Bay12 examine overhaul.

This commit overhauls the examine system to baystation's latest system,
including a more efficient verb approach, and a new status panel tab,
which shows more information for pre-defined objects.

code/modules/assembly/assembly.dm

@@ -140,15 +140,13 @@
 		return
 
 
-	examine()
-		set src in view()
-		..()
-		if((in_range(src, usr) || loc == usr))
+	examine(mob/user)
+		..(user)
+		if((in_range(src, user) || loc == user))
 			if(secured)
-				usr << "\The [src] is ready!"
+				user << "\The [src] is ready!"
 			else
-				usr << "\The [src] can be attached!"
-		return
+				user << "\The [src] can be attached!"
 
 
 	attack_self(mob/user as mob)

code/modules/assembly/bomb.dm

@@ -11,9 +11,9 @@
 	var/obj/item/device/assembly_holder/bombassembly = null   //The first part of the bomb is an assembly holder, holding an igniter+some device
 	var/obj/item/weapon/tank/bombtank = null //the second part of the bomb is a plasma tank
 
-/obj/item/device/onetankbomb/examine()
-	..()
-	bombtank.examine()
+/obj/item/device/onetankbomb/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	user.examinate(bombtank)
 
 /obj/item/device/onetankbomb/update_icon()
 	if(bombtank)

code/modules/assembly/holder.dm

@@ -63,15 +63,13 @@
 			master.update_icon()
 
 
-	examine()
-		set src in view()
-		..()
-		if ((in_range(src, usr) || src.loc == usr))
+	examine(mob/user)
+		..(user)
+		if ((in_range(src, user) || src.loc == user))
 			if (src.secured)
-				usr << "\The [src] is ready!"
+				user << "\The [src] is ready!"
 			else
-				usr << "\The [src] can be attached!"
-		return
+				user << "\The [src] can be attached!"
 
 
 	HasProximity(atom/movable/AM as mob|obj)

code/modules/assembly/mousetrap.dm

@@ -8,10 +8,10 @@
 
 	bomb_name = "contact mine"
 
-	examine()
-		..()
+	examine(mob/user)
+		..(user)
 		if(armed)
-			usr << "It looks like it's armed."
+			user << "It looks like it's armed."
 
 	activate()
 		if(..())

code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm

@@ -188,11 +188,6 @@ BLIND     // can't see anything
 /obj/item/clothing/gloves/proc/Touch()
 	return
 
-/obj/item/clothing/gloves/examine()
-	set src in usr
-	..()
-	return
-
 /obj/item/clothing/under/proc/set_sensors(mob/usr as mob)
 	var/mob/M = usr
 	if (istype(M, /mob/dead/)) return
@@ -460,21 +455,20 @@ BLIND     // can't see anything
 			return
 	return
 
-/obj/item/clothing/under/examine()
-	set src in view()
-	..()
+/obj/item/clothing/under/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	switch(src.sensor_mode)
 		if(0)
-			usr << "Its sensors appear to be disabled."
+			user << "Its sensors appear to be disabled."
 		if(1)
-			usr << "Its binary life sensors appear to be enabled."
+			user << "Its binary life sensors appear to be enabled."
 		if(2)
-			usr << "Its vital tracker appears to be enabled."
+			user << "Its vital tracker appears to be enabled."
 		if(3)
-			usr << "Its vital tracker and tracking beacon appear to be enabled."
+			user << "Its vital tracker and tracking beacon appear to be enabled."
 	if(accessories.len)
 		for(var/obj/item/clothing/accessory/A in accessories)
-			usr << "\A [A] is attached to it."
+			user << "\A [A] is attached to it."
 
 
 /obj/item/clothing/under/verb/rollsuit()

code/modules/clothing/gloves/rings.dm

@@ -19,11 +19,11 @@
 			icon_state = "d_[initial(icon_state)]"
 		else
 			icon_state = initial(icon_state)
-	examine()
-		..()
-		usr << "This one is made of [material]."
+	examine(mob/user)
+		..(user)
+		user << "This one is made of [material]."
 		if(stud)
-			usr << "It is adorned with a single gem."
+			user << "It is adorned with a single gem."
 
 /obj/item/clothing/gloves/ring/attackby(obj/item/I as obj, mob/user as mob, params)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/diamond))

code/modules/clothing/shoes/magboots.dm

@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@
 	return flags & NOSLIP
 
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/magboots/examine(mob/user)
-	..()
+	..(user)
 	user << "Its mag-pulse traction system appears to be [magpulse ? "enabled" : "disabled"]."
 
 

code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/alien.dm

@@ -231,11 +231,10 @@
 		magpulse = 0
 		flags &= ~NODROP
 
-/obj/item/clothing/shoes/magboots/vox/examine()
-	set src in view()
-	..()
+/obj/item/clothing/shoes/magboots/vox/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	if (magpulse)
-		usr << "It would be hard to take these off without relaxing your grip first." //theoretically this message should only be seen by the wearer when the claws are equipped.
+		user << "It would be hard to take these off without relaxing your grip first." //theoretically this message should only be seen by the wearer when the claws are equipped.
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/eva/vox
 	name = "Vox EVA Suit"

code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/breaches.dm

@@ -214,8 +214,8 @@ var/global/list/breach_burn_descriptors = list(
 
 	..()
 
-/obj/item/clothing/suit/space/examine()
-	..()
+/obj/item/clothing/suit/space/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	if(can_breach && breaches && breaches.len)
 		for(var/datum/breach/B in breaches)
-			usr << "\red <B>It has \a [B.descriptor].</B>"
+			user << "\red <B>It has \a [B.descriptor].</B>"

code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/ert.dm

@@ -18,10 +18,9 @@
 		camera.c_tag = user.name
 		user << "\blue User scanned as [camera.c_tag]. Camera activated."
 
-/obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/rig/ert/examine()
-	..()
-	if(get_dist(usr,src) <= 1)
-		usr << "This helmet has a built-in camera. It's [camera ? "" : "in"]active."
+/obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/rig/ert/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 1))
+		user << "This helmet has a built-in camera. It's [camera ? "" : "in"]active."
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/rig/ert
 	name = "emergency response team suit"
@@ -89,7 +88,7 @@
 	name = "emergency response team medical suit"
 	desc = "A suit worn by medical members of a Nanotrasen Emergency Response Team. Has white highlights. Armoured and space ready."
 	icon_state = "ert_medical"
-	
+
 //Janitor
 /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/rig/ert/janitor
 	name = "emergency response team janitor helmet"

code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/plasmamen.dm

@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
 	var/extinguishes_left=10 // Yeah yeah, reagents, blah blah blah.  This should be simple.
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/eva/plasmaman/examine(mob/user)
-	..()
+	..(user)
 	user << "<span class='info'>There are [extinguishes_left] extinguisher canisters left in this suit.</span>"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/eva/plasmaman/proc/Extinguish(var/mob/user)
@@ -328,6 +328,5 @@
 		user << "<span class='notice'>User scanned as [camera.c_tag]. Camera activated.</span>"
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/eva/plasmaman/nuclear/examine(mob/user)
-	..()
-	if(get_dist(user,src) <= 1)
+	if(..(user, 1))
 		user << "<span class='info'>This helmet has a built-in camera. It's [camera ? "" : "in"]active.</span>"

code/modules/examine/descriptions/atmospherics.dm

@@ -0,0 +1,166 @@
+
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe
+	description_info = "This pipe, and all other pipes, can be connected or disconnected by a wrench.  The internal pressure of the pipe must \
+	be below 300 kPa to do this.  More pipes can be obtained from the pipe dispenser."
+
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/New() //This is needed or else 20+ lines of copypasta to dance around inheritence.
+	..()
+	description_info += "<br>Most pipes and atmospheric devices can be connected or disconnected with a wrench.  The pipe's pressure must not be too high, \
+	or if it is a device, it must be turned off first."
+
+//HE pipes
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/heat_exchanging
+	description_info = "This radiates heat from the pipe's gas to space, cooling it down."
+
+//Supply/Scrubber pipes
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/visible/scrubbers
+	description_info = "This is a special 'scrubber' pipe, which does not connect to 'normal' pipes.  If you want to connect it, use \
+	a Universal Adapter pipe."
+
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/visible/supply
+	description_info = "This is a special 'supply' pipe, which does not connect to 'normal' pipes.  If you want to connect it, use \
+	a Universal Adapter pipe."
+
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/hidden/supply
+	description_info = "This is a special 'supply' pipe, which does not connect to 'normal' pipes.  If you want to connect it, use \
+	a Universal Adapter pipe."
+
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/hidden/scrubbers
+	description_info = "This is a special 'scrubber' pipe, which does not connect to 'normal' pipes.  If you want to connect it, use \
+	a Universal Adapter pipe."
+
+//Universal adapters
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/visible/universal
+	description_info = "This allows you to connect 'normal' pipes, red 'scrubber' pipes, and blue 'supply' pipes."
+
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/hidden/universal
+	description_info = "This allows you to connect 'normal' pipes, red 'scrubber' pipes, and blue 'supply' pipes."
+
+//Three way manifolds
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/manifold
+	description_info = "A normal pipe with three ends to connect to."
+
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/manifold/visible/scrubbers
+	description_info = "This is a special 'scrubber' pipe, which does not connect to 'normal' pipes.  If you want to connect it, use \
+	a Universal Adapter pipe."
+
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/manifold/visible/supply
+	description_info = "This is a special 'supply' pipe, which does not connect to 'normal' pipes.  If you want to connect it, use \
+	a Universal Adapter pipe."
+
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/manifold/hidden/scrubbers
+	description_info = "This is a special 'scrubber' pipe, which does not connect to 'normal' pipes.  If you want to connect it, use \
+	a Universal Adapter pipe."
+
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/manifold/hidden/supply
+	description_info = "This is a special 'supply' pipe, which does not connect to 'normal' pipes.  If you want to connect it, use \
+	a Universal Adapter pipe."
+
+//Insulated pipes
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/insulated
+	description_info = "This is completely useless, use a normal pipe." //Sorry, but it's true.
+
+//Four way manifolds
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/manifold4w
+	description_info = "This is a four-way pipe."
+
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/manifold4w/visible/scrubbers
+	description_info = "This is a special 'scrubber' pipe, which does not connect to 'normal' pipes.  If you want to connect it, use \
+	a Universal Adapter pipe."
+
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/manifold4w/hidden/supply
+	description_info = "This is a special 'supply' pipe, which does not connect to 'normal' pipes.  If you want to connect it, use \
+	a Universal Adapter pipe."
+
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/manifold4w/hidden/scrubbers
+	description_info = "This is a special 'scrubber' pipe, which does not connect to 'normal' pipes.  If you want to connect it, use \
+	a Universal Adapter pipe."
+
+//Endcaps
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/cap
+	description_info = "This is a cosmetic attachment, as pipes currently do not spill their contents into the air."
+
+//T-shaped valves
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/tvalve
+	description_info = "Click this to toggle the mode.  The direction with the green light is where the gas will flow."
+
+//Normal valves
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/valve
+	description_info = "Click this to turn the valve.  If red, the pipes on each end are seperated.  Otherwise, they are connected."
+
+//TEG ports
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/binary/circulator
+	description_info = "This generates electricity, depending on the difference in temperature between each side of the machine.  The meter in \
+	the center of the machine gives an indicator of how much elecrtricity is being generated."
+
+//Passive gates
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/binary/passive_gate
+	description_info = "This is a one-way regulator, allowing gas to flow only at a specific pressure and flow rate.  If the light is green, it is flowing."
+
+//Normal pumps (high power one inherits from this)
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/binary/pump
+	description_info = "This moves gas from one pipe to another.  A higher target pressure demands more energy.  The side with the red end is the output."
+
+//Vents
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/vent_pump
+	description_info = "This pumps the contents of the attached pipe out into the atmosphere, if needed.  It can be controlled from an Air Alarm."
+
+//Freezers
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/freezer
+	description_info = "Cools down the gas of the pipe it is connected to.  It uses massive amounts of electricity while on. \
+	It can be upgraded by replacing the capacitors, manipulators, and matter bins.  It can be deconstructed by screwing the maintenance panel open with a \
+	screwdriver, and then using a crowbar."
+
+//Heaters
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/heater
+	description_info = "Heats up the gas of the pipe it is connected to.  It uses massive amounts of electricity while on. \
+	It can be upgraded by replacing the capacitors, manipulators, and matter bins.  It can be deconstructed by screwing the maintenance panel open with a \
+	screwdriver, and then using a crowbar."
+
+//Gas injectors
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/outlet_injector
+	description_info = "Outputs the pipe's gas into the atmosphere, similar to an airvent.  It can be controlled by a nearby atmospherics computer. \
+	A green light on it means it is on."
+
+//Scrubbers
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/vent_scrubber
+	description_info = "This filters the atmosphere of harmful gas.  Filtered gas goes to the pipes connected to it, typically a scrubber pipe. \
+	It can be controlled from an Air Alarm.  It can be configured to drain all air rapidly with a 'panic syphon' from an air alarm."
+
+//Omni filters
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/omni/filter
+	description_info = "Filters gas from a custom input direction, with up to two filtered outputs and a 'everything else' \
+	output.  The filtered output's arrows glow orange."
+
+//Omni mixers
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/omni/mixer
+	description_info = "Combines gas from custom input and output directions.  The percentage of combined gas can be defined."
+
+//Canisters
+/obj/machinery/portable_atmospherics/canister
+	description_info = "The canister can be connected to a connector port with a wrench.  Tanks of gas (the kind you can hold in your hand) \
+	can be filled by the canister, by using the tank on the canister, increasing the release pressure, then opening the valve until it is full, and then close it.  \
+	*DO NOT* remove the tank until the valve is closed.  A gas analyzer can be used to check the contents of the canister."
+
+	description_antag = "Canisters can be damaged, spilling their contents into the air, or you can just leave the release valve open."
+
+//Portable pumps
+/obj/machinery/portable_atmospherics/powered/pump
+	description_info = "Invaluable for filling air in a room rapidly after a breach repair.  The internal gas container can be filled by \
+	connecting it to a connector port.  The pump can pump the air in (sucking) or out (blowing), at a specific target pressure.  The powercell inside can be \
+	replaced by using a screwdriver, and then adding a new cell.  A tank of gas can also be attached to the air pump."
+
+//Portable scrubbers
+/obj/machinery/portable_atmospherics/powered/scrubber
+	description_info = "Filters the air, placing harmful gases into the internal gas container.  The container can be emptied by \
+	connecting it to a connector port.  The pump can pump the air in (sucking) or out (blowing), at a specific target pressure.  The powercell inside can be \
+	replaced by using a screwdriver, and then adding a new cell.  A tank of gas can also be attached to the scrubber. "
+
+//Meters
+/obj/machinery/meter
+	description_info = "Measures the volume and temperature of the pipe under the meter."
+
+//Pipe dispensers
+/obj/machinery/pipedispenser
+	description_info = "This can be moved by using a wrench.  You will need to wrench it again when you want to use it.  You can put \
+	excess (atmospheric) pipes into the dispenser, as well.  The dispenser requires electricity to function."

