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{{Verbinfo
'''READY''' takes a designated weapon out of its sheath. It is part of the group of verbs that makes item handling safer and easier.
|verb=READY
==Usage==
|type=System
'''Ready:'''
|system=Combat,Inventory
<pre{{log2}}>
|pageintro=The {{boldmono|READY}} verb is a system verb that is used to ready held combat armaments, such as weapons, ammo, and shields. It is part of the group of verbs that makes item handling safer and easier.
Valid options are: READY SHIELD (CLEAR)
}}
READY WEAPON (CLEAR)
==Help==
READY 2WEAPON (CLEAR)
<small>'''''Please note:''' This populates with {{boldmono|READY HELP}} or {{boldmono|READY}} by itself.''</small>
READY RANGED (CLEAR)

READY AMMO (CLEAR)
READY WAND (CLEAR)
<pre{{log2}}>Valid options are: READY SHIELD (CLEAR)
READY WEAPON (CLEAR)
READY 2WEAPON (CLEAR)
READY RANGED (CLEAR)
READY AMMO (CLEAR)
READY AMMO2 (CLEAR)
READY WAND (CLEAR)


Clicking the above options will ready or clear the selected item.
Clicking the above options will ready or clear the selected item.
Use READY LIST to view your current settings.
Use READY LIST to view your current settings.</pre>

</pre>
==Usage==
'''Ready list:'''
==={{boldmono|{Option} SET}}===
<pre{{log2}}>
{{boldmono|READY {option} SET}} is used to set a preferred item for use with the {{boldmono|READY}} verb. In [[Wrayth]], this can be handled via clicking applicable links.
Your current settings are:

; Messaging Example
<pre{{log2}}>>ready shield set
Your current shield is: a gleaming rolaren greatshield

Currently valid shields:

a gleaming rolaren greatshield (worn)

You may use READY SHIELD CLEAR to clear your default shield.</pre>

==={{boldmono|{Option} CLEAR}}===
{{boldmono|READY {option} CLEAR}} is used to clear the designated item for the selected option. In [[Wrayth]], this can be handled via clicking applicable links.

; Messaging Example
<pre{{log2}}>>ready shield clear
Cleared your default shield.</pre>

==={{boldmono|SHIELD}}===
{{boldmono|READY SHIELD}} readies one's designated shield.

; Messaging Example
<pre{{log2}}>>ready shield
You sling a gleaming rolaren greatshield off from over your shoulder.
(Change your default item by selecting ready list.)</pre>

==={{boldmono|WEAPON}} / {{boldmono|2WEAPON}} / {{boldmono|RANGED}}===
{{boldmono|READY WEAPON}} readies one's designated weapon(s). {{boldmono|READY 2WEAPON}} and {{boldmono|READY RANGED}} function in the same manner.

; Messaging Example
<pre{{log2}}>>ready weapon
You remove a white alloy war hammer from in your leather sheath.
(Change your default item by selecting ready list.)</pre>

==={{boldmono|AMMO}} / {{boldmono|AMMO2}}===
{{boldmono|READY AMMO}} and {{boldmono|READY AMMO2}} readies a single piece of ammo, such as an arrow, from a bundle. This is less likely to see direct use due to how [[ranged|archery]] operates.

; Messaging Example
<pre{{log2}}>{{addmetext}}</pre>

==={{boldmono|WAND}}===
{{boldmono|READY WAND}} readies one's designated [[magic item]], not just wands. This is less likely to see use with the introduction of the [[Verb:RESERVE|{{boldmono|RESERVE}}]] verb and slots.

; Messaging Example
<pre{{log2}}>{{addmetext}}</pre>

==={{boldmono|LIST}}===
{{boldmono|READY LIST}} outputs one's current settings when using {{boldmono|READY}}, with the exception of a designated "wand."

; Messaging Example
<pre{{log2}}>Your current settings are:


shield: (none) (worn if possible, stowed otherwise)
shield: (none) (worn if possible, stowed otherwise)
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secondary sheath: (none)
secondary sheath: (none)


To change your default item for a category that is already set, clear the category first by clicking on the item in the list above. Click here to update the list.
To change your default item for a category that is already set, clear the category first by clicking on the item in the list above. Click here to update the list.</pre>
</pre>
'''Ready weapon:'''
<pre{{log2}}>
You remove a webbed arashan-carved staff tipped with a smooth amber wand from in your red charmeuse bodice.
</pre>
'''Ready 2weapon:'''
<pre{{log2}}>
You do not have a default secondary weapon set.


