Verbs

TODO: Explain in general terms what a verb is.

Speaking verbs

• '
• admit
• address
• affirm
• allege
• answer
• assert
• babble
• bark
• bellow
• beseech
• claim
• exhort
• explain
• groan
• growl
• rasp
• say
• sayto

Verse verbs

These verbs can be broken into lines by using a colon (:). For example,

<sing> 'I'm a little teapot,:Short and stout!

Will show:

You sing,

I'm a little teapot,

Short and stout!

• chant
• recite
• sing

Carry verbs

• carry
• club
• lift
• swoop

Group verbs

• escort
• grab
• grip

Emote verbs

Verb	Untargeted	Living target	Nonliving target	Self target	Notes
agree	You agree [adverb].	You [adverb] agree with [target].	You [adverb] look pleased with [target].	You agree with yourself, looking very pleased.
ahem	You clear your throat [adverb].	You glance at [target] and clear your throat [adverb].		You glance around and clear your throat [adverb] for attention.
annoy	You whimper and whine [adverb].	You [adverb] annoy [target].	You repeatedly poke at [target] [adverb].	A look of annoyance [adverb] crosses your face.
applaud	You applaud [adverb].	You applaud [adverb] for [target].		You applaud [adverb] for yourself.
ask	You adverb look around in askance.	TODO	You adverb give [target] a questioning look.	You adverb give yourself a questioning look.	Has different behavior for PCs than for NPCs.
avoid	You [adverb] huddle into yourself.	You [adverb] edge away from [target].		Your face contorts in disgust.
babble	You babble [adverb].	You babble [adverb] at [target].		You babble to yourself.
bake	You do an odd little dance, shaking your bottom and wiggling about.	You do an odd little dance, wiggling your bottom and bumping [target] with your hip.	[Not possible.]
bark	You bark [adverb].	You bark [adverb] at [target].		You make a strange sound in your throat.
bawl	You bawl [adverb]!	You bawl [adverb] at [target].		You carry on like a baby!
beam	You beam [adverb]!	You beam [adverb] at [target]!		You look very proud of yourself.
beckon	You beckon everyone closer.	You beckon [target] closer.	You protectively draw [target] closer.	You wiggle your finger to and fro.
beg	You beg.	You [adverb] beg [target].	[Not possible.]	You look around pleadingly!
belch	You belch [adverb].	You belch in [target]'s general direction.	You glance at [target] and let out a loud belch.	You cover your mouth and let out a low belch.
bellow	You bellow [adverb].	You bellow [adverb] at [target].		You let out a mighty roar.	TODO: What exactly is seen in adjacent rooms, in each case?
beseech	You beseech [adverb].	You beseech [adverb] at [target].
bite	You snap futilely at the air.	You [adverb] bite [target].		You bite your lip.
blink	You blink [adverb].	You blink [adverb] at [target].		You blink back some tears.
blow	You pucker your lips and let out a blast of air.	You blow into [target]'s ear.	You blow on [target].	You blow your hair out of your eyes.
blush	You feel your face grow how as the color rises to your cheeks.	You look at [target] and blush.		You turn a bright red, stammering in embarrassment.	TODO: The untargeted version looks different in 3rd person.
bluster	You bluster.	You bluster at [target].		You swagger in an arrogant manner.
boggle	You boggle.	You boggle at [target].		You gape and blink, uncomprehendingly.
boo	You boo [adverb].	You boo [adverb] at [target].		You realize how untalented you are.	TODO: Verify what self version looks like 3rd person.
bounce	You bounce [adverb].	You bounce [adverb] around [target].		You bounce up and down.
bow	You bow [adverb].	You bow [adverb] to [target].		You sweep your arm across your chest and bow low.
burble	You burble [adverb].	You burble at [target].		You burble out nonsensical sounds.
burp	You burp [adverb].	You burp in [target]'s general direction.	You glance at [target] and let out a loud burp.	You cover your mouth and let out a low burp.
cackle	You cackle [adverb]!	You cackle [adverb] at [target].		You throw your head back and cackle!
calm	You close your eyes and take a deep breath.	You attempt to make [target] more relaxed.		You tub your temples while taking a deep breath in.
