diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/miniantags/abduction/abduction_gear.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/miniantags/abduction/abduction_gear.dm
index 8c6bf1a8aa0..36168a58d22 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/miniantags/abduction/abduction_gear.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/miniantags/abduction/abduction_gear.dm
@@ -328,7 +328,7 @@ Congratulations! You are now trained for invasive xenobiology research!"}
return
/obj/item/paper/guides/antag/abductor/AltClick()
- return
+ return //otherwise it would fold into a paperplane.
#define BATON_STUN 0
#define BATON_SLEEP 1
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/aug_manipulator.dm b/code/game/machinery/aug_manipulator.dm
index ff072fd0109..299b0500cef 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/aug_manipulator.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/aug_manipulator.dm
@@ -11,6 +11,9 @@
var/initial_icon_state
var/static/list/style_list_icons = list("standard" = 'icons/mob/augmentation/augments.dmi', "engineer" = 'icons/mob/augmentation/augments_engineer.dmi', "security" = 'icons/mob/augmentation/augments_security.dmi', "mining" = 'icons/mob/augmentation/augments_mining.dmi')
+/obj/machinery/aug_manipulator/examine(mob/user)
+ ..()
+ to_chat(user, "Alt-click to eject the limb.")
/obj/machinery/aug_manipulator/Initialize()
initial_icon_state = initial(icon_state)
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/deployable.dm b/code/game/machinery/deployable.dm
index 333aa6ac551..f0e1e8a18a2 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/deployable.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/deployable.dm
@@ -110,13 +110,17 @@
/obj/item/grenade/barrier
name = "barrier grenade"
- desc = "Instant cover. Alt+click to toggle modes."
+ desc = "Instant cover."
icon = 'icons/obj/grenade.dmi'
icon_state = "flashbang"
item_state = "flashbang"
actions_types = list(/datum/action/item_action/toggle_barrier_spread)
var/mode = SINGLE
+/obj/item/grenade/barrier/examine(mob/user)
+ ..()
+ to_chat(user, "Alt-click to toggle modes.")
+
/obj/item/grenade/barrier/AltClick(mob/living/user)
if(!istype(user) || user.incapacitated())
return
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/PDA/PDA.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/PDA/PDA.dm
index 1af6847a3f3..16b871eb76d 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/PDA/PDA.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/PDA/PDA.dm
@@ -66,6 +66,13 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(PDAs)
var/obj/item/inserted_item //Used for pen, crayon, and lipstick insertion or removal. Same as above.
var/overlays_x_offset = 0 //x offset to use for certain overlays
+/obj/item/device/pda/examine(mob/user)
+ ..()
+ if(!id && !inserted_item)
+ return
+ else
+ to_chat(user, "Alt-click to remove contents.")
+
/obj/item/device/pda/Initialize()
. = ..()
if(fon)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/gps.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/gps.dm
index 55c8bb5252a..6ba8425392f 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/gps.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/gps.dm
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(GPS_list)
/obj/item/device/gps
name = "global positioning system"
- desc = "Helping lost spacemen find their way through the planets since 2016. Alt+click to toggle power."
+ desc = "Helping lost spacemen find their way through the planets since 2016."
icon = 'icons/obj/telescience.dmi'
icon_state = "gps-c"
w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
@@ -15,6 +15,9 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(GPS_list)
var/updating = TRUE //Automatic updating of GPS list. Can be set to manual by user.
var/global_mode = TRUE //If disabled, only GPS signals of the same Z level are shown
+/obj/item/device/gps/examine(mob/user)
+ ..()
+ to_chat(user, "Alt-click to switch it [tracking ? "off":"on"].")
/obj/item/device/gps/Initialize()
. = ..()
@@ -209,4 +212,4 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(GPS_list)
clear()
tagged = null
STOP_PROCESSING(SSfastprocess, src)
- . = ..()
\ No newline at end of file
+ . = ..()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/headset.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/headset.dm
index 4c309f4aa15..9817614e24c 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/headset.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/headset.dm
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
/obj/item/device/radio/headset
name = "radio headset"
- desc = "An updated, modular intercom that fits over the head. Takes encryption keys. \nTo speak on the general radio frequency, use ; before speaking."
+ desc = "An updated, modular intercom that fits over the head. Takes encryption keys."
icon_state = "headset"
item_state = "headset"
materials = list(MAT_METAL=75)
@@ -11,6 +11,12 @@
var/obj/item/device/encryptionkey/keyslot2 = null
dog_fashion = null
+/obj/item/device/radio/headset/examine(mob/user)
+ ..()
+ to_chat(user, "To speak on the general radio frequency, use ; before speaking.")
