_NOT_DISARMED, target->GetCleanName());
 				return;
 			}
 
@@ -5048,13 +5048,13 @@ void Client::HandleLDoNDisarm(NPC *target, uint16 skill, uint8 type)
 				target->SetLDoNTrapDetected(false);
 				target->SetLDoNTrapped(false);
 				target->SetLDoNTrapSpellID(0);
-				Message_StringID(MT_Skills, LDON_HAVE_DISARMED, target->GetCleanName());
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, LDON_HAVE_DISARMED, target->GetCleanName());
 				break;
 			case 0:
-				Message_StringID(MT_Skills, LDON_HAVE_NOT_DISARMED, target->GetCleanName());
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, LDON_HAVE_NOT_DISARMED, target->GetCleanName());
 				break;
 			case -1:
-				Message_StringID(13, LDON_ACCIDENT_SETOFF2);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Red, LDON_ACCIDENT_SETOFF2);
 				target->SpellFinished(target->GetLDoNTrapSpellID(), this, EQEmu::spells::CastingSlot::Item, 0, -1, spells[target->GetLDoNTrapSpellID()].ResistDiff);
 				target->SetLDoNTrapSpellID(0);
 				target->SetLDoNTrapped(false);
@@ -5073,7 +5073,7 @@ void Client::HandleLDoNPickLock(NPC *target, uint16 skill, uint8 type)
 		{
 			if(target->IsLDoNTrapped())
 			{
-				Message_StringID(13, LDON_ACCIDENT_SETOFF2);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Red, LDON_ACCIDENT_SETOFF2);
 				target->SpellFinished(target->GetLDoNTrapSpellID(), this, EQEmu::spells::CastingSlot::Item, 0, -1, spells[target->GetLDoNTrapSpellID()].ResistDiff);
 				target->SetLDoNTrapSpellID(0);
 				target->SetLDoNTrapped(false);
@@ -5082,13 +5082,13 @@ void Client::HandleLDoNPickLock(NPC *target, uint16 skill, uint8 type)
 
 			if(!target->IsLDoNLocked())
 			{
-				Message_StringID(MT_Skills, LDON_WAS_NOT_LOCKED, target->GetCleanName());
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, LDON_WAS_NOT_LOCKED, target->GetCleanName());
 				return;
 			}
 
 			if((target->GetLDoNTrapType() == LDoNTypeCursed || target->GetLDoNTrapType() == LDoNTypeMagical) && type != target->GetLDoNTrapType())
 			{
-				Message(MT_Skills, "You cannot unlock %s with this skill.", target->GetCleanName());
+				Message(Chat::Skills, "You cannot unlock %s with this skill.", target->GetCleanName());
 				return;
 			}
 
@@ -5098,11 +5098,11 @@ void Client::HandleLDoNPickLock(NPC *target, uint16 skill, uint8 type)
 			{
 			case 0:
 			case -1:
-				Message_StringID(MT_Skills, LDON_PICKLOCK_FAILURE, target->GetCleanName());
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, LDON_PICKLOCK_FAILURE, target->GetCleanName());
 				break;
 			case 1:
 				target->SetLDoNLocked(false);
-				Message_StringID(MT_Skills, LDON_PICKLOCK_SUCCESS, target->GetCleanName());
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, LDON_PICKLOCK_SUCCESS, target->GetCleanName());
 				break;
 			}
 		}
@@ -5161,7 +5161,7 @@ void Client::SummonAndRezzAllCorpses()
 	int CorpseCount = database.SummonAllCharacterCorpses(CharacterID(), zone->GetZoneID(), zone->GetInstanceID(), GetPosition());
 	if(CorpseCount <= 0)
 	{
-		Message(clientMessageYellow, "You have no corpses to summnon.");
+		Message(Chat::Yellow, "You have no corpses to summnon.");
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -5170,7 +5170,7 @@ void Client::SummonAndRezzAllCorpses()
 	if(RezzExp > 0)
 		SetEXP(GetEXP() + RezzExp, GetAAXP(), true);
 
-	Message(clientMessageYellow, "All your corpses have been summoned to your feet and have received a 100% resurrection.");
+	Message(Chat::Yellow, "All your corpses have been summoned to your feet and have received a 100% resurrection.");
 }
 
 void Client::SummonAllCorpses(const glm::vec4& position)
@@ -5250,7 +5250,7 @@ void Client::SetStartZone(uint32 zoneid, float x, float y, float z)
 	// setting city to zero allows the player to use /setstartcity to set the city themselves
 	if(zoneid == 0) {
 		m_pp.binds[4].zoneId = 0;
-		this->Message(15,"Your starting city has been reset. Use /setstartcity to choose a new one");
+		this->Message(Chat::Yellow,"Your starting city has been reset. Use /setstartcity to choose a new one");
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -5579,7 +5579,7 @@ void Client::SuspendMinion()
 		if(m_suspendedminion.SpellID > 0)
 		{
 			if (m_suspendedminion.SpellID >= SPDAT_RECORDS) {
-				Message(13, "Invalid suspended minion spell id (%u).", m_suspendedminion.SpellID);
+				Message(Chat::Red, "Invalid suspended minion spell id (%u).", m_suspendedminion.SpellID);
 				memset(&m_suspendedminion, 0, sizeof(PetInfo));
 				return;
 			}
@@ -5591,7 +5591,7 @@ void Client::SuspendMinion()
 
 			if(!CurrentPet)
 			{
-				Message(13, "Failed to recall suspended minion.");
+				Message(Chat::Red, "Failed to recall suspended minion.");
 				return;
 			}
 
@@ -5607,7 +5607,7 @@ void Client::SuspendMinion()
 
 			CurrentPet->SetMana(m_suspendedminion.Mana);
 
-			Message_StringID(clientMessageTell, SUSPEND_MINION_UNSUSPEND, CurrentPet->GetCleanName());
+			Message_StringID(Chat::Magenta, SUSPEND_MINION_UNSUSPEND, CurrentPet->GetCleanName());
 
 			memset(&m_suspendedminion, 0, sizeof(struct PetInfo));
 			// TODO: These pet command states need to be synced ...
@@ -5637,19 +5637,19 @@ void Client::SuspendMinion()
 		{
 			if(m_suspendedminion.SpellID > 0)
 			{
-				Message_StringID(clientMessageError,ONLY_ONE_PET);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Red,ONLY_ONE_PET);
 
 				return;
 			}
 			else if(CurrentPet->IsEngaged())
 			{
-				Message_StringID(clientMessageError,SUSPEND_MINION_FIGHTING);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Red,SUSPEND_MINION_FIGHTING);
 
 				return;
 			}
 			else if(entity_list.Fighting(CurrentPet))
 			{
-				Message_StringID(clientMessageBlue,SUSPEND_MINION_HAS_AGGRO);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Blue,SUSPEND_MINION_HAS_AGGRO);
 			}
 			else
 			{
@@ -5666,7 +5666,7 @@ void Client::SuspendMinion()
 				else
 					strn0cpy(m_suspendedminion.Name, CurrentPet->GetName(), 64); // Name stays even at rank 1
 
-				Message_StringID(clientMessageTell, SUSPEND_MINION_SUSPEND, CurrentPet->GetCleanName());
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Magenta, SUSPEND_MINION_SUSPEND, CurrentPet->GetCleanName());
 
 				CurrentPet->Depop(false);
 
@@ -5675,7 +5675,7 @@ void Client::SuspendMinion()
 		}
 		else
 		{
-			Message_StringID(clientMessageError, ONLY_SUMMONED_PETS);
+			Message_StringID(Chat::Red, ONLY_SUMMONED_PETS);
 
 			return;
 		}
@@ -6149,16 +6149,16 @@ void Client::LocateCorpse()
 
 	if(ClosestCorpse)
 	{
-		Message_StringID(MT_Spells, SENSE_CORPSE_DIRECTION);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Spells, SENSE_CORPSE_DIRECTION);
 		SetHeading(CalculateHeadingToTarget(ClosestCorpse->GetX(), ClosestCorpse->GetY()));
 		SetTarget(ClosestCorpse);
 		SendTargetCommand(ClosestCorpse->GetID());
 		SentPositionPacket(0.0f, 0.0f, 0.0f, 0.0f, 0, true);
 	}
 	else if(!GetTarget())
-		Message_StringID(clientMessageError, SENSE_CORPSE_NONE);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Red, SENSE_CORPSE_NONE);
 	else
-		Message_StringID(clientMessageError, SENSE_CORPSE_NOT_NAME);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Red, SENSE_CORPSE_NOT_NAME);
 }
 
 void Client::NPCSpawn(NPC *target_npc, const char *identifier, uint32 extra)
@@ -6218,7 +6218,7 @@ void Client::DragCorpses()
 		if (!corpse || !corpse->IsPlayerCorpse() ||
 				corpse->CastToCorpse()->IsBeingLooted() ||
 				!corpse->CastToCorpse()->Summon(this, false, false)) {
-			Message_StringID(MT_DefaultText, CORPSEDRAG_STOP);
+			Message_StringID(Chat::DefaultText, CORPSEDRAG_STOP);
 			It = DraggedCorpses.erase(It);
 			if (It == DraggedCorpses.end())
 				break;
@@ -6235,7 +6235,7 @@ void Client::Doppelganger(uint16 spell_id, Mob *target, const char *name_overrid
 	if(!database.GetPetEntry(spells[spell_id].teleport_zone, &record))
 	{
 		Log(Logs::General, Logs::Error, "Unknown doppelganger spell id: %d, check pets table", spell_id);
-		Message(13, "Unable to find data for pet %s", spells[spell_id].teleport_zone);
+		Message(Chat::Red, "Unable to find data for pet %s", spells[spell_id].teleport_zone);
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -6850,11 +6850,11 @@ void Client::SendStatsWindow(Client* client, bool use_window)
 			goto Extra_Info;
 		}
 		else {
-			client->Message(15, "The window has exceeded its character limit, displaying stats to chat window:");
+			client->Message(Chat::Yellow, "The window has exceeded its character limit, displaying stats to chat window:");
 		}
 	}
 
-	client->Message(15, "~~~~~ %s %s ~~~~~", GetCleanName(), GetLastName());
+	client->Message(Chat::Yellow, "~~~~~ %s %s ~~~~~", GetCleanName(), GetLastName());
 	client->Message(0, " Level: %i Class: %i Race: %i DS: %i/%i Size: %1.1f  Weight: %.1f/%d  ", GetLevel(), GetClass(), GetRace(), GetDS(), RuleI(Character, ItemDamageShieldCap), GetSize(), (float)CalcCurrentWeight() / 10.0f, GetSTR());
 	client->Message(0, " HP: %i/%i  HP Regen: %i/%i",GetHP(), GetMaxHP(), CalcHPRegen(), CalcHPRegenCap());
 	client->Message(0, " compute_tohit: %i TotalToHit: %i", compute_tohit(skill), GetTotalToHit(skill, 0));
@@ -7623,7 +7623,7 @@ void Client::DuplicateLoreMessage(uint32 ItemID)
 {
 	if (!(m_ClientVersionBit & EQEmu::versions::maskRoFAndLater))
 	{
-		Message_StringID(0, PICK_LORE);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::White, PICK_LORE);
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -7632,7 +7632,7 @@ void Client::DuplicateLoreMessage(uint32 ItemID)
 	if(!item)
 		return;
 
-	Message_StringID(0, PICK_LORE, item->Name);
+	Message_StringID(Chat::White, PICK_LORE, item->Name);
 }
 
 void Client::GarbleMessage(char *message, uint8 variance)
@@ -7796,7 +7796,7 @@ void Client::SetFactionLevel(uint32 char_id, uint32 npc_id, uint8 char_class, ui
 
 		UpdatePersonalFaction(char_id, npc_value[i], faction_id[i], &current_value, temp[i], this_faction_min, this_faction_max);
 
-		//Message(14, "Min(%d) Max(%d) Before(%d), After(%d)\n", this_faction_min, this_faction_max, faction_before_hit, current_value);
+		//Message(Chat::Lime, "Min(%d) Max(%d) Before(%d), After(%d)\n", this_faction_min, this_faction_max, faction_before_hit, current_value);
 
 		SendFactionMessage(npc_value[i], faction_id[i], faction_before_hit, current_value, temp[i], this_faction_min, this_faction_max);
 	}
@@ -7839,7 +7839,7 @@ void Client::SetFactionLevel2(uint32 char_id, int32 faction_id, uint8 char_class
 
 		UpdatePersonalFaction(char_id, value, faction_id, &current_value, temp, this_faction_min, this_faction_max);
 
-		//Message(14, "Min(%d) Max(%d) Before(%d), After(%d)\n", this_faction_min, this_faction_max, faction_before_hit, current_value);
+		//Message(Chat::Lime, "Min(%d) Max(%d) Before(%d), After(%d)\n", this_faction_min, this_faction_max, faction_before_hit, current_value);
 
 		SendFactionMessage(value, faction_id, faction_before_hit, current_value, temp, this_faction_min, this_faction_max);
 	}
@@ -8031,15 +8031,15 @@ void Client::SendFactionMessage(int32 tmpvalue, int32 faction_id, int32 faction_
 	if (tmpvalue == 0 || temp == 1 || temp == 2)
 		return;
 	else if (faction_value >= this_faction_max)
-		Message_StringID(15, FACTION_BEST, name);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Yellow, FACTION_BEST, name);
 	else if (faction_value <= this_faction_min)
-		Message_StringID(15, FACTION_WORST, name);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Yellow, FACTION_WORST, name);
 	else if (tmpvalue > 0 && faction_value < this_faction_max && !RuleB(Client, UseLiveFactionMessage))
-		Message_StringID(15, FACTION_BETTER, name);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Yellow, FACTION_BETTER, name);
 	else if (tmpvalue < 0 && faction_value > this_faction_min && !RuleB(Client, UseLiveFactionMessage))
-		Message_StringID(15, FACTION_WORSE, name);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Yellow, FACTION_WORSE, name);
 	else if (RuleB(Client, UseLiveFactionMessage))
-		Message(15, "Your faction standing with %s has been adjusted by %i.", name, tmpvalue); //New Live faction message (14261)
+		Message(Chat::Yellow, "Your faction standing with %s has been adjusted by %i.", name, tmpvalue); //New Live faction message (14261)
 
 	return;
 }
@@ -8428,7 +8428,7 @@ void Client::ExpeditionSay(const char *str, int ExpID) {
 		return;
 
 	if(results.RowCount() == 0) {
-		this->Message(14, "You say to the expedition, '%s'", str);
+		this->Message(Chat::Lime, "You say to the expedition, '%s'", str);
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -8531,7 +8531,7 @@ void Client::SendHPUpdateMarquee(){
 		return;
 
 	std::string health_update_notification = StringFormat("Health: %u%%", health_percentage);
-	this->SendMarqueeMessage(15, 510, 0, 3000, 3000, health_update_notification);
+	this->SendMarqueeMessage(Chat::Yellow, 510, 0, 3000, 3000, health_update_notification);
 }
 
 uint32 Client::GetMoney(uint8 type, uint8 subtype) {
@@ -9044,7 +9044,7 @@ void Client::SetPrimaryWeaponOrnamentation(uint32 model_id)
 		SendItemPacket(EQEmu::invslot::slotPrimary, primary_item, ItemPacketTrade);
 		WearChange(EQEmu::textures::weaponPrimary, static_cast<uint16>(model_id), 0);
 
-		Message(15, "Your primary weapon appearance has been modified");
+		Message(Chat::Yellow, "Your primary weapon appearance has been modified");
 	}
 }
 
@@ -9067,7 +9067,7 @@ void Client::SetSecondaryWeaponOrnamentation(uint32 model_id)
 		SendItemPacket(EQEmu::invslot::slotSecondary, secondary_item, ItemPacketTrade);
 		WearChange(EQEmu::textures::weaponSecondary, static_cast<uint16>(model_id), 0);
 		
-		Message(15, "Your secondary weapon appearance has been modified");
+		Message(Chat::Yellow, "Your secondary weapon appearance has been modified");
 	}
 }
 
@@ -9107,7 +9107,7 @@ bool Client::GotoPlayer(std::string player_name)
 		auto heading     = static_cast<float>(atof(row[5]));
 
 		if (instance_id > 0 && !database.CheckInstanceExists(instance_id)) {
-			this->Message(15, "Instance no longer exists...");
+			this->Message(Chat::Yellow, "Instance no longer exists...");
 			return false;
 		}
 

zone/client.h

@@ -90,23 +90,6 @@ public:
 	bool ack_req;
 };
 
-enum { //Type arguments to the Message* routines.
-	//all not explicitly listed are the same grey color
-	clientMessageWhite0 = 0,
-	clientMessageLoot = 2, //dark green
-	clientMessageTradeskill = 4, //light blue
-	clientMessageTell = 5, //magenta
-	clientMessageWhite = 7,
-	clientMessageWhite2 = 10,
-	clientMessageLightGrey = 12,
-	clientMessageError = 13, //red
-	clientMessageGreen = 14,
-	clientMessageYellow = 15,
-	clientMessageBlue = 16,
-	clientMessageGroup = 18, //cyan
-	clientMessageWhite3 = 20,
-};
-
 #define SPELLBAR_UNLOCK 0x2bc
 enum { //scribing argument to MemorizeSpell
 	memSpellUnknown = -1, // this modifies some state data

zone/client_process.cpp

@@ -378,10 +378,10 @@ bool Client::Process() {
 			}
 
 			if (!CombatRange(auto_attack_target)) {
-				Message_StringID(MT_TooFarAway, TARGET_TOO_FAR);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::TooFarAway, TARGET_TOO_FAR);
 			}
 			else if (auto_attack_target == this) {
-				Message_StringID(MT_TooFarAway, TRY_ATTACKING_SOMEONE);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::TooFarAway, TRY_ATTACKING_SOMEONE);
 			}
 			else if (!los_status || !los_status_facing) {
 				//you can't see your target
@@ -416,11 +416,11 @@ bool Client::Process() {
 			// Range check
 			if (!CombatRange(auto_attack_target)) {
 				// this is a duplicate message don't use it.
-				//Message_StringID(MT_TooFarAway,TARGET_TOO_FAR);
+				//Message_StringID(Chat::TooFarAway,TARGET_TOO_FAR);
 			}
 			// Don't attack yourself
 			else if (auto_attack_target == this) {
-				//Message_StringID(MT_TooFarAway,TRY_ATTACKING_SOMEONE);
+				//Message_StringID(Chat::TooFarAway,TRY_ATTACKING_SOMEONE);
 			}
 			else if (!los_status || !los_status_facing)
 			{
@@ -951,9 +951,9 @@ void Client::BulkSendMerchantInventory(int merchant_id, int npcid) {
 		sprintf(handy_id, "%i", greet_id);
 
 		if (greet_id != MERCHANT_GREETING)
-			Message_StringID(10, GENERIC_STRINGID_SAY, merch->GetCleanName(), handy_id, this->GetName(), handyitem->Name);
+			Message_StringID(Chat::NPCQuestSay, GENERIC_STRINGID_SAY, merch->GetCleanName(), handy_id, this->GetName(), handyitem->Name);
 		else
-			Message_StringID(10, GENERIC_STRINGID_SAY, merch->GetCleanName(), handy_id, this->GetName());
+			Message_StringID(Chat::NPCQuestSay, GENERIC_STRINGID_SAY, merch->GetCleanName(), handy_id, this->GetName());
 	}
 
 //		safe_delete_array(cpi);
@@ -989,7 +989,7 @@ void Client::OPRezzAnswer(uint32 Action, uint32 SpellID, uint16 ZoneID, uint16 I
 	if(PendingRezzXP < 0) {
 		// pendingrezexp is set to -1 if we are not expecting an OP_RezzAnswer
 		Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Unexpected OP_RezzAnswer. Ignoring it.");
-		Message(13, "You have already been resurrected.\n");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "You have already been resurrected.\n");
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -1043,7 +1043,7 @@ void Client::OPTGB(const EQApplicationPacket *app)
 
 	uint32 tgb_flag = *(uint32 *)app->pBuffer;
 	if(tgb_flag == 2)
-		Message_StringID(0, TGB() ? TGB_ON : TGB_OFF);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::White, TGB() ? TGB_ON : TGB_OFF);
 	else
 		tgb = tgb_flag;
 }
@@ -1061,7 +1061,7 @@ void Client::OPMemorizeSpell(const EQApplicationPacket* app)
 
 	if(!IsValidSpell(memspell->spell_id))
 	{
-		Message(13, "Unexpected error: spell id out of range");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "Unexpected error: spell id out of range");
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -1072,8 +1072,8 @@ void Client::OPMemorizeSpell(const EQApplicationPacket* app)
 	)
 	{
 		char val1[20]={0};
-		Message_StringID(13,SPELL_LEVEL_TO_LOW,ConvertArray(spells[memspell->spell_id].classes[GetClass()-1],val1),spells[memspell->spell_id].name);
-		//Message(13, "Unexpected error: Class cant use this spell at your level!");
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Red,SPELL_LEVEL_TO_LOW,ConvertArray(spells[memspell->spell_id].classes[GetClass()-1],val1),spells[memspell->spell_id].name);
+		//Message(Chat::Red, "Unexpected error: Class cant use this spell at your level!");
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -1087,7 +1087,7 @@ void Client::OPMemorizeSpell(const EQApplicationPacket* app)
 				const EQEmu::ItemData* item = inst->GetItem();
 
 				if (RuleB(Character, RestrictSpellScribing) && !item->IsEquipable(GetRace(), GetClass())) {
-					Message_StringID(13, CANNOT_USE_ITEM);
+					Message_StringID(Chat::Red, CANNOT_USE_ITEM);
 					break;
 				}
 
@@ -1439,7 +1439,7 @@ void Client::OPMoveCoin(const EQApplicationPacket* app)
 		}
 		else{
 			if (to_bucket == &m_pp.platinum_shared || from_bucket == &m_pp.platinum_shared){
-				this->Message(13, "::: WARNING! ::: SHARED BANK IS DISABLED AND YOUR PLATINUM WILL BE DESTROYED IF YOU PUT IT HERE");
+				this->Message(Chat::Red, "::: WARNING! ::: SHARED BANK IS DISABLED AND YOUR PLATINUM WILL BE DESTROYED IF YOU PUT IT HERE");
 			}
 		}
 	}
@@ -1455,8 +1455,8 @@ void Client::OPMoveCoin(const EQApplicationPacket* app)
 			with->trade->state = Trading;
 
 		Client* recipient = trader->CastToClient();
-		recipient->Message(15, "%s adds some coins to the trade.", GetName());
-		recipient->Message(15, "The total trade is: %i PP, %i GP, %i SP, %i CP",
+		recipient->Message(Chat::Yellow, "%s adds some coins to the trade.", GetName());
+		recipient->Message(Chat::Yellow, "The total trade is: %i PP, %i GP, %i SP, %i CP",
 			trade->pp, trade->gp,
 			trade->sp, trade->cp
 		);
@@ -1645,7 +1645,7 @@ void Client::OPGMTrainSkill(const EQApplicationPacket *app)
 			case EQEmu::skills::SkillJewelryMaking:
 			case EQEmu::skills::SkillPottery:
 				if(skilllevel >= RuleI(Skills, MaxTrainTradeskills)) {
-					Message_StringID(13, MORE_SKILLED_THAN_I, pTrainer->GetCleanName());
+					Message_StringID(Chat::Red, MORE_SKILLED_THAN_I, pTrainer->GetCleanName());
 					return;
 				}
 				break;
@@ -1655,7 +1655,7 @@ void Client::OPGMTrainSkill(const EQApplicationPacket *app)
 			case EQEmu::skills::SkillSpecializeDivination:
 			case EQEmu::skills::SkillSpecializeEvocation:
 				if(skilllevel >= RuleI(Skills, MaxTrainSpecializations)) {
-					Message_StringID(13, MORE_SKILLED_THAN_I, pTrainer->GetCleanName());
+					Message_StringID(Chat::Red, MORE_SKILLED_THAN_I, pTrainer->GetCleanName());
 					return;
 				}
 			default:
@@ -1666,7 +1666,7 @@ void Client::OPGMTrainSkill(const EQApplicationPacket *app)
 			if (skilllevel >= MaxSkillValue)
 			{
 				// Don't allow training over max skill level
-				Message_StringID(13, MORE_SKILLED_THAN_I, pTrainer->GetCleanName());
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Red, MORE_SKILLED_THAN_I, pTrainer->GetCleanName());
 				return;
 			}
 
@@ -1676,7 +1676,7 @@ void Client::OPGMTrainSkill(const EQApplicationPacket *app)
 				if (skilllevel >= MaxSpecSkill)
 				{
 					// Restrict specialization training to follow the rules
-					Message_StringID(13, MORE_SKILLED_THAN_I, pTrainer->GetCleanName());
+					Message_StringID(Chat::Red, MORE_SKILLED_THAN_I, pTrainer->GetCleanName());
 					return;
 				}
 			}
@@ -1919,7 +1919,7 @@ void Client::DoTracking()
 	Mob *m = entity_list.GetMob(TrackingID);
 
 	if (!m || m->IsCorpse()) {
-		Message_StringID(MT_Skills, TRACK_LOST_TARGET);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, TRACK_LOST_TARGET);
 		TrackingID = 0;
 		return;
 	}
@@ -1930,23 +1930,23 @@ void Client::DoTracking()
 		RelativeHeading += 512;
 
 	if (RelativeHeading > 480)
-		Message_StringID(MT_Skills, TRACK_STRAIGHT_AHEAD, m->GetCleanName());
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, TRACK_STRAIGHT_AHEAD, m->GetCleanName());
 	else if (RelativeHeading > 416)
-		Message_StringID(MT_Skills, TRACK_AHEAD_AND_TO, m->GetCleanName(), "left");
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, TRACK_AHEAD_AND_TO, m->GetCleanName(), "left");
 	else if (RelativeHeading > 352)
-		Message_StringID(MT_Skills, TRACK_TO_THE, m->GetCleanName(), "left");
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, TRACK_TO_THE, m->GetCleanName(), "left");
 	else if (RelativeHeading > 288)
-		Message_StringID(MT_Skills, TRACK_BEHIND_AND_TO, m->GetCleanName(), "left");
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, TRACK_BEHIND_AND_TO, m->GetCleanName(), "left");
 	else if (RelativeHeading > 224)
-		Message_StringID(MT_Skills, TRACK_BEHIND_YOU, m->GetCleanName());
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, TRACK_BEHIND_YOU, m->GetCleanName());
 	else if (RelativeHeading > 160)
-		Message_StringID(MT_Skills, TRACK_BEHIND_AND_TO, m->GetCleanName(), "right");
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, TRACK_BEHIND_AND_TO, m->GetCleanName(), "right");
 	else if (RelativeHeading > 96)
-		Message_StringID(MT_Skills, TRACK_TO_THE, m->GetCleanName(), "right");
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, TRACK_TO_THE, m->GetCleanName(), "right");
 	else if (RelativeHeading > 32)
-		Message_StringID(MT_Skills, TRACK_AHEAD_AND_TO, m->GetCleanName(), "right");
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, TRACK_AHEAD_AND_TO, m->GetCleanName(), "right");
 	else if (RelativeHeading >= 0)
-		Message_StringID(MT_Skills, TRACK_STRAIGHT_AHEAD, m->GetCleanName());
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, TRACK_STRAIGHT_AHEAD, m->GetCleanName());
 }
 
 void Client::HandleRespawnFromHover(uint32 Option)

zone/corpse.cpp

@@ -889,14 +889,14 @@ void Corpse::MakeLootRequestPackets(Client* client, const EQApplicationPacket* a
 
 	if(IsPlayerCorpse() && !corpse_db_id) { // really should try to resave in this case
 		// SendLootReqErrorPacket(client, 0);
-		client->Message(13, "Warning: Corpse's dbid = 0! Corpse will not survive zone shutdown!");
+		client->Message(Chat::Red, "Warning: Corpse's dbid = 0! Corpse will not survive zone shutdown!");
 		std::cout << "Error: PlayerCorpse::MakeLootRequestPackets: dbid = 0!" << std::endl;
 		// return;
 	}
 
 	if(is_locked && client->Admin() < 100) {
 		SendLootReqErrorPacket(client, LootResponse::SomeoneElse);
-		client->Message(13, "Error: Corpse locked by GM.");
+		client->Message(Chat::Red, "Error: Corpse locked by GM.");
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -960,7 +960,7 @@ void Corpse::MakeLootRequestPackets(Client* client, const EQApplicationPacket* a
 		loot_coin = (tmp[0] == 1 && tmp[1] == '\0');
 
 	if (loot_request_type == LootRequestType::GMPeek || loot_request_type == LootRequestType::GMAllowed) {
-		client->Message(15, "This corpse contains %u platinum, %u gold, %u silver and %u copper.",
+		client->Message(Chat::Yellow, "This corpse contains %u platinum, %u gold, %u silver and %u copper.",
 			GetPlatinum(), GetGold(), GetSilver(), GetCopper());
 
 		auto outapp = new EQApplicationPacket(OP_MoneyOnCorpse, sizeof(moneyOnCorpseStruct));
@@ -1035,7 +1035,7 @@ void Corpse::MakeLootRequestPackets(Client* client, const EQApplicationPacket* a
 		else {
 			Log(Logs::General, Logs::Inventory, "MakeLootRequestPackets() PlayerKillItem %i not found", pkitemid);
 
-			client->Message(CC_Red, "PlayerKillItem (id: %i) could not be found!", pkitemid);
+			client->Message(Chat::Red, "PlayerKillItem (id: %i) could not be found!", pkitemid);
 		}
 
 		client->QueuePacket(app);
@@ -1129,7 +1129,7 @@ void Corpse::LootItem(Client *client, const EQApplicationPacket *app)
 
 	/* To prevent item loss for a player using 'Loot All' who doesn't have inventory space for all their items. */
 	if (RuleB(Character, CheckCursorEmptyWhenLooting) && !client->GetInv().CursorEmpty()) {
-		client->Message(13, "You may not loot an item while you have an item on your cursor.");
+		client->Message(Chat::Red, "You may not loot an item while you have an item on your cursor.");
 		client->QueuePacket(app);
 		SendEndLootErrorPacket(client);
 		/* Unlock corpse for others */
@@ -1146,7 +1146,7 @@ void Corpse::LootItem(Client *client, const EQApplicationPacket *app)
 
 	if (IsPlayerCorpse() && !CanPlayerLoot(client->CharacterID()) && !become_npc &&
 		(char_id != client->CharacterID() && client->Admin() < 150)) {
-		client->Message(13, "Error: This is a player corpse and you dont own it.");
+		client->Message(Chat::Red, "Error: This is a player corpse and you dont own it.");
 		client->QueuePacket(app);
 		SendEndLootErrorPacket(client);
 		return;
@@ -1155,13 +1155,13 @@ void Corpse::LootItem(Client *client, const EQApplicationPacket *app)
 	if (is_locked && client->Admin() < 100) {
 		client->QueuePacket(app);
 		SendLootReqErrorPacket(client, LootResponse::SomeoneElse);
-		client->Message(13, "Error: Corpse locked by GM.");
+		client->Message(Chat::Red, "Error: Corpse locked by GM.");
 		return;
 	}
 
 	if (IsPlayerCorpse() && (char_id != client->CharacterID()) && CanPlayerLoot(client->CharacterID()) &&
 		GetPlayerKillItem() == 0) {
-		client->Message(13, "Error: You cannot loot any more items from this corpse.");
+		client->Message(Chat::Red, "Error: You cannot loot any more items from this corpse.");
 		client->QueuePacket(app);
 		SendEndLootErrorPacket(client);
 		ResetLooter();
@@ -1201,7 +1201,7 @@ void Corpse::LootItem(Client *client, const EQApplicationPacket *app)
 
 	if (client && inst) {
 		if (client->CheckLoreConflict(item)) {
-			client->Message_StringID(0, LOOT_LORE_ERROR);
+			client->Message_StringID(Chat::White, LOOT_LORE_ERROR);
 			client->QueuePacket(app);
 			SendEndLootErrorPacket(client);
 			ResetLooter();
@@ -1214,7 +1214,7 @@ void Corpse::LootItem(Client *client, const EQApplicationPacket *app)
 				EQEmu::ItemInstance *itm = inst->GetAugment(i);
 				if (itm) {
 					if (client->CheckLoreConflict(itm->GetItem())) {
-						client->Message_StringID(0, LOOT_LORE_ERROR);
+						client->Message_StringID(Chat::White, LOOT_LORE_ERROR);
 						client->QueuePacket(app);
 						SendEndLootErrorPacket(client);
 						ResetLooter();
@@ -1236,7 +1236,7 @@ void Corpse::LootItem(Client *client, const EQApplicationPacket *app)
 		args.push_back(this);
 		if (parse->EventPlayer(EVENT_LOOT, client, buf, 0, &args) != 0) {
 			lootitem->auto_loot = -1;
-			client->Message_StringID(CC_Red, LOOT_NOT_ALLOWED, inst->GetItem()->Name);
+			client->Message_StringID(Chat::Red, LOOT_NOT_ALLOWED, inst->GetItem()->Name);
 			client->QueuePacket(app);
 			delete inst;
 			return;
@@ -1312,18 +1312,18 @@ void Corpse::LootItem(Client *client, const EQApplicationPacket *app)
 
 		linker.GenerateLink();
 
