You are using correct syntax except for $chan has $chan is not a valid command in a timer, you can use /timer 0 30 /msg $active msghere
but here's a small test
put this following script in your remotes Yes I know it doesnt have brackets ({}) or slashes (/)
alias test1 timer 0 30 msg $active success!
then once its in type /test1
its working for me
