GS1 script will not run, why? (originally 'GS1 question')

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Yay, first thread here in .. how long?

Anyway, I'm not quite sure why this script won't work.

if (playerenters){
timeout = 18.5;
}

if (timeout){
setcharani idle,;
sleep 4;
setcharani sit,;
}


I even tried


if (playerenters){
timeout = 18.5;

if (timeout){
setcharani idle,;
sleep 4;
setcharani sit,;
}
}


So I dunno. I tried a few different things, but none of them worked. What am I missing?

Btw, I know GS1 is outdated, but atm it's easier to learn (or at least experiment with) then GS2.