Verb:OBSERVE - Revision history

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	{{boldmono\|OBSERVE}} is a [[roleplay]]ing verb that allows the character to watchfully check out objects, self and others.		{{boldmono\|OBSERVE}} is a [[roleplay]]ing verb that allows the character to watchfully check out objects, self and others.
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	'''{{blue\|People targets:}}'''		'''{{blue\|People targets:}}'''
	STANDARD - You take a moment to observe everything you can about (target).		STANDARD - You take a moment to observe everything you can about (target).
			ARDENAI - You level your gaze onto (target) with the full weight of your
			measured and inscrutable regard.
	FOREST GNOME - You observe (target) carefully, scrutinizing his/her facial		FOREST GNOME - You observe (target) carefully, scrutinizing his/her facial
	movements while he/she speaks.		movements while he/she speaks.
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	and your place within it.		and your place within it.
	OTHERS - A look of introspection flits across Actor's face.		OTHERS - A look of introspection flits across Actor's face.
			ARDENAI
			INDOORS - You try to gain your bearings while indoors, ascertaining
			which way is north.
			OUTDOORS - You turn your head into the direction of the wind and, with
			your senses attuned, breathe in the unknown.
	FOREST GNOME - You mouth a few words silently while trying to imitate speech		FOREST GNOME - You mouth a few words silently while trying to imitate speech
	patterns.		patterns.
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	'''{{blue\|Object targets:}}'''		'''{{blue\|Object targets:}}'''
	STANDARD - You take a moment to observe everything you can about (target).		STANDARD - You take a moment to observe everything you can about (target).
			ARDENAI - You level your gaze onto (target) with the full weight of your
			measured and inscrutable regard.
	FOREST GNOME - You pause for a moment and observe (target).		FOREST GNOME - You pause for a moment and observe (target).
	HALF-ELVEN - You narrow your eyes as you closely observe (target).		HALF-ELVEN - You narrow your eyes as you closely observe (target).
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	'''{{blue\|Creature targets:}}'''		'''{{blue\|Creature targets:}}'''
	STANDARD - You take a moment to observe everything you can about (target).		STANDARD - You take a moment to observe everything you can about (target).
			ARDENAI - You level your gaze onto (target) with the full weight of your
			measured and inscrutable regard.
	FOREST GNOME - You spend some time observing (target), familiarizing yourself		FOREST GNOME - You spend some time observing (target), familiarizing yourself
	with his/her/its unique behavior and qualities.		with his/her/its unique behavior and qualities.
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	'''{{blue\|No target:}}'''		'''{{blue\|No target:}}'''
	STANDARD - You casually observe your surroundings.		STANDARD - You casually observe your surroundings.
			ARDENAI - You sweep your gaze across the area, swiftly yet carefully
			taking note of everything and everyone in turn. Those details
			advantageous to you are quickly cataloged while the rest are
			summarily disregarded.
	FOREST GNOME		FOREST GNOME
	OUTSIDE - Crouching low to the ground, you scan your immediate		OUTSIDE - Crouching low to the ground, you scan your immediate

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	AIR DOUBT ENEMY ENVIRONMENT ESCAPE		AIR DOUBT ENEMY ENVIRONMENT ESCAPE
	GROUND LIFE QUICK SKY SLOW		GROUND LIFE QUICK SKY SLOW
			</pre>

	==Verb Info==		==Verb Info==
			<pre{{log2}}>
	Verb information for verb "OBSERVE":		Verb information for verb "OBSERVE":

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	The '''OBSERVE''' verb allows the character to watchfully check out objects, self and others.		The '''OBSERVE''' verb allows the character to watchfully check out objects, self and others.
			==Usage==

			'''Help observe:'''
	==Messaging==
	;General verb help information
	<pre{{log2}}>		<pre{{log2}}>
	>help observe		>help observe
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			==Verb Info==
	>verb info observe
	Verb information for verb "OBSERVE":		Verb information for verb "OBSERVE":

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	FIRST PERSON - You observe every detail of the air, from its scent to its		FIRST PERSON - You observe every detail of the air, from its scent to its
	direction to its ambient temperature.		direction to its ambient temperature.
	OTHERS - ~~Becca~~ pauses in an observational trance.		OTHERS - Vanah pauses in an observational trance.
	ENVIRONMENT		ENVIRONMENT
	FIRST PERSON		FIRST PERSON

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The '''OBSERVE''' verb allows the character to watchfully check out objects, self and others.

==Messaging==
;General verb help information
<pre{{log2}}>
>help observe

Usage:
OBSERVE - Casually observe your surroundings
OBSERVE {self} - Introspectively observe yourself
OBSERVE {target} - Observe a target
OBSERVE SET [option] - Shows or sets the OBSERVE verb options available.