==See Also==
Currently valid weapons:

a webbed arashan-carved staff tipped with a smooth amber wand (in your red charmeuse bodice)
a faenor-banded silvery lor staff (in your red charmeuse bodice)
a rowan-handled faenor pilum (in your spidersilk satchel)
a crystal-hafted void black warlance (in your double-breasted waistcoat)
a ruby-hilted silvery mithril dagger (in your black leather sheath)
a stone grey drake dagger (in your chamois knee-boots)
</pre>
'''Setting 2weapon (clickable):'''
<pre{{log2}}>
>a ruby-hilted silvery mithril dagger
Setting a ruby-hilted silvery mithril dagger to be your default secondary weapon.
>ready 2weapon
You slip a hand to the hidden sheath at your ankle, deftly retrieving your dagger.
# to set a category in an environment that is not clickable you should use the following syntax
>ready <category> <item>
>ready weapon dagger
Setting a coraesine dagger to be your default weapon.
</pre>

==See also==
*[[STORE (verb)]]
*[[STORE (verb)]]
*[[STOW (verb)]]
*[[STOW (verb)]]
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*[[STORE (verb)/saved posts|Saved posts]]
*[[STORE (verb)/saved posts|Saved posts]]
*[[Character guide]]
*[[Character guide]]

[[category:Verbs]]
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Latest revision as of 16:40, 7 May 2026

READY
Type System
System Combat, Inventory

The READY verb is a system verb that is used to ready held combat armaments, such as weapons, ammo, and shields. It is part of the group of verbs that makes item handling safer and easier.

Help

Please note: This populates with READY HELP or READY by itself. 

Valid options are: READY SHIELD  (CLEAR)
                   READY WEAPON  (CLEAR)
                   READY 2WEAPON (CLEAR)
                   READY RANGED  (CLEAR)
                   READY AMMO    (CLEAR)
                   READY AMMO2   (CLEAR)
                   READY WAND    (CLEAR)

Clicking the above options will ready or clear the selected item.
Use READY LIST to view your current settings.

Usage

{Option} SET

READY {option} SET is used to set a preferred item for use with the READY verb. In Wrayth, this can be handled via clicking applicable links.

Messaging Example
>ready shield set
Your current shield is:  a gleaming rolaren greatshield

Currently valid shields:

     a gleaming rolaren greatshield (worn)

You may use READY SHIELD CLEAR to clear your default shield.

{Option} CLEAR

READY {option} CLEAR is used to clear the designated item for the selected option. In Wrayth, this can be handled via clicking applicable links.

Messaging Example
>ready shield clear
Cleared your default shield.

SHIELD

READY SHIELD readies one's designated shield.

Messaging Example
>ready shield
You sling a gleaming rolaren greatshield off from over your shoulder.
(Change your default item by selecting ready list.)

WEAPON / 2WEAPON / RANGED

READY WEAPON readies one's designated weapon(s). READY 2WEAPON and READY RANGED function in the same manner.

Messaging Example
>ready weapon
You remove a white alloy war hammer from in your leather sheath.
(Change your default item by selecting ready list.)

AMMO / AMMO2

READY AMMO and READY AMMO2 readies a single piece of ammo, such as an arrow, from a bundle. This is less likely to see direct use due to how archery operates.

Messaging Example
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WAND

READY WAND readies one's designated magic item, not just wands. This is less likely to see use with the introduction of the RESERVE verb and slots.

Messaging Example
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LIST

READY LIST outputs one's current settings when using READY, with the exception of a designated "wand."

Messaging Example
Your current settings are:

  shield: (none) (worn if possible, stowed otherwise)
  weapon: a marred runestaff (worn if possible, stowed otherwise)
  secondary weapon: (none) (worn if possible, stowed otherwise)
  ranged weapon: (none) (worn if possible, stowed otherwise)
  ammo bundle: (none) (worn if possible, stowed otherwise)
  sheath: a long dark velvet witch's cloak (not found)
  secondary sheath: (none)

To change your default item for a category that is already set, clear the category first by clicking on the item in the list above.  Click here to update the list.

See Also

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