Adds examine boxes. (#18370)

* Adds examine boxes.

* lint

* what kind of dreams did you dream?

* unlimited

* midgardsormr

* sdsd

* fixes

---------

Co-authored-by: Matt Atlas <liermattia@gmail.com>

code/__DEFINES/_macros.dm

@@ -30,6 +30,9 @@
 
 #define SPAN_HIGHDANGER(X) (FONT_LARGE(SPAN_DANGER(X)))
 
+/// Adds a generic box around whatever message you're sending in chat. Really makes things stand out.
+#define EXAMINE_BLOCK(str) ("<div class='examine_block'>" + str + "</div>")
+
 #define FONT_SIZE_SMALL "10px"
 #define FONT_SIZE_NORMAL "13px"
 #define FONT_SIZE_LARGE "16px"

code/_onclick/hud/ability_screen_objects.dm

@@ -326,10 +326,10 @@
 	if(my_mob.client)
 		toggle_open(2) //forces the icons to refresh on screen
 
-/obj/screen/ability/obj_based/psionic/examine(mob/user)
-	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("<font size=4>This ability is <b>[connected_power.name]</b>.</font>"))
-	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("[connected_power.desc]"))
-	return TRUE
+/obj/screen/ability/obj_based/psionic/get_examine_text(mob/user)
+	. = ..()
+	. += SPAN_NOTICE("<font size=4>This ability is <b>[connected_power.name]</b>.</font>")
+	. += SPAN_NOTICE("[connected_power.desc]")
 
 /// Technomancer.
 /obj/screen/ability/obj_based/technomancer

code/datums/ai_laws.dm

@@ -237,6 +237,22 @@ var/global/const/base_law_type = /datum/ai_laws/nanotrasen
 			if(ismob(who) && M.vr_mob)
 				to_chat(M.vr_mob, "<span class='danger'>[law.get_index()]. [law.law]</span>")
 
+/datum/ai_laws/proc/get_laws(var/who)
+	. = list()
+	sort_laws()
+	for(var/datum/ai_law/law in sorted_laws)
+		if(law == zeroth_law_borg)
+			continue
+		var/mob/M = who
+		if(law == zeroth_law)
+			. += "<span class='danger'>[law.get_index()]. [law.law]</span>"
+			if(ismob(who) && M.vr_mob)
+				. += "<span class='danger'>[law.get_index()]. [law.law]</span>"
+		else
+			. += "[law.get_index()]. [law.law]"
+			if(ismob(who) && M.vr_mob)
+				. += "<span class='danger'>[law.get_index()]. [law.law]</span>"
+
 /********************
 *	Stating Laws	*
 ********************/

code/game/atoms.dm

@@ -261,8 +261,18 @@
 
 // Examination code for all atoms.
 // Returns TRUE, the caller always expects TRUE
-// This is used rather than SHOULD_CALL_PARENT as it enforces that subtypes of a type that explicitly returns still call parent
+// This is used rather than SHOULD_CALL_PARENT as it enforces that subtypes of a type that explicitly returns still call parent.
+// You should usually be overriding get_examine_text(), unless you need special examine behaviour.
 /atom/proc/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix = "", suffix = "")
+	var/list/examine_strings = get_examine_text(user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
+	if(!length(examine_strings))
+		crash_with("Examine called with no examine strings on [src].")
+	to_chat(user, EXAMINE_BLOCK(examine_strings.Join("\n")))
+	return TRUE
+
+// This proc is what you should usually override to get things to show up inside the examine box.
+/atom/proc/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix = "", suffix = "")
+	. = list()
 	var/f_name = "\a [src]. [infix]"
 	if(src.blood_DNA && !istype(src, /obj/effect/decal))
 		if(gender == PLURAL)
@@ -274,28 +284,26 @@
 		else
 			f_name += "oil-stained [name][infix]."
 
-	to_chat(user, "[icon2html(src, user)] That's [f_name] [suffix]") // Object name. I.e. "This is an Object. It is a normal-sized item."
+	. += "[icon2html(src, user)] That's [f_name] [suffix]" // Object name. I.e. "This is an Object. It is a normal-sized item."
 
 	if(src.desc)
-		to_chat(user, src.desc)	// Object description.
+		. += src.desc	// Object description.
 
 	// Extra object descriptions examination code.
 	if(desc_extended || desc_info || (desc_antag && player_is_antag(user.mind))) // Checks if the object has a extended description, a mechanics description, and/or an antagonist description (and if the user is an antagonist).
-		to_chat(user, FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE("\[?\] This object has additional examine information available. <a href=?src=\ref[src];examine_fluff=1>\[Show In Chat\]</a>"))) // If any of the above are true, show that the object has more information available.
+		. += FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE("\[?\] This object has additional examine information available. <a href=?src=\ref[src];examine_fluff=1>\[Show In Chat\]</a>")) // If any of the above are true, show that the object has more information available.
 		if(desc_extended) // If the item has a extended description, show that it is available.
-			to_chat(user, FONT_SMALL("- This object has an extended description."))
+			. +=  FONT_SMALL("- This object has an extended description.")
 		if(desc_info) // If the item has a description regarding game mechanics, show that it is available.
-			to_chat(user, FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE("- This object has additional information about mechanics.")))
+			. += FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE("- This object has additional information about mechanics."))
 		if(desc_antag && player_is_antag(user.mind)) // If the item has an antagonist description and the user is an antagonist, show that it is available.
-			to_chat(user, FONT_SMALL(SPAN_ALERT("- This object has additional information for antagonists.")))
+			. += FONT_SMALL(SPAN_ALERT("- This object has additional information for antagonists."))
 
 	if(ishuman(user))
 		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = user
 		if(H.glasses)
 			H.glasses.glasses_examine_atom(src, H)
 
-	return TRUE
-
 // Same as examine(), but without the "this object has more info" thing and with the extra information instead.
 /atom/proc/examine_fluff(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix = "", suffix = "")
 	var/f_name = "\a [src][infix]."

code/game/gamemodes/cult/items/talisman.dm

@@ -15,13 +15,13 @@
 	QDEL_NULL(rune)
 	return ..()
 
-/obj/item/paper/talisman/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/paper/talisman/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(iscultist(user) && rune)
 		var/network_text = ""
 		if(network)
 			network_text = " This spell's network tag reads: [SPAN_CULT(network)]."
-		to_chat(user, "The spell inscription reads: [SPAN_CULT(rune.name)].[network_text]")
+		. += "The spell inscription reads: [SPAN_CULT(rune.name)].[network_text]"
 
 /obj/item/paper/talisman/attack_self(mob/living/user)
 	if(iscultist(user))

code/game/gamemodes/cult/items/tome.dm

@@ -96,13 +96,13 @@
 	if(do_after(scribe, 3 SECONDS))
 		create_rune(scribe, chosen_rune, target_turf)
 
-/obj/item/book/tome/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/book/tome/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(iscultist(user) || isobserver(user))
-		to_chat(user, "The scriptures of Nar-Sie, The One Who Sees, The Geometer of Blood. Contains the details of every ritual his followers could think of. Most of these are useless, though.")
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("\[?\] This tome contains arcane knowledge of the Geometer's runes. <a href=?src=\ref[src];read_tome=1>\[Read Tome\]</a>"))
+		. += "The scriptures of Nar-Sie, The One Who Sees, The Geometer of Blood. Contains the details of every ritual his followers could think of. Most of these are useless, though."
+		. += SPAN_WARNING("\[?\] This tome contains arcane knowledge of the Geometer's runes. <a href=?src=\ref[src];read_tome=1>\[Read Tome\]</a>")
 	else
-		to_chat(user, "An old, dusty tome with frayed edges and a sinister looking cover.")
+		. += "An old, dusty tome with frayed edges and a sinister looking cover."
 
 /obj/item/book/tome/Topic(href, href_list)
 	if(href_list["read_tome"])

code/game/gamemodes/cult/runes/rune.dm

@@ -22,14 +22,14 @@
 	QDEL_NULL(rune)
 	return ..()
 
-/obj/effect/rune/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/effect/rune/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(iscultist(user) || isobserver(user))
-		to_chat(user, rune.get_cultist_fluff_text())
-		to_chat(user, "This rune [rune.can_be_talisman() ? SPAN_CULT("can") : "[SPAN_CULT("cannot")]"] be turned into a talisman.")
-		to_chat(user, "This rune [rune.can_memorize() ? SPAN_CULT("can") : "[SPAN_CULT("cannot")]"] be memorized to be scribed without a tome.")
+		. += rune.get_cultist_fluff_text()
+		. += "This rune [rune.can_be_talisman() ? SPAN_CULT("can") : "[SPAN_CULT("cannot")]"] be turned into a talisman."
+		. += "This rune [rune.can_memorize() ? SPAN_CULT("can") : "[SPAN_CULT("cannot")]"] be memorized to be scribed without a tome."
 	else
-		to_chat(user, rune.get_normal_fluff_text())
+		. += rune.get_normal_fluff_text()
 
 /obj/effect/rune/attackby(obj/I, mob/user)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/book/tome) && iscultist(user))

code/game/gamemodes/cult/structures/pylon.dm

@@ -62,18 +62,18 @@
 	lang = new /datum/language/cultcommon()
 	update_icon()
 
-/obj/structure/cult/pylon/examine(var/mob/user)
+/obj/structure/cult/pylon/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(damagetaken)
 		switch(damagetaken)
 			if(1 to 8)
-				to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("It has very faint hairline fractures."))
+				. += SPAN_WARNING("It has very faint hairline fractures.")
 			if(8 to 20)
-				to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("It has several cracks across its surface."))
+				. += SPAN_WARNING("It has several cracks across its surface.")
 			if(20 to 30)
-				to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("It is chipped and deeply cracked, it may shatter with much more pressure."))
+				. += SPAN_WARNING("It is chipped and deeply cracked, it may shatter with much more pressure.")
 			if(30 to INFINITY)
-				to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("It is almost cleaved in two, the pylon looks like it will fall to shards under its own weight."))
+				. += SPAN_WARNING("It is almost cleaved in two, the pylon looks like it will fall to shards under its own weight.")
 
 
 /obj/structure/cult/pylon/Move()

code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/pinpointer.dm

@@ -48,11 +48,11 @@
 			icon_state = "pinonfar"
 	return TRUE
 
-/obj/item/pinpointer/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/pinpointer/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	for(var/obj/machinery/nuclearbomb/bomb in SSmachinery.machinery)
 		if(bomb.timing)
-			to_chat(user, "Extreme danger.  Arming signal detected.   Time remaining: [bomb.timeleft]")
+			. += "Extreme danger.  Arming signal detected.   Time remaining: [bomb.timeleft]"
 
 /obj/item/pinpointer/Destroy()
 	active = 0

code/game/gamemodes/technomancer/devices/disposable_teleporter.dm

@@ -22,9 +22,9 @@
 	one has been provided to allow you to leave your hideout."
 	uses = 1
 
-/obj/item/disposable_teleporter/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/disposable_teleporter/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
-	to_chat(user, "[uses] uses remaining.")
+	. += "[uses] uses remaining."
 
