Verb:PAT

PAT Type Roleplaying Demeanor-based Yes

PAT is a roleplaying verb.

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Please note: This populates with PAT HELP or HELP PAT.

Usage:
    PAT [no target] (with hair)    - You pat your head, trying to get your hair to fall into place.
    PAT [no target] (bald)         - You place your hand upon your head and run it over your smooth scalp.
    PAT [self]                     - You place your left hand upon your head and begin to pat it, while simultaneously rubbing your stomach.
    PAT [style]                    - You pat yourself with style.
    PAT [style] {player target}    - You pat the {target} on the arm/back/head/forehead/hand/nose.
    PAT [object]                   - You reach out and pat the object.
    PAT SET [option]               - Shows or sets the pat verb options available.

Styles available:
  ARM            - You pat (target) on the arm.
  NOSE           - You pat (target) on the nose.  [Group]
  BACK           - You pat (target) on the back.
  FOREHEAD       - You pat (target) on the forehead.  [Group]
  HEAD           - You pat (target) on the head.
  HAND           - You pat (target) on the hand.
  AIMLESS        - You pat aimlessly.  [No Target, Self]
  FIND           - You pat to find something.  [No Target, Self]
  KNOW           - You pat as if you know something.  [Target or No Target]
 Please note:  Some of the supplied styles have different demeanor or group requirements when using a player target.

Verb Info

Verb information for verb "PAT":

People targets:
STANDARD           - You reach out and pat (target).

No target:
STANDARD           - (Hair) You pat your head, trying to get your hair to fall into place.
                   - (Bald) You place your hand upon your head and run it over your smooth scalp.

Self target:
STANDARD           - You place your left hand upon your head and pat it, while simultaneously rubbing your stomach

Object targets:
STANDARD HELD      - You pat the (object) in your hand.
STANDARD NOT HELD  - You reach out and pat (object).

Creature targets:
STANDARD           - You reach out to pat (target) and decide against it.

Styles available:
  ARM              - You pat (target) on the arm.
  NOSE             - You pat (target) on the nose.  [Group]
  BACK             - You pat (target) on the back.
  FOREHEAD         - You pat (target) on the forehead.  [Group]
  HEAD             - You pat (target) on the head.
  HAND             - You pat (target) on the hand.
  AIMLESS          - You pat aimlessly.  [No Target, Self]
  FIND             - You pat to find something.  [No Target, Self]
  KNOW             - You pat as if you know something.  [Target or No Target]
 Please note:  Some of the supplied styles have different demeanor or group requirements when using a player target.

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

Note: Demeanor-based styles require the actor to be grouped with the target.

Untargeted

Style	Modifier	First	Third
None	Actor has Hair	You pat your head, trying to get your hair to fall into place.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
None	Actor is Bald	You place your hand upon your head and run it over your smooth scalp.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Aimless	N/A	You pat yourself down as you try to remember what exactly it is you're looking for.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Find	N/A	You pat yourself down when suddenly you remember what you were looking for.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Know	N/A	You tap the side of your nose with your finger and wink in a knowing fashion.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Targeted - Independent of Demeanor

Target	Style	First	Second	Third
Self	N/A	You place your left hand upon your head and begin to pat it, while simultaneously rubbing your stomach.	N/A	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Person	Know	You pat the side of your nose with your finger and then point at Target with your free hand. Yea, they know the deal.	Person pats the side of her nose with her finger and then points at you with her free hand.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Object - Not Held	N/A	You reach out and pat (object).	N/A	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Object - Held	N/A	You pat the (object) in your hand.	N/A	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Creature	N/A	You reach out to pat the creature and quickly decide to stop.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Targeted - Demeanor-Based

Demeanor-based PAT interactions require one to be grouped with the target.

Actor - Cold Demeanor

Style	Target Demeanor	First	Second	Third
None	Any	You reach out to pat Target and decide against it.	N/A	N/A
Arm, Nose, Forehead, Hand*	Any	You reach out to pat Person on the arm and decide against it.	Person reaches out to pat you on the arm and quickly stops.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Back	Friendly, Warm	You stiffly pat Target upon the back.	Person stiffly pats your back.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Head	Friendly, Warm	You condescendingly pat Target upon the head.	Person condescendingly pats you upon the head.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Hand	Friendly, Warm	You stiffly pat Person upon the hand.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

* This messaging also applies to back, head, and hand when target demeanor is cold, reserved, or neutral.

Actor - Reserved Demeanor

Style	Target Demeanor	First	Second	Third
None	Any	You reach out to pat Target and decide against it.	N/A	N/A
Arm, Nose, Forehead, Hand*	Any	You reach out to pat Person on the arm and decide against it.	Person reaches out to pat you on the arm and quickly stops.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Back	Friendly, Warm	You awkwardly pat Target upon the back.	Person awkwardly pats your back.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Head	Friendly, Warm	You stiffly pat Target upon the head.	Person stiffly pats you upon the head.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Hand	Friendly, Warm	You awkwardly pat Target upon the hand.	Person awkwardly pats your hand.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

* This messaging also applies to back, head, and hand when target demeanor is cold, reserved, or neutral.

