[General] - Let's communicate

[-Kobas-]

I created all around ability. -> "Talk"
Please if you have idea for better name post suggestion.

Now point is that if you cast ability on target friendly unit message will be shown on the screen.

I so far created 10 messages:

• Actions
  • -------- ----------------- --------
  • Set Hello[1] = Hi.
  • Set Hello[2] = Hello.
  • Set Hello[3] = Greetings.
  • Set Hello[4] = Hey there.
  • Set Hello[5] = Sup friend.
  • Set Hello[6] = How are you?
  • Set Hello[7] = It's beautiful day today.
  • Set Hello[8] = Fear not, I will protect you.
  • Set Hello[9] = Any quest for me?
  • Set Hello[10] = How can I help you?
  • -------- ----------------- --------

Some sucks I know, so I need your ideas, what more to add and so on...

You can make group of messages as well:
1st can be to normal citizens.
2nd can be related to guards
3th to important persons (Captain, Strange old man...)

It can save me some time

Ability is used to gain quests and few more things as well

 

[Tleno]

Well firstly people may spread some rumors or information just like in TES4:O.

As I aready suggested, Interact if you'll use it for non-licing things too. Or Communicate if it's only for talking.

Well also, you can use some older words that are not used so often in our times.
And peope didn't really used Hi and similar short greetings like that.

Good ones would be:
Greetings.
Welcome!
How'd ye do?
Good day!
Salutations!

 

[Lich Prince]

How about bad words? (not too bad)

You know, since there are different personalities, there should be different tones of speech.

 

[Tleno]

Yes, like some drunkards and mercenaries in the tavern.

 

[-Kobas-]

You are free to post your ideas here as always

 

[Lich Prince]

Something like:

-Screw you.
-What the hell is wrong with you?
-Fuck off/ Go away.
-You're not even worth my time.
-Don't make me hurt you.

As you notice, these would vary depending on the circumstances.

 

[Wolfe]

To add to what Lich Prince suggested, circumstantial sayings that have to do with the events of that area, or even the world. Examples:

• Ye hear 'bout the killin' up at the manor? Freaky stuff, I tells ya!
• Dost thou seek I, the Wolf of Halunberg?
• I hear that dark forces are brewing in the north. What is your take?
• Ah, a <insert class here>! Come browse at my wares - finest in the land!
• Ma keeps chasin' me with some kin' o' devilish look in 'er eyes.

It would certainly vary the NPCs, giving them some life and individuality.

 

[Nognix]

-Hail!
You could add lots of suffixes like: "Good sir", "My friend", " 'Ol chap", "Mate", "Sir"

For a priest:
-"Blessings of [Insert God here] upon you!"
-"How can [Insert God here] help you?"
-"What can the monks of [Insert God here] do for you?"

You can have numerous case-specific greetings, that won't really be a problem.

 

[Tleno]

Well yes, liike quest givers can have some of tohse too, like:
"I don't have time for you, come back when you'll do what I asked!"
"No goods - no reward!"
"sorry, I can't help you now."
"Shouldn't you be somewhere?!"

 

[kidsoulex]

While on quests for hints:
-"What's going on?"
-"Do you know where i can find ***?"
-"Do you know anything about ***?"

I'm not feeling inspired today maybe i try another day

Edit: Guards:
-"Halt!"
-"Who's there?"
-"May i help you?"
-"Yes?"
-"Do you wish something?"
-"I don't have time for you!"
-"Step aside or you may get hurt."(this may be when something dangerous is going on and the hero seems weak)