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Free Movement
Some games will include one or more “Free Movement” areas, which operate more like a “point and click adventure” than a pure cinematic.
Actions
MOVE (target)
Also: Jump, Lie, Sit, Sleep, Climb
This is often the Default Action.
LOOK (target)
Also: Examine, Read, Inspect, Smell
This is often the Default Action.
TAKE (item)
Also: Pick Up
This is often the Default Action.
OPEN/CLOSE (target)
(For doors and inventory containers)
This is often the Default Action.
SPEAK (target)
Also: Ask, Call Out, Shout/Yell
USE (item) [ON (target)]
Also: Push, Pull, Operate, Turn On/Off, Eat, Drink
This is often the Default Action.
TASTE (item)
(Non-Destructive variant of USE/EAT)
HIT (target)
Also: Attack, Knock
This is potentially destructive, so is never a default action.
DROP (item) ON (target)
Also: Leave, Place, Give(to)
This is potentially destructive, so is never a default action.
THROW (item) AT (target)
(Different from Drop due to Proximity)
This is potentially destructive, so is never a default action.
SHOW (item) TO (target)
(May be combined with GIVE)
WAIT
Also: Listen
Defining Interactions
Interactions can be attached to Locations, Characters, or Items (whether present in a scene, or within inventory.)