code/modules/examine/descriptions/engineering.dm

@@ -0,0 +1,35 @@
+/obj/machinery/power/supermatter
+	description_info = "When energized by a laser (or something hitting it), it emits radiation and heat.  If the heat reaches above 7000 kelvin, it will send an alert and start taking damage. \
+	After integrity falls to zero percent, it will delaminate, causing a massive explosion, station-wide radiation spikes, and hallucinations. \
+	Supermatter reacts badly to oxygen in the atmosphere.  It'll also heat up really quick if it is in vacuum.<br>\
+	<br>\
+	Supermatter cores are extremely dangerous to be close to, and requires protection to handle properly.  The protection you will need is:<br>\
+	Optical meson scanners on your eyes, to prevent hallucinations when looking at the supermatter.<br>\
+	Radiation helmet and suit, as the supermatter is radioactive.<br>\
+	<br>\
+	Touching the supermatter will result in *instant death*, with no corpse left behind!  You can drag the supermatter, but anything else will kill you. \
+	It is advised to obtain a genetic backup before trying to drag it."
+
+	description_antag = "Exposing the supermatter to oxygen or vaccum will cause it to start rapidly heating up.  Sabotaging the supermatter and making it explode will \
+	cause a period of lag as the explosion is processed by the server, as well as irradiating the entire station and causing hallucinations to happen.  \
+	Wearing radiation equipment will protect you from most of the delamination effects sans explosion."
+
+/obj/machinery/power/apc
+	description_info = "An APC (Area Power Controller) regulates and supplies backup power for the area they are in. Their power channels are divided \
+	out into 'environmental' (Items that manipulate airflow and temperature), 'lighting' (the lights), and 'equipment' (Everything else that consumes power).  \
+	Power consumption and backup power cell charge can be seen from the interface, further controls (turning a specific channel on, off or automatic, \
+	toggling the APC's ability to charge the backup cell, or toggling power for the entire area via master breaker) first requires the interface to be unlocked \
+	with an ID with Engineering access or by one of the station's robots or the artificial intelligence."
+
+	description_antag = "This can be emagged to unlock it.  It will cause the APC to have a blue error screen. \
+	Wires can be pulsed remotely with a signaler attached to it.  A powersink will also drain any APCs connected to the same wire the powersink is on."
+
+/obj/item/inflatable
+	description_info = "Inflate by using it in your hand.  The inflatable barrier will inflate on your tile.  To deflate it, use the 'deflate' verb."
+
+/obj/structure/inflatable
+	description_info = "To remove these safely, use the 'deflate' verb.  Hitting these with any objects will probably puncture and break it forever."
+
+/obj/structure/inflatable/door
+	description_info = "Click the door to open or close it.  It only stops air while closed.<br>\
+	To remove these safely, use the 'deflate' verb.  Hitting these with any objects will probably puncture and break it forever."

code/modules/examine/descriptions/medical.dm

@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+/obj/machinery/bodyscanner
+	description_info = "The advanced scanner detects and reports internal injuries such as bone fractures, internal bleeding, and organ damage. \
+	This is useful if you are about to perform surgery.<br>\
+	<br>\
+	Click your target with Grab intent, then click on the scanner to place them in it. Click the red terminal to operate. \
+	Right-click the scanner and click 'Eject Occupant' to remove them.  You can enter the scanner yourself in a similar way, using the 'Enter Body Scanner' \
+	verb."
+
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/cryo_cell
+	description_info = "The cryogenic chamber, or 'cryo', treats most damage types, most notably genetic damage. It also stabilizes patients \
+	in critical condition by placing them in stasis, so they can be treated at a later time.<br>\
+	<br>\
+	In order for it to work, it must be loaded with chemicals, and the temperature of the solution must reach a certain point. Additionally, it \
+	requires a supply of pure oxygen, provided by canisters that are attached. The most commonly used chemicals in the chambers are Cryoxadone and \
+	Clonexadone. Clonexadone is more effective in treating all damage, including Genetic damage, but is otherwise functionally identical.<br>\
+	<br>\
+	Activating the freezer nearby, and setting it to a temperature setting below 150, is recommended before operation! Further, any clothing the patient \
+	is wearing that act as an insulator will reduce its effectiveness, and should be removed.<br>\
+	<br>\
+	Clicking the tube with a beaker full of chemicals in hand will place it in its storage to distribute when it is activated.<br>\
+	<br>\
+	Click your target with Grab intent, then click on the tube, with an empty hand, to place them in it. Click the tube again to open the menu. \
+	Press the button on the menu to activate it. Once they have reached 100 health, right-click the cell and click 'Eject Occupant' to remove them. \
+	Remember to turn it off, once you've finished, to save power and chemicals!"
+
+/obj/machinery/optable
+	description_info = "Click your target with Grab intent, then click on the table with an empty hand, to place them on it."
+
+/obj/machinery/computer/operating
+	description_info = "This console gives information on the status of the patient on the adjacent operating table, notably their consciousness."
+
+/obj/machinery/sleeper
+	description_info = "The sleeper allows you to clean the blood by means of dialysis, and to administer medication in a controlled environment.<br>\
+	<br>\
+	Click your target with Grab intent, then click on the sleeper to place them in it. Click the green console, with an empty hand, to open the menu. \
+	Click 'Start Dialysis' to begin filtering unwanted chemicals from the occupant's blood. The beaker contained will begin to fill with their \
+	contaminated blood, and will need to be emptied when full.<br>\
+	<br>\
+	You can also inject common medicines directly into their bloodstream.\
+	<br>\
+	Right-click the cell and click 'Eject Occupant' to remove them.  You can enter the cell yourself by right clicking and selecting 'Enter Sleeper'. \
+	Note that you cannot control the sleeper while inside of it."

code/modules/examine/descriptions/mobs.dm

@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/drone
+	description_info = "Drones are player-controlled synthetics which are lawed to maintain the station and not \
+	interact with anyone else, except for other drones.  They hold a wide array of tools to build, repair, maintain, and clean. \
+	They fuction similarly to other synthetics, in that they require recharging regularly, have laws, and are resilient to many hazards, \
+	such as fire, radiation, vacuum, and more.  Ghosts can join the round as a maintenance drone by using the appropriate verb in the 'ghost' tab. \
+	An inactive drone can be rebooted by swiping an ID card on it with engineering or robotics access."
+
+	description_antag = "An Electromagnetic Sequencer can be used to subvert the drone to your cause."

code/modules/examine/descriptions/stacks.dm

@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+/obj/item/stack/rods
+	description_info = "Made from metal sheets.  You can build a grille by using it in your hand. \
+	Clicking on a floor without any tiles will reinforce the floor.  You can make reinforced glass by combining rods and normal glass sheets."
+
+/obj/item/stack/sheet/glass
+	description_info = "Use in your hand to build a window.  Can be upgraded to reinforced glass by adding metal rods, which are made from metal sheets."
+
+/obj/item/stack/sheet/glass/cyborg
+	description_info = "Use in your hand to build a window.  Can be upgraded to reinforced glass by adding metal rods, which are made from metal sheets.<br>\
+	As a synthetic, you can acquire more sheets of glass by recharging."
+
+/obj/item/stack/sheet/glass/reinforced
+	description_info = "Use in your hand to build a window.  Reinforced glass is much stronger against damage."
+
+/obj/item/stack/sheet/glass/reinforced/cyborg
+	description_info = "Use in your hand to build a window. Reinforced glass is much stronger against damage.<br>\
+	As a synthetic, you can gain more reinforced glass by recharging."
+
+/obj/item/stack/sheet/metal/cyborg
+	description_info = "Use in your hand to bring up the recipe menu.  If you have enough sheets, click on something on the list to build it.<br>\
+	You can replenish your supply of metal as a synthetic by recharging."
+
+/obj/item/stack/sheet
+	description_info = "Use in your hand to bring up the recipe menu.  If you have enough sheets, click on something on the list to build it."

code/modules/examine/descriptions/structures.dm

@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+/obj/structure/girder
+	description_info = "Use metal sheets on this to build a normal wall.  Adding plasteel instead will make a reinforced wall.<br>\
+	A false wall can be made by using a crowbar on this girder, and then adding metal or plasteel.<br>\
+	You can dismantle the grider with a wrench."
+
+/obj/structure/girder/reinforced
+	description_info = "Add another sheet of plasteel to finish."
+
+/obj/structure/grille
+	description_info = "A powered and knotted wire underneath this will cause the grille to shock anyone not wearing insulated gloves.<br>\
+	Wirecutters will turn the grille into metal rods instantly.  Grilles are made with metal rods."
+
+/obj/structure/lattice
+	description_info = "Add a metal floor tile to build a floor on top of the lattice.<br>\
+	Lattices can be made by applying metal rods to a space tile."
+
+/obj/structure/bed
+	description_info = "Click and drag yourself (or anyone) to this to buckle in. Click on this with an empty hand to undo the buckles.<br>\
+	<br>\
+	Anyone with restraints, such as handcuffs, will not be able to unbuckle themselves. They must use the Resist button, or verb, to break free of \
+	the buckles, instead."

code/modules/examine/descriptions/turfs.dm

@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+/turf/simulated/wall
+	description_info = "You can deconstruct this by welding it, and then wrenching the girder.<br>\
+	You can build a wall by using metal sheets and making a girder, then adding more metal or plasteel."

