Timers For Scripts

Hey,

I'm thinking of coding a basic Hi-Res Timer as part of the ItemData class, for use with items in the script.

I was just wondering if there is already a timer in there, or any other method of timing, making the idea of me creating a timer redundant.

I'd just like to know, because there is no point in doing it if there's a better way.

thanks,
--Grant

(p.s., I'm doing this for a couple reasons, mainly for grenades that use real seconds for the fuse, and a whole bunch of other stuff... And if the alternate method is too much then don't bother posting it, ill just make a timer.)

Edit: (p.s.s. and dont just suggest frame-based timing.)