The Great Spanning (#9320)

This PR get rid of all (most of) the span("thing", spans and replaces them with the SPAN_THING( variant, which has gained more popularity recently.

code/game/objects/items.dm

@@ -193,7 +193,7 @@
 		if(!S.care_about_storage_depth)
 			storage_depth_matters = FALSE
 	if(storage_depth_matters && !src.Adjacent(user))
-		to_chat(user, span("notice", "\The [src] slips out of your grasp before you can grab it!")) // because things called before this can move it
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] slips out of your grasp before you can grab it!")) // because things called before this can move it
 		return // please don't pick things up
 	src.pickup(user)
 	if(S)

code/game/objects/items/devices/aicard.dm

@@ -16,11 +16,11 @@
 	if(!carded_ai)
 		message = "There is no AI loaded to the card."
 	else if(carded_ai.stat == DEAD)
-		message += span("danger", "terminated.")
+		message += SPAN_DANGER("terminated.")
 	else if(!carded_ai.client)
-		message += span("notice", "active.")
+		message += SPAN_NOTICE("active.")
 	else
-		message += span("warning", "inactive.")
+		message += SPAN_WARNING("inactive.")
 	to_chat(user, message)
 
 /obj/item/aicard/attack(mob/living/silicon/decoy/M as mob, mob/user as mob, var/target_zone)

code/game/objects/items/devices/drop_targeter/_droptargeter.dm

@@ -36,23 +36,23 @@
 
 /obj/item/device/orbital_dropper/proc/laser_act(var/atom/target, var/mob/living/user)
 	if(has_dropped >= drop_amount)
-		to_chat(user, span("warning", "You can't use this device again!"))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You can't use this device again!"))
 		return
 
 	var/turf/targloc = get_turf(target)
 	if(!emagged)
 		for(var/turf/t in block(locate(targloc.x+3,targloc.y+3,targloc.z), locate(targloc.x-3,targloc.y-3,targloc.z)))
 			if (!istype(t.loc, /area/mine))
-				to_chat(user, span("warning", "You can't do this so close to the station, point the laser further into the mine!"))
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You can't do this so close to the station, point the laser further into the mine!"))
 				return
 			if (!isfloor(targloc))
-				to_chat(user, span("warning", "You cannot request this on unstable flooring!"))
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You cannot request this on unstable flooring!"))
 				return
 	if(!(user in (viewers(paint_distance, target))) )
-		to_chat(user, span("warning", "You can't paint the target that far away!"))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You can't paint the target that far away!"))
 		return
 	if (!user.IsAdvancedToolUser())
-		to_chat(user, span("warning", "You don't have the dexterity to do this!"))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You don't have the dexterity to do this!"))
 		return
 	add_fingerprint(user)
 
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@
 	I.pixel_x = target.pixel_x + rand(-5,5)
 	I.pixel_y = target.pixel_y + rand(-5,5)
 
-	to_chat(user, span("notice", "You paint the target at [target]."))
+	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You paint the target at [target]."))
 
 	var/obj/item/device/radio/intercom/announcer = new /obj/item/device/radio/intercom(null)
 	announcer.config(list("Common" = FALSE, "Entertainment" = FALSE, "Response Team" = FALSE, "Science" = FALSE, "Command" = FALSE, "Medical" = FALSE, "Engineering" = FALSE, "Security" = FALSE, "Supply" = FALSE, "Service" = FALSE, "Mercenary" = FALSE, "Raider" = FALSE, "Ninja" = FALSE, "AI Private" = FALSE))
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@
 /obj/item/device/orbital_dropper/emag_act(var/remaining_charges, var/mob/user)
 	if(!emagged)
 		emagged = TRUE
-		to_chat(user, span("danger", "You override \the [src]'s area safety checks!"))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_DANGER("You override \the [src]'s area safety checks!"))
 		return TRUE
 	else
-		to_chat(user, span("danger", "\The [src]'s area safety checks have already been disabled."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_DANGER("\The [src]'s area safety checks have already been disabled."))

code/game/objects/items/devices/hacktool.dm

@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You are already hacking!</span>")
 		return 0
 	if(target in current_hacks)
-		to_chat(user, span("warning", "You are already hacking this door!"))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You are already hacking this door!"))
 		return 0
 	if(!is_type_in_list(target, supported_types))
 		to_chat(user, "\icon[src] <span class='warning'>Unable to hack this target!</span>")

code/game/objects/items/devices/lighting/flashlight.dm

@@ -85,39 +85,39 @@
 		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = M	//mob has protective eyewear
 		if(istype(H))
 			if(M:eyecheck())
-				to_chat(user, span("warning", "You're going to need to remove \The [M]'s eye protection first."))
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You're going to need to remove \The [M]'s eye protection first."))
 				return
 
 			var/obj/item/organ/vision
 			if(H.species.vision_organ)
 				vision = H.internal_organs_by_name[H.species.vision_organ]
 			if(!vision)
-				to_chat(user, span("warning", "You can't find any [H.species.vision_organ ? H.species.vision_organ : "eyes"] on [H]!"))
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You can't find any [H.species.vision_organ ? H.species.vision_organ : "eyes"] on [H]!"))
 
-			user.visible_message(span("notice", "\The [user] directs [src] to [M]'s eyes."), span("notice", "You direct [src] to [M]'s eyes."))
+			user.visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("\The [user] directs [src] to [M]'s eyes."), SPAN_NOTICE("You direct [src] to [M]'s eyes."))
 
 			if (H != user)	//can't look into your own eyes buster
 				if(M.stat == DEAD || M.blinded)	//mob is dead or fully blind
-					to_chat(user, span("warning","\The [M]'s pupils do not react to the light!"))
+					to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("\The [M]'s pupils do not react to the light!"))
 					return
 				if(XRAY in M.mutations)
-					to_chat(user, span("notice", "\The [M]'s pupils give an eerie glow!"))
+					to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [M]'s pupils give an eerie glow!"))
 				if(vision.damage)
-					to_chat(user, span("warning", "There's visible damage to [M]'s [vision.name]!"))
+					to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("There's visible damage to [M]'s [vision.name]!"))
 				else if(M.eye_blurry)
-					to_chat(user, span("notice", "\The [M]'s pupils react slower than normally."))
+					to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [M]'s pupils react slower than normally."))
 				if(M.getBrainLoss() > 15)
-					to_chat(user, span("notice", "There's visible lag between left and right pupils' reactions."))
+					to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("There's visible lag between left and right pupils' reactions."))
 
 				var/list/pinpoint = list(/datum/reagent/oxycodone=1,/datum/reagent/tramadol=5)
 				var/list/dilating = list(/datum/reagent/space_drugs=5,/datum/reagent/mindbreaker=1)
 				var/datum/reagents/ingested = H.get_ingested_reagents()
 				if(H.reagents.has_any_reagent(pinpoint) || ingested.has_any_reagent(pinpoint))
-					to_chat(user, span("notice", "\The [M]'s pupils are already pinpoint and cannot narrow any more."))
+					to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [M]'s pupils are already pinpoint and cannot narrow any more."))
 				else if(H.shock_stage >= 30 || H.reagents.has_any_reagent(dilating) || ingested.has_any_reagent(dilating) || H.breathing.has_any_reagent(dilating))
-					to_chat(user, span("notice", "\The [M]'s pupils narrow slightly, but are still very dilated."))
+					to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [M]'s pupils narrow slightly, but are still very dilated."))
 				else
-					to_chat(user, span("notice", "\The [M]'s pupils narrow."))
+					to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [M]'s pupils narrow."))
 
 			user.setClickCooldown(DEFAULT_ATTACK_COOLDOWN) //can be used offensively
 			flick("flash", M.flash)

code/game/objects/items/devices/lightmeter.dm

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
 /obj/item/device/light_meter/attack_self(mob/user as mob)
 	var/turf/T = get_turf(user.loc)
 	if (!T)
-		to_chat(user, span("alert", "Unable to read light levels."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_ALERT("Unable to read light levels."))
 		return
 
 	var/visible_reading = T.get_lumcount(low, high)
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@
 	reading += "Visible light: <b>[visible_reading]</b> lx<br>"
 	reading += "Ultraviolet light: <b>[uv_reading]</b> lx ([uv_reading * 5.5 - 1.5] adlx)"
 
-	to_chat(usr, span("notice", reading))
+	to_chat(usr, SPAN_NOTICE(reading))
 
 /obj/item/device/light_meter/verb/set_low_bound()
 	set category = "Object"

code/game/objects/items/devices/magnetic_lock.dm

@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@
 				update_icon()
 			else
 				playsound(src, 'sound/machines/buzz-sigh.ogg', 30, 1)
-				to_chat(user, span("warning", "\The [src] buzzes as you swipe your [I]."))
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("\The [src] buzzes as you swipe your [I]."))
 				return
 		else
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='danger'>You cannot swipe your [I] through [src] with it partially dismantled!</span>")
@@ -166,11 +166,11 @@
 			if (I.iswelder())
 				var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = I
 				if (WT.remove_fuel(2, user))
-					user.visible_message(span("notice", "[user] starts welding the metal shell of [src]."), span("notice", "You start [hacked ? "repairing" : "welding open"] the metal covering of [src]."))
+					user.visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("[user] starts welding the metal shell of [src]."), SPAN_NOTICE("You start [hacked ? "repairing" : "welding open"] the metal covering of [src]."))
 					playsound(loc, 'sound/items/Welder.ogg', 50, 1)
 					add_overlay("overlay_welding")
 					if (do_after(user, 25/I.toolspeed))
-						to_chat(user, span("notice", "You are able to [hacked ? "repair" : "weld through"] the metal shell of [src]."))
+						to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You are able to [hacked ? "repair" : "weld through"] the metal shell of [src]."))
 						if (hacked) locked = 1
 						else locked = 0
 						hacked = !hacked
@@ -182,38 +182,38 @@
 
 			if (I.iscrowbar())
 				if (!locked)
-					to_chat(user, span("notice", "You pry the cover off [src]."))
+					to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You pry the cover off [src]."))
 					setconstructionstate(1)
 				else
-					to_chat(user, span("notice", "You try to pry the cover off [src] but it doesn't budge."))
+					to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You try to pry the cover off [src] but it doesn't budge."))
 				return
 
 		if (1)
 			if (istype(I, /obj/item/cell))
 				if (powercell)
-					to_chat(user, span("notice","There's already a powercell in \the [src]."))
+					to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("There's already a powercell in \the [src]."))
 				return
 
 			if (I.iscrowbar())
-				to_chat(user, span("notice", "You wedge the cover back in place."))
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You wedge the cover back in place."))
 				setconstructionstate(0)
 				return
 
 		if (2)
 			if (I.isscrewdriver())
-				to_chat(user, span("notice", "You unscrew and remove the wiring cover from \the [src]."))
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You unscrew and remove the wiring cover from \the [src]."))
 				playsound(loc, I.usesound, 50, 1)
 				setconstructionstate(3)
 				return
 
 			if (I.iscrowbar())
-				to_chat(user, span("notice", "You wedge the cover back in place."))
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You wedge the cover back in place."))
 				setconstructionstate(0)
 				return
 
 			if (istype(I, /obj/item/cell))
 				if (!powercell)
-					to_chat(user, span("notice","You place the [I] inside \the [src]."))
+					to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You place the [I] inside \the [src]."))
 					user.drop_from_inventory(I,src)
 					powercell = I
 					setconstructionstate(1)
@@ -221,20 +221,20 @@
 
 		if (3)
 			if (I.iswirecutter())
-				to_chat(user, span("notice", "You cut the wires connecting the [src]'s magnets to their internal powersupply, [target ? "making the device fall off [target] and rendering it unusable." : "rendering the device unusable."]"))
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You cut the wires connecting the [src]'s magnets to their internal powersupply, [target ? "making the device fall off [target] and rendering it unusable." : "rendering the device unusable."]"))
 				playsound(loc, 'sound/items/Wirecutter.ogg', 50, 1)
 				setconstructionstate(4)
 				return
 
 			if (I.isscrewdriver())
-				to_chat(user, span("notice", "You replace and screw tight the wiring cover from \the [src]."))
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You replace and screw tight the wiring cover from \the [src]."))
 				playsound(loc, I.usesound, 50, 1)
 				setconstructionstate(2)
 				return
 
 		if (4)
 			if (I.iswirecutter())
-				to_chat(user, span("notice", "You repair the wires connecting the [src]'s magnets to their internal powersupply"))
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You repair the wires connecting the [src]'s magnets to their internal powersupply"))
 				setconstructionstate(3)
 				return
 
@@ -262,35 +262,35 @@
 			BU.charge -= diff
 		else
 			BU.charge = 0
-			visible_message(span("danger", "[src] beeps loudly and falls off \the [target]; its powercell having run out of power."))
+			visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("[src] beeps loudly and falls off \the [target]; its powercell having run out of power."))
 			detach(0)
 	else if (BU.charge > drainamount)
 		BU.charge -= drainamount
 	else
 		BU.charge = 0
-		visible_message(span("danger", "[src] beeps loudly and falls off \the [target]; its powercell having run out of power."))
+		visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("[src] beeps loudly and falls off \the [target]; its powercell having run out of power."))
 		detach(0)
 	last_process_time = world.time
 