-		client->Message_StringID(MT_LootMessages, LOOTED_MESSAGE, linker.Link().c_str());
+		client->Message_StringID(Chat::Loot, LOOTED_MESSAGE, linker.Link().c_str());
 
 		if (!IsPlayerCorpse()) {
 			Group *g = client->GetGroup();
 			if (g != nullptr) {
-				g->GroupMessage_StringID(client, MT_LootMessages, OTHER_LOOTED_MESSAGE,
+				g->GroupMessage_StringID(client, Chat::Loot, OTHER_LOOTED_MESSAGE,
 					client->GetName(), linker.Link().c_str());
 			}
 			else {
 				Raid *r = client->GetRaid();
 				if (r != nullptr) {
-					r->RaidMessage_StringID(client, MT_LootMessages, OTHER_LOOTED_MESSAGE,
+					r->RaidMessage_StringID(client, Chat::Loot, OTHER_LOOTED_MESSAGE,
 						client->GetName(), linker.Link().c_str());
 				}
 			}
@@ -1426,7 +1426,7 @@ bool Corpse::Summon(Client* client, bool spell, bool CheckDistance) {
 	if (!spell) {
 		if (this->GetCharID() == client->CharacterID()) {
 			if (IsLocked() && client->Admin() < 100) {
-				client->Message(13, "That corpse is locked by a GM.");
+				client->Message(Chat::Red, "That corpse is locked by a GM.");
 				return false;
 			}
 			if (!CheckDistance || (DistanceSquaredNoZ(m_Position, client->GetPosition()) <= dist2)) {

zone/doors.cpp

@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@ void Doors::HandleClick(Client* sender, uint8 trigger) {
 			if (RuleI(Adventure, ItemIDToEnablePorts) != 0) {
 				if (!sender->KeyRingCheck(RuleI(Adventure, ItemIDToEnablePorts))) {
 					if (sender->GetInv().HasItem(RuleI(Adventure, ItemIDToEnablePorts)) == INVALID_INDEX) {
-						sender->Message_StringID(13, DUNGEON_SEALED);
+						sender->Message_StringID(Chat::Red, DUNGEON_SEALED);
 						safe_delete(outapp);
 						return;
 					} else {
@@ -267,7 +267,7 @@ void Doors::HandleClick(Client* sender, uint8 trigger) {
 				strcpy(door_message, "Door is locked by an unknown guild");
 			}
 
-			sender->Message(4, door_message);
+			sender->Message(Chat::LightBlue, door_message);
 			safe_delete(outapp);
 			return;
 		}
@@ -275,13 +275,13 @@ void Doors::HandleClick(Client* sender, uint8 trigger) {
 		/**
 		 * Key required
 		 */
-		sender->Message(4, "This is locked...");
+		sender->Message(Chat::LightBlue, "This is locked...");
 
 		/**
 		 * GM can always open locks
 		 */
 		if (sender->GetGM()) {
-			sender->Message_StringID(4, DOORS_GM);
+			sender->Message_StringID(Chat::LightBlue, DOORS_GM);
 
 			if (!IsDoorOpen() || (open_type == 58)) {
 				move_door_packet->action = static_cast<uint8>(invert_state == 0 ? OPEN_DOOR : OPEN_INVDOOR);
@@ -306,7 +306,7 @@ void Doors::HandleClick(Client* sender, uint8 trigger) {
 					sender->KeyRingAdd(player_key);
 				}
 
-				sender->Message(4, "You got it open!");
+				sender->Message(Chat::LightBlue, "You got it open!");
 
 				if (!IsDoorOpen() || (open_type == 58)) {
 					move_door_packet->action = static_cast<uint8>(invert_state == 0 ? OPEN_DOOR : OPEN_INVDOOR);
@@ -333,19 +333,19 @@ void Doors::HandleClick(Client* sender, uint8 trigger) {
 						} else {
 							move_door_packet->action = static_cast<uint8>(invert_state == 0 ? CLOSE_DOOR : CLOSE_INVDOOR);
 						}
-						sender->Message_StringID(4, DOORS_SUCCESSFUL_PICK);
+						sender->Message_StringID(Chat::LightBlue, DOORS_SUCCESSFUL_PICK);
 					} else {
-						sender->Message_StringID(4, DOORS_INSUFFICIENT_SKILL);
+						sender->Message_StringID(Chat::LightBlue, DOORS_INSUFFICIENT_SKILL);
 						safe_delete(outapp);
 						return;
 					}
 				} else {
-					sender->Message_StringID(4, DOORS_NO_PICK);
+					sender->Message_StringID(Chat::LightBlue, DOORS_NO_PICK);
 					safe_delete(outapp);
 					return;
 				}
 			} else {
-				sender->Message_StringID(4, DOORS_CANT_PICK);
+				sender->Message_StringID(Chat::LightBlue, DOORS_CANT_PICK);
 				safe_delete(outapp);
 				return;
 			}
@@ -361,14 +361,14 @@ void Doors::HandleClick(Client* sender, uint8 trigger) {
 			 */
 			if (sender->KeyRingCheck(required_key_item)) {
 				player_key = required_key_item;
-				sender->Message(4, "You got it open!"); // more debug spam
+				sender->Message(Chat::LightBlue, "You got it open!"); // more debug spam
 				if (!IsDoorOpen() || (open_type == 58)) {
 					move_door_packet->action = static_cast<uint8>(invert_state == 0 ? OPEN_DOOR : OPEN_INVDOOR);
 				} else {
 					move_door_packet->action = static_cast<uint8>(invert_state == 0 ? CLOSE_DOOR : CLOSE_INVDOOR);
 				}
 			} else {
-				sender->Message_StringID(4, DOORS_LOCKED);
+				sender->Message_StringID(Chat::LightBlue, DOORS_LOCKED);
 				safe_delete(outapp);
 				return;
 			}

zone/effects.cpp

@@ -122,11 +122,11 @@ int32 Mob::GetActSpellDamage(uint16 spell_id, int32 value, Mob* target) {
 			else if (IsNPC() && CastToNPC()->GetSpellScale())
 				value = int(static_cast<float>(value) * CastToNPC()->GetSpellScale() / 100.0f);
 
-			entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, true, 100, MT_SpellCrits,
+			entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, true, 100, Chat::SpellCrit,
 					OTHER_CRIT_BLAST, GetName(), itoa(-value));
 
 			if (IsClient())
-				Message_StringID(MT_SpellCrits, YOU_CRIT_BLAST, itoa(-value));
+				Message_StringID(Chat::SpellCrit, YOU_CRIT_BLAST, itoa(-value));
 
 			return value;
 		}
@@ -306,11 +306,11 @@ int32 Mob::GetActSpellHealing(uint16 spell_id, int32 value, Mob* target) {
 			value = int(static_cast<float>(value) * CastToNPC()->GetHealScale() / 100.0f);
 
 		if (Critical) {
-			entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, true, 100, MT_SpellCrits,
+			entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, true, 100, Chat::SpellCrit,
 					OTHER_CRIT_HEAL, GetName(), itoa(value));
 
 			if (IsClient())
-				Message_StringID(MT_SpellCrits, YOU_CRIT_HEAL, itoa(value));
+				Message_StringID(Chat::SpellCrit, YOU_CRIT_HEAL, itoa(value));
 		}
 
 		return value;
@@ -432,13 +432,13 @@ bool Client::TrainDiscipline(uint32 itemid) {
 	//get the item info
 	const EQEmu::ItemData *item = database.GetItem(itemid);
 	if(item == nullptr) {
-		Message(13, "Unable to find the tome you turned in!");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "Unable to find the tome you turned in!");
 		Log(Logs::General, Logs::Error, "Unable to find turned in tome id %lu\n", (unsigned long)itemid);
 		return(false);
 	}
 
 	if (!item->IsClassCommon() || item->ItemType != EQEmu::item::ItemTypeSpell) {
-		Message(13, "Invalid item type, you cannot learn from this item.");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "Invalid item type, you cannot learn from this item.");
 		//summon them the item back...
 		SummonItem(itemid);
 		return(false);
@@ -462,7 +462,7 @@ bool Client::TrainDiscipline(uint32 itemid) {
 		item->Name[5] == ':' &&
 		item->Name[6] == ' '
 		)) {
-		Message(13, "This item is not a tome.");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "This item is not a tome.");
 		//summon them the item back...
 		SummonItem(itemid);
 		return(false);
@@ -470,7 +470,7 @@ bool Client::TrainDiscipline(uint32 itemid) {
 
 	int myclass = GetClass();
 	if(myclass == WIZARD || myclass == ENCHANTER || myclass == MAGICIAN || myclass == NECROMANCER) {
-		Message(13, "Your class cannot learn from this tome.");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "Your class cannot learn from this tome.");
 		//summon them the item back...
 		SummonItem(itemid);
 		return(false);
@@ -480,7 +480,7 @@ bool Client::TrainDiscipline(uint32 itemid) {
 	//can we use the item?
 	uint32 cbit = 1 << (myclass-1);
 	if(!(item->Classes & cbit)) {
-		Message(13, "Your class cannot learn from this tome.");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "Your class cannot learn from this tome.");
 		//summon them the item back...
 		SummonItem(itemid);
 		return(false);
@@ -488,7 +488,7 @@ bool Client::TrainDiscipline(uint32 itemid) {
 
 	uint32 spell_id = item->Scroll.Effect;
 	if(!IsValidSpell(spell_id)) {
-		Message(13, "This tome contains invalid knowledge.");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "This tome contains invalid knowledge.");
 		return(false);
 	}
 
@@ -496,14 +496,14 @@ bool Client::TrainDiscipline(uint32 itemid) {
 	const SPDat_Spell_Struct &spell = spells[spell_id];
 	uint8 level_to_use = spell.classes[myclass - 1];
 	if(level_to_use == 255) {
-		Message(13, "Your class cannot learn from this tome.");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "Your class cannot learn from this tome.");
 		//summon them the item back...
 		SummonItem(itemid);
 		return(false);
 	}
 
 	if(level_to_use > GetLevel()) {
-		Message(13, "You must be at least level %d to learn this discipline.", level_to_use);
+		Message(Chat::Red, "You must be at least level %d to learn this discipline.", level_to_use);
 		//summon them the item back...
 		SummonItem(itemid);
 		return(false);
@@ -513,7 +513,7 @@ bool Client::TrainDiscipline(uint32 itemid) {
 	int r;
 	for(r = 0; r < MAX_PP_DISCIPLINES; r++) {
 		if(m_pp.disciplines.values[r] == spell_id) {
-			Message(13, "You already know this discipline.");
+			Message(Chat::Red, "You already know this discipline.");
 			//summon them the item back...
 			SummonItem(itemid);
 			return(false);
@@ -525,7 +525,7 @@ bool Client::TrainDiscipline(uint32 itemid) {
 			return(true);
 		}
 	}
-	Message(13, "You have learned too many disciplines and can learn no more.");
+	Message(Chat::Red, "You have learned too many disciplines and can learn no more.");
 	return(false);
 }
 
@@ -537,7 +537,7 @@ void Client::TrainDiscBySpellID(int32 spell_id)
 			m_pp.disciplines.values[i] = spell_id;
 			database.SaveCharacterDisc(this->CharacterID(), i, spell_id);
 			SendDisciplineUpdate();
-			Message(15, "You have learned a new combat ability!");
+			Message(Chat::Yellow, "You have learned a new combat ability!");
 			return;
 		}
 	}
@@ -581,7 +581,7 @@ bool Client::UseDiscipline(uint32 spell_id, uint32 target) {
 
 	//make sure we can use it..
 	if(!IsValidSpell(spell_id)) {
-		Message(13, "This tome contains invalid knowledge.");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "This tome contains invalid knowledge.");
 		return(false);
 	}
 
@@ -589,13 +589,13 @@ bool Client::UseDiscipline(uint32 spell_id, uint32 target) {
 	const SPDat_Spell_Struct &spell = spells[spell_id];
 	uint8 level_to_use = spell.classes[GetClass() - 1];
 	if(level_to_use == 255) {
-		Message(13, "Your class cannot learn from this tome.");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "Your class cannot learn from this tome.");
 		//should summon them a new one...
 		return(false);
 	}
 
 	if(level_to_use > GetLevel()) {
-		Message_StringID(13, DISC_LEVEL_USE_ERROR);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Red, DISC_LEVEL_USE_ERROR);
 		//should summon them a new one...
 		return(false);
 	}
@@ -607,7 +607,7 @@ bool Client::UseDiscipline(uint32 spell_id, uint32 target) {
 
 	// sneak attack discs require you to be hidden for 4 seconds before use
 	if (spell.sneak && (!hidden || (hidden && (Timer::GetCurrentTime() - tmHidden) < 4000))) {
-		Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, SNEAK_RESTRICT);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, SNEAK_RESTRICT);
 		return false;
 	}
 
@@ -621,7 +621,7 @@ bool Client::UseDiscipline(uint32 spell_id, uint32 target) {
 		/*char val1[20]={0};*/	//unused
 		/*char val2[20]={0};*/	//unused
 		uint32 remain = p_timers.GetRemainingTime(DiscTimer);
-		//Message_StringID(0, DISCIPLINE_CANUSEIN, ConvertArray((remain)/60,val1), ConvertArray(remain%60,val2));
+		//Message_StringID(Chat::WhiteSmoke, DISCIPLINE_CANUSEIN, ConvertArray((remain)/60,val1), ConvertArray(remain%60,val2));
 		Message(0, "You can use this discipline in %d minutes %d seconds.", ((remain)/60), (remain%60));
 		return(false);
 	}

zone/embparser_api.cpp

@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@ XS(XS__say) {
 	opts.speak_mode = Journal::SpeakMode::Say;
 	opts.journal_mode = Journal::Mode::Log2;
 	opts.language = 0;
-	opts.message_type = MT_NPCQuestSay;
+	opts.message_type = Chat::NPCQuestSay;
 	if (items == 0 || items > 5) {
 		Perl_croak(aTHX_ "Usage: quest::say(string message, [int language_id], [int message_type], [int speak_mode], [int journal_mode])");
 	} else if (items == 2) {

zone/entity.cpp

@@ -1671,9 +1671,9 @@ void EntityList::DuelMessage(Mob *winner, Mob *loser, bool flee)
 		//might want some sort of distance check in here?
 		if (cur != winner && cur != loser) {
 			if (flee)
-				cur->Message_StringID(15, DUEL_FLED, winner->GetName(),loser->GetName(),loser->GetName());
+				cur->Message_StringID(Chat::Yellow, DUEL_FLED, winner->GetName(),loser->GetName(),loser->GetName());
 			else
-				cur->Message_StringID(15, DUEL_FINISHED, winner->GetName(),loser->GetName());
+				cur->Message_StringID(Chat::Yellow, DUEL_FINISHED, winner->GetName(),loser->GetName());
 		}
 		++it;
 	}
@@ -2099,6 +2099,23 @@ void EntityList::MessageClose_StringID(Mob *sender, bool skipsender, float dist,
 	}
 }
 
+/**
+ * @param sender
+ * @param skipsender
+ * @param dist
+ * @param type
+ * @param filter
+ * @param string_id
+ * @param message1
+ * @param message2
+ * @param message3
+ * @param message4
+ * @param message5
+ * @param message6
+ * @param message7
+ * @param message8
+ * @param message9
+ */
 void EntityList::FilteredMessageClose_StringID(Mob *sender, bool skipsender,
 		float dist, uint32 type, eqFilterType filter, uint32 string_id,
 		const char *message1, const char *message2, const char *message3,
@@ -2774,7 +2791,7 @@ void EntityList::CorpseFix(Client* c)
 		Corpse* corpse = it->second;
 		if (corpse->IsNPCCorpse()) {
 			if (DistanceNoZ(c->GetPosition(), corpse->GetPosition()) < 100) {
-				c->Message(15, "Attempting to fix %s", it->second->GetCleanName());
+				c->Message(Chat::Yellow, "Attempting to fix %s", it->second->GetCleanName());
 				corpse->GMMove(corpse->GetX(), corpse->GetY(), c->GetZ() + 2, 0);
 			}
 		}
@@ -4632,7 +4649,7 @@ void EntityList::ExpeditionWarning(uint32 minutes_left)
 
 	auto it = client_list.begin();
 	while (it != client_list.end()) {
-		it->second->Message_StringID(15, EXPEDITION_MIN_REMAIN, itoa((int)minutes_left));
+		it->second->Message_StringID(Chat::Yellow, EXPEDITION_MIN_REMAIN, itoa((int)minutes_left));
 		it->second->QueuePacket(outapp);
 		++it;
 	}

zone/exp.cpp

@@ -333,18 +333,18 @@ void Client::CalculateLeadershipExp(uint32 &add_exp, uint8 conlevel)
 					uint32 mentor_exp = exp * (GetGroup()->GetMentorPercent() / 100.0f);
 					exp -= mentor_exp;
 					mentoree->AddLeadershipEXP(mentor_exp, 0); // ends up rounded down
-					mentoree->Message_StringID(MT_Leadership, GAIN_GROUP_LEADERSHIP_EXP);
+					mentoree->Message_StringID(Chat::LeaderShip, GAIN_GROUP_LEADERSHIP_EXP);
 				}
 				if (exp > 0)
 				{
 					// possible if you mentor 100% to the other client
 					AddLeadershipEXP(exp, 0); // ends up rounded up if mentored, no idea how live actually does it
-					Message_StringID(MT_Leadership, GAIN_GROUP_LEADERSHIP_EXP);
+					Message_StringID(Chat::LeaderShip, GAIN_GROUP_LEADERSHIP_EXP);
 				}
 			}
 			else
 			{
-				Message_StringID(MT_Leadership, MAX_GROUP_LEADERSHIP_POINTS);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::LeaderShip, MAX_GROUP_LEADERSHIP_POINTS);
 			}
 		}
 		else
@@ -357,11 +357,11 @@ void Client::CalculateLeadershipExp(uint32 &add_exp, uint8 conlevel)
 					&& RuleI(Character, KillsPerRaidLeadershipAA) > 0)
 				{
 					AddLeadershipEXP(0, RAID_EXP_PER_POINT / RuleI(Character, KillsPerRaidLeadershipAA));
-					Message_StringID(MT_Leadership, GAIN_RAID_LEADERSHIP_EXP);
+					Message_StringID(Chat::LeaderShip, GAIN_RAID_LEADERSHIP_EXP);
 				}
 				else
 				{
-					Message_StringID(MT_Leadership, MAX_RAID_LEADERSHIP_POINTS);
+					Message_StringID(Chat::LeaderShip, MAX_RAID_LEADERSHIP_POINTS);
 				}
 			}
 			else
@@ -378,17 +378,17 @@ void Client::CalculateLeadershipExp(uint32 &add_exp, uint8 conlevel)
 						uint32 mentor_exp = exp * (raid->GetMentorPercent(group_id) / 100.0f);
 						exp -= mentor_exp;
 						mentoree->AddLeadershipEXP(mentor_exp, 0);
-						mentoree->Message_StringID(MT_Leadership, GAIN_GROUP_LEADERSHIP_EXP);
+						mentoree->Message_StringID(Chat::LeaderShip, GAIN_GROUP_LEADERSHIP_EXP);
 					}
 					if (exp > 0)
 					{
 						AddLeadershipEXP(exp, 0);
-						Message_StringID(MT_Leadership, GAIN_GROUP_LEADERSHIP_EXP);
+						Message_StringID(Chat::LeaderShip, GAIN_GROUP_LEADERSHIP_EXP);
 					}
 				}
 				else
 				{
-					Message_StringID(MT_Leadership, MAX_GROUP_LEADERSHIP_POINTS);
+					Message_StringID(Chat::LeaderShip, MAX_GROUP_LEADERSHIP_POINTS);
 				}
 			}
 		}
@@ -514,7 +514,7 @@ void Client::AddEXP(uint32 in_add_exp, uint8 conlevel, bool resexp) {
 
 	// AA Sanity Checking for players who set aa exp and deleveled below allowed aa level.
 	if (GetLevel() <= 50 && m_epp.perAA > 0) {
-		Message(15, "You are below the level allowed to gain AA Experience. AA Experience set to 0%");
+		Message(Chat::Yellow, "You are below the level allowed to gain AA Experience. AA Experience set to 0%");
 		aaexp = 0;
 		m_epp.perAA = 0;
 	}
@@ -528,7 +528,7 @@ void Client::SetEXP(uint32 set_exp, uint32 set_aaxp, bool isrezzexp) {
 
 	auto max_AAXP = GetRequiredAAExperience();
 	if (max_AAXP == 0 || GetEXPForLevel(GetLevel()) == 0xFFFFFFFF) {
-		Message(13, "Error in Client::SetEXP. EXP not set.");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "Error in Client::SetEXP. EXP not set.");
 		return; // Must be invalid class/race
 	}
 	uint32 i = 0;
@@ -564,23 +564,23 @@ void Client::SetEXP(uint32 set_exp, uint32 set_aaxp, bool isrezzexp) {
 
 		if (isrezzexp) {
 			if (RuleI(Character, ShowExpValues) > 0) 
-				Message(MT_Experience, "You regain %s experience from resurrection. %s", exp_amount_message.c_str(), exp_percent_message.c_str());
-			else Message_StringID(MT_Experience, REZ_REGAIN);
+				Message(Chat::Experience, "You regain %s experience from resurrection. %s", exp_amount_message.c_str(), exp_percent_message.c_str());
+			else Message_StringID(Chat::Experience, REZ_REGAIN);
 		} else {
 			if (membercount > 1) {
 				if (RuleI(Character, ShowExpValues) > 0) 
-					Message(MT_Experience, "You have gained %s party experience! %s", exp_amount_message.c_str(), exp_percent_message.c_str());
-				else Message_StringID(MT_Experience, GAIN_GROUPXP);
+					Message(Chat::Experience, "You have gained %s party experience! %s", exp_amount_message.c_str(), exp_percent_message.c_str());
+				else Message_StringID(Chat::Experience, GAIN_GROUPXP);
 			}
 			else if (IsRaidGrouped()) {
 				if (RuleI(Character, ShowExpValues) > 0) 
-					Message(MT_Experience, "You have gained %s raid experience! %s", exp_amount_message.c_str(), exp_percent_message.c_str());
-				else Message_StringID(MT_Experience, GAIN_RAIDEXP);
+					Message(Chat::Experience, "You have gained %s raid experience! %s", exp_amount_message.c_str(), exp_percent_message.c_str());
+				else Message_StringID(Chat::Experience, GAIN_RAIDEXP);
 			} 
 			else {
 				if (RuleI(Character, ShowExpValues) > 0) 
-					Message(MT_Experience, "You have gained %s experience! %s", exp_amount_message.c_str(), exp_percent_message.c_str());
-				else Message_StringID(MT_Experience, GAIN_XP);				
+					Message(Chat::Experience, "You have gained %s experience! %s", exp_amount_message.c_str(), exp_percent_message.c_str());
+				else Message_StringID(Chat::Experience, GAIN_XP);
 			}
 		}
 	}
@@ -588,9 +588,9 @@ void Client::SetEXP(uint32 set_exp, uint32 set_aaxp, bool isrezzexp) {
 		uint32 exp_lost = m_pp.exp - set_exp;
 		float exp_percent = (float)((float)exp_lost / (float)(GetEXPForLevel(GetLevel() + 1) - GetEXPForLevel(GetLevel())))*(float)100;
 
-		if (RuleI(Character, ShowExpValues) == 1 && exp_lost > 0) Message(15, "You have lost %i experience.", exp_lost);
-		else if (RuleI(Character, ShowExpValues) == 2 && exp_lost > 0) Message(15, "You have lost %i experience. (%.3f%%)", exp_lost, exp_percent);
-		else Message(15, "You have lost experience.");		
+		if (RuleI(Character, ShowExpValues) == 1 && exp_lost > 0) Message(Chat::Yellow, "You have lost %i experience.", exp_lost);
+		else if (RuleI(Character, ShowExpValues) == 2 && exp_lost > 0) Message(Chat::Yellow, "You have lost %i experience. (%.3f%%)", exp_lost, exp_percent);
+		else Message(Chat::Yellow, "You have lost experience.");
 	}
 
 	//check_level represents the level we should be when we have
@@ -654,9 +654,9 @@ void Client::SetEXP(uint32 set_exp, uint32 set_aaxp, bool isrezzexp) {
 		//figure out how many points were actually gained
 		/*uint32 gained = m_pp.aapoints - last_unspentAA;*/	//unused
 
-		//Message(15, "You have gained %d skill points!!", m_pp.aapoints - last_unspentAA);
+		//Message(Chat::Yellow, "You have gained %d skill points!!", m_pp.aapoints - last_unspentAA);
 		char val1[20]={0};
-		Message_StringID(MT_Experience, GAIN_ABILITY_POINT, ConvertArray(m_pp.aapoints, val1),m_pp.aapoints == 1 ? "" : "(s)");	//You have gained an ability point! You now have %1 ability point%2.
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Experience, GAIN_ABILITY_POINT, ConvertArray(m_pp.aapoints, val1),m_pp.aapoints == 1 ? "" : "(s)");	//You have gained an ability point! You now have %1 ability point%2.
 		
 		/* QS: PlayerLogAARate */
 		if (RuleB(QueryServ, PlayerLogAARate)){
@@ -665,7 +665,7 @@ void Client::SetEXP(uint32 set_exp, uint32 set_aaxp, bool isrezzexp) {
 			QServ->SendQuery(query.c_str());
 		}
 
-		//Message(15, "You now have %d skill points available to spend.", m_pp.aapoints);
+		//Message(Chat::Yellow, "You now have %d skill points available to spend.", m_pp.aapoints);
 	}
 
 	uint8 maxlevel = RuleI(Character, MaxExpLevel) + 1;
@@ -699,18 +699,18 @@ void Client::SetEXP(uint32 set_exp, uint32 set_aaxp, bool isrezzexp) {
 		if (level_increase)
 		{
 			if (level_count == 1)
-				Message_StringID(MT_Experience, GAIN_LEVEL, ConvertArray(check_level, val1));
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Experience, GAIN_LEVEL, ConvertArray(check_level, val1));
 			else
-				Message(15, "Welcome to level %i!", check_level);
+				Message(Chat::Yellow, "Welcome to level %i!", check_level);
 
 			if (check_level == RuleI(Character, DeathItemLossLevel))
-				Message_StringID(15, CORPSE_ITEM_LOST);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Yellow, CORPSE_ITEM_LOST);
 
 			if (check_level == RuleI(Character, DeathExpLossLevel))
-				Message_StringID(15, CORPSE_EXP_LOST);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Yellow, CORPSE_EXP_LOST);
 		}
 		else
-			Message_StringID(MT_Experience, LOSE_LEVEL, ConvertArray(check_level, val1));
+			Message_StringID(Chat::Experience, LOSE_LEVEL, ConvertArray(check_level, val1));
 
 #ifdef BOTS
 		uint8 myoldlevel = GetLevel();
@@ -758,7 +758,7 @@ void Client::SetEXP(uint32 set_exp, uint32 set_aaxp, bool isrezzexp) {
 		char val1[20]={0};
 		char val2[20]={0};
 		char val3[20]={0};
-		Message_StringID(MT_Experience, GM_GAINXP, ConvertArray(set_aaxp,val1),ConvertArray(set_exp,val2),ConvertArray(GetEXPForLevel(GetLevel()+1),val3));	//[GM] You have gained %1 AXP and %2 EXP (%3).
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Experience, GM_GAINXP, ConvertArray(set_aaxp,val1),ConvertArray(set_exp,val2),ConvertArray(GetEXPForLevel(GetLevel()+1),val3));	//[GM] You have gained %1 AXP and %2 EXP (%3).
 	}
 }
 
@@ -812,7 +812,7 @@ void Client::SetLevel(uint8 set_level, bool command)
 	m_pp.level = set_level;
 	if (command){
 		m_pp.exp = GetEXPForLevel(set_level);
-		Message(15, "Welcome to level %i!", set_level);
+		Message(Chat::Yellow, "Welcome to level %i!", set_level);
 		lu->exp = 0;
 	}
 	else {
@@ -1077,12 +1077,12 @@ void Client::SetLeadershipEXP(uint32 group_exp, uint32 raid_exp) {
 	while(group_exp >= GROUP_EXP_PER_POINT) {
 		group_exp -= GROUP_EXP_PER_POINT;
 		m_pp.group_leadership_points++;
-		Message_StringID(MT_Leadership, GAIN_GROUP_LEADERSHIP_POINT);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::LeaderShip, GAIN_GROUP_LEADERSHIP_POINT);
 	}
 	while(raid_exp >= RAID_EXP_PER_POINT) {
 		raid_exp -= RAID_EXP_PER_POINT;
 		m_pp.raid_leadership_points++;
-		Message_StringID(MT_Leadership, GAIN_RAID_LEADERSHIP_POINT);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::LeaderShip, GAIN_RAID_LEADERSHIP_POINT);
 	}
 
 	m_pp.group_leadership_exp = group_exp;

zone/forage.cpp

@@ -161,14 +161,14 @@ bool Client::CanFish() {
 
 	if (!Pole || !Pole->IsClassCommon() || Pole->GetItem()->ItemType != EQEmu::item::ItemTypeFishingPole) {
 		if (m_inv.HasItemByUse(EQEmu::item::ItemTypeFishingPole, 1, invWhereWorn | invWherePersonal | invWhereBank | invWhereSharedBank | invWhereTrading | invWhereCursor))	//We have a fishing pole somewhere, just not equipped
-			Message_StringID(MT_Skills, FISHING_EQUIP_POLE);	//You need to put your fishing pole in your primary hand.
+			Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, FISHING_EQUIP_POLE);	//You need to put your fishing pole in your primary hand.
 		else	//We don't have a fishing pole anywhere
-			Message_StringID(MT_Skills, FISHING_NO_POLE);	//You can't fish without a fishing pole, go buy one.
+			Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, FISHING_NO_POLE);	//You can't fish without a fishing pole, go buy one.
 		return false;
 	}
 
 	if (!Bait || !Bait->IsClassCommon() || Bait->GetItem()->ItemType != EQEmu::item::ItemTypeFishingBait) {
-		Message_StringID(MT_Skills, FISHING_NO_BAIT);	//You can't fish without fishing bait, go buy some.
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, FISHING_NO_BAIT);	//You can't fish without fishing bait, go buy some.
 		return false;
 	}
 
@@ -190,7 +190,7 @@ bool Client::CanFish() {
 		float bestz = zone->zonemap->FindBestZ(rodPosition, nullptr);
 		float len = m_Position.z - bestz;
 		if(len > LineLength || len < 0.0f) {
-			Message_StringID(MT_Skills, FISHING_LAND);
+			Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, FISHING_LAND);
 			return false;
 		}
 
@@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ bool Client::CanFish() {
 			bool in_water = zone->watermap->InWater(dest) || zone->watermap->InVWater(dest);
 
 			if (in_lava) {
-				Message_StringID(MT_Skills, FISHING_LAVA);	//Trying to catch a fire elemental or something?
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, FISHING_LAVA);	//Trying to catch a fire elemental or something?
 				return false;
 			}
 
@@ -212,7 +212,7 @@ bool Client::CanFish() {
 			}
 		}
 
-		Message_StringID(MT_Skills, FISHING_LAND);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, FISHING_LAND);
 		return false;
 	}
 	return true;
@@ -223,7 +223,7 @@ void Client::GoFish()
 
 	//TODO: generate a message if we're already fishing
 	/*if (!fishing_timer.Check()) {	//this isn't the right check, may need to add something to the Client class like 'bool is_fishing'
-		Message_StringID(0, ALREADY_FISHING);	//You are already fishing!
+		Message_StringID(Chat::WhiteSmoke, ALREADY_FISHING);	//You are already fishing!
 		return;
 	}*/
 
