Dialogue changes to NPCs

Improved the dialogue of the bookshelf containing "zukminbirf."
Added "croupier" name tag to the Roulette NPC's dialog
Improved grammar and wording
Replaced ". " with ". "
Replaced " -- " with an en dash (" – ").

1 files changed, 27 insertions, 27 deletions

diff --git a/world/map/npc/014-1/wedding-officiator.txt b/world/map/npc/014-1/wedding-officiator.txt
index 44ae9dce..2c22e0be 100644
--- a/world/map/npc/014-1/wedding-officiator.txt
+++ b/world/map/npc/014-1/wedding-officiator.txt
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 014-1.gat,31,31,0|script|Wedding Officiator|164,
 {
     mes "[Wedding Officiator]";
-    mes "A young lady in a long, green dress is overseeing the park.  As she notices you looking at her, she gives you a broad and happy smile.";
+    mes "A young lady in a long, green dress is overseeing the park. As she notices you looking at her, she gives you a broad and happy smile.";
     mes "\"Hi there!  I'm Wendy, here for all your marriage needs!\"";
     next;
     goto L_main;
@@ -20,25 +20,25 @@ L_main:
 
 L_explain_self:
     mes "[Wedding Officiator]";
-    mes "\"I'm responsible for marriage and divorce proceedings.  Every married couple must be registered, so I keep a looong list of couples and send that to the magistrates every now and then.\"";
+    mes "\"I'm responsible for marriage and divorce proceedings. Every married couple must be registered, so I keep a looong list of couples and send that to the magistrates every now and then.\"";
     next;
     mes "[Wedding Officiator]";
-    mes "\"So if you have a sweetheart and the two of you are getting along particularly well, and you think that you are ready to make that big final step-- well, then come here and talk to me!\"";
+    mes "\"So if you have a sweetheart and the two of you are getting along particularly well, and you think that you are ready to make that big final step – well, then come here and talk to me!\"";
     next;
     goto L_main;
 
 L_explain_marriage:
     mes "[Wedding Officiator]";
-    mes "\"If you are sure that you are ready to get married, then first you come and talk to me here-- I need to register you, after all.  You will first have to pay me a small fee of " + WEDDING_FEE + " GP.\"";
+    mes "\"If you are sure that you are ready to get married, then first you come and talk to me here – I need to register you, after all. You will first have to pay me a small fee of " + WEDDING_FEE + " GP.\"";
     next;
     mes "[Wedding Officiator]";
-    mes "\"Both you and your partner must be at least " + WEDDING_MIN_LEVEL + " levels of age, though; the law is very firm on that.  But if all of that works out, I will give you two wedding rings for the ceremony.\"";
+    mes "\"Both you and your partner must be at least " + WEDDING_MIN_LEVEL + " levels of age, though; the law is very firm on that. But if all of that works out, I will give you two wedding rings for the ceremony.\"";
     next;
     mes "[Wedding Officiator]";
-    mes "\"To complete the marriage, each of you has to put on one of these rings, and you have to stand next to each other in the southern part of this park.  Then one of you says `marry' and then the other person's name.\"";
+    mes "\"To complete the marriage, each of you has to put on one of these rings, and you have to stand next to each other in the southern part of this park. Then one of you says `marry' and then the other person's name.\"";
     next;
     mes "[Wedding Officiator]";
-    mes "\"So if you would want to marry me, for example, you would say `marry Wendy'.  Just like that.  Your partner then has to decide whether he or she wants that.  And if you both agree, then you're married!\"";
+    mes "\"So if you would want to marry me, for example, you would say `marry Wendy'. Just like that. Your partner then has to decide whether he or she wants that. And if you both agree, then you're married!\"";
     mes "She again smiles that broad smile of hers.";
     next;
     goto L_main;
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ L_get_married:
 
     mes "[Wedding Officiator]";
     mes "Wendy's eyes are sparkling.";
-    mes "\"Wow.  So you and your sweetheart are ready to take the big step, then?\"";
+    mes "\"Wow. So you and your sweetheart are ready to take the big step, then?\"";
     next;
     menu
         "Yes, we are ready.", L_Next,
@@ -66,16 +66,16 @@ L_Next:
         "We certainly do.", L_Next1,
         "Yes, of course.", L_Next1,
         "Please get on with it.", L_Next1,
-        "Hmm.  Let me think about this some more.", L_end;
+        "Hmm. Let me think about this some more.", L_end;
 
