Personalized combat messages part 2 (#52890)

Adds more "personalized" combat messages for all participants in a fight: the attacker, the victim and the spectators
2026-07-13 17:14:47 +01:00 · 2020-08-13 17:34:57 +03:00
parent c74590fd4d
commit 3263decaad
97 changed files with 484 additions and 260 deletions
@@ -172,21 +172,22 @@
 			return clamp(w_class * 6, 10, 100) // Multiply the item's weight class by 6, then clamp the value between 10 and 100

 /mob/living/proc/send_item_attack_message(obj/item/I, mob/living/user, hit_area, obj/item/bodypart/hit_bodypart)
-	var/message_verb = "attacked"
-	if(length(I.attack_verb))
-		message_verb = "[pick(I.attack_verb)]"
-	else if(!I.force)
+	var/message_verb_continuous = length(I.attack_verb_continuous) ? "[pick(I.attack_verb_continuous)]" : "attacks"
+	var/message_verb_simple = length(I.attack_verb_simple) ? "[pick(I.attack_verb_simple)]" : "attack"
+	if(!I.force)
 		return
 	var/message_hit_area = ""
 	if(hit_area)
 		message_hit_area = " in the [hit_area]"
-	var/attack_message = "[src] is [message_verb][message_hit_area] with [I]!"
-	var/attack_message_local = "You're [message_verb][message_hit_area] with [I]!"
+	var/attack_message_spectator = "[src] [message_verb_continuous][message_hit_area] with [I]!"
+	var/attack_message_victim = "You're [message_verb_continuous][message_hit_area] with [I]!"
+	var/attack_message_attacker = "You [message_verb_simple] [src][message_hit_area] with [I]!"
 	if(user in viewers(src, null))
-		attack_message = "[user] [message_verb] [src][message_hit_area] with [I]!"
-		attack_message_local = "[user] [message_verb] you[message_hit_area] with [I]!"
+		attack_message_spectator = "[user] [message_verb_continuous] [src][message_hit_area] with [I]!"
+		attack_message_victim = "[user] [message_verb_continuous] you[message_hit_area] with [I]!"
 	if(user == src)
-		attack_message_local = "You [message_verb] yourself[message_hit_area] with [I]"
-	visible_message("<span class='danger'>[attack_message]</span>",\
-		"<span class='userdanger'>[attack_message_local]</span>", null, COMBAT_MESSAGE_RANGE)
+		attack_message_victim = "You [message_verb_simple] yourself[message_hit_area] with [I]"
+	visible_message("<span class='danger'>[attack_message_spectator]</span>",\
+		"<span class='userdanger'>[attack_message_victim]</span>", null, COMBAT_MESSAGE_RANGE, user)
+	to_chat(user, "<span class='danger'>[attack_message_attacker]</span>")
 	return 1
@@ -152,7 +152,8 @@
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BACK
 	throwforce = 20
 	throw_speed = 2
-	attack_verb = list("smashed", "slammed", "whacked", "thwacked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("smashes", "slams", "whacks", "thwacks")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("smash", "slam", "whack", "thwack")
 	icon = 'icons/obj/items_and_weapons.dmi'
 	icon_state = "bostaff0"
 	lefthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/weapons/staves_lefthand.dmi'
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@
 	force_on = 0
 	throwforce_on = 0
 	hitsound = null
-	attack_verb_on = list("slipped")
+	attack_verb_on = list("slips")
 	clumsy_check = FALSE
 	sharpness = SHARP_NONE
 	sword_color = "yellow"
@@ -860,7 +860,8 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(allCasters)
 	lefthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/misc/books_lefthand.dmi'
 	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/misc/books_righthand.dmi'
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
-	attack_verb = list("bapped")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("baps")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("bap")
 	resistance_flags = FLAMMABLE
 	var/screen = 0
 	var/pages = 0
@@ -128,7 +128,8 @@ GLOBAL_VAR_INIT(embedpocalypse, FALSE) // if true, all items will be able to emb
 	var/breakouttime = 0

 	///Used in [atom/proc/attackby] to say how something was attacked "[x] has been [z.attack_verb] by [y] with [z]"
-	var/list/attack_verb
+	var/list/attack_verb_continuous
+	var/list/attack_verb_simple
 	///list() of species types, if a species cannot put items in a certain slot, but species type is in list, it will be able to wear that item
 	var/list/species_exception = null

@@ -189,8 +190,10 @@ GLOBAL_VAR_INIT(embedpocalypse, FALSE) // if true, all items will be able to emb

 /obj/item/Initialize()

-	if(attack_verb)
-		attack_verb = typelist("attack_verb", attack_verb)
+	if(attack_verb_continuous)
+		attack_verb_continuous = typelist("attack_verb_continuous", attack_verb_continuous)
+	if(attack_verb_simple)
+		attack_verb_simple = typelist("attack_verb_simple", attack_verb_simple)

 	. = ..()
 	for(var/path in actions_types)
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
 	name = "area modification item"
 	icon = 'icons/obj/items_and_weapons.dmi'
 	icon_state = "blueprints"
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "bapped", "hit")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "baps", "hits")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "bap", "hit")
 	var/fluffnotice = "Nobody's gonna read this stuff!"
 	var/in_use = FALSE

@@ -13,7 +13,8 @@
 	throw_speed = 3
 	throw_range = 7
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
-	attack_verb = list("swept", "brushed off", "bludgeoned", "whacked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("sweeps", "brushes off", "bludgeons", "whacks")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("sweep", "brush off", "bludgeon", "whack")
 	resistance_flags = FLAMMABLE

 /obj/item/pushbroom/Initialize()
@@ -14,7 +14,8 @@
 	throw_speed = 2
 	throw_range = 4
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron=13000)
-	attack_verb = list("sawed", "tore", "lacerated", "cut", "chopped", "diced")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("saws", "tears", "lacerates", "cuts", "chops", "dices")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("saw", "tear", "lacerate", "cut", "chop", "dice")
 	hitsound = "swing_hit"
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
 	actions_types = list(/datum/action/item_action/startchainsaw)
@@ -48,7 +48,8 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 		inhand_icon_state = "cigon"
 		name = "lit [initial(name)]"
 		desc = "A [initial(name)]. This one is lit."
-		attack_verb = list("burnt","singed")
+		attack_verb_continuous = list("burns", "sings")
+		attack_verb_simple = list("burn", "sing")
 		START_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
 		update_icon()

@@ -62,7 +63,8 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 		inhand_icon_state = "cigoff"
 		name = "burnt [initial(name)]"
 		desc = "A [initial(name)]. This one has seen better days."
-		attack_verb = list("flicked")
+		attack_verb_continuous = list("flicks")
+		attack_verb_simple = list("flick")
 		STOP_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)

 /obj/item/match/extinguish()
@@ -184,7 +186,8 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM

 	lit = TRUE
 	name = "lit [name]"
-	attack_verb = list("burnt", "singed")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("burns", "sings")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("burn", "sing")
 	hitsound = 'sound/items/welder.ogg'
 	damtype = "fire"
 	force = 4
@@ -220,7 +223,8 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 	if(!lit)
 		return
 	name = copytext_char(name, 5) //5 == length_char("lit ") + 1
-	attack_verb = null
+	attack_verb_continuous = null
+	attack_verb_simple = null
 	hitsound = null
 	damtype = BRUTE
 	force = 0
@@ -668,13 +672,15 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 		force = 5
 		damtype = "fire"
 		hitsound = 'sound/items/welder.ogg'
-		attack_verb = list("burnt", "singed")
+		attack_verb_continuous = list("burns", "sings")
+		attack_verb_simple = list("burn", "sing")
 		set_light(1)
 		START_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
 	else
 		hitsound = "swing_hit"
 		force = 0
-		attack_verb = null //human_defense.dm takes care of it
+		attack_verb_continuous = null //human_defense.dm takes care of it
+		attack_verb_simple = null
 		set_light(0)
 		STOP_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
 	update_icon()
@@ -173,7 +173,8 @@
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BACK|ITEM_SLOT_BELT
 	throw_speed = 3
 	throw_range = 7
-	attack_verb = list("HONKED")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("HONKS")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("HONK")

 /obj/item/bikehorn/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
@@ -10,7 +10,8 @@
 	force = 5
 	throwforce = 6
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
-	attack_verb = list("bashed", "battered", "judged", "whacked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("bashes", "batters", "judges", "whacks")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("bash", "batter", "judge", "whack")
 	resistance_flags = FLAMMABLE

 /obj/item/gavelhammer/suicide_act(mob/user)
@@ -4,7 +4,8 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/items_and_weapons.dmi'
 	icon_state = "suspiciousphone"
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
-	attack_verb = list("dumped")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("dumps")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("dump")
 	var/dumped = FALSE

 /obj/item/suspiciousphone/attack_self(mob/user)
@@ -28,7 +28,8 @@

 	var/crayon_color = "red"
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_TINY
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "coloured")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "colours")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "colour")
 	grind_results = list()
 	var/paint_color = "#FF0000" //RGB

@@ -130,7 +130,8 @@
 	icon_state = "banjo"
 	inhand_icon_state = "banjo"
 	instrumentExt = "ogg"
-	attack_verb = list("scruggs-styled", "hum-diggitied", "shin-digged", "clawhammered")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("scruggs-styles", "hum-diggitys", "shin-digs", "clawhammers")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("scruggs-style", "hum-diggity", "shin-dig", "clawhammer")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/banjoslap.ogg'
 	instrumentId = "banjo"

@@ -140,7 +141,8 @@
 	icon_state = "guitar"
 	inhand_icon_state = "guitar"
 	instrumentExt = "ogg"
-	attack_verb = list("played metal on", "serenaded", "crashed", "smashed")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("plays metal on", "serenades", "crashes", "smashes")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("play metal on", "serenade", "crash", "smash")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/stringsmash.ogg'
 	instrumentId = "guitar"

@@ -150,7 +152,8 @@
 	icon_state = "eguitar"
 	inhand_icon_state = "eguitar"
 	force = 12
-	attack_verb = list("played metal on", "shredded", "crashed", "smashed")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("plays metal on", "shreds", "crashes", "smashes")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("play metal on", "shred", "crash", "smash")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/stringsmash.ogg'
 	instrumentId = "eguitar"
 	instrumentExt = "ogg"
@@ -183,7 +186,8 @@
 	inhand_icon_state = "spectral_trumpet"
 	force = 0
 	instrumentId = "trombone"
-	attack_verb = list("played","jazzed","trumpeted","mourned","dooted","spooked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("plays", "jazzes", "trumpets", "mourns", "doots", "spooks")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("play", "jazz", "trumpet", "mourn", "doot", "spook")

 /obj/item/instrument/trumpet/spectral/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
@@ -207,7 +211,8 @@
 	inhand_icon_state = "saxophone"
 	instrumentId = "saxophone"
 	force = 0
-	attack_verb = list("played","jazzed","saxxed","mourned","dooted","spooked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("plays", "jazzes", "saxxes", "mourns", "doots", "spooks")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("play", "jazz", "sax", "mourn", "doot", "spook")

 /obj/item/instrument/saxophone/spectral/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
@@ -231,7 +236,8 @@
 	icon_state = "trombone"
 	inhand_icon_state = "trombone"
 	force = 0
-	attack_verb = list("played","jazzed","tromboned","mourned","dooted","spooked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("plays", "jazzes", "trombones", "mourns", "doots", "spooks")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("play", "jazz", "trombone", "mourn", "doot", "spook")