 /obj/item/disposable_teleporter/attack_self(mob/user as mob)
 	if(!uses)

code/game/machinery/CableLayer.dm

@@ -55,9 +55,9 @@
 			return TRUE
 		return cable.attackby(O, user)
 
-/obj/machinery/cablelayer/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/machinery/cablelayer/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
-	to_chat(user, "\The [src]'s cable reel has [cable.amount] length\s left.")
+	. += SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src]'s cable reel has [cable.amount] length\s left.")
 
 /obj/machinery/cablelayer/proc/load_cable(var/obj/item/stack/cable_coil/CC)
 	if(istype(CC) && CC.amount)

code/game/machinery/OpTable.dm

@@ -118,9 +118,9 @@
 
 	patient.reset_view(null)
 
-/obj/machinery/optable/examine(var/mob/user)
+/obj/machinery/optable/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
-	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("The neural suppressors are switched [suppressing ? "on" : "off"]."))
+	. += SPAN_NOTICE("The neural suppressors are switched [suppressing ? "on" : "off"].")
 
 /obj/machinery/optable/ex_act(severity)
 	switch(severity)

code/game/machinery/alarm.dm

@@ -1008,12 +1008,12 @@ pixel_x = 10;
 	..()
 	queue_icon_update()
 
-/obj/machinery/alarm/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/machinery/alarm/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if (buildstage < 2)
-		to_chat(user, "It is not wired.")
+		. +=  SPAN_WARNING("It is not wired.")
 	if (buildstage < 1)
-		to_chat(user, "The circuit is missing.")
+		. += SPAN_WARNING("The circuit is missing.")
 /*
 AIR ALARM CIRCUIT
 Just a object used in constructing air alarms

code/game/machinery/atmoalter/meter.dm

@@ -62,27 +62,27 @@
 		)
 		radio_connection.post_signal(src, signal)
 
-/obj/machinery/meter/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+/obj/machinery/meter/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 
 	var/t = "A gas flow meter. "
 
-	if(distance > 3 && !(istype(user, /mob/living/silicon/ai)))
-		t += "<span class='warning'>You are too far away to read it.</span>"
+	if(distance > 3 && !isAI(user))
+		t += SPAN_WARNING("You are too far away to read it.")
 
 	else if(stat & (NOPOWER|BROKEN))
-		t += "<span class='warning'>The display is off.</span>"
+		t += SPAN_WARNING("The display is off.")
 
 	else if(src.target)
 		var/datum/gas_mixture/environment = target.return_air()
 		if(environment)
 			t += "The pressure gauge reads [round(environment.return_pressure(), 0.01)] kPa; [round(environment.temperature,0.01)]K ([round(environment.temperature-T0C,0.01)]&deg;C)"
 		else
-			t += "The sensor error light is blinking."
+			t += SPAN_WARNING("The sensor error light is blinking.")
 	else
-		t += "The connect error light is blinking."
+		t += SPAN_WARNING("The connect error light is blinking.")
 
-	to_chat(user, t)
+	. += t
 
 /obj/machinery/meter/Click()
 

code/game/machinery/bots/bots.dm

@@ -53,14 +53,13 @@
 		log_and_message_admins("emagged [src]'s inner circuits")
 		return 1
 
-/obj/machinery/bot/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/machinery/bot/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if (src.health < maxhealth)
 		if (src.health > maxhealth/3)
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[src]'s parts look loose.</span>")
+			. += "<span class='warning'>[src]'s parts look loose.</span>"
 		else
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='danger'>[src]'s parts look very loose!</span>")
-	return
+			. += "<span class='danger'>[src]'s parts look very loose!</span>"
 
 /obj/machinery/bot/attackby(obj/item/W as obj, mob/user as mob)
 	if(W.isscrewdriver())

code/game/machinery/cell_charger.dm

@@ -39,15 +39,15 @@
 	add_overlay("cell-o2")
 	add_overlay("[icon_state]-o[charge_level]")
 
-/obj/machinery/cell_charger/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+/obj/machinery/cell_charger/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(distance > 5)
-		return TRUE
+		return
 
 	if(charging)
-		to_chat(user, "There's \a [charging.name] in the charger. Current charge: [charging.percent()]%.")
+		. += "There's \a [charging.name] in the charger. Current charge: [charging.percent()]%."
 	else
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("The charger is empty."))
+		. += SPAN_WARNING("The charger is empty.")
 
 /obj/machinery/cell_charger/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user)
 	if(stat & BROKEN)

code/game/machinery/cloning.dm

@@ -432,9 +432,9 @@
 	read_only = !read_only
 	to_chat(user, "You flip the write-protect tab to [read_only ? "protected" : "unprotected"].")
 
-/obj/item/disk/data/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/disk/data/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
-	to_chat(user, text("The write-protect tab is set to [read_only ? "protected" : "unprotected"]."))
+	. += "The write-protect tab is set to [read_only ? "protected" : "unprotected"]."
 
 /*
  *	Diskette Box

code/game/machinery/computer/arcade_orion.dm

@@ -500,11 +500,11 @@
 	w_class = ITEMSIZE_SMALL
 	var/active = 0 //if the ship is on
 
-/obj/item/orion_ship/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+/obj/item/orion_ship/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(distance > 1)
 		return
-	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("There's a little switch on the bottom. It's flipped [active ? "up" : "down"]."))
+	. += SPAN_NOTICE("There's a little switch on the bottom. It's flipped [active ? "up" : "down"].")
 
 /obj/item/orion_ship/attack_self(mob/user)
 	if(active)

code/game/machinery/computer/guestpass.dm

@@ -17,17 +17,17 @@
 	else
 		return temp_access
 
-/obj/item/card/id/guest/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/card/id/guest/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(world.time > expiration_time)
-		to_chat(usr, "This pass expired at: [worldtime2text(expiration_time)].")
+		. += SPAN_WARNING("This pass expired at: [worldtime2text(expiration_time)].")
 	else
-		to_chat(usr, "This pass expires at: [worldtime2text(expiration_time)].")
+		. += "This pass expires at: [worldtime2text(expiration_time)]."
 
-	to_chat(usr, "It grants access to the following areas:")
+	. += "It grants access to the following areas:"
 	for(var/A in temp_access)
-		to_chat(usr, "[get_access_desc(A)]")
-	to_chat(usr, "Issuing reason: [reason].")
+		. += "[get_access_desc(A)]"
+	. += "Issuing reason: [reason]."
 
 /obj/item/card/id/guest/Initialize(mapload, duration)
 	. = ..(mapload)

code/game/machinery/constructable_frame.dm

@@ -23,25 +23,25 @@
 	var/state = 1
 	var/pitch_toggle = 1
 
-/obj/machinery/constructable_frame/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/machinery/constructable_frame/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	switch(state)
 		if(BLUEPRINT_STATE)
-			to_chat(user, FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE("<i>Click on \the [src] to finalize its direction.</i>")))
-			to_chat(user, FONT_SMALL(SPAN_WARNING("Use a wirecutter or a plasma cutter to disassemble \the [src].")))
+			. += FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE("<i>Click on \the [src] to finalize its direction.</i>"))
+			. += FONT_SMALL(SPAN_WARNING("Use a wirecutter or a plasma cutter to disassemble \the [src]."))
 		if(WIRING_STATE)
-			to_chat(user, FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE("<i>Add cable coil to wire \the [src].</i>")))
-			to_chat(user, FONT_SMALL(SPAN_WARNING("Use a wrench or a plasma cutter to disassemble \the [src].")))
+			. += FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE("<i>Add cable coil to wire \the [src].</i>"))
+			. += FONT_SMALL(SPAN_WARNING("Use a wrench or a plasma cutter to disassemble \the [src]."))
 		if(CIRCUITBOARD_STATE)
-			to_chat(user, FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE("<i>Add the desired circuitboard.</i>")))
-			to_chat(user, FONT_SMALL(SPAN_WARNING("Use a wirecutter to remove the cables.")))
+			. += FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE("<i>Add the desired circuitboard.</i>"))
+			. += FONT_SMALL(SPAN_WARNING("Use a wirecutter to remove the cables."))
 		if(COMPONENT_STATE)
-			to_chat(user, FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE("<i>Add the required components. Use the screwdriver to complete the machine.</i>")))
-			to_chat(user, FONT_SMALL(SPAN_WARNING("Use a crowbar to pry out the circuitboard and the components out.")))
+			. += FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE("<i>Add the required components. Use the screwdriver to complete the machine.</i>"))
+			. += FONT_SMALL(SPAN_WARNING("Use a crowbar to pry out the circuitboard and the components out."))
 	if(machine_description)
-		to_chat(user, FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE(machine_description)))
+		. += FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE(machine_description))
 	if(components_description)
-		to_chat(user, FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE(components_description)))
+		. += FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE(components_description))
 
 /obj/machinery/constructable_frame/proc/update_component_desc()
 	var/D

code/game/machinery/cryo.dm

@@ -69,11 +69,11 @@
 			node = target
 			break
 
-/obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/cryo_cell/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/cryo_cell/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(is_adjacent)
 		if(beaker)
-			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("It is loaded with a beaker."))
+			. += SPAN_NOTICE("It is loaded with a beaker.")
 		if(occupant)
 			occupant.examine(arglist(args))
 

code/game/machinery/cryopod.dm

@@ -297,10 +297,10 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(frozen_crew)
 	update_icon()
 	find_control_computer()
 
-/obj/machinery/cryopod/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+/obj/machinery/cryopod/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(occupant)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("<b>[occupant]</b> [occupant.get_pronoun("is")] inside \the [initial(name)]."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("<b>[occupant]</b> [occupant.get_pronoun("is")] inside \the [initial(name)].")
 