@@ -293,12 +293,12 @@ void Client::GoFish()
 
 							entity_list.AddNPC(npc);
 
-							Message(MT_Emote,
+							Message(Chat::Emote,
 								"You fish up a little more than you bargained for...");
 						}
 					}
 					else {
-						Message(MT_Emote, "You notice something lurking just below the water's surface...");
+						Message(Chat::Emote, "You notice something lurking just below the water's surface...");
 					}
 				}
 			}
@@ -315,17 +315,17 @@ void Client::GoFish()
 		const EQEmu::ItemData* food_item = database.GetItem(food_id);
 
 		if (food_item->ItemType  != EQEmu::item::ItemTypeFood) {
-			Message_StringID(MT_Skills, FISHING_SUCCESS);
+			Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, FISHING_SUCCESS);
 		}
 		else {
-			Message_StringID(MT_Skills, FISHING_SUCCESS_FISH_NAME, food_item->Name);
+			Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, FISHING_SUCCESS_FISH_NAME, food_item->Name);
 		}
 
 		EQEmu::ItemInstance* inst = database.CreateItem(food_item, 1);
 		if(inst != nullptr) {
 			if(CheckLoreConflict(inst->GetItem()))
 			{
-				Message_StringID(0, DUP_LORE);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::White, DUP_LORE);
 				safe_delete(inst);
 			}
 			else
@@ -351,13 +351,13 @@ void Client::GoFish()
 		//chance to use bait when you dont catch anything...
 		if (zone->random.Int(0, 4) == 1) {
 			DeleteItemInInventory(bslot, 1, true);	//do we need client update?
-			Message_StringID(MT_Skills, FISHING_LOST_BAIT);	//You lost your bait!
+			Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, FISHING_LOST_BAIT);	//You lost your bait!
 		} else {
 			if (zone->random.Int(0, 15) == 1)	//give about a 1 in 15 chance to spill your beer. we could make this a rule, but it doesn't really seem worth it
 				//TODO: check for & consume an alcoholic beverage from inventory when this triggers, and set it as a rule that's disabled by default
-				Message_StringID(MT_Skills, FISHING_SPILL_BEER);	//You spill your beer while bringing in your line.
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, FISHING_SPILL_BEER);	//You spill your beer while bringing in your line.
 			else
-				Message_StringID(MT_Skills, FISHING_FAILED);	//You didn't catch anything.
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, FISHING_FAILED);	//You didn't catch anything.
 		}
 
 		parse->EventPlayer(EVENT_FISH_FAILURE, this, "", 0);
@@ -367,7 +367,7 @@ void Client::GoFish()
 	//this is potentially exploitable in that they can fish
 	//and then swap out items in primary slot... too lazy to fix right now
 	if (zone->random.Int(0, 49) == 1) {
-		Message_StringID(MT_Skills, FISHING_POLE_BROKE);	//Your fishing pole broke!
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, FISHING_POLE_BROKE);	//Your fishing pole broke!
 		DeleteItemInInventory(EQEmu::invslot::slotPrimary, 0, true);
 	}
 
@@ -434,13 +434,13 @@ void Client::ForageItem(bool guarantee) {
 				break;
 			}
 
-		Message_StringID(MT_Skills, stringid);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, stringid);
 		EQEmu::ItemInstance* inst = database.CreateItem(food_item, 1);
 		if(inst != nullptr) {
 			// check to make sure it isn't a foraged lore item
 			if(CheckLoreConflict(inst->GetItem()))
 			{
-				Message_StringID(0, DUP_LORE);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::White, DUP_LORE);
 				safe_delete(inst);
 			}
 			else {
@@ -462,12 +462,12 @@ void Client::ForageItem(bool guarantee) {
 
 		int ChanceSecondForage = aabonuses.ForageAdditionalItems + itembonuses.ForageAdditionalItems + spellbonuses.ForageAdditionalItems;
 		if(!guarantee && zone->random.Roll(ChanceSecondForage)) {
-			Message_StringID(MT_Skills, FORAGE_MASTERY);
+			Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, FORAGE_MASTERY);
 			ForageItem(true);
 		}
 
 	} else {
-		Message_StringID(MT_Skills, FORAGE_FAILED);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, FORAGE_FAILED);
 		parse->EventPlayer(EVENT_FORAGE_FAILURE, this, "", 0);
 	}
 

zone/guild_mgr.cpp

@@ -1391,7 +1391,7 @@ bool GuildApproval::ProcessApproval()
 {
 	if(owner && owner->GuildID() != 0)
 	{
-		owner->Message(10,"You are already in a guild! Guild request deleted.");
+		owner->Message(Chat::NPCQuestSay,"You are already in a guild! Guild request deleted.");
 		return false;
 	}
 	if(deletion_timer->Check() || !owner)

zone/horse.cpp

@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ const NPCType *Horse::BuildHorseType(uint16 spell_id) {
 
 void Client::SummonHorse(uint16 spell_id) {
 	if (GetHorseId() != 0) {
-		Message(13,"You already have a Horse. Get off, Fatbutt!");
+		Message(Chat::Red,"You already have a Horse. Get off, Fatbutt!");
 		return;
 	}
 	if(!Horse::IsHorseSpell(spell_id)) {

zone/inventory.cpp

@@ -185,7 +185,7 @@ bool Client::SummonItem(uint32 item_id, int16 charges, uint32 aug1, uint32 aug2,
 
 	// make sure the item exists
 	if(item == nullptr) {
-		Message(13, "Item %u does not exist.", item_id);
+		Message(Chat::Red, "Item %u does not exist.", item_id);
 		Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Inventory, "Player %s on account %s attempted to create an item with an invalid id.\n(Item: %u, Aug1: %u, Aug2: %u, Aug3: %u, Aug4: %u, Aug5: %u, Aug6: %u)\n",
 			GetName(), account_name, item_id, aug1, aug2, aug3, aug4, aug5, aug6);
 
@@ -194,13 +194,13 @@ bool Client::SummonItem(uint32 item_id, int16 charges, uint32 aug1, uint32 aug2,
 	// check that there is not a lore conflict between base item and existing inventory
 	else if(CheckLoreConflict(item)) {
 		// DuplicateLoreMessage(item_id);
-		Message(13, "You already have a lore %s (%i) in your inventory.", item->Name, item_id);
+		Message(Chat::Red, "You already have a lore %s (%i) in your inventory.", item->Name, item_id);
 
 		return false;
 	}
 	// check to make sure we are augmenting an augmentable item
 	else if (((!item->IsClassCommon()) || (item->AugType > 0)) && (aug1 | aug2 | aug3 | aug4 | aug5 | aug6)) {
-		Message(13, "You can not augment an augment or a non-common class item.");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "You can not augment an augment or a non-common class item.");
 		Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Inventory, "Player %s on account %s attempted to augment an augment or a non-common class item.\n(Item: %u, Aug1: %u, Aug2: %u, Aug3: %u, Aug4: %u, Aug5: %u, Aug5: %u)\n",
 			GetName(), account_name, item->ID, aug1, aug2, aug3, aug4, aug5, aug6);
 
@@ -214,7 +214,7 @@ bool Client::SummonItem(uint32 item_id, int16 charges, uint32 aug1, uint32 aug2,
 	// check to make sure we are a GM if the item is GM-only
 	/*
 	else if(item->MinStatus && ((this->Admin() < item->MinStatus) || (this->Admin() < RuleI(GM, MinStatusToSummonItem)))) {
-		Message(13, "You are not a GM or do not have the status to summon this item.");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "You are not a GM or do not have the status to summon this item.");
 		Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Inventory, "Player %s on account %s attempted to create a GM-only item with a status of %i.\n(Item: %u, Aug1: %u, Aug2: %u, Aug3: %u, Aug4: %u, Aug5: %u, Aug6: %u, MinStatus: %u)\n",
 			GetName(), account_name, this->Admin(), item->ID, aug1, aug2, aug3, aug4, aug5, aug6, item->MinStatus);
 
@@ -237,7 +237,7 @@ bool Client::SummonItem(uint32 item_id, int16 charges, uint32 aug1, uint32 aug2,
 
 		if(augtest == nullptr) {
 			if(augments[iter]) {
-				Message(13, "Augment %u (Aug%i) does not exist.", augments[iter], iter + 1);
+				Message(Chat::Red, "Augment %u (Aug%i) does not exist.", augments[iter], iter + 1);
 				Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Inventory, "Player %s on account %s attempted to create an augment (Aug%i) with an invalid id.\n(Item: %u, Aug1: %u, Aug2: %u, Aug3: %u, Aug4: %u, Aug5: %u, Aug6: %u)\n",
 					GetName(), account_name, (iter + 1), item->ID, aug1, aug2, aug3, aug4, aug5, aug6);
 
@@ -248,13 +248,13 @@ bool Client::SummonItem(uint32 item_id, int16 charges, uint32 aug1, uint32 aug2,
 			// check that there is not a lore conflict between augment and existing inventory
 			if(CheckLoreConflict(augtest)) {
 				// DuplicateLoreMessage(augtest->ID);
-				Message(13, "You already have a lore %s (%u) in your inventory.", augtest->Name, augtest->ID);
+				Message(Chat::Red, "You already have a lore %s (%u) in your inventory.", augtest->Name, augtest->ID);
 				
 				return false;
 			}
 			// check that augment is an actual augment
 			else if(augtest->AugType == 0) {
-				Message(13, "%s (%u) (Aug%i) is not an actual augment.", augtest->Name, augtest->ID, iter + 1);
+				Message(Chat::Red, "%s (%u) (Aug%i) is not an actual augment.", augtest->Name, augtest->ID, iter + 1);
 				Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Inventory, "Player %s on account %s attempted to use a non-augment item (Aug%i) as an augment.\n(Item: %u, Aug1: %u, Aug2: %u, Aug3: %u, Aug4: %u, Aug5: %u, Aug6: %u)\n",
 					GetName(), account_name, item->ID, (iter + 1), aug1, aug2, aug3, aug4, aug5, aug6);
 				
@@ -266,7 +266,7 @@ bool Client::SummonItem(uint32 item_id, int16 charges, uint32 aug1, uint32 aug2,
 			// check to make sure we are a GM if the augment is GM-only
 			/*
 			else if(augtest->MinStatus && ((this->Admin() < augtest->MinStatus) || (this->Admin() < RuleI(GM, MinStatusToSummonItem)))) {
-				Message(13, "You are not a GM or do not have the status to summon this augment.");
+				Message(Chat::Red, "You are not a GM or do not have the status to summon this augment.");
 				Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Inventory, "Player %s on account %s attempted to create a GM-only augment (Aug%i) with a status of %i.\n(Item: %u, Aug1: %u, Aug2: %u, Aug3: %u, Aug4: %u, Aug5: %u, MinStatus: %u)\n",
 					GetName(), account_name, (iter + 1), this->Admin(), item->ID, aug1, aug2, aug3, aug4, aug5, aug6, item->MinStatus);
 
@@ -277,7 +277,7 @@ bool Client::SummonItem(uint32 item_id, int16 charges, uint32 aug1, uint32 aug2,
 			// check for augment type allowance
 			if(enforcewear) {
 				if ((item->AugSlotType[iter] == EQEmu::item::AugTypeNone) || !(((uint32)1 << (item->AugSlotType[iter] - 1)) & augtest->AugType)) {
-					Message(13, "Augment %u (Aug%i) is not acceptable wear on Item %u.", augments[iter], iter + 1, item->ID);
+					Message(Chat::Red, "Augment %u (Aug%i) is not acceptable wear on Item %u.", augments[iter], iter + 1, item->ID);
 					Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Inventory, "Player %s on account %s attempted to augment an item with an unacceptable augment type (Aug%i).\n(Item: %u, Aug1: %u, Aug2: %u, Aug3: %u, Aug4: %u, Aug5: %u, Aug6: %u)\n",
 						GetName(), account_name, (iter + 1), item->ID, aug1, aug2, aug3, aug4, aug5, aug6);
 
@@ -285,7 +285,7 @@ bool Client::SummonItem(uint32 item_id, int16 charges, uint32 aug1, uint32 aug2,
 				}
 
 				if(item->AugSlotVisible[iter] == 0) {
-					Message(13, "Item %u has not evolved enough to accept Augment %u (Aug%i).", item->ID, augments[iter], iter + 1);
+					Message(Chat::Red, "Item %u has not evolved enough to accept Augment %u (Aug%i).", item->ID, augments[iter], iter + 1);
 					Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Inventory, "Player %s on account %s attempted to augment an unevolved item with augment type (Aug%i).\n(Item: %u, Aug1: %u, Aug2: %u, Aug3: %u, Aug4: %u, Aug5: %u, Aug6: %u)\n",
 						GetName(), account_name, (iter + 1), item->ID, aug1, aug2, aug3, aug4, aug5, aug6);
 
@@ -462,7 +462,7 @@ bool Client::SummonItem(uint32 item_id, int16 charges, uint32 aug1, uint32 aug2,
 				}
 
 				if(restrictfail) {
-					Message(13, "Augment %u (Aug%i) is restricted from wear on Item %u.", augments[iter], (iter + 1), item->ID);
+					Message(Chat::Red, "Augment %u (Aug%i) is restricted from wear on Item %u.", augments[iter], (iter + 1), item->ID);
 					Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Inventory, "Player %s on account %s attempted to augment an item with a restricted augment (Aug%i).\n(Item: %u, Aug1: %u, Aug2: %u, Aug3: %u, Aug4: %u, Aug5: %u, Aug6: %u)\n",
 						GetName(), account_name, (iter + 1), item->ID, aug1, aug2, aug3, aug4, aug5, aug6);
 
@@ -473,7 +473,7 @@ bool Client::SummonItem(uint32 item_id, int16 charges, uint32 aug1, uint32 aug2,
 			if(enforceusable) {
 				// check for class usability
 				if(item->Classes && !(classes &= augtest->Classes)) {
-					Message(13, "Augment %u (Aug%i) will result in an item not usable by any class.", augments[iter], (iter + 1));
+					Message(Chat::Red, "Augment %u (Aug%i) will result in an item not usable by any class.", augments[iter], (iter + 1));
 					Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Inventory, "Player %s on account %s attempted to create an item unusable by any class.\n(Item: %u, Aug1: %u, Aug2: %u, Aug3: %u, Aug4: %u, Aug5: %u, Aug6: %u)\n",
 						GetName(), account_name, item->ID, aug1, aug2, aug3, aug4, aug5, aug6);
 
@@ -482,7 +482,7 @@ bool Client::SummonItem(uint32 item_id, int16 charges, uint32 aug1, uint32 aug2,
 
 				// check for race usability
 				if(item->Races && !(races &= augtest->Races)) {
-					Message(13, "Augment %u (Aug%i) will result in an item not usable by any race.", augments[iter], (iter + 1));
+					Message(Chat::Red, "Augment %u (Aug%i) will result in an item not usable by any race.", augments[iter], (iter + 1));
 					Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Inventory, "Player %s on account %s attempted to create an item unusable by any race.\n(Item: %u, Aug1: %u, Aug2: %u, Aug3: %u, Aug4: %u, Aug5: %u, Aug6: %u)\n",
 						GetName(), account_name, item->ID, aug1, aug2, aug3, aug4, aug5, aug6);
 
@@ -491,7 +491,7 @@ bool Client::SummonItem(uint32 item_id, int16 charges, uint32 aug1, uint32 aug2,
 
 				// check for slot usability
 				if(item->Slots && !(slots &= augtest->Slots)) {
-					Message(13, "Augment %u (Aug%i) will result in an item not usable in any slot.", augments[iter], (iter + 1));
+					Message(Chat::Red, "Augment %u (Aug%i) will result in an item not usable in any slot.", augments[iter], (iter + 1));
 					Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Inventory, "Player %s on account %s attempted to create an item unusable in any slot.\n(Item: %u, Aug1: %u, Aug2: %u, Aug3: %u, Aug4: %u, Aug5: %u, Aug6: %u)\n",
 						GetName(), account_name, item->ID, aug1, aug2, aug3, aug4, aug5, aug6);
 
@@ -517,7 +517,7 @@ bool Client::SummonItem(uint32 item_id, int16 charges, uint32 aug1, uint32 aug2,
 	EQEmu::ItemInstance* inst = database.CreateItem(item, charges);
 
 	if(inst == nullptr) {
-		Message(13, "An unknown server error has occurred and your item was not created.");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "An unknown server error has occurred and your item was not created.");
 		// this goes to logfile since this is a major error
 		Log(Logs::General, Logs::Error, "Player %s on account %s encountered an unknown item creation error.\n(Item: %u, Aug1: %u, Aug2: %u, Aug3: %u, Aug4: %u, Aug5: %u, Aug6: %u)\n",
 			GetName(), account_name, item->ID, aug1, aug2, aug3, aug4, aug5, aug6);
@@ -652,7 +652,7 @@ void Client::DropItem(int16 slot_id, bool recurse)
 	} else {
 		// Item doesn't exist in inventory!
 		Log(Logs::General, Logs::Inventory, "DropItem() - No item found in slot %i", slot_id);
-		Message(13, "Error: Item not found in slot %i", slot_id);
+		Message(Chat::Red, "Error: Item not found in slot %i", slot_id);
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -752,14 +752,14 @@ void Client::DropInst(const EQEmu::ItemInstance* inst)
 {
 	if (!inst) {
 		// Item doesn't exist in inventory!
-		Message(13, "Error: Item not found");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "Error: Item not found");
 		return;
 	}
 
 
 	if (inst->GetItem()->NoDrop == 0)
 	{
-		Message(13, "This item is NODROP. Deleting.");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "This item is NODROP. Deleting.");
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -853,7 +853,7 @@ void Client::SendCursorBuffer()
 	if (!lore_pass) {
 		Log(Logs::General, Logs::Inventory, "(%s) Duplicate lore items are not allowed - destroying item %s(id:%u) on cursor",
 			GetName(), test_item->Name, test_item->ID);
-		Message_StringID(MT_LootMessages, 290);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Loot, 290);
 		parse->EventItem(EVENT_DESTROY_ITEM, this, test_inst, nullptr, "", 0);
 		DeleteItemInInventory(EQEmu::invslot::slotCursor);
 		SendCursorBuffer();
@@ -1520,7 +1520,7 @@ bool Client::SwapItem(MoveItem_Struct* move_in) {
 	if(!IsValidSlot(src_slot_check)){
 		// SoF+ sends a Unix timestamp (should be int32) for src and dst slots every 10 minutes for some reason.
 		if(src_slot_check < 2147483647)
-			Message(13, "Warning: Invalid slot move from slot %u to slot %u with %u charges!", src_slot_check, dst_slot_check, stack_count_check);
+			Message(Chat::Red, "Warning: Invalid slot move from slot %u to slot %u with %u charges!", src_slot_check, dst_slot_check, stack_count_check);
 		Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Inventory, "Invalid slot move from slot %u to slot %u with %u charges!", src_slot_check, dst_slot_check, stack_count_check);
 		return false;
 	}
@@ -1528,7 +1528,7 @@ bool Client::SwapItem(MoveItem_Struct* move_in) {
 	if(!IsValidSlot(dst_slot_check)) {
 		// SoF+ sends a Unix timestamp (should be int32) for src and dst slots every 10 minutes for some reason.
 		if(src_slot_check < 2147483647)
-			Message(13, "Warning: Invalid slot move from slot %u to slot %u with %u charges!", src_slot_check, dst_slot_check, stack_count_check);
+			Message(Chat::Red, "Warning: Invalid slot move from slot %u to slot %u with %u charges!", src_slot_check, dst_slot_check, stack_count_check);
 		Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Inventory, "Invalid slot move from slot %u to slot %u with %u charges!", src_slot_check, dst_slot_check, stack_count_check);
 		return false;
 	}
@@ -1555,7 +1555,7 @@ bool Client::SwapItem(MoveItem_Struct* move_in) {
 			if (!lore_pass) {
 				Log(Logs::General, Logs::Inventory, "(%s) Duplicate lore items are not allowed - destroying item %s(id:%u) on cursor",
 					GetName(), test_item->Name, test_item->ID);
-				Message_StringID(MT_LootMessages, 290);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Loot, 290);
 				parse->EventItem(EVENT_DESTROY_ITEM, this, test_inst, nullptr, "", 0);
 				DeleteItemInInventory(EQEmu::invslot::slotCursor, 0, true);
 			}
@@ -1624,7 +1624,7 @@ bool Client::SwapItem(MoveItem_Struct* move_in) {
 		//SetTint(dst_slot_id,src_inst->GetColor());
 		if (src_inst->GetCharges() > 0 && (src_inst->GetCharges() < (int16)move_in->number_in_stack || move_in->number_in_stack > src_inst->GetItem()->StackSize))
 		{
-			Message(13,"Error: Insufficient number in stack.");
+			Message(Chat::Red,"Error: Insufficient number in stack.");
 			return false;
 		}
 	}
@@ -1650,7 +1650,7 @@ bool Client::SwapItem(MoveItem_Struct* move_in) {
 		}
 		if (srcitemid==17899 || srcbagid==17899 || dstitemid==17899 || dstbagid==17899){
 			this->Trader_EndTrader();
-			this->Message(13,"You cannot move your Trader Satchels, or items inside them, while Trading.");
+			this->Message(Chat::Red,"You cannot move your Trader Satchels, or items inside them, while Trading.");
 		}
 	}
 
@@ -1829,7 +1829,7 @@ bool Client::SwapItem(MoveItem_Struct* move_in) {
 			Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Inventory, "Trade item move from slot %d to slot %d (trade with %s)", src_slot_id, dst_slot_id, with->GetName());
 			// Fill Trade list with items from cursor
 			if (!m_inv[EQEmu::invslot::slotCursor]) {
-				Message(13, "Error: Cursor item not located on server!");
+				Message(Chat::Red, "Error: Cursor item not located on server!");
 				return false;
 			}
 
@@ -1939,7 +1939,7 @@ bool Client::SwapItem(MoveItem_Struct* move_in) {
 				fail_message = "You are not sufficient level to use this item.";
 			
 			if (fail_message)
-				Message(CC_Red, "%s", fail_message);
+				Message(Chat::Red, "%s", fail_message);
 
 			return false;
 		}
@@ -2008,7 +2008,7 @@ void Client::SwapItemResync(MoveItem_Struct* move_slots) {
 	// resync the 'from' and 'to' slots on an as-needed basis
 	// Not as effective as the full process, but less intrusive to gameplay
 	Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Inventory, "Inventory desyncronization. (charname: %s, source: %i, destination: %i)", GetName(), move_slots->from_slot, move_slots->to_slot);
-	Message(15, "Inventory Desyncronization detected: Resending slot data...");
+	Message(Chat::Yellow, "Inventory Desyncronization detected: Resending slot data...");
 
 	if (move_slots->from_slot >= EQEmu::invslot::EQUIPMENT_BEGIN && move_slots->from_slot <= EQEmu::invbag::CURSOR_BAG_END) {
 		int16 resync_slot = (EQEmu::InventoryProfile::CalcSlotId(move_slots->from_slot) == INVALID_INDEX) ? move_slots->from_slot : EQEmu::InventoryProfile::CalcSlotId(move_slots->from_slot);
@@ -2031,9 +2031,9 @@ void Client::SwapItemResync(MoveItem_Struct* move_slots) {
 				safe_delete(outapp);
 			}
 			safe_delete(token_inst);
-			Message(14, "Source slot %i resyncronized.", move_slots->from_slot);
+			Message(Chat::Lime, "Source slot %i resyncronized.", move_slots->from_slot);
 		}
-		else { Message(13, "Could not resyncronize source slot %i.", move_slots->from_slot); }
+		else { Message(Chat::Red, "Could not resyncronize source slot %i.", move_slots->from_slot); }
 	}
 	else {
 		int16 resync_slot = (EQEmu::InventoryProfile::CalcSlotId(move_slots->from_slot) == INVALID_INDEX) ? move_slots->from_slot : EQEmu::InventoryProfile::CalcSlotId(move_slots->from_slot);
@@ -2046,11 +2046,11 @@ void Client::SwapItemResync(MoveItem_Struct* move_slots) {
 				SendItemPacket(resync_slot, m_inv[resync_slot], ItemPacketTrade);
 
 				safe_delete(token_inst);
-				Message(14, "Source slot %i resyncronized.", move_slots->from_slot);
+				Message(Chat::Lime, "Source slot %i resyncronized.", move_slots->from_slot);
 			}
-			else { Message(13, "Could not resyncronize source slot %i.", move_slots->from_slot); }
+			else { Message(Chat::Red, "Could not resyncronize source slot %i.", move_slots->from_slot); }
 		}
-		else { Message(13, "Could not resyncronize source slot %i.", move_slots->from_slot); }
+		else { Message(Chat::Red, "Could not resyncronize source slot %i.", move_slots->from_slot); }
 	}
 
 	if (move_slots->to_slot >= EQEmu::invslot::EQUIPMENT_BEGIN && move_slots->to_slot <= EQEmu::invbag::CURSOR_BAG_END) {
@@ -2073,9 +2073,9 @@ void Client::SwapItemResync(MoveItem_Struct* move_slots) {
 				safe_delete(outapp);
 			}
 			safe_delete(token_inst);
-			Message(14, "Destination slot %i resyncronized.", move_slots->to_slot);
+			Message(Chat::Lime, "Destination slot %i resyncronized.", move_slots->to_slot);
 		}
-		else { Message(13, "Could not resyncronize destination slot %i.", move_slots->to_slot); }
+		else { Message(Chat::Red, "Could not resyncronize destination slot %i.", move_slots->to_slot); }
 	}
 	else {
 		int16 resync_slot = (EQEmu::InventoryProfile::CalcSlotId(move_slots->to_slot) == INVALID_INDEX) ? move_slots->to_slot : EQEmu::InventoryProfile::CalcSlotId(move_slots->to_slot);
@@ -2088,11 +2088,11 @@ void Client::SwapItemResync(MoveItem_Struct* move_slots) {
 				SendItemPacket(resync_slot, m_inv[resync_slot], ItemPacketTrade);
 
 				safe_delete(token_inst);
-				Message(14, "Destination slot %i resyncronized.", move_slots->to_slot);
+				Message(Chat::Lime, "Destination slot %i resyncronized.", move_slots->to_slot);
 			}
-			else { Message(13, "Could not resyncronize destination slot %i.", move_slots->to_slot); }
+			else { Message(Chat::Red, "Could not resyncronize destination slot %i.", move_slots->to_slot); }
 		}
-		else { Message(13, "Could not resyncronize destination slot %i.", move_slots->to_slot); }
+		else { Message(Chat::Red, "Could not resyncronize destination slot %i.", move_slots->to_slot); }
 	}
 }
 
@@ -2219,7 +2219,7 @@ void Client::DyeArmor(EQEmu::TintProfile* dye){
 				SendWearChange(i);
 			}
 			else{
-				Message(13,"Could not locate A Vial of Prismatic Dye.");
+				Message(Chat::Red,"Could not locate A Vial of Prismatic Dye.");
 				return;
 			}
 		}
@@ -3406,9 +3406,9 @@ bool Client::InterrogateInventory(Client* requester, bool log, bool silent, bool
 	}
 
 	if (error) {
-		Message(13, "An error has been discovered in your inventory!");
-		Message(13, "Do not log out, zone or re-arrange items until this");
-		Message(13, "issue has been resolved or item loss may occur!");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "An error has been discovered in your inventory!");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "Do not log out, zone or re-arrange items until this");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "issue has been resolved or item loss may occur!");
 
 		if (allowtrip)
 			TripInterrogateInvState();
@@ -3466,7 +3466,7 @@ void Client::InterrogateInventory_(bool errorcheck, Client* requester, int16 hea
 				head, depth, i.c_str(), p.c_str(), e.c_str());
 		}
 		if (!silent) {
-			requester->Message(6, "%i:%i - inst: %s - parent: %s%s",
+			requester->Message(Chat::Gray, "%i:%i - inst: %s - parent: %s%s",
 				head, depth, i.c_str(), p.c_str(), e.c_str());
 		}
 