 /obj/item/instrument/trombone/spectral/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
@@ -280,7 +286,8 @@
 	inhand_icon_state = "bike_horn"
 	lefthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/equipment/horns_lefthand.dmi'
 	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/equipment/horns_righthand.dmi'
-	attack_verb = list("beautifully honks")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("beautifully honks")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("beautifully honk")
 	instrumentId = "bikehorn"
 	instrumentExt = "ogg"
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_TINY
@@ -188,7 +188,8 @@ effective or pretty fucking useless.
 	inhand_icon_state = "utility"
 	worn_icon_state = "utility"
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BELT
-	attack_verb = list("whipped", "lashed", "disciplined")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("whips", "lashes", "disciplines")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("whip", "lash", "discipline")

 	var/mob/living/carbon/human/user = null
 	var/charge = 300
@@ -17,7 +17,8 @@
 	hitsound = "swing_hit"
 	armour_penetration = 35
 	light_color = LIGHT_COLOR_ELECTRIC_GREEN
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "tore", "lacerated", "ripped", "diced", "cut")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "slashes", "stabs", "slices", "tears", "lacerates", "rips", "dices", "cuts")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "slash", "stab", "slice", "tear", "lacerate", "rip", "dice", "cut")
 	block_chance = 75
 	max_integrity = 200
 	armor = list("melee" = 0, "bullet" = 0, "laser" = 0, "energy" = 0, "bomb" = 0, "bio" = 0, "rad" = 0, "fire" = 100, "acid" = 70)
@@ -12,7 +12,8 @@
 	throw_range = 7
 	force = 10
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron = 90)
-	attack_verb = list("slammed", "whacked", "bashed", "thunked", "battered", "bludgeoned", "thrashed")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("slams", "whacks", "bashes", "thunks", "batters", "bludgeons", "thrashes")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("slam", "whack", "bash", "thunk", "batter", "bludgeon", "thrash")
 	dog_fashion = /datum/dog_fashion/back
 	resistance_flags = FIRE_PROOF
 	var/max_water = 50
@@ -11,7 +11,8 @@
 	throwforce = 15
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BACK
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "chopped", "cleaved", "tore", "lacerated", "cut")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "chops", "cleaves", "tears", "lacerates", "cuts")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "chop", "cleave", "tear", "lacerate", "cut")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
 	max_integrity = 200
@@ -30,7 +30,8 @@
 	force = 6
 	hitsound = 'sound/items/welder.ogg'
 	name = "lit [initial(name)]"
-	attack_verb = list("burnt")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("burns")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("burn")
 	set_light(l_range = 2, l_power = 2)
 	damtype = "fire"
 	START_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
@@ -14,7 +14,8 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/items_and_weapons.dmi'
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_GIGANTIC
 	force = 12
-	attack_verb = list("robusted")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("robusts")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("robust")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/smash.ogg'
 	var/awakened = FALSE
 	var/bloodthirst = HIS_GRACE_SATIATED
@@ -276,7 +276,8 @@
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_HUGE
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/sear.ogg'
 	damtype = BURN
-	attack_verb = list("punched", "cross countered", "pummeled")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("punches", "cross counters", "pummels")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("punch", "cross counter", "pummel")

 /obj/item/nullrod/godhand/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
@@ -318,7 +319,8 @@
 	block_chance = 30
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "tore", "lacerated", "ripped", "diced", "cut")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "slashes", "stabs", "slices", "tears", "lacerates", "rips", "dices", "cuts")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "slash", "stab", "slice", "tear", "lacerate", "rip", "dice", "cut")

 /obj/item/nullrod/claymore/hit_reaction(mob/living/carbon/human/owner, atom/movable/hitby, attack_text = "the attack", final_block_chance = 0, damage = 0, attack_type = MELEE_ATTACK)
 	if(attack_type == PROJECTILE_ATTACK)
@@ -343,7 +345,8 @@
 	name = "sacred chainsaw sword"
 	desc = "Suffer not a heretic to live."
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BELT
-	attack_verb = list("sawed", "tore", "lacerated", "cut", "chopped", "diced")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("saws", "tears", "lacerates", "cuts", "chops", "dices")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("saw", "tear", "lacerate", "cut", "chop", "dice")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/chainsawhit.ogg'
 	tool_behaviour = TOOL_SAW
 	toolspeed = 1.5 //slower than a real saw
@@ -406,7 +409,8 @@
 	force = 4.13
 	throwforce = 1
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "tore", "lacerated", "ripped", "diced", "cut")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "slashes", "stabs", "slices", "tears", "lacerates", "rips", "dices", "cuts")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "slash", "stab", "slice", "tear", "lacerate", "rip", "dice", "cut")

 /obj/item/nullrod/scythe
 	icon_state = "scythe1"
@@ -419,7 +423,8 @@
 	armour_penetration = 35
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BACK
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
-	attack_verb = list("chopped", "sliced", "cut", "reaped")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("chops", "slices", "cuts", "reaps")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("chop", "slice", "cut", "reap")

 /obj/item/nullrod/scythe/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
@@ -432,7 +437,8 @@
 	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/weapons/swords_righthand.dmi'
 	name = "high frequency blade"
 	desc = "Bad references are the DNA of the soul."
-	attack_verb = list("chopped", "sliced", "cut", "zandatsu'd")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("chops", "slices", "cuts", "zandatsu's")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("chop", "slice", "cut", "zandatsu")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/rapierhit.ogg'

 /obj/item/nullrod/scythe/spellblade
@@ -452,7 +458,8 @@
 	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/weapons/swords_righthand.dmi'
 	name = "possessed blade"
 	desc = "When the station falls into chaos, it's nice to have a friend by your side."
-	attack_verb = list("chopped", "sliced", "cut")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("chops", "slices", "cuts")
+	attack_verb_simple= list("chop", "slice", "cut")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/rapierhit.ogg'
 	var/possessed = FALSE

@@ -504,7 +511,8 @@
 	chaplain_spawnable = FALSE
 	force = 30
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BELT
-	attack_verb = list("sawed", "tore", "lacerated", "cut", "chopped", "diced")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("saws", "tears", "lacerates", "cuts", "chops", "dices")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("saw", "tear", "lacerate", "cut", "chop", "dice")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/chainsawhit.ogg'
 	tool_behaviour = TOOL_SAW
 	toolspeed = 0.5 //faster than normal saw
@@ -518,7 +526,8 @@
 	desc = "This war hammer cost the chaplain forty thousand space dollars."
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BELT
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_HUGE
-	attack_verb = list("smashed", "bashed", "hammered", "crunched")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("smashes", "bashes", "hammers", "crunches")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("smash", "bash", "hammer", "crunch")

 /obj/item/nullrod/chainsaw
 	name = "chainsaw hand"
@@ -530,7 +539,8 @@
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_HUGE
 	item_flags = ABSTRACT
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
-	attack_verb = list("sawed", "tore", "lacerated", "cut", "chopped", "diced")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("saws", "tears", "lacerates", "cuts", "chops", "dices")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("saw", "tear", "lacerate", "cut", "chop", "dice")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/chainsawhit.ogg'
 	tool_behaviour = TOOL_SAW
 	toolspeed = 2 //slower than a real saw
@@ -548,7 +558,8 @@
 	desc = "Used for absolutely hilarious sacrifices."
 	hitsound = 'sound/items/bikehorn.ogg'
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "tore", "lacerated", "ripped", "diced", "cut")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "slashes", "stabs", "slices", "tears", "lacerates", "rips", "dices", "cuts")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "slash", "stab", "slice", "tear", "lacerate", "rip", "dice", "cut")

 /obj/item/nullrod/pride_hammer
 	icon_state = "pride"
@@ -558,7 +569,8 @@
 	throwforce = 15
 	w_class = 4
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BACK
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "smashed", "crushed", "splattered", "cracked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "smashes", "crushes", "splatters", "cracks")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "smash", "crush", "splatter", "crack")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/blade1.ogg'

 /obj/item/nullrod/pride_hammer/afterattack(atom/A as mob|obj|turf|area, mob/user, proximity)
@@ -579,7 +591,8 @@
 	lefthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/weapons/melee_lefthand.dmi'
 	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/weapons/melee_righthand.dmi'
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BELT
-	attack_verb = list("whipped", "lashed")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("whips", "lashes")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("whip", "lash")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/chainhit.ogg'

 /obj/item/nullrod/fedora
@@ -594,7 +607,8 @@
 	throw_range = 7
 	throwforce = 30
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
-	attack_verb = list("enlightened", "redpilled")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("enlightens", "redpills")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("enlighten", "redpill")

 /obj/item/nullrod/armblade
 	name = "dark blessing"
@@ -629,7 +643,8 @@
 	lefthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/items_lefthand.dmi'
 	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/items_righthand.dmi'
 	force = 15
-	attack_verb = list("bitten", "eaten", "fin slapped")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("bites", "eats", "fin slaps")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("bite", "eat", "fin slap")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bite.ogg'
 	var/used_blessing = FALSE

@@ -649,7 +664,8 @@
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BACK
 	sharpness = SHARP_NONE
 	hitsound = "swing_hit"
-	attack_verb = list("smashed", "slammed", "whacked", "thwacked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("smashes", "slams", "whacks", "thwacks")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("smash", "slam", "whack", "thwack")
 	icon = 'icons/obj/items_and_weapons.dmi'
 	icon_state = "bostaff0"
 	inhand_icon_state = "bostaff0"
@@ -668,7 +684,8 @@
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
 	slot_flags = null
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "tore", "lacerated", "ripped", "diced", "cut")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "slashes", "stabs", "slices", "tears", "lacerates", "rips", "dices", "cuts")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "slash", "stab", "slice", "tear", "lacerate", "rip", "dice", "cut")
 	item_flags = SLOWS_WHILE_IN_HAND

 /obj/item/nullrod/tribal_knife/Initialize(mapload)
@@ -694,7 +711,8 @@
 	name = "unholy pitchfork"
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
 	desc = "Holding this makes you look absolutely devilish."
-	attack_verb = list("poked", "impaled", "pierced", "jabbed")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("pokes", "impales", "pierces", "jabs")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("poke", "impale", "pierce", "jab")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED

@@ -707,7 +725,8 @@
 	lefthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/weapons/staves_lefthand.dmi'
 	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/weapons/staves_righthand.dmi'
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
-	attack_verb = list("bashes", "smacks", "whacks")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("bashes", "smacks", "whacks")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("bash", "smack", "whack")

 /obj/item/nullrod/hypertool
 	icon = 'icons/obj/device.dmi'
@@ -720,7 +739,8 @@
 	desc = "A tool so powerful even you cannot perfectly use it."
 	armour_penetration = 35
 	damtype = BRAIN
-	attack_verb = list("pulsed", "mended", "cut")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("pulses", "mends", "cuts")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("pulse", "mend", "cut")
 	hitsound = 'sound/effects/sparks4.ogg'

 /obj/item/nullrod/spear
@@ -735,5 +755,6 @@
 	armour_penetration = 10
 	sharpness = SHARP_POINTY
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY
-	attack_verb = list("stabbed", "poked", "slashed", "clocked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("stabs", "pokes", "slashes", "clocks")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("stab", "poke", "slash", "clock")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
@@ -26,7 +26,8 @@
 	throw_range = 5
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron=80)
 	flags_1 = CONDUCT_1
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "stabbed", "poked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "stabs", "pokes")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "stab", "poke")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
 	armor = list("melee" = 0, "bullet" = 0, "laser" = 0, "energy" = 0, "bomb" = 0, "bio" = 0, "rad" = 0, "fire" = 50, "acid" = 30)
 	item_flags = EYE_STAB
@@ -84,7 +85,8 @@
 	throw_speed = 3
 	throw_range = 6
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron=12000)
-	attack_verb = list("slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "tore", "lacerated", "ripped", "diced", "cut")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("slashes", "stabs", "slices", "tears", "lacerates", "rips", "dices", "cuts")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("slash", "stab", "slice", "tear", "lacerate", "rip", "dice", "cut")
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
 	armor = list("melee" = 0, "bullet" = 0, "laser" = 0, "energy" = 0, "bomb" = 0, "bio" = 0, "rad" = 0, "fire" = 50, "acid" = 50)
 	item_flags = EYE_STAB
@@ -117,7 +119,8 @@
 	throwforce = 0
 	throw_range = 5
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/plastic = 100)
-	attack_verb = list("prodded", "whiffed","scratched", "poked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("prods", "whiffs", "scratches", "pokes")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("prod", "whiff", "scratch", "poke")
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
 	custom_price = 50
 	var/break_chance = 25
@@ -168,7 +171,8 @@
 	force = 15
 	throwforce = 10
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron=18000)
-	attack_verb = list("cleaved", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "tore", "lacerated", "ripped", "diced", "cut")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("cleaves", "slashes", "stabs", "slices", "tears", "lacerates", "rips", "dices", "cuts")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("cleave", "slash", "stab", "slice", "tear", "lacerate", "rip", "dice", "cut")
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
 	custom_price = 600

