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{{Verbinfo
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The '''PUNCH''' (verb) is a dual purpose verb used for combat and roleplaying.
|verb=PUNCH
|type=Roleplaying, System
|demeanor=Yes
|system=Combat
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|pageintro=The {{boldmono|PUNCH}} verb is a dual purpose verb used for combat and roleplaying.
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==Help==
<pre{{log2}}>USAGE: PUNCH [target] [location]


[target] will default to your current TARGET, or a random creature if you have not set a target.
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Punch is one of four [[Unarmed combat system|unarmed combat]] attack commands. Punch is a quick (base [[roundtime]] 3 seconds), medium damaging strike that has a lower chance of gaining the next combat tier than [[jab]] attacks.
[location] will default to your AIM preference if set. You may also specify CLEAR to force an unaimed attack.</pre>


==Usage==
Punch can also be directed at players or inanimate objects.
===Roleplaying===
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'''''Please note:''' {{boldmono|PUNCH}}ing another player is only player friendly when initiated from guarded or defensive stance.''


{{VerbTableStart |header1= Target |header2= Demeanor |2Pview= Yes}}
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<font color=red>Warning: PUNCHing another player is only player friendly when initiated from guarded or defensive stance.</font>
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Self |modifier2= N/a |1Pview= Okay, you punch yourself in the side of the head. Feel better? |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= (Person) just punched herself! }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Person |modifier2= Cold |1Pview= You give Target a hard punch to the chest. |2Pview= (Person) gives you a hard punch to the chest. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Person |modifier2= Reserved |1Pview= You give Target a firm, unfriendly punch. |2Pview= Person gives you a firm, unfriendly punch. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Person |modifier2= Neutral |1Pview= You punch Target. |2Pview= Person punches you. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Person |modifier2= Friendly |1Pview= You give Target a friendly punch to the shoulder. |2Pview= Person gives you a friendly punch to the shoulder. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Person |modifier2= Warm |1Pview= You give Target a playful little punch to the shoulder. |2Pview= Person gives you a playful little punch to the shoulder. |3Pview= }}
{{Table end}}


===System===
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Punch is one of four [[Unarmed combat system|unarmed combat]] attack commands. Punch is a quick (base [[roundtime]] 3 seconds), medium damaging strike that has a lower chance of gaining the next combat tier than [[jab]] attacks.
USAGE: PUNCH {player|creature}
PUNCH {player|creature} {body location}


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; Messaging Example:
Example: punch orc right leg
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<pre{{log2}}>You attempt to punch a krolvin warrior!
</pre>
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You have excellent positioning against a krolvin warrior.

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UAF: 126 vs UDF: 79 = 1.594 * MM: 113 + d100: 4 = 184
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==Messaging==
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... and hit for 62 points of damage!

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Fist drives through ribs and into chest! Cold hands, meet warm heart.
Attack version:
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The krolvin warrior is stunned!

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Roundtime: 3 sec.</pre>
<div {{log}}>
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You attempt to punch a krolvin warrior!<br>
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You have excellent positioning against a krolvin warrior.<br>
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UAF: 126 vs UDF: 79 = 1.594 * MM: 113 + d100: 4 = 184<br>
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&nbsp;... and hit for 62 points of damage!<br>
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&nbsp;Fist drives through ribs and into chest! Cold hands, meet warm heart.<br>
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&nbsp;The krolvin warrior is stunned!<br>
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Roundtime: 3 sec.<br>
</div>

Player friendly version (guarded/defensive stance only):

<div {{log}}>
Punch <Player>
You give <Player> a playful little punch to the shoulder.</div>


==See Also==
==See Also==
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*[[KICK (verb)]]
*[[KICK (verb)]]
*[[GRAPPLE (verb)]]
*[[GRAPPLE (verb)]]

[[Category:Verbs]]
[[Category:Unarmed combat]]

Latest revision as of 14:47, 7 July 2026

PUNCH
Type Roleplaying, System
Demeanor-based Yes
System Combat

The PUNCH verb is a dual purpose verb used for combat and roleplaying.

Help

USAGE: PUNCH [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.

Usage

Roleplaying

Please note: PUNCHing another player is only player friendly when initiated from guarded or defensive stance.

Target Demeanor First Second Third
Self N/a Okay, you punch yourself in the side of the head. Feel better? N/A (Person) just punched herself!
Person Cold You give Target a hard punch to the chest. (Person) gives you a hard punch to the chest. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Person Reserved You give Target a firm, unfriendly punch. Person gives you a firm, unfriendly punch. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Person Neutral You punch Target. Person punches you. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Person Friendly You give Target a friendly punch to the shoulder. Person gives you a friendly punch to the shoulder. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Person Warm You give Target a playful little punch to the shoulder. Person gives you a playful little punch to the shoulder. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

System

Punch is one of four unarmed combat attack commands. Punch is a quick (base roundtime 3 seconds), medium damaging strike that has a lower chance of gaining the next combat tier than jab attacks.

Messaging Example
You attempt to punch a krolvin warrior!
You have excellent positioning against a krolvin warrior.
UAF: 126 vs UDF: 79 = 1.594 * MM: 113 + d100: 4 = 184
 ... and hit for 62 points of damage!
 Fist drives through ribs and into chest! Cold hands, meet warm heart.
 The krolvin warrior is stunned!
Roundtime: 3 sec.

See Also

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