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{{Verbinfo
The '''OBSERVE''' verb allows the character to watchfully check out objects, self and others.
|verb = OBSERVE
|type = Roleplaying <!--Type of verb: Roleplaying, System, Special Case. Additional slots can be added with type2, type3 -->
|race = Forest Gnome
|race2 = Sylvankind
|race3 = Half-Elf
|culture = Nalfein
|culture2 = Half-Sylvan
|culture3 = Ardenai
}}
{{boldmono|OBSERVE}} is a [[roleplay]]ing verb that allows the character to watchfully check out objects, self and others.


==Messaging==
==Help==
'''Help observe:'''
;General verb help information
<pre{{log2}}>
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>help observe
>help observe
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OBSERVE {self} - Introspectively observe yourself
OBSERVE {self} - Introspectively observe yourself
OBSERVE {target} - Observe a target
OBSERVE {target} - Observe a target
OBSERVE {style} - Observe in a certain style
OBSERVE SET [option] - Shows or sets the OBSERVE verb options available.
OBSERVE SET [option] - Shows or sets the OBSERVE verb options available.
OBSERVE NALFEIN {target} - Observe in a cultural style
OBSERVE HALF-ELVEN {target} - Observe in a racial style
OBSERVE FOREST GNOME {target} - Observe in a racial style
Where {style} can be one of the following Sylvan styles:
AIR DOUBT ENEMY ENVIRONMENT ESCAPE
GROUND LIFE QUICK SKY SLOW


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>verb info observe
==Verb Info==
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Verb information for verb "OBSERVE":
Verb information for verb "OBSERVE":


'''People targets:'''
'''{{blue|People targets:}}'''
STANDARD - You take a moment to observe everything you can about (target).
STANDARD - You take a moment to observe everything you can about (target).
FOREST GNOME - You observe (target) carefully, scrutinizing his/her
ARDENAI - You level your gaze onto (target) with the full weight of your
facial movements while he/she speaks.
measured and inscrutable regard.
FOREST GNOME - You observe (target) carefully, scrutinizing his/her facial
movements while he/she speaks.
HALF-ELVEN
HALF-ELVEN
FIRST PERSON - You gaze at through shuttered eyes, thinking of long years of
FIRST PERSON - You gaze at (target) through shuttered eyes, thinking of long
mistreatment and rejection before you tighten your lips and glance
years of mistreatment and rejection before you tighten your
away. It's a battle for another day.
lips and glance away. It's a battle for another day.
OTHERS - (Character) narrows his eyes and gives you a cold, hard look before tightening
OTHERS - Actor narrows his eyes and gives you a cold, hard look before
his lips and glancing away.
tightening his lips and glancing away.
NALFEIN
FIRST PERSON - You regard (target) carefully, taking in the details of his/her
clothing, countenance, and body language to determine how best
to handle him/her.
OTHERS - Actor regards you for a moment, then offers a polite smile.


'''Self target:'''
'''{{blue|Self target:}}'''
STANDARD
STANDARD
FIRST PERSON - You turn your thoughts inward, observing your opinion on society and
FIRST PERSON - You turn your thoughts inward, observing your opinion on society
your place within it.
and your place within it.
OTHERS - A look of introspection flits across (Character)'s face.
OTHERS - A look of introspection flits across Actor's face.
ARDENAI
INDOORS - You try to gain your bearings while indoors, ascertaining
which way is north.
OUTDOORS - You turn your head into the direction of the wind and, with
your senses attuned, breathe in the unknown.
FOREST GNOME - You mouth a few words silently while trying to imitate speech
FOREST GNOME - You mouth a few words silently while trying to imitate speech
patterns.
patterns.
HALF-ELVEN - You tighten your lips in a bitter half-smile.
HALF-ELVEN - You tighten your lips in a bitter half-smile.
NALFEIN
FIRST PERSON - You observe your true feelings but control yourself and display
only a polite smile.
OTHERS - Actor offers a polite smile.
SYLVAN
SYLVAN
FIRST PERSON - You observe your own condition, expanding your awareness of yourself as
FIRST PERSON - You observe your own condition, expanding your awareness of
a part of your environment.
yourself as a part of your environment.
OTHERS - (Character) becomes observantly introspective.
OTHERS - Actor becomes observantly introspective.