@@ -188,7 +192,8 @@
 	embedding = list("pain_mult" = 4, "embed_chance" = 65, "fall_chance" = 10, "ignore_throwspeed_threshold" = TRUE)
 	force = 20
 	throwforce = 20
-	attack_verb = list("slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "tore", "lacerated", "ripped", "cut")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("slashes", "stabs", "slices", "tears", "lacerates", "rips", "cuts")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("slash", "stab", "slice", "tear", "lacerate", "rip", "cut")
 	bayonet = TRUE

 /obj/item/kitchen/knife/combat/survival
@@ -228,7 +233,8 @@
 	desc = "A makeshift glass shiv."
 	force = 8
 	throwforce = 12
-	attack_verb = list("shanked", "shivved")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("shanks", "shivs")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("shank", "shiv")
 	armor = list("melee" = 0, "bullet" = 0, "laser" = 0, "energy" = 0, "bomb" = 0, "bio" = 0, "rad" = 0, "fire" = 0, "acid" = 0)
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/glass=400)

@@ -254,7 +260,8 @@
 	throw_range = 7
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/wood = MINERAL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 1.5)
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
-	attack_verb = list("bashed", "battered", "bludgeoned", "thrashed", "whacked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("bashes", "batters", "bludgeons", "thrashes", "whacks")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("bash", "batter", "bludgeon", "thrash", "whack")
 	custom_price = 200

 /obj/item/kitchen/rollingpin/suicide_act(mob/living/carbon/user)
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@
 	w_class_on = WEIGHT_CLASS_HUGE
 	flags_1 = CONDUCT_1
 	armour_penetration = 100
-	attack_verb_off = list("attacked", "chopped", "cleaved", "tore", "lacerated", "cut")
+	attack_verb_off = list("attacks", "chops", "cleaves", "tears", "lacerates", "cuts")
 	attack_verb_on = list()
 	light_color = LIGHT_COLOR_LIGHT_CYAN

@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@
 	force = 3
 	throwforce = 5
 	hitsound = "swing_hit" //it starts deactivated
-	attack_verb_off = list("tapped", "poked")
+	attack_verb_off = list("taps", "pokes")
 	throw_speed = 3
 	throw_range = 5
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
@@ -23,7 +23,8 @@
 	wound_bonus = 15
 	bare_wound_bonus = 10
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
-	attack_verb = list("flogged", "whipped", "lashed", "disciplined")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("flogs", "whips", "lashes", "disciplines")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("flog", "whip", "lash", "discipline")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/chainhit.ogg'
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron = 1000)

@@ -43,7 +44,8 @@
 	force = 20
 	throwforce = 10
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "tore", "lacerated", "ripped", "diced", "cut")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "slashes", "stabs", "slices", "tears", "lacerates", "rips", "dices", "cuts")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "slash", "stab", "slice", "tear", "lacerate", "rip", "dice", "cut")
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED

 /obj/item/melee/synthetic_arm_blade/Initialize()
@@ -65,7 +67,8 @@
 	block_chance = 50
 	armour_penetration = 75
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
-	attack_verb = list("slashed", "cut")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("slashes", "cuts")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("slash", "cut")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/rapierhit.ogg'
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron = 1000)
 	wound_bonus = 10
@@ -149,7 +152,8 @@
 	throwforce = 10
 	block_chance = 20
 	armour_penetration = 65
-	attack_verb = list("slashed", "stung", "prickled", "poked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("slashes", "stings", "prickles", "pokes")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("slash", "sting", "prickle", "poke")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/rapierhit.ogg'

 /obj/item/melee/beesword/afterattack(atom/target, mob/user, proximity)
@@ -377,7 +381,8 @@
 		inhand_icon_state = on_inhand_icon_state
 		w_class = weight_class_on
 		force = force_on
-		attack_verb = list("smacked", "struck", "cracked", "beaten")
+		attack_verb_continuous = list("smacks", "strikes", "cracks", "beats")
+		attack_verb_simple = list("smack", "strike", "crack", "beat")
 	else
 		to_chat(user, desc["local_off"])
 		icon_state = off_icon_state
@@ -385,7 +390,8 @@
 		slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BELT
 		w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
 		force = force_off
-		attack_verb = list("hit", "poked")
+		attack_verb_continuous = list("hits", "pokes")
+		attack_verb_simple = list("hit", "poke")

 	playsound(src.loc, on_sound, 50, TRUE)
 	add_fingerprint(user)
@@ -531,7 +537,8 @@
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BELT
 	force = 15
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
-	attack_verb = list("flogged", "whipped", "lashed", "disciplined")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("flogs", "whips", "lashes", "disciplines")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("flog", "whip", "lash", "discipline")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/whip.ogg'

 /obj/item/melee/curator_whip/afterattack(target, mob/user, proximity_flag)
@@ -550,7 +557,8 @@
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
 	item_flags = NONE
 	force = 0
-	attack_verb = list("hit", "poked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("hits", "pokes")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("hit", "poke")
 	var/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/sausage/held_sausage
 	var/static/list/ovens
 	var/on = FALSE
@@ -666,7 +674,8 @@
 	throwforce = 8
 	block_chance = 10
 	armour_penetration = 50
-	attack_verb = list("smacked", "struck", "cracked", "beaten")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("smacks", "strikes", "cracks", "beats")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("smack", "strike", "crack", "beat")
 	var/overlay_state = "mace_handle"
 	var/mutable_appearance/overlay

@@ -6,8 +6,8 @@
 	var/throwforce_on = 20
 	var/icon_state_on = "axe1"
 	var/hitsound_on = 'sound/weapons/blade1.ogg'
-	var/list/attack_verb_on = list("attacked", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "tore", "lacerated", "ripped", "diced", "cut")
-	var/list/attack_verb_off = list("attacked", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "tore", "lacerated", "ripped", "diced", "cut")
+	var/list/attack_verb_on = list("attacks", "slashes", "stabs", "slices", "tears", "lacerates", "rips", "dices", "cuts")
+	var/list/attack_verb_off = list("attacks", "slashes", "stabs", "slices", "tears", "lacerates", "rips", "dices", "cuts")
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
 	var/bonus_active = FALSE //If the faction damage bonus is active
 	var/list/nemesis_factions //Any mob with a faction that exists in this list will take bonus damage/effects
@@ -20,10 +20,10 @@
 	. = ..()
 	if(active)
 		if(attack_verb_on.len)
-			attack_verb = attack_verb_on
+			attack_verb_continuous = attack_verb_on
 	else
 		if(attack_verb_off.len)
-			attack_verb = attack_verb_off
+			attack_verb_continuous = attack_verb_off
 		if(embedding)
 			updateEmbedding()
 	if(sharpness)
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@
 		hitsound = hitsound_on
 		throw_speed = 4
 		if(attack_verb_on.len)
-			attack_verb = attack_verb_on
+			attack_verb_continuous = attack_verb_on
 		icon_state = icon_state_on
 		w_class = w_class_on
 		if(embedding)
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@
 		hitsound = initial(hitsound)
 		throw_speed = initial(throw_speed)
 		if(attack_verb_off.len)
-			attack_verb = attack_verb_off
+			attack_verb_continuous = attack_verb_off
 		icon_state = initial(icon_state)
 		w_class = initial(w_class)
 		if(embedding)
@@ -10,7 +10,8 @@
 	throw_speed = 2
 	throw_range = 5
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
-	attack_verb = list("warned", "cautioned", "smashed")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("warns", "cautions", "smashes")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("warn", "caution", "smash")

 /obj/item/choice_beacon
 	name = "choice beacon"
@@ -150,7 +151,8 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/items_and_weapons.dmi'
 	icon_state = "skub"
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY
-	attack_verb = list("skubbed")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("skubs")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("skub")

 /obj/item/skub/suicide_act(mob/living/user)
 	user.visible_message("<span class='suicide'>[user] has declared themself as anti-skub! The skub tears them apart!</span>")
@@ -10,7 +10,8 @@
 	throw_speed = 3
 	throw_range = 7
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
-	attack_verb = list("mopped", "bashed", "bludgeoned", "whacked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("mops", "bashes", "bludgeons", "whacks")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("mop", "bash", "bludgeon", "whack")
 	resistance_flags = FLAMMABLE
 	var/mopping = 0
 	var/mopcount = 0
@@ -11,7 +11,8 @@
 	lefthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/items_lefthand.dmi'
 	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/items_righthand.dmi'
 	force = 5
-	attack_verb = list("bashed", "carried")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("bashes", "carries")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("bash", "carry")
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY
 	throw_speed = 2
 	throw_range = 3
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
 	force = 7
 	throwforce = 15
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "impaled", "pierced")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "impales", "pierces")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "impale", "pierce")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
 	max_integrity = 200
@@ -3,7 +3,8 @@
 	desc = "This is the special coder plush, do not steal."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/plushes.dmi'
 	icon_state = "debug"
-	attack_verb = list("thumped", "whomped", "bumped")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("thumps", "whomps", "bumps")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("thump", "whomp", "bump")
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
 	resistance_flags = FLAMMABLE
 	var/list/squeak_override //Weighted list; If you want your plush to have different squeak sounds use this
@@ -382,14 +383,16 @@
 	desc = "An adorable stuffed toy that resembles a space carp."
 	icon_state = "carpplush"
 	inhand_icon_state = "carp_plushie"
-	attack_verb = list("bitten", "eaten", "fin slapped")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("bites", "eats", "fin slaps")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("bite", "eat", "fin slap")
 	squeak_override = list('sound/weapons/bite.ogg'=1)

 /obj/item/toy/plush/bubbleplush
 	name = "\improper Bubblegum plushie"
 	desc = "The friendly red demon that gives good miners gifts."
 	icon_state = "bubbleplush"
-	attack_verb = list("rent")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("rents")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("rent")
 	squeak_override = list('sound/magic/demon_attack1.ogg'=1)

 /obj/item/toy/plush/ratplush
@@ -498,7 +501,8 @@
 	desc = "An adorable stuffed toy that resembles a lizardperson."
 	icon_state = "plushie_lizard"
 	inhand_icon_state = "plushie_lizard"
-	attack_verb = list("clawed", "hissed", "tail slapped")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("claws", "hisses", "tail slaps")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("claw", "hiss", "tail slap")
 	squeak_override = list('sound/weapons/slash.ogg' = 1)

 /obj/item/toy/plush/snakeplushie
@@ -506,7 +510,8 @@
 	desc = "An adorable stuffed toy that resembles a snake. Not to be mistaken for the real thing."
 	icon_state = "plushie_snake"
 	inhand_icon_state = "plushie_snake"
-	attack_verb = list("bitten", "hissed", "tail slapped")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("bites", "hisses", "tail slaps")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("bite", "hiss", "tail slap")
 	squeak_override = list('sound/weapons/bite.ogg' = 1)

 /obj/item/toy/plush/nukeplushie
@@ -514,7 +519,8 @@
 	desc = "A stuffed toy that resembles a syndicate nuclear operative. The tag claims operatives to be purely fictitious."
 	icon_state = "plushie_nuke"
 	inhand_icon_state = "plushie_nuke"
-	attack_verb = list("shot", "nuked", "detonated")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("shoots", "nukes", "detonates")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("shoot", "nuke", "detonate")
 	squeak_override = list('sound/effects/hit_punch.ogg' = 1)

 /obj/item/toy/plush/slimeplushie
@@ -522,7 +528,8 @@
 	desc = "An adorable stuffed toy that resembles a slime. It is practically just a hacky sack."
 	icon_state = "plushie_slime"
 	inhand_icon_state = "plushie_slime"
-	attack_verb = list("blorbled", "slimed", "absorbed")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("blorbles", "slimes", "absorbs")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("blorble", "slime", "absorb")
 	squeak_override = list('sound/effects/blobattack.ogg' = 1)
 	gender = FEMALE	//given all the jokes and drawings, I'm not sure the xenobiologists would make a slimeboy