+ if (command)
+ to_chat(user, "Alt-click to toggle the high-volume mode.")
+
/obj/item/device/radio/headset/Initialize()
. = ..()
recalculateChannels()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/extinguisher.dm b/code/game/objects/items/extinguisher.dm
index 2daecb84259..a7e3ab84410 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/extinguisher.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/extinguisher.dm
@@ -68,6 +68,7 @@
..()
if(reagents.total_volume)
to_chat(user, "It contains [round(reagents.total_volume)] units.")
+ to_chat(user, "Alt-click to empty it.")
else
to_chat(user, "It is empty.")
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/stack.dm b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/stack.dm
index cc718be2bdf..3a79ce23dbd 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/stack.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/stack.dm
@@ -76,6 +76,7 @@
to_chat(user, "There are [get_amount()] in the stack.")
else
to_chat(user, "There is [get_amount()] in the stack.")
+ to_chat(user, "Alt-click to take a custom amount.")
/obj/item/stack/proc/get_amount()
if(is_cyborg)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/storage/fancy.dm b/code/game/objects/items/storage/fancy.dm
index 883641d43b5..b5417e8f8e7 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/storage/fancy.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/storage/fancy.dm
@@ -125,13 +125,21 @@
icon_type = "cigarette"
spawn_type = /obj/item/clothing/mask/cigarette/space_cigarette
+/obj/item/storage/fancy/cigarettes/examine(mob/user)
+ ..()
+ to_chat(user, "Alt-click to extract contents.")
+
/obj/item/storage/fancy/cigarettes/AltClick(mob/user)
- if(user.get_active_held_item())
+ if(user.stat || user.restrained())
return
- for(var/obj/item/lighter/lighter in src)
- remove_from_storage(lighter, user.loc)
- user.put_in_active_hand(lighter)
- break
+ var/obj/item/clothing/mask/cigarette/W = locate(/obj/item/clothing/mask/cigarette) in contents
+ if(W && contents.len > 0)
+ remove_from_storage(W, user)
+ user.put_in_hands(W)
+ contents -= W
+ to_chat(user, "You take a [icon_type] out of the pack.")
+ else
+ to_chat(user, "There are no [icon_type]s left in the pack.")
/obj/item/storage/fancy/cigarettes/update_icon()
if(fancy_open || !contents.len)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/storage/lockbox.dm b/code/game/objects/items/storage/lockbox.dm
index 346e9ba4098..385a069c00d 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/storage/lockbox.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/storage/lockbox.dm
@@ -123,6 +123,11 @@
icon_broken = "medalbox+b"
can_hold = list(/obj/item/clothing/accessory/medal)
+/obj/item/storage/lockbox/medal/examine(mob/user)
+ ..()
+ if(!locked)
+ to_chat(user, "Alt-click to [open ? "close":"open"] it.")
+
/obj/item/storage/lockbox/medal/AltClick()
if(!locked)
open = (open ? FALSE : TRUE)
@@ -179,4 +184,4 @@
/obj/item/storage/lockbox/medal/sci/PopulateContents()
for(var/i in 1 to 3)
- new /obj/item/clothing/accessory/medal/plasma/nobel_science(src)
\ No newline at end of file
+ new /obj/item/clothing/accessory/medal/plasma/nobel_science(src)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/twohanded.dm b/code/game/objects/items/twohanded.dm
index 66689370033..048184578a5 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/twohanded.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/twohanded.dm
@@ -427,6 +427,11 @@
var/obj/item/grenade/explosive = null
var/war_cry = "AAAAARGH!!!"
+/obj/item/twohanded/spear/examine(mob/user)
+ ..()
+ if(explosive)
+ to_chat(user, "Alt-click to set your war cry.")
+
/obj/item/twohanded/spear/update_icon()
if(explosive)
icon_state = "spearbomb[wielded]"
@@ -475,7 +480,7 @@
if(G)
explosive = G
name = "explosive lance"
- desc = "A makeshift spear with [G] attached to it. Alt+click on the spear to set your war cry!"
+ desc = "A makeshift spear with [G] attached to it."
update_icon()
// CHAINSAW
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/extinguisher.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/extinguisher.dm
index f0ff566b609..e61e1a18708 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/extinguisher.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/extinguisher.dm
@@ -10,6 +10,10 @@
var/obj/item/extinguisher/stored_extinguisher
var/opened = 0
+/obj/structure/extinguisher_cabinet/examine(mob/user)
+ ..()
+ to_chat(user, "Alt-click to [opened ? "close":"open"] it.")
