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The '''TAP''' verb is mostly a [[roleplay]] verb, although it also activates [[magic item]]s. Items [[imbed]]ded via [[Magic Item Creation (420)]] using '''TAP''' will have a shorter duration than those imbedded using '''[[RUB]]''' as the activator.
The '''TAP''' verb is mostly a [[roleplay]] verb, although it also activates [[magic item]]s. Items [[imbed]]ded via [[Magic Item Creation (420)]] using '''TAP''' will have a shorter duration than those imbedded using '''[[RUB]]''' as the activator. Tap is also an activator for the [[evoke]]d version of [[Tremors (909)]].
==Usage==
<pre{{log2}}>
>tap help
Usage:
TAP - Taps your foot
TAP {self} - Tap yourself on the chest
TAP {target} - Taps a target
TAP SET [option] - Shows or sets the TAP verb options available.
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==Verb Info==
<pre{{log2}}>
Verb information for verb "TAP":

People targets:
CATHEDRAL WEDDING - You tap (target) in that special way you know will get
his/her attention.
WAVEDANCER WEDDING - You turn to face (target), placing your hands on your
hips and tapping your foot expectantly.
STANDARD - You lightly tap (target) on the shoulder.

Self target:
You tap yourself on the chest.

Object targets:
You tap (object).

Creature targets:
You glance at (creature) and tap your foot impatiently.

No target:
You tap your foot impatiently.

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.
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==People Targets==
===Standard===
You lightly tap Wyrom on the shoulder.<br/>
Aulis taps you lightly on the shoulder.<br/>
Aulis taps Wyrom lightly on the shoulder.<br/>
===Cathedral Wedding===
You tap {person} in that special way you know will get his/her attention.
===Wavedancer Wedding===
You turn to face {person}, placing your hands on your hips and tapping your foot expectantly.
==Self Target==
You tap yourself on the chest.<br/>
Aulis taps himself on the chest.
==Creature Target==
You glance at an ember-eyed fire wyrdling and tap your foot impatiently.<br/>
Aulis glances at an ember-eyed fire wyrdling and taps her foot impatiently.
==Item Targets==
==Item Targets==
===Standard===
===Standard===
<pre{{log2}}>
You tap some shiny purple shoes.<br/>
You tap some shiny purple shoes.
Aulis taps some shiny purple shoes.
Aulis taps some shiny purple shoes.
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===Bankbook===
===Bankbook===
<pre{{log2}}>
You drum your fingers along the cover of your red leather bankbook.<br/>
You drum your fingers along the cover of your red leather bankbook.
Aulis drums his fingers along the cover of his red leather bankbook.
Aulis drums his fingers along the cover of his red leather bankbook.
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===Cigar===
===Cigar===
<pre{{log2}}>
You tap the cigar, knocking a clump of ashes to the ground.
You tap the cigar, knocking a clump of ashes to the ground.
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===Pipe===
===Pipe===
<pre{{log2}}>
You tap your mahogany pipe gently, causing the burning embers to glow briefly before you bring it to your lips and take a deep puff of its cherry-scented smoke.
You tap your mahogany pipe gently, causing the burning embers to glow briefly before you bring it to your lips and take a deep puff of its cherry-scented smoke.
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===Companion (Rangers)===
===Companion (Rangers)===
<pre{{log2}}>
You give the shadowy moor tiger a little tap between the shoulder blades. She turns her attentive gaze toward you.<br/>
You give the shadowy moor tiger a little tap between the shoulder blades. She turns her attentive gaze toward you.
Aulis gives the shadowy moor tiger a little tap between the shoulder blades. The tiger turns her gaze toward Aulis.
Aulis gives the shadowy moor tiger a little tap between the shoulder blades. The tiger turns her gaze toward Aulis.
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;Sleeping
;Sleeping
<pre{{log2}}>
:As you tap the sleeping shadowy moor tiger, the feline snuffles and shifts her weight.
:As Aulis taps the sleeping shadowy moor tiger, the feline snuffles and shifts her weight.
As you tap the sleeping shadowy moor tiger, the feline snuffles and shifts her weight.
As Aulis taps the sleeping shadowy moor tiger, the feline snuffles and shifts her weight.
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==House Verb==
==House Verb==
Tap Portal: Used by House officers to toggle the ability for non-members to enter your house. This is useful for events where you want to allow everyone to come inside.
Tap Portal: Used by House officers to toggle the ability for non-members to enter your house. This is useful for events where you want to allow everyone to come inside.


[[Category:Verbs]]
[[Category:Verbs]]
[[Category: Wedding Verbs]]
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Latest revision as of 13:12, 2 July 2023

The TAP verb is mostly a roleplay verb, although it also activates magic items. Items imbedded via Magic Item Creation (420) using TAP will have a shorter duration than those imbedded using RUB as the activator. Tap is also an activator for the evoked version of Tremors (909).

Usage

>tap help
Usage:
    TAP                            - Taps your foot
    TAP {self}                     - Tap yourself on the chest
    TAP {target}                   - Taps a target
    TAP SET [option]               - Shows or sets the TAP verb options available.

Verb Info

Verb information for verb "TAP":

People targets:
CATHEDRAL WEDDING  - You tap (target) in that special way you know will get
                     his/her attention.
WAVEDANCER WEDDING - You turn to face (target), placing your hands on your
                     hips and tapping your foot expectantly.
STANDARD           - You lightly tap (target) on the shoulder.

Self target:
  You tap yourself on the chest.

Object targets:
  You tap (object).

Creature targets:
  You glance at (creature) and tap your foot impatiently.

No target:
  You tap your foot impatiently.

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.

Item Targets

Standard

You tap some shiny purple shoes.
Aulis taps some shiny purple shoes.

Bankbook

You drum your fingers along the cover of your red leather bankbook.
Aulis drums his fingers along the cover of his red leather bankbook.

Cigar

You tap the cigar, knocking a clump of ashes to the ground.

Pipe

You tap your mahogany pipe gently, causing the burning embers to glow briefly before you bring it to your lips and take a deep puff of its cherry-scented smoke.

Companion (Rangers)

You give the shadowy moor tiger a little tap between the shoulder blades. She turns her attentive gaze toward you.
Aulis gives the shadowy moor tiger a little tap between the shoulder blades. The tiger turns her gaze toward Aulis.
Sleeping
As you tap the sleeping shadowy moor tiger, the feline snuffles and shifts her weight.
As Aulis taps the sleeping shadowy moor tiger, the feline snuffles and shifts her weight.

House Verb

Tap Portal: Used by House officers to toggle the ability for non-members to enter your house. This is useful for events where you want to allow everyone to come inside.