@@ -541,7 +548,8 @@
 	desc = "A cute toy that resembles an even cuter bee."
 	icon_state = "plushie_h"
 	inhand_icon_state = "plushie_h"
-	attack_verb = list("stung")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("stings")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("sting")
 	gender = FEMALE
 	squeak_override = list('sound/voice/moth/scream_moth.ogg'=1)

@@ -556,7 +564,8 @@
 	desc = "A plushie depicting an adorable mothperson. It's a huggable bug!"
 	icon_state = "moffplush"
 	inhand_icon_state = "moffplush"
-	attack_verb = list("fluttered", "flapped")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("flutters", "flaps")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("flutter", "flap")
 	squeak_override = list('sound/voice/moth/scream_moth.ogg'=1)
 ///Used to track how many people killed themselves with item/toy/plush/moth
 	var/suicide_count = 0
@@ -583,5 +592,6 @@
 	desc = "A plushie depicting a peacekeeper cyborg. Only you can prevent human harm!"
 	icon_state = "pkplush"
 	inhand_icon_state = "pkplush"
-	attack_verb = list("hugged", "squeezed")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("hugs", "squeezes")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("hug", "squeeze")
 	squeak_override = list('sound/weapons/thudswoosh.ogg'=1)
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
 	desc = "A gas-powered cannon that can fire any object loaded into it."
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY
 	force = 8 //Very heavy
-	attack_verb = list("bludgeoned", "smashed", "beaten")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("bludgeons", "smashes", "beats")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("bludgeon", "smash", "beat")
 	icon = 'icons/obj/pneumaticCannon.dmi'
 	icon_state = "pneumaticCannon"
 	inhand_icon_state = "bulldog"
@@ -6,7 +6,8 @@
 	lefthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/weapons/melee_lefthand.dmi'
 	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/weapons/melee_righthand.dmi'
 	flags_1 = CONDUCT_1
-	attack_verb = list("whacked", "fisted", "power-punched")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("whacks", "fists", "power-punches")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("whack", "fist", "power-punch")
 	force = 20
 	throwforce = 10
 	throw_range = 7
@@ -5,7 +5,8 @@
 	icon_state = "banner"
 	inhand_icon_state = "banner"
 	force = 8
-	attack_verb = list("forcefully inspired", "violently encouraged", "relentlessly galvanized")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("forcefully inspires", "violently encourages", "relentlessly galvanizes")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("forcefully inspire", "violently encourage", "relentlessly galvanize")
 	lefthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/equipment/banners_lefthand.dmi'
 	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/equipment/banners_righthand.dmi'
 	var/inspiration_available = TRUE //If this banner can be used to inspire crew
@@ -21,7 +21,8 @@
 	throw_range = 3
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/glass=7500, /datum/material/iron=1000)
-	attack_verb = list("shoved", "bashed")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("shoves", "bashes")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("shove", "bash")
 	var/cooldown = 0 //shield bash cooldown. based on world.time
 	transparent = TRUE
 	max_integrity = 75
@@ -192,7 +193,8 @@
 	lefthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/equipment/shields_lefthand.dmi'
 	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/equipment/shields_righthand.dmi'
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_TINY
-	attack_verb = list("shoved", "bashed")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("shoves", "bashes")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("shove", "bash")
 	throw_range = 5
 	force = 3
 	throwforce = 3
@@ -4,7 +4,8 @@
 	desc = "It's blank."
 	force = 5
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY
-	attack_verb = list("bashed","smacked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("bashes", "smacks")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("bash", "smack")
 	resistance_flags = FLAMMABLE

 	var/label = ""
@@ -14,7 +14,8 @@
 	armour_penetration = 10
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron=1150, /datum/material/glass=2075)
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "poked", "jabbed", "tore", "lacerated", "gored")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "pokes", "jabs", "tears", "lacerates", "gores")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "poke", "jab", "tear", "lacerate", "gore")
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED // i know the whole point of spears is that they're pointy, but edged is more devastating at the moment so
 	max_integrity = 200
 	armor = list("melee" = 0, "bullet" = 0, "laser" = 0, "energy" = 0, "bomb" = 0, "bio" = 0, "rad" = 0, "fire" = 50, "acid" = 30)
@@ -133,7 +134,8 @@
 /obj/item/spear/grey_tide
 	name = "\improper Grey Tide"
 	desc = "Recovered from the aftermath of a revolt aboard Defense Outpost Theta Aegis, in which a seemingly endless tide of Assistants caused heavy casualities among Nanotrasen military forces."
-	attack_verb = list("gored")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("gores")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("gore")
 	force=15

 /obj/item/spear/grey_tide/ComponentInitialize()
@@ -66,7 +66,8 @@
 	singular_name = "bluespace polycrystal"
 	desc = "A stable polycrystal, made of fused-together bluespace crystals. You could probably break one off."
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/bluespace=MINERAL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT)
-	attack_verb = list("bluespace polybashed", "bluespace polybattered", "bluespace polybludgeoned", "bluespace polythrashed", "bluespace polysmashed")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("bluespace polybashes", "bluespace polybatters", "bluespace polybludgeons", "bluespace polythrashes", "bluespace polysmashes")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("bluespace polybash", "bluespace polybatter", "bluespace polybludgeon", "bluespace polythrash", "bluespace polysmash")
 	novariants = TRUE
 	grind_results = list(/datum/reagent/bluespace = 20)
 	point_value = 30
@@ -20,7 +20,8 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(rod_recipes, list ( \
 	throw_range = 7
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron=1000)
 	max_amount = 50
-	attack_verb = list("hit", "bludgeoned", "whacked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("hits", "bludgeons", "whacks")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("hit", "bludgeon", "whack")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/gun/general/grenade_launch.ogg'
 	embedding = list()
 	novariants = TRUE
@@ -248,7 +248,8 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(plastitaniumglass_recipes, list(
 	lefthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/weapons/melee_lefthand.dmi'
 	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/weapons/melee_righthand.dmi'
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/glass=MINERAL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT)
-	attack_verb = list("stabbed", "slashed", "sliced", "cut")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("stabs", "slashes", "slices", "cuts")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("stab", "slash", "slice", "cut")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
 	resistance_flags = ACID_PROOF
 	armor = list("melee" = 100, "bullet" = 0, "laser" = 0, "energy" = 100, "bomb" = 0, "bio" = 0, "rad" = 0, "fire" = 50, "acid" = 100)
@@ -8,7 +8,8 @@
 	max_amount = 50
 	throw_speed = 1
 	throw_range = 3
-	attack_verb = list("bashed", "battered", "bludgeoned", "thrashed", "smashed")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("bashes", "batters", "bludgeons", "thrashes", "smashes")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("bash", "batter", "bludgeon", "thrash", "smash")
 	novariants = FALSE
 	var/sheettype = null //this is used for girders in the creation of walls/false walls
 	var/point_value = 0 //turn-in value for the gulag stacker - loosely relative to its rarity.
@@ -4,7 +4,8 @@
 	desc = "A floor tile, made out of glass. It produces light."
 	icon_state = "tile_e"
 	flags_1 = CONDUCT_1
-	attack_verb = list("bashed", "battered", "bludgeoned", "thrashed", "smashed")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("bashes", "batters", "bludgeons", "thrashes", "smashes")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("bash", "batter", "bludgeon", "thrash", "smash")
 	turf_type = /turf/open/floor/light
 	var/state = 0

@@ -8,7 +8,8 @@
 	lefthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/equipment/belt_lefthand.dmi'
 	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/equipment/belt_righthand.dmi'
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BELT
-	attack_verb = list("whipped", "lashed", "disciplined")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("whips", "lashes", "disciplines")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("whip", "lash", "discipline")
 	max_integrity = 300
 	equip_sound = 'sound/items/equip/toolbelt_equip.ogg'
 	var/content_overlays = FALSE //If this is true, the belt will gain overlays based on what it's holding
@@ -261,7 +261,8 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(bibleitemstates, list("bible", "koran", "scrapbook", "burning",
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/sear.ogg'
 	damtype = BURN
 	name = "Syndicate Tome"
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "burned", "blessed", "damned", "scorched")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "burns", "blesses", "damns", "scorches")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "burn", "bless", "damn", "scorch")
 	var/uses = 1

 /obj/item/storage/book/bible/syndicate/attack_self(mob/living/carbon/human/H)
@@ -10,7 +10,8 @@
 	throw_speed = 2
 	throw_range = 4
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY
-	attack_verb = list("bashed", "battered", "bludgeoned", "thrashed", "whacked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("bashes", "batters", "bludgeons", "thrashes", "whacks")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("bash", "batter", "bludgeon", "thrash", "whack")
 	resistance_flags = FLAMMABLE
 	max_integrity = 150
 	var/folder_path = /obj/item/folder //this is the path of the folder that gets spawned in New()
@@ -128,7 +128,8 @@
 	throw_speed = 2
 	throw_range = 4
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY
-	attack_verb = list("bashed", "battered", "bludgeoned", "thrashed", "whacked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("bashes", "batters", "bludgeons", "thrashes", "whacks")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("bash", "batter", "bludgeon", "thrash", "whack")

 /obj/item/storage/secure/briefcase/PopulateContents()
 	new /obj/item/paper(src)
@@ -12,7 +12,8 @@
 	throw_range = 7
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron = 500)
-	attack_verb = list("robusted")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("robusts")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("robust")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/smash.ogg'
 	drop_sound = 'sound/items/handling/toolbox_drop.ogg'
 	pickup_sound =  'sound/items/handling/toolbox_pickup.ogg'
@@ -9,7 +9,8 @@
 	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/equipment/security_righthand.dmi'

 	force = 10
-	attack_verb = list("beaten")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("beats")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("beat")

 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BELT
@@ -15,7 +15,8 @@
 	drop_sound = 'sound/items/handling/crowbar_drop.ogg'
 	pickup_sound =  'sound/items/handling/crowbar_pickup.ogg'

-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "bashed", "battered", "bludgeoned", "whacked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "bashes", "batters", "bludgeons", "whacks")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "bash", "batter", "bludgeon", "whack")
 	tool_behaviour = TOOL_CROWBAR
 	toolspeed = 1
 	armor = list("melee" = 0, "bullet" = 0, "laser" = 0, "energy" = 0, "bomb" = 0, "bio" = 0, "rad" = 0, "fire" = 50, "acid" = 30)
@@ -15,7 +15,8 @@
 	throw_speed = 3
 	throw_range = 5
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron=75)
-	attack_verb = list("stabbed")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("stabs")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("stab")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
 	usesound = list('sound/items/screwdriver.ogg', 'sound/items/screwdriver2.ogg')
 	tool_behaviour = TOOL_SCREWDRIVER
@@ -102,7 +103,8 @@
 	throwforce = 8
 	throw_speed = 2
 	throw_range = 3//it's heavier than a screw driver/wrench, so it does more damage, but can't be thrown as far
-	attack_verb = list("drilled", "screwed", "jabbed","whacked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("drills", "screws", "jabs", "whacks")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("drill", "screw", "jab", "whack")
 	hitsound = 'sound/items/drill_hit.ogg'
 	usesound = 'sound/items/drill_use.ogg'
 	toolspeed = 0.7
@@ -13,7 +13,8 @@
 	throw_range = 7
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron=80)
-	attack_verb = list("pinched", "nipped")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("pinches", "nips")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("pinch", "nip")
 	hitsound = 'sound/items/wirecutter.ogg'
 	usesound = 'sound/items/wirecutter.ogg'
 	drop_sound = 'sound/items/handling/wirecutter_drop.ogg'
@@ -15,7 +15,8 @@
 	drop_sound = 'sound/items/handling/wrench_drop.ogg'
 	pickup_sound =  'sound/items/handling/wrench_pickup.ogg'

