Verb:STRIDE: Difference between revisions

The official GemStone IV encyclopedia.
Jump to navigation Jump to search
mNo edit summary
(converted page to new verb format with verb form)
 
(3 intermediate revisions by one other user not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Verbinfo
__NOTOC__
|verb=STRIDE
To '''stride''' is to walk with long, decisive steps. The STRIDE verb is a roleplaying verb with a variety of styles and uses. It is also a [[movement]] style.
|type=Roleplaying, System

|system=Movement
==Usage==
|pageintro=To '''stride''' is to walk with long, decisive steps. The {{boldmono|STRIDE}} verb is a roleplaying verb with a variety of styles and uses. It is also a [[movement]] style.
;Help
}}
<pre{{log2}}>
==Help==
''>stride help''
<pre{{log2}}>Usage:

Usage:
STRIDE {style} {at|left|right|behind} {target}
STRIDE {style} {at|left|right|behind} {target}
- Stride toward, around, or behind a target
- Stride toward, around, or behind a target
Line 15: Line 14:
Where {style} is one of the following:
Where {style} is one of the following:
ANGRY CONFIDENT BOLD PURPOSE
ANGRY CONFIDENT BOLD PURPOSE
BRISK RELUCTANT SLOW QUICK
BRISK RELUCTANT SLOW QUICK </pre>

</pre>
==Verb Info==
==Verb Info==
<pre{{log2}}>Verb information for verb "STRIDE":
;Verb Info
<pre{{log2}}>
''>verb info stride
Verb information for verb "STRIDE":


No target:
'''{{blue|No target:}}'''
STANDARD - You stride a few steps forward.
STANDARD - You stride a few steps forward.
LEFT|RIGHT - You take a few steps to your (left|right).
LEFT|RIGHT - You take a few steps to your (left|right).
BEHIND - You stride a few steps backward.
BEHIND - You stride a few steps backward.


People targets:
'''{{blue|People targets:}}'''
STANDARD - You stride over to stand before (target).
STANDARD - You stride over to stand before (target).
LEFT|RIGHT - You pace to your (left|right), moving in a circle around (target).
LEFT|RIGHT - You pace to your (left|right), moving in a circle around (target).
Line 34: Line 30:
AWAY - You take a few steps away from (target).
AWAY - You take a few steps away from (target).


Self target:
'''{{blue|Self target:}}'''
STANDARD - You take a few steps in a small circle.
STANDARD - You take a few steps in a small circle.
LEFT|RIGHT - You raise your arms as if you were holding someone, then stride to the (left|right).
LEFT|RIGHT - You raise your arms as if you were holding someone, then stride to the (left|right).
BEHIND - You take a few steps back.
BEHIND - You take a few steps back.


Object and Creature targets:
'''{{blue|Object and Creature targets:}}'''
STANDARD - You take a few steps toward (target).
STANDARD - You take a few steps toward (target).
LEFT|RIGHT - You pace to your (left|right), moving in a circle around (target).
LEFT|RIGHT - You pace to your (left|right), moving in a circle around (target).
Line 45: Line 41:
AWAY - You take a few steps away from (target).
AWAY - You take a few steps away from (target).


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.
'''{{blue|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>
</pre>
==Messaging==
===Untargetted Messaging===
<pre{{log2}}>
''>stride''
You stride a few steps forward.
Vanah strides a few steps forward.


==Usage==
>stride left
===Untargeted===
You take a few steps to your left.
'''''Note:''' This is not a complete list of messaging. All of the styles can be used with each of the directional targetting methods.
Vanah takes a few steps to her left.
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Style |header2= }}

{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= None |modifier2= |1Pview= You stride a few steps forward. |3Pview= Vanah strides a few steps forward. }}
>stride behind
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Left/Right |modifier2= |1Pview= You take a few steps to your left/right. |3Pview= Vanah takes a few steps to her left/right. }}
You stride a few steps backward.
Vanah strides a few steps backward.
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Behind |modifier2= |1Pview= You stride a few steps backward. |3Pview= Vanah strides a few steps backward. }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Angry |modifier2= |1Pview= You angrily stride a few steps forward. |3Pview= Vanah angrily strides a few steps forward. }}