code/modules/examine/descriptions/weapons.dm

@@ -0,0 +1,81 @@
+/*
+	Note: This file is meant for actual weapons (guns, swords, etc), and not the stupid 'every obj is a weapon, except when it's not' thing.
+*/
+
+//******
+//*Guns*
+//******
+
+//This contains a lot of copypasta but I'm told it's better then a lot of New()s appending the var.
+/obj/item/weapon/gun
+	description_info = "This is a gun.  To fire the weapon, ensure your intent is *not* set to 'help', have your gun mode set to 'fire', \
+	then click where you want to fire."
+
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/energy
+	description_info = "This is an energy weapon.  To fire the weapon, ensure your intent is *not* set to 'help', have your gun mode set to 'fire', \
+	then click where you want to fire.  Most energy weapons can fire through windows harmlessly.  To recharge this weapon, use a weapon recharger."
+
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/crossbow
+	description_info = "This is an energy weapon.  To fire the weapon, ensure your intent is *not* set to 'help', have your gun mode set to 'fire', \
+	then click where you want to fire."
+	description_antag = "This is a stealthy weapon which fires poisoned bolts at your target.  When it hits someone, they will suffer a stun effect, in \
+	addition to toxins.  The energy crossbow recharges itself slowly, and can be concealed in your pocket or bag."
+
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/gun
+	description_info = "This is an energy weapon.  To fire the weapon, ensure your intent is *not* set to 'help', have your gun mode set to 'fire', \
+	then click where you want to fire.  Most energy weapons can fire through windows harmlessly.  To switch between stun and lethal, click the weapon \
+	in your hand.  To recharge this weapon, use a weapon recharger."
+
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/gun/taser
+	description_info = "This is an energy weapon.  To fire the weapon, ensure your intent is *not* set to 'help', have your gun mode set to 'fire', \
+	then click where you want to fire.  Most energy weapons can fire through windows harmlessly. To recharge this weapon, use a weapon recharger."
+
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/gun/stunrevolver
+	description_info = "This is an energy weapon.  To fire the weapon, ensure your intent is *not* set to 'help', have your gun mode set to 'fire', \
+	then click where you want to fire.  Most energy weapons can fire through windows harmlessly. To recharge this weapon, use a weapon recharger."
+
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/gun/nuclear
+	description_info = "This is an energy weapon.  To fire the weapon, ensure your intent is *not* set to 'help', have your gun mode set to 'fire', \
+	then click where you want to fire.  Most energy weapons can fire through windows harmlessly.  To switch between stun and lethal, click the weapon \
+	in your hand.  Unlike most weapons, this weapon recharges itself."
+
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/captain
+	description_info = "This is an energy weapon.  To fire the weapon, ensure your intent is *not* set to 'help', have your gun mode set to 'fire', \
+	then click where you want to fire.  Most energy weapons can fire through windows harmlessly. Unlike most weapons, this weapon recharges itself."
+
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/sniperrifle
+	description_info = "This is an energy weapon.  To fire the weapon, ensure your intent is *not* set to 'help', have your gun mode set to 'fire', \
+	then click where you want to fire.  Most energy weapons can fire through windows harmlessly.  To recharge this weapon, use a weapon recharger. \
+	To use the scope, use the appropriate verb in the object tab."
+
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile
+	description_info = "This is a ballistic weapon.  To fire the weapon, ensure your intent is *not* set to 'help', have your gun mode set to 'fire', \
+	then click where you want to fire.  To reload, click the weapon in your hand to unload (if needed), then add the appropiate ammo.  The description \
+	will tell you what caliber you need."
+
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/shotgun/pump
+	description_info = "This is a ballistic weapon.  To fire the weapon, ensure your intent is *not* set to 'help', have your gun mode set to 'fire', \
+	then click where you want to fire.  After firing, you will need to pump the gun, by clicking on the gun in your hand.  To reload, load more shotgun \
+	shells into the gun."
+
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/heavysniper
+	description_info = "This is a ballistic weapon.  To fire the weapon, ensure your intent is *not* set to 'help', have your gun mode set to 'fire', \
+	then click where you want to fire.  The gun's chamber can be opened or closed by using it in your hand.  To reload, open the chamber, add a new bullet \
+	then close it.  To use the scope, use the appropriate verb in the object tab."
+
+//*******
+//*Melee*
+//*******
+
+/obj/item/weapon/melee/baton
+	description_info = "The baton needs to be turned on to apply the stunning effect.  Use it in your hand to toggle it on or off.  If your intent is \
+	set to 'harm', you will inflict damage when using it, regardless if it is on or not.  Each stun reduces the baton's charge, which can be replenished by \
+	putting it inside a weapon recharger."
+
+/obj/item/weapon/melee/energy/sword
+	description_antag = "The energy sword is a very strong melee weapon, capable of severing limbs easily, if they are targeted.  It can also has a chance \
+	to block projectiles and melee attacks while it is on and being held.  The sword can be toggled on or off by using it in your hand.  While it is off, \
+	it can be concealed in your pocket or bag."
+
+/obj/item/weapon/melee/cultblade
+	description_antag = "This sword is a powerful weapon, capable of severing limbs easily, if they are targeted.  Nonbelivers are unable to use this weapon."

code/modules/examine/examine.dm

@@ -0,0 +1,71 @@
+/*	This code is responsible for the examine tab.  When someone examines something, it copies the examined object's description_info,
+	description_fluff, and description_antag, and shows it in a new tab.
+
+	In this file, some atom and mob stuff is defined here.  It is defined here instead of in the normal files, to keep the whole system self-contained.
+	This means that this file can be unchecked, along with the other examine files, and can be removed entirely with no effort.
+*/
+
+
+/atom/
+	var/description_info = null //Helpful blue text.
+	var/description_fluff = null //Green text about the atom's fluff, if any exists.
+	var/description_antag = null //Malicious red text, for the antags.
+
+//Override these if you need special behaviour for a specific type.
+/atom/proc/get_description_info()
+	if(description_info)
+		return description_info
+	return
+
+/atom/proc/get_description_fluff()
+	if(description_fluff)
+		return description_fluff
+	return
+
+/atom/proc/get_description_antag()
+	if(description_antag)
+		return description_antag
+	return
+
+/mob/living/get_description_fluff()
+	if(flavor_text) //Get flavor text for the green text.
+		return flavor_text
+	else //No flavor text?  Try for hardcoded fluff instead.
+		return ..()
+
+/mob/living/carbon/human/get_description_fluff()
+	return print_flavor_text(0)
+
+/* The examine panel itself */
+
+/client/var/description_holders[0]
+
+/client/proc/update_description_holders(atom/A, update_antag_info=0)
+	description_holders["info"] = A.get_description_info()
+	description_holders["fluff"] = A.get_description_fluff()
+	description_holders["antag"] = (update_antag_info)? A.get_description_antag() : ""
+
+	description_holders["name"] = "[A.name]"
+	description_holders["icon"] = "\icon[A]"
+	description_holders["desc"] = A.desc
+
+/client/Stat()
+	. = ..()
+	if(usr && statpanel("Examine"))
+		stat(null,"[description_holders["icon"]]    <font size='5'>[description_holders["name"]]</font>") //The name, written in big letters.
+		stat(null,"[description_holders["desc"]]") //the default examine text.
+		if(description_holders["info"])
+			stat(null,"<font color='#084B8A'><b>[description_holders["info"]]</b></font>") //Blue, informative text.
+		if(description_holders["fluff"])
+			stat(null,"<font color='#298A08'><b>[description_holders["fluff"]]</b></font>") //Yellow, fluff-related text.
+		if(description_holders["antag"])
+			stat(null,"<font color='#8A0808'><b>[description_holders["antag"]]</b></font>") //Red, malicious antag-related text
+
+//override examinate verb to update description holders when things are examined
+/mob/examinate(atom/A as mob|obj|turf in view())
+	if(..())
+		return 1
+
+	var/is_antag = (isAntag(src) || isobserver(src)) //ghosts don't have minds
+	if(client)
+		client.update_description_holders(A, is_antag)

code/modules/fish/fishtank.dm

@@ -396,10 +396,13 @@
 //		EXAMINE PROC		//			This proc is massive, messy, and probably could be handled better.
 //////////////////////////////			Feel free to try cleaning it up if you think of a better way to do it.
 
-/obj/machinery/fishtank/examine()
-	..()
+/obj/machinery/fishtank/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	var/examine_message = ""
 	//Approximate water level
+
+	examine_message += "Water level: "
+
 	if(water_level == 0)
 		examine_message += "\The [src] is empty! "
 	else if(water_level < water_capacity * 0.1)
@@ -415,6 +418,8 @@
 	else if (water_level == water_capacity)
 		examine_message += "\The [src] is full! "
 
+	examine_message += "<br>Cleanliness level: "
+
 	//Approximate filth level
 	if(filth_level == 0)
 		examine_message += "[src] is spotless! "
@@ -429,6 +434,8 @@
 	else if(filth_level == 10)
 		examine_message += "[src] is absolutely disgusting! Someone should clean it NOW! "
 
+	examine_message += "<br>Food level: "
+
 	//Approximate food level
 	if(!fish_count)								//Check if there are fish in the tank
 		if(food_level > 0)						//Don't report a tank that has neither fish nor food in it
@@ -445,7 +452,9 @@
 
 	//Report the number of harvestable eggs
 	if(egg_count)								//Don't bother if there isn't any eggs
-		examine_message += "There are [egg_count] eggs able to be harvested! "
+		examine_message += "<br>There are [egg_count] eggs able to be harvested! "
+
+	examine_message += "<br>"
 
 	//Report the number and types of live fish if there is water in the tank
 	if(fish_count == 0)
@@ -465,6 +474,8 @@
 		//Display the number of fish and previously constructed message
 		examine_message += "\The [src] contains [fish_count] live fish. [message] "
 
+	examine_message += "<br>"
+
 	//Report lid state for tanks and wall-tanks
 	if(has_lid)									//Only report if the tank actually has a lid
 		//Report lid state
@@ -473,6 +484,8 @@
 		else
 			examine_message += "The lid is open. "
 
+	examine_message += "<br>"
+
 	//Report if the tank is leaking/cracked
 	if(water_level > 0)							//Tank has water, so it's actually leaking
 		if(leaking == 1) examine_message += "\The [src] is leaking."
@@ -483,7 +496,8 @@
 
 
 	//Finally, report the full examine_message constructed from the above reports
-	usr << "[examine_message]"
+	user << "[examine_message]"
+	return examine_message
 
 //////////////////////////////
 //		ATACK PROCS			//

code/modules/food/customizables.dm

@@ -382,11 +382,11 @@
 		qdel(O)
 	return ..()
 
-/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/customizable/examine()
-	..()
+/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/customizable/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	var/whatsinside = pick(ingredients)
 
-	usr << "<span class='notice'> You think you can see [whatsinside] in there.</span>"
+	user << "<span class='notice'> You think you can see [whatsinside] in there.</span>"
 
 /*
 /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/customizable/attack(mob/M as mob, mob/user as mob, def_zone) //SNOOOOOOOWFLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKES

code/modules/games/cards.dm

@@ -181,12 +181,12 @@
 	update_icon()
 	user.visible_message("\The [user] [concealed ? "conceals" : "reveals"] their hand.")
 
-/obj/item/weapon/hand/examine()
-	..()
+/obj/item/weapon/hand/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	if((!concealed || src.loc == usr) && cards.len)
-		usr << "It contains: "
+		user << "It contains: "
 		for(var/datum/playingcard/P in cards)
-			usr << "The [P.name]."
+			user << "The [P.name]."
 
