diff --git a/data/missions/alba/02 - patrol #2.json b/data/missions/alba/02 - patrol #2.json
index 44cf039..0b5f08b 100644
--- a/data/missions/alba/02 - patrol #2.json	
+++ b/data/missions/alba/02 - patrol #2.json	
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@
 			"lines" : [
 				"ACTIVATE_ENTITY Pandoran",
 				"ACTIVATE_OBJECTIVE 1",
-				"MSG_BOX 6 Alba Control;Patrol A-82, you have hostiles incoming. Identified as 3 Mitikas fighters; Jackals, possibly Pandoran. Engage, but exercise extreme caution."
+				"MSG_BOX Alba Control;Patrol A-82, you have hostiles incoming. Identified as 3 Mitikas fighters; Jackals, possibly Pandoran. Engage, but exercise extreme caution."
 			]
 		}
 	]
diff --git a/data/missions/coyote/03 - coyote assault #3.json b/data/missions/coyote/03 - coyote assault #3.json
index a88ba3c..0270d22 100644
--- a/data/missions/coyote/03 - coyote assault #3.json	
+++ b/data/missions/coyote/03 - coyote assault #3.json	
@@ -81,25 +81,24 @@
 		{
 			"function" : "ALLIES_KILLED 70",
 			"lines" : [
-				"MSG_BOX 4 UNF Pilot #1;We're getting our arses kicked here! Any chance of any backup?!"
+				"MSG_BOX UNF Pilot #1;We're getting our arses kicked here! Any chance of any backup?!"
 			]
 		},
 		{
 			"function" : "ALLIES_KILLED 80",
 			"lines" : [
-				"MSG_BOX 4 UNF Pilot #2;The White Knights are here! Finally!",
+				"MSG_BOX UNF Pilot #2;The White Knights are here! Finally!",
 				"ACTIVATE_ENTITY ATAFs"
 			]
 		},
 		{
 			"function" : "ALLIES_KILLED 90",
 			"lines" : [
-				"MSG_BOX 6 UNF Talos;All fighters, Captain Bailey has signalled the retreat. Coyote is lost. Fall back to the extraction point.",
-				"MSG_BOX 4 Cdr de Winter;You all heard the Captain - fall back, we'll cover the retreat.",
-				"WAIT 8",
-				"MSG_BOX 4 Lt Cdr Dodds;Estelle, we've got this. We can take them.",
-				"MSG_BOX 4 Cdr de Winter;We're taking too many losses, Dodds. Fall back now, that's an order.",
-				"WAIT 8",
+				"MSG_BOX UNF Talos;All fighters, Captain Bailey has signalled the retreat. Coyote is lost. Fall back to the extraction point.",
+				"MSG_BOX Cdr de Winter;You all heard the Captain - fall back, we'll cover the retreat.",
+				"MSG_BOX Lt Cdr Dodds;Estelle, we've got this. We can take them.",
+				"MSG_BOX Cdr de Winter;We're taking too many losses, Dodds. Fall back now, that's an order.",
+				"WAIT_MSG_BOX",
 				"ACTIVATE_ENTITY Extraction Point",
 				"RETREAT_ALLIES"
 			]
diff --git a/data/missions/granada/02 - suspect packages #2.json b/data/missions/granada/02 - suspect packages #2.json
index 7e5fa65..3f4f627 100644
--- a/data/missions/granada/02 - suspect packages #2.json	
+++ b/data/missions/granada/02 - suspect packages #2.json	
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@
 		{
 			"function" : "Waypoint #2",
 			"lines" : [
-				"MSG_BOX 5 Alexandria Orbital;Patrol, we're again identifying a handful of crates drifting close to your current position. Please effect pick up.",
+				"MSG_BOX Alexandria Orbital;Patrol, we're again identifying a handful of crates drifting close to your current position. Please effect pick up.",
 				"ACTIVATE_ENTITY package",
 				"ACTIVATE_OBJECTIVE 1"
 			]
@@ -128,9 +128,9 @@
 		{
 			"function" : "Waypoint #4",
 			"lines" : [
-				"MSG_BOX 8 Alexandria Orbital;Patrol, a stranded Dart has been spotted nearby. A tug has been dispatch to bring it in. Please escort it to the target's location.",
-				"MSG_BOX 4 1st Lt Carr;Know anything about the occupant, or affiliation?",
-				"MSG_BOX 6 Alexandria Orbital;Negative, Lieutenant. We'll know more once it's brought in.",
+				"MSG_BOX Alexandria Orbital;Patrol, a stranded Dart has been spotted nearby. A tug has been dispatch to bring it in. Please escort it to the target's location.",
+				"MSG_BOX 1st Lt Carr;Know anything about the occupant, or affiliation?",
+				"MSG_BOX Alexandria Orbital;Negative, Lieutenant. We'll know more once it's brought in.",
 				"ACTIVATE_ENTITY Stranded Dart",
 				"ACTIVATE_ENTITY Tug",
 				"ACTIVATE_OBJECTIVE 2"
@@ -140,14 +140,14 @@
 			"function" : "TOWING Stranded Dart",
 			"lines" : [
 				"WAIT 2",
-				"MSG_BOX 4 Tug;Tow cable attached. Ready to head home.",
-				"MSG_BOX 4 1st Lt Carr;We're done here. Let's bring our mystery guest in.",
+				"MSG_BOX Tug;Tow cable attached. Ready to head home.",
+				"MSG_BOX 1st Lt Carr;We're done here. Let's bring our mystery guest in.",
 				"ACTIVATE_ENTITY Extraction Point",
 				"WAIT 20",
 				"ACTIVATE_ENTITY Dart",
 				"ACTIVATE_OBJECTIVE 3",
-				"MSG_BOX 4 TAF Pilot;Dan, we've got enemy vessels inbound. More Darts.",
-				"MSG_BOX 4 1st Lt Carr;Prepare to engage. Protect the asset!"
+				"MSG_BOX TAF Pilot;Dan, we've got enemy vessels inbound. More Darts.",
+				"MSG_BOX 1st Lt Carr;Prepare to engage. Protect the asset!"
 			]
 		}
 	]
diff --git a/src/battle/messageBox.c b/src/battle/messageBox.c
index 25d482e..3a9d830 100644
--- a/src/battle/messageBox.c
+++ b/src/battle/messageBox.c
@@ -29,13 +29,19 @@ void initMessageBox(void)
 	tail = &head;
 }
 