{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Bold |modifier2= |1Pview= You boldly stride a few steps forward. |3Pview= Vanah boldly strides a few steps forward. }}
''>stride angry''
You angrily stride a few steps forward.
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Brisk |modifier2= |1Pview= You briskly stride a few steps forward. |3Pview= Vanah briskly strides a few steps forward. }}
Vanah angrily strides a few steps forward.
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Confident |modifier2= |1Pview= You confidently stride a few steps forward. |3Pview= Vanah confidently strides a few steps forward. }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Purpose |modifier2= |1Pview= You purposefully stride a few steps forward. |3Pview= Vanah purposefully strides a few steps forward. }}

{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Quick |modifier2= |1Pview= You quickly stride a few steps forward. |3Pview= Vanah quickly strides a few steps forward. }}
''>stride bold''
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Reluctant |modifier2= |1Pview= You reluctantly stride a few steps forward. |3Pview= Vanah reluctantly strides a few steps forward. }}
You boldly stride a few steps forward.
Vanah boldly strides a few steps forward.
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Slow |modifier2= |1Pview= You slowly stride a few steps forward. |3Pview= Vanah slowly strides a few steps forward. }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= None, Directional |modifier2= |1Pview= You stride away, moving ''north''. |3Pview= }}

{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Style, Directional |modifier2= |1Pview= You ''quickly'' stride away, moving ''north''. |3Pview= '''Leaving: '''Vanah ''quickly'' strides away moving ''north''.<br>'''Arriving:''' Vanah just strode in ''quickly''. }}
''>stride brisk''
{{Table end}}
You briskly stride a few steps forward.
Vanah briskly strides a few steps forward.

''>stride confident''
You confidently stride a few steps forward.
Vanah confidently strides a few steps forward.

''>stride purpose''
You purposefully stride a few steps forward.
Vanah purposefully strides a few steps forward.

''>stride quick''
You quickly stride a few steps forward.
Vanah quickly strides a few steps forward.

''>stride reluctant''
You reluctantly stride a few steps forward.
Vanah reluctantly strides a few steps forward.

''>stride slow''
You slowly stride a few steps forward.
Vanah slowly strides a few steps forward.
</pre>


===Targeted Messaging===
===Targeted Messaging===
''Note: This is not a complete list of messaging. All of the styles can be used with each of the directional targetting methods.
'''''Note:''' This is not a complete list of messaging. All of the styles can be used with each of the directional targetting methods.''
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Target |header2= Style|2Pview= Yes}}
====Self Targetted Messaging====
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Self |modifier2= None |1Pview= You take a few steps in a small circle. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= Vanah takes a few steps in a small circle. }}
<pre{{log2}}>
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Self |modifier2= Left/Right |1Pview= You raise your arms as if you were holding someone, then stride to the left. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= Vanah raises her arms to hold an invisible partner, then strides a few steps to her left. }}
''>stride vanah
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Self |modifier2= Behind |1Pview= You take a few steps back. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= Vanah takes a few steps back. }}
You take a few steps in a small circle.
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Self |modifier2= Slow & Behind |1Pview= You slowly take a few steps back. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= Vanah slowly takes a few steps back. }}
Vanah takes a few steps in a small circle.
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Person |modifier2= None |1Pview= You stride over to stand before Wyrom. |2Pview= Vanah strides over to stand before you. |3Pview= Vanah strides over to stand before Cupcake. }}

{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Person |modifier2= Left |1Pview= You pace to your left, moving in a circle around Wyrom. |2Pview= Vanah paces to her left, moving in a circle around you. |3Pview= Vanah paces to her left, moving in a circle around Wyrom. }}
''>stride left vanah
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Person, Grouped |modifier2= Confident |1Pview= You confidently hold Wyrom's hand as you both turn to the right and take a few steps. |2Pview= Vanah confidently holds your hand as you both turn to the left and take a few steps. |3Pview= Vanah confidently holds Wyrom's hand as they turn to the right and take a few steps. }}
You raise your arms as if you were holding someone, then stride to the left.
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Person |modifier2= Behind |1Pview= You move to stand behind Wyrom. |2Pview= Vanah moves to stand behind you. |3Pview= Vanah moves to stand behind Wyrom. }}
Vanah raises her arms to hold an invisible partner, then strides a few steps to her left.
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Person |modifier2= Away |1Pview= You take a few steps away from Wyrom. |2Pview= Vanah takes a few steps away from you. |3Pview= Vanah takes a few steps away from Wyrom. }}

