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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 include those founds at: [[Ebon_Gate_2016#Pre-made_Signature_Verbs|Ebon Gate 2016]], [[GHOUL/Caligos Isle information#prizes|prizes]] for [[GHOUL]] in 2018 and 2019, the [[Summit_Expression_Faire/signature_verb_options|Summit Expression Faire]], and [[Summit_Academy/signature_verb_options|Return to Summit Academy]].
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:
==Instructions==
<pre{{log2}}>Verb information for verb "SIGNATURE":
<section begin=signature verb />
Signature verbs are essentially extremely flexible ACTs unique to a given character in that they omit the ( )s normally attached to an ACT. This permits a GM to craft a totally personalized "verb" for you. Remember, though, that signature verbs should not force another character to appear to do something nor should they allow a character to appear to do things that are impossible via the normal magic and physics of GemStone.


Valid Options for this character:
In essence, a signature verb must make sense for anything that a player can do with ACT. This means that if you wish for lightning to bolt out of your fingertips via a signature verb, that will not fly, since this is something that does not really make sense with ACT, but is instead in the realm of spells that certain professions cast. There is a fuzzy line when it comes to magic and signature verbs, and one must always remember that these are meant for normal actions within Elanthia -- not for actions that are not normally possible. Also, a signature verb is not intended to replace SAY, nor is it intended to create situations (whether props, people, or critters) that fall outside of what you, by yourself, can do with an action.


'''{{blue|coughsmall:}}'''
The signature verb, when chosen, can be a) an existing verb; or b) a verb that does not exist. This will not affect the way that your existing verbs work in any way at all. The signature verb simply creates an *extra* option for the verb.
NONE - You cover your mouth, then give a small, discreet cough.


'''{{blue|gazeintent:}}'''
You will need to decide whether you want the verb to act:
PLAYER - You gaze intently at Person, holding your breath before abruptly looking away.


'''{{blue|bite-glance:}}'''
1) with no target (ie. not directed at a person or item)
NONE - You bite your lower lip as you glance away, lost in thought.


'''{{blue|question:}}'''
2) directed at another character
PLAYER - Gazing at Person, you quirk your eyebrow in a questioning manner.


'''{{blue|shy:}}'''
3) directed at an item/object
PLAYER - You cast a wistful sidelong glance at Person, before quickly looking away before she can catch your gaze.


'''{{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>
Keeping those in mind, let me give you a few examples of signature verbs that would pass through QC without any issues:


==See Also==
Using SIGNATURE WHISTLE (this one is set to be directed at an item/object)
* [[Signature verb]]

* [[:Category:Character customizations|Character customizations]]
3rd person: Quilic raises his head and lets out a piercing whistle aimed at (object target).

1st person: You raise your head and let out a piercing whistle aimed in (object target)'s direction.

Using SIGNATURE EXAMINE (this one is set to be directed at another character)

3rd person: Quilic stands unusually close to (target), examining (his/her) face.

target's pov: Quilic stands unusually close to you, clearly examining your face.

1st person: You stand unusually close to (target), carefully examining (his/her) face to look for signs of emotion.

Using SIGNATURE BOW (this one is set with no target)

3rd person: Quilic bows respectfully, the motion accentuating his short stature.

1st person: You bow respectfully, taking note of just how close the ground is while in this position.

So now you need to decide on a verb, what it's aimed at (if anything), and what you want the messaging to be like!
<section end=signature verb />
==Examples==
<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>

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

<pre{{log2}}>
>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>

<pre{{log2}}>
>signature beg person
You briskly rub your thumb against your forefinger in an expectant gesture toward Person.</pre>

<pre{{log2}}>
>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>

<pre{{log2}}>
>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>

<pre{{log2}}>
>signature wink person
You flash a sly grin and wink at Person, exposing a scattering of gold teeth.</pre>

[[category:Verbs]]

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

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