Object Examine Text Overhaul (#20923)

Extends and reworks how various extended information text (desc_info,
desc_build, desc_upgrades) are handled to make object interactions and
mechanics A.) much more clearly documented in-game and B.) much easier
to support from the back-end.

Almost certainly a candidate for test merge.

Assembly/Disassembly instructions are noticeably sporadic, largely due
to our current lack of a unified framework. That's a future thing I'd
like to attack so that it can be handled programmatically, but for now I
only targeted the biggest culprits as I came across them.

---------

Signed-off-by: Batrachophreno <Batrochophreno@gmail.com>

code/game/objects/structures/barricades/_barricade.dm

@@ -29,11 +29,8 @@
 	update_icon()
 	starting_maxhealth = maxhealth
 
-/obj/structure/barricade/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
-	. = ..()
-	. += SPAN_INFO("It is recommended to stand flush to a barricade or one tile away for maximum efficiency.")
-	if(is_wired)
-		. += SPAN_INFO("There is a length of wire strewn across the top of this barricade.")
+/obj/structure/barricade/condition_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
 	switch(damage_state)
 		if(BARRICADE_DMG_NONE)
 			. += SPAN_INFO("It appears to be in good shape.")
@@ -44,6 +41,17 @@
 		if(BARRICADE_DMG_HEAVY)
 			. += SPAN_WARNING("It's crumbling apart, just a few more blows will tear it apart!")
 
+/obj/structure/barricade/mechanics_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	if(!is_wired)
+		. += "Use a length of barbed wire on this barricade to restrict enemies from climbing it and damage them on attacking it at close range."
+
+/obj/structure/barricade/feedback_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	. += SPAN_INFO("It is recommended to stand flush to a barricade or one tile away for maximum efficiency.")
+	if(is_wired)
+		. += SPAN_INFO("There is a length of barbed wire strewn across the top of this barricade, preventing it from being climbed and making it hazardous to attack at close range.")
+
 /obj/structure/barricade/update_icon()
 	CutOverlays()
 

code/game/objects/structures/barricades/metal.dm

@@ -14,15 +14,15 @@
 	can_wire = TRUE
 	var/build_state = BARRICADE_BSTATE_SECURED //Look at __game.dm for barricade defines
 
-/obj/structure/barricade/metal/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
-	. = ..()
+/obj/structure/barricade/metal/disassembly_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
 	switch(build_state)
 		if(BARRICADE_BSTATE_SECURED)
-			. += SPAN_INFO("The protection panel is still tighly screwed in place.")
+			. += "The protection panel is still tighly <b>screwed</b> in place."
 		if(BARRICADE_BSTATE_UNSECURED)
-			. += SPAN_INFO("The protection panel has been removed, you can see the anchor bolts.")
+			. += "The protection panel has been removed, you can see the <b>anchor bolts</b>."
 		if(BARRICADE_BSTATE_MOVABLE)
-			. += SPAN_INFO("The protection panel has been removed and the anchor bolts loosened. It's ready to be taken apart.")
+			. += "The protection panel has been removed and the anchor bolts loosened. It's ready to be <b>pried</b> apart."
 
 /obj/structure/barricade/metal/attackby(obj/item/attacking_item, mob/user)
 	if(attacking_item.iswelder())

code/game/objects/structures/bedsheet_bin.dm

@@ -7,7 +7,6 @@ LINEN BINS
 /obj/item/bedsheet
 	name = "bedsheet"
 	desc = "A surprisingly soft linen bedsheet."
-	desc_info = "Click to roll and unroll. Alt-click to fold and unfold. Drag and drop to pick up. You can equip it in your backpack slot."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/bedsheets.dmi'
 	icon_state = "sheetwhite"
 	item_state = "sheetwhite"
@@ -30,6 +29,15 @@ LINEN BINS
 	var/inuse = FALSE
 	var/inside_storage_item = FALSE
 
+/obj/item/bedsheet/mechanics_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	. += "Click to roll and unroll."
+	. += "Alt-click to fold and unfold."
+	. += "Drag and drop to pick up."
+	. += "You can equip it in your backpack slot."
+	. += "It could be cut up into sheets of cloth."
+	. += "Holes could be poked in it to make a ghost costume... if you really wanted to."
+
 /obj/item/bedsheet/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
 	var/static/list/loc_connections = list(
@@ -388,9 +396,12 @@ LINEN BINS
 	var/list/sheets = list()
 	var/obj/item/hidden = null
 
+/obj/structure/bedsheetbin/mechanics_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	. += "You could hide things in here, so long as there are also some sheets to conceal it."
 
-/obj/structure/bedsheetbin/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
-	. = ..()
+/obj/structure/bedsheetbin/feedback_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
 	if(amount < 1)
 		. += "There are no bed sheets in the bin."
 		return

code/game/objects/structures/bonfire.dm

@@ -23,6 +23,23 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(total_active_bonfires)
 	var/last_ambient_message
 	var/burn_out = TRUE //Whether or not it deletes itself when fuel is depleted
 
+/obj/structure/bonfire/feedback_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	if(distance > 2)
+		return
+	if(on_fire)
+		switch(fuel)
+			if(0 to 200)
+				. += "\The [src] is burning weakly."
+			if(200 to 600)
+				. += "\The [src] is gently burning."
+			if(600 to 900)
+				. += "\The [src] is burning steadily."
+			if(900 to 1300)
+				. += "The flames are dancing wildly!"
+			if(1300 to 2000)
+				. += "The fire is roaring!"
+
 /obj/structure/bonfire/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
 	fuel = rand(1000, 2000)
@@ -39,23 +56,6 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(total_active_bonfires)
 	GLOB.total_active_bonfires -= src
 	. = ..()
 
-/obj/structure/bonfire/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
-	. = ..()
-	if(distance > 2)
-		return
-	if(on_fire)
-		switch(fuel)
-			if(0 to 200)
-				. += "\The [src] is burning weakly."
-			if(200 to 600)
-				. += "\The [src] is gently burning."
-			if(600 to 900)
-				. += "\The [src] is burning steadily."
-			if(900 to 1300)
-				. += "The flames are dancing wildly!"
-			if(1300 to 2000)
-				. += "The fire is roaring!"
-
 /obj/structure/bonfire/update_icon()
 	if(on_fire)
 		if(fuel < 200)

