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The {{boldmono|ATTACK}} verb |
The {{boldmono|ATTACK}} verb, alternatively used as {{boldmono|KILL}}, is the primary verb to use when attacking another creature. This initiates the resolution of your character's attack against a foe in the combat resolution system. You may specify [[melee]] attacks at specific parts of a target's body. |
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==Help== |
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<small>'''''Note:''' This will populate with either {{boldmono|ATTACK HELP}} or {{boldmono|HELP ATTACK}}.''</small> |
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;General verb help information |
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<pre{{log2}}>USAGE: ATTACK [target] [location] |
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[target] will default to your current TARGET, or a random creature if you have not set a target. |
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<pre{{log2}}> |
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[location] will default to your AIM preference if set. You may also specify CLEAR to force an unaimed attack.</pre> |
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''>help attack'' |
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No help files matching that entry were found. |
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''>help kill'' |
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No help files matching that entry were found. |
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</pre> |
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==Messaging== |
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;Attack (or kill) a creature - this example shows Two Weapon combat: |
; Attack (or kill) a creature - this example shows Two Weapon combat: |
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<pre{{log2}}> |
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''>attack'' |
<pre{{log2}}>''>attack'' |
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You slash with a tiger-claw at a lesser orc! |
You slash with a tiger-claw at a lesser orc! |
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Amazingly, the lesser orc manages to parry the attack with his broadsword! |
Amazingly, the lesser orc manages to parry the attack with his broadsword! |
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</pre> |
</pre> |
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;All weapon types and bolt / ball spells look similar. |
; All weapon types and bolt / ball spells look similar. |
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See the [[aim]] article for more information about how aiming interacts with {{boldmono|ATTACK}}. |
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==See Also== |
==See Also== |
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* [[Combat system]] |
* [[Combat system]] |
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* [[ |
* [[Aim]] |
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* [[Verb: |
* [[Verb:AMBUSH|AMBUSH]] |
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Latest revision as of 15:27, 3 January 2023
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The ATTACK verb, alternatively used as KILL, is the primary verb to use when attacking another creature. This initiates the resolution of your character's attack against a foe in the combat resolution system. You may specify melee attacks at specific parts of a target's body.
Help
Note: This will populate with either ATTACK HELP or HELP ATTACK.
USAGE: ATTACK [target] [location] [target] will default to your current TARGET, or a random creature if you have not set a target. [location] will default to your AIM preference if set. You may also specify CLEAR to force an unaimed attack.
Messaging
- Attack (or kill) a creature - this example shows Two Weapon combat
>attack You slash with a tiger-claw at a lesser orc! Amazingly, the lesser orc manages to parry the attack with his broadsword! You swing with a fist-scythe at a lesser orc! AS: +109 vs DS: +44 with AvD: +39 + d100 roll: +70 = +174 ... and hit for 20 points of damage! Wild slash scratches the back of the lesser orc's hand. Roundtime: 5 sec.
- All weapon types and bolt / ball spells look similar.
See the aim article for more information about how aiming interacts with ATTACK.