zone/lua_general.cpp

@@ -2234,92 +2234,92 @@ luabind::scope lua_register_message_types() {
 	return luabind::class_<MessageTypes>("MT")
 		.enum_("constants")
 		[
-			luabind::value("NPCQuestSay", MT_NPCQuestSay),
-			luabind::value("Say", MT_Say),
-			luabind::value("Tell", MT_Tell),
-			luabind::value("Group", MT_Group),
-			luabind::value("Guild", MT_Guild),
-			luabind::value("OOC", MT_OOC),
-			luabind::value("Auction", MT_Auction),
-			luabind::value("Shout", MT_Shout),
-			luabind::value("Emote", MT_Emote),
-			luabind::value("Spells", MT_Spells),
-			luabind::value("YouHitOther", MT_YouHitOther),
-			luabind::value("OtherHitsYou", MT_OtherHitsYou),
-			luabind::value("YouMissOther", MT_YouMissOther),
-			luabind::value("OtherMissesYou", MT_OtherMissesYou),
-			luabind::value("Broadcasts", MT_Broadcasts),
-			luabind::value("Skills", MT_Skills),
-			luabind::value("Disciplines", MT_Disciplines),
-			luabind::value("Unused1", MT_Unused1),
-			luabind::value("DefaultText", MT_DefaultText),
-			luabind::value("Unused2", MT_Unused2),
-			luabind::value("MerchantOffer", MT_MerchantOffer),
-			luabind::value("MerchantBuySell", MT_MerchantBuySell),
-			luabind::value("YourDeath", MT_YourDeath),
-			luabind::value("OtherDeath", MT_OtherDeath),
-			luabind::value("OtherHits", MT_OtherHits),
-			luabind::value("OtherMisses", MT_OtherMisses),
-			luabind::value("Who", MT_Who),
-			luabind::value("YellForHelp", MT_YellForHelp),
-			luabind::value("NonMelee", MT_NonMelee),
-			luabind::value("WornOff", MT_WornOff),
-			luabind::value("MoneySplit", MT_MoneySplit),
-			luabind::value("LootMessages", MT_LootMessages),
-			luabind::value("DiceRoll", MT_DiceRoll),
-			luabind::value("OtherSpells", MT_OtherSpells),
-			luabind::value("SpellFailure", MT_SpellFailure),
-			luabind::value("Chat", MT_Chat),
-			luabind::value("Channel1", MT_Channel1),
-			luabind::value("Channel2", MT_Channel2),
-			luabind::value("Channel3", MT_Channel3),
-			luabind::value("Channel4", MT_Channel4),
-			luabind::value("Channel5", MT_Channel5),
-			luabind::value("Channel6", MT_Channel6),
-			luabind::value("Channel7", MT_Channel7),
-			luabind::value("Channel8", MT_Channel8),
-			luabind::value("Channel9", MT_Channel9),
-			luabind::value("Channel10", MT_Channel10),
-			luabind::value("CritMelee", MT_CritMelee),
-			luabind::value("SpellCrits", MT_SpellCrits),
-			luabind::value("TooFarAway", MT_TooFarAway),
-			luabind::value("NPCRampage", MT_NPCRampage),
-			luabind::value("NPCFlurry", MT_NPCFlurry),
-			luabind::value("NPCEnrage", MT_NPCEnrage),
-			luabind::value("SayEcho", MT_SayEcho),
-			luabind::value("TellEcho", MT_TellEcho),
-			luabind::value("GroupEcho", MT_GroupEcho),
-			luabind::value("GuildEcho", MT_GuildEcho),
-			luabind::value("OOCEcho", MT_OOCEcho),
-			luabind::value("AuctionEcho", MT_AuctionEcho),
-			luabind::value("ShoutECho", MT_ShoutECho),
-			luabind::value("EmoteEcho", MT_EmoteEcho),
-			luabind::value("Chat1Echo", MT_Chat1Echo),
-			luabind::value("Chat2Echo", MT_Chat2Echo),
-			luabind::value("Chat3Echo", MT_Chat3Echo),
-			luabind::value("Chat4Echo", MT_Chat4Echo),
-			luabind::value("Chat5Echo", MT_Chat5Echo),
-			luabind::value("Chat6Echo", MT_Chat6Echo),
-			luabind::value("Chat7Echo", MT_Chat7Echo),
-			luabind::value("Chat8Echo", MT_Chat8Echo),
-			luabind::value("Chat9Echo", MT_Chat9Echo),
-			luabind::value("Chat10Echo", MT_Chat10Echo),
-			luabind::value("DoTDamage", MT_DoTDamage),
-			luabind::value("ItemLink", MT_ItemLink),
-			luabind::value("RaidSay", MT_RaidSay),
-			luabind::value("MyPet", MT_MyPet),
-			luabind::value("DS", MT_DS),
-			luabind::value("Leadership", MT_Leadership),
-			luabind::value("PetFlurry", MT_PetFlurry),
-			luabind::value("PetCrit", MT_PetCrit),
-			luabind::value("FocusEffect", MT_FocusEffect),
-			luabind::value("Experience", MT_Experience),
-			luabind::value("System", MT_System),
-			luabind::value("PetSpell", MT_PetSpell),
-			luabind::value("PetResponse", MT_PetResponse),
-			luabind::value("ItemSpeech", MT_ItemSpeech),
-			luabind::value("StrikeThrough", MT_StrikeThrough),
-			luabind::value("Stun", MT_Stun)
+			luabind::value("NPCQuestSay", Chat::NPCQuestSay),
+			luabind::value("Say", Chat::Say),
+			luabind::value("Tell", Chat::Tell),
+			luabind::value("Group", Chat::Group),
+			luabind::value("Guild", Chat::Guild),
+			luabind::value("OOC", Chat::OOC),
+			luabind::value("Auction", Chat::Auction),
+			luabind::value("Shout", Chat::Shout),
+			luabind::value("Emote", Chat::Emote),
+			luabind::value("Spells", Chat::Spells),
+			luabind::value("YouHitOther", Chat::YouHitOther),
+			luabind::value("OtherHitsYou", Chat::OtherHitYou),
+			luabind::value("YouMissOther", Chat::YouMissOther),
+			luabind::value("OtherMissesYou", Chat::OtherMissYou),
+			luabind::value("Broadcasts", Chat::Broadcasts),
+			luabind::value("Skills", Chat::Skills),
+			luabind::value("Disciplines", Chat::Disciplines),
+			luabind::value("Unused1", Chat::Unused1),
+			luabind::value("DefaultText", Chat::DefaultText),
+			luabind::value("Unused2", Chat::Unused2),
+			luabind::value("MerchantOffer", Chat::MerchantOffer),
+			luabind::value("MerchantBuySell", Chat::MerchantExchange),
+			luabind::value("YourDeath", Chat::YourDeath),
+			luabind::value("OtherDeath", Chat::OtherDeath),
+			luabind::value("OtherHits", Chat::OtherHitOther),
+			luabind::value("OtherMisses", Chat::OtherMissOther),
+			luabind::value("Who", Chat::Who),
+			luabind::value("YellForHelp", Chat::YellForHelp),
+			luabind::value("NonMelee", Chat::NonMelee),
+			luabind::value("WornOff", Chat::SpellWornOff),
+			luabind::value("MoneySplit", Chat::MoneySplit),
+			luabind::value("LootMessages", Chat::Loot),
+			luabind::value("DiceRoll", Chat::DiceRoll),
+			luabind::value("OtherSpells", Chat::OtherSpells),
+			luabind::value("SpellFailure", Chat::SpellFailure),
+			luabind::value("Chat", Chat::ChatChannel),
+			luabind::value("Channel1", Chat::Chat1),
+			luabind::value("Channel2", Chat::Chat2),
+			luabind::value("Channel3", Chat::Chat3),
+			luabind::value("Channel4", Chat::Chat4),
+			luabind::value("Channel5", Chat::Chat5),
+			luabind::value("Channel6", Chat::Chat6),
+			luabind::value("Channel7", Chat::Chat7),
+			luabind::value("Channel8", Chat::Chat8),
+			luabind::value("Channel9", Chat::Chat9),
+			luabind::value("Channel10", Chat::Chat10),
+			luabind::value("CritMelee", Chat::MeleeCrit),
+			luabind::value("SpellCrits", Chat::SpellCrit),
+			luabind::value("TooFarAway", Chat::TooFarAway),
+			luabind::value("NPCRampage", Chat::NPCRampage),
+			luabind::value("NPCFlurry", Chat::NPCFlurry),
+			luabind::value("NPCEnrage", Chat::NPCEnrage),
+			luabind::value("SayEcho", Chat::EchoSay),
+			luabind::value("TellEcho", Chat::EchoTell),
+			luabind::value("GroupEcho", Chat::EchoGroup),
+			luabind::value("GuildEcho", Chat::EchoGuild),
+			luabind::value("OOCEcho", Chat::EchoOOC),
+			luabind::value("AuctionEcho", Chat::EchoAuction),
+			luabind::value("ShoutECho", Chat::EchoShout),
+			luabind::value("EmoteEcho", Chat::EchoEmote),
+			luabind::value("Chat1Echo", Chat::EchoChat1),
+			luabind::value("Chat2Echo", Chat::EchoChat2),
+			luabind::value("Chat3Echo", Chat::EchoChat3),
+			luabind::value("Chat4Echo", Chat::EchoChat4),
+			luabind::value("Chat5Echo", Chat::EchoChat5),
+			luabind::value("Chat6Echo", Chat::EchoChat6),
+			luabind::value("Chat7Echo", Chat::EchoChat7),
+			luabind::value("Chat8Echo", Chat::EchoChat8),
+			luabind::value("Chat9Echo", Chat::EchoChat9),
+			luabind::value("Chat10Echo", Chat::EchoChat10),
+			luabind::value("DoTDamage", Chat::DotDamage),
+			luabind::value("ItemLink", Chat::ItemLink),
+			luabind::value("RaidSay", Chat::RaidSay),
+			luabind::value("MyPet", Chat::MyPet),
+			luabind::value("DS", Chat::DamageShield),
+			luabind::value("Leadership", Chat::LeaderShip),
+			luabind::value("PetFlurry", Chat::PetFlurry),
+			luabind::value("PetCrit", Chat::PetCritical),
+			luabind::value("FocusEffect", Chat::FocusEffect),
+			luabind::value("Experience", Chat::Experience),
+			luabind::value("System", Chat::System),
+			luabind::value("PetSpell", Chat::PetSpell),
+			luabind::value("PetResponse", Chat::PetResponse),
+			luabind::value("ItemSpeech", Chat::ItemSpeech),
+			luabind::value("StrikeThrough", Chat::StrikeThrough),
+			luabind::value("Stun", Chat::Stun)
 		];
 }
 

zone/lua_mob.cpp

@@ -764,7 +764,7 @@ void Lua_Mob::QuestSay(Lua_Client client, const char *message) {
 	journal_opts.speak_mode = Journal::SpeakMode::Say;
 	journal_opts.journal_mode = RuleB(NPC, EnableNPCQuestJournal) ? Journal::Mode::Log2 : Journal::Mode::None;
 	journal_opts.language = 0;
-	journal_opts.message_type = MT_NPCQuestSay;
+	journal_opts.message_type = Chat::NPCQuestSay;
 	journal_opts.target_spawn_id = 0;
 	self->QuestJournalledSay(client, message, journal_opts);
 }
@@ -777,7 +777,7 @@ void Lua_Mob::QuestSay(Lua_Client client, const char *message, luabind::adl::obj
 	journal_opts.speak_mode = Journal::SpeakMode::Say;
 	journal_opts.journal_mode = Journal::Mode::Log2;
 	journal_opts.language = 0;
-	journal_opts.message_type = MT_NPCQuestSay;
+	journal_opts.message_type = Chat::NPCQuestSay;
 	journal_opts.target_spawn_id = 0;
 
 	if (luabind::type(opts) == LUA_TTABLE) {

zone/merc.cpp

@@ -1618,7 +1618,7 @@ void Merc::AI_Process() {
 					{
 						if(zone->random.Roll(flurrychance))
 						{
-							Message_StringID(MT_NPCFlurry, YOU_FLURRY);
+							Message_StringID(Chat::NPCFlurry, YOU_FLURRY);
 							Attack(GetTarget(), EQEmu::invslot::slotPrimary, false);
 							Attack(GetTarget(), EQEmu::invslot::slotPrimary, false);
 						}
@@ -2623,7 +2623,7 @@ int16 Merc::GetFocusEffect(focusType type, uint16 spell_id) {
 			realTotal = CalcFocusEffect(type, UsedFocusID, spell_id);
 
 		if (realTotal != 0 && UsedItem)
-			Message_StringID(MT_Spells, BEGINS_TO_GLOW, UsedItem->Name);
+			Message_StringID(Chat::Spells, BEGINS_TO_GLOW, UsedItem->Name);
 	}
 
 	//Check if spell focus effect exists for the client.
@@ -5321,10 +5321,10 @@ void Client::UpdateMercTimer()
 			Log(Logs::General, Logs::Mercenaries, "UpdateMercTimer Complete for %s.", GetName());
 
 			// Normal upkeep charge message
-			//Message(7, "You have been charged a mercenary upkeep cost of %i plat, and %i gold and your mercenary upkeep cost timer has been reset to 15 minutes.", upkeep_plat, upkeep_gold, (int)(RuleI(Mercs, UpkeepIntervalMS) / 1000 / 60));
+			//Message(Chat::LightGray, "You have been charged a mercenary upkeep cost of %i plat, and %i gold and your mercenary upkeep cost timer has been reset to 15 minutes.", upkeep_plat, upkeep_gold, (int)(RuleI(Mercs, UpkeepIntervalMS) / 1000 / 60));
 
 			// Message below given when too low level to be charged
-			//Message(7, "Your mercenary waived an upkeep cost of %i plat, and %i gold or %i %s and your mercenary upkeep cost timer has been reset to %i minutes", upkeep_plat, upkeep_gold, 1, "Bayle Marks", (int)(RuleI(Mercs, UpkeepIntervalMS) / 1000 / 60));
+			//Message(Chat::LightGray, "Your mercenary waived an upkeep cost of %i plat, and %i gold or %i %s and your mercenary upkeep cost timer has been reset to %i minutes", upkeep_plat, upkeep_gold, 1, "Bayle Marks", (int)(RuleI(Mercs, UpkeepIntervalMS) / 1000 / 60));
 		}
 	}
 }

zone/mob.cpp

@@ -2709,7 +2709,7 @@ bool Mob::HateSummon() {
 	if(target)
 	{
 		if(summon_level == 1) {
-			entity_list.MessageClose(this, true, 500, MT_Say, "%s says,'You will not evade me, %s!' ", GetCleanName(), target->GetCleanName() );
+			entity_list.MessageClose(this, true, 500, Chat::Say, "%s says 'You will not evade me, %s!' ", GetCleanName(), target->GetCleanName() );
 
 			if (target->IsClient())
 				target->CastToClient()->MovePC(zone->GetZoneID(), zone->GetInstanceID(), m_Position.x, m_Position.y, m_Position.z, target->GetHeading(), 0, SummonPC);
@@ -2718,7 +2718,7 @@ bool Mob::HateSummon() {
 
 			return true;
 		} else if(summon_level == 2) {
-			entity_list.MessageClose(this, true, 500, MT_Say, "%s says,'You will not evade me, %s!'", GetCleanName(), target->GetCleanName());
+			entity_list.MessageClose(this, true, 500, Chat::Say, "%s says 'You will not evade me, %s!'", GetCleanName(), target->GetCleanName());
 			GMMove(target->GetX(), target->GetY(), target->GetZ());
 		}
 	}
@@ -2875,7 +2875,7 @@ void Mob::SayTo_StringID(Client *to, uint32 string_id, const char *message3, con
 
 	auto string_id_str = std::to_string(string_id);
 
-	to->Message_StringID(10, GENERIC_STRINGID_SAY, GetCleanName(), string_id_str.c_str(), message3, message4, message5, message6, message7, message8, message9);
+	to->Message_StringID(Chat::NPCQuestSay, GENERIC_STRINGID_SAY, GetCleanName(), string_id_str.c_str(), message3, message4, message5, message6, message7, message8, message9);
 }
 
 void Mob::SayTo_StringID(Client *to, uint32 type, uint32 string_id, const char *message3, const char *message4, const char *message5, const char *message6, const char *message7, const char *message8, const char *message9)
@@ -2897,7 +2897,7 @@ void Mob::Shout(const char *format, ...)
 	vsnprintf(buf, 1000, format, ap);
 	va_end(ap);
 
-	entity_list.Message_StringID(this, false, MT_Shout,
+	entity_list.Message_StringID(this, false, Chat::Shout,
 		GENERIC_SHOUT, GetCleanName(), buf);
 }
 
@@ -3569,7 +3569,7 @@ void Mob::TryTwincast(Mob *caster, Mob *target, uint32 spell_id)
 		{
 			if(zone->random.Roll(focus))
 			{
-				Message(MT_Spells,"You twincast %s!",spells[spell_id].name);
+				Message(Chat::Spells,"You twincast %s!", spells[spell_id].name);
 				SpellFinished(spell_id, target, EQEmu::spells::CastingSlot::Item, 0, -1, spells[spell_id].ResistDiff);
 			}
 		}
@@ -4887,16 +4887,16 @@ void Mob::SlowMitigation(Mob* caster)
 	if (GetSlowMitigation() && caster && caster->IsClient())
 	{
 		if ((GetSlowMitigation() > 0) && (GetSlowMitigation() < 26))
-			caster->Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, SLOW_MOSTLY_SUCCESSFUL);
+			caster->Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, SLOW_MOSTLY_SUCCESSFUL);
 
 		else if ((GetSlowMitigation() >= 26) && (GetSlowMitigation() < 74))
-			caster->Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, SLOW_PARTIALLY_SUCCESSFUL);
+			caster->Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, SLOW_PARTIALLY_SUCCESSFUL);
 
 		else if ((GetSlowMitigation() >= 74) && (GetSlowMitigation() < 101))
-			caster->Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, SLOW_SLIGHTLY_SUCCESSFUL);
+			caster->Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, SLOW_SLIGHTLY_SUCCESSFUL);
 
 		else if (GetSlowMitigation() > 100)
-			caster->Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, SPELL_OPPOSITE_EFFECT);
+			caster->Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, SPELL_OPPOSITE_EFFECT);
 	}
 }
 

zone/mob_ai.cpp

@@ -578,7 +578,7 @@ void NPC::AI_Stop() {
 
 void Client::AI_Stop() {
 	Mob::AI_Stop();
-	this->Message_StringID(13,PLAYER_REGAIN);
+	this->Message_StringID(Chat::Red,PLAYER_REGAIN);
 
 	auto app = new EQApplicationPacket(OP_Charm, sizeof(Charm_Struct));
 	Charm_Struct *ps = (Charm_Struct*)app->pBuffer;
@@ -1667,9 +1667,9 @@ void NPC::AI_DoMovement() {
 			pause_timer_complete = true;
 			AI_walking_timer->Disable();
 		}
-		
+
 		int32 gridno = CastToNPC()->GetGrid();
-		
+
 		if (gridno > 0 || cur_wp == EQEmu::WaypointStatus::QuestControlNoGrid) {
 			if (pause_timer_complete == true) { // time to pause at wp is over
 				AI_SetupNextWaypoint();
@@ -1685,7 +1685,7 @@ void NPC::AI_DoMovement() {
 						GetY(),
 						GetZ(),
 						GetGrid());
-		
+
 					SetWaypointPause();
 					SetAppearance(eaStanding, false);
 					if (cur_wp_pause > 0) {
@@ -2029,14 +2029,14 @@ void Mob::StartEnrage()
 
 	// start the timer. need to call IsEnraged frequently since we dont have callback timers :-/
 	bEnraged = true;
-	entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, true, 200, MT_NPCEnrage, NPC_ENRAGE_START, GetCleanName());
+	entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, true, 200, Chat::NPCEnrage, NPC_ENRAGE_START, GetCleanName());
 }
 
 void Mob::ProcessEnrage(){
 	if(IsEnraged()){
 		Timer *timer = GetSpecialAbilityTimer(SPECATK_ENRAGE);
 		if(timer && timer->Check()){
-			entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, true, 200, MT_NPCEnrage, NPC_ENRAGE_END, GetCleanName());
+			entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, true, 200, Chat::NPCEnrage, NPC_ENRAGE_END, GetCleanName());
 
 			int enraged_cooldown = GetSpecialAbilityParam(SPECATK_ENRAGE, 2);
 			enraged_cooldown = enraged_cooldown > 0 ? enraged_cooldown : EnragedTimer;
@@ -2057,9 +2057,9 @@ bool Mob::Flurry(ExtraAttackOptions *opts)
 	Mob *target = GetTarget();
 	if (target) {
 		if (!IsPet()) {
-			entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, true, 200, MT_NPCFlurry, NPC_FLURRY, GetCleanName(), target->GetCleanName());
+			entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, true, 200, Chat::NPCFlurry, NPC_FLURRY, GetCleanName(), target->GetCleanName());
 		} else {
-			entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, true, 200, MT_PetFlurry, NPC_FLURRY, GetCleanName(), target->GetCleanName());
+			entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, true, 200, Chat::PetFlurry, NPC_FLURRY, GetCleanName(), target->GetCleanName());
 		}
 
 		int num_attacks = GetSpecialAbilityParam(SPECATK_FLURRY, 1);
@@ -2096,9 +2096,9 @@ bool Mob::Rampage(ExtraAttackOptions *opts)
 {
 	int index_hit = 0;
 	if (!IsPet())
-		entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, true, 200, MT_NPCRampage, NPC_RAMPAGE, GetCleanName());
+		entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, true, 200, Chat::NPCRampage, NPC_RAMPAGE, GetCleanName());
 	else
-		entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, true, 200, MT_PetFlurry, NPC_RAMPAGE, GetCleanName());
+		entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, true, 200, Chat::PetFlurry, NPC_RAMPAGE, GetCleanName());
 
 	int rampage_targets = GetSpecialAbilityParam(SPECATK_RAMPAGE, 1);
 	if (rampage_targets == 0) // if set to 0 or not set in the DB
@@ -2153,9 +2153,9 @@ void Mob::AreaRampage(ExtraAttackOptions *opts)
 {
 	int index_hit = 0;
 	if (!IsPet()) { // do not know every pet AA so thought it safer to add this
-		entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, true, 200, MT_NPCRampage, AE_RAMPAGE, GetCleanName());
+		entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, true, 200, Chat::NPCRampage, AE_RAMPAGE, GetCleanName());
 	} else {
-		entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, true, 200, MT_PetFlurry, AE_RAMPAGE, GetCleanName());
+		entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, true, 200, Chat::PetFlurry, AE_RAMPAGE, GetCleanName());
 	}
 
 	int rampage_targets = GetSpecialAbilityParam(SPECATK_AREA_RAMPAGE, 1);

zone/mob_movement_manager.cpp

@@ -835,27 +835,27 @@ void MobMovementManager::DumpStats(Client *client)
 	auto current_time = static_cast<double>(Timer::GetCurrentTime()) / 1000.0;
 	auto total_time   = current_time - _impl->Stats.LastResetTime;
 
-	client->Message(MT_System, "Dumping Movement Stats:");
+	client->Message(Chat::System, "Dumping Movement Stats:");
 	client->Message(
-		MT_System,
+		Chat::System,
 		"Total Sent: %u (%.2f / sec)",
 		_impl->Stats.TotalSent,
 		static_cast<double>(_impl->Stats.TotalSent) / total_time
 	);
 	client->Message(
-		MT_System,
+		Chat::System,
 		"Total Heading: %u (%.2f / sec)",
 		_impl->Stats.TotalSentHeading,
 		static_cast<double>(_impl->Stats.TotalSentHeading) / total_time
 	);
 	client->Message(
-		MT_System,
+		Chat::System,
 		"Total Movement: %u (%.2f / sec)",
 		_impl->Stats.TotalSentMovement,
 		static_cast<double>(_impl->Stats.TotalSentMovement) / total_time
 	);
 	client->Message(
-		MT_System,
+		Chat::System,
 		"Total Position: %u (%.2f / sec)",
 		_impl->Stats.TotalSentPosition,
 		static_cast<double>(_impl->Stats.TotalSentPosition) / total_time

zone/npc.cpp

@@ -1577,7 +1577,7 @@ void NPC::PickPocket(Client* thief)
 	//make sure were allowed to target them:
 	int over_level = GetLevel();
 	if(over_level > (thief->GetLevel() + THIEF_PICKPOCKET_OVER)) {
-		thief->Message(13, "You are too inexperienced to pick pocket this target");
+		thief->Message(Chat::Red, "You are too inexperienced to pick pocket this target");
 		thief->SendPickPocketResponse(this, 0, PickPocketFailed);
 		//should we check aggro
 		return;
@@ -1587,7 +1587,7 @@ void NPC::PickPocket(Client* thief)
 		if (zone->CanDoCombat())
 			AddToHateList(thief, 50);
 		Say("Stop thief!");
-		thief->Message(13, "You are noticed trying to steal!");
+		thief->Message(Chat::Red, "You are noticed trying to steal!");
 		thief->SendPickPocketResponse(this, 0, PickPocketFailed);
 		return;
 	}
@@ -1744,17 +1744,17 @@ void NPC::Disarm(Client* client, int chance) {
 				SendWearChange(matslot);
 			if ((CastToMob()->GetBodyType() == BT_Humanoid || CastToMob()->GetBodyType() == BT_Summoned) && eslot == EQEmu::invslot::slotPrimary)
 				Say("Ahh! My weapon!");
-			client->Message_StringID(MT_Skills, DISARM_SUCCESS, this->GetCleanName());
+			client->Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, DISARM_SUCCESS, this->GetCleanName());
 			if (chance != 1000)
 				client->CheckIncreaseSkill(EQEmu::skills::SkillDisarm, nullptr, 4);
 			return;
 		}
-		client->Message_StringID(MT_Skills, DISARM_FAILED);
+		client->Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, DISARM_FAILED);
 		if (chance != 1000)
 			client->CheckIncreaseSkill(EQEmu::skills::SkillDisarm, nullptr, 2);
 		return;
 	}
-	client->Message_StringID(MT_Skills, DISARM_FAILED);
+	client->Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, DISARM_FAILED);
 }
 
 void Mob::NPCSpecialAttacks(const char* parse, int permtag, bool reset, bool remove) {

zone/oldcode.cpp

@@ -1198,7 +1198,7 @@ Message(0, "Disc packet id=%d, %x,%x,%x", disc_in->disc_id, disc_in->unknown3[0]
 		char val1[20]={0};
 		char val2[20]={0};
 		uint32 remain = p_timers.GetRemainingTime(pTimerDisciplineReuse);
-		Message_StringID(0,DISCIPLINE_CANUSEIN,ConvertArray((remain)/60,val1),ConvertArray(remain%60,val2));
+		Message_StringID(Chat::WhiteSmoke,DISCIPLINE_CANUSEIN,ConvertArray((remain)/60,val1),ConvertArray(remain%60,val2));
 		//Message(0,"You can use a new discipline in %i minutes %i seconds.", (disc_timer.GetRemainingTime()/1000)/60,	disc_timer.GetRemainingTime()/1000%60);
 		return;
 	}

zone/pathing.cpp

@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ void Client::SendPathPacket(const std::vector<FindPerson_Point> &points) {
 		auto points = EQEmu::any_cast<std::vector<FindPerson_Point>>(result);
 		if (points.size() < 2) {
 			if (Admin() > 10) {
-				Message(MT_System, "Too few points");
+				Message(Chat::System, "Too few points");
 			}
 		
 			EQApplicationPacket outapp(OP_FindPersonReply, 0);
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ void Client::SendPathPacket(const std::vector<FindPerson_Point> &points) {
 		
 		if (points.size() > 36) {
 			if (Admin() > 10) {
-				Message(MT_System, "Too many points %u", points.size());
+				Message(Chat::System, "Too many points %u", points.size());
 			}
 		
 			EQApplicationPacket outapp(OP_FindPersonReply, 0);
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ void Client::SendPathPacket(const std::vector<FindPerson_Point> &points) {
 		}
 		
 		if (Admin() > 10) {
-			Message(MT_System, "Total points %u", points.size());
+			Message(Chat::System, "Total points %u", points.size());
 		}
 		
 		int len = sizeof(FindPersonResult_Struct) + (points.size() + 1) * sizeof(FindPerson_Point);

zone/pets.cpp

@@ -212,7 +212,7 @@ void Mob::MakePoweredPet(uint16 spell_id, const char* pettype, int16 petpower,
 	//lookup our pets table record for this type
 	PetRecord record;
 	if(!database.GetPoweredPetEntry(pettype, act_power, &record)) {
-		Message(13, "Unable to find data for pet %s", pettype);
+		Message(Chat::Red, "Unable to find data for pet %s", pettype);
 		Log(Logs::General, Logs::Error, "Unable to find data for pet %s, check pets table.", pettype);
 		return;
 	}
@@ -220,7 +220,7 @@ void Mob::MakePoweredPet(uint16 spell_id, const char* pettype, int16 petpower,
 	//find the NPC data for the specified NPC type
 	const NPCType *base = database.LoadNPCTypesData(record.npc_type);
 	if(base == nullptr) {
-		Message(13, "Unable to load NPC data for pet %s", pettype);
+		Message(Chat::Red, "Unable to load NPC data for pet %s", pettype);
 		Log(Logs::General, Logs::Error, "Unable to load NPC data for pet %s (NPC ID %d), check pets and npc_types tables.", pettype, record.npc_type);
 		return;
 	}

zone/questmgr.cpp

@@ -807,13 +807,13 @@ void QuestManager::changedeity(int diety_id) {
 		if(initiator->IsClient())
 		{
 			initiator->SetDeity(diety_id);
-			initiator->Message(15,"Your Deity has been changed/set to: %i", diety_id);
+			initiator->Message(Chat::Yellow,"Your Deity has been changed/set to: %i", diety_id);
 			initiator->Save(1);
 			initiator->Kick("Deity change by QuestManager");
 		}
 		else
 		{
-			initiator->Message(15,"Error changing Deity");
+			initiator->Message(Chat::Yellow,"Error changing Deity");
 		}
 	}
 }
@@ -929,11 +929,11 @@ void QuestManager::surname(const char *name) {
 		if(initiator->IsClient())
 		{
 			initiator->ChangeLastName(name);
-			initiator->Message(15,"Your surname has been changed/set to: %s", name);
+			initiator->Message(Chat::Yellow,"Your surname has been changed/set to: %s", name);
 		}
 		else
 		{
-			initiator->Message(15,"Error changing/setting surname");
+			initiator->Message(Chat::Yellow,"Error changing/setting surname");
 		}
 	}
 }
@@ -986,11 +986,11 @@ uint16 QuestManager::scribespells(uint8 max_level, uint8 min_level) {
 			break;
 		}
 		if (spell_id < 0 || spell_id >= SPDAT_RECORDS) {
-			initiator->Message(13, "FATAL ERROR: Spell id out-of-range (id: %i, min: 0, max: %i)", spell_id, SPDAT_RECORDS);
+			initiator->Message(Chat::Red, "FATAL ERROR: Spell id out-of-range (id: %i, min: 0, max: %i)", spell_id, SPDAT_RECORDS);
 			return count;
 		}
 		if (book_slot < 0 || book_slot >= EQEmu::spells::SPELLBOOK_SIZE) {
-			initiator->Message(13, "FATAL ERROR: Book slot out-of-range (slot: %i, min: 0, max: %i)", book_slot, EQEmu::spells::SPELLBOOK_SIZE);
+			initiator->Message(Chat::Red, "FATAL ERROR: Book slot out-of-range (slot: %i, min: 0, max: %i)", book_slot, EQEmu::spells::SPELLBOOK_SIZE);
 			return count;
 		}
 
@@ -1008,7 +1008,7 @@ uint16 QuestManager::scribespells(uint8 max_level, uint8 min_level) {
 
 			uint16 spell_id_ = (uint16)spell_id;
 			if ((spell_id_ != spell_id) || (spell_id != spell_id_)) {
-				initiator->Message(13, "FATAL ERROR: Type conversion data loss with spell_id (%i != %u)", spell_id, spell_id_);
+				initiator->Message(Chat::Red, "FATAL ERROR: Type conversion data loss with spell_id (%i != %u)", spell_id, spell_id_);
 				return count;
 			}
 
@@ -1059,7 +1059,7 @@ uint16 QuestManager::traindiscs(uint8 max_level, uint8 min_level) {
 
 	for( ; spell_id < SPDAT_RECORDS; ++spell_id) {
 		if (spell_id < 0 || spell_id >= SPDAT_RECORDS) {
-			initiator->Message(13, "FATAL ERROR: Spell id out-of-range (id: %i, min: 0, max: %i)", spell_id, SPDAT_RECORDS);
+			initiator->Message(Chat::Red, "FATAL ERROR: Spell id out-of-range (id: %i, min: 0, max: %i)", spell_id, SPDAT_RECORDS);
 			return count;
 		}
 
@@ -1077,7 +1077,7 @@ uint16 QuestManager::traindiscs(uint8 max_level, uint8 min_level) {
 
 			uint16 spell_id_ = (uint16)spell_id;
 			if ((spell_id_ != spell_id) || (spell_id != spell_id_)) {
-				initiator->Message(13, "FATAL ERROR: Type conversion data loss with spell_id (%i != %u)", spell_id, spell_id_);
+				initiator->Message(Chat::Red, "FATAL ERROR: Type conversion data loss with spell_id (%i != %u)", spell_id, spell_id_);
 				return count;
 			}
 
@@ -1086,7 +1086,7 @@ uint16 QuestManager::traindiscs(uint8 max_level, uint8 min_level) {
 
 			for (uint32 r = 0; r < MAX_PP_DISCIPLINES; r++) {
 				if (initiator->GetPP().disciplines.values[r] == spell_id_) {
-					initiator->Message(13, "You already know this discipline.");
+					initiator->Message(Chat::Red, "You already know this discipline.");
 					break; // continue the 1st loop
 				}
 				else if (initiator->GetPP().disciplines.values[r] == 0) {
@@ -1190,7 +1190,7 @@ void QuestManager::givecash(int copper, int silver, int gold, int platinum) {
 		}
 		tmp += " pieces.";
 		if (initiator)
-			initiator->Message(MT_OOC, tmp.c_str());
+			initiator->Message(Chat::OOC, tmp.c_str());
 	}
 }
 
@@ -2164,7 +2164,7 @@ bool QuestManager::createBot(const char *name, const char *lastname, uint8 level
 	{
 		if(Bot::SpawnedBotCount(initiator->CharacterID()) >= MaxBotCreate)
 		{
-			initiator->Message(15,"You have the maximum number of bots allowed.");
+			initiator->Message(Chat::Yellow,"You have the maximum number of bots allowed.");
 			return false;
 		}
 
@@ -2657,13 +2657,13 @@ uint16 QuestManager::CreateInstance(const char *zone, int16 version, uint32 dura
 		uint16 id = 0;
 		if(!database.GetUnusedInstanceID(id))
 		{
-			initiator->Message(13, "Server was unable to find a free instance id.");
+			initiator->Message(Chat::Red, "Server was unable to find a free instance id.");
 			return 0;
 		}
 
 		if(!database.CreateInstance(id, zone_id, version, duration))
 		{
-			initiator->Message(13, "Server was unable to create a new instance.");
+			initiator->Message(Chat::Red, "Server was unable to create a new instance.");
 			return 0;
 		}
 		return id;
@@ -2776,9 +2776,9 @@ void QuestManager::RemoveFromInstance(uint16 instance_id)
 	if (initiator)
 	{
 		if (database.RemoveClientFromInstance(instance_id, initiator->CharacterID()))
-			initiator->Message(MT_Say, "Removed client from instance.");
+			initiator->Message(Chat::Say, "Removed client from instance.");
 		else
-			initiator->Message(MT_Say, "Failed to remove client from instance.");
+			initiator->Message(Chat::Say, "Failed to remove client from instance.");
 	}
 }
 