'''Object targets:'''
'''{{blue|Object targets:}}'''
STANDARD - You take a moment to observe everything you can about (target).
STANDARD - You take a moment to observe everything you can about (target).
ARDENAI - You level your gaze onto (target) with the full weight of your
FOREST
GNOME - You pause for a moment and observe (target).
measured and inscrutable regard.
HALF-ELVEN - You narrow your eyes as you closely observe (target).
FOREST GNOME - You pause for a moment and observe (target).
HALF-ELVEN - You narrow your eyes as you closely observe (target).
NALFEIN
FIRST PERSON - You consider how to best use (target) to your advantage.
OTHERS - Actor pauses, his eyes alighted on (target).


'''Creature targets:'''
'''{{blue|Creature targets:}}'''
STANDARD - You take a moment to observe everything you can about (target).
STANDARD - You take a moment to observe everything you can about (target).
ARDENAI - You level your gaze onto (target) with the full weight of your
measured and inscrutable regard.
FOREST GNOME - You spend some time observing (target), familiarizing yourself
FOREST GNOME - You spend some time observing (target), familiarizing yourself
with his/her/its unique behavior and qualities.
with his/her/its unique behavior and qualities.
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FIRST PERSON - As you closely observe (target) you ponder years of rejection and
FIRST PERSON - As you closely observe (target) you ponder years of rejection and
consider taking out all your frustrations on the sorry creature.
consider taking out all your frustrations on the sorry creature.
OTHERS - As (Character) observes (target) he tightens his lips and gets a feral glint in his eyes.
OTHERS - As Actor observes (target), he tightens his lips and gets a
feral glint in his eyes.
NALFEIN
DEAD - You pause to consider the value of the life of (target).
MONSTER - You pause to consider your advantage against (target).
OTHERS - You pause to consider what value (target) could offer you.


'''No target:'''
'''{{blue|No target:}}'''
STANDARD - You casually observe your surroundings.
STANDARD - You casually observe your surroundings.
ARDENAI - You sweep your gaze across the area, swiftly yet carefully
taking note of everything and everyone in turn. Those details
advantageous to you are quickly cataloged while the rest are
summarily disregarded.
FOREST GNOME
FOREST GNOME
OUTSIDE - Crouching low to the ground, you scan your immediate
OUTSIDE - Crouching low to the ground, you scan your immediate
surroundings with a keen eye and a skilled hand. Once
surroundings with a keen eye and a skilled hand. Once convinced
convinced there are no environmental traps, you slap
there are no environmental traps, you slap your hand against
your hand against your thigh decisively.
your thigh decisively.
INSIDE - With a keen eye, you scan your surroundings and are fairly
INSIDE - With a keen eye, you scan your surroundings and are fairly
convinced that there are no environmental traps nearby.
convinced that there are no environmental traps nearby.
HALF-ELVEN - You narrow your eyes and take in your surroundings as you are overwhelmed with
HALF-ELVEN - You narrow your eyes and take in your surroundings as you are
feelings of bitterness.
overwhelmed with feelings of bitterness.
NALFEIN
SYLVAN - You observe your surroundings carefully, taking in every last detail.
ALONE:
FIRST PERSON - Finding yourself alone, you take the opportunity to examine
your surroundings in detail.
OTHERS - Actor scans the surroundings with a keen eye.
ONE PERSON: - Finding yourself alone with Target, you hone in on him/her.
SMALL CROWD: - You observe the others in the area carefully, taking in the
details of their clothing, countenance, and body language to
determine how best to handle them.
LARGE CROWD: - You scan the crowd with a keen eye, taking note of the clothing,
countenance, and body language of key players to determine how
to use the situation to your advantage.
OTHERS - Actor pauses briefly, a polite smile on his face.
SYLVAN - You observe your surroundings carefully, taking in every last detail.


