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bz_getBZDBString
bz_ApiString bz_getBZDBString (const char* variable)
Gets the value of a variable. (ex. _rainType, _rainTexture, ect)
Parameters: 
variable  -  The variable to find the value of. 
Returns: 
The value of the variable.