 /obj/machinery/cryopod/can_hold_dropped_items()
 	return FALSE

code/game/machinery/doors/airlock.dm

@@ -2060,19 +2060,19 @@ About the new airlock wires panel:
 		src.lock()
 	return
 
-/obj/machinery/door/airlock/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/machinery/door/airlock/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if (bolt_cut_state == BOLTS_EXPOSED)
-		to_chat(user, "The bolt cover has been cut open.")
+		. += SPAN_WARNING("The bolt cover has been cut open.")
 	if (bolt_cut_state == BOLTS_CUT)
-		to_chat(user, "The door bolts have been cut.")
+		. += SPAN_WARNING("The door bolts have been cut.")
 	if(bracer)
-		to_chat(user, "\The [bracer] is installed on \the [src], preventing it from opening.")
-		to_chat(user, bracer.health)
+		. += SPAN_WARNING("\The [bracer] is installed on \the [src], preventing it from opening.")
+		. +=  bracer.health
 	if(p_open)
-		to_chat(user, "\The [src]'s maintenance panel has been unscrewed and is hanging open.")
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src]'s maintenance panel has been unscrewed and is hanging open.")
 	if(islist(access_by_level) || islist(req_one_access_by_level))
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("This airlock changes access requirements depending on the level."))
+		. +=  SPAN_NOTICE("This airlock changes access requirements depending on the level.")
 
 /obj/machinery/door/airlock/emag_act(var/remaining_charges)
 	. = ..()

code/game/machinery/doors/brigdoors.dm

@@ -56,14 +56,15 @@
 		stat |= BROKEN
 	update_icon()
 
-/obj/machinery/door_timer/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/machinery/door_timer/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
-	if(stat & (NOPOWER|BROKEN))	return
+	if(stat & (NOPOWER|BROKEN))
+		return
 
 	if(src.timing)
 		var/second = round(timeleft() % 60)
 		var/minute = round((timeleft() - second) / 60)
-		to_chat(user, "Time remaining: [minute]:[second]")
+		. += "Time remaining: [minute]:[second]"
 
 //Main door timer loop, if it's timing and time is >0 reduce time by 1.
 // if it's less than 0, open door, reset timer

code/game/machinery/doors/door.dm

@@ -402,16 +402,14 @@
 	update_icon()
 	return
 
-
-/obj/machinery/door/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/machinery/door/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(src.health < src.maxhealth / 4)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("\The [src] looks like it's about to break!"))
+		. += SPAN_WARNING("\The [src] looks like it's about to break!")
 	else if(src.health < src.maxhealth / 2)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("\The [src] looks seriously damaged!"))
+		. += SPAN_WARNING("\The [src] looks seriously damaged!")
 	else if(src.health < src.maxhealth * 3/4)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("\The [src] shows signs of damage!"))
-
+		. += SPAN_WARNING("\The [src] shows signs of damage!")
 
 /obj/machinery/door/proc/set_broken()
 	stat |= BROKEN
@@ -419,14 +417,12 @@
 	update_icon()
 	return
 
-
 /obj/machinery/door/emp_act(severity)
 	. = ..()
 
 	if(prob(20/severity) && (istype(src,/obj/machinery/door/airlock) || istype(src,/obj/machinery/door/window)) )
 		open()
 
-
 /obj/machinery/door/ex_act(severity)
 	var/bolted = 0
 	if (istype(src, /obj/machinery/door/airlock))

code/game/machinery/doors/firedoor.dm

@@ -148,44 +148,41 @@
 /obj/machinery/door/firedoor/get_material()
 	return SSmaterials.get_material_by_name(DEFAULT_WALL_MATERIAL)
 
-/obj/machinery/door/firedoor/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+/obj/machinery/door/firedoor/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(!is_adjacent || !density)
 		return
 
 	if(pdiff >= FIREDOOR_MAX_PRESSURE_DIFF)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_DANGER("Current pressure differential is [pdiff] kPa. Opening door will likely result in injury."))
+		. += SPAN_DANGER("Current pressure differential is [pdiff] kPa. Opening door will likely result in injury.")
 
-	to_chat(user, "<b>Sensor readings:</b>")
+	. += "<b>Sensor readings:</b>"
 	for(var/index = 1; index <= tile_info.len; index++)
-		var/o = "&nbsp;&nbsp;"
 		switch(index)
 			if(1)
-				o += "NORTH: "
+				. += "NORTH: "
 			if(2)
-				o += "SOUTH: "
+				. += "SOUTH: "
 			if(3)
-				o += "EAST: "
+				. += "EAST: "
 			if(4)
-				o += "WEST: "
+				. += "WEST: "
 		if(tile_info[index] == null)
-			o += "<span class='warning'>DATA UNAVAILABLE</span>"
-			to_chat(user, o)
+			. += "<span class='warning'>DATA UNAVAILABLE</span>"
 			continue
 		var/celsius = convert_k2c(tile_info[index][1])
 		var/pressure = tile_info[index][2]
-		o += "<span class='[(dir_alerts[index] & (FIREDOOR_ALERT_HOT|FIREDOOR_ALERT_COLD)) ? "danger" : "color:blue"]'>"
-		o += "[celsius]&deg;C</span> "
-		o += "<span style='color:blue'>"
-		o += "[pressure]kPa</span></li>"
-		to_chat(user, o)
+		. += "<span class='[(dir_alerts[index] & (FIREDOOR_ALERT_HOT|FIREDOOR_ALERT_COLD)) ? "danger" : "color:blue"]'>"
+		. += "[celsius]&deg;C</span> "
+		. += "<span style='color:blue'>"
+		. += "[pressure]kPa</span>"
 
 	if(islist(users_to_open) && users_to_open.len)
 		var/users_to_open_string = users_to_open[1]
 		if(users_to_open.len >= 2)
 			for(var/i = 2 to users_to_open.len)
 				users_to_open_string += ", [users_to_open[i]]"
-		to_chat(user, "These people have opened \the [src] during an alert: [users_to_open_string].")
+		. += "These people have opened \the [src] during an alert: [users_to_open_string]."
 
 /obj/machinery/door/firedoor/CollidedWith(atom/AM)
 	if(p_open || operating)

code/game/machinery/doppler_array.dm

@@ -19,9 +19,9 @@ var/list/doppler_arrays = list()
 	doppler_arrays -= src
 	return ..()
 
-/obj/machinery/doppler_array/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/machinery/doppler_array/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
-	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] is [active ? "listening for explosions" : "[SPAN_WARNING("inactive")]"]."))
+	. += SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] is [active ? "listening for explosions" : "[SPAN_WARNING("inactive")]"].")
 
 /obj/machinery/doppler_array/attack_hand(mob/user)
 	active = !active

code/game/machinery/firealarm.dm

@@ -20,12 +20,12 @@
 	///looping sound datum for our fire alarm siren.
 	var/datum/looping_sound/firealarm/soundloop
 
-/obj/machinery/firealarm/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/machinery/firealarm/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if((stat & (NOPOWER|BROKEN)) || buildstage != 2)
 		return
 
-	to_chat(user, "The current alert level is [get_security_level()].")
+	. += "The current alert level is [get_security_level()]."
 
 /obj/machinery/firealarm/update_icon()
 	cut_overlays()

code/game/machinery/floodlight.dm

@@ -19,15 +19,15 @@
 	. = ..()
 	cell = new /obj/item/cell(src)
 
-/obj/machinery/floodlight/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/machinery/floodlight/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(cell)
 		if(!cell.charge)
-			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("The installed [cell.name] is completely flat!"))
+			. += SPAN_WARNING("The installed [cell.name] is completely flat!")
 			return
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("The installed [cell.name] has [Percent(cell.charge, cell.maxcharge)]% charge remaining."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("The installed [cell.name] has [Percent(cell.charge, cell.maxcharge)]% charge remaining.")
 	else
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("\The [src] has no cell installed!"))
+		. += SPAN_WARNING("\The [src] has no cell installed!")
 
 /obj/machinery/floodlight/update_icon()
 	cut_overlays()

code/game/machinery/floorlayer.dm

@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@
 		T = tgui_input_list(user, "Choose which set of tiles you want \the [src] to lay.", "Tiles", contents)
 		return TRUE
 
-/obj/machinery/floorlayer/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/machinery/floorlayer/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	var/dismantle = mode["dismantle"]
 	var/laying = mode["laying"]
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@
 	var/number = 0
 	if (T)
 		number = T.get_amount()
-	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] has [number] tile\s, dismantle is [dismantle ? "on" : "off"], laying is [laying ? "on" : "off"], collect is [collect ? "on" : "off"]."))
+	. += SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] has [number] tile\s, dismantle is [dismantle ? "on" : "off"], laying is [laying ? "on" : "off"], collect is [collect ? "on" : "off"].")
 
 /obj/machinery/floorlayer/proc/reset()
 	on = FALSE

code/game/machinery/gumball.dm

@@ -29,9 +29,9 @@
 		update_icon()
 
 
-/obj/machinery/gumballmachine/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/machinery/gumballmachine/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
-	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] costs [gumprice] credits to use."))
+	. += SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] costs [gumprice] credits to use.")
 
 /obj/machinery/gumballmachine/update_icon()
 	switch(amountleft)

code/game/machinery/hologram.dm

@@ -81,13 +81,13 @@ Possible to do for anyone motivated enough:
 	var/area/A = get_area(src)
 	holopad_id = "[A.name] ([src.x]-[src.y]-[src.z])"
 
-/obj/machinery/hologram/holopad/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/machinery/hologram/holopad/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(connected_pad)
 		if(established_connection)
-			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] is currently in a call with a holopad with ID: [connected_pad.holopad_id]"))
+			. += SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] is currently in a call with a holopad with ID: [connected_pad.holopad_id]")
 		else
-			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] is currently pending connection with a holopad with ID: [connected_pad.holopad_id]"))
+			. += SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] is currently pending connection with a holopad with ID: [connected_pad.holopad_id]")
 
 /obj/machinery/hologram/holopad/update_icon(var/recurse = TRUE)
 	if(LAZYLEN(active_holograms) || has_established_connection())

code/game/machinery/iv_drip.dm

@@ -683,30 +683,30 @@
 		transfer_amount = amount
 		to_chat(usr, SPAN_NOTICE("Transfer rate set to [src.transfer_amount] u/sec."))
 