'''Styles: (Sylvan only)'''
'''{{blue|Styles: (Sylvan and Half-Sylvan only)}}'''
DOUBT
DOUBT
FIRST PERSON - Looking around, you can't help but feel that something is wrong with your
FIRST PERSON - Looking around, you can't help but feel that something is wrong
surroundings.
with your surroundings.
OTHERS - (Character) looks around with concern.
OTHERS - Actor looks around with concern.
ENEMY
ENEMY
FIRST PERSON - You look around, every sense on the alert for possible foes.
FIRST PERSON - You look around, every sense on the alert for possible foes.
OTHERS - (Character) surveys his surroundings warily.
OTHERS - Actor surveys his surroundings warily.
LIFE
LIFE
FIRST PERSON - You look around, taking note of all the signs of life nearby.
FIRST PERSON - You look around, taking note of all the signs of life nearby.
W\ CREATURES - You look around, and can't help but focus on the creatures nearby.
W\ CREATURES - You look around, and can't help but focus on the creatures nearby.
OTHERS - (Character) looks around, a serene expression on his face.
OTHERS - Actor looks around, a serene expression on his face.
W\ CREATURES - (Character) looks around, a disturbed expression on his face.
W\ CREATURES - Actor looks around, a disturbed expression on his face.
QUICK
QUICK
FIRST PERSON - You quickly scan your surroundings, taking keen note of the flora and
FIRST PERSON - You quickly scan your surroundings, taking keen note of the flora
fauna in the area.
and fauna in the area.
OTHERS - (Character) glances around, his eyes falling briefly on each aspect of his
OTHERS - Actor glances around, his eyes falling briefly on each aspect of
surroundings.
his surroundings.
SLOW
SLOW
FIRST PERSON - You observe your surroundings very slowly, not wanting to miss a single
FIRST PERSON - You observe your surroundings very slowly, not wanting to miss a
detail.
single detail.
OTHERS - (Character) observes his surroundings with an almost excruciating slowness.
OTHERS - Actor observes his surroundings with an almost excruciating slowness.
GROUND
GROUND
OUTSIDE - You observe the ground, searching for tracks.
OUTSIDE - You observe the ground, searching for tracks.
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INSIDE - You look up, but are unable to see the sky from in here.
INSIDE - You look up, but are unable to see the sky from in here.
AIR
AIR
FIRST PERSON - You observe every detail of the air, from its scent to its direction to
FIRST PERSON - You observe every detail of the air, from its scent to its
its ambient temperature.
direction to its ambient temperature.
OTHERS - (Character) pauses in an observational trance.
OTHERS - Actor pauses in an observational trance.
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENT
FIRST PERSON
FIRST PERSON
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IN TOWN - You observe the inherently foreign nature of your environment.
IN TOWN - You observe the inherently foreign nature of your environment.
OTHERS
OTHERS
W/ TREES - (Character) relaxes as he observes his environment.
W/ TREES - Actor relaxes as he observes his environment.
W/O TREES - (Character) observes his environment carefully.
W/O TREES - Actor observes his environment carefully.
IN TOWN - (Character) appears uncomfortable as he observes his environment.
IN TOWN - Actor appears uncomfortable as he observes his environment.
ESCAPE
ESCAPE
FIRST PERSON - You look around for possible escape routes.
FIRST PERSON - You look around for possible escape routes.
OTHERS - (Character) looks around nervously, ready to bolt.
OTHERS - Actor looks around nervously, ready to bolt.

'''NOTE: ONLY first person messaging is listed unless it differs substantially from other versions. Wedding messaging will only work with your spouse, all other targets default to standard messaging. Messaging without an option shown applies to all options. Special scripts and areas may override listed messaging.'''
'''NOTE: ONLY first person messaging is listed unless it differs substantially from other versions. Wedding messaging will only work with your spouse, all other targets default to standard messaging. Messaging without an option shown applies to all options. Special scripts and areas may override listed messaging.'''
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''>observe''
''>observe''
You casually observe your surroundings.
You casually observe your surroundings.
''>observe ts''
''>observe vanah''
You turn your thoughts inward, observing your opinion on society and your place within it.
You turn your thoughts inward, observing your opinion on society and your place within it.
''>observe sign''
''>observe sign''
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[[Category:Verbs]]
[[Category:Verbs]]
{{DEFAULTSORT:OBSERVE}}

Latest revision as of 15:22, 14 March 2024

OBSERVE
Type Roleplaying
Race Forest Gnome
Sylvankind
Half-Elf
Culture Nalfein
Half-Sylvan
Ardenai

OBSERVE is a roleplaying verb that allows the character to watchfully check out objects, self and others.