 /obj/item/weapon/hand/update_icon()
 

code/modules/hydroponics/trays/tray.dm

@@ -779,31 +779,30 @@
 	else if(dead)
 		remove_dead(user)
 
-/obj/machinery/portable_atmospherics/hydroponics/examine()
-
-	..()
+/obj/machinery/portable_atmospherics/hydroponics/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 
 	if(!seed)
-		usr << "[src] is empty."
+		user << "[src] is empty."
 		return
 
-	usr << "<span class='notice'>[seed.display_name]</span> are growing here.</span>"
+	user << "<span class='notice'>[seed.display_name]</span> are growing here.</span>"
 
-	if(!Adjacent(usr))
+	if(!Adjacent(user))
 		return
 
-	usr << "Water: [round(waterlevel,0.1)]/100"
-	usr << "Nutrient: [round(nutrilevel,0.1)]/10"
+	user << "Water: [round(waterlevel,0.1)]/100"
+	user << "Nutrient: [round(nutrilevel,0.1)]/10"
 
 	if(weedlevel >= 5)
-		usr << "\The [src] is <span class='danger'>infested with weeds</span>!"
+		user << "\The [src] is <span class='danger'>infested with weeds</span>!"
 	if(pestlevel >= 5)
-		usr << "\The [src] is <span class='danger'>infested with tiny worms</span>!"
+		user << "\The [src] is <span class='danger'>infested with tiny worms</span>!"
 
 	if(dead)
-		usr << "<span class='danger'>The plant is dead.</span>"
+		user << "<span class='danger'>The plant is dead.</span>"
 	else if(health <= (seed.get_trait(TRAIT_ENDURANCE)/ 2))
-		usr << "The plant looks <span class='danger'>unhealthy</span>."
+		user << "The plant looks <span class='danger'>unhealthy</span>."
 
 	if(mechanical)
 		var/turf/T = loc
@@ -831,7 +830,7 @@
 				light_available =  5
 			light_string = "a light level of [light_available] lumens"
 
-		usr << "The tray's sensor suite is reporting [light_string] and a temperature of [environment.temperature]K."
+		user << "The tray's sensor suite is reporting [light_string] and a temperature of [environment.temperature]K."
 
 /obj/machinery/portable_atmospherics/hydroponics/verb/close_lid_verb()
 	set name = "Toggle Tray Lid"

code/modules/mining/equipment_locker.dm

@@ -436,9 +436,9 @@
 			user << "<span class='info'>There's no points left on [src].</span>"
 	..()
 
-/obj/item/weapon/card/mining_point_card/examine()
-	..()
-	usr << "There's [points] points on the card."
+/obj/item/weapon/card/mining_point_card/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	user << "There's [points] points on the card."
 
 /**********************Jaunter**********************/
 
@@ -778,7 +778,7 @@
 		malfunctioning = 1
 
 /obj/item/weapon/lazarus_injector/examine(mob/user)
-	..()
+	..(user)
 	if(!loaded)
 		user << "<span class='info'>[src] is empty.</span>"
 	if(malfunctioning)

code/modules/mob/dead/observer/observer.dm

@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ var/list/image/ghost_darkness_images = list() //this is a list of images for thi
 
 /mob/dead/CanPass(atom/movable/mover, turf/target, height=0, air_group=0)
 	return 1
-	
+
 
 /*
 Transfer_mind is there to check if mob is being deleted/not going to have a body.
@@ -192,7 +192,7 @@ This is the proc mobs get to turn into a ghost. Forked from ghostize due to comp
 	return
 
 
-/mob/dead/observer/Move(NewLoc, direct)	
+/mob/dead/observer/Move(NewLoc, direct)
 	following = null
 	dir = direct
 	if(NewLoc)
@@ -221,16 +221,12 @@ This is the proc mobs get to turn into a ghost. Forked from ghostize due to comp
 	var/area/A = get_area_master(src)
 	if(A)
 		A.Entered(src)
-		
+
 	..()
 
 /mob/dead/observer/experience_pressure_difference()
 	return 0
 
-/mob/dead/observer/examine()
-	if(usr)
-		usr << desc
-
 /mob/dead/observer/can_use_hands()	return 0
 /mob/dead/observer/is_active()		return 0
 
@@ -325,15 +321,15 @@ This is the proc mobs get to turn into a ghost. Forked from ghostize due to comp
 	set category = "Ghost"
 	set name = "Teleport"
 	set desc= "Teleport to a location"
-	
+
 	if(!isobserver(usr))
 		usr << "Not when you're not dead!"
 		return
-		
+
 	usr.verbs -= /mob/dead/observer/proc/dead_tele
 	spawn(30)
 		usr.verbs += /mob/dead/observer/proc/dead_tele
-		
+
 	var/area/thearea = ghostteleportlocs[A]
 	if(!thearea)	return
 
@@ -414,7 +410,7 @@ This is the proc mobs get to turn into a ghost. Forked from ghostize due to comp
 /mob/Life()
 	// to catch teleports etc which directly set loc
 	update_following()
-	return ..()					
+	return ..()
 
 /mob/dead/observer/verb/jumptomob(target in getmobs()) //Moves the ghost instead of just changing the ghosts's eye -Nodrak
 	set category = "Ghost"
@@ -509,7 +505,7 @@ This is the proc mobs get to turn into a ghost. Forked from ghostize due to comp
 
 		src << "\blue Temperature: [round(environment.temperature-T0C,0.1)]&deg;C"
 		src << "\blue Heat Capacity: [round(environment.heat_capacity(),0.1)]"
-		
+
 /mob/dead/observer/verb/view_manifest()
 	set name = "View Crew Manifest"
 	set category = "Ghost"
@@ -629,9 +625,9 @@ This is the proc mobs get to turn into a ghost. Forked from ghostize due to comp
 		client.images |= ghost_darkness_images
 		if (ghostimage)
 			client.images -= ghostimage //remove ourself
-		
+
 /mob/proc/can_admin_interact()
 	return 0
-		
+
 /mob/dead/observer/can_admin_interact()
 	return check_rights(R_ADMIN, 0, src)

code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/special/facehugger.dm

@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ var/const/MAX_ACTIVE_TIME = 400
 	Attach(M)
 
 /obj/item/clothing/mask/facehugger/examine(mob/user)
-	..()
+	..(user)
 	if(!real)//So that giant red text about probisci doesn't show up.
 		return
 	switch(stat)
@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@ var/const/MAX_ACTIVE_TIME = 400
 		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = target
 		if(!H.check_has_mouth())
 			return
-	
+
 	if(!sterile)
 		//target.contract_disease(new /datum/disease/alien_embryo(0)) //so infection chance is same as virus infection chance
 		target.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[src] falls limp after violating [target]'s face!</span>", \

code/modules/mob/living/carbon/brain/posibrain.dm

@@ -130,12 +130,8 @@
 	ghost_volunteers.Add(O)
 
 
-/obj/item/device/mmi/posibrain/examine()
-	set src in oview()
-
-	if(!usr || !src)	return
-	if( (usr.sdisabilities & BLIND || usr.blinded || usr.stat) && !istype(usr,/mob/dead/observer) )
-		usr << "<span class='notice'>Something is there but you can't see it.</span>"
+/obj/item/device/mmi/posibrain/examine(mob/user)
+	if(!..(user))
 		return
 
 	var/msg = "<span class='info'>*---------*\nThis is \icon[src] \a <EM>[src]</EM>!\n[desc]\n"
@@ -150,8 +146,7 @@
 	else
 		msg += "<span class='deadsay'>It appears to be completely inactive.</span>\n"
 	msg += "<span class='info'>*---------*</span>"
-	usr << msg
-	return
+	user << msg
 
 /obj/item/device/mmi/posibrain/emp_act(severity)
 	if(!src.brainmob)

code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/examine.dm

@@ -1,11 +1,4 @@
-/mob/living/carbon/human/examine()
-	set src in view()
-
-	if(!usr || !src)	return
-	if( usr.sdisabilities & BLIND || usr.blinded || usr.stat==UNCONSCIOUS )
-		usr << "<span class='notice'>Something is there but you can't see it.</span>"
-		return
-
+/mob/living/carbon/human/examine(mob/user)
 	var/skipgloves = 0
 	var/skipsuitstorage = 0
 	var/skipjumpsuit = 0
@@ -182,7 +175,7 @@
 		else if(istype(wear_id, /obj/item/weapon/card/id)) //just in case something other than a PDA/ID card somehow gets in the ID slot :[
 			var/obj/item/weapon/card/id/idcard = wear_id
 			id = idcard.registered_name
-		if(id && (id != real_name) && (get_dist(src, usr) <= 1) && prob(10))
+		if(id && (id != real_name) && (get_dist(src, user) <= 1) && prob(10))
 			msg += "<span class='warning'>[t_He] [t_is] wearing \icon[wear_id] \a [wear_id] yet something doesn't seem right...</span>\n"
 		else*/
 		msg += "[t_He] [t_is] wearing \icon[wear_id] \a [wear_id].\n"
@@ -208,22 +201,22 @@
 	if(DWARF in mutations)
 		msg += "[t_He] [t_is] a halfling!\n"
 
-	var/distance = get_dist(usr,src)
-	if(istype(usr, /mob/dead/observer) || usr.stat == 2) // ghosts can see anything
+	var/distance = get_dist(user,src)
+	if(istype(user, /mob/dead/observer) || user.stat == 2) // ghosts can see anything
 		distance = 1
 	if (src.stat)
 		msg += "<span class='warning'>[t_He] [t_is]n't responding to anything around [t_him] and seems to be asleep.</span>\n"
 		if((stat == 2 || src.health <= config.health_threshold_crit) && distance <= 3)
 			msg += "<span class='warning'>[t_He] does not appear to be breathing.</span>\n"
-		if(istype(usr, /mob/living/carbon/human) && !usr.stat && distance <= 1)
-			for(var/mob/O in viewers(usr.loc, null))
-				O.show_message("[usr] checks [src]'s pulse.", 1)
+		if(istype(user, /mob/living/carbon/human) && !user.stat && distance <= 1)
+			for(var/mob/O in viewers(user.loc, null))
+				O.show_message("[user] checks [src]'s pulse.", 1)
 		spawn(15)
-			if(distance <= 1 && usr.stat != 1)
+			if(distance <= 1 && user.stat != 1)
 				if(pulse == PULSE_NONE)
-					usr << "<span class='deadsay'>[t_He] has no pulse[src.client ? "" : " and [t_his] soul has departed"]...</span>"
+					user << "<span class='deadsay'>[t_He] has no pulse[src.client ? "" : " and [t_his] soul has departed"]...</span>"
 				else
-					usr << "<span class='deadsay'>[t_He] has a pulse!</span>"
+					user << "<span class='deadsay'>[t_He] has a pulse!</span>"
 
 	msg += "<span class='warning'>"
 	if(fire_stacks > 0)
@@ -246,7 +239,7 @@
 	if(nutrition < 100)
 		msg += "[t_He] [t_is] severely malnourished.\n"
 	else if(nutrition >= 500)
-		if(usr.nutrition < 100)
+		if(user.nutrition < 100)
 			msg += "[t_He] [t_is] plump and delicious looking - Like a fat little piggy. A tasty piggy.\n"
 		else
 			msg += "[t_He] [t_is] quite chubby.\n"
@@ -419,7 +412,7 @@
 		msg += "<span class='warning'><b>[src] has \a [implant] sticking out of [t_his] flesh!</span>\n"
 	if(digitalcamo)
 		msg += "[t_He] [t_is] repulsively uncanny!\n"
-	if(!wear_mask && is_thrall(src) && in_range(usr,src))
+	if(!wear_mask && is_thrall(src) && in_range(user,src))
 		msg += "Their features seem unnaturally tight and drawn.\n"
 	if(decaylevel == 1)
 		msg += "[t_He] [t_is] starting to smell.\n"
@@ -430,7 +423,7 @@
 	if(decaylevel == 4)
 		msg += "[t_He] [t_is] mostly dessicated now, with only bones remaining of what used to be a person.\n"
 
-	if(hasHUD(usr,"security"))
+	if(hasHUD(user,"security"))
 		var/perpname = "wot"
 		var/criminal = "None"
 
@@ -453,7 +446,7 @@
 			msg += "<span class = 'deptradio'>Criminal status:</span> <a href='?src=\ref[src];criminal=1'>\[[criminal]\]</a>\n"
 			msg += "<span class = 'deptradio'>Security records:</span> <a href='?src=\ref[src];secrecord=`'>\[View\]</a>  <a href='?src=\ref[src];secrecordadd=`'>\[Add comment\]</a>\n"
 
