diff --git a/code/modules/detectivework/microscope/microscope.dm b/code/modules/detectivework/microscope/microscope.dm
index 1ce56ba1414..91a4536ae6c 100644
--- a/code/modules/detectivework/microscope/microscope.dm
+++ b/code/modules/detectivework/microscope/microscope.dm
@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@
/obj/machinery/microscope
name = "high powered electron microscope"
desc = "A highly advanced microscope capable of zooming up to 3000x."
+ desc_info = "Use a microscope slide or a fingerprint card on this machine to insert it.\
+ \nAlt click to remove any object within it."
icon = 'icons/obj/forensics.dmi'
icon_state = "microscope"
anchored = 1
@@ -13,11 +15,11 @@
/obj/machinery/microscope/attackby(obj/item/W as obj, mob/user as mob)
if(sample)
- to_chat(user, "There is already a slide in the microscope.")
+ to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("There is already a slide in the microscope."))
return
if(istype(W, /obj/item/forensics/slide) || istype(W, /obj/item/sample/print))
- to_chat(user, "You insert \the [W] into the microscope.")
+ to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You insert \the [W] into the microscope."))
user.unEquip(W)
W.forceMove(src)
sample = W
@@ -27,15 +29,15 @@
/obj/machinery/microscope/attack_hand(mob/user)
if(!sample)
- to_chat(user, "The microscope has no sample to examine.")
+ to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("The microscope has no sample to examine."))
return
- to_chat(user, "The microscope whirrs as you examine \the [sample].")
+ to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("The microscope whirrs as you examine \the [sample]."))
if(!do_after(user, 25) || !sample)
return
- to_chat(user, "Printing findings now...")
+ to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("Printing findings now..."))
var/obj/item/paper/report = new()
var/pname
var/info
@@ -63,7 +65,7 @@
if(fibers.evidence)
info = "Molecular analysis on [fibers.name] has determined the presence of unique fiber strings.
"
for(var/fiber in fibers.evidence)
- info += "Most likely match for fibers: [fiber]
"
+ info += SPAN_NOTICE("Most likely match for fibers: [fiber]
")
else
info += "No fibers found."
else
@@ -76,7 +78,7 @@
if(card.evidence && card.evidence.len)
info += "Surface analysis has determined unique fingerprint strings:
"
for(var/prints in card.evidence)
- info += "Fingerprint string: "
+ info += SPAN_NOTICE("Fingerprint string: ")
if(!is_complete_print(prints))
info += "INCOMPLETE PRINT"
else
@@ -97,9 +99,9 @@
if(!istype(remover) || remover.incapacitated() || !Adjacent(remover))
return
if(!sample)
- to_chat(remover, "\The [src] does not have a sample in it.")
+ to_chat(remover, SPAN_WARNING("\The [src] does not have a sample in it."))
return
- to_chat(remover, "You remove \the [sample] from \the [src].")
+ to_chat(remover, SPAN_NOTICE("You remove \the [sample] from \the [src]."))
sample.forceMove(get_turf(src))
remover.put_in_hands(sample)
sample = null
diff --git a/code/modules/detectivework/microscope/slides.dm b/code/modules/detectivework/microscope/slides.dm
index 55ef3dc7a94..4ba80b3b4ea 100644
--- a/code/modules/detectivework/microscope/slides.dm
+++ b/code/modules/detectivework/microscope/slides.dm
@@ -1,34 +1,35 @@
/obj/item/forensics/slide
name = "microscope slide"
desc = "A pair of thin glass panes used in the examination of samples beneath a microscope."
+ desc_info = "Used with fibers and GSR swab tests to examine the samples in the microscope. To empty them, use in hand."
icon_state = "slide"
var/obj/item/forensics/swab/has_swab
var/obj/item/sample/fibers/has_sample
/obj/item/forensics/slide/attackby(var/obj/item/W, var/mob/user)
if(has_swab || has_sample)
- to_chat(user, "There is already a sample in the slide.")
+ to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("There is already a sample in the slide."))
return
if(istype (W, /obj/item/forensics/swab))
has_swab = W
else if(istype(W, /obj/item/sample/fibers))
has_sample = W
else
- to_chat(user, "You don't think this will fit.")
+ to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You don't think this will fit."))
return
- to_chat(user, "You insert the sample into the slide.")
+ to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You insert the sample into the slide."))
user.unEquip(W)
W.forceMove(src)
update_icon()
/obj/item/forensics/slide/attack_self(var/mob/user)
if(has_swab || has_sample)
- to_chat(user, "You remove \the sample from \the [src].")
+ to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You remove \the sample from \the [src]."))
if(has_swab)
- has_swab.forceMove(get_turf(src))
+ user.put_in_hands(has_swab)
has_swab = null
if(has_sample)
- has_sample.forceMove(get_turf(src))
+ user.put_in_hands(has_sample)
has_sample = null
update_icon()
return
diff --git a/code/modules/detectivework/tools/evidencebag.dm b/code/modules/detectivework/tools/evidencebag.dm
index 77b897e3df3..cbf2c097253 100644
--- a/code/modules/detectivework/tools/evidencebag.dm
+++ b/code/modules/detectivework/tools/evidencebag.dm
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@
/obj/item/evidencebag
name = "evidence bag"
desc = "An empty evidence bag."