Help

Help observe:

>help observe

Usage:
    OBSERVE                            - Casually observe your surroundings
    OBSERVE {self}                     - Introspectively observe yourself
    OBSERVE {target}                   - Observe a target
    OBSERVE {style}                    - Observe in a certain style
    OBSERVE SET [option]               - Shows or sets the OBSERVE verb options available.
    OBSERVE NALFEIN  {target}          - Observe in a cultural style
    OBSERVE HALF-ELVEN {target}        - Observe in a racial style
    OBSERVE FOREST GNOME {target}      - Observe in a racial style
Where {style} can be one of the following Sylvan styles:
    AIR     DOUBT    ENEMY   ENVIRONMENT  ESCAPE
    GROUND  LIFE     QUICK   SKY          SLOW

Verb Info

Verb information for verb "OBSERVE":

People targets:
  STANDARD       - You take a moment to observe everything you can about (target).
  ARDENAI        - You level your gaze onto (target) with the full weight of your
                   measured and inscrutable regard.
  FOREST GNOME   - You observe (target) carefully, scrutinizing his/her facial
                   movements while he/she speaks.
  HALF-ELVEN
    FIRST PERSON - You gaze at (target) through shuttered eyes, thinking of long
                   years of mistreatment and rejection before you tighten your
                   lips and glance away.  It's a battle for another day.
    OTHERS       - Actor narrows his eyes and gives you a cold, hard look before
                   tightening his lips and glancing away.
  NALFEIN
    FIRST PERSON - You regard (target) carefully, taking in the details of his/her
                   clothing, countenance, and body language to determine how best
                   to handle him/her.
    OTHERS       - Actor regards you for a moment, then offers a polite smile.

Self target:
  STANDARD
    FIRST PERSON - You turn your thoughts inward, observing your opinion on society
                   and your place within it.
    OTHERS       - A look of introspection flits across Actor's face.
  ARDENAI
    INDOORS      - You try to gain your bearings while indoors, ascertaining
                   which way is north.
    OUTDOORS     - You turn your head into the direction of the wind and, with
                   your senses attuned, breathe in the unknown.
  FOREST GNOME   - You mouth a few words silently while trying to imitate speech
                   patterns.
  HALF-ELVEN     - You tighten your lips in a bitter half-smile.
  NALFEIN
    FIRST PERSON - You observe your true feelings but control yourself and display
                   only a polite smile.
    OTHERS       - Actor offers a polite smile.
  SYLVAN
    FIRST PERSON - You observe your own condition, expanding your awareness of
                   yourself as a part of your environment.
    OTHERS       - Actor becomes observantly introspective.

Object targets:
  STANDARD       - You take a moment to observe everything you can about (target).
  ARDENAI        - You level your gaze onto (target) with the full weight of your
                   measured and inscrutable regard.
  FOREST GNOME   - You pause for a moment and observe (target).
  HALF-ELVEN     - You narrow your eyes as you closely observe (target).
  NALFEIN
    FIRST PERSON - You consider how to best use (target) to your advantage.
    OTHERS       - Actor pauses, his eyes alighted on (target).

Creature targets:
  STANDARD       - You take a moment to observe everything you can about (target).
  ARDENAI        - You level your gaze onto (target) with the full weight of your
                   measured and inscrutable regard.
  FOREST GNOME   - You spend some time observing (target), familiarizing yourself
                   with his/her/its unique behavior and qualities.
  HALF-ELVEN
    FIRST PERSON - As you closely observe (target) you ponder years of rejection and
                   consider taking out all your frustrations on the sorry creature.
    OTHERS       - As Actor observes (target), he tightens his lips and gets a
                   feral glint in his eyes.
  NALFEIN
    DEAD         - You pause to consider the value of the life of (target).
    MONSTER      - You pause to consider your advantage against (target).
    OTHERS       - You pause to consider what value (target) could offer you.