-	if(hasHUD(usr,"medical"))
+	if(hasHUD(user,"medical"))
 		var/perpname = "wot"
 		var/medical = "None"
 
@@ -484,7 +477,7 @@
 			pose = addtext(pose,".") //Makes sure all emotes end with a period.
 		msg += "\n[t_He] is [pose]"
 
-	usr << msg
+	user << msg
 
 //Helper procedure. Called by /mob/living/carbon/human/examine() and /mob/living/carbon/human/Topic() to determine HUD access to security and medical records.
 /proc/hasHUD(mob/M as mob, hudtype)

code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm

@@ -1059,11 +1059,11 @@
 
 	if (href_list["lookitem"])
 		var/obj/item/I = locate(href_list["lookitem"])
-		I.examine()
+		src.examinate(I)
 
 	if (href_list["lookmob"])
 		var/mob/M = locate(href_list["lookmob"])
-		M.examine()
+		src.examinate(M)
 	..()
 	return
 

code/modules/mob/living/carbon/metroid/examine.dm

@@ -1,12 +1,6 @@
-/mob/living/carbon/slime/examine()
-	set src in oview()
-
-	if(!usr || !src)	return
-	if( (usr.sdisabilities & BLIND || usr.blinded || usr.stat) && !istype(usr,/mob/dead/observer) )
-		usr << "<span class='notice'>Something is there but you can't see it.</span>"
-		return
-
-	var/msg = "<span class='info'>*---------*\nThis is \icon[src] \a <EM>[src]</EM>!\n"
+/mob/living/carbon/slime/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	var/msg = ""
 	if (src.stat == DEAD)
 		msg += "<span class='deadsay'>It is limp and unresponsive.</span>\n"
 	else
@@ -47,5 +41,4 @@
 	msg += "</span>"
 
 	msg += "*---------*</span>"
-	usr << msg
-	return
+	user << msg

code/modules/mob/living/silicon/ai/examine.dm

@@ -1,12 +1,8 @@
-/mob/living/silicon/ai/examine()
-	set src in oview()
-
-	if(!usr || !src)	return
-	if( (usr.sdisabilities & BLIND || usr.blinded || usr.stat) && !istype(usr,/mob/dead/observer) )
-		usr << "<span class='notice'>Something is there but you can't see it.</span>"
+/mob/living/silicon/ai/examine(mob/user)
+	if(!..(user))
 		return
 
-	var/msg = "<span class='info'>*---------*\nThis is \icon[src] <EM>[src]</EM>!\n"
+	var/msg = ""
 	if (src.stat == DEAD)
 		msg += "<span class='deadsay'>It appears to be powered-down.</span>\n"
 	else
@@ -27,10 +23,9 @@
 		msg += "</span>"
 	msg += "*---------*</span>"
 
-	usr << msg
-	usr.showLaws(src)
+	user << msg
+	user.showLaws(src)
 
-	return
 
 /mob/proc/showLaws(var/mob/living/silicon/S)
 	return
@@ -38,4 +33,3 @@
 /mob/dead/observer/showLaws(var/mob/living/silicon/S)
 	if(antagHUD || check_rights(R_MOD, 0, src))
 		S.laws.show_laws(src)
-	

code/modules/mob/living/silicon/ai/freelook/eye.dm

@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@
 	return 0
 
 // Hide popout menu verbs
-/mob/aiEye/examine(atom/A as mob|obj|turf in view())
+/mob/aiEye/examinate(atom/A as mob|obj|turf in view())
 	set popup_menu = 0
 	set src = usr.contents
 	return 0

code/modules/mob/living/silicon/pai/examine.dm

@@ -1,8 +1,7 @@
-/mob/living/silicon/pai/examine() //removed as it was pointless...moved to the pai-card instead.
-	/* This is totally pointless because this mob is contained inside a card!
-	set src in oview()
+/mob/living/silicon/pai/examine(mob/user) //removed as it was pointless...moved to the pai-card instead.
+	/*..(user) //This is totally pointless because this mob is contained inside a card!
 
-	var/msg = "<span class='info'>*---------*\nThis is \icon[src] \a <EM>[src]</EM>!\n"
+	var/msg = ""
 	if (src.stat == DEAD)
 		msg += "<span class='deadsay'>It appears to be offline.</span>\n"
 	else
@@ -22,6 +21,5 @@
 		msg += "</span>"
 	msg += "*---------*</span>"
 
-	usr << msg
-	*/
-	return
+	user << msg
+	*/

code/modules/mob/living/silicon/pai/pai.dm

@@ -496,16 +496,10 @@
 		src << "<span class='warning'>You are far too small to pull anything!</span>"
 	return
 
-/mob/living/silicon/pai/examine()
+/mob/living/silicon/pai/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 
-	set src in oview()
-
-	if(!usr || !src)	return
-	if( (usr.sdisabilities & BLIND || usr.blinded || usr.stat) && !istype(usr,/mob/dead/observer) )
-		usr << "<span class='notice'>Something is there but you can't see it.</span>"
-		return
-
-	var/msg = "<span class='info'>*---------*\nThis is \icon[src][name], a personal AI!"
+	var/msg = ""
 
 	switch(src.stat)
 		if(CONSCIOUS)
@@ -521,7 +515,7 @@
 			pose = addtext(pose,".") //Makes sure all emotes end with a period.
 		msg += "\nIt is [pose]"
 
-	usr << msg
+	user << msg
 
 /mob/living/silicon/pai/bullet_act(var/obj/item/projectile/Proj)
 	..(Proj)

code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/drone/drone_manufacturer.dm

@@ -45,10 +45,10 @@
 	if(drone_progress >= 100)
 		visible_message("\The [src] voices a strident beep, indicating a drone chassis is prepared.")
 
-/obj/machinery/drone_fabricator/examine()
-	..()
-	if(produce_drones && drone_progress >= 100 && istype(usr,/mob/dead) && config.allow_drone_spawn && count_drones() < config.max_maint_drones)
-		usr << "<BR><B>A drone is prepared. Select 'Join As Drone' from the Ghost tab to spawn as a maintenance drone.</B>"
+/obj/machinery/drone_fabricator/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	if(produce_drones && drone_progress >= 100 && istype(user,/mob/dead) && config.allow_drone_spawn && count_drones() < config.max_maint_drones)
+		user << "<BR><B>A drone is prepared. Select 'Join As Drone' from the Ghost tab to spawn as a maintenance drone.</B>"
 
 /obj/machinery/drone_fabricator/proc/count_drones()
 	var/drones = 0
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@
 	if(!ticker || ticker.current_state < 3)
 		src << "<span class='warning'>You can't join as a drone before the game starts!</span>"
 		return
-		
+
 	var/drone_age = 14 // 14 days to play as a drone
 	var/player_age_check = check_client_age(usr.client, drone_age)
 	if(player_age_check && config.use_age_restriction_for_antags)
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@
 		pluralcheck = " [deathtimeminutes] minutes and"
 	var/deathtimeseconds = round((deathtime - deathtimeminutes * 600) / 10,1)
 
-	if (deathtime < 6000 && joinedasobserver == 0)	
+	if (deathtime < 6000 && joinedasobserver == 0)
 		usr << "You have been dead for[pluralcheck] [deathtimeseconds] seconds."
 		usr << "<span class='warning'>You must wait 10 minutes to respawn as a drone!</span>"
 		return

code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/examine.dm

@@ -1,12 +1,7 @@
-/mob/living/silicon/robot/examine()
-	set src in oview()
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 
-	if(!usr || !src)	return
-	if( (usr.sdisabilities & BLIND || usr.blinded || usr.stat) && !istype(usr,/mob/dead/observer) )
-		usr << "<span class='notice'>Something is there but you can't see it.</span>"
-		return
-
-	var/msg = "<span class='info'>*---------*\nThis is \icon[src] \a <EM>[src]</EM>[custom_name ? ", [modtype] [braintype]" : ""]!\n"
+	var/msg = ""
 	var/obj/act_module = get_active_hand()
 	if(act_module)
 		msg += "It is holding \icon[act_module] \a [act_module].\n"
@@ -49,6 +44,5 @@
 			pose = addtext(pose,".") //Makes sure all emotes end with a period.
 		msg += "\nIt is [pose]"
 
-	usr << msg
-	usr.showLaws(src)
-	return
+	user << msg
+	user.showLaws(src)

code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/constructs.dm

@@ -46,10 +46,10 @@
 	qdel(src)
 	return
 
-/mob/living/simple_animal/construct/examine()
-	set src in oview()
+/mob/living/simple_animal/construct/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 
-	var/msg = "<span cass='info'>*---------*\nThis is \icon[src] \a <EM>[src]</EM>!\n"
+	var/msg = ""
 	if (src.health < src.maxHealth)
 		msg += "<span class='warning'>"
 		if (src.health >= src.maxHealth/2)
@@ -59,8 +59,7 @@
 		msg += "</span>"
 	msg += "*---------*</span>"
 
-	usr << msg
-	return
+	user << msg
 
 /mob/living/simple_animal/construct/attack_animal(mob/living/simple_animal/M as mob)
 	if(istype(M, /mob/living/simple_animal/construct/builder))

code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/spiderbot.dm

@@ -281,7 +281,7 @@
 	src << "\red There is nothing of interest to take."
 	return 0
 
-/mob/living/simple_animal/spiderbot/examine()
-	..()
+/mob/living/simple_animal/spiderbot/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	if(src.held_item)
-		usr << "It is carrying \a [src.held_item] \icon[src.held_item]."
+		user << "It is carrying \a [src.held_item] \icon[src.held_item]."

code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mushroom.dm

@@ -33,12 +33,12 @@
 	var/image/cap_living = null //Where we store our cap icons so we dont generate them constantly to update our icon
 	var/image/cap_dead = null
 
-/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mushroom/examine()
-	..()
+/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mushroom/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	if(health >= maxHealth)
-		usr << "<span class='info'>It looks healthy.</span>"
+		user << "<span class='info'>It looks healthy.</span>"
 	else
-		usr << "<span class='info'>It looks like it's been roughed up.</span>"
+		user << "<span class='info'>It looks like it's been roughed up.</span>"
 
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mushroom/Life()
 	..()

code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/revenant/revenant.dm

@@ -354,7 +354,7 @@
 	qdel(src)
 
 /obj/item/weapon/ectoplasm/revenant/examine(mob/user)
-	..()
+	..(user)
 	if(reforming)
 		user << "<span class='warning'>It is shifting and distorted. It would be wise to destroy this.</span>"
 	else if(!reforming)

code/modules/mob/mob.dm

@@ -482,6 +482,18 @@ var/list/slot_equipment_priority = list( \
 	onclose(user, "mob\ref[src]")
 	return
 
+//mob verbs are faster than object verbs. See http://www.byond.com/forum/?post=1326139&page=2#comment8198716 for why this isn't atom/verb/examine()
+/mob/verb/examinate(atom/A as mob|obj|turf in view())
+	set name = "Examine"
+	set category = "IC"
+
+	if((is_blind(src) || usr.stat) && !isobserver(src))
+		src << "<span class='notice'>Something is there but you can't see it.</span>"
+		return 1
+
+	face_atom(A)
+	A.examine(src)
+
 /mob/proc/ret_grab(obj/effect/list_container/mobl/L as obj, flag)
 	if ((!( istype(l_hand, /obj/item/weapon/grab) ) && !( istype(r_hand, /obj/item/weapon/grab) )))
 		if (!( L ))
@@ -620,7 +632,7 @@ var/list/slot_equipment_priority = list( \
 	if (!abandon_allowed)
 		usr << "<span class='warning'>Respawning is disabled.</span>"
 		return
-		
+
 	if (stat != DEAD || !ticker)
 		usr << "<span class='boldnotice'>You must be dead to use this!</span>"
 		return
@@ -633,7 +645,7 @@ var/list/slot_equipment_priority = list( \
 		log_game("[key_name(usr)] respawn failed due to disconnect.")
 		return
 	client.screen.Cut()
-	
+
 	if(!client)
 		log_game("[key_name(usr)] respawn failed due to disconnect.")
 		return
@@ -793,6 +805,7 @@ var/list/slot_equipment_priority = list( \
 		return
 
 	if (AM.anchored)
+		usr << "<span class='notice'>It won't budge!</span>"
 		return
 
 	var/mob/M = AM

code/modules/mob/mob_helpers.dm

@@ -458,6 +458,13 @@ var/list/intents = list(I_HELP,I_DISARM,I_GRAB,I_HARM)
 	resting = !resting
 	src << "\blue You are now [resting ? "resting" : "getting up"]"
 