-/obj/machinery/iv_drip/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+/obj/machinery/iv_drip/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(distance > 2)
 		return
-	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("[src] is [mode ? "injecting" : "taking blood"] at a rate of [src.transfer_amount] u/sec, the automatic injection stop mode is [toggle_stop ? "on" : "off"]. The Emergency Positive Pressure \
-	system is [epp ? "on" : "off"]."))
+	. += SPAN_NOTICE("[src] is [mode ? "injecting" : "taking blood"] at a rate of [src.transfer_amount] u/sec, the automatic injection stop mode is [toggle_stop ? "on" : "off"]. The Emergency Positive Pressure \
+	system is [epp ? "on" : "off"].")
 	if(attached)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] is attached to [attached]'s [vein.name]."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] is attached to [attached]'s [vein.name].")
 	if(beaker)
 		if(LAZYLEN(beaker.reagents.reagent_volumes))
-			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("Attached is [icon2html(beaker, user)] \a [beaker] with [adv_scan ? "[beaker.reagents.total_volume] units of primarily [beaker.reagents.get_primary_reagent_name()]" : "some liquid"]."))
+			. += SPAN_NOTICE("Attached is [icon2html(beaker, user)] \a [beaker] with [adv_scan ? "[beaker.reagents.total_volume] units of primarily [beaker.reagents.get_primary_reagent_name()]" : "some liquid"].")
 		else
-			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("Attached is [icon2html(beaker, user)] \a [beaker]. It is empty."))
+			. += SPAN_NOTICE("Attached is [icon2html(beaker, user)] \a [beaker]. It is empty.")
 	else
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("No chemicals are attached."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("No chemicals are attached.")
 	if(tank)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("Installed is [icon2html(tank, user)] [is_loose ? "\a [tank] sitting loose" : "\a [tank] secured"] on the stand. The meter shows [round(tank.air_contents.return_pressure())]kPa, \
-		with the pressure set to [round(tank.distribute_pressure)]kPa. The valve is [valve_open ? "open" : "closed"]."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("Installed is [icon2html(tank, user)] [is_loose ? "\a [tank] sitting loose" : "\a [tank] secured"] on the stand. The meter shows [round(tank.air_contents.return_pressure())]kPa, \
+		with the pressure set to [round(tank.distribute_pressure)]kPa. The valve is [valve_open ? "open" : "closed"].")
 	else
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("No gas tank installed."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("No gas tank installed.")
 	if(breath_mask)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] has [icon2html(breath_mask, user)] \a [breath_mask] installed. [breather ? breather : "No one"] is wearing it."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] has [icon2html(breath_mask, user)] \a [breath_mask] installed. [breather ? breather : "No one"] is wearing it.")
 	else
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("No breath mask installed."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("No breath mask installed.")
 
 /obj/machinery/iv_drip/RefreshParts()
 	..()

code/game/machinery/lightswitch.dm

@@ -37,10 +37,10 @@
 	else if (light_range)
 		set_light(FALSE)
 
-/obj/machinery/light_switch/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+/obj/machinery/light_switch/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(distance <= 1)
-		to_chat(user, "A light switch. It is [on? "on" : "off"].")
+		. += "It is [on ? "on" : "off"]."
 
 /obj/machinery/light_switch/attack_hand(mob/user)
 	playsound(src, /singleton/sound_category/switch_sound, 30)

code/game/machinery/machinery.dm

@@ -170,10 +170,10 @@ Class Procs:
 
 	return ..()
 
-/obj/machinery/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+/obj/machinery/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(signaler && is_adjacent)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("\The [src] has a hidden signaler attached to it."))
+		. += SPAN_WARNING("\The [src] has a hidden signaler attached to it.")
 
 // /obj/machinery/proc/process_all()
 // 	/* Uncomment this if/when you need component processing

code/game/machinery/portable_turret.dm

@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@
 
 	var/old_angle = 0
 
-/obj/machinery/porta_turret/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/machinery/porta_turret/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	var/msg = ""
 	if(!health)
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@
 		msg += SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] is slightly damaged!")
 	else
 		msg += SPAN_GOOD("\The [src] is not damaged!")
-	to_chat(user, msg)
+	. +=  msg
 
 /obj/machinery/porta_turret/crescent
 	enabled = FALSE

code/game/machinery/recharger.dm

@@ -32,9 +32,9 @@
 	var/portable = 1
 	var/list/chargebars
 
-/obj/machinery/recharger/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+/obj/machinery/recharger/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
-	to_chat(user, "There is [charging ? "\a [charging]" : "nothing"] in [src].")
+	. += "There is [charging ? "\a [charging]" : "nothing"] in [src]."
 	if (charging && distance <= 3)
 		var/obj/item/cell/C = charging.get_cell()
 		if (istype(C) && user.client && (!user.progressbars || !user.progressbars[src]))

code/game/machinery/rechargestation.dm

@@ -110,9 +110,9 @@
 			D.upgrade_cooldown = world.time + 1 MINUTE
 			D.master_matrix.apply_upgrades(D)
 
-/obj/machinery/recharge_station/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/machinery/recharge_station/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
-	to_chat(user, "The charge meter reads: [round(chargepercentage())]%.")
+	. += "The charge meter reads: [round(chargepercentage())]%."
 
 /obj/machinery/recharge_station/proc/chargepercentage()
 	if(!cell)

code/game/machinery/spaceheater.dm

@@ -36,14 +36,13 @@
 	if(panel_open)
 		add_overlay("sheater-open")
 
-/obj/machinery/space_heater/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/machinery/space_heater/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
-
-	to_chat(user, "The heater is [on ? "on" : "off"] and the hatch is [panel_open ? "open" : "closed"].")
+	. += "The heater is [on ? "on" : "off"] and the hatch is [panel_open ? "open" : "closed"]."
 	if(panel_open)
-		to_chat(user, "The power cell is [cell ? "installed" : "missing"].")
+		. += "The power cell is [cell ? "installed" : "missing"]."
 	else
-		to_chat(user, "The charge meter reads [cell ? round(cell.percent(),1) : 0]%")
+		. += "The charge meter reads [cell ? round(cell.percent(),1) : 0]%"
 	return
 
 /obj/machinery/space_heater/powered()

code/game/machinery/stargazer.dm

@@ -14,10 +14,10 @@
 	star_system_image = image(icon, null, "stargazer_[SSatlas.current_sector.name]", EFFECTS_ABOVE_LIGHTING_LAYER)
 	power_change()
 
-/obj/machinery/stargazer/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/machinery/stargazer/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(!(stat & BROKEN) && !(stat & NOPOWER))
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] shows the current sector to be <a href='?src=\ref[src];examine=1'>[SSatlas.current_sector.name]</a>."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] shows the current sector to be <a href='?src=\ref[src];examine=1'>[SSatlas.current_sector.name]</a>.")
 
 /obj/machinery/stargazer/power_change()
 	..()

code/game/machinery/status_display.dm

@@ -137,10 +137,10 @@
 			return 1
 	return 0
 
-/obj/machinery/status_display/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/machinery/status_display/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(mode != STATUS_DISPLAY_BLANK && mode != STATUS_DISPLAY_ALERT)
-		to_chat(user, "The display says:<br>\t[sanitize(message1)]<br>\t[sanitize(message2)]")
+		. += "The display says:<br>\t[sanitize(message1)]<br>\t[sanitize(message2)]"
 
 /obj/machinery/status_display/proc/set_message(m1, m2)
 	if(m1)

code/game/machinery/vending_items.dm

@@ -13,12 +13,12 @@
 	w_class = ITEMSIZE_NORMAL
 	var/charges = 0
 
-/obj/item/device/vending_refill/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/device/vending_refill/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(charges > 0)
-		to_chat(user, "It can restock [charges] item(s).")
+		. +=  "It can restock [charges] item(s)."
 	else
-		to_chat(user, "It's empty!")
+		. += SPAN_WARNING("It's empty!")
 
 /obj/item/device/vending_refill/proc/restock_inventory(var/obj/machinery/vending/vendor)
 	if(vendor)

code/game/objects/effects/decals/Cleanable/humans.dm

@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@
 	if (dries)
 		animate(src, color = "#000000", time = drytime, loop = 0, flags = ANIMATION_RELATIVE)
 
-/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood/examine()
+/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	if(dries && world.time > (bleed_time + drytime))
 		name = dryname
 		desc = drydesc
@@ -189,9 +189,9 @@
 	else
 		icon_state = "writing1"
 
-/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood/writing/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood/writing/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
-	to_chat(user, "It reads: <font color='[basecolor]'>\"[message]\"</font>")
+	. +=  "It reads: <font color='[basecolor]'>\"[message]\"</font>"
 
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood/gibs
 	name = "gibs"

code/game/objects/effects/plastic_explosive.dm

@@ -37,10 +37,10 @@
 	pixel_x = pixel_shifts[1]
 	pixel_y = pixel_shifts[2]
 
-/obj/effect/plastic_explosive/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+/obj/effect/plastic_explosive/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(is_adjacent)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("It is set to blow in [round((parent.detonate_time - world.time) / 10)] seconds."))
+		. += SPAN_WARNING("It is set to blow in [round((parent.detonate_time - world.time) / 10)] seconds.")
 
 /obj/effect/plastic_explosive/attack_hand(mob/living/user)
 	to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("\The [src] is solidly attached, it doesn't budge!"))

code/game/objects/items.dm

@@ -323,18 +323,18 @@
 
 	I.forceMove(T)
 
-/obj/item/examine(mob/user, distance)
+/obj/item/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	var/size
 	switch(src.w_class)
-		if (5.0 to INFINITY)
+		if (ITEMSIZE_HUGE to INFINITY)
 			size = "huge"
-		if (4.0 to 5.0)
+		if (ITEMSIZE_LARGE to ITEMSIZE_HUGE)
 			size = "bulky"
-		if (3.0 to 4.0)
+		if (ITEMSIZE_NORMAL to ITEMSIZE_LARGE)
 			size = "normal-sized"
-		if (2.0 to 3.0)
+		if (ITEMSIZE_SMALL to ITEMSIZE_NORMAL)
 			size = "small"
-		if (0 to 2.0)
+		if (0 to ITEMSIZE_SMALL)
 			size = "tiny"
 	//Changed this switch to ranges instead of tiered values, to cope with granularity and also
 	//things outside its range ~Nanako
@@ -342,7 +342,7 @@
 	. = ..(user, distance, "", "It is a [size] item.")
 	var/datum/component/armor/armor_component = GetComponent(/datum/component/armor)
 	if(armor_component)
-		to_chat(user, FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE("\[?\] This item has armor values. <a href=?src=\ref[src];examine_armor=1>\[Show Armor Values\]</a>")))
+		. += FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE("\[?\] This item has armor values. <a href=?src=\ref[src];examine_armor=1>\[Show Armor Values\]</a>"))
 
 /obj/item/Topic(href, href_list)
 	if(href_list["examine_armor"])

code/game/objects/items/airbubble.dm

@@ -82,16 +82,16 @@
 	slowdown = 0
 
 // Examine to see tank pressure
-/obj/structure/closet/airbubble/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/structure/closet/airbubble/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(!isnull(internal_tank))
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>\The [src] has [internal_tank] attached, that displays [round(internal_tank.air_contents.return_pressure() ? internal_tank.air_contents.return_pressure() : 0)] KPa.</span>")
+		. += "<span class='notice'>\The [src] has [internal_tank] attached, that displays [round(internal_tank.air_contents.return_pressure() ? internal_tank.air_contents.return_pressure() : 0)] KPa.</span>"
 	else
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>\The [src] has no tank attached.</span>")
+		. += "<span class='notice'>\The [src] has no tank attached.</span>"
 	if (cell)
-		to_chat(user, "\The [src] has [cell] attached, the charge meter reads [round(cell.percent())]%.")
+		. += "\The [src] has [cell] attached, the charge meter reads [round(cell.percent())]%."
 	else
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[src] has no power cell installed.</span>")
+		. += "<span class='warning'>[src] has no power cell installed.</span>"
 