{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Person |modifier2= Style |1Pview= You {style}ly stride over to stand before Person. |2Pview= {{addmetext}} |3Pview= }}
''>stride behind vanah
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Object or Creature |modifier2= None |1Pview= You take a few steps toward a kobold. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= Vanah takes a few steps toward a kobold. }}
You take a few steps back.
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Object or Creature |modifier2= Left/Right |1Pview= You pace to your left, moving in a circle around a kobold. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= Vanah paces to her left, moving in a circle around a kobold. }}
Vanah takes a few steps back.
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Object or Creature |modifier2= Behind |1Pview= You walk behind a kobold. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= Vanah walks to stand behind a kobold. }}

{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Object or Creature |modifier2= Away |1Pview= You take a few steps away from a kobold. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= Vanah takes a few steps away from a kobold. }}
>stride slow behind vanah
{{Table end}}
You slowly take a few steps back.
Vanah slowly takes a few steps back.
</pre>

====Player Targetted Messaging====
<pre{{log2}}>
''>stride wyrom
You stride over to stand before Wyrom.
Vanah strides over to stand before you.
Vanah strides over to stand before Cupcake.

''>stride left wyrom
You pace to your left, moving in a circle around Wyrom.
Vanah paces to her left, moving in a circle around you.
Vanah paces to her left, moving in a circle around Wyrom.

''When grouped:
''>stride confid right wyrom
You confidently hold Wyrom's hand as you both turn to the right and take a few steps.
Vanah confidently holds your hand as you both turn to the left and take a few steps.
Vanah confidently holds Wyrom's hand as they turn to the right and take a few steps.

''>stride behind wyrom
You move to stand behind Wyrom.
Vanah moves to stand behind you.
Vanah moves to stand behind Wyrom.

''>stride away wyrom
You take a few steps away from Wyrom.
Vanah takes a few steps away from you.
Vanah takes a few steps away from Wyrom.

''>stride {style} at Person''
You {style}ly stride over to stand before Person.
</pre>

====Creature & Object Targetted Messaging====
<pre{{log2}}>
''>stride kobold
You take a few steps toward a kobold.
Vanah takes a few steps toward a kobold.

''>stride left kob
You pace to your left, moving in a circle around a kobold.
Vanah paces to her left, moving in a circle around a kobold.

''>stride behind kob
You walk behind a kobold.
Vanah walks to stand behind a kobold.

''>stride away kob
You take a few steps away from a kobold.
Vanah takes a few steps away from a kobold.
</pre>

====Movement Targetted Messaging====
<pre{{log2}}>
''>stride {style} {direction}''
You {style}ly stride away, moving {direction}.

Vanah strides away moving north, her group following close behind.
Vanah just strode in, her group following close behind.

You quickly stride away, moving north.
Vanahho quickly strides away moving north.
Vanah just strode in quickly.
</pre>
[[Category: Verbs]]

Latest revision as of 12:07, 9 December 2025

STRIDE
Type Roleplaying, System
System Movement

To stride is to walk with long, decisive steps. The STRIDE verb is a roleplaying verb with a variety of styles and uses. It is also a movement style.

Help

Usage:
    STRIDE {style} {at|left|right|behind} {target}
                                   - Stride toward, around, or behind a target
    STRIDE {style} {direction}     - Stride in a direction
    STRIDE {style}                 - Take a few strides in a particular style

Where {style} is one of the following:
    ANGRY   CONFIDENT   BOLD   PURPOSE
    BRISK   RELUCTANT   SLOW   QUICK

Verb Info

Verb information for verb "STRIDE":

No target:
STANDARD    - You stride a few steps forward.
LEFT|RIGHT  - You take a few steps to your (left|right).
BEHIND      - You stride a few steps backward.

