Poach command - Revision history

DRSCOTT at 00:55, 18 September 2026

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			\|combat=Yes
			\|magic=No
			\|settings=No
			\|systems=No
			\|description=A ranged-weapon attack made from hiding or invisibility. It resolves as a normal FIRE, always brings you out of hiding, and trains Stealth as a contest against the target's Perception.
			\|messaging='''POACH <creature>''' (winning the stealth contest)<br />
			''You see'': You slip quietly from your hiding place, convinced that you successfully poached your target.<br />
			''The shot then resolves as an ordinary FIRE.''<br />

			'''POACH <creature>''' (losing the stealth contest)<br />
			''You see'': Just as you move to fire, <creature> notices your poaching attempt!<br />
			''The shot is still fired, as an ordinary FIRE.''<br />

			'''While invisible'''<br />
			''You see'': You become visible again.<br />

			'''As a Paladin'''<br />
			''You see'': You feel a strong pang of conscience at this cowardly act.<br />

			'''Refusals'''<br />
			''Not hidden or invisible'': How can you poach if you are not hidden?<br />
			''Weapon not loaded'': But your <weapon> isn't loaded!<br />
			''Nothing to fire with'': But you don't have a ranged weapon in your hand to fire with!<br />
			}}
			{{RTOC}}==Syntax==
			*{{tt\|POACH}}
			: Poaches your current target, the same way a bare {{com\|fire}} does.
			*{{tt\|POACH <creature>}}
			: Poaches the named target. Naming the target is always allowed, and is required when firing on another player.
			*{{tt\|POACH HELP}}
			: Displays the helpfile below.

			==Game Helpfile==
			<pre>
			Usage for POACH: This is the ranged version of ambushing and brings you out of hiding when done.
			Syntax: POACH (creature). You must be hidden and holding a loaded ranged weapon.
			</pre>

			==Use==
			POACH is the ranged counterpart to {{com\|ambush}}: a shot taken from concealment, which reveals you whether or not it goes unnoticed. Compare {{com\|snipe}}, the guild-restricted ability that lets you stay hidden after the shot.

			Every requirement of {{com\|fire}} applies — a ranged weapon in hand, {{com\|load\|loaded}}, and a valid target in range — plus one of its own: you must be hidden or invisible before you begin. Thrown weapons cannot be used. Aiming with {{com\|aim}} works exactly as it does for an ordinary shot. POACH cannot be combined with MANEUVER POWERSHOT.

			It is not necessary to {{com\|stalk}} the target first, and POACH may be used against any target, including other players.

			===Mechanics===
			POACH is a single stealth contest between you and your target, rather than against the whole room, so you only learn from that one target's attempt to see you. The contest is driven by your [[Stealth skill\|Stealth]] against the target's [[Perception]], and the target's Perception is discounted for the purpose, which makes POACH easier to succeed at than an ordinary {{com\|hide}}.

			Winning the contest awards [[Stealth skill\|Stealth]] experience; losing it awards none. Either way you are pulled from hiding and the shot is fired.

			[[Paladin\|Paladins]] see an extra line of reproach when they poach, and are penalized for the act.

			==See Also==
			* {{com\|snipe}}
			* {{com\|ambush}}
			* {{com\|fire}}
			* {{com\|hide}}
			* {{com\|aim}}
			* [[Stealth skill]]

	'''Poach''' is a ranged-weapon attack performed from [[Hiding skill\|hiding]]. Unlike [[snipe]], the attack will remove you from hiding. Thrown weapons may not be used. It is no longer required to {{com\|stalk}} the target before the attack and it can be performed on any target, including other PCs.
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MOTHRA at 19:58, 22 March 2020

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	'''Poach''' is a ranged-weapon attack performed from [[Hiding skill\|hiding]]. Unlike [[snipe]], the attack will remove you from hiding. Thrown weapons may not be used. It is no longer required to {{com\|stalk}} the target before the attack and it can be performed on any target, including other PCs.		'''Poach''' is a ranged-weapon attack performed from [[Hiding skill\|hiding]]. Unlike [[snipe]], the attack will remove you from hiding. Thrown weapons may not be used. It is no longer required to {{com\|stalk}} the target before the attack and it can be performed on any target, including other PCs.
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ABSOLON at 00:00, 26 December 2014

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	'''Poach''' is a ranged-weapon attack performed from [[Hiding skill\|hiding]]. Unlike [[snipe]], the attack will remove you from hiding. Thrown weapons may not be used. It is no longer required to {{com\|stalk}} the target before the attack and it can be performed on any target, including other PCs.		'''Poach''' is a ranged-weapon attack performed from [[Hiding skill\|hiding]]. Unlike [[snipe]], the attack will remove you from hiding. Thrown weapons may not be used. It is no longer required to {{com\|stalk}} the target before the attack and it can be performed on any target, including other PCs.
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Maintenance script at 07:14, 15 December 2009

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	'''Poach''' is a ranged-weapon attack performed from [[Hiding skill\|hiding]]~~, and,~~ ~~unlike~~ [[snipe]], the attack will remove you from hiding. ~~Requires~~ ~~you~~ to {{com\|stalk}} the target before the attack. ~~Can~~ ~~not~~ be performed on ~~a Humanoid/bipedal~~ target.		'''Poach''' is a ranged-weapon attack performed from [[Hiding skill\|hiding]]. Unlike [[snipe]], the attack will remove you from hiding. Thrown weapons may not be used. It is no longer required to {{com\|stalk}} the target before the attack and it can be performed on any target, including other PCs.
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CARAAMON: moved Poach to Poach command

2009-05-27T02:38:16Z

moved Poach to Poach command

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CARAAMON at 04:04, 10 May 2009

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	'''Poach''' is a ranged-weapon attack performed from [[Hiding skill\|hiding]], and, unlike [[snipe]], the attack will remove you from hiding. Requires you to {{com\|stalk}} the target before the attack. Can not be performed on a Humanoid/bipedal target.		'''Poach''' is a ranged-weapon attack performed from [[Hiding skill\|hiding]], and, unlike [[snipe]], the attack will remove you from hiding. Requires you to {{com\|stalk}} the target before the attack. Can not be performed on a Humanoid/bipedal target.
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CARAAMON at 04:04, 10 May 2009

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	A ~~Ranged~~ attack performed from [[Hiding skill\|hiding]], and unlike [[snipe]] the attack will remove you from hiding. Requires you to ~~[[Stalking skill~~\|stalk]] ~~your~~ target before the attack. Can not be performed on a Humanoid/bipedal target.		'''Poach''' is a ranged-weapon attack performed from [[Hiding skill\|hiding]], and, unlike [[snipe]], the attack will remove you from hiding. Requires you to {{com\|stalk}} the target before the attack. Can not be performed on a Humanoid/bipedal target.
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CARAAMON at 03:11, 9 October 2008

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	A Ranged attack performed from [[Hiding skill\|hiding]], and unlike [[snipe]] the attack will remove you from hiding. Requires you to [[Stalking skill\|stalk]] your target before the attack. Can not be performed on a Humanoid/bipedal target.		A Ranged attack performed from [[Hiding skill\|hiding]], and unlike [[snipe]] the attack will remove you from hiding. Requires you to [[Stalking skill\|stalk]] your target before the attack. Can not be performed on a Humanoid/bipedal target.
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A Ranged attack performed from [[Hiding skill|hiding]], and unlike [[snipe]] the attack will remove you from hiding. Requires you to [[Stalking skill|stalk]] your target before the attack. Can not be performed on a Humanoid/bipedal target.