-	attack_verb = list("bashed", "battered", "bludgeoned", "whacked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("bashes", "batters", "bludgeons", "whacks")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("bash", "batter", "bludgeon", "whack")
 	tool_behaviour = TOOL_WRENCH
 	toolspeed = 1
 	armor = list("melee" = 0, "bullet" = 0, "laser" = 0, "energy" = 0, "bomb" = 0, "bio" = 0, "rad" = 0, "fire" = 50, "acid" = 30)
@@ -40,7 +41,8 @@
 	icon_state = "wrench_medical"
 	force = 2 //MEDICAL
 	throwforce = 4
-	attack_verb = list("healed", "medicaled", "tapped", "poked", "analyzed") //"cobbyed"
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("heals", "medicals", "taps", "pokes", "analyzes") //"cobbyed"
+	attack_verb_simple = list("heal", "medical", "tap", "poke", "analyze")
 	///var to hold the name of the person who suicided
 	var/suicider

@@ -80,7 +82,8 @@
 	desc = "It's like a normal wrench but edgier. Can be found on the battlefield."
 	icon_state = "wrench_combat"
 	inhand_icon_state = "wrench_combat"
-	attack_verb = list("devastated", "brutalized", "committed a war crime against", "obliterated", "humiliated")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("devastates", "brutalizes", "commits a war crime against", "obliterates", "humiliates")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("devastate", "brutalize", "commit a war crime against", "obliterate", "humiliate")
 	tool_behaviour = null
 	toolspeed = null
 	var/on = FALSE
@@ -168,8 +168,8 @@
 		var/mob/M = loc
 		SEND_SIGNAL(M, COMSIG_CLEAR_MOOD_EVENT, "badass_antag", /datum/mood_event/badass_antag)
 	. = ..()
-	
-	
+
+
 /obj/item/toy/balloon/arrest
 	name = "arreyst balloon"
 	desc = "A half inflated balloon about a boyband named Arreyst that was popular about ten years ago, famous for making fun of red jumpsuits as unfashionable."
@@ -247,7 +247,8 @@
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BELT
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron=10, /datum/material/glass=10)
-	attack_verb = list("struck", "pistol whipped", "hit", "bashed")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("strikes", "pistol whips", "hits", "bashes")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("strike", "pistol whip", "hit", "bash")
 	var/bullets = 7

 /obj/item/toy/gun/examine(mob/user)
@@ -323,7 +324,8 @@
 	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/weapons/swords_righthand.dmi'
 	var/active = 0
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "struck", "hit")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "strikes", "hits")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "strike", "hit")
 	var/hacked = FALSE
 	var/saber_color

@@ -386,7 +388,8 @@
 	inhand_icon_state = "arm_blade"
 	lefthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/antag/changeling_lefthand.dmi'
 	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/antag/changeling_righthand.dmi'
-	attack_verb = list("pricked", "absorbed", "gored")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("pricks", "absorbs", "gores")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("prick", "absorb", "gore")
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
 	resistance_flags = FLAMMABLE

@@ -401,7 +404,8 @@
 	var/active = FALSE
 	icon = 'icons/obj/items_and_weapons.dmi'
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/smash.ogg'
-	attack_verb = list("robusted")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("robusts")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("robust")

 /obj/item/toy/windup_toolbox/attack_self(mob/user)
 	if(!active)
@@ -447,7 +451,8 @@
 	throw_speed = 3
 	throw_range = 5
 	two_hand_force = 0
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "struck", "hit")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "strikes", "hits")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "strike", "hit")

 /obj/item/dualsaber/toy/hit_reaction(mob/living/carbon/human/owner, atom/movable/hitby, attack_text = "the attack", final_block_chance = 0, damage = 0, attack_type = MELEE_ATTACK)
 	return 0
@@ -469,7 +474,8 @@
 	force = 5
 	throwforce = 5
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "slashes", "stabs", "slices")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "slash", "stab", "slice")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'

 /*
@@ -646,7 +652,8 @@
 	var/card_throwforce = 0
 	var/card_throw_speed = 3
 	var/card_throw_range = 7
-	var/list/card_attack_verb = list("attacked")
+	var/list/card_attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks")
+	var/list/card_attack_verb_simple = list("attack")

 /obj/item/toy/cards/suicide_act(mob/living/carbon/user)
 	user.visible_message("<span class='suicide'>[user] is slitting [user.p_their()] wrists with \the [src]! It looks like [user.p_they()] [user.p_have()] a crummy hand!</span>")
@@ -846,7 +853,8 @@
 	newobj.card_throwforce = sourceobj.card_throwforce
 	newobj.card_throw_speed = sourceobj.card_throw_speed
 	newobj.card_throw_range = sourceobj.card_throw_range
-	newobj.card_attack_verb = sourceobj.card_attack_verb
+	newobj.card_attack_verb_continuous = sourceobj.card_attack_verb_continuous
+	newobj.card_attack_verb_simple = sourceobj.card_attack_verb_simple
 	newobj.resistance_flags = sourceobj.resistance_flags

 /**
@@ -965,8 +973,10 @@
 	newobj.throw_speed = newobj.card_throw_speed
 	newobj.card_throw_range = sourceobj.card_throw_range
 	newobj.throw_range = newobj.card_throw_range
-	newobj.card_attack_verb = sourceobj.card_attack_verb
-	newobj.attack_verb = newobj.card_attack_verb
+	newobj.card_attack_verb_continuous = sourceobj.card_attack_verb_continuous
+	newobj.attack_verb_continuous = newobj.card_attack_verb_continuous
+	newobj.card_attack_verb_simple = sourceobj.card_attack_verb_simple
+	newobj.attack_verb_simple = newobj.card_attack_verb_simple

 /*
 || Syndicate playing cards, for pretending you're Gambit and playing poker for the nuke disk. ||
@@ -982,7 +992,8 @@
 	card_throwforce = 10
 	card_throw_speed = 3
 	card_throw_range = 7
-	card_attack_verb = list("attacked", "sliced", "diced", "slashed", "cut")
+	card_attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "slices", "dices", "slashes", "cuts")
+	card_attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "slice", "dice", "slash", "cut")
 	resistance_flags = NONE

 /*
@@ -9,7 +9,8 @@
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_TINY
 	throw_speed = 3
 	throw_range = 7
-	attack_verb = list("banned")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("bans")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("ban")
 	max_integrity = 200
 	armor = list("melee" = 0, "bullet" = 0, "laser" = 0, "energy" = 0, "bomb" = 0, "bio" = 0, "rad" = 0, "fire" = 100, "acid" = 70)
 	resistance_flags = FIRE_PROOF
@@ -43,7 +44,8 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 	throwforce = 1
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "tore", "lacerated", "ripped", "diced", "cut")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "slashes", "stabs", "slices", "tears", "lacerates", "rips", "dices", "cuts")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "slash", "stab", "slice", "tear", "lacerate", "rip", "dice", "cut")

 /obj/item/sord/suicide_act(mob/user)
 	user.visible_message("<span class='suicide'>[user] is trying to impale [user.p_them()]self with [src]! It might be a suicide attempt if it weren't so shitty.</span>", \
@@ -63,7 +65,8 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 	force = 40
 	throwforce = 10
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "tore", "lacerated", "ripped", "diced", "cut")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "slashes", "stabs", "slices", "tears", "lacerates", "rips", "dices", "cuts")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "slash", "stab", "slice", "tear", "lacerate", "rip", "dice", "cut")
 	block_chance = 50
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
 	max_integrity = 200
@@ -85,7 +88,8 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 	slot_flags = null
 	block_chance = 0 //RNG WON'T HELP YOU NOW, PANSY
 	light_range = 3
-	attack_verb = list("brutalized", "eviscerated", "disemboweled", "hacked", "carved", "cleaved") //ONLY THE MOST VISCERAL ATTACK VERBS
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("brutalizes", "eviscerates", "disembowels", "hacks", "carves", "cleaves") //ONLY THE MOST VISCERAL ATTACK VERBS
+	attack_verb_simple = list("brutalize", "eviscerate", "disembowel", "hack", "carve", "cleave")
 	var/notches = 0 //HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SLAIN WITH THIS BLADE
 	var/obj/item/disk/nuclear/nuke_disk //OUR STORED NUKE DISK

@@ -217,7 +221,8 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 	throwforce = 10
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_HUGE
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "tore", "lacerated", "ripped", "diced", "cut")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "slashes", "stabs", "slices", "tears", "lacerates", "rips", "dices", "cuts")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "slash", "stab", "slice", "tear", "lacerate", "rip", "dice", "cut")
 	block_chance = 50
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
 	max_integrity = 200
@@ -252,7 +257,8 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 	throwforce = 10
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron=1150, /datum/material/glass=75)
-	attack_verb = list("hit", "bludgeoned", "whacked", "bonked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("hits", "bludgeons", "whacks", "bonks")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("hit", "bludgeon", "whack", "bonk")

 /obj/item/wirerod/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/shard))
@@ -322,7 +328,8 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 	throwforce = 25 //kills regular carps in one hit
 	force = 10
 	throw_range = 0 //throwing these invalidates the speargun
-	attack_verb = list("stabbed", "ripped", "gored", "impaled")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("stabs", "rips", "gores", "impales")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("stab", "rip", "gore", "impale")
 	embedding = list("pain_mult" = 8, "embed_chance" = 100, "fall_chance" = 0, "impact_pain_mult" = 15) //55 damage+embed on hit

 /obj/item/switchblade
@@ -339,7 +346,8 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 	throw_range = 6
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron=12000)
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/genhit.ogg'
-	attack_verb = list("stubbed", "poked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("stubs", "pokes")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("stub", "poke")
 	resistance_flags = FIRE_PROOF
 	var/extended = 0

@@ -351,7 +359,8 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 		w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
 		throwforce = 23
 		icon_state = "switchblade_ext"
-		attack_verb = list("slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "tore", "lacerated", "ripped", "diced", "cut")
+		attack_verb_continuous = list("slashes", "stabs", "slices", "tears", "lacerates", "rips", "dices", "cuts")
+		attack_verb_simple = list("slash", "stab", "slice", "tear", "lacerate", "rip", "dice", "cut")
 		hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
 		sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
 	else
@@ -359,7 +368,8 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 		w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
 		throwforce = 5
 		icon_state = "switchblade"
-		attack_verb = list("stubbed", "poked")
+		attack_verb_continuous = list("stubs", "pokes")
+		attack_verb_simple = list("stub", "poke")
 		hitsound = 'sound/weapons/genhit.ogg'
 		sharpness = SHARP_NONE

@@ -377,7 +387,8 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 	throw_speed = 3
 	throw_range = 4
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
-	attack_verb = list("called", "rang")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("calls", "rings")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("call", "ring")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/ring.ogg'

 /obj/item/phone/suicide_act(mob/user)
@@ -399,7 +410,8 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 	throwforce = 5
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron=50)
-	attack_verb = list("bludgeoned", "whacked", "disciplined", "thrashed")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("bludgeons", "whacks", "disciplines", "thrashes")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("bludgeon", "whack", "discipline", "thrash")

 /obj/item/staff
 	name = "wizard staff"
@@ -414,7 +426,8 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 	throw_range = 5
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
 	armour_penetration = 100
-	attack_verb = list("bludgeoned", "whacked", "disciplined")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("bludgeons", "whacks", "disciplines")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("bludgeon", "whack", "discipline")
 	resistance_flags = FLAMMABLE

 /obj/item/staff/broom
@@ -467,7 +480,8 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 	throw_range = 0
 	throw_speed = 0
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
-	attack_verb = list("sawed", "tore", "lacerated", "cut", "chopped", "diced")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("saws", "tears", "lacerates", "cuts", "chops", "dices")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("saw", "tear", "lacerate", "cut", "chop", "dice")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/chainsawhit.ogg'
 	tool_behaviour = TOOL_SAW
 	toolspeed = 1
@@ -497,7 +511,8 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 	throwforce = 10
 	throw_speed = 5
 	throw_range = 2
-	attack_verb = list("busted")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("busts")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("bust")
 	var/impressiveness = 45

