diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/launcher/crossbow.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/launcher/crossbow.dm
index b6d7aea8a42..4fb9d1b966d 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/launcher/crossbow.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/launcher/crossbow.dm
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/crossbow/consume_next_projectile(mob/user=null)
 	if(tension <= 0)
-		user << "\red \The [src] is not drawn back!"
+		user << "<span class='warning'>\The [src] is not drawn back!</span>"
 		return null
 	return bolt
 
@@ -220,11 +220,11 @@
 		if(buildstate == 0)
 			var/obj/item/stack/rods/R = W
 			if(R.use(3))
-				user << "\blue You assemble a backbone of rods around the wooden stock."
+				user << "<span class='notice'>You assemble a backbone of rods around the wooden stock.</span>"
 				buildstate++
 				update_icon()
 			else
-				user << "\blue You need at least three rods to complete this task."
+				user << "<span class='notice'>You need at least three rods to complete this task.</span>"
 			return
 	else if(istype(W,/obj/item/weapon/weldingtool))
 		if(buildstate == 1)
@@ -232,7 +232,7 @@
 			if(T.remove_fuel(0,user))
 				if(!src || !T.isOn()) return
 				playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/Welder2.ogg', 100, 1)
-				user << "\blue You weld the rods into place."
+				user << "<span class='notice'>You weld the rods into place.</span>"
 			buildstate++
 			update_icon()
 		return
@@ -240,33 +240,33 @@
 		var/obj/item/stack/cable_coil/C = W
 		if(buildstate == 2)
 			if(C.use(5))
-				user << "\blue You wire a crude cell mount into the top of the crossbow."
+				user << "<span class='notice'>You wire a crude cell mount into the top of the crossbow.</span>"
 				buildstate++
 				update_icon()
 			else
-				user << "\blue You need at least five segments of cable coil to complete this task."
+				user << "<span class='notice'>You need at least five segments of cable coil to complete this task.</span>"
 			return
 		else if(buildstate == 4)
 			if(C.use(5))
-				user << "\blue You string a steel cable across the crossbow's lath."
+				user << "<span class='notice'>You string a steel cable across the crossbow's lath.</span>"
 				buildstate++
 				update_icon()
 			else
-				user << "\blue You need at least five segments of cable coil to complete this task."
+				user << "<span class='notice'>You need at least five segments of cable coil to complete this task.</span>"
 			return
 	else if(istype(W,/obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/plastic))
 		if(buildstate == 3)
 			var/obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/plastic/P = W
 			if(P.use(3))
-				user << "\blue You assemble and install a heavy plastic lath onto the crossbow."
+				user << "<span class='notice'>You assemble and install a heavy plastic lath onto the crossbow.</span>"
 				buildstate++
 				update_icon()
 			else
-				user << "\blue You need at least three plastic sheets to complete this task."
+				user << "<span class='notice'>You need at least three plastic sheets to complete this task.</span>"
 			return
 	else if(istype(W,/obj/item/weapon/screwdriver))
 		if(buildstate == 5)
-			user << "\blue You secure the crossbow's various parts."
+			user << "<span class='notice'>You secure the crossbow's various parts.</span>"
 			new /obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/crossbow(get_turf(src))
 			del(src)
 		return
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/launcher/pneumatic.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/launcher/pneumatic.dm
index e9b37c8db23..d4ed3db4c2c 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/launcher/pneumatic.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/launcher/pneumatic.dm
@@ -163,7 +163,7 @@
 		if(buildstate == 0)
 			user.remove_from_mob(W)
 			del(W)
-			user << "\blue You secure the piping inside the frame."
+			user << "<span class='notice'>You secure the piping inside the frame.</span>"
 			buildstate++
 			update_icon()
 			return
@@ -171,17 +171,17 @@
 		if(buildstate == 2)
 			var/obj/item/stack/sheet/metal/M = W
 			if(M.use(5))
-				user << "\blue You assemble a chassis around the cannon frame."
+				user << "<span class='notice'>You assemble a chassis around the cannon frame.</span>"
 				buildstate++
 				update_icon()
 			else
-				user << "\blue You need at least five metal sheets to complete this task."
+				user << "<span class='notice'>You need at least five metal sheets to complete this task.</span>"
 			return
 	else if(istype(W,/obj/item/device/transfer_valve))
 		if(buildstate == 4)
 			user.remove_from_mob(W)
 			del(W)
-			user << "\blue You install the transfer valve and connect it to the piping."
+			user << "<span class='notice'>You install the transfer valve and connect it to the piping.</span>"
 			buildstate++
 			update_icon()
 			return
@@ -191,7 +191,7 @@
 			if(T.remove_fuel(0,user))
 				if(!src || !T.isOn()) return
 				playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/Welder2.ogg', 100, 1)
-				user << "\blue You weld the pipe into place."
+				user << "<span class='notice'>You weld the pipe into place.</span>"
 				buildstate++
 				update_icon()
 		if(buildstate == 3)
@@ -199,7 +199,7 @@
 			if(T.remove_fuel(0,user))
 				if(!src || !T.isOn()) return
 				playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/Welder2.ogg', 100, 1)
-				user << "\blue You weld the metal chassis together."
+				user << "<span class='notice'>You weld the metal chassis together.</span>"
 				buildstate++
 				update_icon()
 		if(buildstate == 5)
@@ -207,7 +207,7 @@
 			if(T.remove_fuel(0,user))
 				if(!src || !T.isOn()) return
 				playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/Welder2.ogg', 100, 1)
-				user << "\blue You weld the valve into place."
+				user << "<span class='notice'>You weld the valve into place.</span>"
 				new /obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/pneumatic(get_turf(src))
 				del(src)
 		return