+
/obj/structure/extinguisher_cabinet/New(loc, ndir, building)
..()
if(building)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/reflector.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/reflector.dm
index 338979cf4da..5b758377c48 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/reflector.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/reflector.dm
@@ -13,6 +13,10 @@
var/buildstacktype = /obj/item/stack/sheet/metal
var/buildstackamount = 0
+/obj/structure/reflector/examine(mob/user)
+ ..()
+ to_chat(user, "Alt-click to adjust its direction.")
+
/obj/structure/reflector/bullet_act(obj/item/projectile/P)
var/turf/reflector_turf = get_turf(src)
var/turf/reflect_turf
diff --git a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/atmosmachinery.dm b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/atmosmachinery.dm
index 43094230d88..67ab032a49b 100644
--- a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/atmosmachinery.dm
+++ b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/atmosmachinery.dm
@@ -34,6 +34,11 @@ Pipelines + Other Objects -> Pipe network
var/device_type = 0
var/list/obj/machinery/atmospherics/nodes
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/examine(mob/living/user)
+ ..()
+ if(is_type_in_list(src, GLOB.ventcrawl_machinery) && user.ventcrawler)
+ to_chat(user, "Alt-click to crawl through it.")
+
/obj/machinery/atmospherics/New(loc, process = TRUE)
nodes = new(device_type)
if (!armor)
@@ -297,4 +302,3 @@ Pipelines + Other Objects -> Pipe network
//Used for certain children of obj/machinery/atmospherics to not show pipe vision when mob is inside it.
/obj/machinery/atmospherics/proc/can_see_pipes()
return TRUE
-
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm b/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm
index 5dd0a34c1ec..cf7dc9eb5f3 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm
@@ -3,6 +3,11 @@
materials = list(MAT_GLASS = 250)
var/glass_colour_type = null //colors your vision when worn
+/obj/item/clothing/glasses/examine(mob/user)
+ ..()
+ if(glass_colour_type && ishuman(user))
+ to_chat(user, "Alt-click to toggle its colors.")
+
/obj/item/clothing/glasses/visor_toggling()
..()
if(visor_vars_to_toggle & VISOR_VISIONFLAGS)
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/head/jobs.dm b/code/modules/clothing/head/jobs.dm
index 8982e553f65..bbc0ada9528 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/head/jobs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/head/jobs.dm
@@ -82,6 +82,10 @@
pockets = /obj/item/storage/internal/pocket/small/detective
dog_fashion = /datum/dog_fashion/head/detective
+/obj/item/clothing/head/fedora/det_hat/examine(mob/user)
+ ..()
+ to_chat(user, "Alt-click to take a candy corn.")
+
/obj/item/clothing/head/fedora/det_hat/AltClick()
..()
if(ismob(loc))
@@ -172,4 +176,4 @@
/obj/item/clothing/head/fedora/curator
name = "treasure hunter's fedora"
desc = "You got red text today kid, but it doesn't mean you have to like it."
- icon_state = "curator"
\ No newline at end of file
+ icon_state = "curator"
diff --git a/code/modules/games/cas.dm b/code/modules/games/cas.dm
index 675fe328afa..ecdc1a641fb 100644
--- a/code/modules/games/cas.dm
+++ b/code/modules/games/cas.dm
@@ -104,12 +104,14 @@
var/buffertext = "A funny bit of text."
/obj/item/toy/cards/singlecard/cas/examine(mob/user)
+ ..()
if (flipped)
to_chat(user, "The card is face down.")
else if (blank)
to_chat(user, "The card is blank. Write on it with a pen.")
else
to_chat(user, "The card reads: [name]")
+ to_chat(user, "Alt-click to flip it.")
/obj/item/toy/cards/singlecard/cas/Flip()
set name = "Flip Card"
@@ -145,4 +147,4 @@
return
name = cardtext
buffertext = cardtext
- blank = 0
\ No newline at end of file
+ blank = 0
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/abandoned_crates.dm b/code/modules/mining/abandoned_crates.dm
index 4db42b69333..6c445c9ceb7 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/abandoned_crates.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/abandoned_crates.dm
@@ -184,7 +184,7 @@
/obj/structure/closet/crate/secure/loot/AltClick(mob/living/user)
if(!user.canUseTopic(src))
return
- attack_hand(user)
+ attack_hand(user) //this helps you not blow up so easily by overriding unlocking which results in an immediate boom.