 /obj/item/device/magnetic_lock/proc/check_target(var/obj/machinery/door/airlock/newtarget, var/mob/user as mob)
 	if (status == STATUS_BROKEN)
-		to_chat(user, span("danger", "[src] is damaged beyond repair! It cannot be used!"))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_DANGER("[src] is damaged beyond repair! It cannot be used!"))
 		return 0
 
 	if (hacked)
-		to_chat(user, span("danger", "[src] buzzes; it can't be used until you repair it!"))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_DANGER("[src] buzzes; it can't be used until you repair it!"))
 		return 0
 
 	if (!newtarget.density || newtarget.operating)
-		to_chat(user, span("danger", "[newtarget] must be closed before you can attach [src] to it!"))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_DANGER("[newtarget] must be closed before you can attach [src] to it!"))
 		return 0
 
 	if (newtarget.p_open)
-		to_chat(user, span("danger", "You must close [newtarget]'s maintenance panel before attaching [src] to it!"))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_DANGER("You must close [newtarget]'s maintenance panel before attaching [src] to it!"))
 		return 0
 
 	if (!user.Adjacent(newtarget))
-		to_chat(user, span("danger", "You must stand next to [newtarget] while attaching it!"))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_DANGER("You must stand next to [newtarget] while attaching it!"))
 		return 0
 
 	return 1
@@ -505,7 +505,7 @@
 			ui.close()
 		else
 			playsound(src, 'sound/machines/buzz-sigh.ogg', 30, 1)
-			to_chat(usr, span("warning", "\The [src] buzzes as you enter passcode."))
+			to_chat(usr, SPAN_WARNING("\The [src] buzzes as you enter passcode."))
 			return
 	if(href_list["set_passcode"])
 		if(!locked)

code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/radio.dm

@@ -311,7 +311,7 @@ var/global/list/default_medbay_channels = list(
 	if (iscarbon(M))
 		var/mob/living/carbon/C = M
 		if (CE_UNDEXTROUS in C.chem_effects)
-			to_chat(M, span("warning", "Your can't move your arms enough to activate the radio..."))
+			to_chat(M, SPAN_WARNING("Your can't move your arms enough to activate the radio..."))
 			return
 
 	if(istype(M))

code/game/objects/items/devices/scanners.dm

@@ -456,27 +456,27 @@ BREATH ANALYZER
 
 /obj/item/device/slime_scanner/attack(mob/living/M, mob/living/user)
 	if(!isslime(M))
-		to_chat(user, span("warning", "This device can only scan slimes!"))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("This device can only scan slimes!"))
 		return
 	var/mob/living/carbon/slime/T = M
-	to_chat(user, span("notice", "**************************"))
-	to_chat(user, span("notice", "Slime scan results:"))
-	to_chat(user, span("notice", capitalize_first_letters("[T.colour] [T.is_adult ? "adult" : "baby"] slime")))
-	to_chat(user, span("notice", "Health: [T.health]"))
-	to_chat(user, span("notice", "Nutrition: [T.nutrition]/[T.get_max_nutrition()]"))
+	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("**************************"))
+	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("Slime scan results:"))
+	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE(capitalize_first_letters("[T.colour] [T.is_adult ? "adult" : "baby"] slime")))
+	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("Health: [T.health]"))
+	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("Nutrition: [T.nutrition]/[T.get_max_nutrition()]"))
 	if(T.nutrition < T.get_starve_nutrition())
-		to_chat(user, span("alert", "Warning: slime is starving!"))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_ALERT("Warning: slime is starving!"))
 	else if (T.nutrition < T.get_hunger_nutrition())
-		to_chat(user, span("warning", "Warning: slime is hungry!"))
-	to_chat(user, span("notice", "Electric charge strength: [T.powerlevel]"))
-	to_chat(user, span("notice", "Growth progress: [T.amount_grown]/10"))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("Warning: slime is hungry!"))
+	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("Electric charge strength: [T.powerlevel]"))
+	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("Growth progress: [T.amount_grown]/10"))
 	if(T.cores > 1)
-		to_chat(user, span("warning", "Anomalous number of slime cores detected."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("Anomalous number of slime cores detected."))
 	else if(!T.cores)
-		to_chat(user, span("warning", "No slime cores detected."))
-	to_chat(user, span("notice", "Genetic Information:"))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("No slime cores detected."))
+	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("Genetic Information:"))
 	if(T.slime_mutation[4] == T.colour)
-		to_chat(user, span("warning", "This slime cannot evolve any further."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("This slime cannot evolve any further."))
 	else
 		var/list/poss_mutations = uniquelist(T.slime_mutation)
 		var/mutation_message = capitalize(english_list(poss_mutations))

code/game/objects/items/devices/suit_cooling.dm

@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@
 /obj/item/device/suit_cooling_unit/proc/turn_off()
 	if(ismob(src.loc))
 		var/mob/M = src.loc
-		to_chat(M, span("warning", "\The [src] clicks and whines as it powers down."))
+		to_chat(M, SPAN_WARNING("\The [src] clicks and whines as it powers down."))
 	on = FALSE
 	update_icon()
 
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@
 		cell.add_fingerprint(user)
 		cell.update_icon()
 
-		to_chat(user, span("notice", "You remove the [src.cell]."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You remove the [src.cell]."))
 		src.cell = null
 		update_icon()
 		return
@@ -141,27 +141,27 @@
 	else
 		turn_on()
 		if(on)
-			to_chat(user, span("notice", "You switch on the [src]."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You switch on the [src]."))
 
 /obj/item/device/suit_cooling_unit/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user)
 	if(W.isscrewdriver())
 		if(cover_open)
 			cover_open = FALSE
-			to_chat(user, span("notice", "You screw the panel into place."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You screw the panel into place."))
 		else
 			cover_open = TRUE
-			to_chat(user, span("notice", "You unscrew the panel."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You unscrew the panel."))
 		update_icon()
 		return
 
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/cell))
 		if(cover_open)
 			if(cell)
-				to_chat(user, span("warning", "There is a [cell] already installed here."))
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("There is a [cell] already installed here."))
 			else
 				user.drop_from_inventory(W,src)
 				cell = W
-				to_chat(user, span("notice", "You insert the [cell]."))
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You insert the [cell]."))
 		update_icon()
 		return
 
@@ -201,26 +201,26 @@
 
 	if(on)
 		if(attached_to_suit(src.loc))
-			to_chat(user, span("notice", "It's switched on and running."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("It's switched on and running."))
 		else if(ishuman(loc))
 			var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = loc
 			if(H.species.flags & ACCEPTS_COOLER)
-				to_chat(user, span("notice", "It's switched on and running, connected to the cooling systems of [H]."))
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("It's switched on and running, connected to the cooling systems of [H]."))
 		else
-			to_chat(user, span("notice", "It's switched on, but not attached to anything."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("It's switched on, but not attached to anything."))
 	else
-		to_chat(user, span("notice", "It is switched off."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("It is switched off."))
 
 	if(cover_open)
 		if(cell)
-			to_chat(user, span("notice", "The panel is open, exposing the [cell]."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("The panel is open, exposing the [cell]."))
 		else
-			to_chat(user, span("notice", "The panel is open."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("The panel is open."))
 
 	if(cell)
-		to_chat(user, span("notice", "The charge meter reads [round(cell.percent())]%."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("The charge meter reads [round(cell.percent())]%."))
 	else
-		to_chat(user, span("notice", "It doesn't have a power cell installed."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("It doesn't have a power cell installed."))
 
 /obj/item/device/suit_cooling_unit/no_cell
 	celltype = null

code/game/objects/items/devices/t_scanner.dm

@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
 	icon_state = "t-ray[on]"
 
 /obj/item/device/t_scanner/emp_act()
-	audible_message(src, span("notice", "\The [src] buzzes oddly."))
+	audible_message(src, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] buzzes oddly."))
 	set_active(FALSE)
 
 /obj/item/device/t_scanner/attack_self(mob/user)
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@
 /obj/item/device/t_scanner/afterattack(atom/target, mob/user, proximity_flag, click_parameters)
 	var/obj/structure/disposalpipe/D = target
 	if(D && istype(D))
-		to_chat(user, span("info", "Pipe segment integrity: [(D.health / 10) * 100]%"))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_INFO("Pipe segment integrity: [(D.health / 10) * 100]%"))
 
 /obj/item/device/t_scanner/proc/set_active(var/active)
 	on = active

code/game/objects/items/skrell.dm

@@ -185,14 +185,14 @@
 
 // Could add some stuff to this in the future? I dunno. I just couldn't figure out how to callback to_chat LOL - geeves
 /obj/item/jargontag/proc/do_loyalty(var/mob/wearer)
-	to_chat(wearer, span("good", "You feel an intense feeling of loyalty towards the Jargon Federation surge through your brain."))
+	to_chat(wearer, SPAN_GOOD("You feel an intense feeling of loyalty towards the Jargon Federation surge through your brain."))
 
 /obj/item/jargontag/proc/clamp_on(var/mob/wearer)
 	if(fried)
 		return
 	canremove = FALSE
 	icon_state = "[initial(icon_state)]_active"
-	to_chat(wearer, span("warning", "\The [src] clamps down around your ear, releasing a burst of static before going silent. Something probes at your ear canal..."))
+	to_chat(wearer, SPAN_WARNING("\The [src] clamps down around your ear, releasing a burst of static before going silent. Something probes at your ear canal..."))
 	addtimer(CALLBACK(src, .proc/do_loyalty, wearer), 15)
 
 /obj/item/jargontag/proc/unclamp()
@@ -200,7 +200,7 @@
 		return
 	if(!canremove)
 		icon_state = initial(icon_state)
-		visible_message(span("warning", "\The [src] fizzles loudly, then clicks open!"))
+		visible_message(SPAN_WARNING("\The [src] fizzles loudly, then clicks open!"))
 		canremove = TRUE
 		fried = TRUE
 
@@ -212,5 +212,5 @@
 		unclamp()
 		return TRUE
 	else
-		to_chat(user, span("notice", "\The [src] isn't locked down, your e-mag has no effect!"))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] isn't locked down, your e-mag has no effect!"))
 		return FALSE

code/game/objects/items/stacks/stack.dm

@@ -198,7 +198,7 @@
 /obj/item/stack/proc/can_use(var/used, var/mob/user=null)
 	if (get_amount() < used)
 		if(user && isrobot(user))
-			to_chat(user, span("warning", "You don't have enough charge left in your synthesizer!"))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You don't have enough charge left in your synthesizer!"))
 		return 0
 	return 1
 

code/game/objects/items/stacks/wrap.dm

@@ -15,12 +15,12 @@
 /obj/item/stack/wrapping_paper/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user)
 	..()
 	if (!isturf(loc))
-		to_chat(user, span("warning", "The paper must be set down for you to wrap a gift!"))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("The paper must be set down for you to wrap a gift!"))
 		return
 	if (W.w_class < 4)
 		var/a_used = 2 * (src.w_class - 1)
 		if (src.amount < a_used)
-			to_chat(user, span("warning", "You need more paper!"))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You need more paper!"))
 			return
 		else
 			if(istype(W, /obj/item/smallDelivery) || istype(W, /obj/item/gift)) //No gift wrapping gifts!
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@
 			return
 
 	else
-		to_chat(user, span("warning", "This object is far too large to wrap!"))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("This object is far too large to wrap!"))
 	return
 
 

code/game/objects/items/weapons/autopsy.dm

@@ -140,7 +140,7 @@
 			scan_data += "<br>"
 
 	for(var/mob/O in viewers(usr))
-		O.show_message(span("notice", "\The [src] rattles and prints out a sheet of paper."), 1)
+		O.show_message(SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] rattles and prints out a sheet of paper."), 1)
 		playsound(loc, "sound/bureaucracy/print_short.ogg", 50, 1)
 
 	sleep(10)
@@ -164,19 +164,19 @@
 		src.wdata = list()
 		src.chemtraces = list()
 		src.timeofdeath = null
-		to_chat(user, span("notice", "A new patient has been registered. Purging data for previous patient."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("A new patient has been registered. Purging data for previous patient."))
 
 	src.timeofdeath = M.timeofdeath
 
 	var/obj/item/organ/external/S = M.get_organ(user.zone_sel.selecting)
 	if(!S)
-		to_chat(usr, span("warning", "You can't scan this body part."))
+		to_chat(usr, SPAN_WARNING("You can't scan this body part."))
 		return
 	if(!S.open)
-		to_chat(usr, span("warning", "You have to cut the limb open first!"))
+		to_chat(usr, SPAN_WARNING("You have to cut the limb open first!"))
 		return
 	for(var/mob/O in viewers(M))
-		O.show_message(span("notice", "\The [user] scans the wounds on [M.name]'s [S.name] with \the [src]"), 1)
+		O.show_message(SPAN_NOTICE("\The [user] scans the wounds on [M.name]'s [S.name] with \the [src]"), 1)
 
 	src.add_data(S)
 

code/game/objects/items/weapons/candle.dm

@@ -30,15 +30,15 @@
 		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = W
 		if(WT.isOn()) //Badasses dont get blinded by lighting their candle with a welding tool
 			light()
-			to_chat(user, span("notice", "\The [user] casually lights \the [name] with [W]."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [user] casually lights \the [name] with [W]."))
 	else if(W.isFlameSource())
 		light()
-		to_chat(user, span("notice", "\The [user] lights \the [name]."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [user] lights \the [name]."))
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/flame/candle))
 		var/obj/item/flame/candle/C = W
 		if(C.lit)
 			light()
-			to_chat(user, span("notice", "\The [user] lights \the [name]."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [user] lights \the [name]."))
 