caress	You put your hands out in a gesture of peace.	You [adverb] caress [target].		You run your hands down your body.
cartwheel	In a fantastic gymnastic display, you complete a a cartwheel with ease, landing on your feet gracefully.	[Not possible.]
cheer	You cheer [adverb].	You cheer [target] on.	You let out a rousing cheer for [target].	You blurt out, "Yay for me!"
choke	You choke.	You choke [target].	You wrap your hands around [target].	You struggle to breathe.
chortle	You chortle [adverb].	You chortle [adverb] at [target].		You chortle to yourself.
chuckle	You chuckle [adverb].	You chuckle [adverb] at [target].		You chuckle to yourself.
circle	You do a pirouette.	[Not possible.]		You extend your arms and spin around in a circle.
claim	You claim [adverb].	You claim [adverb] at [target].
clap	You clap [adverb].	You clap [adverb] for [target].		You clap your hands together.
clench	You clench your fist.	You glance at [target] and clench your fist.	You clench [target] [adverb].	You tighten up your body and begin to shake.
comfort	You look sympathetic.	You tenderly pat [target] on the back, comforting [him/her/them/it].	You gently rub [target].	You sadly wrap your arms around yourself and rock back and forth.
concentrate	You concentrate.	You concentrate on [target].		You concentrate on yourself.
console	You nod in understanding.	You wrap [target] in your arms, consoling [him/her/them/it].	You wrap your arms around [target].	You wrap your arms around yourself, murmuring low.
contemplate	You contemplate your reality.	You contemplate [target]'s place in the universe.	You contemplate [target].	You tap your chin while thinking deep thoughts.	TODO: Confirm 3rd person messages
cough	You cough [adverb].	You cough [adverb] at [target].		You are overcome by a fit of coughing.
cower	You cower.	You cower away from [target].	You cower away from [target] [adverb].	You begin to cower and shake uncontrollably.
cringe	You cringe.	You glance at [target] and cringe.		You cringe in fear.
cross	You mutter and grumble.	You glance crossly at [target].		You appear to be ery cross about something.
cry	You cry.	You glance at [target] and begin to cry.		You shed a lone tear.
cuddle	[Not possible.]	You cuddle [target] in your arms.		You wrap your arms around yourself and rock to and fro.
cuff	[Not possible.]	You cuff [target] on [his/her/their/its] jaw.	You slap [target] with the palm of your hand, dusting it off.	You slap both hands against your cheeks.
curse	You mumble some obscenities!	You curse at [target].		You mumble some obscenities to yourself.
curtsy	You curtsy [adverb].	You curtsy [adverb] to [target].	You nod and point at [target].	You sink into a curtsy.
dance	You do a little dance.	[See dancing.]	[Not possible.]	You dance [adverb] around in a circle, obviously enjoying yourself.
dimple	You dimple [adverb].	You dimple at [target].		You smile [adverb], showing off your dimple.
dismiss	You refuse to care about anything.	You wave your hand at [target], dismissing [him/her/them/it].	You glance at [target], then turn your head, dismissing it.	You wave your hand disinterestedly.
draw	[Not possible.]			You trace a finger over your chest.
drool	You drool.	You drool on [target].		You drool all over yourself.
duck	You duck!	You glance at [target] and duck.		You duck your head.
embrace	[Not possible.]	You embrace [target] [adverb].		You grin and hug yourself tightly.
exhale	You exhale [adverb].	You exhale exhasperatedly towards [target].		You hold your breath.	Targeting yourself causes an actual state change in your character. TODO: How does this work?
exhort	You exhort [adverb].	You exhort [adverb] at [target].
explain	You explain [adverb].	You explain [adverb] at [target].
face	You do an about face.	You turn to face [target].		You spin around in a circle, looking confused.
facepalm	You close your eyes and sigh heavily, [adverb] moving your hand to cover your face.	You stare blankly at [target] for a moment before tilting your head down and covering your face with your hand in obvious disgust.		You repeatedly smack yourself [adverb] in the face.