@@ -2794,11 +2794,11 @@ void QuestManager::RemoveAllFromInstance(uint16 instance_id)
 		std::list<uint32> charid_list;
 
 		if (database.RemoveClientsFromInstance(instance_id))
-			initiator->Message(MT_Say, "Removed all players from instance.");
+			initiator->Message(Chat::Say, "Removed all players from instance.");
 		else
 		{
 			database.GetCharactersInInstance(instance_id, charid_list);
-			initiator->Message(MT_Say, "Failed to remove %i player(s) from instance.", charid_list.size()); // once the expedition system is in, this message it not relevant
+			initiator->Message(Chat::Say, "Failed to remove %i player(s) from instance.", charid_list.size()); // once the expedition system is in, this message it not relevant
 		}
 	}
 }

zone/special_attacks.cpp

@@ -177,7 +177,7 @@ void Mob::DoSpecialAttackDamage(Mob *who, EQEmu::skills::SkillType skill, int32
 				auto fbash = GetFuriousBash(itm->Focus.Effect);
 				hate = hate * (100 + fbash) / 100;
 				if (fbash)
-					Message_StringID(MT_Spells, GLOWS_RED, itm->Name);
+					Message_StringID(Chat::Spells, GLOWS_RED, itm->Name);
 			}
 		}
 	}
@@ -283,7 +283,7 @@ void Client::OPCombatAbility(const CombatAbility_Struct *ca_atk)
 		return;
 
 	if (!p_timers.Expired(&database, timer, false)) {
-		Message(13, "Ability recovery time not yet met.");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "Ability recovery time not yet met.");
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -530,7 +530,7 @@ void Mob::TryBackstab(Mob *other, int ReuseTime) {
 	if(IsClient()) {
 		const EQEmu::ItemInstance *wpn = CastToClient()->GetInv().GetItem(EQEmu::invslot::slotPrimary);
 		if (!wpn || (wpn->GetItem()->ItemType != EQEmu::item::ItemType1HPiercing)){
-			Message_StringID(13, BACKSTAB_WEAPON);
+			Message_StringID(Chat::Red, BACKSTAB_WEAPON);
 			return;
 		}
 	}
@@ -720,11 +720,11 @@ void Client::RangedAttack(Mob* other, bool CanDoubleAttack) {
 	float dist = DistanceSquared(m_Position, other->GetPosition());
 	if(dist > range) {
 		Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Combat, "Ranged attack out of range... client should catch this. (%f > %f).\n", dist, range);
-		Message_StringID(13,TARGET_OUT_OF_RANGE);//Client enforces range and sends the message, this is a backup just incase.
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Red,TARGET_OUT_OF_RANGE);//Client enforces range and sends the message, this is a backup just incase.
 		return;
 	}
 	else if(dist < (RuleI(Combat, MinRangedAttackDist)*RuleI(Combat, MinRangedAttackDist))){
-		Message_StringID(15,RANGED_TOO_CLOSE);//Client enforces range and sends the message, this is a backup just incase.
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Yellow,RANGED_TOO_CLOSE);//Client enforces range and sends the message, this is a backup just incase.
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -1273,11 +1273,11 @@ void Client::ThrowingAttack(Mob* other, bool CanDoubleAttack) { //old was 51
 	float dist = DistanceSquared(m_Position, other->GetPosition());
 	if(dist > range) {
 		Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Combat, "Throwing attack out of range... client should catch this. (%f > %f).\n", dist, range);
-		Message_StringID(13,TARGET_OUT_OF_RANGE);//Client enforces range and sends the message, this is a backup just incase.
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Red,TARGET_OUT_OF_RANGE);//Client enforces range and sends the message, this is a backup just incase.
 		return;
 	}
 	else if(dist < (RuleI(Combat, MinRangedAttackDist)*RuleI(Combat, MinRangedAttackDist))){
-		Message_StringID(15,RANGED_TOO_CLOSE);//Client enforces range and sends the message, this is a backup just incase.
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Yellow,RANGED_TOO_CLOSE);//Client enforces range and sends the message, this is a backup just incase.
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -1566,7 +1566,7 @@ void NPC::DoClassAttacks(Mob *target) {
 	//general stuff, for all classes....
 	//only gets used when their primary ability get used too
 	if (taunting && HasOwner() && target->IsNPC() && target->GetBodyType() != BT_Undead && taunt_time) {
-		this->GetOwner()->Message_StringID(MT_PetResponse, PET_TAUNTING);
+		this->GetOwner()->Message_StringID(Chat::PetResponse, PET_TAUNTING);
 		Taunt(target->CastToNPC(), false);
 	}
 
@@ -1898,7 +1898,7 @@ void Mob::Taunt(NPC *who, bool always_succeed, int chance_bonus, bool FromSpell,
 	// Support for how taunt worked pre 2000 on LIVE - Can not taunt NPC over your level.
 	if ((RuleB(Combat, TauntOverLevel) == false) && (level_difference < 0) ||
 	    who->GetSpecialAbility(IMMUNE_TAUNT)) {
-		Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, FAILED_TAUNT);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, FAILED_TAUNT);
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -1955,10 +1955,10 @@ void Mob::Taunt(NPC *who, bool always_succeed, int chance_bonus, bool FromSpell,
 			if (who->CanTalk())
 				who->Say_StringID(SUCCESSFUL_TAUNT, GetCleanName());
 		} else {
-			Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, FAILED_TAUNT);
+			Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, FAILED_TAUNT);
 		}
 	} else {
-		Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, FAILED_TAUNT);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, FAILED_TAUNT);
 	}
 
 	if (HasSkillProcs())
@@ -2003,10 +2003,10 @@ void Mob::InstillDoubt(Mob *who) {
 		SpellOnTarget(229, who, false, true, -2000);
 		//is there a success message?
 	} else {
-		Message_StringID(4,NOT_SCARING);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::LightBlue,NOT_SCARING);
 		//Idea from WR:
 		/* if (target->IsNPC() && zone->random.Int(0,99) < 10 ) {
-			entity_list.MessageClose(target, false, 50, MT_NPCRampage, "%s lashes out in anger!",target->GetName());
+			entity_list.MessageClose(target, false, 50, Chat::NPCRampage, "%s lashes out in anger!",target->GetName());
 			//should we actually do this? and the range is completely made up, unconfirmed
 			entity_list.AEAttack(target, 50);
 		}*/
@@ -2033,7 +2033,7 @@ int Mob::TryHeadShot(Mob *defender, EQEmu::skills::SkillType skillInUse)
 				chance = chance * norm / 100;
 			chance += aabonuses.HeadShot[0] + spellbonuses.HeadShot[0] + itembonuses.HeadShot[0];
 			if (zone->random.Int(1, 1000) <= chance) {
-				entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, false, 200, MT_CritMelee, FATAL_BOW_SHOT,
+				entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, false, 200, Chat::MeleeCrit, FATAL_BOW_SHOT,
 								  GetName());
 				return HeadShot_Dmg;
 			}
@@ -2078,7 +2078,7 @@ int Mob::TryAssassinate(Mob *defender, EQEmu::skills::SkillType skillInUse)
 
 		if (Assassinate_Dmg && Assassinate_Level && (defender->GetLevel() <= Assassinate_Level)) {
 			if (zone->random.Int(1, 1000) <= chance) {
-				entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, false, 200, MT_CritMelee, ASSASSINATES,
+				entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, false, 200, Chat::MeleeCrit, ASSASSINATES,
 								  GetName());
 				return Assassinate_Dmg;
 			}

zone/spell_effects.cpp

@@ -471,7 +471,7 @@ bool Mob::SpellEffect(Mob* caster, uint16 spell_id, float partial, int level_ove
 					if(zone->random.Roll(RuleI(Spells, SuccorFailChance))) { //2% Fail chance by default
 
 						if(IsClient()) {
-							CastToClient()->Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure,SUCCOR_FAIL);
+							CastToClient()->Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure,SUCCOR_FAIL);
 						}
 						break;
 					}
@@ -638,11 +638,11 @@ bool Mob::SpellEffect(Mob* caster, uint16 spell_id, float partial, int level_ove
 								CastToClient()->SummonItem(13073, fcharges);
 							}
 							else{
-								Message(13, "You can only transmute flesh to bone.");
+								Message(Chat::Red, "You can only transmute flesh to bone.");
 							}
 						}
 					else{
-						Message(13, "You can only transmute flesh to bone.");
+						Message(Chat::Red, "You can only transmute flesh to bone.");
 					}
 				}
 				break;
@@ -703,7 +703,7 @@ bool Mob::SpellEffect(Mob* caster, uint16 spell_id, float partial, int level_ove
 						(caster->IsNPC() && !RuleB(Spells, NPCIgnoreBaseImmunity))))))
 				{
 					if (caster)
-						caster->Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, IMMUNE_STUN);
+						caster->Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, IMMUNE_STUN);
 				} else {
 					int stun_resist = itembonuses.StunResist+spellbonuses.StunResist;
 					if (IsClient())
@@ -718,7 +718,7 @@ bool Mob::SpellEffect(Mob* caster, uint16 spell_id, float partial, int level_ove
 						Stun(effect_value);
 					} else {
 						if (IsClient())
-							Message_StringID(MT_Stun, SHAKE_OFF_STUN);
+							Message_StringID(Chat::Stun, SHAKE_OFF_STUN);
 
 						Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Combat, "Stun Resisted. We had %d percent resist chance.", stun_resist);
 					}
@@ -847,14 +847,14 @@ bool Mob::SpellEffect(Mob* caster, uint16 spell_id, float partial, int level_ove
 
 						if(ClosestMob)
 						{
-							Message_StringID(MT_Spells, MessageID);
+							Message_StringID(Chat::Spells, MessageID);
 							SetHeading(CalculateHeadingToTarget(ClosestMob->GetX(), ClosestMob->GetY()));
 							SetTarget(ClosestMob);
 							CastToClient()->SendTargetCommand(ClosestMob->GetID());
 							SentPositionPacket(0.0f, 0.0f, 0.0f, 0.0f, 0, true);
 						}
 						else
-							Message_StringID(clientMessageError, SENSE_NOTHING);
+							Message_StringID(Chat::Red, SENSE_NOTHING);
 					}
 				}
 				break;
@@ -939,14 +939,14 @@ bool Mob::SpellEffect(Mob* caster, uint16 spell_id, float partial, int level_ove
 					{
 						if(!zone->CanBind())
 						{
-							Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, CANNOT_BIND);
+							Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, CANNOT_BIND);
 							break;
 						}
 						if(!zone->IsCity())
 						{
 							if(caster != this)
 							{
-								Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, CANNOT_BIND);
+								Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, CANNOT_BIND);
 								break;
 							}
 							else
@@ -1039,7 +1039,7 @@ bool Mob::SpellEffect(Mob* caster, uint16 spell_id, float partial, int level_ove
 					if(zone->random.Roll(effect_value))
 						Gate(spells[spell_id].base2[i] - 1);
 					else if (caster)
-						caster->Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure,GATE_FAIL);
+						caster->Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure,GATE_FAIL);
 				}
 				break;
 			}
@@ -1051,7 +1051,7 @@ bool Mob::SpellEffect(Mob* caster, uint16 spell_id, float partial, int level_ove
 #endif
 				if(GetSpecialAbility(UNDISPELLABLE)){
 					if (caster)
-						caster->Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, SPELL_NO_EFFECT, spells[spell_id].name);
+						caster->Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, SPELL_NO_EFFECT, spells[spell_id].name);
 					break;
 				}
 
@@ -1077,7 +1077,7 @@ bool Mob::SpellEffect(Mob* caster, uint16 spell_id, float partial, int level_ove
 #endif
 				if(GetSpecialAbility(UNDISPELLABLE)){
 					if (caster)
-						caster->Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, SPELL_NO_EFFECT, spells[spell_id].name);
+						caster->Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, SPELL_NO_EFFECT, spells[spell_id].name);
 					break;
 				}
 
@@ -1103,7 +1103,7 @@ bool Mob::SpellEffect(Mob* caster, uint16 spell_id, float partial, int level_ove
 #endif
 				if(GetSpecialAbility(UNDISPELLABLE)){
 					if (caster)
-						caster->Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, SPELL_NO_EFFECT, spells[spell_id].name);
+						caster->Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, SPELL_NO_EFFECT, spells[spell_id].name);
 					break;
 				}
 
@@ -1155,7 +1155,7 @@ bool Mob::SpellEffect(Mob* caster, uint16 spell_id, float partial, int level_ove
 				snprintf(effect_desc, _EDLEN, "Summon Item: %s (id %d)", itemname, spell.base[i]);
 #endif
 				if (!item) {
-					Message(13, "Unable to summon item %d. Item not found.", spell.base[i]);
+					Message(Chat::Red, "Unable to summon item %d. Item not found.", spell.base[i]);
 				} else if (IsClient()) {
 					Client *c = CastToClient();
 					if (c->CheckLoreConflict(item)) {
@@ -1194,10 +1194,10 @@ bool Mob::SpellEffect(Mob* caster, uint16 spell_id, float partial, int level_ove
 
 				if (!SummonedItem || !SummonedItem->IsClassBag()) {
 					if (caster)
-						caster->Message(13, "SE_SummonItemIntoBag but no bag has been summoned!");
+						caster->Message(Chat::Red, "SE_SummonItemIntoBag but no bag has been summoned!");
 				} else if ((slot = SummonedItem->FirstOpenSlot()) == 0xff) {
 					if (caster)
-						caster->Message(13, "SE_SummonItemIntoBag but no room in summoned bag!");
+						caster->Message(Chat::Red, "SE_SummonItemIntoBag but no room in summoned bag!");
 				} else if (IsClient()) {
 					if (CastToClient()->CheckLoreConflict(item)) {
 						CastToClient()->DuplicateLoreMessage(spell.base[i]);
@@ -1235,7 +1235,7 @@ bool Mob::SpellEffect(Mob* caster, uint16 spell_id, float partial, int level_ove
 #endif
 				if(GetPet())
 				{
-					Message_StringID(MT_Shout, ONLY_ONE_PET);
+					Message_StringID(Chat::Shout, ONLY_ONE_PET);
 				}
 				else
 				{
@@ -1516,7 +1516,7 @@ bool Mob::SpellEffect(Mob* caster, uint16 spell_id, float partial, int level_ove
 					{
 						WipeHateList();
 					}
-					Message(13, "Your mind fogs. Who are my friends? Who are my enemies?... it was all so clear a moment ago...");
+					Message(Chat::Red, "Your mind fogs. Who are my friends? Who are my enemies?... it was all so clear a moment ago...");
 				}
 				break;
 			}
@@ -1537,7 +1537,7 @@ bool Mob::SpellEffect(Mob* caster, uint16 spell_id, float partial, int level_ove
 					&& caster && (!caster->IsNPC() || (caster->IsNPC() && !RuleB(Spells, NPCIgnoreBaseImmunity)))))
 				{
 					if (caster)
-						caster->Message_StringID(MT_Shout, IMMUNE_STUN);
+						caster->Message_StringID(Chat::Shout, IMMUNE_STUN);
 				}
 				else
 				{
@@ -1644,12 +1644,12 @@ bool Mob::SpellEffect(Mob* caster, uint16 spell_id, float partial, int level_ove
 				{
 					if(caster == this)
 					{
-						Message_StringID(MT_Spells,
+						Message_StringID(Chat::Spells,
 							SENTINEL_TRIG_YOU);
 					}
 					else
 					{
-						caster->Message_StringID(MT_Spells,
+						caster->Message_StringID(Chat::Spells,
 							SENTINEL_TRIG_OTHER, GetCleanName());
 					}
 				}
@@ -1757,7 +1757,7 @@ bool Mob::SpellEffect(Mob* caster, uint16 spell_id, float partial, int level_ove
 					Group* group = entity_list.GetGroupByClient(TargetClient);
 					if(group) {
 						if(!group->IsGroupMember(TargetClient)) {
-							Message(13, "Your target must be a group member for this spell.");
+							Message(Chat::Red, "Your target must be a group member for this spell.");
 							break;
 						}
 					}
@@ -1770,13 +1770,13 @@ bool Mob::SpellEffect(Mob* caster, uint16 spell_id, float partial, int level_ove
 							if(gid < 11)
 							{
 								if(r->GetGroup(TargetClient->GetName()) != gid) {
-									Message(13, "Your target must be a group member for this spell.");
+									Message(Chat::Red, "Your target must be a group member for this spell.");
 									break;
 								}
 							}
 						} else {
 							if(TargetClient != this->CastToClient()) {
-								Message(13, "Your target must be a group member for this spell.");
+								Message(Chat::Red, "Your target must be a group member for this spell.");
 								break;
 							}
 						}
@@ -1790,26 +1790,26 @@ bool Mob::SpellEffect(Mob* caster, uint16 spell_id, float partial, int level_ove
 							Corpse *corpse = entity_list.GetCorpseByOwner(TargetClient);
 							if(corpse) {
 								if(TargetClient == this->CastToClient())
-									Message_StringID(4, SUMMONING_CORPSE, TargetClient->CastToMob()->GetCleanName());
+									Message_StringID(Chat::LightBlue, SUMMONING_CORPSE, TargetClient->CastToMob()->GetCleanName());
 								else
-									Message_StringID(4, SUMMONING_CORPSE_OTHER, TargetClient->CastToMob()->GetCleanName());
+									Message_StringID(Chat::LightBlue, SUMMONING_CORPSE_OTHER, TargetClient->CastToMob()->GetCleanName());
 
 								corpse->Summon(CastToClient(), true, true);
 							}
 							else {
 								// No corpse found in the zone
-								Message_StringID(4, CORPSE_CANT_SENSE);
+								Message_StringID(Chat::LightBlue, CORPSE_CANT_SENSE);
 							}
 						}
 						else if (caster) {
 							char level[4];
 							ConvertArray(effect_value, level);
-							caster->Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, 
+							caster->Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure,
 								SPELL_LEVEL_REQ, level);
 						}
 					}
 					else {
-						Message_StringID(4, TARGET_NOT_FOUND);
+						Message_StringID(Chat::LightBlue, TARGET_NOT_FOUND);
 						Log(Logs::General, Logs::Error, "%s attempted to cast spell id %u with spell effect SE_SummonCorpse, but could not cast target into a Client object.", GetCleanName(), spell_id);
 					}
 				}
@@ -1937,7 +1937,7 @@ bool Mob::SpellEffect(Mob* caster, uint16 spell_id, float partial, int level_ove
 							continue;
 						if (effect_value >= static_cast<int>(buffs[j].counters)) {
 							if (caster) {
-								caster->Message(MT_Spells,"You have cured your target of %s!",spells[buffs[j].spellid].name);
+								caster->Message(Chat::Spells,"You have cured your target of %s!",spells[buffs[j].spellid].name);
 								caster->CastOnCurer(buffs[j].spellid);
 								CastOnCure(buffs[j].spellid);
 							}
@@ -1971,7 +1971,7 @@ bool Mob::SpellEffect(Mob* caster, uint16 spell_id, float partial, int level_ove
 						if (effect_value >= static_cast<int>(buffs[j].counters))
 						{
 							if (caster) {
-								caster->Message(MT_Spells,"You have cured your target of %s!",spells[buffs[j].spellid].name);
+								caster->Message(Chat::Spells,"You have cured your target of %s!",spells[buffs[j].spellid].name);
 								caster->CastOnCurer(buffs[j].spellid);
 								CastOnCure(buffs[j].spellid);
 							}
@@ -2007,7 +2007,7 @@ bool Mob::SpellEffect(Mob* caster, uint16 spell_id, float partial, int level_ove
 						if (effect_value >= static_cast<int>(buffs[j].counters))
 						{
 							if (caster) {
-								caster->Message(MT_Spells,"You have cured your target of %s!",spells[buffs[j].spellid].name);
+								caster->Message(Chat::Spells,"You have cured your target of %s!",spells[buffs[j].spellid].name);
 								caster->CastOnCurer(buffs[j].spellid);
 								CastOnCure(buffs[j].spellid);
 							}
@@ -2042,7 +2042,7 @@ bool Mob::SpellEffect(Mob* caster, uint16 spell_id, float partial, int level_ove
 							continue;
 						if (effect_value >= static_cast<int>(buffs[j].counters)) {
 							if (caster) {
-								caster->Message(MT_Spells,"You have cured your target of %s!",spells[buffs[j].spellid].name);
+								caster->Message(Chat::Spells,"You have cured your target of %s!",spells[buffs[j].spellid].name);
 								caster->CastOnCurer(buffs[j].spellid);
 								CastOnCure(buffs[j].spellid);
 							}
@@ -2068,7 +2068,7 @@ bool Mob::SpellEffect(Mob* caster, uint16 spell_id, float partial, int level_ove
 					if(GetLevel() <= 52)
 						CastToNPC()->Depop(true);
 					else
-						Message(13, "Your target is too high level to be affected by this spell.");
+						Message(Chat::Red, "Your target is too high level to be affected by this spell.");
 				}
 				break;
 			}
@@ -2115,10 +2115,10 @@ bool Mob::SpellEffect(Mob* caster, uint16 spell_id, float partial, int level_ove
 					CastToClient()->MovePC(zone->GetZoneID(), zone->GetInstanceID(), caster->GetX(),
 							       caster->GetY(), caster->GetZ(), caster->GetHeading(), 2,
 							       SummonPC);
-					Message(15, "You have been summoned!");
+					Message(Chat::Yellow, "You have been summoned!");
 					entity_list.ClearAggro(this);
 				} else
-					caster->Message(13, "This spell can only be cast on players.");
+					caster->Message(Chat::Red, "This spell can only be cast on players.");
 
 				break;
 			}
@@ -2725,13 +2725,13 @@ bool Mob::SpellEffect(Mob* caster, uint16 spell_id, float partial, int level_ove
 			case SE_MassGroupBuff:{
 
 				SetMGB(true);
-				Message_StringID(MT_Disciplines, MGB_STRING);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Disciplines, MGB_STRING);
 				break;
 			}
 
 			case SE_IllusionOther: {
 				SetProjectIllusion(true);
-				Message(10, "The power of your next illusion spell will flow to your grouped target in your place.");
+				Message(Chat::NPCQuestSay, "The power of your next illusion spell will flow to your grouped target in your place.");
 				break;
 			}
 
@@ -3572,7 +3572,7 @@ void Mob::DoBuffTic(const Buffs_Struct &buff, int slot, Mob *caster)
 				if (IsAIControlled()) {
 					WipeHateList();
 				}
-				Message(13, "Your mind fogs. Who are my friends? Who are my enemies?... it was all so "
+				Message(Chat::Red, "Your mind fogs. Who are my friends? Who are my enemies?... it was all so "
 					    "clear a moment ago...");
 			}
 			break;
@@ -3643,7 +3643,7 @@ void Mob::DoBuffTic(const Buffs_Struct &buff, int slot, Mob *caster)
 		case SE_Invisibility2:
 		case SE_InvisVsUndead2: {
 			if (buff.ticsremaining <= 3 && buff.ticsremaining > 1) {
-				Message_StringID(MT_Spells, INVIS_BEGIN_BREAK);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Spells, INVIS_BEGIN_BREAK);
 			}
 			break;
 		}
@@ -4047,7 +4047,7 @@ void Mob::BuffFadeBySlot(int slot, bool iRecalcBonuses)
 		if(p->IsPet())
 			notify = p->GetOwner();
 		if(p) {
-			notify->Message_StringID(MT_WornOff, SPELL_WORN_OFF_OF,
+			notify->Message_StringID(Chat::SpellWornOff, SPELL_WORN_OFF_OF,
 				spells[buffs[slot].spellid].name, GetCleanName());
 		}
 	}
@@ -5406,7 +5406,7 @@ int16 Client::GetFocusEffect(focusType type, uint16 spell_id)
 			default:
 				break;
 			}
-			Message_StringID(MT_Spells, string_id, UsedItem->Name);
+			Message_StringID(Chat::Spells, string_id, UsedItem->Name);
 		}
 	}
 
@@ -5814,9 +5814,9 @@ bool Mob::TryDeathSave() {
 				Message(263, "The gods have healed you for %i points of damage.", HealAmt);
 
 				if(spellbonuses.DeathSave[0] == 2)
-					entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, false, 200, MT_CritMelee, DIVINE_INTERVENTION, GetCleanName());
+					entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, false, 200, Chat::MeleeCrit, DIVINE_INTERVENTION, GetCleanName());
 				else
-					entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, false, 200, MT_CritMelee, DEATH_PACT, GetCleanName());
+					entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, false, 200, Chat::MeleeCrit, DEATH_PACT, GetCleanName());
 
 				SendHPUpdate();
 				BuffFadeBySlot(buffSlot);
@@ -5847,9 +5847,9 @@ bool Mob::TryDeathSave() {
 					Message(263, "The gods have healed you for %i points of damage.", HealAmt);
 
 					if(spellbonuses.DeathSave[0] == 2)
-						entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, false, 200, MT_CritMelee, DIVINE_INTERVENTION, GetCleanName());
+						entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, false, 200, Chat::MeleeCrit, DIVINE_INTERVENTION, GetCleanName());
 					else
-						entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, false, 200, MT_CritMelee, DEATH_PACT, GetCleanName());
+						entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, false, 200, Chat::MeleeCrit, DEATH_PACT, GetCleanName());
 
 					SendHPUpdate();
 					BuffFadeBySlot(buffSlot);
@@ -6802,11 +6802,11 @@ void Client::BreakFeignDeathWhenCastOn(bool IsResisted)
 			chance *= 2;
 
 		if(chance && (zone->random.Roll(chance))){
-			Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure,FD_CAST_ON_NO_BREAK);
+			Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure,FD_CAST_ON_NO_BREAK);
 			return;
 		}
 	
 		SetFeigned(false);
-		Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure,FD_CAST_ON);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure,FD_CAST_ON);
 	}
 }

zone/spells.cpp

@@ -180,9 +180,9 @@ bool Mob::CastSpell(uint16 spell_id, uint16 target_id, CastingSlot slot,
 		Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Spell casting canceled: not able to cast now. Valid? %d, casting %d, waiting? %d, spellend? %d, stunned? %d, feared? %d, mezed? %d, silenced? %d, amnesiad? %d",
 			IsValidSpell(spell_id), casting_spell_id, delaytimer, spellend_timer.Enabled(), IsStunned(), IsFeared(), IsMezzed(), IsSilenced(), IsAmnesiad() );
 		if(IsSilenced() && !IsDiscipline(spell_id))
-			Message_StringID(13, SILENCED_STRING);
+			Message_StringID(Chat::Red, SILENCED_STRING);
 		if(IsAmnesiad() && IsDiscipline(spell_id))
-			Message_StringID(13, MELEE_SILENCE);
+			Message_StringID(Chat::Red, MELEE_SILENCE);
 		if(IsClient())
 			CastToClient()->SendSpellBarEnable(spell_id);
 		if(casting_spell_id && IsNPC())
@@ -197,7 +197,7 @@ bool Mob::CastSpell(uint16 spell_id, uint16 target_id, CastingSlot slot,
 		int chance = CastToClient()->GetFocusEffect(focusFcMute, spell_id);//Client only
 
 		if (zone->random.Roll(chance)) {
-			Message_StringID(13, SILENCED_STRING);
+			Message_StringID(Chat::Red, SILENCED_STRING);
 			if(IsClient())
 				CastToClient()->SendSpellBarEnable(spell_id);
 			return(false);
@@ -205,7 +205,7 @@ bool Mob::CastSpell(uint16 spell_id, uint16 target_id, CastingSlot slot,
 	}
 
 	if(IsDetrimentalSpell(spell_id) && !zone->CanDoCombat()){
-		Message_StringID(13, SPELL_WOULDNT_HOLD);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Red, SPELL_WOULDNT_HOLD);
 		if(IsClient())
 			CastToClient()->SendSpellBarEnable(spell_id);
 		if(casting_spell_id && IsNPC())
@@ -257,7 +257,7 @@ bool Mob::CastSpell(uint16 spell_id, uint16 target_id, CastingSlot slot,
 					database.SetHackerFlag(CastToClient()->AccountName(), CastToClient()->GetCleanName(), "Clicking equip-only item with an invalid class");
 				}
 				else {
-					Message_StringID(13, MUST_EQUIP_ITEM);
+					Message_StringID(Chat::Red, MUST_EQUIP_ITEM);
 				}
 				return(false);
 			}
@@ -272,11 +272,11 @@ bool Mob::CastSpell(uint16 spell_id, uint16 target_id, CastingSlot slot,
 					if (CastToClient()->ClientVersion() >= EQEmu::versions::ClientVersion::RoF)
 					{
 						// Line 181 in eqstr_us.txt was changed in RoF+
-						Message(15, "Your race, class, or deity cannot use this item.");
+						Message(Chat::Yellow, "Your race, class, or deity cannot use this item.");
 					}
 					else
 					{
-						Message_StringID(13, CANNOT_USE_ITEM);
+						Message_StringID(Chat::Red, CANNOT_USE_ITEM);
 					}
 				}
 				return(false);
@@ -289,7 +289,7 @@ bool Mob::CastSpell(uint16 spell_id, uint16 target_id, CastingSlot slot,
 				database.SetHackerFlag(CastToClient()->AccountName(), CastToClient()->GetCleanName(), "Clicking equip-only item without equiping it");
 			}
 			else {
-				Message_StringID(13, MUST_EQUIP_ITEM);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Red, MUST_EQUIP_ITEM);
 			}
 			return(false);
 		}
@@ -370,22 +370,24 @@ bool Mob::DoCastSpell(uint16 spell_id, uint16 target_id, CastingSlot slot,
 		Mob::SetMana(GetMana() - use_mana); // We send StopCasting which will update mana
 		StopCasting();
 
-		Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, fizzle_msg);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, fizzle_msg);
 
-		/* Song Failure Messages */
+		/**
+		 * Song Failure message
+		 */
 		entity_list.FilteredMessageClose_StringID(
-			this, /* Sender */
-			true, /* Skip Sender */
+			this,
+			true,
 			RuleI(Range, SpellMessages), 
-			MT_SpellFailure, /* Type: 289 */
-			(IsClient() ? FilterPCSpells : FilterNPCSpells), /* FilterType: 8 or 9 depending on client/npc */
+			Chat::SpellFailure,
+			(IsClient() ? FilterPCSpells : FilterNPCSpells),
 			(fizzle_msg == MISS_NOTE ? MISSED_NOTE_OTHER : SPELL_FIZZLE_OTHER), 
 			/* 
 				MessageFormat: You miss a note, bringing your song to a close! (if missed note)
 				MessageFormat: A missed note brings %1's song to a close!
 				MessageFormat: %1's spell fizzles!
 			*/
-			GetName() /* Message1 */
+			GetName()
 		);
 
 		TryTriggerOnValueAmount(false, true);
@@ -426,7 +428,7 @@ bool Mob::DoCastSpell(uint16 spell_id, uint16 target_id, CastingSlot slot,
 		Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Spell Error: no target. spell=%d", spell_id);
 		if(IsClient()) {
 			//clients produce messages... npcs should not for this case
-			Message_StringID(13, SPELL_NEED_TAR);
+			Message_StringID(Chat::Red, SPELL_NEED_TAR);
 			InterruptSpell();
 		} else {
 			InterruptSpell(0, 0, 0);	//the 0 args should cause no messages
@@ -459,7 +461,7 @@ bool Mob::DoCastSpell(uint16 spell_id, uint16 target_id, CastingSlot slot,
 				Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Spell Error not enough mana spell=%d mymana=%d cost=%d\n", spell_id, my_curmana, mana_cost);
 				if(IsClient()) {
 					//clients produce messages... npcs should not for this case
-					Message_StringID(13, INSUFFICIENT_MANA);
+					Message_StringID(Chat::Red, INSUFFICIENT_MANA);
 					InterruptSpell();
 				} else {
 					InterruptSpell(0, 0, 0);	//the 0 args should cause no messages
@@ -516,7 +518,7 @@ bool Mob::DoCastSpell(uint16 spell_id, uint16 target_id, CastingSlot slot,
 	if (IsClient() && slot == CastingSlot::Item && item_slot != 0xFFFFFFFF) {
 		auto item = CastToClient()->GetInv().GetItem(item_slot);
 		if (item && item->GetItem())
-			Message_StringID(MT_Spells, BEGINS_TO_GLOW, item->GetItem()->Name);
+			Message_StringID(Chat::Spells, BEGINS_TO_GLOW, item->GetItem()->Name);
 	}
 
 	if (!DoCastingChecks()) {
@@ -573,28 +575,28 @@ bool Mob::DoCastingChecks()
 		if (spell_target && spells[spell_id].targettype != ST_Self && !spell_target->CheckSpellLevelRestriction(spell_id)) {
 			Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Spell %d failed: recipient did not meet the level restrictions", spell_id);
 			if (!IsBardSong(spell_id))
-				Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, SPELL_TOO_POWERFUL);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, SPELL_TOO_POWERFUL);
 			return false;
 		}
 	}
 
 	if (spells[spell_id].zonetype == 1 && !zone->CanCastOutdoor()) {
-		Message_StringID(13, CAST_OUTDOORS);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Red, CAST_OUTDOORS);
 		return false;
 	}
 
 	if (IsEffectInSpell(spell_id, SE_Levitate) && !zone->CanLevitate()) {
-		Message(13, "You can't levitate in this zone.");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "You can't levitate in this zone.");
 		return false;
 	}
 
 	if(zone->IsSpellBlocked(spell_id, glm::vec3(GetPosition()))) {
 		const char *msg = zone->GetSpellBlockedMessage(spell_id, glm::vec3(GetPosition()));
 		if (msg) {
-			Message(13, msg);
+			Message(Chat::Red, msg);
 			return false;
 		} else {
-			Message(13, "You can't cast this spell here.");
+			Message(Chat::Red, "You can't cast this spell here.");
 			return false;
 		}
 	}
@@ -678,7 +680,7 @@ void Client::CheckSongSkillIncrease(uint16 spell_id){
 			if (GetRawSkill(EQEmu::skills::SkillPercussionInstruments) > 0)	// no skill increases if not trained in the instrument
 				CheckIncreaseSkill(EQEmu::skills::SkillPercussionInstruments, nullptr, -15);
 			else
-				Message_StringID(13,NO_INSTRUMENT_SKILL);	// tell the client that they need instrument training
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Red,NO_INSTRUMENT_SKILL);	// tell the client that they need instrument training
 		}
 		else
 			CheckIncreaseSkill(EQEmu::skills::SkillSinging, nullptr, -15);
@@ -688,7 +690,7 @@ void Client::CheckSongSkillIncrease(uint16 spell_id){
 			if (GetRawSkill(EQEmu::skills::SkillStringedInstruments) > 0)
 				CheckIncreaseSkill(EQEmu::skills::SkillStringedInstruments, nullptr, -15);
 			else
-				Message_StringID(13,NO_INSTRUMENT_SKILL);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Red,NO_INSTRUMENT_SKILL);
 		}
 		else
 			CheckIncreaseSkill(EQEmu::skills::SkillSinging, nullptr, -15);
@@ -698,7 +700,7 @@ void Client::CheckSongSkillIncrease(uint16 spell_id){
 			if (GetRawSkill(EQEmu::skills::SkillWindInstruments) > 0)
 				CheckIncreaseSkill(EQEmu::skills::SkillWindInstruments, nullptr, -15);
 			else
-				Message_StringID(13,NO_INSTRUMENT_SKILL);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Red,NO_INSTRUMENT_SKILL);
 		}
 		else
 			CheckIncreaseSkill(EQEmu::skills::SkillSinging, nullptr, -15);
@@ -708,7 +710,7 @@ void Client::CheckSongSkillIncrease(uint16 spell_id){
 			if (GetRawSkill(EQEmu::skills::SkillBrassInstruments) > 0)
 				CheckIncreaseSkill(EQEmu::skills::SkillBrassInstruments, nullptr, -15);
 			else
-				Message_StringID(13,NO_INSTRUMENT_SKILL);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Red,NO_INSTRUMENT_SKILL);
 		}
 		else
 			CheckIncreaseSkill(EQEmu::skills::SkillSinging, nullptr, -15);
@@ -859,7 +861,7 @@ void Mob::InterruptSpell(uint16 message, uint16 color, uint16 spellid)
 	}
 
 	if(casting_spell_aa_id && IsClient()) { //Rest AA Timer on failed cast
-		CastToClient()->Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, ABILITY_FAILED);
+		CastToClient()->Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, ABILITY_FAILED);
 		CastToClient()->ResetAlternateAdvancementTimer(casting_spell_aa_id);
 	}
 