 /obj/item/statuebust/Initialize()
@@ -519,7 +534,8 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 	throwforce = 1 // why are you throwing a club do you even weapon
 	throw_speed = 1
 	throw_range = 1
-	attack_verb = list("clubbed", "bludgeoned")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("clubs", "bludgeons")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("club", "bludgeon")

 /obj/item/melee/chainofcommand/tailwhip
 	name = "liz o' nine tails"
@@ -542,7 +558,8 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 	force = 12
 	throwforce = 4
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
-	attack_verb = list("smacked", "whacked", "slammed", "smashed")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("smacks", "whacks", "slams", "smashes")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("smack", "whack", "slam", "smash")
 	///The vehicle counterpart for the board
 	var/board_item_type = /obj/vehicle/ridden/scooter/skateboard

@@ -585,7 +602,8 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 	force = 10
 	wound_bonus = -10
 	throwforce = 12
-	attack_verb = list("beat", "smacked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("beats", "smacks")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("beat", "smack")
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/wood = MINERAL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 3.5)
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_HUGE
 	var/homerun_ready = 0
@@ -654,7 +672,8 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/weapons/melee_righthand.dmi'
 	force = 1
 	throwforce = 1
-	attack_verb = list("swatted", "smacked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("swats", "smacks")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("swat", "smack")
 	hitsound = 'sound/effects/snap.ogg'
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
 	//Things in this list will be instantly splatted.  Flyman weakness is handled in the flyman species weakness proc.
@@ -690,7 +709,8 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 	force = 0
 	throwforce = 0
 	item_flags = DROPDEL | ABSTRACT | HAND_ITEM
-	attack_verb = list("bopped")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("bops")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("bop")

 /obj/item/circlegame/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
@@ -790,7 +810,8 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 	force = 0
 	throwforce = 0
 	item_flags = DROPDEL | ABSTRACT | HAND_ITEM
-	attack_verb = list("slapped")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("slaps")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("slap")
 	hitsound = 'sound/effects/snap.ogg'

 /obj/item/slapper/attack(mob/M, mob/living/carbon/human/user)
@@ -839,7 +860,8 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 	force = 5
 	throwforce = 5
 	hitsound = "swing_hit"
-	attack_verb = list("whacked", "thwacked", "walloped", "socked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("whacks", "thwacks", "wallops", "socks")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("whack", "thwack", "wallop", "sock")
 	icon = 'icons/obj/items_and_weapons.dmi'
 	icon_state = "gohei"
 	inhand_icon_state = "gohei"
@@ -859,7 +881,8 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 	throwforce = 20
 	throw_speed = 4
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
-	attack_verb = list("cut", "sliced", "diced")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("cuts", "slices", "dices")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("cut", "slice", "dice")
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BACK
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
@@ -160,7 +160,8 @@
 	throw_range = 0
 	throw_speed = 0
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "tore", "lacerated", "ripped", "diced", "cut")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "slashes", "stabs", "slices", "tears", "lacerates", "rips", "dices", "cuts")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "slash", "stab", "slice", "tear", "lacerate", "rip", "dice", "cut")
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
 	wound_bonus = -60
 	bare_wound_bonus = 20
@@ -46,7 +46,8 @@
 	wound_bonus = -80
 	bare_wound_bonus = 30
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "tore", "lacerated", "ripped", "diced", "rended")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "slashes", "stabs", "slices", "tears", "lacerates", "rips", "dices", "rends")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "slash", "stab", "slice", "tear", "lacerate", "rip", "dice", "rend")

 /obj/item/melee/cultblade/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
@@ -93,7 +94,8 @@
 	throw_range = 3
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
 	light_color = COLOR_RED
-	attack_verb = list("cleaved", "slashed", "tore", "lacerated", "hacked", "ripped", "diced", "carved")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("cleaves", "slashes", "tears", "lacerates", "hacks", "rips", "dices", "carves")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("cleave", "slash", "tear", "lacerate", "hack", "rip", "dice", "carve")
 	icon_state = "cultbastard"
 	inhand_icon_state = "cultbastard"
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
@@ -626,7 +628,8 @@
 	throw_speed = 2
 	armour_penetration = 30
 	block_chance = 30
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "impaled", "stabbed", "tore", "lacerated", "gored")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "impales", "stabs", "tears", "lacerates", "gores")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "impale", "stab", "tear", "lacerate", "gore")
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
 	var/datum/action/innate/cult/spear/spear_act
@@ -896,7 +899,8 @@
 	throw_speed = 1
 	throw_range = 4
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY
-	attack_verb = list("bumped", "prodded")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("bumps", "prods")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("bump", "prod")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/smash.ogg'
 	var/illusions = 2

@@ -123,8 +123,8 @@
 	var/weakness = check_weakness(I, user)
 	apply_damage(I.force * weakness, I.damtype, def_zone)
 	var/message_verb = ""
-	if(I.attack_verb && length(I.attack_verb))
-		message_verb = "[pick(I.attack_verb)]"
+	if(length(I.attack_verb_continuous))
+		message_verb = "[pick(I.attack_verb_continuous)]"
 	else if(I.force)
 		message_verb = "attacked"

@@ -46,7 +46,8 @@
 	force = 17
 	throwforce = 10
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "tore", "lacerated", "ripped", "diced", "rended")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "slashes", "stabs", "slices", "tears", "lacerates", "rips", "dices", "rends")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "slash", "stab", "slice", "tear", "lacerate", "rip", "dice", "rend")

 /obj/item/melee/sickly_blade/attack(mob/living/M, mob/living/user)
 	if(!IS_HERETIC(user))
@@ -86,7 +86,8 @@
 	force = 10
 	throwforce = 10
 	throw_speed = 4
-	attack_verb = list("sliced")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("slices")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("slice")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED

@@ -154,7 +155,8 @@
 	force = 10
 	throwforce = 20
 	throw_speed = 4
-	attack_verb = list("sliced")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("slices")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("slice")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
 	glass_colour_type = /datum/client_colour/glass_colour/lightgreen
@@ -226,7 +228,8 @@
 	force = 10
 	throwforce = 10
 	throw_speed = 4
-	attack_verb = list("sliced")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("slices")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("slice")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED

@@ -246,7 +249,8 @@
 	force = 10
 	throwforce = 10
 	throw_speed = 4
-	attack_verb = list("sliced")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("slices")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("slice")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
 	glass_colour_type = /datum/client_colour/glass_colour/orange
@@ -157,7 +157,8 @@
 	force = 10
 	throwforce = 10
 	throw_speed = 4
-	attack_verb = list("sliced")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("slices")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("slice")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED

@@ -6,7 +6,8 @@
 	siemens_coefficient = 0.5
 	body_parts_covered = HANDS
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_GLOVES
-	attack_verb = list("challenged")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("challenges")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("challenge")
 	var/transfer_prints = FALSE
 	strip_delay = 20
 	equip_delay_other = 40
@@ -290,7 +290,8 @@
 	throw_speed = 2
 	throw_range = 5
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
-	attack_verb = list("warned", "cautioned", "smashed")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("warns", "cautions", "smashes")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("warn", "caution", "smash")
 	resistance_flags = NONE
 	dynamic_hair_suffix = ""

@@ -503,7 +503,8 @@
 	throw_range = 5
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
 	body_parts_covered = CHEST|GROIN
-	attack_verb = list("warned", "cautioned", "smashed")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("warns", "cautions", "smashes")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("warn", "caution", "smash")
 	armor = list("melee" = 5, "bullet" = 0, "laser" = 0,"energy" = 0, "bomb" = 0, "bio" = 0, "rad" = 0, "fire" = 0, "acid" = 0)

 /obj/item/clothing/suit/changshan_red
@@ -145,7 +145,8 @@
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_TINY
 	inhand_icon_state = "beer"
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
-	attack_verb = list("stabbed", "slashed", "attacked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("stabs", "slashes", "attacks")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("stab", "slash", "attack")
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
 	var/static/icon/broken_outline = icon('icons/obj/drinks.dmi', "broken")

@@ -204,7 +204,8 @@
 	bitesize = 3
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BACK|ITEM_SLOT_BELT
-	attack_verb = list("touche'd")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("touche's")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("touche")
 	tastes = list("bread" = 1)
 	foodtype = GRAIN
 	value = FOOD_FAST
@@ -463,7 +463,8 @@
 	block_chance = 55
 	armour_penetration = 80
 	wound_bonus = -70
-	attack_verb = list("slapped", "slathered")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("slaps", "slathers")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("slap", "slather")
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY
 	tastes = list("cherry" = 1, "crepe" = 1)
 	foodtype = GRAIN | FRUIT | SUGAR
@@ -45,14 +45,14 @@
 		D.card_throwforce = 0
 		D.card_throw_speed = 3
 		D.card_throw_range = 7
-		D.card_attack_verb = list("attacked")
+		D.card_attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks")
 	else
 		D.card_hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
 		D.card_force = 5
 		D.card_throwforce = 10
 		D.card_throw_speed = 3
 		D.card_throw_range = 7
-		D.card_attack_verb = list("attacked", "sliced", "diced", "slashed", "cut")
+		D.card_attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "slices", "dices", "slashes", "cuts")


 /obj/effect/holodeck_effect/sparks/activate(obj/machinery/computer/holodeck/HC)
@@ -8,7 +8,8 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/hydroponics/equipment.dmi'
 	icon_state = "graft_plant"
 	worn_icon_state = "graft"
-	attack_verb = list("planted", "vegitized", "cropped", "reaped", "farmed")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("plants", "vegitizes", "crops", "reaps", "farms")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("plant", "vegitize", "crop", "reap", "farm")
 	///The stored trait taken from the parent plant. Defaults to perenial growth.
 	var/datum/plant_gene/trait/stored_trait
 	///Determines the appearance of the graft. Rudimentary right now so it just picks randomly.
@@ -28,7 +28,8 @@
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_TINY
 	throw_speed = 2
 	throw_range = 3
-	attack_verb = list("pomfed")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("pomfs")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("pomf")
 	var/cotton_type = /obj/item/stack/sheet/cotton
 	var/cotton_name = "raw cotton"

@@ -75,6 +76,7 @@
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
 	throw_speed = 2
 	throw_range = 3
-	attack_verb = list("bashed", "battered", "bludgeoned", "whacked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("bashes", "batters", "bludgeons", "whacks")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("bash", "batter", "bludgeon", "whack")
 	cotton_type = /obj/item/stack/sheet/cotton/durathread
 	cotton_name = "raw durathread"
@@ -249,7 +249,8 @@
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_TINY
 	throw_speed = 1
 	throw_range = 3
-	attack_verb = list("roasted", "scorched", "burned")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("roasts", "scorches", "burns")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("roast", "scorch", "burn")
 	grind_results = list(/datum/reagent/consumable/capsaicin = 0, /datum/reagent/consumable/condensedcapsaicin = 0)

 /obj/item/grown/novaflower/add_juice()
@@ -46,7 +46,8 @@
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_TINY
 	throw_speed = 1
 	throw_range = 3
-	attack_verb = list("stung")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("stings")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("sting")

 /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/grown/nettle/suicide_act(mob/user)
 	user.visible_message("<span class='suicide'>[user] is eating some of [src]! It looks like [user.p_theyre()] trying to commit suicide!</span>")
@@ -22,7 +22,8 @@
 	force = 4
 	throwforce = 8
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
-	attack_verb = list("stung", "pined")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("stings", "pines")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("sting", "pine")
 	throw_speed = 1
 	throw_range = 5
 	slice_path = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/pineappleslice
@@ -30,7 +30,8 @@
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_TINY
 	throw_speed = 2
 	throw_range = 3
-	attack_verb = list("pompfed")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("pompfs")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("pompf")