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

@@ -76,6 +76,45 @@
 	/// Set to 0 to make the door not animate at all
 	var/door_anim_time = 2.5
 
+	/// Used by body bags and air bubbles.
+	var/contains_body = FALSE
+
+/obj/structure/closet/mechanics_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	. += "When closed, a <b>welder</b> could be used to weld the closet shut."
+
+/obj/structure/closet/disassembly_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	. += "When opened, a <b>welder</b> could be used to cut the closet back into steel sheets."
+
+/obj/structure/closet/antagonist_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	. += "Using a Closet Teleporter (Stealth & Camouflage uplink item) on this can turn it into a quick transportation method- just don't get caught!"
+
+/obj/structure/closet/feedback_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+
+	if(!src.opened && isghost(user))
+		. += "It contains: [counting_english_list(contents)]"
+
+	if(distance <= 1 && !src.opened)
+		var/content_size = 0
+		for(var/obj/item/I in contents)
+			if(!I.anchored)
+				content_size += Ceiling(I.w_class/2)
+		if(!content_size)
+			. += "\The [src] is empty."
+		else if(storage_capacity > content_size*4)
+			. += "\The [src] is barely filled."
+		else if(storage_capacity > content_size*2)
+			. += "\The [src] is less than half full."
+		else if(storage_capacity > content_size)
+			. += "\The [src] still has some free space."
+		else
+			. += "\The [src] is full."
+
+	if(src.opened && linked_teleporter && is_adjacent)
+		. += SPAN_WARNING("There appears to be a device <b>screwed</b> onto the interior backplate of \the [src]...")
 
 /obj/structure/closet/Initialize(mapload, var/no_fill)
 	. = ..()
@@ -115,33 +154,6 @@
 /obj/structure/closet/proc/fill()
 	return
 
-/obj/structure/closet/proc/content_info(mob/user, content_size)
-	if(!content_size)
-		. = "\The [src] is empty."
-	else if(storage_capacity > content_size*4)
-		. = "\The [src] is barely filled."
-	else if(storage_capacity > content_size*2)
-		. = "\The [src] is less than half full."
-	else if(storage_capacity > content_size)
-		. = "\The [src] still has some free space."
-	else
-		. = "\The [src] is full."
-
-/obj/structure/closet/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
-	. = ..()
-	if(distance <= 1 && !src.opened)
-		var/content_size = 0
-		for(var/obj/item/I in contents)
-			if(!I.anchored)
-				content_size += Ceiling(I.w_class/2)
-		. += content_info(user, content_size)
-
-	if(!src.opened && isghost(user))
-		. += "It contains: [counting_english_list(contents)]"
-
-	if(src.opened && linked_teleporter && is_adjacent)
-		. += FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE("There appears to be a device attached to the interior backplate of \the [src]..."))
-
 /obj/structure/closet/proc/stored_weight()
 	var/content_size = 0
 	for(var/obj/item/I in contents)

code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/statue.dm

@@ -73,9 +73,6 @@
 		STOP_PROCESSING(SSprocessing, src)
 		qdel(src)
 
-/obj/structure/closet/statue/content_info()
-	return
-
 /obj/structure/closet/statue/proc/create_icon(var/mob/living/L)
 	appearance = L
 	appearance_flags |= KEEP_TOGETHER

code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/walllocker.dm

@@ -15,6 +15,9 @@
 	anchored = TRUE
 	wall_mounted = TRUE
 
+/obj/structure/closet/walllocker/antagonist_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. = list()
+
 /obj/structure/closet/walllocker/secure
 	name = "secure wall locker"
 	icon_door = "walllocker_secure"

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

@@ -28,6 +28,13 @@
 	var/radius_2 = 1.35
 	var/static/list/animation_math //assoc list with pre calculated values
 
+/obj/structure/closet/crate/mechanics_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	. += "Crates can be placed on top of tables by clicking and dragging the crate onto the target table."
+
+/obj/structure/closet/crate/antagonist_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. = list()
+
 /obj/structure/closet/crate/can_open()
 	if(tablestatus == UNDER_TABLE)//Can't be opened while under a table
 		return 0

code/game/objects/structures/crystals.dm

@@ -12,6 +12,19 @@
 
 	var/obj/machinery/power/crystal_agitator/creator // used to re-add dense turfs to agitation list when destroyed
 
+/obj/structure/reagent_crystal/condition_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	var/current_damage = health / initial(health)
+	switch(current_damage)
+		if(0 to 0.2)
+			. += SPAN_DANGER("The crystal is barely holding together!")
+		if(0.2 to 0.4)
+			. += SPAN_WARNING("The crystal has various cracks visible!")
+		if(0.4 to 0.8)
+			. += SPAN_WARNING("The crystal has scratches and deeper grooves on its surface.")
+		if(0.8 to 1)
+			. += SPAN_NOTICE("The crystal looks structurally sound.")
+
 /obj/structure/reagent_crystal/Initialize(mapload, var/reagent_i = null, var/our_creator = null)
 	. = ..()
 	if(!reagent_i)
@@ -26,21 +39,6 @@
 	if(our_creator)
 		creator = our_creator
 
-/obj/structure/reagent_crystal/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
-	. = ..()
-	var/state
-	var/current_damage = health / initial(health)
-	switch(current_damage)
-		if(0 to 0.2)
-			state = SPAN_DANGER("The crystal is barely holding together!")
-		if(0.2 to 0.4)
-			state = SPAN_WARNING("The crystal has various cracks visible!")
-		if(0.4 to 0.8)
-			state = SPAN_WARNING("The crystal has scratches and deeper grooves on its surface.")
-		if(0.8 to 1)
-			state = SPAN_NOTICE("The crystal looks structurally sound.")
-	. += state
-
 /obj/structure/reagent_crystal/proc/take_damage(var/damage)
 	health -= damage
 	if(health <= 0)
@@ -162,9 +160,12 @@
 	var/singleton/reagent/R = GET_SINGLETON(reagent_i)
 	name = "[lowertext(R.name)] crystal"
 	desc = "A [lowertext(R.name)] crystal. It looks rough, unprocessed."
-	desc_info = "This crystal can be ground to obtain the chemical material locked within."
 	color = reagents.get_color()
 
+/obj/item/reagent_crystal/mechanics_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	. += "This crystal can be ground to obtain the chemical material locked within."
+
 /obj/item/storage/bag/crystal
 	name = "crystal satchel"
 	desc = "This big boy can store a vast amount of crystals."

