I love the Sierra action panel thingy :)
But I always thought that for the ease of access + to maximize interactivity the verb coin thing would to nicely, but not for selecting action BEFORE using an object. Like, you have to click on an item first and THEN the interface pops up with probable actions. Maybe 3-4 actions per object (Examine, Take/Use, Talk/Eat or use inventory). Think something like Leisure Suit Larry 7, but with icons instead of words (It's prettier that way :) )
But I always thought that for the ease of access + to maximize interactivity the verb coin thing would to nicely, but not for selecting action BEFORE using an object. Like, you have to click on an item first and THEN the interface pops up with probable actions. Maybe 3-4 actions per object (Examine, Take/Use, Talk/Eat or use inventory). Think something like Leisure Suit Larry 7, but with icons instead of words (It's prettier that way :) )