 /obj/item/flame/candle/proc/light()
 	if(!src.lit)
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@
 		new /obj/item/trash/candle(src.loc)
 		if(istype(src.loc, /mob))
 			src.dropped()
-		to_chat(user, span("notice", "The candle burns out."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("The candle burns out."))
 		playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/cigs_lighters/cig_snuff.ogg', 50, 1)
 		STOP_PROCESSING(SSprocessing, src)
 		qdel(src)
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@
 /obj/item/flame/candle/attack_self(mob/user as mob)
 	if(lit)
 		lit = 0
-		to_chat(user, span("notice", "You snuff out the flame."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You snuff out the flame."))
 		playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/cigs_lighters/cig_snuff.ogg', 50, 1)
 		update_icon()
 		set_light(0)

code/game/objects/items/weapons/chaplain_items.dm

@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@
 	if(!ispath(nullchoices[picked]))
 		return
 
-	to_chat(user, span("notice", "You start reassembling your obsidian relic."))
+	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You start reassembling your obsidian relic."))
 	if(!do_after(user, 2 SECONDS))
 		return
 
@@ -72,16 +72,16 @@
 
 	if(LAZYLEN(user.spell_list))
 		user.silence_spells(300) //30 seconds
-		to_chat(user, span("danger", "You've been silenced!"))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_DANGER("You've been silenced!"))
 		return
 
 	if(!user.IsAdvancedToolUser())
-		to_chat(user, span("danger", "You don't have the dexterity to use this!"))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_DANGER("You don't have the dexterity to use this!"))
 		return
 
 	if((user.is_clumsy()) && prob(50))
-		to_chat(user, span("danger", "The [src] slips out of your hand and you hit yourself!"))
-		visible_message(span("danger", "[user] fumbles with the [src] and hits themselves in the process!"))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_DANGER("The [src] slips out of your hand and you hit yourself!"))
+		visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("[user] fumbles with the [src] and hits themselves in the process!"))
 		user.take_organ_damage(10)
 		user.Paralyse(20)
 		return
@@ -90,25 +90,25 @@
 		var/mob/living/K = M
 		if(cult && (K.mind in cult.current_antagonists) && prob(75))
 			if(do_after(user, 15))
-				K.visible_message(span("danger", "[user] waves \the [src] over \the [K]'s head, [K] looks captivated by it."), span("warning", "[user] waves the [src] over your head. <b>You see a foreign light, asking you to follow it. Its presence burns and blinds.</b>"))
+				K.visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("[user] waves \the [src] over \the [K]'s head, [K] looks captivated by it."), SPAN_WARNING("[user] waves the [src] over your head. <b>You see a foreign light, asking you to follow it. Its presence burns and blinds.</b>"))
 				var/choice = alert(K,"Do you want to give up your goal?","Become cleansed","Resist","Give in")
 				switch(choice)
 					if("Resist")
-						K.visible_message(span("warning", "The gaze in [K]'s eyes remains determined."), span("notice", "You turn away from the light, remaining true to the Geometer!"))
+						K.visible_message(SPAN_WARNING("The gaze in [K]'s eyes remains determined."), SPAN_NOTICE("You turn away from the light, remaining true to the Geometer!"))
 						K.say("*scream")
 						K.take_overall_damage(5, 15)
 						admin_attack_log(user, M, "attempted to deconvert", "was unsuccessfully deconverted by", "attempted to deconvert")
 					if("Give in")
-						K.visible_message(span("notice", "[K]'s eyes become clearer, the evil gone, but not without leaving scars."))
+						K.visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("[K]'s eyes become clearer, the evil gone, but not without leaving scars."))
 						K.take_overall_damage(10, 20)
 						cult.remove_antagonist(K.mind)
 						admin_attack_log(user, M, "successfully deconverted", "was successfully deconverted by", "successfully deconverted")
 			else
-				user.visible_message(span("warning", "[user]'s concentration is broken!"), span("warning", "Your concentration is broken! You and your target need to stay uninterrupted for longer!"))
+				user.visible_message(SPAN_WARNING("[user]'s concentration is broken!"), SPAN_WARNING("Your concentration is broken! You and your target need to stay uninterrupted for longer!"))
 				return
 		else
-			to_chat(user, span("danger", "The [src] appears to do nothing."))
-			M.visible_message(span("danger", "\The [user] waves \the [src] over \the [M]'s head."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_DANGER("The [src] appears to do nothing."))
+			M.visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("\The [user] waves \the [src] over \the [M]'s head."))
 			if(ishuman(M))
 				var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = M
 				if(prob(25))
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@
 					H.cure_all_traumas(cure_type = CURE_CRYSTAL)
 			return
 	else if(user.a_intent != I_HURT) // to prevent the chaplain from hurting peoples accidentally
-		to_chat(user, span("notice", "The [src] appears to do nothing."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("The [src] appears to do nothing."))
 		return
 	else
 		return ..()
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@
 		return
 	if(istype(A, /turf/simulated/floor) && (cooldown + 5 SECONDS < world.time))
 		cooldown = world.time
-		user.visible_message(span("notice", "[user] loudly taps their [src.name] against the floor."))
+		user.visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("[user] loudly taps their [src.name] against the floor."))
 		playsound(user.loc, 'sound/effects/shieldbash.ogg', 50, 1)
 		var/rune_found = FALSE
 		for(var/obj/effect/rune/R in orange(2, get_turf(src)))
@@ -164,7 +164,7 @@
 		return ..()
 	else if(proximity)
 		if(contents.len)
-			to_chat(user, span("warning", "\The [src] is already full!"))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("\The [src] is already full!"))
 			return
 		user.visible_message("[user] scoops \the [A] into \the [src], securing the lid.", "You scoop \the [A] into \the [src], securing the lid.")
 		desc = "A vase used to store the ashes of the deceased. It contains some ashes."
@@ -172,7 +172,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/material/urn/attack_self(mob/user)
 	if(!contents.len)
-		to_chat(user, span("warning", "\The [src] is empty!"))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("\The [src] is empty!"))
 		return
 	else
 		for(var/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/ash/A in contents)

code/game/objects/items/weapons/chewables.dm

@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/mask/chewable/attack_self(mob/user)
 	if(wrapped)
 		wrapped = FALSE
-		to_chat(user, span("notice", "You unwrap \the [name]."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You unwrap \the [name]."))
 		playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/drop/wrapper.ogg', 50, 1)
 		slot_flags = SLOT_EARS | SLOT_MASK
 		update_icon()
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ obj/item/clothing/mask/chewable/Initialize()
 		if(C.check_has_mouth())
 			START_PROCESSING(SSprocessing, src)
 		else
-			to_chat(user, span("notice", "You don't have a mouth, and can't make much use of \the [src]."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You don't have a mouth, and can't make much use of \the [src]."))
 
 /obj/item/clothing/mask/chewable/dropped()
 	STOP_PROCESSING(SSprocessing, src)
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ obj/item/clothing/mask/chewable/Destroy()
 		if(ismob(loc))
 			var/mob/living/M = loc
 			if (!no_message)
-				to_chat(M, span("notice", "You spit out the [name]."))
+				to_chat(M, SPAN_NOTICE("You spit out the [name]."))
 		qdel(src)
 
 /obj/item/clothing/mask/chewable/tobacco/bad

code/game/objects/items/weapons/cigs_lighters.dm

@@ -235,7 +235,7 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 		if(ismob(loc))
 			var/mob/living/M = loc
 			if (!nomessage)
-				to_chat(M, span("notice", "Your [name] goes out."))
+				to_chat(M, SPAN_NOTICE("Your [name] goes out."))
 			M.remove_from_mob(src) //un-equip it so the overlays can update
 			M.update_inv_wear_mask(0)
 			M.update_inv_l_hand(0)
@@ -247,7 +247,7 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 		if(ismob(loc))
 			var/mob/living/M = loc
 			if (!nomessage)
-				to_chat(M, span("notice", "Your [name] goes out, and you empty the ash."))
+				to_chat(M, SPAN_NOTICE("Your [name] goes out, and you empty the ash."))
 				playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/cigs_lighters/cig_snuff.ogg', 50, 1)
 			lit = 0
 			icon_state = icon_off
@@ -313,7 +313,7 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/melee/energy/sword))
 		var/obj/item/melee/energy/sword/S = W
 		if(S.active)
-			light(span("warning", "[user] swings their [W], barely missing themselves. They light their [name] in the process."))
+			light(SPAN_WARNING("[user] swings their [W], barely missing themselves. They light their [name] in the process."))
 
 	return
 
@@ -321,7 +321,7 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 	if(lit && H == user && istype(H))
 		var/obj/item/blocked = H.check_mouth_coverage()
 		if(blocked)
-			to_chat(H, span("warning", "\The [blocked] is in the way!"))
+			to_chat(H, SPAN_WARNING("\The [blocked] is in the way!"))
 			return 1
 		if(last_drag <= world.time - 30) //Spam limiter. Only for messages/sound.
 			last_drag = world.time
@@ -338,17 +338,17 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 	if(istype(glass)) //you can dip cigarettes into beakers
 		var/transfered = glass.reagents.trans_to_obj(src, chem_volume)
 		if(transfered)	//if reagents were transfered, show the message
-			to_chat(user, span("warning", "You dip \the [src] into \the [glass]."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You dip \the [src] into \the [glass]."))
 			playsound(src.loc, 'sound/effects/footstep/water1.ogg', 50, 1)
 		else			//if not, either the beaker was empty, or the cigarette was full
 			if(!glass.reagents.total_volume)
-				to_chat(user, span("notice", "[glass] is empty."))
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("[glass] is empty."))
 			else
-				to_chat(user, span("notice", "[src] is full."))
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("[src] is full."))
 
 /obj/item/clothing/mask/smokable/cigarette/attack_self(mob/user as mob)
 	if(lit == TRUE)
-		user.visible_message(span("notice", "[user] calmly drops and treads on the lit [src], putting it out instantly."))
+		user.visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("[user] calmly drops and treads on the lit [src], putting it out instantly."))
 		playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/cigs_lighters/cig_snuff.ogg', 50, 1)
 		die(TRUE)
 	return ..()
@@ -567,7 +567,7 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 
 /obj/item/clothing/mask/smokable/pipe/attack_self(mob/user as mob)
 	if(lit == TRUE)
-		user.visible_message(span("notice", "[user] puts out [src]."), span("notice", "You put out [src]."))
+		user.visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("[user] puts out [src]."), SPAN_NOTICE("You put out [src]."))
 		playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/cigs_lighters/cig_snuff.ogg', 50, 1)
 		lit = 0
 		icon_state = icon_off
@@ -575,7 +575,7 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 		STOP_PROCESSING(SSprocessing, src)
 	else if (burn_rate)
 		var/turf/location = get_turf(user)
-		user.visible_message(span("notice", "[user] empties out [src]."), span("notice", "You empty out [src]."))
+		user.visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("[user] empties out [src]."), SPAN_NOTICE("You empty out [src]."))
 		new /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/ash(location)
 		burn_rate = 0
 		reagents.clear_reagents()
@@ -590,10 +590,10 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 	if (istype(W, /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks))
 		var/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/grown/G = W
 		if (!G.dry)
-			to_chat(user, span("notice", "[G] must be dried before you stuff it into [src]."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("[G] must be dried before you stuff it into [src]."))
 			return
 		if (burn_rate)
-			to_chat(user, span("notice", "[src] is already packed."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("[src] is already packed."))
 			return
 		if(G.reagents)
 			initial_volume = G.reagents.total_volume
@@ -605,15 +605,15 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/flame/lighter))
 		var/obj/item/flame/lighter/L = W
 		if(L.lit)
-			light(span("notice", "[user] manages to light their [name] with [W]."))
+			light(SPAN_NOTICE("[user] manages to light their [name] with [W]."))
 