@@ -938,7 +940,7 @@ void Mob::StopCasting()
 	if (IsClient()) {
 		auto c = CastToClient();
 		if (casting_spell_aa_id) { //Rest AA Timer on failed cast
-			c->Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, ABILITY_FAILED);
+			c->Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, ABILITY_FAILED);
 			c->ResetAlternateAdvancementTimer(casting_spell_aa_id);
 		}
 
@@ -967,7 +969,7 @@ void Mob::CastedSpellFinished(uint16 spell_id, uint32 target_id, CastingSlot slo
 	if(IsClient() && slot != CastingSlot::Item && slot != CastingSlot::PotionBelt && spells[spell_id].recast_time > 1000) { // 10 is item
 		if(!CastToClient()->GetPTimers().Expired(&database, pTimerSpellStart + spell_id, false)) {
 			//should we issue a message or send them a spell gem packet?
-			Message_StringID(13, SPELL_RECAST);
+			Message_StringID(Chat::Red, SPELL_RECAST);
 			Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Casting of %d canceled: spell reuse timer not expired", spell_id);
 			StopCasting();
 			return;
@@ -981,7 +983,7 @@ void Mob::CastedSpellFinished(uint16 spell_id, uint32 target_id, CastingSlot slo
 		if(itm && itm->GetItem()->RecastDelay > 0)
 		{
 			if(!CastToClient()->GetPTimers().Expired(&database, (pTimerItemStart + itm->GetItem()->RecastType), false)) {
-				Message_StringID(13, SPELL_RECAST);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Red, SPELL_RECAST);
 				Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Casting of %d canceled: item spell reuse timer not expired", spell_id);
 				StopCasting();
 				return;
@@ -1003,7 +1005,7 @@ void Mob::CastedSpellFinished(uint16 spell_id, uint32 target_id, CastingSlot slo
 		if(delaytimer)
 		{
 			Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Casting of %d canceled: recast too quickly", spell_id);
-			Message(13, "You are unable to focus.");
+			Message(Chat::Red, "You are unable to focus.");
 			InterruptSpell();
 			return;
 		}
@@ -1013,7 +1015,7 @@ void Mob::CastedSpellFinished(uint16 spell_id, uint32 target_id, CastingSlot slo
 	if (casting_spell_id != spell_id)
 	{
 		Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Casting of %d canceled: already casting", spell_id);
-		Message_StringID(13,ALREADY_CASTING);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Red,ALREADY_CASTING);
 		InterruptSpell();
 		return;
 	}
@@ -1131,8 +1133,8 @@ void Mob::CastedSpellFinished(uint16 spell_id, uint32 target_id, CastingSlot slo
 			}
 			// if we got here, we regained concentration
 			regain_conc = true;
-			Message_StringID(MT_Spells,REGAIN_AND_CONTINUE);
-			entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, true, RuleI(Range, SpellMessages), MT_Spells, OTHER_REGAIN_CAST, this->GetCleanName());
+			Message_StringID(Chat::Spells, REGAIN_AND_CONTINUE);
+			entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, true, RuleI(Range, SpellMessages), Chat::Spells, OTHER_REGAIN_CAST, this->GetCleanName());
 		}
 	}
 
@@ -1168,7 +1170,7 @@ void Mob::CastedSpellFinished(uint16 spell_id, uint32 target_id, CastingSlot slo
 						case 13000:
 							if(itembonuses.percussionMod == 0) {			// check for the appropriate instrument type
 								HasInstrument = false;
-								c->Message_StringID(13, SONG_NEEDS_DRUM);	// send an error message if missing
+								c->Message_StringID(Chat::Red, SONG_NEEDS_DRUM);	// send an error message if missing
 							}
 							break;
 
@@ -1176,7 +1178,7 @@ void Mob::CastedSpellFinished(uint16 spell_id, uint32 target_id, CastingSlot slo
 						case 13001:
 							if(itembonuses.windMod == 0) {
 								HasInstrument = false;
-								c->Message_StringID(13, SONG_NEEDS_WIND);
+								c->Message_StringID(Chat::Red, SONG_NEEDS_WIND);
 							}
 							break;
 
@@ -1184,7 +1186,7 @@ void Mob::CastedSpellFinished(uint16 spell_id, uint32 target_id, CastingSlot slo
 						case 13011:
 							if(itembonuses.stringedMod == 0) {
 								HasInstrument = false;
-								c->Message_StringID(13, SONG_NEEDS_STRINGS);
+								c->Message_StringID(Chat::Red, SONG_NEEDS_STRINGS);
 							}
 							break;
 
@@ -1192,7 +1194,7 @@ void Mob::CastedSpellFinished(uint16 spell_id, uint32 target_id, CastingSlot slo
 						case 13012:
 							if(itembonuses.brassMod == 0) {
 								HasInstrument = false;
-								c->Message_StringID(13, SONG_NEEDS_BRASS);
+								c->Message_StringID(Chat::Red, SONG_NEEDS_BRASS);
 							}
 							break;
 
@@ -1220,13 +1222,13 @@ void Mob::CastedSpellFinished(uint16 spell_id, uint32 target_id, CastingSlot slo
 					{
 						if (!missingreags)
 						{
-							c->Message_StringID(13, MISSING_SPELL_COMP);
+							c->Message_StringID(Chat::Red, MISSING_SPELL_COMP);
 							missingreags=true;
 						}
 
 						const EQEmu::ItemData *item = database.GetItem(component);
 						if(item) {
-							c->Message_StringID(13, MISSING_SPELL_COMP_ITEM, item->Name);
+							c->Message_StringID(Chat::Red, MISSING_SPELL_COMP_ITEM, item->Name);
 							Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Spell %d: Canceled. Missing required reagent %s (%d)", spell_id, item->Name, component);
 						}
 						else {
@@ -1270,7 +1272,7 @@ void Mob::CastedSpellFinished(uint16 spell_id, uint32 target_id, CastingSlot slo
 						}
 						else
 						{	// some kind of error in the code if this happens
-							c->Message(13, "ERROR: reagent item disappeared while processing?");
+							c->Message(Chat::Red, "ERROR: reagent item disappeared while processing?");
 						}
 					}
 				}
@@ -1322,7 +1324,7 @@ void Mob::CastedSpellFinished(uint16 spell_id, uint32 target_id, CastingSlot slo
 		if(IsClient() && fromaug && recastdelay > 0)
 		{
 			if(!CastToClient()->GetPTimers().Expired(&database, (pTimerItemStart + recasttype), false)) {
-				Message_StringID(13, SPELL_RECAST);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Red, SPELL_RECAST);
 				Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Casting of %d canceled: item spell reuse timer not expired", spell_id);
 				StopCasting();
 				return;
@@ -1353,7 +1355,7 @@ void Mob::CastedSpellFinished(uint16 spell_id, uint32 target_id, CastingSlot slo
 		else
 		{
 			Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Item used to cast spell %d was missing from inventory slot %d after casting!", spell_id, inventory_slot);
-			Message(13, "Casting Error: Active casting item not found in inventory slot %i", inventory_slot);
+			Message(Chat::Red, "Casting Error: Active casting item not found in inventory slot %i", inventory_slot);
 			InterruptSpell();
 			return;
 		}
@@ -1500,7 +1502,7 @@ bool Mob::DetermineSpellTargets(uint16 spell_id, Mob *&spell_target, Mob *&ae_ce
 		targetType = ST_Target;
 
 	if (spell_target && !spell_target->PassCastRestriction(true, spells[spell_id].CastRestriction)){
-		Message_StringID(13,SPELL_NEED_TAR);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Red,SPELL_NEED_TAR);
 		return false;
 	}
 
@@ -1510,7 +1512,7 @@ bool Mob::DetermineSpellTargets(uint16 spell_id, Mob *&spell_target, Mob *&ae_ce
 			if (spell_target &&
 			    ((spell_target->IsNPC() && spell_target->IsEngaged()) ||
 			     (spell_target->IsClient() && spell_target->CastToClient()->GetAggroCount()))) {
-				Message_StringID(13, SPELL_NO_EFFECT); // Unsure correct string
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Red, SPELL_NO_EFFECT); // Unsure correct string
 				return false;
 			}
 		}
@@ -1518,9 +1520,9 @@ bool Mob::DetermineSpellTargets(uint16 spell_id, Mob *&spell_target, Mob *&ae_ce
 		else if (IsBeneficialSpell(spell_id)) {
 			if ((IsNPC() && IsEngaged()) || (IsClient() && CastToClient()->GetAggroCount())) {
 				if (IsDiscipline(spell_id))
-					Message_StringID(13, NO_ABILITY_IN_COMBAT);
+					Message_StringID(Chat::Red, NO_ABILITY_IN_COMBAT);
 				else
-					Message_StringID(13, NO_CAST_IN_COMBAT);
+					Message_StringID(Chat::Red, NO_CAST_IN_COMBAT);
 
 				return false;
 			}
@@ -1533,7 +1535,7 @@ bool Mob::DetermineSpellTargets(uint16 spell_id, Mob *&spell_target, Mob *&ae_ce
 			if (spell_target &&
 			    ((spell_target->IsNPC() && !spell_target->IsEngaged()) ||
 			     (spell_target->IsClient() && !spell_target->CastToClient()->GetAggroCount()))) {
-				Message_StringID(13, SPELL_NO_EFFECT); // Unsure correct string
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Red, SPELL_NO_EFFECT); // Unsure correct string
 				return false;
 			}
 		}
@@ -1541,9 +1543,9 @@ bool Mob::DetermineSpellTargets(uint16 spell_id, Mob *&spell_target, Mob *&ae_ce
 		else if (IsBeneficialSpell(spell_id)) {
 			if ((IsNPC() && !IsEngaged()) || (IsClient() && !CastToClient()->GetAggroCount())) {
 				if (IsDiscipline(spell_id))
-					Message_StringID(13, NO_ABILITY_OUT_OF_COMBAT);
+					Message_StringID(Chat::Red, NO_ABILITY_OUT_OF_COMBAT);
 				else
-					Message_StringID(13, NO_CAST_OUT_OF_COMBAT);
+					Message_StringID(Chat::Red, NO_CAST_OUT_OF_COMBAT);
 
 				return false;
 			}
@@ -1580,9 +1582,9 @@ bool Mob::DetermineSpellTargets(uint16 spell_id, Mob *&spell_target, Mob *&ae_ce
 				//invalid target
 				Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Spell %d canceled: invalid target of body type %d (undead)", spell_id, mob_body);
 				if(!spell_target)
-					Message_StringID(13,SPELL_NEED_TAR);
+					Message_StringID(Chat::Red,SPELL_NEED_TAR);
 				else
-					Message_StringID(13,CANNOT_AFFECT_NPC);
+					Message_StringID(Chat::Red,CANNOT_AFFECT_NPC);
 				return false;
 			}
 			CastAction = SingleTarget;
@@ -1594,7 +1596,7 @@ bool Mob::DetermineSpellTargets(uint16 spell_id, Mob *&spell_target, Mob *&ae_ce
 			{
 				//invalid target
 				Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Spell %d canceled: invalid target of body type %d (summoned)", spell_id, mob_body);
-				Message_StringID(13,SPELL_NEED_TAR);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Red,SPELL_NEED_TAR);
 				return false;
 			}
 			CastAction = SingleTarget;
@@ -1609,7 +1611,7 @@ bool Mob::DetermineSpellTargets(uint16 spell_id, Mob *&spell_target, Mob *&ae_ce
 				Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Spell %d canceled: invalid target of body type %d (summoned pet)",
 							spell_id, mob_body);
 
-				Message_StringID(13, SPELL_NEED_TAR);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Red, SPELL_NEED_TAR);
 
 				return false;
 			}
@@ -1633,9 +1635,9 @@ bool Mob::DetermineSpellTargets(uint16 spell_id, Mob *&spell_target, Mob *&ae_ce
 				//invalid target
 				Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Spell %d canceled: invalid target of body type %d (want body Type %d)", spell_id, mob_body, target_bt);
 				if(!spell_target)
-					Message_StringID(13,SPELL_NEED_TAR);
+					Message_StringID(Chat::Red,SPELL_NEED_TAR);
 				else
-					Message_StringID(13,CANNOT_AFFECT_NPC);
+					Message_StringID(Chat::Red,CANNOT_AFFECT_NPC);
 				return false;
 			}
 			CastAction = SingleTarget;
@@ -1650,7 +1652,7 @@ bool Mob::DetermineSpellTargets(uint16 spell_id, Mob *&spell_target, Mob *&ae_ce
 				if(!spell_target)
 				{
 					Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Spell %d canceled: invalid target (ldon object)", spell_id);
-					Message_StringID(13,SPELL_NEED_TAR);
+					Message_StringID(Chat::Red,SPELL_NEED_TAR);
 					return false;
 				}
 				else
@@ -1658,14 +1660,14 @@ bool Mob::DetermineSpellTargets(uint16 spell_id, Mob *&spell_target, Mob *&ae_ce
 					if(!spell_target->IsNPC())
 					{
 						Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Spell %d canceled: invalid target (normal)", spell_id);
-						Message_StringID(13,SPELL_NEED_TAR);
+						Message_StringID(Chat::Red,SPELL_NEED_TAR);
 						return false;
 					}
 
 					if(spell_target->GetClass() != LDON_TREASURE)
 					{
 						Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Spell %d canceled: invalid target (normal)", spell_id);
-						Message_StringID(13,SPELL_NEED_TAR);
+						Message_StringID(Chat::Red,SPELL_NEED_TAR);
 						return false;
 					}
 				}
@@ -1674,7 +1676,7 @@ bool Mob::DetermineSpellTargets(uint16 spell_id, Mob *&spell_target, Mob *&ae_ce
 			if(!spell_target)
 			{
 				Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Spell %d canceled: invalid target (normal)", spell_id);
-				Message_StringID(13,SPELL_NEED_TAR);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Red,SPELL_NEED_TAR);
 				return false;	// can't cast these unless we have a target
 			}
 			CastAction = SingleTarget;
@@ -1690,7 +1692,7 @@ bool Mob::DetermineSpellTargets(uint16 spell_id, Mob *&spell_target, Mob *&ae_ce
 				if(!spell_target) message = SPELL_NEED_TAR;
 				else if(!spell_target->IsCorpse()) message = ONLY_ON_CORPSES;
 				else if(!spell_target->IsPlayerCorpse()) message = CORPSE_NOT_VALID;
-				Message_StringID(13, message);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Red, message);
 				return false;
 			}
 			CastAction = SingleTarget;
@@ -1702,7 +1704,7 @@ bool Mob::DetermineSpellTargets(uint16 spell_id, Mob *&spell_target, Mob *&ae_ce
 			if(!spell_target)
 			{
 				Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Spell %d canceled: invalid target (no pet)", spell_id);
-				Message_StringID(13,NO_PET);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Red,NO_PET);
 				return false;	// can't cast these unless we have a target
 			}
 			CastAction = SingleTarget;
@@ -1773,7 +1775,7 @@ bool Mob::DetermineSpellTargets(uint16 spell_id, Mob *&spell_target, Mob *&ae_ce
 			if(!spell_target)
 			{
 				Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Spell %d canceled: invalid target (AOE)", spell_id);
-				Message_StringID(13,SPELL_NEED_TAR);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Red,SPELL_NEED_TAR);
 				return false;
 			}
 			ae_center = spell_target;
@@ -1798,7 +1800,7 @@ bool Mob::DetermineSpellTargets(uint16 spell_id, Mob *&spell_target, Mob *&ae_ce
 			}
 
 			if (spell_target && spell_target->IsPet() && spells[spell_id].targettype == ST_GroupNoPets){
-				Message_StringID(13,NO_CAST_ON_PET);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Red,NO_CAST_ON_PET);
 				return false;
 			}
 
@@ -1810,7 +1812,7 @@ bool Mob::DetermineSpellTargets(uint16 spell_id, Mob *&spell_target, Mob *&ae_ce
 			if(!spell_target)
 			{
 				Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Spell %d canceled: invalid target (Group Required: Single Target)", spell_id);
-				Message_StringID(13,SPELL_NEED_TAR);
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Red,SPELL_NEED_TAR);
 				return false;
 			}
 
@@ -1927,14 +1929,14 @@ bool Mob::DetermineSpellTargets(uint16 spell_id, Mob *&spell_target, Mob *&ae_ce
 					if(group_id_caster == 0 || group_id_target == 0)
 					{
 						Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Spell %d canceled: Attempted to cast a Single Target Group spell on a ungrouped member.", spell_id);
-						Message_StringID(13, TARGET_GROUP_MEMBER);
+						Message_StringID(Chat::Red, TARGET_GROUP_MEMBER);
 						return false;
 					}
 
 					if(group_id_caster != group_id_target)
 					{
 						Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Spell %d canceled: Attempted to cast a Single Target Group spell on a ungrouped member.", spell_id);
-						Message_StringID(13, TARGET_GROUP_MEMBER);
+						Message_StringID(Chat::Red, TARGET_GROUP_MEMBER);
 						return false;
 					}
 
@@ -2028,7 +2030,7 @@ bool Mob::SpellFinished(uint16 spell_id, Mob *spell_target, CastingSlot slot, ui
 	if( spells[spell_id].zonetype == 1 && !zone->CanCastOutdoor()){
 		if(IsClient()){
 				if(!CastToClient()->GetGM()){
-					Message_StringID(13, CAST_OUTDOORS);
+					Message_StringID(Chat::Red, CAST_OUTDOORS);
 					return false;
 				}
 			}
@@ -2037,7 +2039,7 @@ bool Mob::SpellFinished(uint16 spell_id, Mob *spell_target, CastingSlot slot, ui
 	if(IsEffectInSpell(spell_id, SE_Levitate) && !zone->CanLevitate()){
 			if(IsClient()){
 				if(!CastToClient()->GetGM()){
-					Message(13, "You can't levitate in this zone.");
+					Message(Chat::Red, "You can't levitate in this zone.");
 					return false;
 				}
 			}
@@ -2048,11 +2050,11 @@ bool Mob::SpellFinished(uint16 spell_id, Mob *spell_target, CastingSlot slot, ui
 		if(zone->IsSpellBlocked(spell_id, glm::vec3(GetPosition()))){
 			const char *msg = zone->GetSpellBlockedMessage(spell_id, glm::vec3(GetPosition()));
 			if(msg){
-				Message(13, msg);
+				Message(Chat::Red, msg);
 				return false;
 			}
 			else{
-				Message(13, "You can't cast this spell here.");
+				Message(Chat::Red, "You can't cast this spell here.");
 				return false;
 			}
 
@@ -2110,14 +2112,14 @@ bool Mob::SpellFinished(uint16 spell_id, Mob *spell_target, CastingSlot slot, ui
 	if(!spells[spell_id].npc_no_los && spell_target && IsDetrimentalSpell(spell_id) && !CheckLosFN(spell_target) && !IsHarmonySpell(spell_id) && spells[spell_id].targettype != ST_TargetOptional)
 	{
 		Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Spell %d: cannot see target %s", spell_id, spell_target->GetName());
-		Message_StringID(13,CANT_SEE_TARGET);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Red,CANT_SEE_TARGET);
 		return false;
 	}
 
 	// check to see if target is a caster mob before performing a mana tap
 	if(spell_target && IsManaTapSpell(spell_id)) {
 		if(spell_target->GetCasterClass() == 'N') {
-			Message_StringID(13, TARGET_NO_MANA);
+			Message_StringID(Chat::Red, TARGET_NO_MANA);
 			return false;
 		}
 	}
@@ -2141,13 +2143,13 @@ bool Mob::SpellFinished(uint16 spell_id, Mob *spell_target, CastingSlot slot, ui
 		if(dist2 > range2) {
 			//target is out of range.
 			Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Spell %d: Spell target is out of range (squared: %f > %f)", spell_id, dist2, range2);
-			Message_StringID(13, TARGET_OUT_OF_RANGE);
+			Message_StringID(Chat::Red, TARGET_OUT_OF_RANGE);
 			return(false);
 		}
 		else if (dist2 < min_range2){
 			//target is too close range.
 			Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Spell %d: Spell target is too close (squared: %f < %f)", spell_id, dist2, min_range2);
-			Message_StringID(13, TARGET_TOO_CLOSE);
+			Message_StringID(Chat::Red, TARGET_TOO_CLOSE);
 			return(false);
 		}
 
@@ -2162,13 +2164,13 @@ bool Mob::SpellFinished(uint16 spell_id, Mob *spell_target, CastingSlot slot, ui
 		if(dist2 > range2) {
 			//target is out of range.
 			Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Spell %d: Spell target is out of range (squared: %f > %f)", spell_id, dist2, range2);
-			Message_StringID(13, TARGET_OUT_OF_RANGE);
+			Message_StringID(Chat::Red, TARGET_OUT_OF_RANGE);
 			return(false);
 		}
 		else if (dist2 < min_range2){
 			//target is too close range.
 			Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Spell %d: Spell target is too close (squared: %f < %f)", spell_id, dist2, min_range2);
-			Message_StringID(13, TARGET_TOO_CLOSE);
+			Message_StringID(Chat::Red, TARGET_TOO_CLOSE);
 			return(false);
 		}
 
@@ -2518,7 +2520,7 @@ bool Mob::ApplyNextBardPulse(uint16 spell_id, Mob *spell_target, CastingSlot slo
 	if(spell_target && IsDetrimentalSpell(spell_id) && !CheckLosFN(spell_target))
 	{
 		Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Bard Song Pulse %d: cannot see target %s", spell_target->GetName());
-		Message_StringID(13, CANT_SEE_TARGET);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Red, CANT_SEE_TARGET);
 		return(false);
 	}
 
@@ -2533,7 +2535,7 @@ bool Mob::ApplyNextBardPulse(uint16 spell_id, Mob *spell_target, CastingSlot slo
 		if(dist2 > range2) {
 			//target is out of range.
 			Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Bard Song Pulse %d: Spell target is out of range (squared: %f > %f)", spell_id, dist2, range2);
-			Message_StringID(13, TARGET_OUT_OF_RANGE);
+			Message_StringID(Chat::Red, TARGET_OUT_OF_RANGE);
 			return(false);
 		}
 	}
@@ -2892,7 +2894,7 @@ int Mob::CheckStackConflict(uint16 spellid1, int caster_level1, uint16 spellid2,
 
 			if (spellbonuses.Screech == 1) {
 				if (effect2 == SE_Screech && sp2.base[i] == -1) {
-					Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, SCREECH_BUFF_BLOCK, sp2.name);
+					Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, SCREECH_BUFF_BLOCK, sp2.name);
 					return -1;
 				}
 			}
@@ -3213,7 +3215,7 @@ int Mob::AddBuff(Mob *caster, uint16 spell_id, int duration, int32 level_overrid
 				Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Adding buff %d failed: stacking prevented by spell %d in slot %d with caster level %d",
 						spell_id, curbuf.spellid, buffslot, curbuf.casterlevel);
 				if (caster && caster->IsClient() && RuleB(Client, UseLiveBlockedMessage)) {
-					caster->Message(13, "Your %s did not take hold on %s. (Blocked by %s.)", spells[spell_id].name, this->GetName(), spells[curbuf.spellid].name);
+					caster->Message(Chat::Red, "Your %s did not take hold on %s. (Blocked by %s.)", spells[spell_id].name, this->GetName(), spells[curbuf.spellid].name);
 				}
 				return -1;
 			}
@@ -3414,7 +3416,7 @@ bool Mob::SpellOnTarget(uint16 spell_id, Mob *spelltar, bool reflect, bool use_r
 	if(!spelltar)
 	{
 		Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Unable to apply spell %d without a target", spell_id);
-		Message(13, "SOT: You must have a target for this spell.");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "SOT: You must have a target for this spell.");
 		return false;
 	}
 
@@ -3423,7 +3425,7 @@ bool Mob::SpellOnTarget(uint16 spell_id, Mob *spelltar, bool reflect, bool use_r
 
 	if(IsDetrimentalSpell(spell_id) && !IsAttackAllowed(spelltar, true) && !IsResurrectionEffects(spell_id)) {
 		if(!IsClient() || !CastToClient()->GetGM()) {
-			Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, SPELL_NO_HOLD);
+			Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, SPELL_NO_HOLD);
 			return false;
 		}
 	}
@@ -3588,7 +3590,7 @@ bool Mob::SpellOnTarget(uint16 spell_id, Mob *spelltar, bool reflect, bool use_r
 	{
 		if(spelltar->invisible)
 		{
-			spelltar->Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, ALREADY_INVIS, GetCleanName());
+			spelltar->Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, ALREADY_INVIS, GetCleanName());
 			safe_delete(action_packet);
 			return false;
 		}
@@ -3598,7 +3600,7 @@ bool Mob::SpellOnTarget(uint16 spell_id, Mob *spelltar, bool reflect, bool use_r
 	{
 		if(spelltar->invisible_undead)
 		{
-			spelltar->Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, ALREADY_INVIS, GetCleanName());
+			spelltar->Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, ALREADY_INVIS, GetCleanName());
 			safe_delete(action_packet);
 			return false;
 		}
@@ -3608,7 +3610,7 @@ bool Mob::SpellOnTarget(uint16 spell_id, Mob *spelltar, bool reflect, bool use_r
 	{
 		if(spelltar->invisible_animals)
 		{
-			spelltar->Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, ALREADY_INVIS, GetCleanName());
+			spelltar->Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, ALREADY_INVIS, GetCleanName());
 			safe_delete(action_packet);
 			return false;
 		}
@@ -3688,7 +3690,7 @@ bool Mob::SpellOnTarget(uint16 spell_id, Mob *spelltar, bool reflect, bool use_r
 						Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Beneficial ae bard song %d can't take hold %s -> %s, IBA? %d", spell_id, GetName(), spelltar->GetName(), IsBeneficialAllowed(spelltar));
 					} else {
 						Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Beneficial spell %d can't take hold %s -> %s, IBA? %d", spell_id, GetName(), spelltar->GetName(), IsBeneficialAllowed(spelltar));
-						Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, SPELL_NO_HOLD);
+						Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, SPELL_NO_HOLD);
 					}
 					safe_delete(action_packet);
 					return false;
@@ -3698,7 +3700,7 @@ bool Mob::SpellOnTarget(uint16 spell_id, Mob *spelltar, bool reflect, bool use_r
 		else if	( !IsAttackAllowed(spelltar, true) && !IsResurrectionEffects(spell_id)) // Detrimental spells - PVP check
 		{
 			Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Detrimental spell %d can't take hold %s -> %s", spell_id, GetName(), spelltar->GetName());
-			spelltar->Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, YOU_ARE_PROTECTED, GetCleanName());
+			spelltar->Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, YOU_ARE_PROTECTED, GetCleanName());
 			safe_delete(action_packet);
 			return false;
 		}
@@ -3735,7 +3737,7 @@ bool Mob::SpellOnTarget(uint16 spell_id, Mob *spelltar, bool reflect, bool use_r
 				focus = CalcFocusEffect(focusBlockNextSpell, buffs[b].spellid, spell_id);
 				if(focus) {
 					CheckNumHitsRemaining(NumHit::MatchingSpells, b);
-					Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, SPELL_WOULDNT_HOLD);
+					Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, SPELL_WOULDNT_HOLD);
 					safe_delete(action_packet);
 					return false;
 				}
@@ -3788,14 +3790,14 @@ bool Mob::SpellOnTarget(uint16 spell_id, Mob *spelltar, bool reflect, bool use_r
 					this, /* Sender */
 					false, /* Skip Sender */
 					RuleI(Range, SpellMessages), /* Range */
-					MT_Spells, /* Type */
+					Chat::Spells, /* Type */
 					SPELL_REFLECT, /* String ID */
 					GetCleanName(), /* Message 1 */
 					spelltar->GetCleanName() /* Message 2 */
 				);
 			}
 			else {
-				Message_StringID(MT_Spells, SPELL_REFLECT, GetCleanName(), spelltar->GetCleanName());
+				Message_StringID(Chat::Spells, SPELL_REFLECT, GetCleanName(), spelltar->GetCleanName());
 			}
 
