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Signature Verbs

Signature verbs are essentially extremely flexible ACTs unique to a given character in that they omit the parentheses normally attached to an ACT. This permits a GM to craft a totally personalized "verb" for you when creating a fully custom signature verb. 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.

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.

The signature verb, when chosen, can be either an existing verb or 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.

You will need to decide whether you want the verb to act:

1. With no target (ie. not directed at a person or item)
2. Directed at another character
3. Directed at an item/object

Some examples of a signature verb that would pass through QC with no issues:

Using SIGNATURE WHISTLE (this one is set to be directed at an item/object):

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

3rd person: Quilic raises his head and lets out a piercing whistle aimed at (object target).

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

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

2nd person: Quilic stands unusually close to you, clearly examining your face.

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

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

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

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

Examples of signature verbs include the following from options available at Rumor Woods:

Gazing at {Character}, you quirk your eyebrow in a questioning manner.

Overcome with frustration, you stare at {Character} as your fingers curl into talons. You take an almost involuntary step forward, your hands raised as if you might strangle her, but at the last-minute throw your arms in the air and turn around.

You try hard to stifle a laugh and cover your failure with a loud clearing of your throat.

Feeling mildly skeptical about the current commentary, you wipe all emotion from your countenance and mouth, "Yeah, right."

Gazing blankly ahead, you toy with your earlobe, allowing your mind to wander.

Gleefully leaping into the air, you click your heels together once.

Additional examples of pre-written signature verbs can be viewed in the character customizations category.

Custom Swears

Fully custom swears must follow specific guidelines due to how the swear system functions. They cannot use his/her. The verb must remain the same for all messaging (1st, 3rd, and targeted 1st/2nd/3rd). The substance of the swear must remain the same.

One example of how to format a custom swear:

1st person: glower

3rd person: glowers

Targeted: glowering

Substance of swear: while muttering something indecipherable and twitching violently with anger.

Examples utilizing the above:

1st person: You glower while muttering something indecipherable and twitching violently with anger.

3rd person: Quilic glowers while muttering something indecipherable and twitching violently with anger.

Targeted 1st: You swear at (target), glowering while muttering something indecipherable and twitching violently with anger.

Targeted 2nd: Quilic swears at (you), glowering while muttering something indecipherable and twitching violently with anger.

Targeted 3rd: Quilic swears at (target), glowering while muttering something indecipherable and twitching violently with anger.

In the example above, the substance of the swear doesn't change in any of the messaging; it just gets slapped on after the verb. The example also does not use his/her at all. All custom swears must fall within these guidelines.

Examples of SWEAR MINE messaging include the following from options available at Rumor Woods:

Person chuffs about idiots trying to cram square pegs into round holes.

Person issues a quiet curse, insisting that some people are more useless than a ring gear load bolt.

Person raises an angry fist to the sky and rails at the waste of spilled blood.

Person expounds upon all the unflattering features that accosts the senses, ending with "... No better than a weather-bitten harpy!"

Person unflatteringly laments upon the capricious nature of the elements, the sky, and the very weather that has destroyed the mood.

Person blurts out, "Rassa frassa frazzle git."

Additional examples of pre-written custom swears can be viewed in the character customizations category.

Custom Titles (Prename and Postname)

This service will allow you to request a custom title that goes either before or after your character's name. Some things to be aware of:

1. You may not use a Custom Title to emulate another class/profession.

2. You may not use a Custom Title to imply any sort of authority (King, Mayor, Head Custodian).

3. You may not use a Custom Title to imply membership into a group (Headmaster of the Custodian's Guild).

4. You may not use a Custom Title to copy a Title that is awarded through any other in-game means.

5. Custom Titles should not be considered exclusive, as other players may request the same Title.

6. You may not reference any of the Arkati or Lesser Spirits in a Custom Title.

(Note that this is due to the potential for infringement of #2, listed above, and also potential mechanical conflicts, where a player is granted a title referencing their current deity, then the player CONVERTs and the title is no longer 'correct'.)

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Please be aware that these requests in particular will be put through a series of checks, any of which may invalidate your request. Be prepared to be flexible with your request for best results!