 /obj/structure/closet/airbubble/can_open()
 	if(zipped)

code/game/objects/items/bodybag.dm

@@ -234,11 +234,11 @@
 		return airtank
 	..()
 
-/obj/structure/closet/body_bag/cryobag/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+/obj/structure/closet/body_bag/cryobag/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
-	to_chat(user,"The stasis meter shows '[stasis_power]x'.")
+	. += "The stasis meter shows '[stasis_power]x'."
 	if(is_adjacent && length(contents)) //The bag's rather thick and opaque from a distance.
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='info'>You peer into \the [src].</span>")
+		. += "<span class='info'>You peer into \the [src].</span>"
 		for(var/mob/living/L in contents)
 			L.examine(arglist(args))
 

code/game/objects/items/contraband.dm

@@ -124,10 +124,10 @@
 	w_class = ITEMSIZE_TINY
 	volume = 50
 
-/obj/item/reagent_containers/powder/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/reagent_containers/powder/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(reagents)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("There's about [reagents.total_volume] unit\s here."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("There's about [reagents.total_volume] unit\s here.")
 
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/powder/Initialize()
 	. = ..()

code/game/objects/items/defib.dm

@@ -62,12 +62,12 @@
 
 	overlays = new_overlays
 
-/obj/item/defibrillator/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/defibrillator/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(bcell)
-		to_chat(user, "The charge meter is showing [bcell.percent()]% charge left.")
+		. += "The charge meter is showing [bcell.percent()]% charge left."
 	else
-		to_chat(user, "There is no cell inside.")
+		. += "There is no cell inside."
 
 /obj/item/defibrillator/ui_action_click()
 	toggle_paddles()

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

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 	var/flush = 0
 	var/mob/living/silicon/ai/carded_ai
 
-/obj/item/aicard/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/aicard/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	var/message = "Status of [carded_ai] is: "
 	if(!carded_ai)
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
 		message += SPAN_NOTICE("active.")
 	else
 		message += SPAN_WARNING("inactive.")
-	to_chat(user, message)
+	. += message
 
 /obj/item/aicard/attack(mob/living/silicon/decoy/M as mob, mob/user as mob, var/target_zone)
 	if (!istype (M, /mob/living/silicon/decoy))

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

@@ -15,12 +15,12 @@
 	if(!augment_type)
 		augment_type = new new_augment(src)
 
-/obj/item/device/augment_implanter/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/device/augment_implanter/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(augment_type)
-		to_chat(user, FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE("\The [augment_type] can be seen floating inside \the [src]'s biogel.")))
+		. += FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE("\The [augment_type] can be seen floating inside \the [src]'s biogel."))
 	else
-		to_chat(user, FONT_SMALL(SPAN_WARNING("It is spent.")))
+		. += FONT_SMALL(SPAN_WARNING("It is spent."))
 
 /obj/item/device/augment_implanter/afterattack(mob/living/L, mob/user, proximity)
 	if(!proximity)

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

@@ -477,17 +477,17 @@
 	playsound(usr, 'sound/machines/click.ogg', 50)
 	update_icon()
 
-/obj/item/auto_cpr/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+/obj/item/auto_cpr/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(!is_adjacent)
 		return
-	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src]'s [EPP] is currently [epp_mode ? "on" : "off"], while the Auto CPR is [cpr_mode ? "on" : "off"]."))
+	. += SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src]'s [EPP] is currently [epp_mode ? "on" : "off"], while the Auto CPR is [cpr_mode ? "on" : "off"].")
 	if(battery)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("It currently has a battery with [battery.percent()]% charge."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("It currently has a battery with [battery.percent()]% charge.")
 	if(tank)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("It has [icon2html(tank, user)] \the [tank] installed. The meter shows [round(tank.air_contents.return_pressure())]kPa, \
-		with the pressure set to [round(tank.distribute_pressure)]kPa.[epp_active ? " The [EPP] is active." : ""]"))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("It has [icon2html(tank, user)] \the [tank] installed. The meter shows [round(tank.air_contents.return_pressure())]kPa, \
+		with the pressure set to [round(tank.distribute_pressure)]kPa.[epp_active ? " The [EPP] is active." : ""]")
 	if(breath_mask)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("It has [icon2html(breath_mask, user)] \the [breath_mask] installed."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("It has [icon2html(breath_mask, user)] \the [breath_mask] installed.")
 
 #undef EPP

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

@@ -12,9 +12,9 @@
 	var/loaded = 1
 	var/mode = "completely"
 
-/obj/item/device/dociler/examine(var/mob/user)
+/obj/item/device/dociler/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
-	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>It is currently set to [mode] docile mode.</span>")
+	. += "<span class='notice'>It is currently set to [mode] docile mode.</span>"
 
 /obj/item/device/dociler/attack_self(var/mob/user)
 	if(mode == "somewhat")

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

@@ -17,13 +17,13 @@
 
 	var/last_use = 0
 
-/obj/item/device/flash/examine(mob/user, distance)
+/obj/item/device/flash/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(!broken)
 		var/num_charges = max(0, max_charges - times_used)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("The charge indicator shows [num_charges] charge[num_charges == 1 ? "" : "s"] remain[num_charges == 1 ? "s" : ""]."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("The charge indicator shows [num_charges] charge[num_charges == 1 ? "" : "s"] remain[num_charges == 1 ? "s" : ""].")
 	else
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("\The [src]'s bulb is burnt out!"))
+		. += SPAN_WARNING("\The [src]'s bulb is burnt out!")
 
 /obj/item/device/flash/proc/clumsy_check(mob/user)
 	if(user && (user.is_clumsy()) && prob(50))

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

@@ -33,13 +33,13 @@
 	radiation_count = SSradiation.get_rads_at_turf(get_turf(src))
 	update_icon()
 
-/obj/item/device/geiger/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/device/geiger/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	var/msg = "[scanning ? "ambient" : "stored"] Radiation level: [radiation_count ? radiation_count : "0"] IU/s."
 	if(radiation_count > RAD_LEVEL_LOW)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("[msg]"))
+		. += SPAN_WARNING("[msg]")
 	else
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("[msg]"))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("[msg]")
 
 /obj/item/device/geiger/attack_self(mob/user)
 	scanning = !scanning

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

@@ -21,10 +21,10 @@
 	unload_warrant()
 	return ..()
 
-/obj/item/device/holowarrant/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+/obj/item/device/holowarrant/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(selected_warrant)
-		to_chat(user, "It's a holographic warrant for '[selected_warrant.name]'.")
+		. += "It's a holographic warrant for '[selected_warrant.name]'."
 
 /obj/item/device/holowarrant/attack_self(mob/living/user as mob)
 	if(!LAZYLEN(SSrecords.warrants))

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

@@ -124,14 +124,14 @@
 		M.update_inv_r_ear()
 		M.update_inv_head()
 
-/obj/item/device/flashlight/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+/obj/item/device/flashlight/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(power_use && brightness_level)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] is set to [brightness_level]."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] is set to [brightness_level].")
 		if(cell)
-			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] has \a [cell] attached. It has [round(cell.percent())]% charge remaining."))
+			. += SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] has \a [cell] attached. It has [round(cell.percent())]% charge remaining.")
 	if(light_wedge && isturf(loc))
-		to_chat(user, FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] is facing [dir2text(dir)].")))
+		. += FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] is facing [dir2text(dir)]."))
 
 /obj/item/device/flashlight/attack_self(mob/user)
 	if(always_on)

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

@@ -72,12 +72,12 @@
 	failmsg = "The [name]'s refill light blinks red."
 	..()
 
-/obj/item/device/lightreplacer/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+/obj/item/device/lightreplacer/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(distance <= 2)
-		to_chat(user, "It has [uses] lights remaining.")
+		. += "It has [uses] lights remaining."
 		if (store_broken)
-			to_chat(user, "It is storing [stored()]/[max_stored] broken lights.")
+			. += "It is storing [stored()]/[max_stored] broken lights."
 
 /obj/item/device/lightreplacer/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user)
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/stack/material) && W.get_material_name() == "glass")

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

@@ -76,17 +76,17 @@
 		status = STATUS_ACTIVE
 		attach(newtarget)
 
-/obj/item/device/magnetic_lock/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/device/magnetic_lock/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 
 	if (status == STATUS_BROKEN)
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='danger'>It looks broken!</span>")
+		. += "<span class='danger'>It looks broken!</span>"
 	else
 		if (powercell)
 			var/power = round(powercell.charge / powercell.maxcharge * 100)
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>The powercell is at [power]% charge.</span>")
+			. += "<span class='notice'>The powercell is at [power]% charge.</span>"
 		else
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>It has no powercell to power it!")
+			. += "<span class='warning'>It has no powercell to power it!"
 
 /obj/item/device/magnetic_lock/attack_hand(var/mob/user)
 	add_fingerprint(user)

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

@@ -69,9 +69,9 @@
 		user.drop_from_inventory(src,O)
 		qdel(src)
 
-/obj/item/device/modkit/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/device/modkit/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
-	to_chat(user, "It looks as though it modifies voidsuits to fit [target_species] users.")
+	. += "It looks as though it modifies voidsuits to fit [target_species] users."
 
 /obj/item/device/modkit/tajaran
 	name = "tajaran voidsuit modification kit"

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

@@ -289,9 +289,9 @@
 		playsound(get_turf(src), 'sound/effects/spray3.ogg', 30, 1, -6)
 	return .
 
-/obj/item/device/paint_sprayer/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/device/paint_sprayer/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
-	to_chat(user, "It is configured to produce the '[decal]' decal with a direction of '[paint_dir]' using [paint_colour] paint.")
+	. += "It is configured to produce the '[SPAN_NOTICE(decal)]' decal with a direction of '[SPAN_NOTICE(paint_dir)]' using [SPAN_NOTICE(paint_colour)] paint."
 