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/flame/match))
 		var/obj/item/flame/match/M = W
 		if(M.lit)
-			light(span("notice", "[user] lights their [name] with their [W]."))
+			light(SPAN_NOTICE("[user] lights their [name] with their [W]."))
 
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/device/assembly/igniter))
-		light(span("notice", "[user] fiddles with [W], and manages to light their [name] with the power of science."))
+		light(SPAN_NOTICE("[user] fiddles with [W], and manages to light their [name] with the power of science."))
 
 	user.update_inv_wear_mask(0)
 	user.update_inv_l_hand(0)
@@ -690,20 +690,20 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 			update_icon()
 			playsound(src.loc, pick(activation_sound), 75, 1)
 			if(istype(src, /obj/item/flame/lighter/zippo) )
-				user.visible_message(span("notice", "Without even breaking stride, [user] flips open and lights [src] in one smooth movement."))
+				user.visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("Without even breaking stride, [user] flips open and lights [src] in one smooth movement."))
 			else
 				if(prob(95))
-					user.visible_message(span("notice", "After a few attempts, [user] manages to light the [src]."))
+					user.visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("After a few attempts, [user] manages to light the [src]."))
 				else
 
-					to_chat(user, span("warning", "You burn yourself while lighting the lighter."))
+					to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You burn yourself while lighting the lighter."))
 					if(user.IgniteMob())
-						user.visible_message(span("danger","\The [user] accidentally sets themselves on fire!"))
+						user.visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("\The [user] accidentally sets themselves on fire!"))
 					if (user.l_hand == src)
 						user.apply_damage(2,BURN,BP_L_HAND)
 					else
 						user.apply_damage(2,BURN,BP_R_HAND)
-					user.visible_message(span("notice", "After a few attempts, [user] manages to light the [src], they however burn their finger in the process."))
+					user.visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("After a few attempts, [user] manages to light the [src], they however burn their finger in the process."))
 
 			set_light(2, 1, l_color = LIGHT_COLOR_LAVA)
 			START_PROCESSING(SSprocessing, src)
@@ -712,9 +712,9 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 			update_icon()
 			playsound(src.loc, deactivation_sound, 75, 1)
 			if(istype(src, /obj/item/flame/lighter/zippo) )
-				user.visible_message(span("notice", "You hear a quiet click, as [user] shuts off [src] without even looking at what they're doing."))
+				user.visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("You hear a quiet click, as [user] shuts off [src] without even looking at what they're doing."))
 			else
-				user.visible_message(span("notice", "[user] quietly shuts off the [src]."))
+				user.visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("[user] quietly shuts off the [src]."))
 
 			set_light(0)
 			STOP_PROCESSING(SSprocessing, src)
@@ -728,7 +728,7 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 		return
 
 	if(lit && M.IgniteMob())
-		M.visible_message(span("danger","\The [user] ignites \the [M] with \the [src]!"))
+		M.visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("\The [user] ignites \the [M] with \the [src]!"))
 
 	if(istype(M.wear_mask, /obj/item/clothing/mask/smokable/cigarette) && user.zone_sel.selecting == BP_MOUTH && lit)
 		var/obj/item/clothing/mask/smokable/cigarette/cig = M.wear_mask
@@ -736,16 +736,16 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 			cig.attackby(src, user)
 		else
 			if(istype(src, /obj/item/flame/lighter/zippo))
-				cig.light(span("notice", "[user] whips the [name] out and holds it for [M]."))
+				cig.light(SPAN_NOTICE("[user] whips the [name] out and holds it for [M]."))
 			else
-				cig.light(span("notice", "[user] holds the [name] out for [M], and lights the [cig.name]."))
+				cig.light(SPAN_NOTICE("[user] holds the [name] out for [M], and lights the [cig.name]."))
 	else
 		..()
 
 /obj/item/flame/lighter/throw_impact(mob/living/carbon/M as mob)
 	. = ..()
 	if(istype(M) && lit && M.IgniteMob())
-		M.visible_message(span("danger","\The [M] is ignited by \the [src]!"))
+		M.visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("\The [M] is ignited by \the [src]!"))
 
 /obj/item/flame/lighter/process()
 	var/turf/location = get_turf(src)
@@ -755,7 +755,7 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 	if(lit && prob(10) && isliving(src.loc))
 		var/mob/living/M = src.loc
 		if(M.IgniteMob())
-			M.visible_message(span("danger","\The [M] is ignited by \the [src]!"))
+			M.visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("\The [M] is ignited by \the [src]!"))
 
 	if (istype(loc, /obj/item/storage))//A lighter shouldn't stay lit inside a closed container
 		lit = 0
@@ -834,7 +834,7 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 		..()
 		return
 	if (user.a_intent == I_GRAB && icon_state != "scrap" && !istype(src, /obj/item/paper/carbon))
-		user.show_message(span("alert", "The cigarette paper is too small to fold into a plane."))
+		user.show_message(SPAN_ALERT("The cigarette paper is too small to fold into a plane."))
 		return
 
 //tobacco sold seperately if you're too snobby to grow it yourself.
@@ -860,13 +860,13 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 /obj/item/clothing/mask/smokable/cigarette/rolled/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/paper/cig/filter))
 		if(filter)
-			to_chat(user, span("warning", "[src] already has a filter!"))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("[src] already has a filter!"))
 			return
 		if(lit)
-			to_chat(user, span("warning", "[src] is lit already!"))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("[src] is lit already!"))
 			return
 		if(user.unEquip(I))
-			to_chat(user, span("notice", "You stick [I] into \the [src]"))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You stick [I] into \the [src]"))
 			playsound(src, 'sound/items/drop/gloves.ogg', 25, 1)
 			filter = 1
 			name = "filtered [name]"
@@ -878,13 +878,13 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/grown/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user)
 	if(is_type_in_list(I, list(/obj/item/paper/cig/, /obj/item/paper/, /obj/item/teleportation_scroll)))
 		if(!dry)
-			to_chat(user, span("warning", "You need to dry [src] first!"))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You need to dry [src] first!"))
 			return
 		if(user.unEquip(I))
 			var/obj/item/clothing/mask/smokable/cigarette/rolled/R = new(get_turf(src))
 			R.chem_volume = reagents.total_volume
 			reagents.trans_to_holder(R.reagents, R.chem_volume)
-			to_chat(user, span("notice", "You roll \the [src] into \the [I]"))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You roll \the [src] into \the [I]"))
 			playsound(src, 'sound/bureaucracy/paperfold.ogg', 25, 1)
 			user.put_in_active_hand(R)
 			qdel(I)

code/game/objects/items/weapons/gift_wrappaper.dm

@@ -224,7 +224,7 @@
 	var/atom/movable/I = new gift_type(get_turf(user))
 	user.remove_from_mob(src)
 	user.put_in_hands(I)
-	to_chat(user, span("notice", "You open the gift, revealing your new [I.name]! Just what you always wanted!"))
+	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You open the gift, revealing your new [I.name]! Just what you always wanted!"))
 	qdel(src)
 	return
 
@@ -294,7 +294,7 @@
 	user.remove_from_mob(src)
 	if (!user.put_in_hands(I))
 		user.forceMove(get_turf(src))
-	to_chat(user, span("notice", "You open the gift, revealing your new [I.name]! Just what you always wanted!"))
+	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You open the gift, revealing your new [I.name]! Just what you always wanted!"))
 	qdel(src)
 	return
 
@@ -338,6 +338,6 @@
 	var/atom/movable/I = new gift_type(get_turf(user))
 	user.remove_from_mob(src)
 	user.put_in_hands(I)
-	to_chat(user, span("notice", "You open the gift, revealing your new [I.name]! Just what you always wanted!"))
+	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You open the gift, revealing your new [I.name]! Just what you always wanted!"))
 	qdel(src)
 	return

code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implant.dm

@@ -612,7 +612,7 @@ the implant may become unstable and either pre-maturely inject the subject or si
 
 	for(var/obj/item/implant/mindshield/I in H)
 		if(I.implanted)
-			to_chat(H, span("danger", "Rage surges through your body, but the nanobots from your mind shield implant stop it soon after it starts!"))
+			to_chat(H, SPAN_DANGER("Rage surges through your body, but the nanobots from your mind shield implant stop it soon after it starts!"))
 			return TRUE
 
 	var/datum/antagonist/antag_data = get_antag_data(H.mind.special_role)
@@ -621,10 +621,10 @@ the implant may become unstable and either pre-maturely inject the subject or si
 		log_and_message_admins("[key_name(H)] was implanted by an aggression implant, but was not effected.", H)
 	else if(antag_data?.id == MODE_LOYALIST)
 		clear_antag_roles(H.mind, 1)
-		to_chat(H, span("danger", "You feel a surge of rage override your loyalty!"))
+		to_chat(H, SPAN_DANGER("You feel a surge of rage override your loyalty!"))
 		log_and_message_admins("[key_name(H)] was implanted by an aggression implant, clearing their loyalist status!", H)
 	else
-		to_chat(H, span("danger", "You feel a surge of rage course through your body and very soul!"))
+		to_chat(H, SPAN_DANGER("You feel a surge of rage course through your body and very soul!"))
 		log_and_message_admins("[key_name(H)] was implanted by an aggression implant!", H)
 	return TRUE
 

code/game/objects/items/weapons/material/kitchen.dm

@@ -49,15 +49,15 @@
 			if (fullness > (550 * (1 + M.overeatduration / 2000)))
 				to_chat(M, "You cannot force anymore food down!")
 				return
-			M.visible_message(span("notice", "\The [user] [is_liquid ? "drinks" : "eats"] some [loaded] from \the [src]."))
+			M.visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("\The [user] [is_liquid ? "drinks" : "eats"] some [loaded] from \the [src]."))
 		else
 			if (fullness > (550 * (1 + M.overeatduration / 2000)))
 				to_chat(M, "You cannot force anymore food down their throat!")
 				return
-			user.visible_message(span("warning", "\The [user] begins to feed \the [M]!"))
+			user.visible_message(SPAN_WARNING("\The [user] begins to feed \the [M]!"))
 			if(!(M.can_force_feed(user, loaded) && do_mob(user, M, 5 SECONDS)))
 				return
-			M.visible_message(span("notice", "\The [user] feeds some [loaded] to \the [M] with \the [src]."))
+			M.visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("\The [user] feeds some [loaded] to \the [M] with \the [src]."))
 		reagents.trans_to_mob(M, reagents.total_volume, CHEM_INGEST)
 		if(is_liquid)
 			playsound(user.loc, 'sound/items/drink.ogg', rand(10, 50), 1)
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@
 		cut_overlays()
 		return
 	else
-		to_chat(user, span("warning", "You don't have anything on \the [src].")) 	//if we have help intent and no food scooped up DON'T STAB OURSELVES WITH THE FORK)
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You don't have anything on \the [src].")) 	//if we have help intent and no food scooped up DON'T STAB OURSELVES WITH THE FORK)
 		return
 
 /obj/item/material/kitchen/utensil/fork
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/material/kitchen/utensil/knife/attack(mob/target, mob/living/user, var/target_zone)
 	if ((user.is_clumsy()) && prob(50))
-		to_chat(user, span("warning", "You accidentally cut yourself with \the [src]."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You accidentally cut yourself with \the [src]."))
 		user.take_organ_damage(20)
 		return
 	return ..()
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/material/kitchen/rollingpin/attack(mob/living/M, mob/living/user, var/target_zone)
 	if ((user.is_clumsy()) && prob(50))
-		to_chat(user, span("warning", "\The [src] slips out of your hand and hits your head."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("\The [src] slips out of your hand and hits your head."))
 		user.drop_from_inventory(src)
 		user.take_organ_damage(10)
 		user.Paralyse(2)

code/game/objects/items/weapons/material/shards.dm

@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@
 		if(M.buckled) //wheelchairs, office chairs, rollerbeds
 			return
 
-		to_chat(M, span("danger", "You step on \the [src]!"))
+		to_chat(M, SPAN_DANGER("You step on \the [src]!"))
 		playsound(src.loc, 'sound/effects/glass_step.ogg', 50, 1) // not sure how to handle metal shards with sounds
 		if(ishuman(M))
 			var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = M

code/game/objects/items/weapons/material/twohanded.dm

@@ -375,7 +375,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/material/twohanded/chainsaw/proc/PowerUp()
 	var/turf/T = get_turf(src)
-	T.audible_message(span("notice", "\The [src] rumbles to life."))
+	T.audible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] rumbles to life."))
 	playsound(src, "sound/weapons/chainsawstart.ogg", 25, 0, 30)
 	force = 15
 	force_unwielded = 30
@@ -390,7 +390,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/material/twohanded/chainsaw/proc/PowerDown()
 	var/turf/T = get_turf(src)
-	T.audible_message(span("notice", "\The [src] slowly powers down."))
+	T.audible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] slowly powers down."))
 	force = initial(force)
 	force_wielded = initial(force_wielded)
 	throwforce = initial(throwforce)

code/game/objects/items/weapons/melee/energy.dm

@@ -286,12 +286,12 @@
 /obj/item/melee/energy/sword/hegemony/activate(mob/living/user)
 	..()
 	icon_state = "kataphract-esword1"
-	to_chat(user, span("notice", "\The [src] is now energised."))
+	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] is now energised."))
 