 			CheckNumHitsRemaining(NumHit::ReflectSpell);
@@ -3827,12 +3829,12 @@ bool Mob::SpellOnTarget(uint16 spell_id, Mob *spelltar, bool reflect, bool use_r
 				Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Spell %d was completely resisted by %s", spell_id, spelltar->GetName());
 
 				if (spells[spell_id].resisttype == RESIST_PHYSICAL){
-					Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, PHYSICAL_RESIST_FAIL,spells[spell_id].name);
-					spelltar->Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, YOU_RESIST, spells[spell_id].name);
+					Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, PHYSICAL_RESIST_FAIL,spells[spell_id].name);
+					spelltar->Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, YOU_RESIST, spells[spell_id].name);
 				}
 				else {
-					Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, TARGET_RESISTED, spells[spell_id].name);
-					spelltar->Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, YOU_RESIST, spells[spell_id].name);
+					Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, TARGET_RESISTED, spells[spell_id].name);
+					spelltar->Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, YOU_RESIST, spells[spell_id].name);
 				}
 
 				if (spelltar->IsAIControlled()) {
@@ -3897,7 +3899,7 @@ bool Mob::SpellOnTarget(uint16 spell_id, Mob *spelltar, bool reflect, bool use_r
 	{
 		Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Spell %d failed: recipient did not meet the level restrictions", spell_id);
 		if(!IsBardSong(spell_id))
-			Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, SPELL_TOO_POWERFUL);
+			Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, SPELL_TOO_POWERFUL);
 		safe_delete(action_packet);
 		return false;
 	}
@@ -3909,7 +3911,7 @@ bool Mob::SpellOnTarget(uint16 spell_id, Mob *spelltar, bool reflect, bool use_r
 		// spell. It's most likely a buff that can't stack.
 		Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Spell %d could not apply its effects %s -> %s\n", spell_id, GetName(), spelltar->GetName());
 		if(casting_spell_aa_id)
-			Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, SPELL_NO_HOLD);
+			Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, SPELL_NO_HOLD);
 		safe_delete(action_packet);
 		return false;
 	}
@@ -3989,14 +3991,14 @@ void Corpse::CastRezz(uint16 spellid, Mob* Caster)
 
 	if(IsRezzed()){
 		if(Caster && Caster->IsClient())
-			Caster->Message(13,"This character has already been resurrected.");
+			Caster->Message(Chat::Red,"This character has already been resurrected.");
 
 		return;
 	}
 	/*
 	if(!can_rez) {
 		if(Caster && Caster->IsClient())
-			Caster->Message_StringID(0, CORPSE_TOO_OLD);
+			Caster->Message_StringID(Chat::WhiteSmoke, CORPSE_TOO_OLD);
 		return;
 	}
 	*/
@@ -4224,7 +4226,7 @@ bool Mob::IsImmuneToSpell(uint16 spell_id, Mob *caster)
 	{
 		if(GetSpecialAbility(UNMEZABLE)) {
 			Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "We are immune to Mez spells.");
-			caster->Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, CANNOT_MEZ);
+			caster->Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, CANNOT_MEZ);
 			int32 aggro = caster->CheckAggroAmount(spell_id, this);
 			if(aggro > 0) {
 				AddToHateList(caster, aggro);
@@ -4242,7 +4244,7 @@ bool Mob::IsImmuneToSpell(uint16 spell_id, Mob *caster)
 			(!caster->IsNPC() || (caster->IsNPC() && !RuleB(Spells, NPCIgnoreBaseImmunity))))
 		{
 			Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Our level (%d) is higher than the limit of this Mez spell (%d)", GetLevel(), spells[spell_id].max[effect_index]);
-			caster->Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, CANNOT_MEZ_WITH_SPELL);
+			caster->Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, CANNOT_MEZ_WITH_SPELL);
 			AddToHateList(caster, 1,0,true,false,false,spell_id);
 			return true;
 		}
@@ -4252,7 +4254,7 @@ bool Mob::IsImmuneToSpell(uint16 spell_id, Mob *caster)
 	if(GetSpecialAbility(UNSLOWABLE) && IsEffectInSpell(spell_id, SE_AttackSpeed))
 	{
 		Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "We are immune to Slow spells.");
-		caster->Message_StringID(CC_Red, IMMUNE_ATKSPEED);
+		caster->Message_StringID(Chat::Red, IMMUNE_ATKSPEED);
 		int32 aggro = caster->CheckAggroAmount(spell_id, this);
 		if(aggro > 0) {
 			AddToHateList(caster, aggro);
@@ -4268,7 +4270,7 @@ bool Mob::IsImmuneToSpell(uint16 spell_id, Mob *caster)
 		effect_index = GetSpellEffectIndex(spell_id, SE_Fear);
 		if(GetSpecialAbility(UNFEARABLE)) {
 			Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "We are immune to Fear spells.");
-			caster->Message_StringID(CC_Red, IMMUNE_FEAR);	// need to verify message type, not in MQ2Cast for easy look up
+			caster->Message_StringID(Chat::Red, IMMUNE_FEAR);	// need to verify message type, not in MQ2Cast for easy look up
 			int32 aggro = caster->CheckAggroAmount(spell_id, this);
 			if(aggro > 0) {
 				AddToHateList(caster, aggro);
@@ -4279,13 +4281,13 @@ bool Mob::IsImmuneToSpell(uint16 spell_id, Mob *caster)
 		} else if(IsClient() && caster->IsClient() && (caster->CastToClient()->GetGM() == false))
 		{
 			Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Clients cannot fear eachother!");
-			caster->Message_StringID(CC_Red, IMMUNE_FEAR);	// need to verify message type, not in MQ2Cast for easy look up
+			caster->Message_StringID(Chat::Red, IMMUNE_FEAR);	// need to verify message type, not in MQ2Cast for easy look up
 			return true;
 		}
 		else if(GetLevel() > spells[spell_id].max[effect_index] && spells[spell_id].max[effect_index] != 0)
 		{
 			Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Level is %d, cannot be feared by this spell.", GetLevel());
-			caster->Message_StringID(MT_Shout, FEAR_TOO_HIGH);
+			caster->Message_StringID(Chat::Shout, FEAR_TOO_HIGH);
 			int32 aggro = caster->CheckAggroAmount(spell_id, this);
 			if (aggro > 0) {
 				AddToHateList(caster, aggro);
@@ -4296,9 +4298,9 @@ bool Mob::IsImmuneToSpell(uint16 spell_id, Mob *caster)
 		}
 		else if (CheckAATimer(aaTimerWarcry))
 		{
-			Message(13, "Your are immune to fear.");
+			Message(Chat::Red, "Your are immune to fear.");
 			Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Clients has WarCry effect, immune to fear!");
-			caster->Message_StringID(CC_Red, IMMUNE_FEAR);	// need to verify message type, not in MQ2Cast for easy look up
+			caster->Message_StringID(Chat::Red, IMMUNE_FEAR);	// need to verify message type, not in MQ2Cast for easy look up
 			return true;
 		}
 	}
@@ -4308,7 +4310,7 @@ bool Mob::IsImmuneToSpell(uint16 spell_id, Mob *caster)
 		if(GetSpecialAbility(UNCHARMABLE))
 		{
 			Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "We are immune to Charm spells.");
-			caster->Message_StringID(CC_Red, CANNOT_CHARM);	// need to verify message type, not in MQ2Cast for easy look up
+			caster->Message_StringID(Chat::Red, CANNOT_CHARM);	// need to verify message type, not in MQ2Cast for easy look up
 			int32 aggro = caster->CheckAggroAmount(spell_id, this);
 			if(aggro > 0) {
 				AddToHateList(caster, aggro);
@@ -4321,7 +4323,7 @@ bool Mob::IsImmuneToSpell(uint16 spell_id, Mob *caster)
 		if(this == caster)
 		{
 			Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "You are immune to your own charms.");
-			caster->Message(CC_Red, "You cannot charm yourself.");	// need to look up message?
+			caster->Message(Chat::Red, "You cannot charm yourself.");	// need to look up message?
 			return true;
 		}
 
@@ -4334,7 +4336,7 @@ bool Mob::IsImmuneToSpell(uint16 spell_id, Mob *caster)
 			if(GetLevel() > spells[spell_id].max[effect_index] && spells[spell_id].max[effect_index] != 0)
 			{
 				Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "Our level (%d) is higher than the limit of this Charm spell (%d)", GetLevel(), spells[spell_id].max[effect_index]);
-				caster->Message_StringID(CC_Red, CANNOT_CHARM_YET);	// need to verify message type, not in MQ2Cast for easy look up<Paste>
+				caster->Message_StringID(Chat::Red, CANNOT_CHARM_YET);	// need to verify message type, not in MQ2Cast for easy look up<Paste>
 				AddToHateList(caster, 1,0,true,false,false,spell_id);
 				return true;
 			}
@@ -4349,7 +4351,7 @@ bool Mob::IsImmuneToSpell(uint16 spell_id, Mob *caster)
 	{
 		if(GetSpecialAbility(UNSNAREABLE)) {
 			Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "We are immune to Snare spells.");
-			caster->Message_StringID(CC_Red, IMMUNE_MOVEMENT);
+			caster->Message_StringID(Chat::Red, IMMUNE_MOVEMENT);
 			int32 aggro = caster->CheckAggroAmount(spell_id, this);
 			if(aggro > 0) {
 				AddToHateList(caster, aggro);
@@ -4365,7 +4367,7 @@ bool Mob::IsImmuneToSpell(uint16 spell_id, Mob *caster)
 		if(this == caster)
 		{
 			Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "You cannot lifetap yourself.");
-			caster->Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, CANT_DRAIN_SELF);
+			caster->Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, CANT_DRAIN_SELF);
 			return true;
 		}
 	}
@@ -4375,7 +4377,7 @@ bool Mob::IsImmuneToSpell(uint16 spell_id, Mob *caster)
 		if(this == caster)
 		{
 			Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Spells, "You cannot sacrifice yourself.");
-			caster->Message_StringID(MT_SpellFailure, CANNOT_SAC_SELF);
+			caster->Message_StringID(Chat::SpellFailure, CANNOT_SAC_SELF);
 			return true;
 		}
 	}
@@ -4993,7 +4995,7 @@ void Client::MakeBuffFadePacket(uint16 spell_id, int slot_id, bool send_message)
 		const char *fadetext = spells[spell_id].spell_fades;
 		outapp = new EQApplicationPacket(OP_ColoredText, sizeof(ColoredText_Struct) + strlen(fadetext));
 		ColoredText_Struct *bfm = (ColoredText_Struct *) outapp->pBuffer;
-		bfm->color = MT_Spells;
+		bfm->color = Chat::Spells;
 		memcpy(bfm->msg, fadetext, strlen(fadetext));
 		QueuePacket(outapp);
 		safe_delete(outapp);

zone/tasks.cpp

@@ -678,7 +678,7 @@ bool TaskManager::LoadClientState(Client *c, ClientTaskState *state)
 		if (taskID == TASKSLOTEMPTY)
 			continue;
 		if (!Tasks[taskID]) {
-			c->Message(13,
+			c->Message(Chat::Red,
 				   "Active Task Slot %i, references a task (%i), that does not exist. "
 				   "Removing from memory. Contact a GM to resolve this.",
 				   i, taskID);
@@ -691,7 +691,7 @@ bool TaskManager::LoadClientState(Client *c, ClientTaskState *state)
 		for (int j = 0; j < Tasks[taskID]->ActivityCount; j++) {
 
 			if (state->ActiveTasks[i].Activity[j].ActivityID != j) {
-				c->Message(13,
+				c->Message(Chat::Red,
 					   "Active Task %i, %s. Activity count does not match expected value."
 					   "Removing from memory. Contact a GM to resolve this.",
 					   taskID, Tasks[taskID]->Title.c_str());
@@ -1001,7 +1001,7 @@ void TaskManager::TaskSetSelector(Client *c, ClientTaskState *state, Mob *mob, i
 		return;
 
 	if (TaskSets[TaskSetID].empty()) {
-		mob->SayTo_StringID(c, CC_Yellow, MAX_ACTIVE_TASKS, c->GetName()); // I think this is suppose to be yellow
+		mob->SayTo_StringID(c, Chat::Yellow, MAX_ACTIVE_TASKS, c->GetName()); // I think this is suppose to be yellow
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -1033,7 +1033,7 @@ void TaskManager::TaskSetSelector(Client *c, ClientTaskState *state, Mob *mob, i
 	if (TaskListIndex > 0) {
 		SendTaskSelector(c, mob, TaskListIndex, TaskList);
 	} else {
-		mob->SayTo_StringID(c, CC_Yellow, MAX_ACTIVE_TASKS, c->GetName()); // check color, I think this might be only for (Shared) Tasks, w/e -- think should be yellow
+		mob->SayTo_StringID(c, Chat::Yellow, MAX_ACTIVE_TASKS, c->GetName()); // check color, I think this might be only for (Shared) Tasks, w/e -- think should be yellow
 	}
 
 	return;
@@ -1065,7 +1065,7 @@ void TaskManager::TaskQuestSetSelector(Client *c, ClientTaskState *state, Mob *m
 	if (TaskListIndex > 0) {
 		SendTaskSelector(c, mob, TaskListIndex, TaskList);
 	} else {
-		mob->SayTo_StringID(c, CC_Yellow, MAX_ACTIVE_TASKS, c->GetName()); // check color, I think this might be only for (Shared) Tasks, w/e -- think should be yellow
+		mob->SayTo_StringID(c, Chat::Yellow, MAX_ACTIVE_TASKS, c->GetName()); // check color, I think this might be only for (Shared) Tasks, w/e -- think should be yellow
 	}
 
 	return;
@@ -2001,7 +2001,7 @@ void ClientTaskState::RewardTask(Client *c, TaskInformation *Task) {
 				c->SummonItem(Task->RewardID);
 				Item = database.GetItem(Task->RewardID);
 				if(Item)
-					c->Message(15, "You receive %s as a reward.", Item->Name);
+					c->Message(Chat::Yellow, "You receive %s as a reward.", Item->Name);
 			}
 			break;
 		}
@@ -2012,7 +2012,7 @@ void ClientTaskState::RewardTask(Client *c, TaskInformation *Task) {
 				c->SummonItem(RewardList[i]);
 				Item = database.GetItem(RewardList[i]);
 				if(Item)
-					c->Message(15, "You receive %s as a reward.", Item->Name);
+					c->Message(Chat::Yellow, "You receive %s as a reward.", Item->Name);
 			}
 			break;
 		}
@@ -2024,7 +2024,7 @@ void ClientTaskState::RewardTask(Client *c, TaskInformation *Task) {
 	}
 
 	if (!Task->completion_emote.empty())
-		c->SendColoredText(CC_Yellow, Task->completion_emote); // unsure if they use this packet or color, should work
+		c->SendColoredText(Chat::Yellow, Task->completion_emote); // unsure if they use this packet or color, should work
 
 	// just use normal NPC faction ID stuff
 	if (Task->faction_reward)
@@ -2081,7 +2081,7 @@ void ClientTaskState::RewardTask(Client *c, TaskInformation *Task) {
 			CashMessage += " copper";
 		}
 		CashMessage += " pieces.";
-		c->Message(15,CashMessage.c_str());
+		c->Message(Chat::Yellow,CashMessage.c_str());
 	}
 	int32 EXPReward = Task->XPReward;
 	if(EXPReward > 0) {
@@ -3204,14 +3204,14 @@ void ClientTaskState::RemoveTask(Client *c, int sequenceNumber, TaskType type)
 void ClientTaskState::AcceptNewTask(Client *c, int TaskID, int NPCID, bool enforce_level_requirement)
 {
 	if (!taskmanager || TaskID < 0 || TaskID >= MAXTASKS) {
-		c->Message(13, "Task system not functioning, or TaskID %i out of range.", TaskID);
+		c->Message(Chat::Red, "Task system not functioning, or TaskID %i out of range.", TaskID);
 		return;
 	}
 
 	auto task = taskmanager->Tasks[TaskID];
 
 	if (task == nullptr) {
-		c->Message(13, "Invalid TaskID %i", TaskID);
+		c->Message(Chat::Red, "Invalid TaskID %i", TaskID);
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -3235,7 +3235,7 @@ void ClientTaskState::AcceptNewTask(Client *c, int TaskID, int NPCID, bool enfor
 	}
 
 	if (max_tasks) {
-		c->Message(13, "You already have the maximum allowable number of active tasks (%i)", MAXACTIVEQUESTS);
+		c->Message(Chat::Red, "You already have the maximum allowable number of active tasks (%i)", MAXACTIVEQUESTS);
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -3243,14 +3243,14 @@ void ClientTaskState::AcceptNewTask(Client *c, int TaskID, int NPCID, bool enfor
 	if (task->type == TaskType::Quest) {
 		for (int i = 0; i < MAXACTIVEQUESTS; i++) {
 			if (ActiveQuests[i].TaskID == TaskID) {
-				c->Message(13, "You have already been assigned this task.");
+				c->Message(Chat::Red, "You have already been assigned this task.");
 				return;
 			}
 		}
 	}
 
 	if (enforce_level_requirement && !taskmanager->AppropriateLevel(TaskID, c->GetLevel())) {
-		c->Message(13, "You are outside the level range of this task.");
+		c->Message(Chat::Red, "You are outside the level range of this task.");
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -3287,7 +3287,7 @@ void ClientTaskState::AcceptNewTask(Client *c, int TaskID, int NPCID, bool enfor
 
 	// This shouldn't happen unless there is a bug in the handling of ActiveTaskCount somewhere
 	if (active_slot == nullptr) {
-		c->Message(13, "You already have the maximum allowable number of active tasks (%i)", MAXACTIVEQUESTS);
+		c->Message(Chat::Red, "You already have the maximum allowable number of active tasks (%i)", MAXACTIVEQUESTS);
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -3315,8 +3315,8 @@ void ClientTaskState::AcceptNewTask(Client *c, int TaskID, int NPCID, bool enfor
 
 	NPC *npc = entity_list.GetID(NPCID)->CastToNPC();
 	if(!npc) {
-		c->Message(clientMessageYellow, "Task Giver ID is %i", NPCID);
-		c->Message(clientMessageError, "Unable to find NPC to send EVENT_TASKACCEPTED to. Report this bug.");
+		c->Message(Chat::Yellow, "Task Giver ID is %i", NPCID);
+		c->Message(Chat::Red, "Unable to find NPC to send EVENT_TASKACCEPTED to. Report this bug.");
 		return;
 	}
 

zone/tradeskills.cpp

@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ void Object::HandleAugmentation(Client* user, const AugmentItem_Struct* in_augme
 
 				if (itemsFound != 2)
 				{
-					user->Message(13, "Error: Too many/few items in augmentation container.");
+					user->Message(Chat::Red, "Error: Too many/few items in augmentation container.");
 					return;
 				}
 			}
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ void Object::HandleAugmentation(Client* user, const AugmentItem_Struct* in_augme
 	if(!container)
 	{
 		Log(Logs::General, Logs::Error, "Player tried to augment an item without a container set.");
-		user->Message(13, "Error: This item is not a container!");
+		user->Message(Chat::Red, "Error: This item is not a container!");
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ void Object::HandleAugmentation(Client* user, const AugmentItem_Struct* in_augme
 		{
 			// Either 2 augmentable items found or none found
 			// This should never occur due to client restrictions, but prevent in case of a hack
-			user->Message(13, "Error: Must be 1 augmentable item in the sealer");
+			user->Message(Chat::Red, "Error: Must be 1 augmentable item in the sealer");
 			return;
 		}
 	}
@@ -124,11 +124,11 @@ void Object::HandleAugmentation(Client* user, const AugmentItem_Struct* in_augme
 		// This happens if the augment button is clicked more than once quickly while augmenting
 		if (!container->GetItem(0))
 		{
-			user->Message(13, "Error: No item in slot 0 of sealer");
+			user->Message(Chat::Red, "Error: No item in slot 0 of sealer");
 		}
 		if (!container->GetItem(1))
 		{
-			user->Message(13, "Error: No item in slot 1 of sealer");
+			user->Message(Chat::Red, "Error: No item in slot 1 of sealer");
 		}
 		return;
 	}
@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@ void Object::HandleAugmentation(Client* user, const AugmentItem_Struct* in_augme
 		}
 		else
 		{
-			user->Message(13, "Error: No available slot for augment");
+			user->Message(Chat::Red, "Error: No available slot for augment");
 		}
 	}
 	else
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ void Object::HandleAugmentation(Client* user, const AugmentItem_Struct* in_augme
 		if (!isSolvent && auged_with->GetItem()->ItemType != EQEmu::item::ItemTypeAugmentationDistiller)
 		{
 			Log(Logs::General, Logs::Error, "Player tried to remove an augment without a solvent or distiller.");
-			user->Message(13, "Error: Missing an augmentation solvent or distiller for removing this augment.");
+			user->Message(Chat::Red, "Error: Missing an augmentation solvent or distiller for removing this augment.");
 
 			return;
 		}
@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ void Object::HandleAugmentation(Client* user, const AugmentItem_Struct* in_augme
 			if (!isSolvent && auged_with->GetItem()->ID != aug->GetItem()->AugDistiller)
 			{
 				Log(Logs::General, Logs::Error, "Player tried to safely remove an augment with the wrong distiller (item %u vs expected %u).", auged_with->GetItem()->ID, aug->GetItem()->AugDistiller);
-				user->Message(13, "Error: Wrong augmentation distiller for safely removing this augment.");
+				user->Message(Chat::Red, "Error: Wrong augmentation distiller for safely removing this augment.");
 				return;
 			}
 			std::vector<EQEmu::Any> args;
@@ -266,7 +266,7 @@ void Object::HandleCombine(Client* user, const NewCombine_Struct* in_combine, Ob
 
 	if (in_combine->container_slot == EQEmu::invslot::SLOT_TRADESKILL_EXPERIMENT_COMBINE) {
 		if(!worldo) {
-			user->Message(13, "Error: Server is not aware of the tradeskill container you are attempting to use");
+			user->Message(Chat::Red, "Error: Server is not aware of the tradeskill container you are attempting to use");
 			return;
 		}
 		c_type = worldo->m_type;
@@ -291,7 +291,7 @@ void Object::HandleCombine(Client* user, const NewCombine_Struct* in_combine, Ob
 	}
 
 	if (!inst || !inst->IsType(EQEmu::item::ItemClassBag)) {
-		user->Message(13, "Error: Server does not recognize specified tradeskill container");
+		user->Message(Chat::Red, "Error: Server does not recognize specified tradeskill container");
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -304,12 +304,12 @@ void Object::HandleCombine(Client* user, const NewCombine_Struct* in_combine, Ob
 			user->DeleteItemInInventory(EQEmu::InventoryProfile::CalcSlotId(in_combine->container_slot, 0), 0, true);
 			container->Clear();
 			user->SummonItem(new_weapon->ID, inst->GetCharges(), inst->GetAugmentItemID(0), inst->GetAugmentItemID(1), inst->GetAugmentItemID(2), inst->GetAugmentItemID(3), inst->GetAugmentItemID(4), inst->GetAugmentItemID(5), inst->IsAttuned(), EQEmu::invslot::slotCursor, container->GetItem()->Icon, atoi(container->GetItem()->IDFile + 2));
-			user->Message_StringID(4, TRANSFORM_COMPLETE, inst->GetItem()->Name);
+			user->Message_StringID(Chat::LightBlue, TRANSFORM_COMPLETE, inst->GetItem()->Name);
 			if (RuleB(Inventory, DeleteTransformationMold))
 				user->DeleteItemInInventory(in_combine->container_slot, 0, true);
 		}
 		else if (inst) {
-			user->Message_StringID(4, TRANSFORM_FAILED, inst->GetItem()->Name);
+			user->Message_StringID(Chat::LightBlue, TRANSFORM_FAILED, inst->GetItem()->Name);
 		}
 		auto outapp = new EQApplicationPacket(OP_TradeSkillCombine, 0);
 		user->QueuePacket(outapp);
@@ -324,10 +324,10 @@ void Object::HandleCombine(Client* user, const NewCombine_Struct* in_combine, Ob
 			user->DeleteItemInInventory(EQEmu::InventoryProfile::CalcSlotId(in_combine->container_slot, 0), 0, true);
 			container->Clear();
 			user->SummonItem(new_weapon->ID, inst->GetCharges(), inst->GetAugmentItemID(0), inst->GetAugmentItemID(1), inst->GetAugmentItemID(2), inst->GetAugmentItemID(3), inst->GetAugmentItemID(4), inst->GetAugmentItemID(5), inst->IsAttuned(), EQEmu::invslot::slotCursor, 0, 0);
-			user->Message_StringID(4, TRANSFORM_COMPLETE, inst->GetItem()->Name);
+			user->Message_StringID(Chat::LightBlue, TRANSFORM_COMPLETE, inst->GetItem()->Name);
 		}
 		else if (inst) {
-			user->Message_StringID(4, DETRANSFORM_FAILED, inst->GetItem()->Name);
+			user->Message_StringID(Chat::LightBlue, DETRANSFORM_FAILED, inst->GetItem()->Name);
 		}
 		auto outapp = new EQApplicationPacket(OP_TradeSkillCombine, 0);
 		user->QueuePacket(outapp);
@@ -337,7 +337,7 @@ void Object::HandleCombine(Client* user, const NewCombine_Struct* in_combine, Ob
 
 	DBTradeskillRecipe_Struct spec;
 	if (!database.GetTradeRecipe(container, c_type, some_id, user->CharacterID(), &spec)) {
-		user->Message_StringID(MT_Emote,TRADESKILL_NOCOMBINE);
+		user->Message_StringID(Chat::Emote,TRADESKILL_NOCOMBINE);
 		auto outapp = new EQApplicationPacket(OP_TradeSkillCombine, 0);
 		user->QueuePacket(outapp);
 		safe_delete(outapp);
@@ -352,7 +352,7 @@ void Object::HandleCombine(Client* user, const NewCombine_Struct* in_combine, Ob
 	// bit 6 (0x20): unlisted recipe flag
 	if ((spec.must_learn&0xF) == 1 && !spec.has_learnt) {
 		// Made up message for the client. Just giving a DNC is the other option.
-		user->Message(4, "You need to learn how to combine these first.");
+		user->Message(Chat::LightBlue, "You need to learn how to combine these first.");
 		auto outapp = new EQApplicationPacket(OP_TradeSkillCombine, 0);
 		user->QueuePacket(outapp);
 		safe_delete(outapp);
@@ -361,7 +361,7 @@ void Object::HandleCombine(Client* user, const NewCombine_Struct* in_combine, Ob
 	// Character does not have the required skill.
 	if(spec.skill_needed > 0 && user->GetSkill(spec.tradeskill) < spec.skill_needed ) {
 		// Notify client.
-		user->Message(4, "You are not skilled enough.");
+		user->Message(Chat::LightBlue, "You are not skilled enough.");
 		auto outapp = new EQApplicationPacket(OP_TradeSkillCombine, 0);
 		user->QueuePacket(outapp);
 		safe_delete(outapp);
@@ -371,23 +371,23 @@ void Object::HandleCombine(Client* user, const NewCombine_Struct* in_combine, Ob
 	//changing from a switch to string of if's since we don't need to iterate through all of the skills in the SkillType enum
 	if (spec.tradeskill == EQEmu::skills::SkillAlchemy) {
 		if (user_pp.class_ != SHAMAN) {
-			user->Message(13, "This tradeskill can only be performed by a shaman.");
+			user->Message(Chat::Red, "This tradeskill can only be performed by a shaman.");
 			return;
 		}
 		else if (user_pp.level < MIN_LEVEL_ALCHEMY) {
-			user->Message(13, "You cannot perform alchemy until you reach level %i.", MIN_LEVEL_ALCHEMY);
+			user->Message(Chat::Red, "You cannot perform alchemy until you reach level %i.", MIN_LEVEL_ALCHEMY);
 			return;
 		}
 	}
 	else if (spec.tradeskill == EQEmu::skills::SkillTinkering) {
 		if (user_pp.race != GNOME) {
-			user->Message(13, "Only gnomes can tinker.");
+			user->Message(Chat::Red, "Only gnomes can tinker.");
 			return;
 		}
 	}
 	else if (spec.tradeskill == EQEmu::skills::SkillMakePoison) {
 		if (user_pp.class_ != ROGUE) {
-			user->Message(13, "Only rogues can mix poisons.");
+			user->Message(Chat::Red, "Only rogues can mix poisons.");
 			return;
 		}
 	}
@@ -422,7 +422,7 @@ void Object::HandleCombine(Client* user, const NewCombine_Struct* in_combine, Ob
 	// Update Made count
 	if (success) {
 		if (!spec.has_learnt && ((spec.must_learn&0x10) != 0x10)) {
-			user->Message_StringID(4, TRADESKILL_LEARN_RECIPE, spec.name.c_str());
+			user->Message_StringID(Chat::LightBlue, TRADESKILL_LEARN_RECIPE, spec.name.c_str());
 		}
 		database.UpdateRecipeMadecount(spec.recipe_id, user->CharacterID(), spec.madecount+1);
 	}
@@ -469,7 +469,7 @@ void Object::HandleAutoCombine(Client* user, const RecipeAutoCombine_Struct* rac
 	// This shouldn't happen.
 	if ((spec.must_learn&0xf) && !spec.has_learnt) {
 		// Made up message for the client. Just giving a DNC is the other option.
-		user->Message(4, "You need to learn how to combine these first.");
+		user->Message(Chat::LightBlue, "You need to learn how to combine these first.");
 		user->QueuePacket(outapp);
 		safe_delete(outapp);
 		return;
@@ -540,13 +540,13 @@ void Object::HandleAutoCombine(Client* user, const RecipeAutoCombine_Struct* rac
 
 		safe_delete(outapp);
 
-		user->Message_StringID(MT_Skills, TRADESKILL_MISSING_COMPONENTS);
+		user->Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, TRADESKILL_MISSING_COMPONENTS);
 
 		for (auto it = MissingItems.begin(); it != MissingItems.end(); ++it) {
 			const EQEmu::ItemData* item = database.GetItem(*it);
 
 			if(item)
-				user->Message_StringID(MT_Skills, TRADESKILL_MISSING_ITEM, item->Name);
+				user->Message_StringID(Chat::Skills, TRADESKILL_MISSING_ITEM, item->Name);
 		}
 
 		return;
@@ -593,7 +593,7 @@ void Object::HandleAutoCombine(Client* user, const RecipeAutoCombine_Struct* rac
 
 	if (success) {
 		if (!spec.has_learnt && ((spec.must_learn & 0x10) != 0x10)) {
-			user->Message_StringID(4, TRADESKILL_LEARN_RECIPE, spec.name.c_str());
+			user->Message_StringID(Chat::LightBlue, TRADESKILL_LEARN_RECIPE, spec.name.c_str());
 		}
 		database.UpdateRecipeMadecount(spec.recipe_id, user->CharacterID(), spec.madecount+1);
 	}
@@ -951,7 +951,7 @@ bool Client::TradeskillExecute(DBTradeskillRecipe_Struct *spec) {
 		// above critical still stands.
 		// Mastery modifier is: 10%/25%/50% for rank one/two/three
 		chance = 95.0f + (float(user_skill - spec->trivial) / 40.0f);
-		Message_StringID(MT_Emote, TRADESKILL_TRIVIAL);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Emote, TRADESKILL_TRIVIAL);
 	} else if(chance < 5) {
 		// Minimum chance is always 5
 		chance = 5;
@@ -978,7 +978,7 @@ bool Client::TradeskillExecute(DBTradeskillRecipe_Struct *spec) {
 		if(over_trivial < 0)
 			CheckIncreaseTradeskill(bonusstat, stat_modifier, skillup_modifier, success_modifier, spec->tradeskill);
 
-		Message_StringID(4, TRADESKILL_SUCCEED, spec->name.c_str());
+		Message_StringID(Chat::LightBlue, TRADESKILL_SUCCEED, spec->name.c_str());
 
 		Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Tradeskills, "Tradeskill success");
 
@@ -988,7 +988,7 @@ bool Client::TradeskillExecute(DBTradeskillRecipe_Struct *spec) {
 			SummonItem(itr->first, itr->second);
 			item = database.GetItem(itr->first);
 			if (this->GetGroup()) {
-				entity_list.MessageGroup(this, true, MT_Skills, "%s has successfully fashioned %s!", GetName(), item->Name);
+				entity_list.MessageGroup(this, true, Chat::Skills, "%s has successfully fashioned %s!", GetName(), item->Name);
 			}
 
 			/* QS: Player_Log_Trade_Skill_Events */
@@ -1010,12 +1010,12 @@ bool Client::TradeskillExecute(DBTradeskillRecipe_Struct *spec) {
 		if(over_trivial < 0)
 			CheckIncreaseTradeskill(bonusstat, stat_modifier, skillup_modifier, success_modifier, spec->tradeskill);
 
-		Message_StringID(MT_Emote,TRADESKILL_FAILED);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Emote,TRADESKILL_FAILED);
 
 		Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Tradeskills, "Tradeskill failed");
 			if (this->GetGroup())
 		{
-			entity_list.MessageGroup(this,true,MT_Skills,"%s was unsuccessful in %s tradeskill attempt.",GetName(),this->GetGender() == 0 ? "his" : this->GetGender() == 1 ? "her" : "its");
+			entity_list.MessageGroup(this, true, Chat::Skills,"%s was unsuccessful in %s tradeskill attempt.",GetName(),this->GetGender() == 0 ? "his" : this->GetGender() == 1 ? "her" : "its");
 
 		}
 
@@ -1404,7 +1404,7 @@ void Client::LearnRecipe(uint32 recipeID)
     if (row[1] != nullptr)
         return;
 
