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'''HUM''' causes a character to hum a tune. The type of tune is based on the character's [[demeanor]]. [[Bard]]s will hum more skillfully than other characters, but can use HUM NORMAL to override the profession-specific messaging. | '''HUM''' causes a character to hum a tune. The type of tune is based on the character's [[demeanor]]. [[Bard]]s will hum more skillfully than other characters, but can use HUM NORMAL to override the profession-specific messaging. | ||
| + | ==Usage== | ||
| + | <pre{{log2}}> | ||
| + | ''>hum help'' | ||
| + | Usage: | ||
| + | HUM - Hum to yourself, based on demeanor | ||
| + | HUM {style} - Hum to yourself in a particular style | ||
| + | HUM {target} - Hum at someone or something | ||
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| + | Where {style} is one of the following: | ||
| + | HAPPY SAD ANGRY | ||
| + | SURPRISE LORE* SKILLFUL* ''(*Bard only)'' | ||
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| + | Bards can HUM NORMAL to override the profession-specific messaging. | ||
| + | </pre> | ||
| + | ==Demeanor== | ||
{| class="wikitable" {{prettytable|1=line-height:1.3em}} | {| class="wikitable" {{prettytable|1=line-height:1.3em}} | ||
|+Messaging for HUM (no target or style) | |+Messaging for HUM (no target or style) | ||
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| Warm||You hum a jaunty melody, masterfully exploring the cheerful notes.||You do your best at humming a joyful tune. | | Warm||You hum a jaunty melody, masterfully exploring the cheerful notes.||You do your best at humming a joyful tune. | ||
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''>hum HAPPY'' | ''>hum HAPPY'' | ||
You hum happily to yourself. | You hum happily to yourself. | ||
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Vanah hums happily to herself. | Vanah hums happily to herself. | ||
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You hear someone hum happily to themselves in the shadows. | You hear someone hum happily to themselves in the shadows. | ||
| − | + | </pre> | |
| + | <pre{{log2}}> | ||
''>hum SAD'' | ''>hum SAD'' | ||
You hum a sad little tune. | You hum a sad little tune. | ||
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Vanah hums a sad little tune. | Vanah hums a sad little tune. | ||
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Nearby, you hear someone hum a sad little tune. | Nearby, you hear someone hum a sad little tune. | ||
| − | + | </pre> | |
| + | <pre{{log2}}> | ||
''>hum ANGRY'' | ''>hum ANGRY'' | ||
You hum angrily to yourself. | You hum angrily to yourself. | ||
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Vanah hums angrily to herself. | Vanah hums angrily to herself. | ||
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You hear someone hum angrily to themselves in the shadows. | You hear someone hum angrily to themselves in the shadows. | ||
| − | + | </pre> | |
| + | <pre{{log2}}> | ||
''>hum SURPRISE'' | ''>hum SURPRISE'' | ||
You give a short little hum of surprise. | You give a short little hum of surprise. | ||
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Vanah gives a short little hum of surprise. | Vanah gives a short little hum of surprise. | ||
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You hear a short little hum of surprise from the shadows. | You hear a short little hum of surprise from the shadows. | ||
| − | + | </pre> | |
| + | <pre{{log2}}> | ||
''>hum LORE'' | ''>hum LORE'' | ||
You hum an old {character's race} tune. | You hum an old {character's race} tune. | ||
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Vanah hums an old Giantkin tune. | Vanah hums an old Giantkin tune. | ||
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You hear someone hum an old Giantkin tune nearby. | You hear someone hum an old Giantkin tune nearby. | ||
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| + | <pre{{log2}}> | ||
''>hum SKILLFUL'' | ''>hum SKILLFUL'' | ||
You hum a masterful melody, embellishing each note as only a bard can. | You hum a masterful melody, embellishing each note as only a bard can. | ||
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Vanah hums a skillful melody, embellishing each note as only a bard can. | Vanah hums a skillful melody, embellishing each note as only a bard can. | ||
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You hear someone hum a skillful melody nearby. | You hear someone hum a skillful melody nearby. | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
[[Category: Verbs]] | [[Category: Verbs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:02, 17 November 2019
HUM causes a character to hum a tune. The type of tune is based on the character's demeanor. Bards will hum more skillfully than other characters, but can use HUM NORMAL to override the profession-specific messaging.
Usage
>hum help
Usage:
HUM - Hum to yourself, based on demeanor
HUM {style} - Hum to yourself in a particular style
HUM {target} - Hum at someone or something
Where {style} is one of the following:
HAPPY SAD ANGRY
SURPRISE LORE* SKILLFUL* (*Bard only)
Bards can HUM NORMAL to override the profession-specific messaging.
Demeanor
| Demeanor | Bard | Non-bard |
|---|---|---|
| Cold | You skillfully hum an old funeral dirge. | You hum a disjointed, angry little tune. |
| Reserved | You hum a stately melody. | You hum quietly to yourself. |
| Neutral | You hum a little tune, making it up along the way. | You hum a random, wandering tune. |
| Friendly | You hum a happy tune, skillfully expressing your friendly mood. | You attempt to hum a merry little tune. |
| Warm | You hum a jaunty melody, masterfully exploring the cheerful notes. | You do your best at humming a joyful tune. |
Messaging
>hum HAPPY You hum happily to yourself. Vanah hums happily to herself. You hear someone hum happily to themselves in the shadows.
>hum SAD You hum a sad little tune. Vanah hums a sad little tune. Nearby, you hear someone hum a sad little tune.
>hum ANGRY You hum angrily to yourself. Vanah hums angrily to herself. You hear someone hum angrily to themselves in the shadows.
>hum SURPRISE You give a short little hum of surprise. Vanah gives a short little hum of surprise. You hear a short little hum of surprise from the shadows.
>hum LORE
You hum an old {character's race} tune.
Vanah hums an old Giantkin tune.
You hear someone hum an old Giantkin tune nearby.
>hum SKILLFUL You hum a masterful melody, embellishing each note as only a bard can. Vanah hums a skillful melody, embellishing each note as only a bard can. You hear someone hum a skillful melody nearby.