code/game/objects/structures/door_assembly.dm

@@ -5,7 +5,6 @@
 /obj/structure/door_assembly
 	name = "airlock assembly"
 	desc = "An airlock assembly."
-	desc_info = "To create a glass airlock, add two reinforced glass sheets."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/doors/basic/single/generic/door.dmi'
 	icon_state = "construction"
 	anchored = FALSE
@@ -27,14 +26,47 @@
 	var/created_name
 	var/width = 1
 
+/obj/structure/door_assembly/assembly_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	. += "Use a pen on \the [src] to name it."
+	if(anchored && !glass)
+		. += "Windows could be installed with some <b>reinforced glass</b>."
+	switch(state)
+		if(STATE_UNWIRED)
+			if(!anchored)
+				. += "\the [src] should first be anchored to the floor with some <b>bolts</b>."
+			else
+				. += "\the [src] will need to be fitted with some <b>cables</b>."
+		if(STATE_WIRED)
+			. += "Compatible <b>electronics</b> still need to be installed. Remember to configure them first!"
+		if(STATE_ELECTRONICS_INSTALLED)
+			. += "The remaining panels can be <b>screwed</b> closed to complete the assembly."
+
+/obj/structure/door_assembly/disassembly_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	switch(state)
+		if(STATE_UNWIRED)
+			if(anchored && glass)
+				. += "The glass window could be removed with a <b>welder</b>."
+			else if(anchored)
+				. += "\the [src] is anchored to the floor with some <b>bolts</b>."
+			else
+				. += "\the [src] could be reduced to metal sheets with a <b>welder</b>."
+		if(STATE_WIRED)
+			. += "The cables in \the [src] could be <b>cut</b>."
+		if(STATE_ELECTRONICS_INSTALLED)
+			. += "The electronics could be <b>pried</b> out."
+	. += "A <b>chainsaw</b> or equivalent would probably get rid of this thing, but make a real mess."
+
+/obj/structure/door_assembly/feedback_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. = list()
+	. = ..()
+	. += "It is currently facing [dir2text(dir)]."
+
 /obj/structure/door_assembly/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	update_state()
 
-/obj/structure/door_assembly/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
-	. = ..()
-	. += "It is currently facing [dir2text(dir)]."
-
 /obj/structure/door_assembly/door_assembly_generic
 	base_name = "airlock"
 	airlock_type = /obj/machinery/door/airlock

code/game/objects/structures/extinguisher.dm

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 /obj/structure/extinguisher_cabinet
 	name = "extinguisher cabinet"
 	desc = "A small wall mounted cabinet designed to hold a fire extinguisher."
-	desc_info = "Alt-click to close the door."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/wallmounts.dmi'
 	icon_state = "cabinet"
 	anchored = 1
@@ -10,6 +9,10 @@
 	var/obj/item/extinguisher/has_extinguisher
 	var/opened = 0
 
+/obj/structure/extinguisher_cabinet/mechanics_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	. += "Alt-click to close the door."
+
 /obj/structure/extinguisher_cabinet/north
 	dir = NORTH
 	pixel_y = 24

code/game/objects/structures/flags_banners.dm

@@ -137,7 +137,6 @@
 	F2.linked_flag = src
 	F2.name = name
 	F2.desc = desc
-	F2.desc_info = desc_info
 	F2.desc_extended = desc_extended
 	F2.flag_item = flag_item
 

code/game/objects/structures/fluff/engineering/maintenance.dm

@@ -31,9 +31,23 @@ ABSTRACT_TYPE(/obj/structure/engineer_maintenance)
 	/// The key-value list of tools that can be used on the panel once it's been opened. The key is the typepath of the item, and the value is a singleton which holds some data to be used
 	var/list/panel_tools
 
-	/// The list of tool names that can be used on the panel once it's open, but in name format, to be used in get_examine_text
+	/// The list of tool names that can be used on the panel once it's open, but in name format, to be used in mechanics_hints
 	var/list/panel_tool_names = list()
 
+/obj/structure/engineer_maintenance/mechanics_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	. += SPAN_NOTICE("Any wrench, or an impact drill with the wrenchbit selected, can be used to open/close the panel.")
+	if(panel_open)
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("The following tools can be used to interact with the panel:")
+	for(var/tool_name in panel_tool_names)
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("- [tool_name]")
+
+/obj/structure/engineer_maintenance/feedback_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	if(panel_open)
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE(detailed_desc)
+	. += SPAN_ITALIC("OOC NOTE: This object is purely a fluff item, and has no mechanical effect.")
+
 /obj/structure/engineer_maintenance/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	name = panel_location == PANEL_LOCATION_FLOOR ? "maintenance panel" : "large maintenance panel" // floor panels are smaller than the wall mounted ones
@@ -50,21 +64,6 @@ ABSTRACT_TYPE(/obj/structure/engineer_maintenance)
 	SIGNAL_HANDLER
 	qdel(src)
 
-/obj/structure/engineer_maintenance/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix, get_extended)
-	. = ..()
-	if(panel_open)
-		. += SPAN_NOTICE("---")
-		. += SPAN_NOTICE(detailed_desc)
-		. += SPAN_NOTICE("---")
-	. += SPAN_NOTICE("Any wrench, or an impact drill with the wrenchbit selected, can be used to open/close the panel.")
-	if(panel_open)
-		. += SPAN_NOTICE("---")
-		. += SPAN_NOTICE("The following tools can be used to interact with the panel:")
-		for(var/tool_name in panel_tool_names)
-			. += SPAN_NOTICE("- [tool_name]")
-	. += SPAN_ITALIC("OOC NOTE: This object is purely a fluff item, and has no mechanical effect.")
-
-
 /obj/structure/engineer_maintenance/update_icon()
 	if(!panel_open)
 		icon_state = initial(icon_state)
@@ -219,15 +218,12 @@ ABSTRACT_TYPE(/obj/structure/engineer_maintenance)
 	if(finish_sound)
 		playsound(get_turf(target), finish_sound, 30, TRUE)
 
-
 /singleton/engineer_maintenance_tool/steam_pipe
 	finish_sound = /singleton/sound_category/steam_pipe
 
-
 /singleton/engineer_maintenance_tool/electrical_hum
 	finish_sound = /singleton/sound_category/electrical_hum
 