 /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/grown/rainbow_flower/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
@@ -43,7 +43,8 @@
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
 	throw_speed = 2
 	throw_range = 3
-	attack_verb = list("bashed", "battered", "bludgeoned", "whacked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("bashes", "batters", "bludgeons", "whacks")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("bash", "batter", "bludgeon", "whack")
 	var/plank_type = /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/wood
 	var/plank_name = "wooden planks"
 	var/static/list/accepted = typecacheof(list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/grown/tobacco,
@@ -81,7 +81,8 @@
 	throwforce = 7
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron=50)
-	attack_verb = list("slashed", "sliced", "cut", "clawed")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("slashes", "slices", "cuts", "claws")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("slash", "slice", "cut", "claw")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'

 /obj/item/cultivator/suicide_act(mob/user)
@@ -92,7 +93,8 @@
 	name = "rake"
 	icon_state = "rake"
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
-	attack_verb = list("slashed", "sliced", "bashed", "clawed")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("slashes", "slices", "bashes", "claws")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("slash", "slice", "bash", "claw")
 	hitsound = null
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/wood = MINERAL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 1.5)
 	flags_1 = NONE
@@ -125,7 +127,8 @@
 	throw_speed = 3
 	throw_range = 4
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron = 15000)
-	attack_verb = list("chopped", "tore", "lacerated", "cut")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("chops", "tears", "lacerates", "cuts")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("chop", "tear", "lacerate", "cut")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED

@@ -158,7 +161,8 @@
 	flags_1 = CONDUCT_1
 	armour_penetration = 20
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BACK
-	attack_verb = list("chopped", "sliced", "cut", "reaped")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("chops", "slices", "cuts", "reaps")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("chop", "slice", "cut", "reap")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
 	var/swiping = FALSE

@@ -205,7 +209,8 @@
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BELT
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron=4000)
-	attack_verb = list("slashed", "sliced", "cut", "clawed")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("slashes", "slices", "cuts", "claws")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("slash", "slice", "cut", "claw")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'

 /obj/item/geneshears
@@ -223,7 +228,8 @@
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BELT
 	material_flags = MATERIAL_NO_EFFECTS
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron=4000, /datum/material/uranium=1500, /datum/material/gold=500)
-	attack_verb = list("slashed", "sliced", "cut")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("slashes", "slices", "cuts")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("slash", "slice", "cut")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'


@@ -210,7 +210,8 @@
 	throw_speed = 1
 	throw_range = 5
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL		 //upped to three because books are, y'know, pretty big. (and you could hide them inside eachother recursively forever)
-	attack_verb = list("bashed", "whacked", "educated")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("bashes", "whacks", "educates")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("bash", "whack", "educate")
 	resistance_flags = FLAMMABLE
 	drop_sound = 'sound/items/handling/book_drop.ogg'
 	pickup_sound =  'sound/items/handling/book_pickup.ogg'
@@ -16,7 +16,8 @@
 	armour_penetration = 10
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron=1150, /datum/material/glass=2075)
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
-	attack_verb = list("smashed", "crushed", "cleaved", "chopped", "pulped")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("smashes", "crushes", "cleaves", "chops", "pulps")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("smash", "crush", "cleave", "chop", "pulp")
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
 	actions_types = list(/datum/action/item_action/toggle_light)
 	obj_flags = UNIQUE_RENAME
@@ -16,7 +16,8 @@
 	tool_behaviour = TOOL_MINING
 	toolspeed = 1
 	usesound = list('sound/effects/picaxe1.ogg', 'sound/effects/picaxe2.ogg', 'sound/effects/picaxe3.ogg')
-	attack_verb = list("hit", "pierced", "sliced", "attacked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("hits", "pierces", "slices", "attacks")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("hit", "pierce", "slice", "attack")

 /obj/item/pickaxe/suicide_act(mob/living/user)
 	user.visible_message("<span class='suicide'>[user] begins digging into [user.p_their()] chest! It looks like [user.p_theyre()] trying to commit suicide!</span>")
@@ -28,7 +29,8 @@
 /obj/item/pickaxe/rusted
 	name = "rusty pickaxe"
 	desc = "A pickaxe that's been left to rust."
-	attack_verb = list("ineffectively hit")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("ineffectively hits")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("ineffectively hit")
 	force = 1
 	throwforce = 1

@@ -133,7 +135,8 @@
 	inhand_icon_state = "shovel"
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron=50)
-	attack_verb = list("bashed", "bludgeoned", "thrashed", "whacked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("bashes", "bludgeons", "thrashes", "whacks")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("bash", "bludgeon", "thrash", "whack")
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED

 /obj/item/shovel/Initialize()
@@ -171,5 +174,6 @@
 	throwforce = 12
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
 	toolspeed = 0.7
-	attack_verb = list("slashed", "impaled", "stabbed", "sliced")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("slashes", "impales", "stabs", "slices")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("slash", "impale", "stab", "slice")
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
@@ -707,8 +707,8 @@
 	icon_state = "cleaving_saw"
 	icon_state_on = "cleaving_saw_open"
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BELT
-	attack_verb_off = list("attacked", "sawed", "sliced", "tore", "lacerated", "ripped", "diced", "cut")
-	attack_verb_on = list("cleaved", "swiped", "slashed", "chopped")
+	attack_verb_off = list("attacks", "saws", "slices", "tears", "lacerates", "rips", "dices", "cuts")
+	attack_verb_on = list("cleaves", "swipes", "slashes", "chops")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
 	hitsound_on = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY
@@ -823,7 +823,8 @@
 	force = 1
 	throwforce = 1
 	hitsound = 'sound/effects/ghost2.ogg'
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "tore", "lacerated", "ripped", "diced", "rended")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "slashes", "stabs", "slices", "tears", "lacerates", "rips", "dices", "rends")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "slash", "stab", "slice", "tear", "lacerate", "rip", "dice", "rend")
 	var/summon_cooldown = 0
 	var/list/mob/dead/observer/spirits

@@ -1140,7 +1141,8 @@
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BACK
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY
 	force = 15
-	attack_verb = list("clubbed", "beat", "pummeled")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("clubs", "beats", "pummels")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("club", "beat", "pummel")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/sonic_jackhammer.ogg'
 	actions_types = list(/datum/action/item_action/vortex_recall, /datum/action/item_action/toggle_unfriendly_fire)
 	var/cooldown_time = 20 //how long the cooldown between non-melee ranged attacks is
@@ -8,7 +8,8 @@
 	zone = BODY_ZONE_HEAD
 	slot = ORGAN_SLOT_BRAIN
 	organ_flags = ORGAN_VITAL
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slapped", "whacked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "slaps", "whacks")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "slap", "whack")

 	///The brain's organ variables are significantly more different than the other organs, with half the decay rate for balance reasons, and twice the maxHealth
 	decay_factor = STANDARD_ORGAN_DECAY	/ 2		//30 minutes of decaying to result in a fully damaged brain, since a fast decay rate would be unfun gameplay-wise
@@ -99,10 +99,9 @@
 		return TRUE //successful attack

 /mob/living/carbon/send_item_attack_message(obj/item/I, mob/living/user, hit_area, obj/item/bodypart/hit_bodypart)
-	var/message_verb = "attacked"
-	if(length(I.attack_verb))
-		message_verb = "[pick(I.attack_verb)]"
-	else if(!I.force)
+	var/message_verb_continuous = length(I.attack_verb_continuous) ? "[pick(I.attack_verb_continuous)]" : "attacks"
+	var/message_verb_simple = length(I.attack_verb_simple) ? "[pick(I.attack_verb_simple)]" : "attack"
+	if(!I.force)
 		return

 	var/extra_wound_details = ""
@@ -119,15 +118,18 @@
 	var/message_hit_area = ""
 	if(hit_area)
 		message_hit_area = " in the [hit_area]"
-	var/attack_message = "[src] is [message_verb][message_hit_area] with [I][extra_wound_details]!"
-	var/attack_message_local = "You're [message_verb][message_hit_area] with [I][extra_wound_details]!"
+	var/attack_message_spectator = "[src] [message_verb_continuous][message_hit_area] with [I][extra_wound_details]!"
+	var/attack_message_victim = "You're [message_verb_continuous][message_hit_area] with [I][extra_wound_details]!"
+	var/attack_message_attacker = "You [message_verb_simple] [src][message_hit_area] with [I]!"
 	if(user in viewers(src, null))
-		attack_message = "[user] [message_verb] [src][message_hit_area] with [I][extra_wound_details]!"
-		attack_message_local = "[user] [message_verb] you[message_hit_area] with [I][extra_wound_details]!"
+		attack_message_spectator = "[user] [message_verb_continuous] [src][message_hit_area] with [I][extra_wound_details]!"
+		attack_message_victim = "[user] [message_verb_continuous] you[message_hit_area] with [I][extra_wound_details]!"
 	if(user == src)
-		attack_message_local = "You [message_verb] yourself[message_hit_area] with [I][extra_wound_details]"
-	visible_message("<span class='danger'>[attack_message]</span>",\
-		"<span class='userdanger'>[attack_message_local]</span>", null, COMBAT_MESSAGE_RANGE)
+		attack_message_victim = "You [message_verb_simple] yourself[message_hit_area] with [I][extra_wound_details]!"
+	visible_message("<span class='danger'>[attack_message_spectator]</span>",\
+		"<span class='userdanger'>[attack_message_victim]</span>", null, COMBAT_MESSAGE_RANGE, user)
+	if(user != src)
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='danger'>[attack_message_attacker]</span>")
 	return TRUE


@@ -12,7 +12,8 @@
 	armour_penetration = 50
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "tore", "lacerated", "ripped", "diced", "cut")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "slashes", "stabs", "slices", "tears", "lacerates", "rips", "dices", "cuts")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "slash", "stab", "slice", "tear", "lacerate", "rip", "dice", "cut")
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BACK|ITEM_SLOT_BELT
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
 	max_integrity = 200
@@ -196,7 +196,8 @@
 * (Alan) Edaggers
 */
 /obj/item/pen/edagger
-	attack_verb = list("slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "tore", "lacerated", "ripped", "diced", "cut") //these won't show up if the pen is off
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("slashes", "stabs", "slices", "tears", "lacerates", "rips", "dices", "cuts") //these won't show up if the pen is off
+	attack_verb_simple = list("slash", "stab", "slice", "tear", "lacerate", "rip", "dice", "cut")
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
 	var/on = FALSE

@@ -10,7 +10,8 @@
 	throw_range = 7
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron=60)
 	pressure_resistance = 2
-	attack_verb = list("stamped")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("stamps")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("stamp")

