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The {{boldmono|ATTACK}} verb and its synonym, {{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.
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.


==Messaging==
==Help==
<small>'''''Note:''' This will populate with either {{boldmono|ATTACK HELP}} or {{boldmono|HELP ATTACK}}.''</small>
;General verb help information
<pre{{log2}}>USAGE: ATTACK [target] [location]


[target] will default to your current TARGET, or a random creature if you have not set a target.
<pre{{log2}}>
[location] will default to your AIM preference if set. You may also specify CLEAR to force an unaimed attack.</pre>
''>help attack''
No help files matching that entry were found.
''>help kill''
No help files matching that entry were found.
</pre>


==Messaging==
;Attack (or kill) a creature - this example shows Two Weapon combat:
; Attack (or kill) a creature - this example shows Two Weapon combat:
<pre{{log2}}>
''>attack''
<pre{{log2}}>''>attack''
You slash with a tiger-claw at a lesser orc!
You slash with a tiger-claw at a lesser orc!
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>


;All weapon types and bolt / ball spells look similar.
; All weapon types and bolt / ball spells look similar.

See the [[aim]] article for more information about how aiming interacts with {{boldmono|ATTACK}}.


==See Also==
==See Also==
* [[Combat system]]
* [[Combat system]]
* [[Aim]]
* [[Verb:AMBUSH|AMBUSH]]
* [[Verb:AMBUSH|AMBUSH]]
* [[Verb:KILL|KILL]]

Latest revision as of 15:27, 3 January 2023

ATTACK
Type System
System Combat

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.

See Also