-    Message_StringID(4, TRADESKILL_LEARN_RECIPE, row[0]);
+    Message_StringID(Chat::LightBlue, TRADESKILL_LEARN_RECIPE, row[0]);
     // Actually learn the recipe now
 	query = StringFormat("INSERT INTO char_recipe_list "
                         "SET recipe_id = %u, char_id = %u, madecount = 0 "

zone/trading.cpp

@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ void Trade::AddEntity(uint16 trade_slot_id, uint32 stack_size) {
 	EQEmu::ItemInstance* inst = client->GetInv().GetItem(EQEmu::invslot::slotCursor);
 
 	if (!inst) {
-		client->Message(13, "Error: Could not find item on your cursor!");
+		client->Message(Chat::Red, "Error: Could not find item on your cursor!");
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -1110,7 +1110,7 @@ void Client::Trader_EndTrader() {
 			tdis->Unknown000 = 0;
 			tdis->TraderID = Customer->GetID();
 			tdis->Unknown012 = 0;
-			Customer->Message(13, "The Trader is no longer open for business");
+			Customer->Message(Chat::Red, "The Trader is no longer open for business");
 
 			for(int i = 0; i < 80; i++) {
 				if(gis->Items[i] != 0) {
@@ -1628,8 +1628,8 @@ void Client::BuyTraderItem(TraderBuy_Struct* tbs, Client* Trader, const EQApplic
 	Log(Logs::Detail, Logs::Trading, "Actual quantity that will be traded is %i", outtbs->Quantity);
 
 	if((tbs->Price * outtbs->Quantity) <= 0) {
-		Message(13, "Internal error. Aborting trade. Please report this to the ServerOP. Error code is 1");
-		Trader->Message(13, "Internal error. Aborting trade. Please report this to the ServerOP. Error code is 1");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "Internal error. Aborting trade. Please report this to the ServerOP. Error code is 1");
+		Trader->Message(Chat::Red, "Internal error. Aborting trade. Please report this to the ServerOP. Error code is 1");
 		Log(Logs::General, Logs::Error, "Bazaar: Zero price transaction between %s and %s aborted."
 						"Item: %s, Charges: %i, TBS: Qty %i, Price: %i",
 						GetName(), Trader->GetName(),
@@ -1642,7 +1642,7 @@ void Client::BuyTraderItem(TraderBuy_Struct* tbs, Client* Trader, const EQApplic
 	uint64 TotalTransactionValue = static_cast<uint64>(tbs->Price) * static_cast<uint64>(outtbs->Quantity);
 
 	if(TotalTransactionValue > MAX_TRANSACTION_VALUE) {
-		Message(13, "That would exceed the single transaction limit of %u platinum.", MAX_TRANSACTION_VALUE / 1000);
+		Message(Chat::Red, "That would exceed the single transaction limit of %u platinum.", MAX_TRANSACTION_VALUE / 1000);
 		TradeRequestFailed(app);
 		safe_delete(outapp);
 		return;
@@ -1754,7 +1754,7 @@ void Client::SendBazaarWelcome()
 		return;
 
 	auto row = results.begin();
-	Message(10, "There are %i Buyers waiting to purchase your loot. Type /barter to search for them, "
+	Message(Chat::NPCQuestSay, "There are %i Buyers waiting to purchase your loot. Type /barter to search for them, "
 				"or use /buyer to set up your own Buy Lines.", atoi(row[0]));
 }
 
@@ -1945,7 +1945,7 @@ void Client::SendBazaarResults(uint32 TraderID, uint32 Class_, uint32 Race, uint
     uint32 ID = 0;
 
     if (results.RowCount() == static_cast<unsigned long>(RuleI(Bazaar, MaxSearchResults)))
-			Message(15, "Your search reached the limit of %i results. Please narrow your search down by selecting more options.",
+			Message(Chat::Yellow, "Your search reached the limit of %i results. Please narrow your search down by selecting more options.",
 					RuleI(Bazaar, MaxSearchResults));
 
     if(results.RowCount() == 0) {
@@ -2057,7 +2057,7 @@ static void UpdateTraderCustomerItemsAdded(uint32 CustomerID, TraderCharges_Stru
 
 	if(!inst) return;
 
-	Customer->Message(13, "The Trader has put up %s for sale.", item->Name);
+	Customer->Message(Chat::Red, "The Trader has put up %s for sale.", item->Name);
 
 	for(int i = 0; i < 80; i++) {
 
@@ -2105,7 +2105,7 @@ static void UpdateTraderCustomerPriceChanged(uint32 CustomerID, TraderCharges_St
 		tdis->Unknown000 = 0;
 		tdis->TraderID = Customer->GetID();
 		tdis->Unknown012 = 0;
-		Customer->Message(13, "The Trader has withdrawn the %s from sale.", item->Name);
+		Customer->Message(Chat::Red, "The Trader has withdrawn the %s from sale.", item->Name);
 
 		for(int i = 0; i < 80; i++) {
 
@@ -2147,7 +2147,7 @@ static void UpdateTraderCustomerPriceChanged(uint32 CustomerID, TraderCharges_St
 		inst->SetMerchantCount(Charges);
 
 	// Let the customer know the price in the window has suddenly just changed on them.
-	Customer->Message(13, "The Trader has changed the price of %s.", item->Name);
+	Customer->Message(Chat::Red, "The Trader has changed the price of %s.", item->Name);
 
 	for(int i = 0; i < 80; i++) {
 		if((gis->ItemID[i] != ItemID) ||
@@ -2286,7 +2286,7 @@ void Client::HandleTraderPriceUpdate(const EQApplicationPacket *app) {
 			}
 
 			if(SameItemWithDifferingCharges)
-				Message(13, "Warning: You have more than one %s with different charges. They have all been added for sale "
+				Message(Chat::Red, "Warning: You have more than one %s with different charges. They have all been added for sale "
 						"at the same price.", item->Name);
 		}
 
@@ -2333,8 +2333,8 @@ void Client::HandleTraderPriceUpdate(const EQApplicationPacket *app) {
 		tpus->SubAction = BazaarPriceChange_Fail;
 		QueuePacket(app);
 		Trader_EndTrader();
-		Message(13, "You must remove the item from sale before you can increase the price while a customer is browsing.");
-		Message(13, "Click 'Begin Trader' to restart Trader mode with the increased price for this item.");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "You must remove the item from sale before you can increase the price while a customer is browsing.");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "Click 'Begin Trader' to restart Trader mode with the increased price for this item.");
 		safe_delete(gis);
 		return;
 	}
@@ -2387,11 +2387,11 @@ void Client::SendBuyerResults(char* searchString, uint32 searchID) {
     int numberOfRows = results.RowCount();
 
     if(numberOfRows == RuleI(Bazaar, MaxBarterSearchResults))
-        Message(15, "Your search found too many results; some are not displayed.");
+        Message(Chat::Yellow, "Your search found too many results; some are not displayed.");
     else if(strlen(searchString) == 0)
-        Message(10, "There are %i Buy Lines.", numberOfRows);
+        Message(Chat::NPCQuestSay, "There are %i Buy Lines.", numberOfRows);
     else
-        Message(10, "There are %i Buy Lines that match the search string '%s'.", numberOfRows, searchString);
+        Message(Chat::NPCQuestSay, "There are %i Buy Lines that match the search string '%s'.", numberOfRows, searchString);
 
     if(numberOfRows == 0)
         return;
@@ -2466,7 +2466,7 @@ void Client::ShowBuyLines(const EQApplicationPacket *app) {
 	if(!Buyer) {
 		bir->Approval = 0; // Tell the client that the Buyer is unavailable
 		QueuePacket(app);
-		Message(13, "The Buyer has gone away.");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "The Buyer has gone away.");
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -2475,14 +2475,14 @@ void Client::ShowBuyLines(const EQApplicationPacket *app) {
 	QueuePacket(app);
 
 	if(bir->Approval == 0) {
-		Message_StringID(clientMessageYellow, TRADER_BUSY);
+		Message_StringID(Chat::Yellow, TRADER_BUSY);
 		return;
 	}
 
 	const char *WelcomeMessagePointer = Buyer->GetBuyerWelcomeMessage();
 
 	if(strlen(WelcomeMessagePointer) > 0)
-		Message(10, "%s greets you, '%s'.", Buyer->GetName(), WelcomeMessagePointer);
+		Message(Chat::NPCQuestSay, "%s greets you, '%s'.", Buyer->GetName(), WelcomeMessagePointer);
 
 	auto outapp = new EQApplicationPacket(OP_Barter, sizeof(BuyerBrowsing_Struct));
 
@@ -2563,7 +2563,7 @@ void Client::SellToBuyer(const EQApplicationPacket *app) {
 	if(!item || !Quantity || !Price || !QtyBuyerWants) return;
 
 	if (m_inv.HasItem(ItemID, Quantity, invWhereWorn | invWherePersonal | invWhereCursor) == INVALID_INDEX) {
-		Message(13, "You do not have %i %s on you.", Quantity, item->Name);
+		Message(Chat::Red, "You do not have %i %s on you.", Quantity, item->Name);
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -2571,37 +2571,37 @@ void Client::SellToBuyer(const EQApplicationPacket *app) {
 	Client *Buyer = entity_list.GetClientByID(BuyerID);
 
 	if(!Buyer || !Buyer->IsBuyer()) {
-		Message(13, "The Buyer has gone away.");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "The Buyer has gone away.");
 		return;
 	}
 
 	// For Stackable items, HasSpaceForItem will try check if there is space to stack with existing stacks in
 	// the buyer inventory.
 	if(!(Buyer->GetInv().HasSpaceForItem(item, Quantity))) {
-		Message(13, "The Buyer does not have space for %i %s", Quantity, item->Name);
+		Message(Chat::Red, "The Buyer does not have space for %i %s", Quantity, item->Name);
 		return;
 	}
 
 	if((static_cast<uint64>(Quantity) * static_cast<uint64>(Price)) > MAX_TRANSACTION_VALUE) {
-		Message(13, "That would exceed the single transaction limit of %u platinum.", MAX_TRANSACTION_VALUE / 1000);
+		Message(Chat::Red, "That would exceed the single transaction limit of %u platinum.", MAX_TRANSACTION_VALUE / 1000);
 		return;
 	}
 
 	if(!Buyer->HasMoney(Quantity * Price)) {
-		Message(13, "The Buyer does not have sufficient money to purchase that quantity of %s.", item->Name);
-		Buyer->Message(13, "%s tried to sell you %i %s, but you have insufficient funds.", GetName(), Quantity, item->Name);
+		Message(Chat::Red, "The Buyer does not have sufficient money to purchase that quantity of %s.", item->Name);
+		Buyer->Message(Chat::Red, "%s tried to sell you %i %s, but you have insufficient funds.", GetName(), Quantity, item->Name);
 		return;
 	}
 
 	if(Buyer->CheckLoreConflict(item)) {
-		Message(13, "That item is LORE and the Buyer already has one.");
-		Buyer->Message(13, "%s tried to sell you %s but this item is LORE and you already have one.",
+		Message(Chat::Red, "That item is LORE and the Buyer already has one.");
+		Buyer->Message(Chat::Red, "%s tried to sell you %s but this item is LORE and you already have one.",
 					GetName(), item->Name);
 		return;
 	}
 
 	if(item->NoDrop == 0) {
-		Message(13, "That item is NODROP.");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "That item is NODROP.");
 		return;
 	}
 
@@ -2620,7 +2620,7 @@ void Client::SellToBuyer(const EQApplicationPacket *app) {
 					break;
 				}
 				Log(Logs::General, Logs::Error, "Unexpected error while moving item from seller to buyer.");
-				Message(13, "Internal error while processing transaction.");
+				Message(Chat::Red, "Internal error while processing transaction.");
 				return;
 			}
 
@@ -2628,7 +2628,7 @@ void Client::SellToBuyer(const EQApplicationPacket *app) {
 
 			if(!ItemToTransfer || !Buyer->MoveItemToInventory(ItemToTransfer, true)) {
 				Log(Logs::General, Logs::Error, "Unexpected error while moving item from seller to buyer.");
-				Message(13, "Internal error while processing transaction.");
+				Message(Chat::Red, "Internal error while processing transaction.");
 
 				if(ItemToTransfer)
 					safe_delete(ItemToTransfer);
@@ -2666,7 +2666,7 @@ void Client::SellToBuyer(const EQApplicationPacket *app) {
 
 			if (SellerSlot == INVALID_INDEX) {
 				Log(Logs::General, Logs::Error, "Unexpected error while moving item from seller to buyer.");
-				Message(13, "Internal error while processing transaction.");
+				Message(Chat::Red, "Internal error while processing transaction.");
 				return;
 			}
 
@@ -2674,7 +2674,7 @@ void Client::SellToBuyer(const EQApplicationPacket *app) {
 
 			if(!ItemToTransfer) {
 				Log(Logs::General, Logs::Error, "Unexpected error while moving item from seller to buyer.");
-				Message(13, "Internal error while processing transaction.");
+				Message(Chat::Red, "Internal error while processing transaction.");
 				return;
 			}
 
@@ -2686,7 +2686,7 @@ void Client::SellToBuyer(const EQApplicationPacket *app) {
 
 				if(!Buyer->MoveItemToInventory(ItemToTransfer, true)) {
 					Log(Logs::General, Logs::Error, "Unexpected error while moving item from seller to buyer.");
-					Message(13, "Internal error while processing transaction.");
+					Message(Chat::Red, "Internal error while processing transaction.");
 					safe_delete(ItemToTransfer);
 					return;
 				}
@@ -2721,7 +2721,7 @@ void Client::SellToBuyer(const EQApplicationPacket *app) {
 
 				if(!Buyer->MoveItemToInventory(ItemToTransfer, true)) {
 					Log(Logs::General, Logs::Error, "Unexpected error while moving item from seller to buyer.");
-					Message(13, "Internal error while processing transaction.");
+					Message(Chat::Red, "Internal error while processing transaction.");
 					safe_delete(ItemToTransfer);
 					return;
 				}
@@ -2965,19 +2965,19 @@ void Client::UpdateBuyLine(const EQApplicationPacket *app) {
 	}
 	else {
 		if(ItemCount > 0)
-			Message(13, "Buy line %s disabled as Item Compensation is not currently supported.", ItemName);
+			Message(Chat::Red, "Buy line %s disabled as Item Compensation is not currently supported.", ItemName);
 
 		else if(Quantity <= 0)
-			Message(13, "Buy line %s disabled as the quantity is invalid.", ItemName);
+			Message(Chat::Red, "Buy line %s disabled as the quantity is invalid.", ItemName);
 
 		else if(LoreConflict)
-			Message(13, "Buy line %s disabled as the item is LORE and you have one already.", ItemName);
+			Message(Chat::Red, "Buy line %s disabled as the item is LORE and you have one already.", ItemName);
 
 		else if(item->NoDrop == 0)
-			Message(13, "Buy line %s disabled as the item is NODROP.", ItemName);
+			Message(Chat::Red, "Buy line %s disabled as the item is NODROP.", ItemName);
 
 		else if(ToggleOnOff)
-			Message(13, "Buy line %s disabled due to insufficient funds.", ItemName);
+			Message(Chat::Red, "Buy line %s disabled due to insufficient funds.", ItemName);
 
 		else
 			database.RemoveBuyLine(CharacterID(), BuySlot);
@@ -3047,7 +3047,7 @@ void Client::BuyerItemSearch(const EQApplicationPacket *app) {
 			break;
 	}
 	if (Count == MAX_BUYER_ITEMSEARCH_RESULTS)
-		Message(15, "Your search returned more than %i results. Only the first %i are displayed.",
+		Message(Chat::Yellow, "Your search returned more than %i results. Only the first %i are displayed.",
 				MAX_BUYER_ITEMSEARCH_RESULTS, MAX_BUYER_ITEMSEARCH_RESULTS);
 
 	bisr->Action = Barter_BuyerSearch;

zone/trap.cpp

@@ -373,13 +373,13 @@ void EntityList::GetTrapInfo(Client* client)
 		if (cur->IsTrap())
 		{
 			bool isset = (cur->chkarea_timer.Enabled() && !cur->reset_timer.Enabled());
-			client->Message(CC_Default, " Trap: (%d) found at %0.2f,%0.2f,%0.2f. Times Triggered: %d Is Active: %d Group: %d Message: %s", cur->trap_id, cur->m_Position.x, cur->m_Position.y, cur->m_Position.z, cur->times_triggered, isset, cur->group, cur->message.c_str());
+			client->Message(Chat::Default, " Trap: (%d) found at %0.2f,%0.2f,%0.2f. Times Triggered: %d Is Active: %d Group: %d Message: %s", cur->trap_id, cur->m_Position.x, cur->m_Position.y, cur->m_Position.z, cur->times_triggered, isset, cur->group, cur->message.c_str());
 			++count;
 		}
 		++it;
 	}
 
-	client->Message(CC_Default, "%d traps found.", count);
+	client->Message(Chat::Default, "%d traps found.", count);
 }
 
 void EntityList::ClearTrapPointers()

zone/tribute.cpp

@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ void Client::ToggleTribute(bool enabled) {
 		}
 
 		if(cost > m_pp.tribute_points) {
-			Message(13, "You do not have enough tribute points to activate your tribute!");
+			Message(Chat::Red, "You do not have enough tribute points to activate your tribute!");
 			ToggleTribute(false);
 			return;
 		}
@@ -250,7 +250,7 @@ int32 Client::TributeItem(uint32 slot, uint32 quantity) {
 	pts = mod_tribute_item_value(pts, m_inv[slot]);
 
 	if(pts < 1) {
-		Message(13, "This item is worthless for favor.");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "This item is worthless for favor.");
 		return(0);
 	}
 
@@ -277,7 +277,7 @@ int32 Client::TributeItem(uint32 slot, uint32 quantity) {
 //returns the number of points received from the tribute
 int32 Client::TributeMoney(uint32 platinum) {
 	if(!TakeMoneyFromPP(platinum * 1000)) {
-		Message(13, "You do not have that much money!");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "You do not have that much money!");
 		return(0);
 	}
 

zone/tune.cpp

@@ -203,11 +203,11 @@ void Mob::Tune_FindACByPctMitigation(Mob* defender, Mob *attacker, float pct_mit
 				Message(0, "#Tune - [WARNING] Mitigation can not be further decreased due to minium hit value (%i).",minhit);
 
 			if (defender->IsNPC()){
-				Message(7, "#Tune - Recommended NPC AC ADJUSTMENT ( %i ) on ' %s ' for an average mitigation of (+ %.0f) pct from attacker ' %s '.",add_ac,defender->GetCleanName(), pct_mitigation, attacker->GetCleanName());
+				Message(Chat::LightGray, "#Tune - Recommended NPC AC ADJUSTMENT ( %i ) on ' %s ' for an average mitigation of (+ %.0f) pct from attacker ' %s '.",add_ac,defender->GetCleanName(), pct_mitigation, attacker->GetCleanName());
 				Message(0, "#SET: [NPC Attack STAT] = [%i]",add_ac + defender->CastToNPC()->GetRawAC());
 			}
 			if (defender->IsClient()){
-				Message(7, "#Tune - Recommended CLIENT AC ADJUSTMENT ( %i ) on ' %s ' for an average mitigation of (+ %.0f) pct from attacker ' %s '.",add_ac,defender->GetCleanName(), pct_mitigation, attacker->GetCleanName());
+				Message(Chat::LightGray, "#Tune - Recommended CLIENT AC ADJUSTMENT ( %i ) on ' %s ' for an average mitigation of (+ %.0f) pct from attacker ' %s '.",add_ac,defender->GetCleanName(), pct_mitigation, attacker->GetCleanName());
 				Message(0, "#Modify (+/-): [Client AC STAT/SE_AC(1)] [%i]",add_ac);
 			}
 
@@ -693,7 +693,7 @@ void Mob::Tune_FindAccuaryByHitChance(Mob* defender, Mob *attacker, float hit_ch
 		tmp_hit_chance = Tune_CheckHitChance(defender, attacker, skillinuse, EQEmu::invslot::slotPrimary, 0, false, 0, avoid_override, add_acc);
 
 		if (Msg >= 3)
-			Message(15, "#Tune - Processing... [%i] [ACCURACY %i] Hit Chance %.2f ",j,add_acc,tmp_hit_chance);
+			Message(Chat::Yellow, "#Tune - Processing... [%i] [ACCURACY %i] Hit Chance %.2f ",j,add_acc,tmp_hit_chance);
 
 		if (interval > 0 && tmp_hit_chance >= hit_chance){
 			end = true;
@@ -727,8 +727,8 @@ void Mob::Tune_FindAccuaryByHitChance(Mob* defender, Mob *attacker, float hit_ch
 		add_acc = add_acc + interval;
 	}
 
-	Message(7, "#Tune - Error: Unable to find desired result for (%.0f) pct - Increase interval (%i) AND/OR max loop value (%i) and run again.", hit_chance, interval, max_loop);
-	Message(7, "#Tune - Parse ended at ACCURACY ADJUSTMENTT ( %i ) at hit chance of (%.0f) / (%.0f) pct.",add_acc,tmp_hit_chance / hit_chance);
+	Message(Chat::LightGray, "#Tune - Error: Unable to find desired result for (%.0f) pct - Increase interval (%i) AND/OR max loop value (%i) and run again.", hit_chance, interval, max_loop);
+	Message(Chat::LightGray, "#Tune - Parse ended at ACCURACY ADJUSTMENTT ( %i ) at hit chance of (%.0f) / (%.0f) pct.",add_acc,tmp_hit_chance / hit_chance);
 }
 
 void Mob::Tune_FindAvoidanceByHitChance(Mob* defender, Mob *attacker, float hit_chance, int interval, int max_loop, int acc_override, int Msg)

zone/worldserver.cpp

@@ -211,7 +211,7 @@ void WorldServer::HandleMessage(uint16 opcode, const EQ::Net::Packet &p)
 					else if (scm->queued == 2) // tell queue was full
 						client->Tell_StringID(QUEUE_TELL_FULL, scm->to, scm->message);
 					else if (scm->queued == 3) // person was offline
-						client->Message_StringID(MT_TellEcho, TOLD_NOT_ONLINE, scm->to);
+						client->Message_StringID(Chat::EchoTell, TOLD_NOT_ONLINE, scm->to);
 					else // normal tell echo "You told Soanso, 'something'"
 							// tell echo doesn't use language, so it looks normal to you even if nobody can understand your tells
 						client->ChannelMessageSend(scm->from, scm->to, scm->chan_num, 0, 100, scm->message);
@@ -374,15 +374,15 @@ void WorldServer::HandleMessage(uint16 opcode, const EQ::Net::Packet &p)
 			switch (ztz->response)
 			{
 			case -2: {
-				entity->CastToClient()->Message(13, "You do not own the required locations to enter this zone.");
+				entity->CastToClient()->Message(Chat::Red, "You do not own the required locations to enter this zone.");
 				break;
 			}
 			case -1: {
-				entity->CastToClient()->Message(13, "The zone is currently full, please try again later.");
+				entity->CastToClient()->Message(Chat::Red, "The zone is currently full, please try again later.");
 				break;
 			}
 			case 0: {
-				entity->CastToClient()->Message(13, "All zone servers are taken at this time, please try again later.");
+				entity->CastToClient()->Message(Chat::Red, "All zone servers are taken at this time, please try again later.");
 				break;
 			}
 			}
@@ -414,7 +414,7 @@ void WorldServer::HandleMessage(uint16 opcode, const EQ::Net::Packet &p)
 			Client* client = entity_list.GetClientByID(wars->id);
 			if (client) {
 				if (pack->size == 64)//no results
-					client->Message_StringID(0, WHOALL_NO_RESULTS);
+					client->Message_StringID(Chat::White, WHOALL_NO_RESULTS);
 				else {
 					auto outapp = new EQApplicationPacket(OP_WhoAllResponse, pack->size);
 					memcpy(outapp->pBuffer, pack->pBuffer, pack->size);
@@ -783,7 +783,7 @@ void WorldServer::HandleMessage(uint16 opcode, const EQ::Net::Packet &p)
 		Client* c = entity_list.GetClientByName(Rezzer);
 
 		if (c)
-			c->Message_StringID(MT_WornOff, REZZ_ALREADY_PENDING);
+			c->Message_StringID(Chat::SpellWornOff, REZZ_ALREADY_PENDING);
 
 		break;
 	}
@@ -910,7 +910,7 @@ void WorldServer::HandleMessage(uint16 opcode, const EQ::Net::Packet &p)
 				entity_list.AddGroup(group);
 
 				if (group->GetID() == 0) {
-					Inviter->Message(13, "Unable to get new group id. Cannot create group.");
+					Inviter->Message(Chat::Red, "Unable to get new group id. Cannot create group.");
 					break;
 				}
 
@@ -1485,7 +1485,7 @@ void WorldServer::HandleMessage(uint16 opcode, const EQ::Net::Packet &p)
 		ServerOP_Consent_Struct* s = (ServerOP_Consent_Struct*)pack->pBuffer;
 		Client* client = entity_list.GetClientByName(s->ownername);
 		if (client) {
-			client->Message_StringID(0, s->message_string_id);
+			client->Message_StringID(Chat::White, s->message_string_id);
 		}
 		break;
 	}
@@ -1729,7 +1729,7 @@ void WorldServer::HandleMessage(uint16 opcode, const EQ::Net::Packet &p)
 		if (c)
 		{
 			c->ClearPendingAdventureDoorClick();
-			c->Message_StringID(13, 5141);
+			c->Message_StringID(Chat::Red, 5141);
 		}
 		break;
 	}
@@ -1751,7 +1751,7 @@ void WorldServer::HandleMessage(uint16 opcode, const EQ::Net::Packet &p)
 		if (c)
 		{
 			c->ClearPendingAdventureLeave();
-			c->Message(13, "You cannot leave this adventure at this time.");
+			c->Message(Chat::Red, "You cannot leave this adventure at this time.");
 		}
 		break;
 	}

zone/zonedb.cpp

@@ -3061,10 +3061,10 @@ bool ZoneDatabase::SaveMerc(Merc *merc) {
 
 		auto results = database.QueryDatabase(query);
 		if(!results.Success()) {
-			owner->Message(13, results.ErrorMessage().c_str());
+			owner->Message(Chat::Red, results.ErrorMessage().c_str());
 			return false;
 		} else if (results.RowsAffected() != 1) {
-			owner->Message(13, "Unable to save merc to the database.");
+			owner->Message(Chat::Red, "Unable to save merc to the database.");
 			return false;
 		}
 
@@ -3095,10 +3095,10 @@ bool ZoneDatabase::SaveMerc(Merc *merc) {
 
 	auto results = database.QueryDatabase(query);
 	if (!results.Success()) {
-		owner->Message(13, results.ErrorMessage().c_str());
+		owner->Message(Chat::Red, results.ErrorMessage().c_str());
 		return false;
 	} else if (results.RowsAffected() != 1) {
-		owner->Message(13, "Unable to save merc to the database.");
+		owner->Message(Chat::Red, "Unable to save merc to the database.");
 		return false;
 	}
 

zone/zoning.cpp

@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ void Client::Handle_OP_ZoneChange(const EQApplicationPacket *app) {
 				//that can be a valid un-zolicited zone request?
 
 				//Todo cheat detection
-				Message(13, "Invalid unsolicited zone request.");
+				Message(Chat::Red, "Invalid unsolicited zone request.");
 				Log(Logs::General, Logs::Error, "Zoning %s: Invalid unsolicited zone request to zone id '%d'.", GetName(), target_zone_id);
 				SendZoneCancel(zc);
 				return;
@@ -142,14 +142,14 @@ void Client::Handle_OP_ZoneChange(const EQApplicationPacket *app) {
 		//make sure we are in it and it's unexpired.
 		if(!database.VerifyInstanceAlive(target_instance_id, CharacterID()))
 		{
-			Message(13, "Instance ID was expired or you were not in it.");
+			Message(Chat::Red, "Instance ID was expired or you were not in it.");
 			SendZoneCancel(zc);
 			return;
 		}
 
 		if(!database.VerifyZoneInstance(target_zone_id, target_instance_id))
 		{
-			Message(13, "Instance ID was %u does not go with zone id %u", target_instance_id, target_zone_id);
+			Message(Chat::Red, "Instance ID was %u does not go with zone id %u", target_instance_id, target_zone_id);
 			SendZoneCancel(zc);
 			return;
 		}
@@ -159,7 +159,7 @@ void Client::Handle_OP_ZoneChange(const EQApplicationPacket *app) {
 	const char *target_zone_name = database.GetZoneName(target_zone_id);
 	if(target_zone_name == nullptr) {
 		//invalid zone...
-		Message(13, "Invalid target zone ID.");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "Invalid target zone ID.");
 		Log(Logs::General, Logs::Error, "Zoning %s: Unable to get zone name for zone id '%d'.", GetName(), target_zone_id);
 		SendZoneCancel(zc);
 		return;
@@ -172,7 +172,7 @@ void Client::Handle_OP_ZoneChange(const EQApplicationPacket *app) {
 	char flag_needed[128];
 	if(!database.GetSafePoints(target_zone_name, database.GetInstanceVersion(target_instance_id), &safe_x, &safe_y, &safe_z, &minstatus, &minlevel, flag_needed)) {
 		//invalid zone...
-		Message(13, "Invalid target zone while getting safe points.");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "Invalid target zone while getting safe points.");
 		Log(Logs::General, Logs::Error, "Zoning %s: Unable to get safe coordinates for zone '%s'.", GetName(), target_zone_name);
 		SendZoneCancel(zc);
 		return;
@@ -277,7 +277,7 @@ void Client::Handle_OP_ZoneChange(const EQApplicationPacket *app) {
 		//the flag needed string is not empty, meaning a flag is required.
 		if(Admin() < minStatusToIgnoreZoneFlags && !HasZoneFlag(target_zone_id))
 		{
-			Message(13, "You do not have the flag to enter %s.", target_zone_name);
+			Message(Chat::Red, "You do not have the flag to enter %s.", target_zone_name);
 			myerror = ZONE_ERROR_NOEXPERIENCE;
 		}
 	}
@@ -453,7 +453,7 @@ void Client::ProcessMovePC(uint32 zoneID, uint32 instance_id, float x, float y,
 			ZonePC(zoneID, instance_id, x, y, z, heading, ignorerestrictions, zm);
 			break;
 		case GMSummon:
-			Message(15, "You have been summoned by a GM!");
+			Message(Chat::Yellow, "You have been summoned by a GM!");
 			ZonePC(zoneID, instance_id, x, y, z, heading, ignorerestrictions, zm);
 			break;
 		case ZoneToBindPoint:
@@ -463,11 +463,11 @@ void Client::ProcessMovePC(uint32 zoneID, uint32 instance_id, float x, float y,
 			ZonePC(zoneID, instance_id, x, y, z, heading, ignorerestrictions, zm);
 			break;
 		case SummonPC:
-			Message(15, "You have been summoned!");
+			Message(Chat::Yellow, "You have been summoned!");
 			ZonePC(zoneID, instance_id, x, y, z, heading, ignorerestrictions, zm);
 			break;
 		case Rewind:
-			Message(15, "Rewinding to previous location.");
+			Message(Chat::Yellow, "Rewinding to previous location.");
 			ZonePC(zoneID, instance_id, x, y, z, heading, ignorerestrictions, zm);
 			break;
 		default:
@@ -486,7 +486,7 @@ void Client::ZonePC(uint32 zoneID, uint32 instance_id, float x, float y, float z
 	database.GetZoneLongName(pShortZoneName, &pZoneName);
 
 	if(!pZoneName) {
-		Message(13, "Invalid zone number specified");
+		Message(Chat::Red, "Invalid zone number specified");
 		safe_delete_array(pZoneName);
 		return;
 	}
@@ -560,7 +560,7 @@ void Client::ZonePC(uint32 zoneID, uint32 instance_id, float x, float y, float z
 			Entity* entity = entity_list.GetID(entity_id_being_looted);
 			if (entity == 0)
 			{
-				Message(13, "Error: OP_EndLootRequest: Corpse not found (ent = 0)");
+				Message(Chat::Red, "Error: OP_EndLootRequest: Corpse not found (ent = 0)");
 				if (ClientVersion() >= EQEmu::versions::ClientVersion::SoD)
 					Corpse::SendEndLootErrorPacket(this);
 				else
@@ -568,7 +568,7 @@ void Client::ZonePC(uint32 zoneID, uint32 instance_id, float x, float y, float z
 			}
 			else if (!entity->IsCorpse())
 			{
-				Message(13, "Error: OP_EndLootRequest: Corpse not found (!entity->IsCorpse())");
+				Message(Chat::Red, "Error: OP_EndLootRequest: Corpse not found (!entity->IsCorpse())");
 				Corpse::SendLootReqErrorPacket(this);
 			}
 			else
@@ -723,7 +723,7 @@ void Client::Gate(uint8 bindnum) {
 }
 
 void NPC::Gate(uint8 bindnum) {
-	entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, true, RuleI(Range, SpellMessages), MT_Spells, GATES, GetCleanName());
+	entity_list.MessageClose_StringID(this, true, RuleI(Range, SpellMessages), Chat::Spells, GATES, GetCleanName());
 
 	Mob::Gate(bindnum);
 }