how do i find the local player using a script, not a local script?

Is there an equivalent to game.Players.LocalPlayer, but in a server script?

Nope.

Local scripts can only do this because they're running on individual computers. Server scripts aren't, so they don't have this feature.

What you specifically need to do depends on your situation.

• If you have a way of getting someone's character, you can use GetPlayerFromCharacter. This is often used in touched events.

• MouseClick events actually give you the player who clicked as a parameter.

But it really depends on the situation.

Another possible situation you're in is that you are using a server script (or want to use one) when you should be using a local script. Here are some situations that you should always use a local script:

• GUIs. They're on individual screens, and individual people interact with them. Moreover, they're parented to the PlayerGui, which is inside a specific player.

• Tools. Again, they receive input from individual people and are parented to individual players.

Although local scripts are used for a myriad of purposes, these are the ones most often confused. But if you find that you just desperately need to use a server script, use remote events or functions.