Verb:READY

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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.

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