 L_Next1:
     mes "[Wedding Officiator]";
     mes "Wendy blushes.";
-    mes "\"Sorry if I am asking so many questions, but I have to make sure, you see... rules and all.  Where were we...\"";
+    mes "\"Sorry if I am asking so many questions, but I have to make sure, you see... rules and all. Where were we...\"";
     next;
     mes "[Wedding Officiator]";
     mes "She composes herself again.";
-    mes "\"OK.  Now, what vows you exchange precisely is your choice.  But a marriage is really something that is meant to last.  So please take a moment to think.\"";
+    mes "\"OK. Now, what vows you exchange precisely is your choice. But a marriage is really something that is meant to last. So please take a moment to think.\"";
     next;
     mes "[Wedding Officiator]";
     mes "\"Is your partner really someone you are serious about, someone you want to be with even when things get nasty, someone whom you will stick your head out for no matter how bad things get?";
@@ -104,12 +104,12 @@ L_Next2:
 
     mes "[Wedding Officiator]";
     mes "Wendy collects the fee.";
-    mes "\"Okay... here are your wedding rings.  Each of you has to have one.  Put them on, stand next to each other in the southern part of this park and say `marry ...' and the name of your partner.";
+    mes "\"Okay... here are your wedding rings. Each of you has to have one. Put them on, stand next to each other in the southern part of this park and say `marry ...' and the name of your partner.";
     mes "So your partner might just say `marry " + strcharinfo(0) + "' to marry you.\"";
     next;
     mes "[Wedding Officiator]";
-    mes "Wendy hesitates, then gives you a quick hug.  There are tears are in her eyes.";
-    mes "\"Sorry, I always get a bit... emotional, I think...  but I'm so happy for you!\"";
+    mes "Wendy hesitates, then gives you a quick hug. There are tears are in her eyes.";
+    mes "\"Sorry, I always get a bit... emotional, I think... but I'm so happy for you!\"";
     mes "She smiles and wipes the tears from her eyes.";
     next;
     mes "[Wedding Officiator]";
@@ -123,14 +123,14 @@ L_end:
 L_too_young:
     mes "[Wedding Officiator]";
     mes "Wendy looks at her notes, shaking her head; pain is evident in her eyes.";
-    mes "\"I'm really, really sorry-- I wish I could allow that, but you are still too young.  You have to be at least " + WEDDING_MIN_LEVEL + " levels of age.\"";
+    mes "\"I'm really, really sorry – I wish I could allow that, but you are still too young. You have to be at least " + WEDDING_MIN_LEVEL + " levels of age.\"";
     close;
 
 L_too_poor:
     mes "[Wedding Officiator]";
     mes "\"Oh, this is so sad... you want to get married but don't have the money!\"";
     mes "Wendy is visibly unhappy.";
-    mes "\"I wish I could help you, but the rules... you see...  Well, I'm afraid that you will just have to come back when you have " + WEDDING_FEE + " GP.\"";
+    mes "\"I wish I could help you, but the rules... you see... Well, I'm afraid that you will just have to come back when you have " + WEDDING_FEE + " GP.\"";
     close;
 
 L_main_married:
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ L_farewell:
 