 /obj/item/melee/energy/sword/hegemony/deactivate(mob/living/user)
 	..()
 	icon_state = initial(icon_state)
-	to_chat(user, span("notice", "\The [src] is de-energised."))
+	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] is de-energised."))
 
 /obj/item/melee/energy/sword/knife
 	name = "energy utility knife"

code/game/objects/items/weapons/melee/misc.dm

@@ -42,13 +42,13 @@
 	active= !active
 	if(active)
 		playsound(user, 'sound/weapons/saw/chainsawstart.ogg', 50, 1)
-		to_chat(user, span("notice", "\The [src] rumbles to life."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] rumbles to life."))
 		force = 35
 		hitsound = 'sound/weapons/saw/chainsword.ogg'
 		icon_state = "chainswordon"
 		slot_flags = null
 	else
-		to_chat(user, span("notice", "\The [src] slowly powers down."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] slowly powers down."))
 		force = initial(force)
 		hitsound = initial(hitsound)
 		icon_state = initial(icon_state)

code/game/objects/items/weapons/mop.dm

@@ -34,10 +34,10 @@
 	if(istype(A, /turf) || istype(A, /obj/effect/decal/cleanable) || istype(A, /obj/effect/overlay) || istype(A, /obj/effect/rune))
 		if(reagents.total_volume < 1)
 			if(clean_msg)
-				to_chat(user, span("notice", "Your mop is dry!"))
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("Your mop is dry!"))
 			return
 		if (!(last_clean && world.time < last_clean + 120)) //spam is bad
-			user.visible_message(span("warning", "[user] begins to mop \the [get_turf(A)]."))
+			user.visible_message(SPAN_WARNING("[user] begins to mop \the [get_turf(A)]."))
 			clean_msg = TRUE
 			last_clean = world.time
 		else
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@
 			if(T)
 				T.clean(src, user)
 			if(clean_msg)
-				to_chat(user, span("notice", "You have finished mopping!"))
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You have finished mopping!"))
 			update_icon()
 
 
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@
 		START_PROCESSING(SSprocessing, src)
 	else
 		STOP_PROCESSING(SSprocessing,src)
-	to_chat(user, span("notice", "You set the condenser switch to the <b>'[refill_enabled ? "ON" : "OFF"]'</b> position."))
+	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You set the condenser switch to the <b>'[refill_enabled ? "ON" : "OFF"]'</b> position."))
 	playsound(user, 'sound/machines/click.ogg', 25, 1)
 
 /obj/item/mop/advanced/process()
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/mop/advanced/examine(mob/user)
 	..()
-	to_chat(user, span("notice", "\The condenser switch is set to <b>[refill_enabled ? "ON" : "OFF"]</b>."))
+	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The condenser switch is set to <b>[refill_enabled ? "ON" : "OFF"]</b>."))
 
 /obj/item/mop/advanced/Destroy()
 	if(refill_enabled)

code/game/objects/items/weapons/policetape.dm

@@ -58,13 +58,13 @@ var/list/tape_roll_applications = list()
 /obj/item/taperoll/attack_self(mob/user as mob)
 	if(icon_state == "[icon_base]_start")
 		start = get_turf(src)
-		to_chat(usr, span("notice", "You place the first end of the [src]."))
+		to_chat(usr, SPAN_NOTICE("You place the first end of the [src]."))
 		icon_state = "[icon_base]_stop"
 	else
 		icon_state = "[icon_base]_start"
 		end = get_turf(src)
 		if(start.y != end.y && start.x != end.x || start.z != end.z)
-			to_chat(usr, span("notice", "[src] can only be laid horizontally or vertically."))
+			to_chat(usr, SPAN_NOTICE("[src] can only be laid horizontally or vertically."))
 			return
 
 		var/turf/cur = start
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ var/list/tape_roll_applications = list()
 						break
 			cur = get_step_towards(cur,end)
 		if (!can_place)
-			to_chat(usr, span("notice", "You can't run \the [src] through that!"))
+			to_chat(usr, SPAN_NOTICE("You can't run \the [src] through that!"))
 			return
 
 		cur = start
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ var/list/tape_roll_applications = list()
 				var/obj/item/tape/P = new tape_type(cur)
 				P.icon_state = "[P.icon_base]_[dir]"
 			cur = get_step_towards(cur,end)
-		to_chat(usr, span("notice", "You finish placing the [src]."))	//Git Test)
+		to_chat(usr, SPAN_NOTICE("You finish placing the [src]."))	//Git Test)
 
 /obj/item/taperoll/afterattack(var/atom/A, mob/user as mob, proximity)
 	if(!proximity)
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ var/list/tape_roll_applications = list()
 		P.forceMove(locate(T.x,T.y,T.z))
 		P.icon_state = "[src.icon_base]_door"
 		P.layer = 3.2
-		to_chat(user, span("notice", "You finish placing the [src]."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You finish placing the [src]."))
 
 	if (istype(A, /turf/simulated/floor) ||istype(A, /turf/unsimulated/floor))
 		var/turf/F = A
@@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ var/list/tape_roll_applications = list()
 
 /obj/item/tape/attack_hand(mob/user as mob)
 	if (user.a_intent == I_HELP && src.allowed(user))
-		user.show_viewers(span("notice", "[user] lifts [src], allowing passage."))
+		user.show_viewers(SPAN_NOTICE("[user] lifts [src], allowing passage."))
 		crumple()
 		lifted = 1
 		spawn(200)
@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@ var/list/tape_roll_applications = list()
 	if(user.a_intent == I_HELP && ((!can_puncture(W) && src.allowed(user))))
 		to_chat(user, "You can't break the [src] with that!")
 		return
-	user.show_viewers(span("notice", "[user] breaks the [src]!"))
+	user.show_viewers(SPAN_NOTICE("[user] breaks the [src]!"))
 
 	var/dir[2]
 	var/icon_dir = src.icon_state

code/game/objects/items/weapons/scrolls.dm

@@ -21,9 +21,9 @@
 			var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = user
 			var/obj/item/organ/O = H.internal_organs_by_name[pick(BP_EYES, BP_APPENDIX, BP_KIDNEYS, BP_LIVER, BP_HEART, BP_LUNGS, BP_BRAIN)]
 			if(O == null)
-				to_chat(user, span("notice", "You can't make any sense of the arcane glyphs. . . maybe you should try again."))
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You can't make any sense of the arcane glyphs. . . maybe you should try again."))
 			else
-				to_chat(user, span("alert", "As you stumble over the arcane glyphs, you feel a twisting sensation in [O]!"))
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_ALERT("As you stumble over the arcane glyphs, you feel a twisting sensation in [O]!"))
 				user.visible_message("<span class='danger'>A flash of smoke pours out of [user]'s orifices!</span>")
 				playsound(user, 'sound/magic/lightningshock.ogg', 40, 1)
 				var/datum/effect/effect/system/smoke_spread/smoke = new /datum/effect/effect/system/smoke_spread()

code/game/objects/items/weapons/shields.dm

@@ -299,7 +299,7 @@
 		throw_speed = 2
 		w_class = 4
 		slot_flags = SLOT_BACK
-		to_chat(user, span("notice","You extend \the [src] downward with a sharp snap of your wrist."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You extend \the [src] downward with a sharp snap of your wrist."))
 	else
 		icon_state = "[initial(icon_state)]"
 		item_state = "[initial(item_state)]"
@@ -308,7 +308,7 @@
 		throw_speed = 3
 		w_class = 3
 		slot_flags = 0
-		to_chat(user, span("notice","\The [src] folds inwards neatly as you snap your wrist upwards and push it back into the frame."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] folds inwards neatly as you snap your wrist upwards and push it back into the frame."))
 
 	if(istype(user,/mob/living/carbon/human))
 		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = user

code/game/objects/items/weapons/soap.dm

@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
 /obj/item/soap/attackby(var/obj/item/I, var/mob/user)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/key))
 		if(!key_data)
-			to_chat(user, span("notice", "You imprint \the [I] into \the [src]."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You imprint \the [I] into \the [src]."))
 			var/obj/item/key/K = I
 			key_data = K.key_data
 			update_icon()
@@ -56,13 +56,13 @@
 	//I couldn't feasibly  fix the overlay bugs caused by cleaning items we are wearing.
 	//So this is a workaround. This also makes more sense from an IC standpoint. ~Carn
 	if(user.client && (target in user.client.screen))
-		to_chat(user, span("notice", "You need to take that [target.name] off before cleaning it."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You need to take that [target.name] off before cleaning it."))
 	else if(istype(target,/obj/structure/sink) || istype(target,/obj/structure/sink))
-		to_chat(user, span("notice", "You wet \the [src] in the sink."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You wet \the [src] in the sink."))
 		wet()
 	else if (istype(target, /obj/structure/mopbucket) || istype(target, /obj/item/reagent_containers/glass) || istype(target, /obj/structure/reagent_dispensers/watertank))
 		if (target.reagents && target.reagents.total_volume)
-			to_chat(user, span("notice", "You wet \the [src] in the [target]."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You wet \the [src] in the [target]."))
 			wet()
 		else
 			to_chat(user, "\The [target] is empty!")
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@
 		if (do_after(user, 25, needhand = 0))
 			target.clean_blood()
 			if(clean_msg)
-				to_chat(user, span("notice", "You scrub \the [target.name] out."))
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You scrub \the [target.name] out."))
 			if(istype(target, /turf) || istype(target, /obj/effect/decal/cleanable) || istype(target, /obj/effect/overlay))
 				var/turf/T = get_turf(target)
 				if(T)
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@
 //attack_as_weapon
 /obj/item/soap/attack(mob/living/target, mob/living/user, var/target_zone)
 	if(target && user && ishuman(target) && ishuman(user) && !target.stat && !user.stat && user.zone_sel &&user.zone_sel.selecting == BP_MOUTH )
-		user.visible_message(span("danger", "\The [user] washes \the [target]'s mouth out with soap!"))
+		user.visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("\The [user] washes \the [target]'s mouth out with soap!"))
 		user.setClickCooldown(DEFAULT_QUICK_COOLDOWN) //prevent spam
 		return
 	..()

code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/bible.dm

@@ -30,9 +30,9 @@
 	if(user.mind && (user.mind.assigned_role == "Chaplain"))
 		if(A.reagents && A.reagents.has_reagent(/datum/reagent/water)) //blesses all the water in the holder
 			if(A.reagents.get_reagent_amount(/datum/reagent/water) > 60)
-				to_chat(user, span("notice", "There's too much water for you to bless at once!"))
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("There's too much water for you to bless at once!"))
 			else
-				to_chat(user, span("notice", "You bless the water in [A], turning it into holy water."))
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You bless the water in [A], turning it into holy water."))
 				var/water2holy = A.reagents.get_reagent_amount(/datum/reagent/water)
 				A.reagents.del_reagent(/datum/reagent/water)
 				A.reagents.add_reagent(/datum/reagent/water/holywater, water2holy)

code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/boxes.dm

@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@
 
 		if (istype(L, /mob/living/carbon/alien/diona) || istype(L, /mob/living/simple_animal) || istype(L, /mob/living/carbon/human))//Monkey-like things do attack_generic, not crew
 			if(contents.len && !locate(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food) in src) // you can tear open empty boxes for nesting material, or for food
-				to_chat(user, span("warning", "There's no food in that box!"))
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("There's no food in that box!"))
 				return
 			var/damage
 			if (!L.mob_size)
@@ -80,9 +80,9 @@
 	..()
 	if (health < maxHealth)
 		if (health >= (maxHealth * 0.5))
-			to_chat(user, span("warning", "It is slightly torn."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("It is slightly torn."))
 		else
-			to_chat(user, span("danger", "It is full of tears and holes."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_DANGER("It is full of tears and holes."))
 
 // BubbleWrap - A box can be folded up to make card
 /obj/item/storage/box/attack_self(mob/user as mob)

code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/firstaid.dm

@@ -164,22 +164,22 @@
 
 /obj/item/storage/pill_bottle/attack_self(mob/living/user)
 	if(user.get_inactive_hand())
-		to_chat(user, span("notice","You need an empty hand to take something out."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You need an empty hand to take something out."))
 		return
 	if(contents.len)
 		var/obj/item/I = contents[1]
 		if(!remove_from_storage(I,user))
 			return
 		if(user.put_in_inactive_hand(I))
-			to_chat(user, span("notice","You take \the [I] out of \the [src]."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You take \the [I] out of \the [src]."))
 			if(iscarbon(user))
 				var/mob/living/carbon/C = user
 				C.swap_hand()
 		else
 			I.dropInto(loc)
-			to_chat(user, span("notice","You fumble around with \the [src] and drop \the [I] on the floor."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You fumble around with \the [src] and drop \the [I] on the floor."))
 	else
-		to_chat(user, span("warning","\The [src] is empty."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("\The [src] is empty."))
 