 /obj/item/device/paint_sprayer/verb/choose_colour()
 	set name = "Choose Colour"

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

@@ -13,10 +13,11 @@
 	var/upkeep_cost = 2
 	var/obj/aura/personal_shield/device/shield
 
-/obj/item/device/personal_shield/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+/obj/item/device/personal_shield/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(is_adjacent)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] has [cell.charge] charge remaining. Shield upkeep costs [upkeep_cost] charge, and blocking a shot costs [charge_per_shot] charge."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] has [cell.charge] charge remaining.")
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("Shield upkeep costs [upkeep_cost] charge, and blocking a shot costs [SPAN_NOTICE(charge_per_shot)] charge.")
 
 /obj/item/device/personal_shield/Initialize()
 	. = ..()

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

@@ -31,6 +31,6 @@
 /obj/item/device/pipe_painter/attack_self(var/mob/user)
 	mode = tgui_input_list(user, "Which colour do you want to use?", "Pipe Painter", modes, mode)
 
-/obj/item/device/pipe_painter/examine(var/mob/user)
+/obj/item/device/pipe_painter/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
-	to_chat(user, "It is in [mode] mode.")
+	. +=  "It is in [mode] mode."

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

@@ -17,10 +17,10 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(teleportbeacons)
 	GLOB.teleportbeacons -= src
 	return ..()
 
-/obj/item/device/radio/beacon/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/device/radio/beacon/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(anchored)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("It's been secured to the ground with anchoring screws."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("It's been secured to the ground with anchoring screws.")
 
 /obj/item/device/radio/beacon/attack_hand(mob/user)
 	if(anchored)

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

@@ -56,14 +56,14 @@
 /obj/item/device/radio/headset/list_channels(var/mob/user)
 	return list_secure_channels()
 
-/obj/item/device/radio/headset/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+/obj/item/device/radio/headset/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 
 	if(!(is_adjacent && radio_desc))
 		return
 
-	to_chat(user, "The following channels are available:")
-	to_chat(user, radio_desc)
+	. += "The following channels are available:"
+	. += radio_desc
 
 /obj/item/device/radio/headset/setupRadioDescription()
 	if(translate_binary || translate_hivenet)

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

@@ -515,13 +515,13 @@ var/global/list/default_interrogation_channels = list(
 	return get_hearers_in_view(canhear_range, src)
 
 
-/obj/item/device/radio/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+/obj/item/device/radio/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(show_modify_on_examine && (distance <= 1))
 		if (b_stat)
-			user.show_message("<span class='notice'>\The [src] can be attached and modified!</span>")
+			. += SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] can be attached and modified!")
 		else
-			user.show_message("<span class='notice'>\The [src] can not be modified or attached!</span>")
+			. += SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] can not be modified or attached!")
 
 /obj/item/device/radio/attackby(obj/item/W as obj, mob/user as mob)
 	..()

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

@@ -25,11 +25,11 @@
 	camera = new(src)
 	become_hearing_sensitive(ROUNDSTART_TRAIT)
 
-/obj/item/device/spy_bug/examine(mob/user, distance)
+/obj/item/device/spy_bug/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(distance <= 0)
-		to_chat(user, "It's a tiny camera, microphone, and transmission device in a happy union.")
-		to_chat(user, "Needs to be both configured and brought in contact with monitor device to be fully functional.")
+		. += "It's a tiny camera, microphone, and transmission device in a happy union."
+		. += "Needs to be both configured and brought in contact with monitor device to be fully functional."
 
 /obj/item/device/spy_bug/attack_self(mob/user)
 	radio.set_broadcasting(!radio.get_broadcasting())
@@ -68,10 +68,10 @@
 	radio = new(src)
 	become_hearing_sensitive(ROUNDSTART_TRAIT)
 
-/obj/item/device/spy_monitor/examine(mob/user, distance)
+/obj/item/device/spy_monitor/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(distance <= 1)
-		to_chat(user, "The time '12:00' is blinking in the corner of the screen and \the [src] looks very cheaply made.")
+		. += "The time '12:00' is blinking in the corner of the screen and \the [src] looks very cheaply made."
 
 /obj/item/device/spy_monitor/attack_self(mob/user)
 	if(operating)

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

@@ -210,7 +210,7 @@
 		M.update_inv_back()
 		M.update_inv_s_store()
 
-/obj/item/device/suit_cooling_unit/examine(mob/user, distance)
+/obj/item/device/suit_cooling_unit/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 
 	if(!distance <= 1)
@@ -218,26 +218,26 @@
 
 	if(on)
 		if(attached_to_suit(src.loc))
-			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("It's switched on and running."))
+			. += 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]."))
+				. += 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."))
+			. += SPAN_NOTICE("It's switched on, but not attached to anything.")
 	else
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("It is switched off."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("It is switched off.")
 
 	if(cover_open)
 		if(cell)
-			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("The panel is open, exposing \the [cell]."))
+			. += SPAN_NOTICE("The panel is open, exposing \the [cell].")
 		else
-			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("The panel is open."))
+			. += SPAN_NOTICE("The panel is open.")
 
 	if(cell)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("The charge meter reads [round(cell.percent())]%."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("The charge meter reads [round(cell.percent())]%.")
 	else
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("It doesn't have a power cell installed."))
+		. += 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/tvcamera.dm

@@ -25,10 +25,10 @@
 	GLOB.listening_objects += src
 	. = ..()
 
-/obj/item/device/tvcamera/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/device/tvcamera/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
-	to_chat(user, "Video feed is currently: [camera.status ? "<span style='color: rgb(51, 204, 51);font-weight: bold;'>Online</span>" : "<span style='color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;'>Offline</span>"]")
-	to_chat(user, "Audio feed is currently: [radio.get_broadcasting() ? "<span style='color: rgb(51, 204, 51); font-weight: bold;'>Online</span>" : "<span style='color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;'>Offline</span>"]")
+	. += "Video feed is currently: [camera.status ? "<span style='color: rgb(51, 204, 51);font-weight: bold;'>Online</span>" : "<span style='color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;'>Offline</span>"]"
+	. += "Audio feed is currently: [radio.get_broadcasting() ? "<span style='color: rgb(51, 204, 51); font-weight: bold;'>Online</span>" : "<span style='color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;'>Offline</span>"]"
 
 /obj/item/device/tvcamera/attack_self(mob/user)
 	add_fingerprint(user)

code/game/objects/items/ipc_overloaders.dm

@@ -31,13 +31,13 @@
 	else
 		icon_state = "[initial(icon_state)]-[initial(uses)-uses]"
 
-/obj/item/ipc_overloader/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+/obj/item/ipc_overloader/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(is_adjacent)
 		if(uses)
-			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("It has <b>[uses]</b> uses left."))
+			. += SPAN_NOTICE("It has <b>[uses]</b> uses left.")
 		else
-			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("It's totally spent."))
+			. += SPAN_WARNING("It's totally spent.")
 
 /obj/item/ipc_overloader/attack_self(mob/user)
 	if(!uses)
@@ -271,11 +271,11 @@
 	icon_state = "box"
 	return ..()
 
-/obj/item/storage/overloader/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/storage/overloader/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	var/obj/item/ipc_overloader/overloader = locate() in contents
 	if(overloader)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("This one has a <b>[overloader.name]</b> inside."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("This one has a <b>[overloader.name]</b> inside.")
 
 /obj/item/storage/overloader/open(mob/user)
 	..()

code/game/objects/items/knitting.dm

@@ -39,11 +39,11 @@
 		QDEL_NULL(ball)
 	return ..()
 
-/obj/item/knittingneedles/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+/obj/item/knittingneedles/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(is_adjacent)
 		if(ball)
-			to_chat(user, "There is \the [ball] between the needles.")
+			. += "There is \the [ball] between the needles."
 
 /obj/item/knittingneedles/update_icon()
 	if(working)

code/game/objects/items/paintkit.dm

@@ -7,9 +7,9 @@
 	var/new_icon_file
 	var/uses = 1        // Uses before the kit deletes itself.
 
-/obj/item/device/kit/examine()
+/obj/item/device/kit/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
-	to_chat(usr, "It has [uses] use\s left.")
+	. += "It has [uses] use\s left."
 
 /obj/item/device/kit/use(var/amt, var/mob/user)
 	uses -= amt

code/game/objects/items/recharger_backpack.dm

@@ -17,10 +17,10 @@
 	//To update the icon based on the power cell charge we spawn with
 	update_icon()
 
-/obj/item/recharger_backpack/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/recharger_backpack/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(powersupply)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("The backpack display shows that the installed power cell is at [round(powersupply.percent())]%."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("The backpack display shows that the installed power cell is at [round(powersupply.percent())]%.")
 
 /obj/item/recharger_backpack/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/cell) && !powersupply)

code/game/objects/items/skrell.dm

@@ -15,9 +15,9 @@
 	. = ..()
 	pick_constellation()
 
-/obj/item/stellascope/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/stellascope/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
-	to_chat(user, "\The [src] displays the \"[selected_constellation]\".")
+	. += "\The [src] displays the \"[selected_constellation]\"."
 
 /obj/item/stellascope/throw_impact(atom/hit_atom)
 	..()
@@ -92,10 +92,10 @@
 	STOP_PROCESSING(SSprocessing, src)
 	return ..()
 
-/obj/item/skrell_projector/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/skrell_projector/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(selected_world && working)
-		to_chat(user, "\The [src] displays a hologram of [selected_world].")
+		. += "\The [src] displays a hologram of [selected_world]."
 
 /obj/item/skrell_projector/attack_self(mob/user as mob)
 	working = !working

code/game/objects/items/spirit_board.dm

@@ -7,9 +7,9 @@
 	var/planchette = "A"
 	var/lastuser = null
 
-/obj/item/spirit_board/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/spirit_board/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
-	to_chat(user, "The planchette is sitting at \"[planchette]\".")
+	. += "The planchette is sitting at \"[planchette]\"."
 
 /obj/item/spirit_board/attack_hand(mob/user)
 	if(!isturf(loc)) //so if you want to play the use the board, you need to put it down somewhere

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

@@ -70,14 +70,14 @@
 	else
 		icon_state = "[initial(icon_state)]_3"
 
-/obj/item/stack/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+/obj/item/stack/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(is_adjacent)
 		if(!iscoil())
 			if(!uses_charge)
-				to_chat(user, "There [src.amount == 1 ? "is" : "are"] <b>[src.amount]</b> [src.singular_name]\s in the stack.")
+				. += "There [src.amount == 1 ? "is" : "are"] <b>[src.amount]</b> [src.singular_name]\s in the stack."
 			else
-				to_chat(user, "You have enough charge to produce <b>[get_amount()]</b>.")
+				. += "You have enough charge to produce <b>[get_amount()]</b>."
 