+/proc/is_blind(A)
+	if(iscarbon(A))
+		var/mob/living/carbon/C = A
+		if(C.sdisabilities & BLIND || C.blinded)
+			return 1
+	return 0
+
 /proc/get_multitool(mob/user as mob)
 	// Get tool
 	var/obj/item/device/multitool/P

code/modules/paperwork/paper.dm

@@ -52,12 +52,11 @@
 		return
 	icon_state = "paper"
 
-/obj/item/weapon/paper/examine()
-	if(in_range(usr, src) || istype(usr, /mob/dead/observer))
-		show_content(usr)
+/obj/item/weapon/paper/examine(mob/user)
+	if(in_range(user, src) || istype(user, /mob/dead/observer))
+		show_content(user)
 	else
-		usr << "<span class='notice'>You have to go closer if you want to read it.</span>"
-	return
+		user << "<span class='notice'>You have to go closer if you want to read it.</span>"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/paper/proc/show_content(var/mob/user, var/forceshow = 0, var/forcestars = 0, var/infolinks = 0, var/view = 1)
 	set src in oview(1)
@@ -95,7 +94,7 @@
 	return
 
 /obj/item/weapon/paper/attack_self(mob/living/user as mob)
-	src.examine(user)
+	user.examinate(src)
 	if(rigged && (holiday_master.holidays && holiday_master.holidays[APRIL_FOOLS]))
 		if(spam_flag == 0)
 			spam_flag = 1
@@ -120,7 +119,7 @@
 	if(user.zone_sel.selecting == "eyes")
 		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>You show the paper to [M]. </span>", \
 			"<span class='notice'> [user] holds up a paper and shows it to [M]. </span>")
-		src.examine(user)
+		M.examinate(src)
 
 	else if(user.zone_sel.selecting == "mouth")
 		if(!istype(M, /mob))	return
@@ -444,7 +443,7 @@
 
 	add_fingerprint(user)
 	return
-	
+
 /obj/item/weapon/paper/proc/stamp(var/obj/item/weapon/stamp/S)
 	stamps += (!stamps || stamps == "" ? "<HR>" : "") + "<img src=large_[S.icon_state].png>"
 
@@ -460,7 +459,7 @@
 	offset_y += y
 	stampoverlay.pixel_x = x
 	stampoverlay.pixel_y = y
-	
+
 	if(!ico)
 		ico = new
 	ico += "paper_[S.icon_state]"

code/modules/paperwork/paper_bundle.dm

@@ -97,11 +97,10 @@
 				user << "\red You must hold \the [P] steady to burn \the [src]."
 
 /obj/item/weapon/paper_bundle/examine(mob/user)
-	if(in_range(usr, src) || istype(usr, /mob/dead/observer))
-		src.show_content(usr)
+	if(..(user, 1))
+		src.show_content(user)
 	else
-		usr << "<span class='notice'>It is too far away.</span>"
-	return
+		user << "<span class='notice'>It is too far away.</span>"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/paper_bundle/proc/show_content(mob/user as mob)
 	var/dat

code/modules/paperwork/paperbin.dm

@@ -94,14 +94,12 @@
 	amount++
 
 
-/obj/item/weapon/paper_bin/examine()
-	set src in oview(1)
-
-	if(amount)
-		usr << "<span class='notice'>There " + (amount > 1 ? "are [amount] papers" : "is one paper") + " in the bin.</span>"
-	else
-		usr << "<span class='notice'>There are no papers in the bin.</span>"
-	return
+/obj/item/weapon/paper_bin/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 1))
+		if(amount)
+			usr << "<span class='notice'>There " + (amount > 1 ? "are [amount] papers" : "is one paper") + " in the bin.</span>"
+		else
+			usr << "<span class='notice'>There are no papers in the bin.</span>"
 
 
 /obj/item/weapon/paper_bin/update_icon()

code/modules/paperwork/photography.dm

@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@
 	var/photo_size = 3
 
 /obj/item/weapon/photo/attack_self(mob/user as mob)
-	src.examine(user)
+	user.examinate(src)
 
 /obj/item/weapon/photo/attackby(obj/item/weapon/P as obj, mob/user as mob, params)
 	if(istype(P, /obj/item/weapon/pen) || istype(P, /obj/item/toy/crayon))
@@ -70,10 +70,10 @@
 				user << "\red You must hold \the [P] steady to burn \the [src]."
 
 /obj/item/weapon/photo/examine(mob/user)
-	if(in_range(usr, src) || istype(usr, /mob/dead/observer))
-		show(usr)
+	if(..(user, 1))
+		show(user)
 	else
-		usr << "<span class='notice'>It is too far away.</span>"
+		user << "<span class='notice'>It is too far away.</span>"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/photo/proc/show(mob/user as mob)
 	usr << browse_rsc(img, "tmp_photo.png")
@@ -472,10 +472,9 @@
 		camera.c_tag = user.name
 	user << "You switch the camera [on ? "on" : "off"]."
 
-/obj/item/device/videocam/examine()
-	..()
-	if(get_dist(usr,src) <= 1)
-		usr << "This video camera can send live feeds to the entertainment network. It's [camera ? "" : "in"]active."
+/obj/item/device/videocam/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 1))
+		user << "This video camera can send live feeds to the entertainment network. It's [camera ? "" : "in"]active."
 
 
 /obj/item/device/videocam/hear_talk(mob/M as mob, msg)

code/modules/power/antimatter/fuel.dm

@@ -67,10 +67,9 @@
 	return
 
 
-/obj/item/weapon/fuel/examine()
-	set src in view(1)
-	if(usr && !usr.stat)
-		usr << "A magnetic storage ring, it contains [fuel]kg of [content ? content : "nothing"]."
+/obj/item/weapon/fuel/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 1))
+		user << "A magnetic storage ring, it contains [fuel]kg of [content ? content : "nothing"]."
 
 /obj/item/weapon/fuel/proc/injest(mob/M as mob)
 	switch(content)

code/modules/power/apc.dm

@@ -196,31 +196,28 @@
 	spawn(5)
 		src.update()
 
-/obj/machinery/power/apc/examine()
-	set src in oview(1)
-
-	if(usr /*&& !usr.stat*/)
-		..()
+/obj/machinery/power/apc/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 1))
 		if(stat & BROKEN)
-			usr << "Looks broken."
+			user << "Looks broken."
 			return
 		if(opened)
 			if(has_electronics && terminal)
-				usr << "The cover is [opened==2?"removed":"open"] and the power cell is [ cell ? "installed" : "missing"]."
+				user << "The cover is [opened==2?"removed":"open"] and the power cell is [ cell ? "installed" : "missing"]."
 			else if (!has_electronics && terminal)
-				usr << "There are some wires but no any electronics."
+				user << "There are some wires but no any electronics."
 			else if (has_electronics && !terminal)
-				usr << "Electronics installed but not wired."
+				user << "Electronics installed but not wired."
 			else /* if (!has_electronics && !terminal) */
-				usr << "There is no electronics nor connected wires."
+				user << "There is no electronics nor connected wires."
 
 		else
 			if (stat & MAINT)
-				usr << "The cover is closed. Something wrong with it: it doesn't work."
+				user << "The cover is closed. Something wrong with it: it doesn't work."
 			else if (malfhack)
-				usr << "The cover is broken. It may be hard to force it open."
+				user << "The cover is broken. It may be hard to force it open."
 			else
-				usr << "The cover is closed."
+				user << "The cover is closed."
 
 // update the APC icon to show the three base states
 // also add overlays for indicator lights

code/modules/power/cable.dm

@@ -541,15 +541,16 @@ obj/structure/cable/proc/cableColor(var/colorC)
 	else
 		w_class = 2.0
 
-/obj/item/stack/cable_coil/examine()
-	set src in view(1)
+/obj/item/stack/cable_coil/examine(mob/user)
+	if(!..(user, 1))
+		return
 
 	if(get_amount() == 1)
-		usr << "A short piece of power cable."
+		user << "A short piece of power cable."
 	else if(get_amount() == 2)
-		usr << "A piece of power cable."
+		user << "A piece of power cable."
 	else
-		usr << "A coil of power cable. There are [get_amount()] lengths of cable in the coil."
+		user << "A coil of power cable. There are [get_amount()] lengths of cable in the coil."
 
 
 /obj/item/stack/cable_coil/verb/make_restraint()

code/modules/power/cell.dm

@@ -55,15 +55,14 @@
 	return power_used
 
 
-/obj/item/weapon/stock_parts/cell/examine()
-	set src in view(1)
-	if(usr /*&& !usr.stat*/)
+/obj/item/weapon/stock_parts/cell/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 1))
 		if(maxcharge <= 2500)
-			usr << "[desc]\nThe manufacturer's label states this cell has a power rating of [maxcharge], and that you should not swallow it.\nThe charge meter reads [round(src.percent() )]%."
+			user << "[desc]\nThe manufacturer's label states this cell has a power rating of [maxcharge], and that you should not swallow it.\nThe charge meter reads [round(src.percent() )]%."
 		else
-			usr << "This power cell has an exciting chrome finish, as it is an uber-capacity cell type! It has a power rating of [maxcharge]!\nThe charge meter reads [round(src.percent() )]%."
+			user << "This power cell has an exciting chrome finish, as it is an uber-capacity cell type! It has a power rating of [maxcharge]!\nThe charge meter reads [round(src.percent() )]%."
 	if(crit_fail)
-		usr << "\red This power cell seems to be faulty."
+		user << "\red This power cell seems to be faulty."
 
 /obj/item/weapon/stock_parts/cell/attack_self(mob/user as mob)
 	src.add_fingerprint(user)

code/modules/power/lighting.dm

@@ -26,20 +26,15 @@
 	if (fixture_type == "bulb")
 		icon_state = "bulb-construct-stage1"
 
-/obj/machinery/light_construct/examine()
-	set src in view()
-	..()
-	if (!(usr in view(2))) return
-	switch(src.stage)
-		if(1)
-			usr << "It's an empty frame."
-			return
-		if(2)
-			usr << "It's wired."
-			return
-		if(3)
-			usr << "The casing is closed."
-			return
+/obj/machinery/light_construct/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 2))
+		switch(src.stage)
+			if(1)
+				usr << "It's an empty frame."
+			if(2)
+				usr << "It's wired."
+			if(3)
+				usr << "The casing is closed."
 
 /obj/machinery/light_construct/attackby(obj/item/weapon/W as obj, mob/living/user as mob, params)
 	src.add_fingerprint(user)
@@ -268,18 +263,17 @@
 	update()
 
 // examine verb
-/obj/machinery/light/examine()
-	set src in oview(1)
-	if(usr && !usr.stat)
+/obj/machinery/light/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 1))
 		switch(status)
 			if(LIGHT_OK)
-				usr << "[desc] It is turned [on? "on" : "off"]."
+				user << "[desc] It is turned [on? "on" : "off"]."
 			if(LIGHT_EMPTY)
-				usr << "[desc] The [fitting] has been removed."
+				user << "[desc] The [fitting] has been removed."
 			if(LIGHT_BURNED)
-				usr << "[desc] The [fitting] is burnt out."
+				user << "[desc] The [fitting] is burnt out."
 			if(LIGHT_BROKEN)
-				usr << "[desc] The [fitting] has been smashed."
+				user << "[desc] The [fitting] has been smashed."
 