-
 /singleton/engineer_maintenance_tool/electrical_spark
 	finish_sound = /singleton/sound_category/electrical_spark
 

code/game/objects/structures/girders.dm

@@ -1,9 +1,5 @@
 /obj/structure/girder
 	desc = "The basic building block of all walls."
-	desc_info = "Use metal sheets on this to build a normal wall.<br>\
-	A false wall can be made by using a crowbar on this girder, and then adding some material.<br>\
-	You can dismantle the grider with a wrench, or add support struts with a screwdriver to enable further reinforcement.<br>\
-	If reinforced, before you can dismantle it, you must first unscrew the support struts, then cut them with wirecutters."
 	icon_state = "girder"
 	anchored = 1
 	density = 1
@@ -19,8 +15,8 @@
 	var/reinforcing = 0
 	var/plating = FALSE
 
-/obj/structure/girder/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
-	. = ..()
+/obj/structure/girder/condition_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
 	var/state
 	var/current_damage = health / initial(health)
 	switch(current_damage)
@@ -34,6 +30,43 @@
 			state = SPAN_NOTICE("The support struts look completely intact.")
 	. += state
 
+/obj/structure/girder/mechanics_hints()
+	. = list()
+	. += ..()
+	if (state == 0 && anchored)
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("It could be <b>pried</b> to subtly displace it to build a fake wall.")
+	return .
+
+/obj/structure/girder/assembly_hints()
+	. = list()
+	. += ..()
+	if (health < initial(health))
+		. += "It could be repaired with a few choice <b>welds</b>."
+
+	if (anchored)
+		if (!reinf_material && !reinforcing)
+			. += "It could be prepared for reinforcement with some <b>screws</b>."
+		if (reinforcing)
+			. += "It could be given reinforced plating with some <b>plasteel sheets</b>."
+		if (!plating)
+			. += "It could be given basic plating with some <b>steel sheets</b>."
+
+	// Anchor state
+	. += "It [anchored ? "is" : "could be"] anchored to the floor with some <b>bolts</b>."
+	return .
+
+/obj/structure/girder/disassembly_hints()
+	. = list()
+	. += ..()
+	// Reinf wall deconstruction.
+	if (state == 2)
+		. += "Its support struts have been securely <b>screwed<b/> into place."
+	else if (state == 1)
+		. += "Its unsecured support struts could be <b>cut</b> out."
+	if (!anchored)
+		. += "It is held together by a couple of <b>bolts</b>; a heavy <b>cutting</b> tool might also take it apart."
+
+
 /obj/structure/girder/displaced
 	name = "displaced girder"
 	icon_state = "displaced"
@@ -200,19 +233,19 @@
 
 	return ..()
 
-/obj/structure/girder/proc/construct_wall(obj/item/stack/material/S, mob/user)
-	if(S.get_amount() < 2)
+/obj/structure/girder/proc/construct_wall(obj/item/stack/material/mat_stack, mob/user)
+	if(mat_stack.get_amount() < 2)
 		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("There isn't enough material here to construct a wall."))
 		return 0
 
-	var/material/M = SSmaterials.get_material_by_name(S.default_type)
-	if(!istype(M))
+	var/material/material = SSmaterials.get_material_by_name(mat_stack.default_type)
+	if(!istype(material))
 		return 0
 
 	var/wall_fake
 	add_hiddenprint(usr)
 
-	if(M.integrity < 50)
+	if(material.integrity < 50)
 		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("This material is too soft for use in wall construction."))
 		return 0
 
@@ -222,7 +255,7 @@
 	else
 		return TRUE
 
-	if(!do_after(user,40) || !S.use(2))
+	if(!do_after(user,40) || !mat_stack.use(2))
 		plating = FALSE
 		return 1 //once we've gotten this far don't call parent attackby()
 
@@ -239,33 +272,33 @@
 	Tsrc.ChangeTurf(/turf/simulated/wall)
 	var/turf/simulated/wall/T = Tsrc
 	T.under_turf = original_type
-	T.set_material(M, reinf_material)
+	T.set_material(material, reinf_material)
 	if(wall_fake)
 		T.can_open = 1
 	T.add_hiddenprint(usr)
 	qdel(src)
 	return 1
 
-/obj/structure/girder/proc/reinforce_with_material(obj/item/stack/material/S, mob/user) //if the verb is removed this can be renamed.
+/obj/structure/girder/proc/reinforce_with_material(obj/item/stack/material/mat_stack, mob/user) //if the verb is removed this can be renamed.
 	if(reinf_material)
 		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] is already reinforced."))
 		return 0
 
-	if(S.get_amount() < 2)
+	if(mat_stack.get_amount() < 2)
 		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("There isn't enough material here to reinforce the girder."))
 		return 0
 
-	var/material/M = SSmaterials.get_material_by_name(S.default_type)
-	if(!istype(M) || M.integrity < 50)
+	var/material/material = SSmaterials.get_material_by_name(mat_stack.default_type)
+	if(!istype(material) || material.integrity < 50)
 		to_chat(user, "You cannot reinforce \the [src] with that; it is too soft.")
 		return 0
 
 	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("Now reinforcing..."))
-	if (!do_after(user,40) || !S.use(2))
+	if (!do_after(user,40) || !mat_stack.use(2))
 		return 1 //don't call parent attackby() past this point
 	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You added reinforcement!"))
 
-	reinf_material = M
+	reinf_material = material
 	reinforce_girder()
 	return 1
 

code/game/objects/structures/grille.dm

@@ -1,9 +1,6 @@
 /obj/structure/grille
 	name = "grille"
-	desc = "A flimsy lattice of metal rods, with screws to secure it to the floor."
-	desc_info = "A powered and knotted wire underneath this will cause the grille to shock anyone not wearing insulated gloves.<br>\
-	Wirecutters will turn the grille into metal rods instantly.  Grilles are made with metal rods.<br>\
-	Can be fixed with a single metal rod if damaged."
+	desc = "A flimsy lattice of metal rods."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/structures.dmi'
 	icon_state = "grille"
 	density = TRUE
@@ -15,6 +12,35 @@
 	var/health = 10
 	var/destroyed = 0
 
