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{{Verbinfo
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'''WAIT''' is a [[roleplay]]ing verb. It also has functionality within certain systems, such as with [[Adventurer's_Guild#Escort|escort bounties]].
|verb=WAIT
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==Usage==
|type=Roleplaying, System
'''Wait:'''
|race=Erithian
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<pre{{log2}}>
|system=Bounty
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Time drags on by...
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|pageintro={{boldmono|WAIT}} is a [[roleplay]]ing verb. It also has functionality within certain systems, such as with [[Adventurer's_Guild#Escort|escort bounties]].
Roundtime: 2 sec.
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==Help==
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<pre{{log2}}>Usage:
WAIT - Stand around waiting for something
WAIT {self} - Wait for a moment
WAIT {target} - Wait for a target
WAIT SET [option] - Shows or sets the WAIT verb options available.</pre>


==Verb Info==
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XXX seems to be waiting for something.
<pre{{log2}}>Verb information for verb "WAIT":
</pre>
'''Wait person:'''
<pre{{Log2}}>
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You tap your foot impatiently as you wait for Person.


'''{{blue|People targets:}}'''
Person taps her foot impatiently at you as she waits.
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STANDARD - You tap your foot impatiently as you wait for (target).
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ERITHIAN - You still yourself, waiting patiently for (target).
'''Wait item:'''
<pre{{log2}}>
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You stare at a round wooden table as if waiting for it to do something.


'''{{blue|Self target:}}'''
Person stares at a round wooden table expectantly, as if waiting for something
STANDARD
</pre>
FIRST PERSON - You wait a moment.
'''Wait creature:'''
OTHERSE - Xeraphina pauses and waits a moment.
<pre{{log2}}>
ERITHIAN
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You glance apprehensively at a fanged goblin, waiting for her next move.
FIRST PERSON - You patiently wait, measuring each beat of passing time.
OTHERS - Xeraphina patiently waits, a serene look on her face.

'''{{blue|Object targets:}}'''
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STANDARD - You stare at (target) as if waiting for it to do something.
ERITHIAN
FIRST PERSON - You patiently observe (target).
OTHERS - Xeraphina takes keen note of (target), observing it patiently.

'''{{blue|Creature targets:}}'''
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STANDARD - You glance apprehensively at (target), waiting for its next move.
ERITHIAN - You still yourself, carefully watching (targets) actions.

'''{{blue|No target:}}'''
STANDARD
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FIRST PERSON - Time drags on by...
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OTHERS - Xeraphina seems to be waiting for something.
ERITHIAN
FIRST PERSON - You stand perfectly still, like a slender reed on a windless day.
OTHERS - Xeraphina stands perfectly still and unwavering.

'''{{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>

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==Usage==
===Standard===
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Target |header2= |2Pview= Yes}}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= None |modifier2= |1Pview= Time drags on by...<br>Roundtime: 2 sec. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= XXX seems to be waiting for something. }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Self |modifier2= |1Pview= You wait a moment. |2Pview= {{addmetext}} |3Pview= Person pauses and waits a moment. }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Player |modifier2= |1Pview= You tap your foot impatiently as you wait for Person. |2Pview= {{addmetext}} |3Pview= Person taps her foot impatiently at you as she waits. }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Object |modifier2= |1Pview= You stare at a round wooden table as if waiting for it to do something. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= Person stares at a round wooden table expectantly, as if waiting for something. }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Creature |modifier2= |1Pview= You glance apprehensively at a fanged goblin, waiting for her next move. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= Person glances apprehensively at a fanged goblin and waits. }}
{{Table end}}


===Erithian===
Person glances apprehensively at a fanged goblin and waits.
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Target |header2= |2Pview= Yes}}
</pre>
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= None |modifier2= |1Pview= You stand perfectly still, like a slender reed on a windless day. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= Person stands perfectly still and unwavering. }}
[[Category:Verbs]]
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Self |modifier2= |1Pview= You patiently wait, measuring each beat of passing time. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= Xeraphina patiently waits, a serene look on her face. }}
{{DEFAULTSORT:WAIT}}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Player |modifier2= |1Pview= You still yourself, waiting patiently for (target). |2Pview= {{addmetext}} |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Object |modifier2= |1Pview= You patiently observe (target). |2Pview= {{addmetext}} |3Pview= Xeraphina takes keen note of (target), observing it patiently. }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Creature |modifier2= |1Pview= You still yourself, carefully watching (targets) actions. |2Pview= {{addmetext}} |3Pview= }}
{{Table end}}

Latest revision as of 16:38, 29 September 2025

WAIT
Type Roleplaying, System
Race Erithian
System Bounty

WAIT is a roleplaying verb. It also has functionality within certain systems, such as with escort bounties.

Help

Usage:
    WAIT                            - Stand around waiting for something
    WAIT {self}                     - Wait for a moment
    WAIT {target}                   - Wait for a target
    WAIT SET [option]               - Shows or sets the WAIT verb options available.

Verb Info

Verb information for verb "WAIT":

People targets:
STANDARD       - You tap your foot impatiently as you wait for (target).
ERITHIAN       - You still yourself, waiting patiently for (target).

Self target:
STANDARD
  FIRST PERSON - You wait a moment.
  OTHERSE      - Xeraphina pauses and waits a moment.
ERITHIAN
  FIRST PERSON - You patiently wait, measuring each beat of passing time.
  OTHERS       - Xeraphina patiently waits, a serene look on her face.

Object targets:
STANDARD       - You stare at (target) as if waiting for it to do something.
ERITHIAN
  FIRST PERSON - You patiently observe (target).
  OTHERS       - Xeraphina takes keen note of (target), observing it patiently.

Creature targets:
STANDARD       - You glance apprehensively at (target), waiting for its next move.
ERITHIAN       - You still yourself, carefully watching (targets) actions.

No target:
STANDARD
  FIRST PERSON - Time drags on by...
  OTHERS       - Xeraphina seems to be waiting for something.
ERITHIAN
  FIRST PERSON - You stand perfectly still, like a slender reed on a windless day.
  OTHERS       - Xeraphina stands perfectly still and unwavering.

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.

Usage

Standard

Target First Second Third
None Time drags on by...
Roundtime: 2 sec. 		N/A XXX seems to be waiting for something.
Self You wait a moment. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! Person pauses and waits a moment.
Player You tap your foot impatiently as you wait for Person. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! Person taps her foot impatiently at you as she waits.
Object You stare at a round wooden table as if waiting for it to do something. N/A Person stares at a round wooden table expectantly, as if waiting for something.
Creature You glance apprehensively at a fanged goblin, waiting for her next move. N/A Person glances apprehensively at a fanged goblin and waits.

Erithian

Target First Second Third
None You stand perfectly still, like a slender reed on a windless day. N/A Person stands perfectly still and unwavering.
Self You patiently wait, measuring each beat of passing time. N/A Xeraphina patiently waits, a serene look on her face.
Player You still yourself, waiting patiently for (target). This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Object You patiently observe (target). This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! Xeraphina takes keen note of (target), observing it patiently.
Creature You still yourself, carefully watching (targets) actions. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
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