 
 

code/modules/power/singularity/particle_accelerator/particle_accelerator.dm

@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ So, hopefully this is helpful if any more icons are to be added/changed/wonderin
 	src.dir = turn(src.dir, 90)
 	return 1
 
-/obj/structure/particle_accelerator/examine()
+/obj/structure/particle_accelerator/examine(mob/user)
 	switch(src.construction_state)
 		if(0)
 			src.desc = text("A [name], looks like it's not attached to the flooring")
@@ -126,8 +126,7 @@ So, hopefully this is helpful if any more icons are to be added/changed/wonderin
 			src.desc = text("The [name] is assembled")
 			if(powered)
 				src.desc = src.desc_holder
-	..()
-	return
+	..(user)
 
 /obj/structure/particle_accelerator/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)
 	if(istool(W))
@@ -311,21 +310,6 @@ So, hopefully this is helpful if any more icons are to be added/changed/wonderin
 /obj/machinery/particle_accelerator/update_icon()
 	return
 
-/obj/machinery/particle_accelerator/examine()
-	switch(src.construction_state)
-		if(0)
-			src.desc = text("A [name], looks like it's not attached to the flooring")
-		if(1)
-			src.desc = text("A [name], it is missing some cables")
-		if(2)
-			src.desc = text("A [name], the panel is open")
-		if(3)
-			src.desc = text("The [name] is assembled")
-			if(powered)
-				src.desc = src.desc_holder
-	..()
-	return
-
 /obj/machinery/particle_accelerator/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)
 	if(istool(W))
 		if(src.process_tool_hit(W,user))

code/modules/power/switch.dm

@@ -21,12 +21,12 @@
 	icon_state_off = "switch-up"
 
 
-/obj/structure/powerswitch/examine()
-	..()
+/obj/structure/powerswitch/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	if(on)
-		usr << "The switch is in the on position"
+		user << "The switch is in the on position"
 	else
-		usr << "The switch is in the off position"
+		user << "The switch is in the off position"
 
 /obj/structure/powerswitch/attack_ai(mob/user)
 	user << "\red You're an AI. This is a manual switch. It's not going to work."

code/modules/projectiles/guns/alien.dm

@@ -31,9 +31,9 @@
 		last_regen = world.time
 		update_icon()
 
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/spikethrower/examine()
-	..()
-	usr << "It has [spikes] [spikes == 1 ? "spike" : "spikes"] remaining."
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/spikethrower/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	user << "It has [spikes] [spikes == 1 ? "spike" : "spikes"] remaining."
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/spikethrower/update_icon()
 	icon_state = "spikethrower[spikes]"

code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy.dm

@@ -76,8 +76,7 @@
 			..()
 		return
 
-	examine()
-		set src in view(1)
-		..()
-		if(!power_supply)
-			usr <<"<span class='warning'>The weapon does not have a power source installed.</span>" */
+	examine(mob/user)
+		if(..(user, 1))
+			if(!power_supply)
+				usr <<"<span class='warning'>The weapon does not have a power source installed.</span>" */

code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/special.dm

@@ -313,7 +313,7 @@ modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm if you die, you will be zoomed out.
 	can_charge = 0
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/plasmacutter/examine(mob/user)
-	..()
+	..(user)
 	if(power_supply)
 		user <<"<span class='notice'>[src] is [round(power_supply.percent())]% charged.</span>"
 

code/modules/projectiles/guns/magic/wand.dm

@@ -25,10 +25,9 @@
 			max_charges = Ceiling(max_charges / 2)
 	..()
 
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/magic/wand/examine()
-	..()
-	usr << "Has [charges] charge\s remaining."
-	return
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/magic/wand/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	user << "Has [charges] charge\s remaining."
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/magic/wand/attack_self(mob/living/user as mob)
 	if(charges)

code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile.dm

@@ -126,10 +126,9 @@
 	update_icon()
 	return
 
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/examine()
-	..()
-	usr << "Has [get_ammo()] round\s remaining."
-	return
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	user << "Has [get_ammo()] round\s remaining."
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/proc/get_ammo(var/countchambered = 1)
 	var/boolets = 0 //mature var names for mature people

code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/crossbow.dm

@@ -246,14 +246,14 @@
 /obj/item/weapon/crossbowframe/update_icon()
 	icon_state = "crossbowframe[buildstate]"
 
-/obj/item/weapon/crossbowframe/examine()
-	..()
+/obj/item/weapon/crossbowframe/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	switch(buildstate)
-		if(1) usr << "It has a loose rod frame in place."
-		if(2) usr << "It has a steel backbone welded in place."
-		if(3) usr << "It has a steel backbone and a cell mount installed."
-		if(4) usr << "It has a steel backbone, plastic lath and a cell mount installed."
-		if(5) usr << "It has a steel cable loosely strung across the lath."
+		if(1) user << "It has a loose rod frame in place."
+		if(2) user << "It has a steel backbone welded in place."
+		if(3) user << "It has a steel backbone and a cell mount installed."
+		if(4) user << "It has a steel backbone, plastic lath and a cell mount installed."
+		if(5) user << "It has a steel cable loosely strung across the lath."
 
 /obj/item/weapon/crossbowframe/attackby(obj/item/W as obj, mob/user as mob, params)
 	if(istype(W,/obj/item/stack/rods))

code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/pneumatic.dm

@@ -96,15 +96,13 @@
 	in_chamber = contents[1]
 	return !isnull(in_chamber)
 
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/pneumatic/examine()
-	set src in view()
-	..()
-	if (!(usr in view(2)) && usr!=src.loc) return
-	usr << "The valve is dialed to [pressure_setting]%."
-	if(tank)
-		usr << "The tank dial reads [tank.air_contents.return_pressure()] kPa."
-	else
-		usr << "Nothing is attached to the tank valve!"
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/pneumatic/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 2))
+		user << "The valve is dialed to [pressure_setting]%."
+		if(tank)
+			user << "The tank dial reads [tank.air_contents.return_pressure()] kPa."
+		else
+			user << "Nothing is attached to the tank valve!"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/pneumatic/special_check(user)
 
@@ -145,14 +143,14 @@
 /obj/item/weapon/cannonframe/update_icon()
 	icon_state = "pneumatic[buildstate]"
 
-/obj/item/weapon/cannonframe/examine()
-	..()
+/obj/item/weapon/cannonframe/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	switch(buildstate)
-		if(1) usr << "It has a pipe segment installed."
-		if(2) usr << "It has a pipe segment welded in place."
-		if(3) usr << "It has an outer chassis installed."
-		if(4) usr << "It has an outer chassis welded in place."
-		if(5) usr << "It has a transfer valve installed."
+		if(1) user << "It has a pipe segment installed."
+		if(2) user << "It has a pipe segment welded in place."
+		if(3) user << "It has an outer chassis installed."
+		if(4) user << "It has an outer chassis welded in place."
+		if(5) user << "It has a transfer valve installed."
 
 /obj/item/weapon/cannonframe/attackby(obj/item/W as obj, mob/user as mob, params)
 	if(istype(W,/obj/item/pipe))

code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/revolver.dm

@@ -60,9 +60,9 @@
 		boolets += magazine.ammo_count(countempties)
 	return boolets
 
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/revolver/examine()
-	..()
-	usr << "[get_ammo(0,0)] of those are live rounds."
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/revolver/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	user << "[get_ammo(0,0)] of those are live rounds."
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/revolver/detective
 	desc = "A cheap Martian knock-off of a classic law enforcement firearm. Uses .38-special rounds."

code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/rocket.dm

@@ -16,11 +16,9 @@
 	var/max_rockets = 1
 	var/list/rockets = new/list()
 
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/rocketlauncher/examine()
-	set src in view()
-	..()
-	if (!(usr in view(2)) && usr!=src.loc) return
-	usr << "\blue [rockets.len] / [max_rockets] rockets."
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/rocketlauncher/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 2))
+		user << "\blue [rockets.len] / [max_rockets] rockets."
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/rocketlauncher/attackby(obj/item/I as obj, mob/user as mob, params)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/ammo_casing/rocket))

code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/shotgun.dm

@@ -69,10 +69,10 @@
 	var/obj/item/ammo_casing/AC = magazine.get_round() //load next casing.
 	chambered = AC
 
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/shotgun/examine()
-	..()
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/shotgun/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	if (chambered)
-		usr << "A [chambered.BB ? "live" : "spent"] one is in the chamber."
+		user << "A [chambered.BB ? "live" : "spent"] one is in the chamber."
 
 // COMBAT SHOTGUN //
 
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@
 	. = ..()
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/shotgun/boltaction/examine(mob/user)
-	..()
+	..(user)
 	user << "The bolt is [bolt_open ? "open" : "closed"]."
 
 /////////////////////////////

code/modules/reagents/dartgun.dm

@@ -57,18 +57,14 @@
 	cartridge = new /obj/item/weapon/dart_cartridge(src)
 	update_icon()
 
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/dartgun/examine()
-	set src in view()
-	update_icon()
-	..()
-	if (!(usr in view(2)) && usr!=src.loc)
-		return
-	if (beakers.len)
-		usr << "\blue [src] contains:"
-		for(var/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/glass/beaker/B in beakers)
-			if(B.reagents && B.reagents.reagent_list.len)
-				for(var/datum/reagent/R in B.reagents.reagent_list)
-					usr << "\blue [R.volume] units of [R.name]"
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/dartgun/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 2))
+		if(beakers.len)
+			user << "\blue [src] contains:"
+			for(var/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/glass/beaker/B in beakers)
+				if(B.reagents && B.reagents.reagent_list.len)
+					for(var/datum/reagent/R in B.reagents.reagent_list)
+						user << "\blue [R.volume] units of [R.name]"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/dartgun/attackby(obj/item/I as obj, mob/user as mob, params)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/weapon/dart_cartridge))

code/modules/reagents/grenade_launcher.dm

@@ -17,12 +17,9 @@
 
 	materials = list(MAT_METAL=2000)
 
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/grenadelauncher/examine()
-	set src in view()
-	..()
-	if (!(usr in view(2)) && usr!=src.loc) return
-	usr << "\icon [name]:"
-	usr << "\blue [grenades.len] / [max_grenades] [ammo_name]s."
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/grenadelauncher/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 2))
+		user << "\blue [grenades.len] / [max_grenades] [ammo_name]s."
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/grenadelauncher/attackby(obj/item/I as obj, mob/user as mob, params)
 

code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/borghydro.dm

@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@
 			if(M.ckey)
 				msg_admin_attack("[key_name_admin(user)] injected [key_name_admin(M)] with [src.name]. Reagents: [contained] (INTENT: [uppertext(user.a_intent)])")
 			M.LAssailant = user
-			
+
 			var/trans = R.trans_to(M, amount_per_transfer_from_this)
 			user << "<span class='notice'>[trans] units injected. [R.total_volume] units remaining.</span>"
 	return
@@ -95,18 +95,17 @@
 	user << "\blue Synthesizer is now producing '[R.name]'."
 	return
 
-/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/borghypo/examine()
-	set src in view()
-	..()
-	if (!(usr in view(2)) && usr!=src.loc) return
+/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/borghypo/examine(mob/user)
+	if(!..(user, 2))
+		return
 
 	var/empty = 1
 
 	for(var/datum/reagents/RS in reagent_list)
 		var/datum/reagent/R = locate() in RS.reagent_list
 		if(R)
-			usr << "\blue It currently has [R.volume] units of [R.name] stored."
+			user << "\blue It currently has [R.volume] units of [R.name] stored."
 			empty = 0
 
 	if(empty)
-		usr << "\blue It is currently empty. Allow some time for the internal syntheszier to produce more."
+		user << "\blue It is currently empty. Allow some time for the internal syntheszier to produce more."

code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/drugs.dm

@@ -19,15 +19,13 @@
 		base_name = name
 
 
-	examine()
-		set src in view()
-		..()
-		if (!(usr in view(2)) && usr!=src.loc) return
-		usr << "\blue It contains:"
-		if(reagents && reagents.reagent_list.len)
-			usr << "\blue [src.reagents.total_volume] units of powder."
-		else
-			usr << "\blue Nothing."
+	examine(mob/user)
+		if(..(user, 2))
+			user << "\blue It contains:"
+			if(reagents && reagents.reagent_list.len)
+				user << "\blue [src.reagents.total_volume] units of powder."
+			else
+				user << "\blue Nothing."
 
 	afterattack(obj/target, mob/user, proximity)
 		if(!proximity) return

code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/cans.dm

@@ -32,20 +32,19 @@
 		else
 			return ..(target, user, proximity)
 