-void addMessageBox(int time, char *title, char *body)
+void addMessageBox(char *title, char *body)
 {
-	MessageBox *msg = malloc(sizeof(MessageBox));
+	MessageBox *msg;
+	float time;
+	
+	msg = malloc(sizeof(MessageBox));
 	memset(msg, 0, sizeof(MessageBox));
 	tail->next = msg;
 	tail = msg;
 	
+	time = 0.075 * strlen(body);
+	time = MIN(MAX(time, 3), 7);
+	
 	STRNCPY(msg->title, title, MAX_NAME_LENGTH);
 	STRNCPY(msg->body, body, MAX_DESCRIPTION_LENGTH);
 	msg->time = time * FPS;
@@ -66,6 +72,11 @@ void doMessageBox(void)
 	}
 }
 
+int showingMessageBoxes(void)
+{
+	return head.next != NULL;
+}
+
 void drawMessageBox(void)
 {
 	MessageBox *msg = head.next;
diff --git a/src/battle/script.c b/src/battle/script.c
index c6dbf26..6425c31 100644
--- a/src/battle/script.c
+++ b/src/battle/script.c
@@ -44,7 +44,12 @@ void doScript(void)
 	{
 		runner->delay = MAX(0, runner->delay - 1);
 		
-		if (!runner->delay)
+		if (runner->waitForMessageBox)
+		{
+			runner->waitForMessageBox = showingMessageBoxes();
+		}
+		
+		if (!runner->delay && !runner->waitForMessageBox)
 		{
 			executeNextLine(runner);
 			
@@ -133,14 +138,18 @@ static void executeNextLine(ScriptRunner *runner)
 	}
 	else if (strcmp(command, "MSG_BOX") == 0)
 	{
-		sscanf(line, "%*s %d %[^;]%*c%[^\n]", &intParam[0], strParam[0], strParam[1]);
-		addMessageBox(intParam[0], strParam[0], strParam[1]);
+		sscanf(line, "%*s %[^;]%*c%[^\n]", strParam[0], strParam[1]);
+		addMessageBox(strParam[0], strParam[1]);
 	}
 	else if (strcmp(command, "WAIT") == 0)
 	{
 		sscanf(line, "%*s %d", &intParam[0]);
 		runner->delay = intParam[0] * FPS;
 	}
+	else if (strcmp(command, "WAIT_MSG_BOX") == 0)
+	{
+		runner->waitForMessageBox = 1;
+	}
 	else if (strcmp(command, "COMPLETE_MISSION") == 0)
 	{
 		addHudMessage(colors.green, "Mission Complete!");
diff --git a/src/battle/script.h b/src/battle/script.h
index a713149..6d6496e 100644
--- a/src/battle/script.h
+++ b/src/battle/script.h
@@ -29,10 +29,11 @@ extern void failMission(void);
 extern void retreatEnemies(void);
 extern void retreatAllies(void);
 extern void addHudMessage(SDL_Color c, char *format, ...);
-extern void addMessageBox(int time, char *title, char *format, ...);
+extern void addMessageBox(char *title, char *format, ...);
 extern void activateEntities(char *name);
 extern void activateEntityGroup(char *groupName);
 extern void activateObjective(int num);
+extern int showingMessageBoxes(void);
 
 extern Battle battle;
 extern Colors colors;
diff --git a/src/structs.h b/src/structs.h
index eb0b694..d38822a 100644
--- a/src/structs.h
+++ b/src/structs.h
@@ -255,6 +255,7 @@ typedef struct {
 struct ScriptRunner {
 	struct cJSON *line;
 	long delay;
+	int waitForMessageBox;
 	ScriptRunner *next;
 };