+/obj/structure/grille/condition_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	if(health < initial(health))
+		var/state
+		var/current_damage = health / initial(health)
+		switch(current_damage)
+			if(0 to 0.3)
+				state = SPAN_DANGER("The grille is barely in one piece!")
+			if(0.3 to 0.8)
+				state = SPAN_ALERT("The grille has taken some serious damage.")
+			if(0.8 to 1)
+				state = SPAN_NOTICE("The grille is in less than perfect condition.")
+		. += state
+
+/obj/structure/grille/mechanics_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	. += "A powered and knotted wire underneath this will cause the grille to shock anyone not wearing insulated gloves."
+
+/obj/structure/grille/assembly_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+
+/obj/structure/grille/disassembly_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	. += "These could be easily <b>cut</b> through."
+
+/obj/structure/grille/feedback_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	. += "\the [src] [anchored ? "is" : "could be"] anchored to the floor with some <b>screws<b/>."
+
 /obj/structure/grille/over
 	name = "over-frame grille"
 	icon = 'icons/obj/smooth/window/grille_over.dmi'

code/game/objects/structures/inflatable.dm

@@ -3,11 +3,16 @@
 
 /obj/item/inflatable
 	name = "inflatable"
-	desc_info = "Inflate by using it in your hand. The inflatable barrier will inflate on the turf you are standing on. To deflate it, use the 'deflate' verb."
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
 	icon = 'icons/obj/item/inflatables.dmi'
 	var/deploy_path = null
 
+/obj/item/inflatable/mechanics_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	. += "Inflate by using it in your hand. The inflatable barrier will inflate on the turf you are standing on."
+	. += "To deflate it, use the 'deflate' verb or ctrl-click on it."
+	. += "<b>When passing through an airlock made of inflatables, GO SLOWLY!</b>"
+
 /obj/item/inflatable/attack_self(mob/user)
 	if(!deploy_path)
 		return
@@ -33,7 +38,6 @@
 /obj/structure/inflatable
 	name = "inflatable"
 	desc = "An inflated membrane. Do not puncture."
-	desc_info = "To remove these safely, use the 'deflate' verb.  Hitting these with any objects will probably puncture and break it forever."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/item/inflatables.dmi'
 	icon_state = "wall"
 
@@ -46,6 +50,11 @@
 	var/torn_path = null
 	var/health = 15
 
+/obj/structure/inflatable/mechanics_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	. += "To deflate it safely, use the 'deflate' verb or ctrl-click on it."
+	. += "Hitting these with any objects will probably puncture and break it forever."
+
 /obj/structure/inflatable/wall
 	name = "inflatable wall"
 	undeploy_path = /obj/item/inflatable/wall
@@ -185,8 +194,6 @@
 
 /obj/structure/inflatable/door //Based on mineral door code
 	name = "inflatable door"
-	desc_info = "Click the door to open or close it.  It only stops air while closed.<br>\
-	To remove these safely, use the 'deflate' verb.  Hitting these with any objects will probably puncture and break it forever."
 	density = TRUE
 	anchored = TRUE
 	opacity = FALSE
@@ -198,6 +205,14 @@
 	var/state = STATE_CLOSED
 	var/isSwitchingStates = FALSE
 
+/obj/structure/inflatable/door/mechanics_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	. += "Click the door to open or close it. It only stops air while closed."
+	. += "<b>When passing through an airlock made of inflatables, GO SLOWLY!</b>"
+	. += "To deflate it safely, use the 'deflate' verb or ctrl-click on it."
+	. += "Hitting these with any objects will probably puncture and break it forever."
+	. += "<b>FOR THE SECOND TIME: GO SLOWLY TO MAKE SURE THE DOORS ARE FULLY CLOSED!</b>"
+
 /obj/structure/inflatable/door/attack_ai(mob/user)
 	if(isAI(user)) //so the AI can't open it
 		return

code/game/objects/structures/janicart.dm

@@ -1,10 +1,6 @@
 /obj/structure/janitorialcart
 	name = "custodial cart"
 	desc = "The ultimate in custodial carts. Has space for water, mops, signs, trash bags, and more."
-	desc_info  = "Click and drag a mop bucket onto the cart to mount it\
-	</br>Alt+Click with a mop to put it away, a normal click will wet it in the bucket.\
-	</br>Alt+Click with a container, such as a bucket, to pour its contents into the mounted bucket. A normal click will toss it into the trash\
-	</br>You can also use a lightreplacer, spraybottle (of spacecleaner) and four wet-floor signs on the cart to store them"
 	icon = 'icons/obj/janitor.dmi'
 	icon_state = "cart"
 	anchored = FALSE
@@ -25,6 +21,27 @@
 	var/driving
 	var/mob/living/pulling
 
+/obj/structure/janitorialcart/mechanics_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	. += "Click and drag a mop bucket onto the cart to mount it."
+	. += "ALT-Click with a mop to put it away; a normal click will wet it in the bucket."
+	. += "ALT-Click with a container, such as a bucket, to pour its contents into the mounted bucket. A normal click will toss it into the trash."
+	. += "You can use a light replacer, spraybottle (of space cleaner) and four wet-floor signs on the cart to store them."
+
+/obj/structure/janitorialcart/disassembly_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	. += "An empty custodial cart can be taken apart with a <b>wrench</b> or a <b>welder</b>. Or a <b>plasma cutter</b>, if you're that hardcore."
+
+/obj/structure/janitorialcart/feedback_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	if(distance <= 1)
+		if (mybucket)
+			var/contains = mybucket.reagents.total_volume
+			. += "[icon2html(src, user)] The bucket contains <b>[contains] unit\s</b> of liquid!"
+		else
+			. += "[icon2html(src, user)] There is no bucket mounted on it!"
+	//everything else is visible, so doesn't need to be mentioned
+
 // Regular Variant
 // No trashbag and no light replacer, this is inside the custodian's locker.
 /obj/structure/janitorialcart/Initialize()
@@ -90,17 +107,6 @@
 /obj/structure/janitorialcart/proc/get_short_status()
 	return "Contents: [english_list(contents)]"
 
-/obj/structure/janitorialcart/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
-	. = ..()
-	if(distance <= 1)
-		if (mybucket)
-			var/contains = mybucket.reagents.total_volume
-			. += "[icon2html(src, user)] The bucket contains [contains] unit\s of liquid!"
-		else
-			. += "[icon2html(src, user)] There is no bucket mounted on it!"
-	//everything else is visible, so doesn't need to be mentioned
-
-
 /obj/structure/janitorialcart/mouse_drop_receive(atom/dropped, mob/user, params)
 	var/atom/movable/O = dropped
 	if (istype(O, /obj/structure/mopbucket) && !mybucket)
@@ -135,7 +141,6 @@
 		if (LR.store_broken)
 			return mybag.attackby(I, usr)
 