Actor - Neutral Demeanor

Style	Target Demeanor	First	Second	Third
None	Cold, Reserved	You reach out to pat Target and decide against it.	N/A	N/A
None	Neutral, Friendly, Warm	You pat Target.	Person pats you.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Arm, Nose, Back, Forehead, Head, Hand	Cold, Reserved	You reach out to pat Person on the arm and decide against it.	Person reaches out to pat you on the arm and quickly stops.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Arm, Back, Head, Hand	Neutral	You pat Target on the arm.	Person pats you on the arm.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Arm, Back, Head, Hand	Friendly, Warm	You awkwardly pat Target upon the arm.	Person awkwardly pats your arm.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Nose	Neutral, Friendly, Warm	You pat Target on the nose with the tip of your finger.	Person pats you on the nose with the tip of her finger.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Forehead	Neutral, Friendly, Warm	You pat Target upon the forehead. Is anyone home?	Person pats you upon the forehead.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Head	Neutral	You pat Target upon the head.	Person pats your head.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Head	Friendly, Warm	You stiffly pat Target upon the head.	Person stiffly pats you upon the head.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Actor - Friendly Demeanor

Style	Target Demeanor	First	Second	Third
None	Cold, Reserved	You reach out to pat Target and decide against it.	N/A	N/A
None	Neutral	You pat Target.	Person pats you.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
None	Friendly, Warm	You pat Target lightly.	Person pats you lightly.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Arm, Back, Hand	Cold	You stare at Target's arm and decide that patting her might cause you to lose your hand.	Person stares at your arm and suddenly looks nervous. You grin smugly.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Arm, Back, Hand	Reserved	You reach towards Target as if to pat her arm but suddenly decide against it by the sharp look they give you.	Person reaches towards you as if wishing to pat your arm, but a sharp look from you deters them.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Arm, Back, Hand	Neutral	You reach out to pat Target on the arm and decide against it.	Person reaches out to pat you on the arm and quickly stops.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Arm, Back, Hand	Friendly, Warm	You companionably pat Target upon the arm.	Person companionably pats your arm.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Nose, Forehead	Cold, Reserved	You reach out to pat Person on the nose and decide against it.	Person reaches out to pat you on the nose and quickly stops.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Nose	Neutral	You pat Target on the nose with the tip of your finger.	Person pats you on the nose with the tip of her finger.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Nose	Friendly, Warm	You lightly pat Target on the nose with the tip of your finger.	Person lightly pats you on the nose with the tip of her finger.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Forehead	Neutral	You pat Target upon the forehead. Is anyone home?	Person pats you upon the forehead.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Forehead	Friendly, Warm	You pat Target lightly on the forehead, trying to knock some intelligence into them.	Person pats you lightly on the forehead.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Head	Cold	You contemplate Target for a moment, but decide that she probably doesnt want to be touched.	Person contemplates you for a moment and then looks away. Odd.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Head	Reserved	You move as if to pat Target upon the head but suddenly change your mind and stretch.	Person makes a move towards you but suddenly stretches instead.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Head	Neutral, Friendly, Warm	You affectionately pat Target upon the cheek with a bemused smile.	Person affectionately pats you upon the cheek with a bemused smile.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Actor - Warm Demeanor

Style	Target Demeanor	First	Second	Third
None	Cold, Reserved	You reach out to pat Target and decide against it.	N/A	N/A
None	Neutral	You pat Target.	Person pats you.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
None	Friendly	You pat Target lightly.	Person pats you lightly.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
None	Warm	You give Target a gentle pat.	Person gives you a gentle pat.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Arm, Back, Hand	Cold	You stare at Target's arm and decide that patting her might cause you to lose your hand.	Person stares at your arm and suddenly looks nervous. You grin smugly.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Arm, Back, Hand	Reserved	You reach towards Target as if to pat her arm but suddenly decide against it by the sharp look they give you.	Person reaches towards you as if wishing to pat your arm, but a sharp look from you deters them.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Arm, Back, Hand	Neutral	You reach out to pat Target on the arm and decide against it.	Person reaches out to pat you on the arm and quickly stops.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Arm, Back, Hand	Friendly, Warm	You tenderly pat Target upon the arm.	Person tenderly pats your arm.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Nose, Forehead	Cold, Reserved	You reach out to pat Target on the nose and decide against it.	N/A	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Nose	Neutral	You pat Target on the nose with the tip of your finger.	Person pats you on the nose with the tip of her finger.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Nose	Friendly	You lightly pat Target on the nose with the tip of your finger.	Person lightly pats you on the nose with the tip of her finger.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Nose	Warm	You affectionately pat Target upon the nose with the tip of your finger.	Person affectionately pats you on the nose with the tip of her finger.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Forehead	Neutral	You pat Target upon the forehead. Is anyone home?	Person pats you upon the forehead.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Forehead	Friendly	You pat Target lightly on the forehead, trying to knock some intelligence into them.	Person pats you lightly on the forehead.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Forehead	Warm	You pat Target gently on the forehead. If only you could get them to understand.	Person pats you gently on the forehead.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Head	Cold	You contemplate Target for a moment, but decide that she probably doesnt want to be touched.	Person contemplates you for a moment and then looks away. Odd.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Head	Reserved	You move as if to pat Target upon the head but suddenly change your mind and stretch.	Person makes a move towards you but suddenly stretches instead.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Head	Neutral, Friendly, Warm	You pat Target upon the head, and then affectionately muss her hair.	Person pats you upon the head, and then affectionately musses your hair.	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

See Also

• TOUCH verb