 /obj/item/stack/attack_self(mob/user)
 	list_recipes(user, recipes)

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

@@ -61,10 +61,10 @@
 		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("This object is far too large to wrap!"))
 	return
 
-/obj/item/stack/wrapping_paper/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+/obj/item/stack/wrapping_paper/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(distance <= 1)
-		to_chat(user, "There [amount == 1 ? "is" : "are"] about [amount] [singular_name]\s of paper left!")
+		. += "There [amount == 1 ? "is" : "are"] about [amount] [singular_name]\s of paper left!"
 
 /obj/item/stack/wrapping_paper/attack(mob/target, mob/user)
 	if(!ishuman(target))

code/game/objects/items/toys.dm

@@ -409,10 +409,10 @@
 	attack_verb = list("attacked", "struck", "hit")
 	var/dart_count = 5
 
-/obj/item/toy/crossbow/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+/obj/item/toy/crossbow/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(distance <= 2 && dart_count)
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>\The [src] is loaded with [dart_count] foam dart\s.</span>")
+		. += "<span class='notice'>\The [src] is loaded with [dart_count] foam dart\s.</span>"
 
 /obj/item/toy/crossbow/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/toy/ammo/crossbow))

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

@@ -61,10 +61,10 @@
 /obj/item/rfd/proc/can_use(var/mob/user,var/turf/T)
 	return (user.Adjacent(T) && user.get_active_hand() == src && !user.stat && !user.restrained())
 
-/obj/item/rfd/examine(var/mob/user)
+/obj/item/rfd/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(loc == user)
-		to_chat(user, "It currently holds [stored_matter]/30 matter units.")
+		. += "It currently holds [stored_matter]/30 matter units."
 
 /obj/item/rfd/attack_self(mob/user)
 	//Change the mode
@@ -538,13 +538,13 @@
 /obj/item/rfd/transformer/attack_self(mob/user)
 	return
 
-/obj/item/rfd/transformer/examine(var/mob/user)
+/obj/item/rfd/transformer/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(loc == user)
 		if(malftransformermade)
-			to_chat(user, "There is already a transformer machine made!")
+			. += "There is already a transformer machine made!"
 		else
-			to_chat(user, "It is ready to deploy a transformer machine.")
+			. += "It is ready to deploy a transformer machine."
 
 /obj/item/rfd/transformer/afterattack(atom/A, mob/user as mob, proximity)
 
@@ -671,11 +671,11 @@
 		"Omni Gas Filter" = PIPE_OMNI_FILTER
 	)
 
-/obj/item/rfd/piping/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/rfd/piping/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
-	to_chat(user, FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE("Change pipe category by ALT-clicking, change pipe selection by using in-hand.")))
-	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("Selected pipe category: <b>[selected_mode]</b>"))
-	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("Selected pipe: <b>[pipe_examine]</b>"))
+	. += FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE("Change pipe category by ALT-clicking, change pipe selection by using in-hand."))
+	. += SPAN_NOTICE("Selected pipe category: <b>[selected_mode]</b>.")
+	. += SPAN_NOTICE("Selected pipe: <b>[pipe_examine]</b>.")
 
 /obj/item/rfd/piping/afterattack(atom/A, mob/user, proximity)
 	if(!proximity || !isturf(A))

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

@@ -20,11 +20,11 @@
 	unset_registered_user(registered_user)
 	return ..()
 
-/obj/item/card/id/syndicate/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+/obj/item/card/id/syndicate/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(is_adjacent)
 		if(user == registered_user)
-			to_chat(user, FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE("It is at [charge]/[initial(charge)] charge.")))
+			. += FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE("It is at [charge]/[initial(charge)] charge."))
 
 /obj/item/card/id/syndicate/process()
 	if(electronic_warfare)

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

@@ -1024,10 +1024,10 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 /obj/item/trash/cigbutt/roll
 	icon_state = "rollbutt"
 
-/obj/item/clothing/mask/smokable/cigarette/rolled/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/clothing/mask/smokable/cigarette/rolled/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(filter)
-		to_chat(user, "Capped off one end with a filter.")
+		. += "It's capped off one end with a filter."
 
 /obj/item/clothing/mask/smokable/cigarette/rolled/update_icon()
 	. = ..()

code/game/objects/items/weapons/circuitboards/circuitboard.dm

@@ -22,19 +22,20 @@
 	var/list/req_components
 	var/contain_parts = 1
 
-/obj/item/circuitboard/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/circuitboard/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
+
 	if(build_path)
 		var/obj/machine = new build_path // instantiate to get the name and desc
-		to_chat(user, FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE("This circuitboard will build a <b>[capitalize_first_letters(machine.name)]</b>: [machine.desc]")))
+		. +=  FONT_SMALL(SPAN_NOTICE("This circuitboard will build a <b>[capitalize_first_letters(machine.name)]</b>: [machine.desc]"))
 	if(board_type == BOARD_COMPUTER) // does not have build components, only goes into a frame
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("This board is used inside a <b>computer frame</b>."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("This board is used inside a <b>computer frame</b>.")
 	else if(req_components)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("To build this machine, you will require:"))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("To build this machine, you will require:")
 		for(var/I in req_components)
 			if(req_components[I] > 0)
 				var/obj/component = new I // instantiate to get the name
-				to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("- [num2text(req_components[I])] <b>[capitalize_first_letters(component.name)]</b>"))
+				. += SPAN_NOTICE("- [num2text(req_components[I])] <b>[capitalize_first_letters(component.name)]</b>")
 
 //Called when the circuitboard is used to contruct a new machine.
 /obj/item/circuitboard/proc/construct(var/obj/machinery/M)

code/game/objects/items/weapons/circuitboards/machinery/unary_atmos.dm

@@ -14,9 +14,9 @@
 		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>\The [user] adjusts the jumper on the [src]'s port configuration pins.</span>", "<span class='notice'>You adjust the jumper on the port configuration pins. Now set to [dir2text(machine_dir)].</span>")
 	return
 
-/obj/item/circuitboard/unary_atmos/examine()
+/obj/item/circuitboard/unary_atmos/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
-	to_chat(usr, "The jumper is connecting the [dir2text(machine_dir)] pins.")
+	. += "The jumper is connecting the [dir2text(machine_dir)] pins."
 
 /obj/item/circuitboard/unary_atmos/construct(var/obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/U)
 	//TODO: Move this stuff into the relevant constructor when pipe/construction.dm is cleaned up.

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

@@ -138,12 +138,12 @@
 			return
 	..()
 
-/obj/item/cloaking_device/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/cloaking_device/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if (!cell)
-		to_chat(user, "It needs a power cell to function.")
+		. += SPAN_WARNING("It needs a power cell to function.")
 	else
-		to_chat(user, "It has [cell.percent()]% power remaining")
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("It has [cell.percent()]% power remaining.")
 
 /obj/item/cloaking_device/process()
 	if (!cell || !cell.checked_use(power_usage*CELLRATE))

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

@@ -42,12 +42,12 @@
 	icon_empty = "ccigoff"
 	icon_on = "ccigon"
 
-/obj/item/clothing/mask/smokable/ecig/simple/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/clothing/mask/smokable/ecig/simple/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(ec_cartridge)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("There are [round(ec_cartridge.reagents.total_volume, 1)] unit\s of liquid remaining."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("There are [round(ec_cartridge.reagents.total_volume, 1)] unit\s of liquid remaining.")
 	else
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("There's no cartridge connected."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("There's no cartridge connected.")
 
 /obj/item/clothing/mask/smokable/ecig/util
 	name = "electronic cigarette"
@@ -61,20 +61,20 @@
 	. = ..()
 	color = pick(ecig_colors)
 
-/obj/item/clothing/mask/smokable/ecig/util/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/clothing/mask/smokable/ecig/util/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(ec_cartridge)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("There are [round(ec_cartridge.reagents.total_volume, 1)] unit\s of liquid remaining."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("There are [round(ec_cartridge.reagents.total_volume, 1)] unit\s of liquid remaining.")
 	else
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("There's no cartridge connected."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("There's no cartridge connected.")
 	if(cig_cell)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("The power meter shows that there's about [round(cig_cell.percent(), 5)]% power remaining."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("The power meter shows that there's about [round(cig_cell.percent(), 5)]% power remaining.")
 	else
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("There's no power cell connected."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("There's no power cell connected.")
 	if(active)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("It is currently turned on."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("It is currently turned on.")
 	else
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("It is currently turned off."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("It is currently turned off.")
 
 /obj/item/clothing/mask/smokable/ecig/deluxe
 	name = "deluxe electronic cigarette"
@@ -85,16 +85,16 @@
 	icon_on = "pcigon"
 	cell_type = /obj/item/cell/device/high
 
-/obj/item/clothing/mask/smokable/ecig/deluxe/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/clothing/mask/smokable/ecig/deluxe/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(ec_cartridge)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("There are [round(ec_cartridge.reagents.total_volume, 1)] unit\s of liquid remaining."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("There are [round(ec_cartridge.reagents.total_volume, 1)] unit\s of liquid remaining.")
 	else
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("There's no cartridge connected."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("There's no cartridge connected.")
 	if(cig_cell)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("The power meter shows that there's about [round(cig_cell.percent(), 1)]% power remaining."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("The power meter shows that there's about [round(cig_cell.percent(), 1)]% power remaining.")
 	else
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("There's no power cell connected."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("There's no power cell connected.")
 
 /obj/item/clothing/mask/smokable/ecig/proc/deactivate()
 	active = FALSE
@@ -248,9 +248,9 @@
 	volume = 20
 	atom_flags = ATOM_FLAG_OPEN_CONTAINER
 
-/obj/item/reagent_containers/ecig_cartridge/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/reagent_containers/ecig_cartridge/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
-	to_chat(user, "The cartridge has [reagents.total_volume] unit\s of liquid remaining.")
+	. += SPAN_NOTICE("The cartridge has [reagents.total_volume] unit\s of liquid remaining.")
 
 //flavours
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/ecig_cartridge/blank

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

@@ -56,21 +56,21 @@
 		to_chat(user,"<span class='notice'>\The reagents inside [src] are already secured!</span>")
 	return
 
-/obj/item/reagent_containers/extinguisher_refill/examine(mob/user, distance) //Copied from inhalers.
+/obj/item/reagent_containers/extinguisher_refill/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(!distance <= 2)
 		return
 
 	if(is_open_container())
 		if(LAZYLEN(reagents?.reagent_volumes))
-			to_chat(user,"<span class='notice'>It contains [round(reagents.total_volume, accuracy)] units of non-aerosol mix.</span>")
+			. += SPAN_NOTICE("It contains [round(reagents.total_volume, accuracy)] units of non-aerosol mix.")
 		else
-			to_chat(user,"<span class='notice'>It is empty.</span>")
+			. += SPAN_NOTICE("It is empty.")
 	else
 		if(LAZYLEN(reagents?.reagent_volumes))
-			to_chat(user,"<span class='notice'>The reagents are secured in the aerosol mix.</span>")
+			. += SPAN_NOTICE("The reagents are secured in the aerosol mix.")
 		else
-			to_chat(user,"<span class='notice'>The cartridge seems spent.</span>")
+			. += SPAN_NOTICE("The cartridge seems spent.")
 
