6.12. Other Built-In Actions

| Chapter 6: Commands |

| 6.12. Other Built-In Actions

Many other actions are themselves very simply implemented and provide only a shell for us to expand on according to the needs of a particular game. Many of these are discussed at more length in sections on various kinds of props and objects; in particular:

See Modifying Existing Commands for ways to override automatic takes or restrictions on what the player must be able to hold or touch

See Sounds for LISTEN

See Barter and Exchange for GIVE and SHOW

See Combat and Death for ATTACK

See Saying Simple Things for ASK, TELL, and ANSWER

See Food for TASTE and EAT

See Liquids for DRINK

See Clothing for WEAR and TAKE OFF

See Bags, Bottles, Boxes and Safes for OPEN, CLOSE, LOCK, and UNLOCK as applied to containers

See Doors, Staircases, and Bridges for OPEN, CLOSE, LOCK, and UNLOCK as applied to doors

See Furniture for things the player can ENTER and GET OUT of

See Money for BUY

See Fire for BURN

See Glass and Other Damage-Prone Substances for CUT

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