>verb info observe
Verb information for verb "OBSERVE":

'''People targets:'''
STANDARD - You take a moment to observe everything you can about (target).
FOREST GNOME - You observe (target) carefully, scrutinizing his/her
facial movements while he/she speaks.
HALF-ELVEN
FIRST PERSON - You gaze at through shuttered eyes, thinking of long years of
mistreatment and rejection before you tighten your lips and glance
away. It's a battle for another day.
OTHERS - (Character) narrows his eyes and gives you a cold, hard look before tightening
his lips and glancing away.

'''Self target:'''
STANDARD
FIRST PERSON - You turn your thoughts inward, observing your opinion on society and
your place within it.
OTHERS - A look of introspection flits across (Character)'s face.
FOREST GNOME - You mouth a few words silently while trying to imitate speech
patterns.
HALF-ELVEN - You tighten your lips in a bitter half-smile.
SYLVAN
FIRST PERSON - You observe your own condition, expanding your awareness of yourself as
a part of your environment.
OTHERS - (Character) becomes observantly introspective.

'''Object targets:'''
STANDARD - You take a moment to observe everything you can about (target).
FOREST
GNOME - You pause for a moment and observe (target).
HALF-ELVEN - You narrow your eyes as you closely observe (target).

'''Creature targets:'''
STANDARD - You take a moment to observe everything you can about (target).
FOREST GNOME - You spend some time observing (target), familiarizing yourself
with his/her/its unique behavior and qualities.
HALF-ELVEN
FIRST PERSON - As you closely observe (target) you ponder years of rejection and
consider taking out all your frustrations on the sorry creature.
OTHERS - As (Character) observes (target) he tightens his lips and gets a feral glint in his eyes.

'''No target:'''
STANDARD - You casually observe your surroundings.
FOREST GNOME
OUTSIDE - Crouching low to the ground, you scan your immediate
surroundings with a keen eye and a skilled hand. Once
convinced there are no environmental traps, you slap
your hand against your thigh decisively.
INSIDE - With a keen eye, you scan your surroundings and are fairly
convinced that there are no environmental traps nearby.
HALF-ELVEN - You narrow your eyes and take in your surroundings as you are overwhelmed with
feelings of bitterness.
SYLVAN - You observe your surroundings carefully, taking in every last detail.

'''Styles: (Sylvan only)'''
DOUBT
FIRST PERSON - Looking around, you can't help but feel that something is wrong with your
surroundings.
OTHERS - (Character) looks around with concern.
ENEMY
FIRST PERSON - You look around, every sense on the alert for possible foes.
OTHERS - (Character) surveys his surroundings warily.
LIFE
FIRST PERSON - You look around, taking note of all the signs of life nearby.
W\ CREATURES - You look around, and can't help but focus on the creatures nearby.
OTHERS - (Character) looks around, a serene expression on his face.
W\ CREATURES - (Character) looks around, a disturbed expression on his face.
QUICK
FIRST PERSON - You quickly scan your surroundings, taking keen note of the flora and
fauna in the area.
OTHERS - (Character) glances around, his eyes falling briefly on each aspect of his
surroundings.
SLOW
FIRST PERSON - You observe your surroundings very slowly, not wanting to miss a single
detail.
OTHERS - (Character) observes his surroundings with an almost excruciating slowness.
GROUND
OUTSIDE - You observe the ground, searching for tracks.
INSIDE - You examine the ground in a futile search for tracks.
SKY
DAYTIME - You look up at the sky, taking note of the position of the sun.
NIGHTTIME - Your eyes scan the heavens, reading stories in the stars.
INSIDE - You look up, but are unable to see the sky from in here.
AIR
FIRST PERSON - You observe every detail of the air, from its scent to its direction to
its ambient temperature.
OTHERS - (Character) pauses in an observational trance.
ENVIRONMENT
FIRST PERSON
W/ TREES - You observe the comfortingly natural feel of your environment.
W/O TREES - You observe the details of your environment and do your best to adapt.
IN TOWN - You observe the inherently foreign nature of your environment.
OTHERS
W/ TREES - (Character) relaxes as he observes his environment.
W/O TREES - (Character) observes his environment carefully.
IN TOWN - (Character) appears uncomfortable as he observes his environment.
ESCAPE
FIRST PERSON - You look around for possible escape routes.
OTHERS - (Character) looks around nervously, ready to bolt.

'''NOTE: ONLY first person messaging is listed unless it differs substantially from other versions. Wedding messaging will only work with your spouse, all other targets default to standard messaging. Messaging without an option shown applies to all options. Special scripts and areas may override listed messaging.'''
</pre>
;Sample OBSERVE output
<pre{{log2}}>
''>observe''
You casually observe your surroundings.
''>observe ts''
You turn your thoughts inward, observing your opinion on society and your place within it.
''>observe sign''
You take a moment to observe everything you can about an embroidered sign.
</pre>

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