Verbs

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TODO: Explain in general terms what a verb is.

Speaking verbs

  • admit
  • affirm
  • allege
  • answer
  • assert
  • babble
  • bark
  • bellow
  • beseech

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 Hersel 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.

Verbs with buggy output:

  • ask