-/*	examine()
-		set src in view()
-		..()
-		if (!(usr in range(0)) && usr!=src.loc) return
+/*	examine(mob/user)
+		if(!..(user, 1))
+			return
 		if(!reagents || reagents.total_volume==0)
-			usr << "\blue \The [src] is empty!"
+			user << "\blue \The [src] is empty!"
 		else if (reagents.total_volume<=src.volume/4)
-			usr << "\blue \The [src] is almost empty!"
+			user << "\blue \The [src] is almost empty!"
 		else if (reagents.total_volume<=src.volume*0.66)
-			usr << "\blue \The [src] is half full!"
+			user << "\blue \The [src] is half full!"
 		else if (reagents.total_volume<=src.volume*0.90)
-			usr << "\blue \The [src] is almost full!"
+			user << "\blue \The [src] is almost full!"
 		else
-			usr << "\blue \The [src] is full!"*/
+			user << "\blue \The [src] is full!"*/
 
 
 //DRINKS

code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/drinks.dm

@@ -146,20 +146,19 @@
 				user << "<span class='notice'>You heat [src] with [I].</span>"
 				src.reagents.handle_reactions()
 
-	examine()
-		set src in view()
-		..()
-		if (!(usr in range(0)) && usr!=src.loc) return
+	examine(mob/user)
+		if(!..(user, 1))
+			return
 		if(!reagents || reagents.total_volume==0)
-			usr << "\blue \The [src] is empty!"
+			user << "\blue \The [src] is empty!"
 		else if (reagents.total_volume<=src.volume/4)
-			usr << "\blue \The [src] is almost empty!"
+			user << "\blue \The [src] is almost empty!"
 		else if (reagents.total_volume<=src.volume*0.66)
-			usr << "\blue \The [src] is half full!"
+			user << "\blue \The [src] is half full!"
 		else if (reagents.total_volume<=src.volume*0.90)
-			usr << "\blue \The [src] is almost full!"
+			user << "\blue \The [src] is almost full!"
 		else
-			usr << "\blue \The [src] is full!"
+			user << "\blue \The [src] is full!"
 
 
 ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/sandwich.dm

@@ -80,10 +80,10 @@
 		del(O)
 	return ..()
 
-/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/csandwich/examine()
-	..()
+/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/csandwich/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	var/obj/item/O = pick(contents)
-	usr << "\blue You think you can see [O.name] in there."
+	user << "\blue You think you can see [O.name] in there."
 
 /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/csandwich/attack(mob/M as mob, mob/user as mob, def_zone)
 

code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/snacks.dm

@@ -120,18 +120,16 @@
 /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/afterattack(obj/target, mob/user, proximity)
 	return
 
-/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/examine()
-	set src in view()
-	..()
-	if (!(usr in range(0)) && usr!=src.loc) return
-	if (bitecount==0)
-		return
-	else if (bitecount==1)
-		usr << "\blue \The [src] was bitten by someone!"
-	else if (bitecount<=3)
-		usr << "\blue \The [src] was bitten [bitecount] times!"
-	else
-		usr << "\blue \The [src] was bitten multiple times!"
+/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 0))
+		if (bitecount==0)
+			return
+		else if (bitecount==1)
+			user << "\blue \The [src] was bitten by someone!"
+		else if (bitecount<=3)
+			user << "\blue \The [src] was bitten [bitecount] times!"
+		else
+			user << "\blue \The [src] was bitten multiple times!"
 
 
 /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/attackby(obj/item/weapon/W, mob/user, params)

code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/glass_containers.dm

@@ -46,17 +46,16 @@
 		..()
 		base_name = name
 
-	examine()
-		set src in view()
-		..()
-		if (!(usr in view(2)) && usr!=src.loc) return
-		usr << "\blue It contains:"
+	examine(mob/user)
+		if(!..(user, 2))
+			return
+		user << "\blue It contains:"
 		if(reagents && reagents.reagent_list.len)
-			usr << "\blue [src.reagents.total_volume] units of liquid."
+			user << "\blue [src.reagents.total_volume] units of liquid."
 		else
-			usr << "\blue Nothing."
+			user << "\blue Nothing."
 		if (!is_open_container())
-			usr << "\blue Airtight lid seals it completely."
+			user << "\blue Airtight lid seals it completely."
 
 	attack_self()
 		..()

code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/hypospray.dm

@@ -100,12 +100,12 @@
 	else
 		icon_state = "[initial(icon_state)]0"
 
-/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/hypospray/autoinjector/examine()
-	..()
+/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/hypospray/autoinjector/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	if(reagents && reagents.reagent_list.len)
-		usr << "\blue It is currently loaded."
+		user << "\blue It is currently loaded."
 	else
-		usr << "\blue It is spent."
+		user << "\blue It is spent."
 
 /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/hypospray/autoinjector/teporone //basilisks
 	name = "teporone autoinjector"

code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/spray.dm

@@ -83,7 +83,6 @@
 /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/spray/examine(mob/user)
 	if(..(user, 0) && user==src.loc)
 		user << "[round(src.reagents.total_volume)] units left."
-	return
 
 /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/spray/verb/empty()
 

code/modules/reagents/reagent_dispenser.dm

@@ -23,16 +23,15 @@
 		src.verbs -= /obj/structure/reagent_dispensers/verb/set_APTFT
 	..()
 
-/obj/structure/reagent_dispensers/examine()
-	set src in view()
-	..()
-	if (!(usr in view(2)) && usr!=src.loc) return
-	usr << "\blue It contains:"
+/obj/structure/reagent_dispensers/examine(mob/user)
+	if(!..(user, 2))
+		return
+	user << "\blue It contains:"
 	if(reagents && reagents.reagent_list.len)
 		for(var/datum/reagent/R in reagents.reagent_list)
-			usr << "\blue [R.volume] units of [R.name]"
+			user << "\blue [R.volume] units of [R.name]"
 	else
-		usr << "\blue Nothing."
+		user << "\blue Nothing."
 
 /obj/structure/reagent_dispensers/verb/set_APTFT() //set amount_per_transfer_from_this
 	set name = "Set transfer amount"
@@ -111,10 +110,9 @@
 /obj/structure/reagent_dispensers/fueltank/ex_act()
 	explode()
 
-/obj/structure/reagent_dispensers/fueltank/examine()
-	set src in view()
-	..()
-	if (!(usr in view(2)) && usr!=src.loc) return
+/obj/structure/reagent_dispensers/fueltank/examine(mob/user)
+	if(!..(user, 2))
+		return
 	if(rig)
 		usr << "<span class='notice'>There is some kind of device rigged to the tank."
 

code/modules/reagents/syringe_gun.dm

@@ -28,10 +28,9 @@
 	qdel(S)
 	return 1
 
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/syringe/examine()
-	..()
-	usr << "Can hold [max_syringes] syringe\s. Has [syringes.len] syringe\s remaining."
-	return
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/syringe/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	user << "Can hold [max_syringes] syringe\s. Has [syringes.len] syringe\s remaining."
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/syringe/attack_self(mob/living/user as mob)
 	if(!syringes.len)

code/modules/research/xenoarchaeology/tools/tools_coresampler.dm

@@ -25,15 +25,9 @@
 	var/num_stored_bags = 10
 	var/obj/item/weapon/evidencebag/filled_bag
 
-/obj/item/device/core_sampler/examine()
-	set src in orange(1)
-	if (!( usr ))
-		return
-	if(get_dist(src, usr) < 2)
-		usr << "That's \a [src]."
-		usr << "\blue Used to extract geological core samples - this one is [sampled_turf ? "full" : "empty"], and has [num_stored_bags] bag[num_stored_bags != 1 ? "s" : ""] remaining."
-	else
-		return ..()
+/obj/item/device/core_sampler/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 2))
+		user << "\blue Used to extract geological core samples - this one is [sampled_turf ? "full" : "empty"], and has [num_stored_bags] bag[num_stored_bags != 1 ? "s" : ""] remaining."
 
 /obj/item/device/core_sampler/attackby(obj/item/weapon/W as obj, mob/user as mob, params)
 	if(istype(W,/obj/item/weapon/evidencebag))

code/modules/telesci/telepad.dm

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
 	component_parts += new /obj/item/weapon/stock_parts/console_screen(null)
 	component_parts += new /obj/item/stack/cable_coil(null, 1)
 	RefreshParts()
-	
+
 /obj/machinery/telepad/upgraded/New()
 	..()
 	component_parts = list()
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@
 	processing_objects.Add(src)
 
 /obj/item/weapon/rcs/examine(mob/user)
-	..()
+	..(user)
 	user << "There are [rcharges] charge\s left."
 
 /obj/item/weapon/rcs/Destroy()

code/modules/telesci/telesci_computer.dm

@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@
 	return ..()
 
 /obj/machinery/computer/telescience/examine(mob/user)
-	..()
+	..(user)
 	user << "There are [crystals.len ? crystals.len : "no"] bluespace crystal\s in the crystal slots."
 
 /obj/machinery/computer/telescience/initialize()

code/modules/vehicle/train/trains/ambulance.dm

@@ -185,14 +185,9 @@
 		return ..()
 
 
-/obj/vehicle/train/ambulance/engine/examine()
-	..()
-
-	if(!istype(usr, /mob/living/carbon/human))
-		return
-
-	if(get_dist(usr,src) <= 1)
-		usr << "The power light is [on ? "on" : "off"].\nThere are[key ? "" : " no"] keys in the ignition."
+/obj/vehicle/train/ambulance/engine/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 1))
+		user << "The power light is [on ? "on" : "off"].\nThere are[key ? "" : " no"] keys in the ignition."
 
 /obj/vehicle/train/ambulance/engine/verb/check_power()
 	set name = "Check power level"

code/modules/vehicle/train/trains/cargo/cargo_train.dm

@@ -175,15 +175,12 @@
 	else
 		return ..()
 
-/obj/vehicle/train/cargo/engine/examine()
-	..()
-
-	if(!istype(usr, /mob/living/carbon/human))
+/obj/vehicle/train/cargo/engine/examine(mob/user)
+	if(!..(user, 1))
 		return
 
-	if(get_dist(usr,src) <= 1)
-		usr << "The power light is [on ? "on" : "off"].\nThere are[key ? "" : " no"] keys in the ignition."
-		usr << "The charge meter reads [cell? round(cell.percent(), 0.01) : 0]%"
+	user << "The power light is [on ? "on" : "off"].\nThere are[key ? "" : " no"] keys in the ignition."
+	user << "The charge meter reads [cell? round(cell.percent(), 0.01) : 0]%"
 
 /obj/vehicle/train/cargo/engine/verb/start_engine()
 	set name = "Start engine"

code/modules/vehicle/train/trains/janicart.dm

@@ -235,18 +235,15 @@
 		return ..()
 
 
-/obj/vehicle/train/janitor/engine/examine()
-	..()
-
-	usr << "\icon[src] This [name] contains [reagents.total_volume] unit\s of [reagents]!"
-	if(mybag)
-		usr << "\A [mybag] is hanging on the [name]."
-
-	if(!istype(usr, /mob/living/carbon/human))
+/obj/vehicle/train/janitor/engine/examine(mob/user)
+	if(!..(user, 1))
 		return
 
-	if(get_dist(usr,src) <= 1)
-		usr << "The power light is [on ? "on" : "off"].\nThere are[key ? "" : " no"] keys in the ignition."
+	user << "\icon[src] This [name] contains [reagents.total_volume] unit\s of [reagents]!"
+	if(mybag)
+		user << "\A [mybag] is hanging on the [name]."
+
+	user << "The power light is [on ? "on" : "off"].\nThere are[key ? "" : " no"] keys in the ignition."
 
 /obj/vehicle/train/janitor/engine/verb/check_power()
 	set name = "Check power level"

code/modules/virus2/items_devices.dm

@@ -66,11 +66,11 @@
 						infect_virus2(target,src.virus2)
 		qdel(src)
 
-/obj/item/weapon/virusdish/examine()
-	usr << "This is a virus containment dish."
+/obj/item/weapon/virusdish/examine(mob/user)
+	user << "This is a virus containment dish."
 	if(src.info)
-		usr << "It has the following information about its contents:"
-		usr << src.info
+		user << "It has the following information about its contents:"
+		user << src.info
 
 /obj/item/weapon/ruinedvirusdish
 	name = "ruined virus sample"