-
 /obj/structure/janitorialcart/attackby(obj/item/attacking_item, mob/user)
 	if(istype(attacking_item, /obj/item/mop) || istype(attacking_item, /obj/item/reagent_containers/glass/rag) || istype(attacking_item, /obj/item/soap))
 		if (mybucket)
@@ -262,8 +267,6 @@
 
 	update_icon()
 
-
-
 /obj/structure/janitorialcart/attack_hand(mob/user)
 	ui_interact(user)
 	return

code/game/objects/structures/lattice.dm

@@ -1,8 +1,6 @@
 /obj/structure/lattice
 	name = "lattice"
 	desc = "A lightweight support lattice."
-	desc_info = "Add a metal floor tile to build a floor on top of the lattice.<br>\
-	Lattices can be made by applying metal rods to a space tile."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/smooth/lattice.dmi'
 	icon_state = "lattice"
 	density = FALSE
@@ -23,6 +21,12 @@
 	)
 	footstep_sound = /singleton/sound_category/catwalk_footstep
 
+/obj/structure/lattice/assembly_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	if(name == "lattice")
+		. += "Add a <b>metal floor tile</b> to build a floor on top of the lattice."
+		. += "Lattices can be made by applying <b>metal rods</b> to a space tile."
+
 /obj/structure/lattice/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
 	for(var/obj/structure/lattice/LAT in loc)

code/game/objects/structures/mop_bucket.dm

@@ -9,6 +9,11 @@
 	var/amount_per_transfer_from_this = 5	//shit I dunno, adding this so syringes stop runtime erroring. --NeoFite
 	var/bucketsize = 600 //about 2x the size relative to a regular bucket.
 
+/obj/structure/mopbucket/feedback_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	if(distance <= 1)
+		. += "It contains <b>[reagents.total_volume] unit\s</b> of water."
+
 /obj/structure/mopbucket/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
 	create_reagents(bucketsize)
@@ -21,11 +26,6 @@
 		GLOB.janitorial_supplies -= src
 	return ..()
 
-/obj/structure/mopbucket/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
-	. = ..()
-	if(distance <= 1)
-		. += "It contains [reagents.total_volume] unit\s of water."
-
 /obj/structure/mopbucket/attackby(obj/item/attacking_item, mob/user)
 	if(istype(attacking_item, /obj/item/mop))
 		if(reagents.total_volume < 1)

code/game/objects/structures/railing.dm

@@ -20,6 +20,30 @@
 
 	can_astar_pass = CANASTARPASS_ALWAYS_PROC
 
+/obj/structure/railing/condition_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	if (health < maxhealth)
+		switch(health / maxhealth)
+			if (0.0 to 0.5)
+				. += SPAN_WARNING("It looks severely damaged!")
+			if (0.25 to 0.5)
+				. += SPAN_WARNING("It looks damaged!")
+			if (0.5 to 1.0)
+				. += SPAN_NOTICE("It has a few scrapes and dents.")
+
+/obj/structure/railing/mechanics_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	if (anchored)
+		. += "It could be [density ? "opened" : "closed"] to passage with a wrench."
+
+/obj/structure/railing/assembly_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	if (health < maxhealth)
+		. += "It could be repaired with a few choice <b>welds</b>."
+	. += "It [anchored ? "is" : "could be"] anchored to the floor with a row of <b>screws</b>."
+	if (!anchored)
+		. += "It is held together by a couple of <b>bolts</b>."
+
 /obj/structure/railing/mapped
 	color = COLOR_GUNMETAL
 	anchored = TRUE
@@ -73,19 +97,6 @@
 			R.update_icon()
 	return ..()
 
-/obj/structure/railing/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
-	. = ..()
-	if(health < maxhealth)
-		switch(health / maxhealth)
-			if(0.0 to 0.5)
-				. += SPAN_WARNING("It looks severely damaged!")
-			if(0.25 to 0.5)
-				. += SPAN_WARNING("It looks damaged!")
-			if(0.5 to 1.0)
-				. += SPAN_NOTICE("It has a few scrapes and dents.")
-	. += FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] is <b>[density ? "closed" : "open"]</b> to passage."))
-	. += FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] is <b>[anchored ? "" : "not"] screwed</b> to the floor."))
-
 /obj/structure/railing/CanPass(atom/movable/mover, turf/target, height=0, air_group=0)
 	if(mover?.movement_type & PHASING)
 		return TRUE

code/game/objects/structures/safe.dm

@@ -30,6 +30,14 @@ FLOOR SAFES
 	var/drill_x_offset = -4				// The X pixel offset for the drill
 	var/drill_y_offset = -8				// The Y pixel offset for the drill
 
+/obj/structure/safe/feedback_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	if(broken)
+		. += SPAN_WARNING("\The [src]'s locking system has been drilled open!")
+	else if(time_to_drill < 300 SECONDS)
+		var/time_left = max(round(time_to_drill / 10), 0)
+		. += SPAN_WARNING("There are only [time_left] second\s of drilling left until \the [src] is broken!")
+
 /obj/structure/safe/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
 	tumbler_1_pos = rand(0, 71)
@@ -44,14 +52,6 @@ FLOOR SAFES
 			space += I.w_class
 			I.forceMove(src)
 
-/obj/structure/safe/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
-	. = ..()
-	if(broken)
-		. += SPAN_WARNING("\The [src]'s locking system has been drilled open!")
-	else if(time_to_drill < 300 SECONDS)
-		var/time_left = max(round(time_to_drill / 10), 0)
-		. += SPAN_WARNING("There are only [time_left] second\s of drilling left until \the [src] is broken!")
-
 /obj/structure/safe/Destroy()
 	if(drill)
 		drill.soundloop.stop()

code/game/objects/structures/sarcophagus.dm

@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@
 	anchored = 0
 	var/open = FALSE
 