No target:
  STANDARD       - You casually observe your surroundings.
  ARDENAI        - You sweep your gaze across the area, swiftly yet carefully
                   taking note of everything and everyone in turn.  Those details
                   advantageous to you are quickly cataloged while the rest are
                   summarily disregarded.
  FOREST GNOME
   OUTSIDE       - Crouching low to the ground, you scan your immediate
                   surroundings with a keen eye and a skilled hand.  Once convinced
                   there are no environmental traps, you slap your hand against
                    your thigh decisively.
   INSIDE        - With a keen eye, you scan your surroundings and are fairly
                   convinced that there are no environmental traps nearby.
  HALF-ELVEN     - You narrow your eyes and take in your surroundings as you are
                   overwhelmed with feelings of bitterness.
  NALFEIN
   ALONE:
    FIRST PERSON - Finding yourself alone, you take the opportunity to examine
                   your surroundings in detail.
    OTHERS       - Actor scans the surroundings with a keen eye.
   ONE PERSON:   - Finding yourself alone with Target, you hone in on him/her.
   SMALL CROWD:  - You observe the others in the area carefully, taking in the
                   details of their clothing, countenance, and body language to
                   determine how best to handle them.
   LARGE CROWD:  - You scan the crowd with a keen eye, taking note of the clothing,
                   countenance, and body language of key players to determine how
                   to use the situation to your advantage.
    OTHERS       - Actor pauses briefly, a polite smile on his face.
  SYLVAN         - You observe your surroundings carefully, taking in every last detail.

Styles: (Sylvan and Half-Sylvan only)
  DOUBT
    FIRST PERSON - Looking around, you can't help but feel that something is wrong
                   with your surroundings.
    OTHERS       - Actor looks around with concern.
  ENEMY
    FIRST PERSON - You look around, every sense on the alert for possible foes.
    OTHERS       - Actor surveys his surroundings warily.
  LIFE
    FIRST PERSON - You look around, taking note of all the signs of life nearby.
    W\ CREATURES - You look around, and can't help but focus on the creatures nearby.
    OTHERS       - Actor looks around, a serene expression on his face.
    W\ CREATURES - Actor looks around, a disturbed expression on his face.
  QUICK
    FIRST PERSON - You quickly scan your surroundings, taking keen note of the flora
                   and fauna in the area.
    OTHERS       - Actor glances around, his eyes falling briefly on each aspect of
                   his surroundings.
  SLOW
    FIRST PERSON - You observe your surroundings very slowly, not wanting to miss a
                   single detail.
    OTHERS       - Actor observes his surroundings with an almost excruciating slowness.
  GROUND
    OUTSIDE      - You observe the ground, searching for tracks.
    INSIDE       - You examine the ground in a futile search for tracks.
  SKY
    DAYTIME      - You look up at the sky, taking note of the position of the sun.
    NIGHTTIME    - Your eyes scan the heavens, reading stories in the stars.
    INSIDE       - You look up, but are unable to see the sky from in here.
  AIR
    FIRST PERSON - You observe every detail of the air, from its scent to its
                   direction to its ambient temperature.
    OTHERS       - Actor pauses in an observational trance.
  ENVIRONMENT
    FIRST PERSON
      W/ TREES   - You observe the comfortingly natural feel of your environment.
      W/O TREES  - You observe the details of your environment and do your best to adapt.
      IN TOWN    - You observe the inherently foreign nature of your environment.
    OTHERS
      W/ TREES   - Actor relaxes as he observes his environment.
      W/O TREES  - Actor observes his environment carefully.
      IN TOWN    - Actor appears uncomfortable as he observes his environment.
  ESCAPE
    FIRST PERSON - You look around for possible escape routes.
    OTHERS       - Actor looks around nervously, ready to bolt.
NOTE:  ONLY first person messaging is listed unless it differs substantially from other versions.  Wedding messaging will only work with your spouse, all other targets default to standard messaging.  Messaging without an option shown applies to all options.  Special scripts and areas may override listed messaging.
Sample OBSERVE output
>observe
You casually observe your surroundings.
>observe vanah
You turn your thoughts inward, observing your opinion on society and your place within it.
>observe sign
You take a moment to observe everything you can about an embroidered sign.