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{{Verbinfo
The '''signature verb''' allows for further customization of a character. Available through contests, raffles, auctions, and other limited release events, a player is able to request a unique verb for their character. This is a [[delayed service]] and is subject to QC and approval from a [[GameMaster]].
|verb=SIGNATURE
|type=Roleplaying
|pageintro={{main|Signature verb}}
The {{boldmono|SIGNATURE}} verb allows use to premade or fully customized verbs that players have granted to them via a variety of means.
}}
==Help==
==={{boldmono|HELP SIGNATURE}}===
<small>'''''Please note:''' The following populates with {{boldmono|HELP SIGNATURE}}.''</small>
<pre{{log2}}>{{boldmono|SIGNATURE}} allows for further customization of a character via use of [[signature verb]]s. Available through contests, raffles, auctions, and other limited release events, a player is able to request a unique verb for their character. This is a [[delayed service]] and is subject to QC and approval from a [[GameMaster]]. Premade verbs accessed via {{boldmono|SIGNATURE}} are available at various [[festival]]s and [[pay event]]s, such as [[Ebon Gate]] and [[Rumor Woods]], and at [[Bayview Villa]] on [[Mist Harbor]]. A character may have up to 50 different signature verbs.</pre>


==={{boldmono|SIGNATURE HELP}}===
Premade verbs accessed via{{mono| SIGNATURE }}are available at events such as [[Ebon Gate]] and [[Summit Academy]]. A character may have up to 50 different signature verbs.
<small>'''''Please note:''' The following populates with {{boldmono|SIGNATURE HELP}} or {{boldmono|SIGNATURE}} by itself.''</small>
<pre{{log2}}>Usage:
SIGNATURE {option} {target if required}
{option} - one of the signature options available to your character
{target} - target object or player's name, if the option allows for a target
SIGNATURE VIEW {option} - Preview


Valid Options for this character:
Some examples of premade signature verbs were seen at [[Ebon_Gate_2016#Pre-made_Signature_Verbs|Ebon Gate 2016]] and as [[Ebon_Gate_2018/GHOUL|prizes]] for [[GHOUL]] in 2018. They returned as [[Ebon_Gate_2019/GHOUL#General_Prize_List|prizes]] for GHOUL in 2019.
none</pre>


This will also output a list of available signature verbs and note if it is targeted or not.
==Usage==
{{boldmono|SIGNATURE {option} {target if required} }}
::{option} - one of the signature options available to your character
::{target} - target object or player's name, if the option allows for a target


; Messaging Example:
Using the{{mono| SIGNATURE }}verb alone will indicate if that particular character has a signature verb.
<pre{{log2}}> Valid Options for this character:
coughsmall none
gazeintent player
bite-glance none
question player
shy player</pre>


==Verb Info==
A single verb cannot be both self targeted and targeted toward others.
The {{boldmono|VERB INFO SIGNATURE}} outputs information based on the signature verbs a character has available to them.


; Messaging Example:
==Examples==
<pre{{log2}}>Verb information for verb "SIGNATURE":
<i>Note: These are all examples of people's current signature verbs. They are listed for reference when building your own verb; please do not copy them.</i>


Valid Options for this character:
<pre{{log2}}>
>signature ponder person
After pondering for a moment, you give Person a friendly smile and a hearty thumbs up!</pre>


'''{{blue|coughsmall:}}'''
<pre{{log2}}>
NONE - You cover your mouth, then give a small, discreet cough.
>signature fall
You feign death in a dramatic fashion, breathing laboriously and struggling with yourself to stay upright. You clutch your hands to your chest and cry out in pain, falling with heavy thud! You make yourself convulse and gurgle a bit, and then you force your body to still entirely. After a moment, you peek out of your right eye. With a sly grin, you return to your original position.</pre>


'''{{blue|gazeintent:}}'''
<pre{{log2}}>
PLAYER - You gaze intently at Person, holding your breath before abruptly looking away.
>signature beg person
You briskly rub your thumb against your forefinger in an expectant gesture toward Person.</pre>


'''{{blue|bite-glance:}}'''
<pre{{log2}}>
NONE - You bite your lower lip as you glance away, lost in thought.
>signature ponder
You reach up and begin to stroke the braids of your goatee, contemplating the situation. After a few moments, you slowly nod your head and give a sly grin, exposing a scattering of gold teeth.</pre>


'''{{blue|question:}}'''
<pre{{log2}}>
PLAYER - Gazing at Person, you quirk your eyebrow in a questioning manner.
>signature examine
You begin to pat yourself down, looking for whatever you think you misplaced. You let out a long sigh of relief, giving a broad grin that exposes a mouthful of gold teeth.</pre>


'''{{blue|shy:}}'''
<pre{{log2}}>
PLAYER - You cast a wistful sidelong glance at Person, before quickly looking away before she can catch your gaze.
>signature wink person
You flash a sly grin and wink at Person, exposing a scattering of gold teeth.</pre>


'''{{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>
[[category:Verbs]]

==See Also==
* [[Signature verb]]
* [[:Category:Character customizations|Character customizations]]

Latest revision as of 16:12, 16 January 2026

SIGNATURE
Type Roleplaying
Main article: Signature verb

The SIGNATURE verb allows use to premade or fully customized verbs that players have granted to them via a variety of means.

Help

HELP SIGNATURE

Please note: The following populates with HELP SIGNATURE.

SIGNATURE allows for further customization of a character via use of signature verbs.  Available through contests, raffles, auctions, and other limited release events, a player is able to request a unique verb for their character. This is a delayed service and is subject to QC and approval from a GameMaster.  Premade verbs accessed via SIGNATURE are available at various festivals and pay events, such as Ebon Gate and Rumor Woods, and at Bayview Villa on Mist Harbor.  A character may have up to 50 different signature verbs.

SIGNATURE HELP

Please note: The following populates with SIGNATURE HELP or SIGNATURE by itself.

Usage:
    SIGNATURE {option} {target if required}
              {option}      - one of the signature options available to your character
              {target}      - target object or player's name, if the option allows for a target
    SIGNATURE VIEW {option} - Preview

  Valid Options for this character:
    none

This will also output a list of available signature verbs and note if it is targeted or not.

Messaging Example
  Valid Options for this character:
    coughsmall       none
    gazeintent       player
    bite-glance      none
    question         player
    shy              player

Verb Info

The VERB INFO SIGNATURE outputs information based on the signature verbs a character has available to them.

Messaging Example
Verb information for verb "SIGNATURE":

Valid Options for this character:

coughsmall:
NONE     - You cover your mouth, then give a small, discreet cough.

gazeintent:
PLAYER   - You gaze intently at Person, holding your breath before abruptly looking away.

bite-glance:
NONE     - You bite your lower lip as you glance away, lost in thought.

question:
PLAYER   - Gazing at Person, you quirk your eyebrow in a questioning manner.

shy:
PLAYER   - You cast a wistful sidelong glance at Person, before quickly looking away before she can catch your gaze.

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.

See Also