 
 /obj/item/storage/pill_bottle/antitox

code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/toolbox.dm

@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@
 			spill(3, get_turf(M))
 			playsound(M, 'sound/items/trayhit2.ogg', 100, 1)  //sound playin' again
 			update_force()
-			user.visible_message(span("danger", "[user] smashes the [src] into [M], causing it to break open and strew its contents across the area"))
+			user.visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("[user] smashes the [src] into [M], causing it to break open and strew its contents across the area"))
 
 
 /obj/item/storage/toolbox/lunchbox

code/game/objects/items/weapons/surgery_tools.dm

@@ -283,7 +283,7 @@
 	if(..() && contents.len)
 		spill(3, get_turf(M))
 		playsound(M, 'sound/items/trayhit2.ogg', 50, 1)  //sound playin' again
-		user.visible_message(span("danger", "[user] smashes \the [src] into [M], causing it to spill its contents across the area!"))
+		user.visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("[user] smashes \the [src] into [M], causing it to spill its contents across the area!"))
 
 /obj/item/storage/fancy/tray/throw_impact(atom/hit_atom)
 	..()

code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/jetpack.dm

@@ -82,8 +82,8 @@
 		M.update_inv_back()
 		M.update_action_buttons()
 
-	to_chat(usr, span("notice", "You toggle the thrusters [on? "on":"off"]."))
-	to_chat(usr, span("notice", "You toggle the stabilization [stabilization_on? "on":"off"]."))
+	to_chat(usr, SPAN_NOTICE("You toggle the thrusters [on? "on":"off"]."))
+	to_chat(usr, SPAN_NOTICE("You toggle the stabilization [stabilization_on? "on":"off"]."))
 
 /obj/item/tank/jetpack/proc/allow_thrust(num, mob/living/user as mob)
 	if(!(src.on))

code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools.dm

@@ -295,16 +295,16 @@
 /obj/item/weldingtool/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user)
 	if(W.isscrewdriver())
 		if(isrobot(loc))
-			to_chat(user, span("alert", "You cannot modify your own welder!"))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_ALERT("You cannot modify your own welder!"))
 			return
 		if(welding)
-			to_chat(user, span("danger", "Stop welding first!"))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_DANGER("Stop welding first!"))
 			return
 		status = !status
 		if(status)
-			to_chat(user, span("notice", "You secure the welder."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You secure the welder."))
 		else
-			to_chat(user, span("notice", "The welder can now be attached and modified."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("The welder can now be attached and modified."))
 		add_fingerprint(user)
 		return
 
@@ -352,28 +352,28 @@
 			return ..()
 
 		if(H.isSynthetic() && H == user && !(H.get_species() == "Military Frame"))
-			to_chat(user, span("warning", "You can't repair damage to your own body - it's against OH&S."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You can't repair damage to your own body - it's against OH&S."))
 			return
 
 		if (!welding)
-			to_chat(user, span("warning", "You need to light the welding tool first!"))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You need to light the welding tool first!"))
 			return
 
 		if(S.brute_dam)
 			if(S.brute_dam > ROBOLIMB_SELF_REPAIR_CAP)
-				to_chat(user, span("warning", "The damage is far too severe to patch over externally!"))
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("The damage is far too severe to patch over externally!"))
 				return
 			else
 				repair_organ(user, H, S)
 
 		else if(S.open != 2)
-			to_chat(user, span("notice", "You can't see any external damage to repair."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You can't see any external damage to repair."))
 	else
 		return ..()
 
 /obj/item/weldingtool/proc/repair_organ(var/mob/living/user, var/mob/living/carbon/human/target, var/obj/item/organ/external/affecting)
 	if(!affecting.brute_dam)
-		user.visible_message(span("notice", "\The [user] finishes repairing the physical damage on \the [target]'s [affecting.name]."))
+		user.visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("\The [user] finishes repairing the physical damage on \the [target]'s [affecting.name]."))
 		return
 
 	if(do_mob(user, target, 30))
@@ -384,7 +384,7 @@
 				"repairs some joints"
 			)
 			affecting.heal_damage(brute = 15, robo_repair = TRUE)
-			user.visible_message(span("warning", "\The [user] [pick(repair_messages)] on [target]'s [affecting.name] with \the [src]."))
+			user.visible_message(SPAN_WARNING("\The [user] [pick(repair_messages)] on [target]'s [affecting.name] with \the [src]."))
 			playsound(target, 'sound/items/Welder2.ogg', 15)
 			repair_organ(user, target, affecting)
 
@@ -405,7 +405,7 @@
 		switch(alert("Are you sure you want to do this? It is quite dangerous and could get you in trouble.", "Heat up fuel tank", "No", "Yes"))
 			if("Yes")
 				log_and_message_admins("is attempting to welderbomb", user)
-				to_chat(user, span("alert", "You start heating the fueltank..."))
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_ALERT("You start heating the fueltank..."))
 				tank.armed = 1
 				if(do_after(user, 100))
 					if(tank.defuse)
@@ -414,7 +414,7 @@
 						tank.armed = 0
 						return
 					log_and_message_admins("triggered a fuel tank explosion", user)
-					to_chat(user, span("alert", "That was stupid of you."))
+					to_chat(user, SPAN_ALERT("That was stupid of you."))
 					tank.ex_act(3.0)
 					return
 				else
@@ -457,7 +457,7 @@
 		return 1
 	else
 		if(M)
-			to_chat(M, span("notice", "You need more welding fuel to complete this task."))
+			to_chat(M, SPAN_NOTICE("You need more welding fuel to complete this task."))
 		return 0
 
 //Returns whether or not the welding tool is currently on.

code/game/objects/items/weapons/traps.dm

@@ -190,7 +190,7 @@
 
 	if(!captured)
 		if(!is_type_in_list(M, allowed_mobs))
-			to_chat(user, span("warning", "[M] won't fit in there!"))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("[M] won't fit in there!"))
 		else if(do_after(user, 5 SECONDS))
 			capture(M)
 	else
@@ -208,7 +208,7 @@
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[L] is trapped inside!</span>")
 			return
 	else if(deployed)
-		to_chat(user, span("warning", "It's set up and ready to capture something."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("It's set up and ready to capture something."))
 	else
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>\The [src] is empty and un-deployed.</span>")
 
@@ -382,13 +382,13 @@
 		var/mob/living/M = G.affecting
 
 		if (G.state == GRAB_PASSIVE || G.state == GRAB_UPGRADING)
-			to_chat(user, span("notice", "You need a better grip on \the [M]!"))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You need a better grip on \the [M]!"))
 			return
 
 		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] starts putting [M] into \the [src].</span>", "<span class='notice'>You start putting [M] into \the [src].</span>")
 
 		if (!is_type_in_list(M, allowed_mobs))
-			to_chat(user, span("warning", "[M] won't fit in there!"))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("[M] won't fit in there!"))
 			return
 
 		if (do_mob(user, M, 3 SECONDS, needhand = 0))
@@ -399,7 +399,7 @@
 	else if(W.iswelder())
 		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = W
 		if(!WT.welding)
-			to_chat(user, span("warning", "Your \the [W] is off!"))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("Your \the [W] is off!"))
 			return
 		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] is trying to slice \the [src] open!</span>",
 							 "<span class='notice'>You are trying to slice \the [src] open!</span>")
@@ -450,7 +450,7 @@
 		return
 
 	if(anchored && deployed)
-		to_chat(user, span("notice", "\The [src] is already anchored and set!"))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] is already anchored and set!"))
 	else if(anchored)
 		deploy(user)
 	else
@@ -573,9 +573,9 @@
 	if(user == buckled_mob)
 		return
 	else if(!anchored)
-		to_chat(user, span("warning", "You need to anchor \the [src] first!"))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You need to anchor \the [src] first!"))
 	else if(captured)
-		to_chat(user, span("warning", "You can't deploy \the [src] with something caught!"))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You can't deploy \the [src] with something caught!"))
 	else
 		..()
 
@@ -587,7 +587,7 @@
 			return
 
 		if(anchored && deployed)
-			to_chat(user, span("warning", "You can't do that while \the [src] is deployed! Undeploy it first."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You can't do that while \the [src] is deployed! Undeploy it first."))
 			return
 
 		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] begins [anchored ? "un" : "" ]securing \the [src]!</span>",
@@ -607,7 +607,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/trap/animal/large/MouseDrop(over_object, src_location, over_location)
 	if(captured)
-		to_chat(usr, span("warning", "The trap door's down, you can't get through there!"))
+		to_chat(usr, SPAN_WARNING("The trap door's down, you can't get through there!"))
 		return
 
 	if(!src.Adjacent(usr))

code/game/objects/objs.dm

@@ -172,7 +172,7 @@
 
 /obj/proc/tesla_act(var/power, var/melt = FALSE)
 	if(melt)
-		visible_message(span("danger", "\The [src] melts down until ashes are left!"))
+		visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("\The [src] melts down until ashes are left!"))
 		new /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/ash(loc)
 		qdel(src)
 		return

code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm

@@ -51,9 +51,9 @@
 	for (var/mob/M in src)
 		M.forceMove(get_turf(src))
 		if (M.stat == CONSCIOUS)
-			M.visible_message(span("danger","\The [M.name] bursts out of the [src]!"), span("danger","You burst out of the [src]!"))
+			M.visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("\The [M.name] bursts out of the [src]!"), SPAN_DANGER("You burst out of the [src]!"))
 		else
-			M.visible_message(span("danger","\The [M.name] tumbles out of the [src]!"))
+			M.visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("\The [M.name] tumbles out of the [src]!"))
 
 	icon_state = icon_opened
 	opened = 1
@@ -172,7 +172,7 @@
 
 /obj/structure/closet/crate/toggle(var/mob/user)
 	if (!opened && tablestatus == -1)
-		to_chat(user, span("warning", "You can't open that while it's under the table"))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You can't open that while it's under the table"))
 		return 0
 	else
 		return ..()
@@ -210,18 +210,18 @@
 
 	//User must be in reach of the crate
 	if (!user.Adjacent(src))
-		to_chat(user, span("warning", "You need to be closer to the crate!"))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You need to be closer to the crate!"))
 		return
 
 	//One of us has to be near the table
 	if (!user.Adjacent(table) && !Adjacent(table))
-		to_chat(user, span("warning", "Take the crate closer to the table!"))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("Take the crate closer to the table!"))
 		return
 
 
 	for (var/obj/structure/closet/crate/C in get_turf(table))
 		if (C.tablestatus != -1)
-			to_chat(user, span("warning", "There's already a crate on this table!"))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("There's already a crate on this table!"))
 			return
 
 	//Crates are heavy, hauling them onto tables is hard.

code/game/objects/structures/curtains.dm

@@ -37,14 +37,14 @@
 	if(W.iswirecutter() || W.sharp && !W.noslice)
 		if(manipulating)	return
 		manipulating = TRUE
-		visible_message(span("notice", "[user] begins cutting down \the [src]."),
-					span("notice", "You begin cutting down \the [src]."))
+		visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("[user] begins cutting down \the [src]."),
+					SPAN_NOTICE("You begin cutting down \the [src]."))
 		if(!do_after(user, 30/W.toolspeed))
 			manipulating = FALSE
 			return
 		playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/Wirecutter.ogg', 50, 1)
-		visible_message(span("notice", "[user] cuts down \the [src]."),
-					span("notice", "You cut down \the [src]."))
+		visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("[user] cuts down \the [src]."),
+					SPAN_NOTICE("You cut down \the [src]."))
 		if(istype(src, /obj/structure/curtain/open/medical))
 			new /obj/item/stack/material/plastic(src.loc)
 		else
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@
 				to_chat(user, "There is already a curtain secured here!")
 				return
 		playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 50, 1)
-		visible_message(span("notice", "\The [src] has been [anchored ? "secured in place" : "unsecured"] by \the [user]."))
+		visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] has been [anchored ? "secured in place" : "unsecured"] by \the [user]."))
 