 /obj/item/stamp/suicide_act(mob/user)
 	user.visible_message("<span class='suicide'>[user] stamps 'VOID' on [user.p_their()] forehead, then promptly falls over, dead.</span>")
@@ -403,7 +403,8 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(wire_node_generating_types, typecacheof(list(/obj/structure/gri
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron=10, /datum/material/glass=5)
 	flags_1 = CONDUCT_1
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BELT
-	attack_verb = list("whipped", "lashed", "disciplined", "flogged")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("whips", "lashes", "disciplines", "flogs")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("whip", "lash", "discipline", "flog")
 	singular_name = "cable piece"
 	full_w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
 	grind_results = list(/datum/reagent/copper = 2) //2 copper per cable in the coil
@@ -197,7 +197,8 @@ By design, d1 is the smallest direction and d2 is the highest
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron=10, /datum/material/glass=5)
 	flags_1 = CONDUCT_1
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BELT
-	attack_verb = list("whipped", "lashed", "disciplined", "flogged")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("whips", "lashes", "disciplines", "flogs")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("whip", "lash", "discipline", "flog")
 	singular_name = "pipe cleaner piece"
 	full_w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
 	grind_results = list("copper" = 2) //2 copper per pipe_cleaner in the coil
@@ -18,7 +18,8 @@
 	throw_range = 5
 	force = 5
 	item_flags = NEEDS_PERMIT
-	attack_verb = list("struck", "hit", "bashed")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("strikes", "hits", "bashes")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("strike", "hit", "bash")

 	var/fire_sound = 'sound/weapons/gun/pistol/shot.ogg'
 	var/vary_fire_sound = TRUE
@@ -254,7 +254,8 @@
 	weapon_weight = WEAPON_MEDIUM
 	can_be_sawn_off = FALSE
 	force = 16 //it has a hook on it
-	attack_verb = list("slashed", "hooked", "stabbed")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("slashes", "hooks", "stabs")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("slash", "hook", "stab")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
 	//our hook gun!
 	var/obj/item/gun/magic/hook/bounty/hook
@@ -126,7 +126,8 @@
 	inhand_icon_state = "plasmacutter"
 	ammo_type = list(/obj/item/ammo_casing/energy/plasma)
 	flags_1 = CONDUCT_1
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "cut", "sliced")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "slashes", "cuts", "slices")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "slash", "cut", "slice")
 	force = 12
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
 	can_charge = FALSE
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
 	worn_icon_state = "pen"
 	flags_1 = CONDUCT_1
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_TINY
-	attack_verb = list("poked")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("pokes")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("poke")
 	var/fail_message = "<span class='warning'>INVALID USER.</span>"
 	var/selfdestruct = 0 // Explode when user check is failed.
 	var/force_replace = 0 // Can forcefully replace other pins.
@@ -33,19 +33,24 @@ Slimecrossing Weapons
 	switch(damtype)
 		if(BRUTE)
 			hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
-			attack_verb = list("slashed","sliced","cut")
+			attack_verb_continuous = list("slashes", "slices", "cuts")
+			attack_verb_simple = list("slash", "slice", "cut")
 		if(BURN)
 			hitsound = 'sound/weapons/sear.ogg'
-			attack_verb = list("burned","singed","heated")
+			attack_verb_continuous = list("burns", "sings", "heats")
+			attack_verb_simple = list("burn", "sing", "heat")
 		if(TOX)
 			hitsound = 'sound/weapons/pierce.ogg'
-			attack_verb = list("poisoned","dosed","toxified")
+			attack_verb_continuous = list("poisons", "doses", "toxifies")
+			attack_verb_simple = list("poison", "dose", "toxify")
 		if(OXY)
 			hitsound = 'sound/effects/space_wind.ogg'
-			attack_verb = list("suffocated","winded","vacuumed")
+			attack_verb_continuous = list("suffocates", "winds", "vacuums")
+			attack_verb_simple = list("suffocate", "wind", "vacuum")
 		if(CLONE)
 			hitsound = 'sound/items/geiger/ext1.ogg'
-			attack_verb = list("irradiated","mutated","maligned")
+			attack_verb_continuous = list("irradiates", "mutates", "maligns")
+			attack_verb_simple = list("irradiate", "mutate", "malign")
 	return ..()

 //Adamantine shield - Chilling Adamantine
@@ -62,7 +67,8 @@ Slimecrossing Weapons
 	force = 0
 	throw_range = 1 //How far do you think you're gonna throw a solid crystalline shield...?
 	throw_speed = 2
-	attack_verb = list("bashed","pounded","slammed")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("bashes", "pounds", "slams")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("bash", "pound", "slam")
 	item_flags = SLOWS_WHILE_IN_HAND

 /obj/item/shield/adamantineshield/ComponentInitialize()
@@ -60,7 +60,8 @@
 		be possessed by the devil? This arm appears to be possessed by no \
 		one though."
 	icon_state = "default_human_l_arm"
-	attack_verb = list("slapped", "punched")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("slaps", "punches")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("slap", "punch")
 	max_damage = 50
 	max_stamina_damage = 50
 	body_zone = BODY_ZONE_L_ARM
@@ -125,7 +126,8 @@
 	desc = "Over 87% of humans are right handed. That figure is much lower \
 		among humans missing their right arm."
 	icon_state = "default_human_r_arm"
-	attack_verb = list("slapped", "punched")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("slaps", "punches")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("slap", "punch")
 	max_damage = 50
 	body_zone = BODY_ZONE_R_ARM
 	body_part = ARM_RIGHT
@@ -190,7 +192,8 @@
 	desc = "Some athletes prefer to tie their left shoelaces first for good \
 		luck. In this instance, it probably would not have helped."
 	icon_state = "default_human_l_leg"
-	attack_verb = list("kicked", "stomped")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("kicks", "stomps")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("kick", "stomp")
 	max_damage = 50
 	body_zone = BODY_ZONE_L_LEG
 	body_part = LEG_LEFT
@@ -249,7 +252,8 @@
 		The hokey pokey has certainly changed a lot since space colonisation."
 	// alternative spellings of 'pokey' are availible
 	icon_state = "default_human_r_leg"
-	attack_verb = list("kicked", "stomped")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("kicks", "stomps")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("kick", "stomp")
 	max_damage = 50
 	body_zone = BODY_ZONE_R_LEG
 	body_part = LEG_RIGHT
@@ -13,7 +13,8 @@
 /obj/item/bodypart/l_arm/robot
 	name = "cyborg left arm"
 	desc = "A skeletal limb wrapped in pseudomuscles, with a low-conductivity case."
-	attack_verb = list("slapped", "punched")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("slaps", "punches")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("slap", "punch")
 	inhand_icon_state = "buildpipe"
 	icon = 'icons/mob/augmentation/augments.dmi'
 	flags_1 = CONDUCT_1
@@ -34,7 +35,8 @@
 /obj/item/bodypart/r_arm/robot
 	name = "cyborg right arm"
 	desc = "A skeletal limb wrapped in pseudomuscles, with a low-conductivity case."
-	attack_verb = list("slapped", "punched")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("slaps", "punches")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("slap", "punch")
 	inhand_icon_state = "buildpipe"
 	icon = 'icons/mob/augmentation/augments.dmi'
 	flags_1 = CONDUCT_1
@@ -55,7 +57,8 @@
 /obj/item/bodypart/l_leg/robot
 	name = "cyborg left leg"
 	desc = "A skeletal limb wrapped in pseudomuscles, with a low-conductivity case."
-	attack_verb = list("kicked", "stomped")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("kicks", "stomps")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("kick", "stomp")
 	inhand_icon_state = "buildpipe"
 	icon = 'icons/mob/augmentation/augments.dmi'
 	flags_1 = CONDUCT_1
@@ -76,7 +79,8 @@
 /obj/item/bodypart/r_leg/robot
 	name = "cyborg right leg"
 	desc = "A skeletal limb wrapped in pseudomuscles, with a low-conductivity case."
-	attack_verb = list("kicked", "stomped")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("kicks", "stomps")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("kick", "stomp")
 	inhand_icon_state = "buildpipe"
 	icon = 'icons/mob/augmentation/augments.dmi'
 	flags_1 = CONDUCT_1
@@ -16,7 +16,8 @@
 	// Heart attack code is in code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm
 	var/beating = 1
 	var/icon_base = "heart"
-	attack_verb = list("beat", "thumped")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("beats", "thumps")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("beat", "thump")
 	var/beat = BEAT_NONE//is this mob having a heatbeat sound played? if so, which?
 	var/failed = FALSE		//to prevent constantly running failing code
 	var/operated = FALSE	//whether the heart's been operated on to fix some of its damages
@@ -4,7 +4,8 @@
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
 	zone = BODY_ZONE_CHEST
 	slot = ORGAN_SLOT_STOMACH
-	attack_verb = list("gored", "squished", "slapped", "digested")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("gores", "squishes", "slaps", "digests")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("gore", "squish", "slap", "digest")
 	desc = "Onaka ga suite imasu."

 	healing_factor = STANDARD_ORGAN_HEALING
@@ -4,7 +4,8 @@
 	icon_state = "tonguenormal"
 	zone = BODY_ZONE_PRECISE_MOUTH
 	slot = ORGAN_SLOT_TONGUE
-	attack_verb = list("licked", "slobbered", "slapped", "frenched", "tongued")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("licks", "slobbers", "slaps", "frenches", "tongues")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("lick", "slobber", "slap", "french", "tongue")
 	var/list/languages_possible
 	var/say_mod = null
 	var/taste_sensitivity = 15 // lower is more sensitive.
@@ -211,7 +212,8 @@
 	desc = "Apparently skeletons alter the sounds they produce through oscillation of their teeth, hence their characteristic rattling."
 	icon_state = "tonguebone"
 	say_mod = "rattles"
-	attack_verb = list("bitten", "chattered", "chomped", "enamelled", "boned")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("bites", "chatters", "chomps", "enamelles", "bones")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("bite", "chatter", "chomp", "enamel", "bone")
 	taste_sensitivity = 101 // skeletons cannot taste anything
 	modifies_speech = TRUE
 	var/chattering = FALSE
@@ -260,7 +262,8 @@
 	organ_flags = NONE
 	icon_state = "tonguerobot"
 	say_mod = "states"
-	attack_verb = list("beeped", "booped")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("beeps", "boops")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("beep", "boop")
 	modifies_speech = TRUE
 	taste_sensitivity = 25 // not as good as an organic tongue

@@ -289,7 +292,8 @@
 	desc = "A sophisticated ethereal organ, capable of synthesising speech via electrical discharge."
 	icon_state = "electrotongue"
 	say_mod = "crackles"
-	attack_verb = list("shocked", "jolted", "zapped")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("shocks", "jolts", "zaps")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("shock", "jolt", "zap")
 	taste_sensitivity = 101 // Not a tongue, they can't taste shit
 	var/static/list/languages_possible_ethereal = typecacheof(list(
 		/datum/language/common,
@@ -30,7 +30,8 @@
 	flags_1 = CONDUCT_1
 	item_flags = SURGICAL_TOOL
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_TINY
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "pinched")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "pinches")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "pinch")
 	tool_behaviour = TOOL_HEMOSTAT
 	toolspeed = 1

@@ -51,7 +52,8 @@
 	flags_1 = CONDUCT_1
 	item_flags = SURGICAL_TOOL
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_TINY
-	attack_verb = list("burnt")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("burns")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("burn")
 	tool_behaviour = TOOL_CAUTERY
 	toolspeed = 1

@@ -73,7 +75,8 @@
 	item_flags = SURGICAL_TOOL | EYE_STAB
 	force = 15
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
-	attack_verb = list("drilled")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("drills")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("drill")
 	tool_behaviour = TOOL_DRILL
 	toolspeed = 1

@@ -108,7 +111,8 @@
 	throw_speed = 3
 	throw_range = 5
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron=4000, /datum/material/glass=1000)
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "tore", "lacerated", "ripped", "diced", "cut")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "slashes", "stabs", "slices", "tears", "lacerates", "rips", "dices", "cuts")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "slash", "stab", "slice", "tear", "lacerate", "rip", "dice", "cut")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
 	tool_behaviour = TOOL_SCALPEL
@@ -145,7 +149,8 @@
 	throw_speed = 2
 	throw_range = 5
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron=1000)
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "sawed", "cut")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "slashes", "saws", "cuts")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "slash", "saw", "cut")
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
 	tool_behaviour = TOOL_SAW
 	toolspeed = 1
@@ -172,7 +177,8 @@
 	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/equipment/medical_righthand.dmi'
 	inhand_icon_state = "drapes"
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_TINY
-	attack_verb = list("slapped")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("slaps")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("slap")

 /obj/item/surgical_drapes/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
@@ -349,7 +355,8 @@
 	throw_speed = 2
 	throw_range = 5
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/iron=8000, /datum/material/titanium=6000)
-	attack_verb = list("sheared", "snipped")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("shears", "snips")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("shear", "snip")
 	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
 	custom_premium_price = 1800

@@ -415,6 +422,7 @@
 	flags_1 = CONDUCT_1
 	item_flags = SURGICAL_TOOL
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
-	attack_verb = list("corrected", "properly set")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("corrects", "properly sets")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("correct", "properly set")
 	tool_behaviour = TOOL_BONESET
 	toolspeed = 1
@@ -68,6 +68,7 @@
 	inhand_icon_state = "chain"
 	lefthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/weapons/melee_lefthand.dmi'
 	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/weapons/melee_righthand.dmi'
-	attack_verb = list("flogged", "whipped", "lashed", "disciplined")
+	attack_verb_continuous = list("flogs", "whips", "lashes", "disciplines")
+	attack_verb_simple = list("flog", "whip", "lash", "discipline")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/whip.ogg'
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BELT