People targets:
STANDARD    - You stride over to stand before (target).
LEFT|RIGHT  - You pace to your (left|right), moving in a circle around (target).
BEHIND      - You move to stand behind (target).
AWAY        - You take a few steps away from (target).

Self target:
STANDARD    - You take a few steps in a small circle.
LEFT|RIGHT  - You raise your arms as if you were holding someone, then stride to the (left|right).
BEHIND      - You take a few steps back.

Object and Creature targets:
STANDARD    - You take a few steps toward (target).
LEFT|RIGHT  - You pace to your (left|right), moving in a circle around (target).
BEHIND      - You walk behind (target).
AWAY        - You take a few steps away from (target).

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.

Usage

Untargeted

Note: This is not a complete list of messaging. All of the styles can be used with each of the directional targetting methods.

Style First Third
None You stride a few steps forward. Vanah strides a few steps forward.
Left/Right You take a few steps to your left/right. Vanah takes a few steps to her left/right.
Behind You stride a few steps backward. Vanah strides a few steps backward.
Angry You angrily stride a few steps forward. Vanah angrily strides a few steps forward.
Bold You boldly stride a few steps forward. Vanah boldly strides a few steps forward.
Brisk You briskly stride a few steps forward. Vanah briskly strides a few steps forward.
Confident You confidently stride a few steps forward. Vanah confidently strides a few steps forward.
Purpose You purposefully stride a few steps forward. Vanah purposefully strides a few steps forward.
Quick You quickly stride a few steps forward. Vanah quickly strides a few steps forward.
Reluctant You reluctantly stride a few steps forward. Vanah reluctantly strides a few steps forward.
Slow You slowly stride a few steps forward. Vanah slowly strides a few steps forward.
None, Directional You stride away, moving north. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Style, Directional You quickly stride away, moving north. Leaving: Vanah quickly strides away moving north.
Arriving: Vanah just strode in quickly.

Targeted Messaging

Note: This is not a complete list of messaging. All of the styles can be used with each of the directional targetting methods.

Target Style First Second Third
Self None You take a few steps in a small circle. N/A Vanah takes a few steps in a small circle.
Self Left/Right You raise your arms as if you were holding someone, then stride to the left. N/A Vanah raises her arms to hold an invisible partner, then strides a few steps to her left.
Self Behind You take a few steps back. N/A Vanah takes a few steps back.
Self Slow & Behind You slowly take a few steps back. N/A Vanah slowly takes a few steps back.
Person None You stride over to stand before Wyrom. Vanah strides over to stand before you. Vanah strides over to stand before Cupcake.
Person Left You pace to your left, moving in a circle around Wyrom. Vanah paces to her left, moving in a circle around you. Vanah paces to her left, moving in a circle around Wyrom.
Person, Grouped Confident You confidently hold Wyrom's hand as you both turn to the right and take a few steps. Vanah confidently holds your hand as you both turn to the left and take a few steps. Vanah confidently holds Wyrom's hand as they turn to the right and take a few steps.
Person Behind You move to stand behind Wyrom. Vanah moves to stand behind you. Vanah moves to stand behind Wyrom.
Person Away You take a few steps away from Wyrom. Vanah takes a few steps away from you. Vanah takes a few steps away from Wyrom.
Person Style You {style}ly stride over to stand before Person. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Object or Creature None You take a few steps toward a kobold. N/A Vanah takes a few steps toward a kobold.
Object or Creature Left/Right You pace to your left, moving in a circle around a kobold. N/A Vanah paces to her left, moving in a circle around a kobold.
Object or Creature Behind You walk behind a kobold. N/A Vanah walks to stand behind a kobold.
Object or Creature Away You take a few steps away from a kobold. N/A Vanah takes a few steps away from a kobold.
Retrieved from "https://gswiki.play.net/index.php?title=Verb:STRIDE&oldid=250001"