 /obj/structure/curtain/proc/toggle()
 	src.set_opacity(!src.opacity)

code/game/objects/structures/lattice.dm

@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@
 	if(C.iswelder() && damaged)
 		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = C
 		if(do_after(user, 5/C.toolspeed, act_target = src) && WT.remove_fuel(1, user))
-			to_chat(user, span("notice","You slice apart the [src] leaving nothing useful behind."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You slice apart the [src] leaving nothing useful behind."))
 			playsound(src, 'sound/items/Welder.ogg', 50, 1)
 			qdel(src)
 	else

code/game/objects/structures/musician.dm

@@ -256,7 +256,7 @@
 		return
 
 	if(broken)
-		to_chat(user,span("notice","\The [src] seems to be broken after so many years of misuse, perhaps due to reckless hooligans breaking into the display case and carelessly bashing keys."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] seems to be broken after so many years of misuse, perhaps due to reckless hooligans breaking into the display case and carelessly bashing keys."))
 		return
 
 	usr.machine = src

code/game/objects/structures/plasticflaps.dm

@@ -51,14 +51,14 @@
 	if(manipulating)	return
 	manipulating = TRUE
 	if(W.iswirecutter() || W.sharp && !W.noslice)
-		visible_message(span("notice", "[user] begins cutting down \the [src]."),
-					span("notice", "You begin cutting down \the [src]."))
+		visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("[user] begins cutting down \the [src]."),
+					SPAN_NOTICE("You begin cutting down \the [src]."))
 		if(!do_after(user, 30/W.toolspeed))
 			manipulating = FALSE
 			return
 		playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/Wirecutter.ogg', 50, 1)
-		visible_message(span("notice", "[user] cuts down \the [src]."),
-		span("notice", "You cut down \the [src]."))
+		visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("[user] cuts down \the [src]."),
+		SPAN_NOTICE("You cut down \the [src]."))
 		qdel(src)
 
 /obj/structure/plasticflaps/mining //A specific type for mining that doesn't allow airflow because of them damn crates

code/game/objects/structures/signs.dm

@@ -639,12 +639,12 @@
 		return
 
 	if((!iswall(A) && !istype(A, /obj/structure/window)) || !isturf(user.loc))
-		to_chat(user, span("warning","You can't place this here!"))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You can't place this here!"))
 		return
 
 	var/placement_dir = get_dir(user, A)
 	if (!(placement_dir in cardinal))
-		to_chat(user, span("warning","You must stand directly in front of the location you wish to place that on."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You must stand directly in front of the location you wish to place that on."))
 		return
 
 	var/obj/structure/sign/flag/P = new(user.loc)
@@ -694,7 +694,7 @@
 		if(!do_after(user, 2 SECONDS, act_target = src))
 			return 0
 
-		visible_message(span("warning","\The [user] rips \the [src] in a single, decisive motion!" ))
+		visible_message(SPAN_WARNING("\The [user] rips \the [src] in a single, decisive motion!" ))
 		playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/poster_ripped.ogg', 100, 1)
 		icon_state = "poster_ripped"
 		name = "ripped poster"
@@ -706,11 +706,11 @@
 
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/flame/lighter))
 
-		visible_message(span("warning","\The [user] starts to burn \the [src] down!"))
+		visible_message(SPAN_WARNING("\The [user] starts to burn \the [src] down!"))
 
 		if(!do_after(user, 2 SECONDS, act_target = src))
 			return 0
-		visible_message(span("warning","\The [user] burns \the [src] down!"))
+		visible_message(SPAN_WARNING("\The [user] burns \the [src] down!"))
 		playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/cigs_lighters/zippo_on.ogg', 100, 1)
 		new /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/ash(src.loc)
 

code/game/objects/structures/therapy.dm

@@ -116,9 +116,9 @@
 	set src in usr
 
 	if(closed)
-		usr.visible_message (span("notice", "[usr] taps their foot on the floor, arrogantly pointing at the [src] in their hand with a look of derision in their eyes, not noticing it's closed."), span("notice", "You point down at the [src], an arrogant look about your eyes."))
+		usr.visible_message (SPAN_NOTICE("[usr] taps their foot on the floor, arrogantly pointing at the [src] in their hand with a look of derision in their eyes, not noticing it's closed."), SPAN_NOTICE("You point down at the [src], an arrogant look about your eyes."))
 	else
-		usr.visible_message (span("notice", "[usr] taps their foot on the floor, arrogantly pointing at the [src] in their hand with a look of derision in their eyes."), span("notice", "You point down at the [src], an arrogant look about your eyes."))
+		usr.visible_message (SPAN_NOTICE("[usr] taps their foot on the floor, arrogantly pointing at the [src] in their hand with a look of derision in their eyes."), SPAN_NOTICE("You point down at the [src], an arrogant look about your eyes."))
 
 /obj/item/mesmetron
 	name = "mesmetron pocketwatch"

code/game/objects/structures/vr/_remote_chair.dm

@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@
 	if(ishuman(user))
 		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = user
 		if(H.old_mob)
-			to_chat(H, span("warning", "The chair rejects you! You cannot recursively control bodies."))
+			to_chat(H, SPAN_WARNING("The chair rejects you! You cannot recursively control bodies."))
 			return
 	add_overlay(image('icons/obj/furniture.dmi', src, "vr_helmet", MOB_LAYER + 1))
 

code/game/objects/structures/watercloset.dm

@@ -20,13 +20,13 @@
 /obj/structure/toilet/attack_hand(mob/living/user as mob)
 	if(swirlie)
 		usr.setClickCooldown(DEFAULT_ATTACK_COOLDOWN)
-		usr.visible_message(span("danger", "[user] slams the toilet seat onto [swirlie.name]'s head!"), span("notice", "You slam the toilet seat onto [swirlie.name]'s head!"), "You hear reverberating porcelain.")
+		usr.visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("[user] slams the toilet seat onto [swirlie.name]'s head!"), SPAN_NOTICE("You slam the toilet seat onto [swirlie.name]'s head!"), "You hear reverberating porcelain.")
 		swirlie.adjustBruteLoss(8)
 		return
 
 	if(cistern && !open)
 		if(!contents.len)
-			to_chat(user, span("notice", "The cistern is empty."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("The cistern is empty."))
 			return
 		else
 			var/obj/item/I = pick(contents)
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
 				user.put_in_hands(I)
 			else
 				I.forceMove(get_turf(src))
-			to_chat(user, span("notice", "You find \an [I] in the cistern."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You find \an [I] in the cistern."))
 			w_items -= I.w_class
 			return
 
@@ -46,10 +46,10 @@
 
 /obj/structure/toilet/attackby(obj/item/I as obj, mob/living/user as mob)
 	if(I.iscrowbar())
-		to_chat(user, span("notice", "You start to [cistern ? "replace the lid on the cistern" : "lift the lid off the cistern"]."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You start to [cistern ? "replace the lid on the cistern" : "lift the lid off the cistern"]."))
 		playsound(loc, 'sound/effects/stonedoor_openclose.ogg', 50, 1)
 		if(do_after(user, 30/I.toolspeed))
-			user.visible_message(span("notice", "[user] [cistern ? "replaces the lid on the cistern" : "lifts the lid off the cistern"]!"), span("notice", "You [cistern ? "replace the lid on the cistern" : "lift the lid off the cistern"]!"), "You hear grinding porcelain.")
+			user.visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("[user] [cistern ? "replaces the lid on the cistern" : "lifts the lid off the cistern"]!"), SPAN_NOTICE("You [cistern ? "replace the lid on the cistern" : "lift the lid off the cistern"]!"), "You hear grinding porcelain.")
 			cistern = !cistern
 			update_icon()
 			return
@@ -63,29 +63,29 @@
 
 			if(G.state>1)
 				if(!GM.loc == get_turf(src))
-					to_chat(user, span("notice", "[GM.name] needs to be on the toilet."))
+					to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("[GM.name] needs to be on the toilet."))
 					return
 				if(open && !swirlie)
-					user.visible_message(span("danger", "[user] starts to give [GM.name] a swirlie!"), span("notice", "You start to give [GM.name] a swirlie!"))
+					user.visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("[user] starts to give [GM.name] a swirlie!"), SPAN_NOTICE("You start to give [GM.name] a swirlie!"))
 					swirlie = GM
 					if(do_after(user, 30, 5, 0))
-						user.visible_message(span("danger", "[user] gives [GM.name] a swirlie!"), span("notice", "You give [GM.name] a swirlie!"), "You hear a toilet flushing.")
+						user.visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("[user] gives [GM.name] a swirlie!"), SPAN_NOTICE("You give [GM.name] a swirlie!"), "You hear a toilet flushing.")
 						if(!GM.internal)
 							GM.adjustOxyLoss(5)
 						SSfeedback.IncrementSimpleStat("swirlies")
 					swirlie = null
 				else
-					user.visible_message(span("danger", "[user] slams [GM.name] into the [src]!"), span("notice", "You slam [GM.name] into the [src]!"))
+					user.visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("[user] slams [GM.name] into the [src]!"), SPAN_NOTICE("You slam [GM.name] into the [src]!"))
 					GM.adjustBruteLoss(8)
 			else
-				to_chat(user, span("notice", "You need a tighter grip."))
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You need a tighter grip."))
 
 	if(cistern && !istype(user,/mob/living/silicon/robot)) //STOP PUTTING YOUR MODULES IN THE TOILET.
 		if(I.w_class > 3)
-			to_chat(user, span("notice", "\The [I] does not fit."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [I] does not fit."))
 			return
 		if(w_items + I.w_class > 5)
-			to_chat(user, span("notice", "The cistern is full."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("The cistern is full."))
 			return
 		user.drop_from_inventory(I,src)
 		w_items += I.w_class
@@ -116,12 +116,12 @@
 			var/mob/living/GM = G.affecting
 			if(G.state>1)
 				if(!GM.loc == get_turf(src))
-					to_chat(user, span("notice", "[GM.name] needs to be on the urinal."))
+					to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("[GM.name] needs to be on the urinal."))
 					return
-				user.visible_message(span("danger", "[user] slams [GM.name] into the [src]!"), span("notice", "You slam [GM.name] into the [src]!"))
+				user.visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("[user] slams [GM.name] into the [src]!"), SPAN_NOTICE("You slam [GM.name] into the [src]!"))
 				GM.adjustBruteLoss(8)
 			else
-				to_chat(user, span("notice", "You need a tighter grip."))
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You need a tighter grip."))
 
 
 
@@ -174,14 +174,14 @@
 
 /obj/machinery/shower/attackby(obj/item/I as obj, mob/user as mob)
 	if(I.type == /obj/item/device/analyzer)
-		to_chat(user, span("notice", "The water temperature seems to be [watertemp]."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("The water temperature seems to be [watertemp]."))
 	if(I.iswrench())
 		var/newtemp = input(user, "What setting would you like to set the temperature valve to?", "Water Temperature Valve") in temperature_settings
-		to_chat(user, span("notice", "You begin to adjust the temperature valve with \the [I]."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You begin to adjust the temperature valve with \the [I]."))
 		playsound(src.loc, I.usesound, 50, 1)
 		if(do_after(user, 50/I.toolspeed))
 			watertemp = newtemp
-			user.visible_message(span("notice", "[user] adjusts the shower with \the [I]."), span("notice", "You adjust the shower with \the [I]."))
+			user.visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("[user] adjusts the shower with \the [I]."), SPAN_NOTICE("You adjust the shower with \the [I]."))
 			add_fingerprint(user)
 
 /obj/machinery/shower/update_icon()	//this is terribly unreadable, but basically it makes the shower mist up
@@ -378,9 +378,9 @@
 	if(ishuman(M))
 		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = M
 		if(temperature >= H.species.heat_level_1)
-			to_chat(H, span("danger", "The water is searing hot!"))
+			to_chat(H, SPAN_DANGER("The water is searing hot!"))
 		else if(temperature <= H.species.cold_level_1)
-			to_chat(H, span("warning", "The water is freezing cold!"))
+			to_chat(H, SPAN_WARNING("The water is freezing cold!"))
 
 /obj/item/bikehorn/rubberducky
 	name = "rubber ducky"
@@ -414,7 +414,7 @@
 		if (user.hand)
 			temp = H.organs_by_name[BP_L_HAND]
 		if(temp && !temp.is_usable())
-			to_chat(user, span("notice", "You try to move your [temp.name], but cannot!"))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You try to move your [temp.name], but cannot!"))
 			return
 
 	if(isrobot(user) || isAI(user))
@@ -424,10 +424,10 @@
 		return
 
 	if(busy)
-		to_chat(user, span("warning", "Someone's already washing here."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("Someone's already washing here."))
 		return
 
-	to_chat(usr, span("notice", "You start washing your hands."))
+	to_chat(usr, SPAN_NOTICE("You start washing your hands."))
 	playsound(loc, 'sound/effects/sink_long.ogg', 75, 1)
 
 	busy = 1
@@ -441,12 +441,12 @@
 
 	user.clean_blood()
 	user.visible_message( \
-		span("notice", "[user] washes their hands using \the [src]."), \
-		span("notice", "You wash your hands using \the [src]."))
+		SPAN_NOTICE("[user] washes their hands using \the [src]."), \
+		SPAN_NOTICE("You wash your hands using \the [src]."))
 