/obj/structure/closet/crate/secure/loot/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user)
if(locked)
diff --git a/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/laptop.dm b/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/laptop.dm
index b6cf404248c..1618b684782 100644
--- a/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/laptop.dm
+++ b/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/laptop.dm
@@ -21,6 +21,11 @@
var/w_class_open = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY
var/slowdown_open = TRUE
+/obj/item/device/modular_computer/laptop/examine(mob/user)
+ ..()
+ if(screen_on)
+ to_chat(user, "Alt-click to close it.")
+
/obj/item/device/modular_computer/laptop/Initialize()
. = ..()
diff --git a/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/machinery/console_presets.dm b/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/machinery/console_presets.dm
index bc188485bcf..25fa05ef1e3 100644
--- a/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/machinery/console_presets.dm
+++ b/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/machinery/console_presets.dm
@@ -44,6 +44,10 @@
desc = "A stationary computer. This one comes preloaded with research programs."
_has_ai = 1
+/obj/machinery/modular_computer/console/preset/research/examine(mob/user)
+ ..()
+ to_chat(user, "Alt-click to eject the intelliCard.")
+
/obj/machinery/modular_computer/console/preset/research/install_programs()
var/obj/item/computer_hardware/hard_drive/hard_drive = cpu.all_components[MC_HDD]
hard_drive.store_file(new/datum/computer_file/program/ntnetmonitor())
@@ -59,6 +63,10 @@
_has_id_slot = 1
_has_printer = 1
+/obj/machinery/modular_computer/console/preset/command/examine(mob/user)
+ ..()
+ to_chat(user, "Alt-click [src] to eject the identification card.")
+
/obj/machinery/modular_computer/console/preset/command/install_programs()
var/obj/item/computer_hardware/hard_drive/hard_drive = cpu.all_components[MC_HDD]
hard_drive.store_file(new/datum/computer_file/program/chatclient())
@@ -72,4 +80,4 @@
/obj/machinery/modular_computer/console/preset/civilian/install_programs()
var/obj/item/computer_hardware/hard_drive/hard_drive = cpu.all_components[MC_HDD]
hard_drive.store_file(new/datum/computer_file/program/chatclient())
- hard_drive.store_file(new/datum/computer_file/program/nttransfer())
\ No newline at end of file
+ hard_drive.store_file(new/datum/computer_file/program/nttransfer())
diff --git a/code/modules/paperwork/paper.dm b/code/modules/paperwork/paper.dm
index f936d365d81..ea920e13ed6 100644
--- a/code/modules/paperwork/paper.dm
+++ b/code/modules/paperwork/paper.dm
@@ -64,6 +64,8 @@
/obj/item/paper/examine(mob/user)
..()
+ to_chat(user, "Alt-click to fold it.")
+
var/datum/asset/assets = get_asset_datum(/datum/asset/simple/paper)
assets.send(user)
@@ -79,7 +81,7 @@
user << browse("[name][stars(info)]
[stamps]", "window=[name]")
onclose(user, "[name]")
else
- to_chat(user, "It is too far away.")
+ to_chat(user, "You're too far away to read it!")
/obj/item/paper/verb/rename()
@@ -101,10 +103,12 @@
name = "paper[(n_name ? text("- '[n_name]'") : null)]"
add_fingerprint(usr)
+
/obj/item/paper/suicide_act(mob/user)
user.visible_message("[user] scratches a grid on [user.p_their()] wrist with the paper! It looks like [user.p_theyre()] trying to commit sudoku...")
return (BRUTELOSS)
+
/obj/item/paper/attack_self(mob/user)
user.examinate(src)
if(rigged && (SSevents.holidays && SSevents.holidays[APRIL_FOOLS]))
@@ -400,4 +404,3 @@
/obj/item/paper/crumpled/bloody
icon_state = "scrap_bloodied"
-
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/shotgun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/shotgun.dm
index 71bdce7f28c..bbaf20689c5 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/shotgun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/shotgun.dm
@@ -213,6 +213,10 @@
var/toggled = FALSE
var/obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/internal/shot/alternate_magazine
+/obj/item/gun/ballistic/shotgun/automatic/dual_tube/examine(mob/user)
+ ..()
+ to_chat(user, "Alt-click to pump it.")
+
/obj/item/gun/ballistic/shotgun/automatic/dual_tube/Initialize()
. = ..()
if (!alternate_magazine)