+ desc_info = "Click drag this onto an object to put it inside. Click it in-hand to remove an object from it."
icon = 'icons/obj/storage.dmi'
icon_state = "evidenceobj"
item_state = ""
diff --git a/code/modules/detectivework/tools/sample_kits.dm b/code/modules/detectivework/tools/sample_kits.dm
index 35882d0f97b..bcd08995e72 100644
--- a/code/modules/detectivework/tools/sample_kits.dm
+++ b/code/modules/detectivework/tools/sample_kits.dm
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@
return 0
evidence |= supplied.evidence
name = "[initial(name)] (combined)"
- to_chat(user, "You transfer the contents of \the [initial(supplied.name)] into \the [src].")
+ to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You transfer the contents of \the [initial(supplied.name)] into \the [src]."))
return 1
/obj/item/sample/print/merge_evidence(var/obj/item/sample/supplied, var/mob/user)
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@
else
evidence[print] = supplied.evidence[print]
name = "[initial(name)] (combined)"
- to_chat(user, "You overlay \the [src] and \the [initial(supplied.name)], combining the print records.")
+ to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You overlay \the [src] and \the [initial(supplied.name)], combining the print records."))
return 1
/obj/item/sample/attackby(var/obj/O, var/mob/user)
@@ -51,11 +51,15 @@
/obj/item/sample/fibers
name = "fiber bag"
desc = "Used to hold fiber evidence for the detective."
+ desc_info = "Holds various fibre evidence. Place it in a slide and the slide into a microscope to check them."
icon_state = "fiberbag"
/obj/item/sample/print
name = "fingerprint card"
desc = "Records a set of fingerprints."
+ desc_info = "A sample card for fingerprints. Risks putting your own prints on it if touched without gloves.\
+ \nPlace the card in a microscope to examine the contents. \
+ \nUse in hand to put your prints on it.\nTarget hands and click another creature to take their prints."
icon = 'icons/obj/card.dmi'
icon_state = "fingerprint0"
item_state = "paper"
@@ -67,10 +71,10 @@
return
var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = user
if(H.gloves)
- to_chat(user, "Take \the [H.gloves] off first.")
+ to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("Take \the [H.gloves] off first."))
return
- to_chat(user, "You firmly press your fingertips onto the card.")
+ to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You firmly press your fingertips onto the card."))
var/fullprint = H.get_full_print()
evidence[fullprint] = fullprint
name = "[initial(name)] (\the [H])"
@@ -87,11 +91,11 @@
var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = M
if(H.gloves)
- to_chat(user, "\The [H] is wearing gloves.")
+ to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("\The [H] is wearing gloves."))
return 1
if(user != H && H.a_intent != "help" && !H.lying)
- user.visible_message("\The [user] tries to take prints from \the [H], but they move away.")
+ user.visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("\The [user] tries to take prints from \the [H], but they move away."))
return 1
if(target_zone == BP_R_HAND || target_zone == BP_L_HAND)
@@ -104,7 +108,7 @@
if(istype(O) && !O.is_stump())
has_hand = 1
if(!has_hand)
- to_chat(user, "They don't have any hands.")
+ to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("They don't have any hands."))
return 1
user.visible_message("[user] takes a copy of \the [H]'s fingerprints.")
var/fullprint = H.get_full_print()
@@ -124,6 +128,7 @@
/obj/item/forensics/sample_kit
name = "fiber collection kit"
desc = "A magnifying glass and tweezers. Used to lift suit fibers."
+ desc_info = "Click drag it on to an object to collect evidence. Alternatively click on non-help intent."
icon_state = "m_glass"
w_class = ITEMSIZE_SMALL
flags = NOBLUDGEON
@@ -135,7 +140,7 @@
/obj/item/forensics/sample_kit/proc/take_sample(var/mob/user, var/atom/supplied)
var/obj/item/sample/S = new evidence_path(get_turf(user), supplied)
- to_chat(user, "You transfer [S.evidence.len] [evidence_type]\s to \the [S].")
+ to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You transfer [S.evidence.len] [evidence_type]\s to \the [S]."))
/obj/item/forensics/sample_kit/afterattack(var/atom/A, var/mob/user, var/proximity)
if(!proximity)
@@ -145,9 +150,14 @@
take_sample(user,A)
return 1
else
- to_chat(user, "You are unable to locate any [evidence_type]s on \the [A].")