 /obj/structure/sink/attackby(obj/item/O as obj, mob/user as mob)
 	if(busy)
-		to_chat(user, span("warning", "Someone's already washing here."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("Someone's already washing here."))
 		return
 
 	// Filling/emptying open reagent containers
@@ -457,13 +457,13 @@
 		if(!usr.Adjacent(src)) return
 		if(RG.loc != usr && !isrobot(user)) return
 		if(busy)
-			to_chat(usr, span("warning", "Someone's already using \the [src]."))
+			to_chat(usr, SPAN_WARNING("Someone's already using \the [src]."))
 			return
 
 		switch(atype)
 			if ("Fill")
 				if(RG.reagents.total_volume >= RG.volume)
-					to_chat(usr, span("warning", "\The [RG] is already full."))
+					to_chat(usr, SPAN_WARNING("\The [RG] is already full."))
 					return
 
 				RG.reagents.add_reagent(/datum/reagent/water, min(RG.volume - RG.reagents.total_volume, amount_per_transfer_from_this))
@@ -472,7 +472,7 @@
 				playsound(loc, 'sound/effects/sink.ogg', 75, 1)
 			if ("Empty")
 				if(!RG.reagents.total_volume)
-					to_chat(usr, span("warning", "\The [RG] is already empty."))
+					to_chat(usr, SPAN_WARNING("\The [RG] is already empty."))
 					return
 
 				var/empty_amount = RG.reagents.trans_to(src, RG.amount_per_transfer_from_this)
@@ -487,22 +487,22 @@
 		switch(S.mode)
 			if(0) // draw
 				if(S.reagents.total_volume >= S.volume)
-					to_chat(usr, span("warning", "\The [S] is already full."))
+					to_chat(usr, SPAN_WARNING("\The [S] is already full."))
 					return
 
 				var/trans = min(S.volume - S.reagents.total_volume, S.amount_per_transfer_from_this)
 				S.reagents.add_reagent(/datum/reagent/water, trans)
-				user.visible_message(span("notice", "[usr] uses \the [S] to draw water from \the [src]."),
-									 span("notice", "You draw [trans] units of water from \the [src]. \The [S] now contains [S.reagents.total_volume] units."))
+				user.visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("[usr] uses \the [S] to draw water from \the [src]."),
+									 SPAN_NOTICE("You draw [trans] units of water from \the [src]. \The [S] now contains [S.reagents.total_volume] units."))
 			if(1) // inject
 				if(!S.reagents.total_volume)
-					to_chat(usr, span("warning", "\The [S] is already empty."))
+					to_chat(usr, SPAN_WARNING("\The [S] is already empty."))
 					return
 
 				var/trans = min(S.amount_per_transfer_from_this, S.reagents.total_volume)
 				S.reagents.remove_any(trans)
-				user.visible_message(span("notice", "[usr] empties \the [S] into \the [src]."),
-									 span("notice", "You empty [trans] units of water into \the [src]. \The [S] now contains [S.reagents.total_volume] units."))
+				user.visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("[usr] empties \the [S] into \the [src]."),
+									 SPAN_NOTICE("You empty [trans] units of water into \the [src]. \The [S] now contains [S.reagents.total_volume] units."))
 		return
 
 	else if (istype(O, /obj/item/melee/baton))
@@ -518,14 +518,14 @@
 					R.cell.charge -= 20
 				else
 					B.deductcharge(B.hitcost)
-				user.visible_message(span("danger", "[user] was stunned by \the [O]!"))
+				user.visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("[user] was stunned by \the [O]!"))
 				return 1
 	// Short of a rewrite, this is necessary to stop monkeycubes being washed.
 	else if(istype(O, /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/monkeycube))
 		return
 	else if(istype(O, /obj/item/mop))
 		O.reagents.add_reagent(/datum/reagent/water, 5)
-		to_chat(user, span("notice", "You wet \the [O] in \the [src]."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You wet \the [O] in \the [src]."))
 		playsound(loc, 'sound/effects/slosh.ogg', 25, 1)
 		return
 
@@ -535,7 +535,7 @@
 	var/obj/item/I = O
 	if(!I || !istype(I,/obj/item)) return
 
-	to_chat(usr, span("notice", "You start washing \the [I]."))
+	to_chat(usr, SPAN_NOTICE("You start washing \the [I]."))
 	playsound(loc, 'sound/effects/sink_long.ogg', 75, 1)
 
 	busy = 1
@@ -550,8 +550,8 @@
 
 	O.clean_blood()
 	user.visible_message( \
-		span("notice", "[user] washes \a [I] using \the [src]."), \
-		span("notice", "You wash \a [I] using \the [src]."))
+		SPAN_NOTICE("[user] washes \a [I] using \the [src]."), \
+		SPAN_NOTICE("You wash \a [I] using \the [src]."))
 
 /obj/structure/sink/kitchen
 	name = "kitchen sink"

code/game/objects/structures/window.dm

@@ -26,24 +26,24 @@
 	. = ..(user)
 
 	if(health == maxhealth)
-		to_chat(user, span("notice", "It looks fully intact."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("It looks fully intact."))
 	else
 		var/perc = health / maxhealth
 		if(perc > 0.75)
-			to_chat(user, span("notice", "It has a few cracks."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("It has a few cracks."))
 		else if(perc > 0.5)
-			to_chat(user, span("warning", "It looks slightly damaged."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("It looks slightly damaged."))
 		else if(perc > 0.25)
-			to_chat(user, span("warning", "It looks moderately damaged."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("It looks moderately damaged."))
 		else
-			to_chat(user, span("danger", "It looks heavily damaged."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_DANGER("It looks heavily damaged."))
 	if(silicate)
 		if (silicate < 30)
-			to_chat(user, span("notice", "It has a thin layer of silicate."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("It has a thin layer of silicate."))
 		else if (silicate < 70)
-			to_chat(user, span("notice", "It is covered in silicate."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("It is covered in silicate."))
 		else
-			to_chat(user, span("notice", "There is a thick layer of silicate covering it."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("There is a thick layer of silicate covering it."))
 
 /obj/structure/window/proc/take_damage(var/damage = 0,  var/sound_effect = 1)
 	var/initialhealth = health
@@ -59,13 +59,13 @@
 		if(sound_effect)
 			playsound(loc, 'sound/effects/glass_hit.ogg', 100, 1)
 		if(health < maxhealth / 4 && initialhealth >= maxhealth / 4)
-			visible_message(span("danger", "[src] looks like it's about to shatter!"))
+			visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("[src] looks like it's about to shatter!"))
 			playsound(loc, "glasscrack", 100, 1)
 		else if(health < maxhealth / 2 && initialhealth >= maxhealth / 2)
-			visible_message(span("warning", "[src] looks seriously damaged!"))
+			visible_message(SPAN_WARNING("[src] looks seriously damaged!"))
 			playsound(loc, "glasscrack", 100, 1)
 		else if(health < maxhealth * 3/4 && initialhealth >= maxhealth * 3/4)
-			visible_message(span("warning", "Cracks begin to appear in [src]!"))
+			visible_message(SPAN_WARNING("Cracks begin to appear in [src]!"))
 			playsound(loc, "glasscrack", 100, 1)
 	return
 
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@
 /obj/structure/window/proc/shatter(var/display_message = 1)
 	playsound(src, "shatter", 70, 1)
 	if(display_message)
-		visible_message(span("warning", "\The [src] shatters!"))
+		visible_message(SPAN_WARNING("\The [src] shatters!"))
 	if(dir == SOUTHWEST)
 		var/index = null
 		index = 0
@@ -157,7 +157,7 @@
 
 /obj/structure/window/hitby(AM as mob|obj)
 	..()
-	visible_message(span("danger", "[src] was hit by [AM]."))
+	visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("[src] was hit by [AM]."))
 	var/tforce = 0
 	if(ismob(AM))
 		tforce = 40
@@ -175,7 +175,7 @@
 	user.setClickCooldown(DEFAULT_ATTACK_COOLDOWN)
 	if(HULK in user.mutations)
 		user.say(pick(";RAAAAAAAARGH!", ";HNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGH!", ";GWAAAAAAAARRRHHH!", "NNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGHH!", ";AAAAAAARRRGH!"))
-		user.visible_message(span("danger", "[user] smashes through [src]!"))
+		user.visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("[user] smashes through [src]!"))
 		user.do_attack_animation(src)
 		shatter()
 
@@ -188,8 +188,8 @@
 
 		playsound(src.loc, 'sound/effects/glass_knock.ogg', 90, 1)
 		user.do_attack_animation(src)
-		user.visible_message(span("danger", "\The [user] bangs against \the [src]!"),
-							span("danger", "You bang against \the [src]!"),
+		user.visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("\The [user] bangs against \the [src]!"),
+							SPAN_DANGER("You bang against \the [src]!"),
 							"You hear a banging sound.")
 	else
 		playsound(src.loc, 'sound/effects/glass_knock.ogg', 60, 1)
@@ -201,16 +201,16 @@
 /obj/structure/window/attack_generic(var/mob/user, var/damage)
 	user.setClickCooldown(DEFAULT_ATTACK_COOLDOWN)
 	if(damage >= 10)
-		visible_message(span("danger", "[user] smashes into [src]!"))
+		visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("[user] smashes into [src]!"))
 		take_damage(damage)
 	else
-		visible_message(span("notice", "\The [user] bonks \the [src] harmlessly."))
+		visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("\The [user] bonks \the [src] harmlessly."))
 		playsound(src.loc, 'sound/effects/glass_hit.ogg', 10, 1, -2)
 	user.do_attack_animation(src)
 	return 1
 
 /obj/structure/window/do_simple_ranged_interaction(var/mob/user)
-	visible_message(span("notice", "Something knocks on \the [src]."))
+	visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("Something knocks on \the [src]."))
 	playsound(loc, 'sound/effects/glass_hit.ogg', 50, 1)
 	return TRUE
 
@@ -230,26 +230,26 @@
 			state = 3 - state
 			update_nearby_icons()
 			playsound(loc, W.usesound, 75, 1)
-			to_chat(user, (state == 1 ? span("notice", "You have unfastened the window from the frame.") : span("notice", "You have fastened the window to the frame.")))
+			to_chat(user, (state == 1 ? SPAN_NOTICE("You have unfastened the window from the frame.") : SPAN_NOTICE("You have fastened the window to the frame.")))
 		else if(reinf && state == 0)
 			anchored = !anchored
 			update_nearby_icons()
 			playsound(loc, W.usesound, 75, 1)
-			to_chat(user, (anchored ? span("notice", "You have fastened the frame to the floor.") : span("notice", "You have unfastened the frame from the floor.")))
+			to_chat(user, (anchored ? SPAN_NOTICE("You have fastened the frame to the floor.") : SPAN_NOTICE("You have unfastened the frame from the floor.")))
 		else if(!reinf)
 			anchored = !anchored
 			update_nearby_icons()
 			playsound(loc, W.usesound, 75, 1)
-			to_chat(user, (anchored ? span("notice", "You have fastened the window to the floor.") : span("notice", "You have unfastened the window.")))
+			to_chat(user, (anchored ? SPAN_NOTICE("You have fastened the window to the floor.") : SPAN_NOTICE("You have unfastened the window.")))
 	else if(W.iscrowbar() && reinf && state <= 1)
 		state = 1 - state
 		playsound(loc, W.usesound, 75, 1)
-		to_chat(user, (state ? span("notice", "You have pried the window into the frame.") : span("notice", "You have pried the window out of the frame.")))
+		to_chat(user, (state ? SPAN_NOTICE("You have pried the window into the frame.") : SPAN_NOTICE("You have pried the window out of the frame.")))
 	else if(W.iswrench() && !anchored && (!state || !reinf))
 		if(!glasstype)
-			to_chat(user, span("notice", "You're not sure how to dismantle \the [src] properly."))
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You're not sure how to dismantle \the [src] properly."))
 		else
-			visible_message(span("notice", "[user] dismantles \the [src]."))
+			visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("[user] dismantles \the [src]."))
 			if(dir == SOUTHWEST)
 				var/obj/item/stack/material/mats = new glasstype(loc)
 				mats.amount = is_fulltile() ? 4 : 2
@@ -281,17 +281,17 @@
 	var/blocked = M.run_armor_check(def_zone, "melee")
 	switch (state)
 		if(1)
-			M.visible_message(span("warning", "[user] slams [M] against \the [src]!"))
+			M.visible_message(SPAN_WARNING("[user] slams [M] against \the [src]!"))
 			M.apply_damage(7, damtype, def_zone, blocked, src)
 			hit(10)
 		if(2)
-			M.visible_message(span("danger", "[user] bashes [M] against \the [src]!"))
+			M.visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("[user] bashes [M] against \the [src]!"))
 			if (prob(50))
 				M.Weaken(1)
 			M.apply_damage(10, damtype, def_zone, blocked, src)
 			hit(25)
 		if(3)
-			M.visible_message(span("danger", "<big>[user] crushes [M] against \the [src]!</big>"))
+			M.visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("<big>[user] crushes [M] against \the [src]!</big>"))
 			M.Weaken(5)
 			M.apply_damage(20, damtype, def_zone, blocked, src)
 			hit(50)