 L_talk_divorce:
     mes "[Wedding Officiator]";
-    mes "\"Oh... I am sorry to hear that.  What's the problem, then?\"";
+    mes "\"Oh... I am sorry to hear that. What's the problem, then?\"";
     next;
     menu
         "We don't love each other anymore.", L_nolove,
@@ -160,10 +160,10 @@ L_talk_divorce:
 L_nolove:
     mes "[Wedding Officiator]";
     mes "Wendy sighs.";
-    mes "\"I am really sorry to hear that.  Have you tried talking to your partner?  Tried some new dungeons?  Solved some quests together?\"";
+    mes "\"I am really sorry to hear that. Have you tried talking to your partner?  Tried some new dungeons?  Solved some quests together?\"";
     next;
     mes "[Wedding Officiator]";
-    mes "\"I mean... I am sure that you have many things in common that you are not aware of.  If you just do something new, perhaps you will learn something about each other that you will like?\"";
+    mes "\"I mean... I am sure that you have many things in common that you are not aware of. If you just do something new, perhaps you will learn something about each other that you will like?\"";
     next;
     menu
         "We tried that, it didn't work.", L_makesure_divorce,
@@ -175,19 +175,19 @@ L_partner_otherlove:
     mes "\"Are you really sure?  Perhaps that other person is just a friend, or even if it isn't, perhaps it was just a small mistake on your partner's side... nobody is perfect, after all!\"";
     next;
     menu
-        "I'm sure.  I want a divorce.", L_makesure_divorce,
+        "I'm sure. I want a divorce.", L_makesure_divorce,
         "Perhaps we should discuss this some more first.", L_end;
 
 L_self_otherlove:
     mes "[Wedding Officiator]";
     mes "Wendy sighs.";
-    mes "\"Oh dear... well, I suppose that happens.  You don't have any children, I think, but still, you made a promise to your partner.\"";
+    mes "\"Oh dear... well, I suppose that happens. You don't have any children, I think, but still, you made a promise to your partner.\"";
     next;
     mes "[Wedding Officiator]";
     mes "\"Are you really sure that you love the new person so much that you want to leave your partner?  Perhaps it would be good to take some time off first to make sure that you are not making a mistake here.\"";
     next;
     menu
-        "I'm sure.  I want a divorce.", L_makesure_divorce,
+        "I'm sure. I want a divorce.", L_makesure_divorce,
         "Let me think about this more.", L_end;
 
 L_loot:
@@ -196,7 +196,7 @@ L_loot:
     mes "\"Err... have you thought about just splitting it up?\"";
     next;
     menu
-        "No way.  I want a divorce.", L_makesure_divorce,
+        "No way. I want a divorce.", L_makesure_divorce,
         "Oh... oh!  But of course!", L_end;
 
 L_makesure_divorce:
@@ -204,16 +204,16 @@ L_makesure_divorce:
 
     mes "[Wedding Officiator]";
     mes "Resigned, Wendy looks down at her notes.";
-    mes "\"Okay.  I suppose that if you are sure, I will get your divorce underway.  But that will cost you " + @divorce_cost + " in administrative fees.\"";
+    mes "\"Okay. I suppose that if you are sure, I will get your divorce underway. But that will cost you " + @divorce_cost + " in administrative fees.\"";
     next;
     menu
         "Let me think about this again.", L_end,
         "HOW much?  Never mind, then.", L_end,
-        "That's OK.  I want the divorce.", L_do_divorce;
+        "That's OK. I want the divorce.", L_do_divorce;
 
 L_divorce_nomoney:
     mes "[Wedding Officiator]";
-    mes "\"I am sorry, but you can't seem to afford the " + @divorce_cost + " GP for a divorce at this time.  Please come back later.\"";
+    mes "\"I am sorry, but you can't seem to afford the " + @divorce_cost + " GP for a divorce at this time. Please come back later.\"";
     close;
 
 L_do_divorce:
@@ -236,7 +236,7 @@ L_DidDivorce:
     mes "[Wedding Officiator]";
     mes "After collecting her fee, Wendy licks her quill and writes down some notes.";
     mes "Then she sighs heavily.";
-    mes "\"You are divorced now.  Thank you for your business.\"";
+    mes "\"You are divorced now. Thank you for your business.\"";
     close;
 
 L_No_Room_For_Rings: