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{{Verbinfo
'''Watch''' is a verb used to counter [[pickpocketing|pickpockets]]. It has limited [[roleplay]] functionality.
|verb=WATCH
|type=Roleplaying, Special case
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{{boldmono|WATCH}} is a verb used to counter [[pickpocketing|pickpockets]]. It has limited [[roleplay]] functionality.
==Help==
<pre{{log2}}>Usage:


WATCH {target} - watches a target, where the target is a player, object, or creature
==Usage==
WATCH LOOK - LOOK at a target in a room you are watching
<pre{{log2}}>
Usage: WATCH <player | object | creature>


Watching a player will provide a bonus against being pickpocketed by that player. It will also make it easier to detect that player attempting to hide near you, as well as various other activities.
'''{{blue|NOTE:}}''' WATCHing a player will provide a bonus against being pickpocketed by that player. It will also make it easier to detect that player attempting to hide near you.</pre>
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==Messaging==
==Usage==
===Standard===
'''Watch person:'''
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Target |header2= |2Pview= Yes }}
<pre{{log2}}>
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= None |modifier2= |1Pview= You survey your surroundings carefully, looking for any untoward activities. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= }}
You begin to watch Person intently out of the corner of your eyes, while trying not to be too obvious about it.
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Self |modifier2= |1Pview= Do you expect yourself to do something interesting soon? |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= N/A }}
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{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Person |modifier2= |1Pview= You begin to watch Person intently out of the corner of your eyes, while trying not to be too obvious about it. |2Pview= You notice (Person) watching you warily out of the corner of her eyes. |3Pview= }}
''Note: The target does not see you watching them. To stop watching them, use the command again.''
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Object |modifier2= |1Pview= You watch a long table closely for a moment. Wondrous things fail to occur. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= Person watches a long table closely for a moment. }}

{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Creature |modifier2= |1Pview= You watch a creature closely for a moment. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= Person watches a creature closely for a moment. }}
'''Watch object:'''
<pre{{log2}}>
{{Table end}}
You watch a long table closely for a moment. Wondrous things fail to occur.

Person watches a long table closely for a moment.
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'''Watch creature:'''
<pre{{log2}}>
You watch a creature closely for a moment.


==={{boldmono|LOOK}}===
Person watches a creature closely for a moment.
{{boldmono|WATCH LOOK}} is a special case version that allows players to {{boldmono|LOOK}} at an item in a room they are watching from viewing areas, such as when they are in [[Talondown Arena]].
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==See Also==
[[Category:Verbs]]
* [[Verb:LOOK|{{boldmono|LOOK}} verb]]
{{DEFAULTSORT:WATCH}}
* [[Pickpocketing]]

Revision as of 14:21, 20 September 2025

WATCH
Type Roleplaying, Special case

This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

WATCH is a verb used to counter pickpockets. It has limited roleplay functionality.

Help

Usage:

    WATCH {target} - watches a target, where the target is a player, object, or creature
    WATCH LOOK     - LOOK at a target in a room you are watching

NOTE: WATCHing a player will provide a bonus against being pickpocketed by that player.  It will also make it easier to detect that player attempting to hide near you.

Usage

Standard

Target First Second Third
None You survey your surroundings carefully, looking for any untoward activities. N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Self Do you expect yourself to do something interesting soon? N/A N/A
Person You begin to watch Person intently out of the corner of your eyes, while trying not to be too obvious about it. You notice (Person) watching you warily out of the corner of her eyes. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Object You watch a long table closely for a moment. Wondrous things fail to occur. N/A Person watches a long table closely for a moment.
Creature You watch a creature closely for a moment. N/A Person watches a creature closely for a moment.

LOOK

WATCH LOOK is a special case version that allows players to LOOK at an item in a room they are watching from viewing areas, such as when they are in Talondown Arena.

See Also