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/extinguisher_refill/filled
 	name = "extinguisher refiller (monoammonium phosphate)"
@@ -128,11 +128,11 @@
 	reagents.add_reagent(/singleton/reagent/toxin/fertilizer/monoammoniumphosphate, max_water)
 	..()
 
-/obj/item/extinguisher/examine(mob/user, distance)
+/obj/item/extinguisher/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(distance <= 0)
-		to_chat(user,"\The [src] contains [src.reagents.total_volume] units of reagents.")
-		to_chat(user,"The safety is [safety ? "on" : "off"].")
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] contains [src.reagents.total_volume] units of reagents.")
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("The safety is [safety ? "on" : "off"].")
 	return
 
 /obj/item/extinguisher/attack(mob/living/M, mob/living/user, target_zone)

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

@@ -34,17 +34,17 @@
 		welding_tool.forceMove(src)
 	update_icon()
 
-/obj/item/flamethrower/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+/obj/item/flamethrower/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(is_adjacent)
 		if(gas_tank)
-			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("Release pressure is set to [throw_amount] kPa. The tank has about [round(gas_tank.air_contents.return_pressure(), 10)] kPa left in it."))
+			. += SPAN_NOTICE("Release pressure is set to [throw_amount] kPa. The tank has about [round(gas_tank.air_contents.return_pressure(), 10)] kPa left in it.")
 		else
-			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("It has no gas tank installed."))
+			. += SPAN_WARNING("It has no gas tank installed.")
 		if(igniter)
-			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("It has \an [igniter] installed."))
+			. += SPAN_NOTICE("It has \an [igniter] installed.")
 		else
-			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("It has no igniter installed."))
+			. += SPAN_WARNING("It has no igniter installed.")
 
 /obj/item/flamethrower/Destroy()
 	QDEL_NULL(welding_tool)

code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/chem_grenade.dm

@@ -111,10 +111,10 @@
 			else
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>\The [W] is empty.</span>")
 
-/obj/item/grenade/chem_grenade/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/grenade/chem_grenade/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(detonator)
-		to_chat(user, "With attached [detonator.name]")
+		. += "With attached [detonator.name]"
 
 /obj/item/grenade/chem_grenade/activate(mob/user as mob)
 	if(active) return

code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/grenade.dm

@@ -30,15 +30,15 @@
 		return 0
 	return 1
 
-/obj/item/grenade/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+/obj/item/grenade/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(distance <= 0)
 		if(det_time > 1)
-			to_chat(user, "The timer is set to [det_time/10] seconds.")
+			. += SPAN_NOTICE("The timer is set to [det_time/10] seconds.")
 			return
 		if(det_time == null)
 			return
-		to_chat(user, "\The [src] is set for instant detonation.")
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] is set for instant detonation.")
 
 /obj/item/grenade/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user)
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/gun/launcher/grenade))

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

@@ -263,10 +263,10 @@
 		QDEL_NULL(explosive)
 	return ..()
 
-/obj/item/material/twohanded/spear/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/material/twohanded/spear/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(explosive)
-		to_chat(user, "It has \the [explosive] strapped to it.")
+		. += "It has \the [explosive] strapped to it."
 
 /obj/item/material/twohanded/spear/attackby(var/obj/item/I, var/mob/living/user)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/organ/external/head))
@@ -472,12 +472,12 @@
 
 	RemoveFuel(FuelToRemove)
 
-/obj/item/material/twohanded/chainsaw/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+/obj/item/material/twohanded/chainsaw/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(distance <= 1)
-		to_chat(user, "A heavy-duty chainsaw meant for cutting wood. Contains <b>[round(REAGENT_VOLUME(reagents, fuel_type))]</b> unit\s of fuel.")
+		. += "A heavy-duty chainsaw meant for cutting wood. Contains <b>[round(REAGENT_VOLUME(reagents, fuel_type))]</b> unit\s of fuel."
 		if(powered)
-			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("It is currently powered on."))
+			. += SPAN_NOTICE("It is currently powered on.")
 
 /obj/item/material/twohanded/chainsaw/attack(mob/M as mob, mob/living/user as mob)
 	. = ..()

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

@@ -111,6 +111,6 @@
 	if(reagents.total_volume < 30)
 		reagents.add_reagent(refill_reagent, refill_rate)
 
-/obj/item/mop/advanced/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/mop/advanced/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
-	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("\The condenser switch is set to <b>[refill_enabled ? "ON" : "OFF"]</b>."))
+	. += SPAN_NOTICE("\The condenser switch is set to <b>[refill_enabled ? "ON" : "OFF"]</b>.")

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

@@ -31,10 +31,10 @@ var/list/tape_roll_applications = list()
 	var/crumpled = 0
 	var/icon_base
 
-/obj/item/tape/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+/obj/item/tape/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(LAZYLEN(crumplers) && is_adjacent)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("\The [initial(name)] has been crumpled by [english_list(crumplers)]."))
+		. += SPAN_WARNING("\The [initial(name)] has been crumpled by [english_list(crumplers)].")
 
 /obj/item/taperoll/police
 	name = "police tape"
@@ -90,10 +90,10 @@ var/list/tape_roll_applications = list()
 	icon_base = "engineering"
 	var/shield_marker = FALSE
 
-/obj/item/tape/engineering/examine(mob/user, distance)
+/obj/item/tape/engineering/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(shield_marker)
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("This strip of tape has been modified to serve as a marker for emergency shield generators to lock onto."))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("This strip of tape has been modified to serve as a marker for emergency shield generators to lock onto.")
 
 /obj/item/tape/engineering/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user)
 	if(W.ismultitool())

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

@@ -90,13 +90,13 @@
 			damage(damage)
 	..()
 
-/obj/item/storage/box/examine(var/mob/user)
+/obj/item/storage/box/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if (health < maxHealth)
 		if (health >= (maxHealth * 0.5))
-			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("It is slightly torn."))
+			. += SPAN_WARNING("It is slightly torn.")
 		else
-			to_chat(user, SPAN_DANGER("It is full of tears and holes."))
+			. += 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/fancy.dm

@@ -73,14 +73,14 @@
 		update_icon()
 	. = ..()
 
-/obj/item/storage/box/fancy/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/storage/box/fancy/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(!icon_type || !storage_type)
 		return
 	if(contents.len <= 0)
-		to_chat(user, "There are no [src.icon_type]s left in the [src.storage_type].")
+		. += "There are no [src.icon_type]s left in the [src.storage_type]."
 	else
-		to_chat(user, "There [src.contents.len == 1 ? "is" : "are"] <b>[src.contents.len]</b> [src.icon_type]\s left in \the [src.storage_type].")
+		. += "There [src.contents.len == 1 ? "is" : "are"] <b>[src.contents.len]</b> [src.icon_type]\s left in \the [src.storage_type]."
 
 /*
  * Donut Box

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

@@ -35,9 +35,9 @@ MRE Stuff
 /obj/item/storage/mre/attack_self(mob/user)
 	open(user)
 
-/obj/item/storage/box/fancy/mre/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/storage/box/fancy/mre/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
-	to_chat(user, meal_desc)
+	. += meal_desc
 
 /obj/item/storage/box/fancy/mre/menu2
 	name = "\improper MRE, menu 2"

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

@@ -28,10 +28,10 @@
 	max_storage_space = 16
 	use_sound = 'sound/items/storage/briefcase.ogg'
 
-/obj/item/storage/secure/examine(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent)
+/obj/item/storage/secure/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(distance <= 1)
-		to_chat(user, text("The service panel is [src.open ? "open" : "closed"]."))
+		. += "The service panel is [src.open ? "open" : "closed"]."
 
 /obj/item/storage/secure/attackby(obj/item/W as obj, mob/user as mob)
 	if(locked)

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

@@ -94,10 +94,10 @@
 	QDEL_NULL(closer)
 	return ..()
 
-/obj/item/storage/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/storage/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(isobserver(user))
-		to_chat(user, "It contains: [counting_english_list(contents)]")
+		. += "It contains: [counting_english_list(contents)]"
 
 /obj/item/storage/MouseDrop(obj/over_object)
 	if(!canremove)

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

@@ -59,14 +59,14 @@
 	else
 		set_light(0)
 
-/obj/item/melee/baton/examine(mob/user, distance)
+/obj/item/melee/baton/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(!distance <= 1)
 		return
 	if(bcell)
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>The baton is [round(bcell.percent())]% charged.</span>")
+		. += "<span class='notice'>The baton is [round(bcell.percent())]% charged.</span>"
 	else
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>The baton does not have a power source installed.</span>")
+		. += "<span class='warning'>The baton does not have a power source installed.</span>"
 
 /obj/item/melee/baton/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user)
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/cell))

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

@@ -120,10 +120,10 @@
 	var/recharge_time = 1 MINUTE
 	var/when_recharge = 0
 
-/obj/item/syndie/teleporter/examine(mob/user, distance)
+/obj/item/syndie/teleporter/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(!ready_to_use && burglars.is_antagonist(user.mind))
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("Charging: [num2loadingbar(world.time / when_recharge)]"))
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("Charging: [num2loadingbar(world.time / when_recharge)]")
 
 /obj/item/syndie/teleporter/set_initial_maptext()
 	held_maptext = SMALL_FONTS(7, "Ready")

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

@@ -45,10 +45,10 @@
 	var/volume_rate = 500              //Needed for borg jetpack transfer
 	action_button_name = "Toggle Jetpack"
 
-/obj/item/tank/jetpack/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/item/tank/jetpack/get_examine_text(mob/user, distance, is_adjacent, infix, suffix)
 	. = ..()
 	if(air_contents.total_moles < 5)
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='danger'>The meter on \the [src] indicates you are almost out of gas!</span>")
+		. += SPAN_NOTICE("The meter on \the [src] indicates you are almost out of gas!")
 
 /obj/item/tank/jetpack/verb/toggle_rockets()
 	set name = "Toggle Jetpack Stabilization"
@@ -187,10 +187,6 @@
 	holder = null
 	. = ..()
 
-/obj/item/tank/jetpack/rig/examine()
-	to_chat(usr, "It's a jetpack. If you can see this, report it on the bug tracker.")
-	return TRUE
-
 /obj/item/tank/jetpack/rig/allow_thrust(num, mob/living/user as mob)
 
 	if(!(src.on))