-/obj/structure/sarcophagus/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
-	. = ..()
+/obj/structure/sarcophagus/feedback_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
 	if(!open)
 		. += "\The [src]'s lid is closed shut."
 	else

code/game/objects/structures/simple_doors.dm

@@ -15,6 +15,11 @@
 	var/health = 100
 	var/maxhealth = 100
 
+/obj/structure/simple_door/feedback_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	if(lock)
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("It appears to have a lock.")
+
 /obj/structure/simple_door/fire_act(exposed_temperature, exposed_volume)
 	. = ..()
 
@@ -60,11 +65,6 @@
 	lock = null
 	return ..()
 
-/obj/structure/simple_door/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
-	. = ..()
-	if(lock)
-		. += SPAN_NOTICE("It appears to have a lock.")
-
 /obj/structure/simple_door/CollidedWith(atom/bumped_atom)
 	..()
 	if(!state)

code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/bed.dm

@@ -18,9 +18,6 @@
 /obj/structure/bed
 	name = "bed"
 	desc = "This is used to lie in, sleep in or strap on."
-	desc_info = "Click and drag yourself (or anyone) to this to buckle in. Click on this with an empty hand to undo the buckles.<br>\
-	Anyone with restraints, such as handcuffs, will not be able to unbuckle themselves. They must use the Resist button, or verb, to break free of \
-	the buckles, instead. \ To unbuckle people as a stationbound, click the bed with an empty gripper."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/structure/beds.dmi'
 	icon_state = "bed"
 	anchored = TRUE
@@ -47,18 +44,36 @@
 	var/mob/living/pulling = null
 	var/propelled = 0 // Check for fire-extinguisher-driven chairs
 
+/obj/structure/bed/mechanics_hints()
+	. = list()
+	. += ..()
+	. += "Click and drag yourself (or anyone) to this to buckle in."
+	. += "Click on this with an empty hand to undo the buckles."
+	. += "Anyone with restraints, such as handcuffs, will not be able to unbuckle themselves. They must use the Resist button, or verb, to break free of \
+	the buckles instead."
+	. += "To unbuckle people as a stationbound, click the bed with an empty gripper."
+	if(held_item)
+		. += "Click and drag this onto yourself to pick it up."
+
+/obj/structure/bed/assembly_hints()
+	. = list()
+	. += ..()
+	if(!padding_material)
+		. += "It could be padded with <b>cloth or leather</b>."
+
+/obj/structure/bed/disassembly_hints()
+	. = list()
+	. += ..()
+	if(padding_material)
+		. += "Its padding has visible seams that could be <b>cut</b>."
+	. += "It is held together by a couple of <b>bolts</b>."
+
 /obj/structure/bed/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
 	LAZYADD(can_buckle, /mob/living)
 
 /obj/structure/bed/New(newloc, new_material = MATERIAL_STEEL, new_padding_material, new_painted_colour)
 	..(newloc)
-	if(can_buckle)
-		desc_info = "Click and drag yourself (or anyone) to this to buckle in. Click on this with an empty hand to undo the buckles.<br>\
-	Anyone with restraints, such as handcuffs, will not be able to unbuckle themselves. They must use the Resist button, or verb, to break free of \
-	the buckles instead. "
-	if(held_item)
-		desc_info += "Click and drag this onto yourself to pick it up. "
 	material = SSmaterials.get_material_by_name(new_material)
 	if(!istype(material))
 		qdel(src)
@@ -657,6 +672,14 @@
 	 */
 	var/initial_beds = 4
 
+/obj/structure/roller_rack/feedback_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. = list()
+	. += "[initial(desc)] \nIt is holding [LAZYLEN(held)] beds."
+
+/obj/structure/roller_rack/assembly_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. = list()
+	. += "It [anchored ? "is" : "could be"] anchored to the floor with a couple of <b>screws</b>."
+
 /obj/structure/roller_rack/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
 	for(var/_ in 1 to initial_beds)
@@ -678,10 +701,6 @@
 		beds++
 		AddOverlays(I)
 
-/obj/structure/roller_rack/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix, show_extended)
-	desc = "[initial(desc)] \nIt is holding [LAZYLEN(held)] beds."
-	. = ..()
-
 /obj/structure/roller_rack/attack_hand(mob/user)
 	if(!LAZYLEN(held))
 		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("The rack is empty."))

code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/chairs.dm

@@ -343,7 +343,6 @@
 /obj/item/material/stool/chair
 	name = "chair"
 	desc = "Bar brawl essential. Now all that's missing is a ragtime piano."
-	desc_info = "Click it while in-hand to right it."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/structure/chairs.dmi'
 	icon_state = "chair_item"
 	item_state = "chair"

code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/stools.dm

@@ -174,7 +174,6 @@
 	icon_state = "stool_item_preview"
 	item_state = "stool"
 	base_icon = "stool"
-	desc_info = "Use in-hand or alt-click to right this."
 	randpixel = 0
 	center_of_mass = null
 	force = 15	// Doesn't really matter. Will get overriden by set_material.
@@ -188,6 +187,10 @@
 	var/deploy_verb = "right"
 	var/painted_colour
 
+/obj/item/material/stool/mechanics_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	. += "Use in-hand or alt-click to right it."
+
 /obj/item/material/stool/New(var/newloc, var/new_material, var/new_padding_material, var/new_painted_colour)
 	..(newloc, new_material)	// new_material handled in material_weapons.dm
 	if(new_padding_material)

code/game/objects/structures/survey_probe.dm

@@ -11,9 +11,6 @@
 		It has different devices and samplers, as well as internal processing computers, \
 		to inspect the atmosphere and other properties and qualities of planetary bodies. \
 		Commonly used by surveyors, explorers, pioneers, all over the Spur, looking to determine the suitability of planets for settlement. "
-	desc_info = "\
-		The probe has to be deployed first before it is used. Wrench it to deploy, then click with empty hand to activate.\
-		"
 	icon = 'icons/obj/xenoarchaeology.dmi'
 	icon_state = "surveying_probe"
 	density = FALSE
@@ -31,11 +28,22 @@
 	var/desc_extra = "This probe was manufactured by Orion Express, but it is based on on older model designed by Hephaestus Industries."
 	var/survey_type = SURVEY_TYPE_ATMOSPHERIC
 