faint	You faint.	You glance at [target] and faint.		You pale slightly and reach out a hand to steady yourself.	This will make you prone, if you aren't already.
fidget	You fidget [adverb].	You glance at [target] and fidget [adverb].		You fidget [adverb] and look uncomfortable.
flail	You flail your arms.	You flail your arms at [target] [adverb].		You throw up your hands [adverb].
flex	You flex.	You flex your muscles at [target].	You glance at [target] and flex your muscles.	You hunch over a bit and flex your muscles.
flinch	You flinch.	You flinch away from [target].	You glance at [target] and flinch.	You appear to have a nervous tic.
flirt	You bat your eyelashes [adverb].	You flirt [adverb] with [target].	You flirt [adverb] at [target].	You bat your eyelashes.
flit	You flit your wings [adverb].	You flit your wings [adverb] at [target].		You flit your wings, creating a gentle breeze.	Only usable if you have wings.
flutter	You flutter your wings [adverb].	You flutter your wings [adverb] at [target].		You flutter your wings, creating gentle zephyrs around yourself.	Only usable if you have wings.
fondle	You move back and forth, obviously frustrated.	You fondle [target].		You grab your head to make sure it is still attached.
frown	You frown [adverb].	You [adverb] frown at [target].		You look very unhappy with yourself.
fume	You fume.	You begin fuming at [target].	You fume at [target].	You brood.
furrow	You furrow your brow.	You furrow your brow at [target].		You shrug your shoulders and smack your forehead.
gag	You gag.	You gag at [target].		You clench your throat and look like you are about to throw up.
gasp	You gasp [adverb].	You gasp [adverb] at [target].		You gasp for air.
gawk	You gawk [adverb].	You gawk [adverb] at [target].		Your jaw drops open.
gaze	You gaze [adverb].	You gaze [adverb] at [target].		You look preoccupied.
gibber	You gibber.	You gibber at [target].	You look at [target] and begin to gibber.	You gibber to yourself.
giggle	You giggle [adverb].	You giggle [adverb] at [target].		You are overcome by a giggling fit.
glance		You glance [adverb] at [target].		Your hands are empty.	Without a target, this tells you what is in your hands and does not emote.
glare	You glare [adverb].	You glare [adverb] at [target].		You glare and grumble to yourself.
glower	You glower [adverb].	You glower at [target].		A look of intense hatred crosses your face.
gnaw	You gnash your teeth.	You [adverb] gnaw on [target].		You gnaw on yourself.
gobble	You open your mouth wide.	You [adverb] gobble at [target].		You gobble like a turkey.	When used on food held in your hand, instead eats several bites of the food.
greet	You nod in greeting.	You nod to [target] in greeting.		You wave to yourself, glad to see that you're finally here.
grimace	You grimace [adverb].	You grimace [adverb] at [target].		You scrunch up your face.
grin	You grin [adverb].	You grin [adverb] at [target].		A silly little grin crosses your face.
grind	You grind your teeth together.	You glance at [target] and grind your teeth together.		You grind your hips.
grip	TODO			You get a grip on yourself.
groan	You groan [adverb].	You groan [adverb] at [target].		You let out a loud groan.
grope	[Not possible.]	You grope [target].		You touch yourself provocatively.
grovel	You grovel.	You grovel at [target]'s feet.	You kneel down in front of [target].	You kneel down and curl yourself into a ball.	Sets your position to kneeling.
growl	You growl [adverb].	You growl [adverb] at [target].		A low growl emanates from your throat.
grumble	You grumble [adverb].	You grumble at [target].		You grumble about your life.
grunt	You grunt [adverb].	You grunt [adverb] at [target].		You grunt a few indistinguishable words.
guffaw	You guffaw.	You guffaw at [target].		You point to yourself and guffaw.
gulp	You gulp.	You glance at [target] and gulp.		You gulp in trepidation.	When used on a container of liquid, drinks several ounces instead of emoting.

Verbs with buggy output:

• ask