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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==
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<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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<pre{{log2}}>USAGE: PUNCH {player|creature}
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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.
::PUNCH {player|creature} {body location}
Example: punch orc right leg</pre>


==Messaging==
; Messaging Example:
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<pre{{log2}}>You attempt to punch a krolvin warrior!

Attack version:

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You attempt to punch a krolvin warrior!
You have excellent positioning against a krolvin warrior.
You have excellent positioning against a krolvin warrior.
UAF: 126 vs UDF: 79 = 1.594 * MM: 113 + d100: 4 = 184
UAF: 126 vs UDF: 79 = 1.594 * MM: 113 + d100: 4 = 184
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Fist drives through ribs and into chest! Cold hands, meet warm heart.
Fist drives through ribs and into chest! Cold hands, meet warm heart.
The krolvin warrior is stunned!
The krolvin warrior is stunned!
Roundtime: 3 sec.
Roundtime: 3 sec.</pre>
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Player friendly version (guarded/defensive stance only):

<pre{{log2}}>
Punch <Player>
You give <Player> a playful little punch to the shoulder.</pre>


==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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