+/obj/structure/survey_probe/mechanics_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	. += "The probe has to be deployed first before it is used: wrench it to deploy, then click with empty hand to activate."
+
+/obj/structure/survey_probe/feedback_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	. += "This probe was manufactured by Orion Express, but it is based on on older model designed by Hephaestus Industries."
+	if(survey_type == SURVEY_TYPE_ATMOSPHERIC)
+		desc += "When deployed, this probe will read and relay weather data to compatible devices."
+	if(survey_type == SURVEY_TYPE_GROUND)
+		desc += "When deployed, this probe will read and relay seismic data to compatible devices."
+	if(survey_type == SURVEY_TYPE_GEOMAGNETIC)
+		desc += "When deployed, this probe will read and relay geomagnetic data to compatible devices."
+
 /obj/structure/survey_probe/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
-	desc_extended += desc_extra
-	if(survey_type == SURVEY_TYPE_ATMOSPHERIC)
-		desc += " When deployed, this probe will read and relay weather data to compatible devices."
 	if(start_deployed)
 		deploy()
 
@@ -224,8 +232,6 @@
 		It has different devices and drill bits, as well as internal processing computers, \
 		to inspect the ground, soil and crust of planetary bodies. \
 		Commonly used by surveyors, explorers, pioneers, all over the Spur, looking to determine the mineral value of planets for settlement. "
-	desc_info = "\
-		The probe has to be deployed first before it is used. Wrench it to deploy, then click with empty hand to activate."
 
 	icon_state = "ground_probe"
 	survey_type = SURVEY_TYPE_GROUND
@@ -268,8 +274,6 @@
 		It has different devices and instruments bits, as well as internal processing computers, \
 		to inspect the magnetic field and magnetosphere of planetary bodies. \
 		Commonly used by surveyors, explorers, pioneers, all over the Spur, looking to determine the sefety and comfort of planets for settlement. "
-	desc_info = "\
-		The probe has to be deployed first before it is used. Wrench it to deploy, then click with empty hand to activate."
 
 	icon_state = "magnet_probe"
 	survey_type = SURVEY_TYPE_GEOMAGNETIC

code/game/objects/structures/undetonated_nuke.dm

@@ -8,8 +8,8 @@
 	///Whether this nuke will explode if caught in an explosion.
 	var/can_explode = TRUE
 
-/obj/structure/undetonated_nuke/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance)
-	. = ..()
+/obj/structure/undetonated_nuke/feedback_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
 	if(GLOB.all_languages[LANGUAGE_AZAZIBA] in user.languages)
 		. += SPAN_NOTICE("The inscription reads \"WARNING: FISSILE MATERIAL. HANDLE WITH CARE.\" Underneath are a few words, scratched into the metal. They read \"IF FOUND, RETURN TO SKALAMAR AT HIGH VELOCITY\"")
 

code/game/objects/structures/urban.dm

@@ -770,7 +770,6 @@ ABSTRACT_TYPE(/obj/structure/stairs/urban/road_ramp)
 /obj/structure/cash_register
 	name = "cash register machine"
 	desc = "A retail nightmare object."
-	desc_info = "Drag this onto yourself to open the cash compartment."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/structure/urban/infrastructure.dmi'
 	icon_state = "cashier"
 	layer = 2.99
@@ -779,6 +778,10 @@ ABSTRACT_TYPE(/obj/structure/stairs/urban/road_ramp)
 	var/storage_type = /obj/item/storage/toolbox/cash_register_storage
 	var/obj/item/storage/storage_compartment
 
+/obj/structure/cash_register/mechanics_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	. += "Drag this onto yourself to open the cash compartment."
+
 /obj/structure/cash_register/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	if(storage_type)

code/game/objects/structures/watercloset.dm

@@ -144,6 +144,11 @@
 	var/list/temperature_settings = list("normal" = 310, "boiling" = T0C+100, "freezing" = T0C)
 	var/datum/looping_sound/showering/soundloop
 
+/obj/structure/shower/mechanics_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	. += "Left-click \the [src] to toggle it on and off."
+	. += "Use a wrench on \the [src] to adjust the temperature."
+
 /obj/machinery/shower/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
 	create_reagents(2)
@@ -311,13 +316,16 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/watercloset.dmi'
 	icon_state = "sink"
 	desc = "A sink used for washing one's hands and face."
-	desc_info = "Use HELP intent to fill a container in your hand from this. Use DISARM intent to rinse an empty container. Use any other intent to empty the container into this. \
-	You can right-click this and change the amount transferred per use."
 	anchored = 1
 	var/busy = 0 	//Something's being washed at the moment
 	var/amount_per_transfer_from_this = 300
 	var/possible_transfer_amounts = list(5,10,15,25,30,50,60,100,120,250,300)
 
+/obj/structure/sink/mechanics_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+	. += "Use Help intent to fill a container in your hand from this, and use any other intent to empty the container into this."
+	. += "Right-click \the [src] to change the amount transferred per use."
+
 /obj/structure/sink/verb/set_APTFT() //set amount_per_transfer_from_this
 	set name = "Set transfer amount"
 	set category = "Object"

code/game/objects/structures/weapons_rack.dm

@@ -17,6 +17,17 @@
 
 	VAR_PRIVATE/obj/effect/visual_holder
 
+/obj/structure/weapons_rack/feedback_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
+
+	if(locate(/obj/item/gun) in src)
+		. += "<br/>It contains:<br/>"
+	for(var/obj/item/gun/G in src.contents)
+		. += "\A [G.name]"
+
+	if(locked)
+		. += SPAN_WARNING("It is locked.")
+
 /obj/structure/weapons_rack/Initialize(mapload)
 	..()
 	visual_holder = new()
@@ -159,17 +170,6 @@
 #undef BASE_OFFSET_RIFLE_SLOT
 #undef INTER_OFFSET_RIFLE_SLOT
 
-/obj/structure/weapons_rack/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix, get_extended)
-	. = ..()
-
-	if(locate(/obj/item/gun) in src)
-		. += "<br/>It contains:<br/>"
-	for(var/obj/item/gun/G in src.contents)
-		. += "\A [G.name]"
-
-	if(locked)
-		. += SPAN_WARNING("It is locked.")
-
 /obj/structure/weapons_rack/emag_act(remaining_charges, mob/user, emag_source)
 	. = ..()
 

code/game/objects/structures/window.dm

@@ -34,9 +34,8 @@
 
 	atmos_canpass = CANPASS_PROC
 
-/obj/structure/window/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
-	. = ..()
-
+/obj/structure/window/condition_hints(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+	. += ..()
 	if(health == maxhealth)
 		. += SPAN_NOTICE("It looks fully intact.")
 	else