+ to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You are unable to locate any [evidence_type]s on \the [A]."))
return ..()
+/obj/item/forensics/sample_kit/resolve_attackby(atom/A, mob/user, var/click_parameters)
+ if(user.a_intent != I_HELP)
+ return FALSE
+ . = ..()
+
/obj/item/forensics/sample_kit/MouseDrop(atom/over)
var/mob/M = loc
if(ismob(M) && (M.get_active_hand() == src || M.get_inactive_hand() == src))
diff --git a/code/modules/detectivework/tools/swabs.dm b/code/modules/detectivework/tools/swabs.dm
index 0e492801442..2608803356e 100644
--- a/code/modules/detectivework/tools/swabs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/detectivework/tools/swabs.dm
@@ -6,6 +6,13 @@
/obj/item/forensics/swab
name = "swab kit"
desc = "A sterilized cotton swab and vial used to take forensic samples."
+ desc_info = "Swab kits can be used to gather blood with DNA attached to it by clicking the blood. \
+ If it fails to collect a sample, it means that particular bit of blood has no associated DNA. \
+ \nThey can also collect DNA samples directly from people by targetting their mouth to take a saliva sample. \
+ \nGunshot Residue (GSR) can be collected from someones hands by targetting them. If they are wearing gloves, \
+ the residue will be taken from the gloves instead. \
+ \n\nGSR samples are put in a slide and examined in a microscope. \
+ \nBlood and DNA samples are checked in the DNA analyzer"
icon_state = "swab"
var/gsr = 0
var/list/dna
@@ -27,24 +34,23 @@
var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = M
var/sample_type
- if(H.wear_mask)
- to_chat(user, "\The [H] is wearing a mask.")
- return
-
if(!H.dna || !H.dna.unique_enzymes)
- to_chat(user, "They don't seem to have DNA!")
+ to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("They don't seem to have DNA!"))
return
if(user != H && H.a_intent != "help" && !H.lying)
- user.visible_message("\The [user] tries to take a swab sample from \the [H], but they move away.")
+ user.visible_message(SPAN_DANGER("\The [user] tries to take a swab sample from \the [H], but they move away."))
return
if(target_zone == BP_MOUTH)
if(!H.organs_by_name[BP_HEAD])
- to_chat(user, "They don't have a head.")
+ to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("They don't have a head."))
return
if(!H.check_has_mouth())
- to_chat(user, "They don't have a mouth.")
+ to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("They don't have a mouth."))
+ return
+ if(H.wear_mask)
+ to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("\The [H] is wearing a mask."))
return
user.visible_message("[user] swabs \the [H]'s mouth for a saliva sample.")
dna = list(H.dna.unique_enzymes)
@@ -60,11 +66,22 @@
if(istype(O) && !O.is_stump())
has_hand = 1
if(!has_hand)
- to_chat(user, "They don't have any hands.")
+ to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("They don't have any hands."))
return
- user.visible_message("[user] swabs [H]'s palm for a sample.")
+ if(H.gloves)
+ var/obj/item/clothing/B = H.gloves
+ if(!B.gunshot_residue)
+ to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("There is no residue on [H]'s [B]."))
+ return
+ user.visible_message("[user] swabs [H]'s [B] for a sample.")
+ gsr = B.gunshot_residue
+ else
+ if(!H.gunshot_residue)
+ to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("There is no residue on [H]'s palms."))
+ return
+ user.visible_message("[user] swabs [H]'s palm for a sample.")
+ gsr = H.gunshot_residue
sample_type = "GSR"
- gsr = H.gunshot_residue
else
return
@@ -75,11 +92,11 @@
/obj/item/forensics/swab/afterattack(var/atom/A, var/mob/user, var/proximity)
- if(!proximity || istype(A, /obj/item/forensics/slide) || istype(A, /obj/machinery/dnaforensics))
+ if(!proximity || istype(A, /obj/item/forensics/slide) || istype(A, /obj/machinery/dnaforensics) || ismob(A) || istype(A, /obj/structure/filingcabinet))
return
if(is_used())
- to_chat(user, "This swab has already been used.")
+ to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("This swab has already been used."))
return
add_fingerprint(user)
@@ -97,7 +114,7 @@
var/choice
if(!choices.len)
- to_chat(user, "There is no evidence on \the [A].")
+ to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("There is no evidence on \the [A]."))
return
else if(choices.len == 1)
choice = choices[1]
@@ -118,7 +135,7 @@
if (EVIDENCE_TYPE_GSR)
var/obj/item/clothing/B = A
if(!istype(B) || !B.gunshot_residue)
- to_chat(user, "There is no residue on \the [A].")
+ to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("There is no residue on \the [A]."))
return
gsr = B.gunshot_residue
sample_type = "residue"
diff --git a/html/changelogs/ForensicHelp.yml b/html/changelogs/ForensicHelp.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..6a5acfb8b3c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/ForensicHelp.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+author: TheGreyWolf
+
+delete-after: True
+
+changes:
+ - rscadd: "Forensic slides now deposit to the inactive hand if it is free."
+ - rscadd: "The forensic fiber & fingerprint kits will now only activate things if clicked on with help intent. Otherwise it will only collect fibers/prints."
+ - rscadd: "Several bits of forensic equipment now have additional text to explain how to use them, when examined."
+ - tweak: "Swabs will now take GSR tests from the gloves if the person it is used on is wearing any, and only if the gloves have any residue left on them."