diff --git a/Projects/Server.Tests/Network/Packets/Old/Outgoing/PlayerPacketTests.cs b/Projects/Server.Tests/Network/Packets/Old/Outgoing/PlayerPacketTests.cs
index 978ac3c6d..7d5c13abc 100644
--- a/Projects/Server.Tests/Network/Packets/Old/Outgoing/PlayerPacketTests.cs
+++ b/Projects/Server.Tests/Network/Packets/Old/Outgoing/PlayerPacketTests.cs
@@ -223,7 +223,7 @@ namespace Server.Tests.Network.Packets
         var s = skills[i];
 
         var v = s.NonRacialValue;
-        var uv = Utility.Coerce((int)(v * 10), 0, 0xFFFF);
+        var uv = Math.Clamp((int)(v * 10), 0, 0xFFFF);
 
         expectedData.Write(ref pos, (ushort)(s.Info.SkillID + 1));
         expectedData.Write(ref pos, (ushort)uv);
@@ -276,7 +276,7 @@ namespace Server.Tests.Network.Packets
       expectedData.Write(ref pos, (byte)0xDF); // type: delta, capped
 
       var v = skill.NonRacialValue;
-      var uv = Utility.Coerce((int)(v * 10), 0, 0xFFFF);
+      var uv = Math.Clamp((int)(v * 10), 0, 0xFFFF);
 
       expectedData.Write(ref pos, (ushort)skill.Info.SkillID);
       expectedData.Write(ref pos, (ushort)uv);
diff --git a/Projects/Server.Tests/Utility/TestStringHelpers.cs b/Projects/Server.Tests/Utility/TestStringHelpers.cs
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..ea5718aa3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Projects/Server.Tests/Utility/TestStringHelpers.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+using Xunit;
+
+namespace Server.Tests
+{
+  public class TestStringHelpers
+  {
+    [Theory]
+    [InlineData(null, "default value", "default value")]
+    [InlineData("", "default value", "default value")]
+    [InlineData("this is a valid string", "default value", "this is a valid string")]
+    public void TestIsNullOrDefault(string value, string defaultValue, string expected)
+    {
+      string actual = value.IsNullOrDefault(defaultValue);
+
+      Assert.Equal(expected, actual);
+    }
+  }
+}
diff --git a/Projects/Server/Item.cs b/Projects/Server/Item.cs
index a390ff6d9..2f38943de 100644
--- a/Projects/Server/Item.cs
+++ b/Projects/Server/Item.cs
@@ -935,8 +935,8 @@ namespace Server
 
           m_Map = value;
 
-          if (m_Map != null && m_Parent == null)
-            m_Map.OnEnter(this);
+          if (m_Parent == null)
+            m_Map?.OnEnter(this);
 
           Delta(ItemDelta.Update);
 
@@ -1262,26 +1262,9 @@ namespace Server
       var ticks = LastMoved.Ticks;
       var now = DateTime.UtcNow.Ticks;
 
-      TimeSpan d;
+      var minutes = new TimeSpan(now - ticks).TotalMinutes;
 
-      try
-      {
-        d = new TimeSpan(ticks - now);
-      }
-      catch
-      {
-        if (ticks < now) d = TimeSpan.MaxValue;
-        else d = TimeSpan.MaxValue;
-      }
-
-      var minutes = -d.TotalMinutes;
-
-      if (minutes < int.MinValue)
-        minutes = int.MinValue;
-      else if (minutes > int.MaxValue)
-        minutes = int.MaxValue;
-
-      writer.WriteEncodedInt((int)minutes);
+      writer.WriteEncodedInt((int)Math.Clamp(minutes, int.MinValue, int.MaxValue));
       /* end */
 
       if (GetSaveFlag(flags, SaveFlag.Direction))
@@ -1967,7 +1950,7 @@ namespace Server
 
     public virtual bool OnDragDrop(Mobile from, Item dropped)
     {
-      var success = (Parent is Container container && container.OnStackAttempt(from, this, dropped)) ||
+      var success = Parent is Container container && container.OnStackAttempt(from, this, dropped) ||
                     StackWith(from, dropped);
 
       if (success && Spawner != null)
@@ -2125,39 +2108,24 @@ namespace Server
     {
       var map = m_Map;
 
-      if (map == null)
-        return Map.NullEnumerable<Item>.Instance;
-
-      if (m_Parent == null)
-        return map.GetItemsInRange(m_Location, range);
-
-      return map.GetItemsInRange(GetWorldLocation(), range);
+      return map?.GetItemsInRange(m_Parent == null ? m_Location : GetWorldLocation(), range)
+             ?? Map.NullEnumerable<Item>.Instance;
     }
 
     public IPooledEnumerable<Mobile> GetMobilesInRange(int range)
     {
       var map = m_Map;
 
-      if (map == null)
-        return Map.NullEnumerable<Mobile>.Instance;
-
-      if (m_Parent == null)
-        return map.GetMobilesInRange(m_Location, range);
-
-      return map.GetMobilesInRange(GetWorldLocation(), range);
+      return map?.GetMobilesInRange(m_Parent == null ? m_Location : GetWorldLocation(), range)
+             ?? Map.NullEnumerable<Mobile>.Instance;
     }
 
     public IPooledEnumerable<NetState> GetClientsInRange(int range)
     {
       var map = m_Map;
 
-      if (map == null)
-        return Map.NullEnumerable<NetState>.Instance;
-
-      if (m_Parent == null)
-        return map.GetClientsInRange(m_Location, range);
-
-      return map.GetClientsInRange(GetWorldLocation(), range);
+      return map.GetClientsInRange(m_Parent == null ? m_Location : GetWorldLocation(), range)
+             ?? Map.NullEnumerable<NetState>.Instance;
     }
 
     public bool GetTempFlag(int flag) => ((LookupCompactInfo()?.m_TempFlags ?? 0) & flag) != 0;
@@ -2265,10 +2233,7 @@ namespace Server
             if (GetSaveFlag(flags, SaveFlag.Hue))
               m_Hue = reader.ReadEncodedInt();
 
-            if (GetSaveFlag(flags, SaveFlag.Amount))
-              m_Amount = reader.ReadEncodedInt();
-            else
-              m_Amount = 1;
+            m_Amount = GetSaveFlag(flags, SaveFlag.Amount) ? reader.ReadEncodedInt() : 1;
 
             if (GetSaveFlag(flags, SaveFlag.Layer))
               m_Layer = (Layer)reader.ReadByte();
@@ -2377,10 +2342,7 @@ namespace Server
             if (GetSaveFlag(flags, SaveFlag.Hue))
               m_Hue = reader.ReadInt();
 
-            if (GetSaveFlag(flags, SaveFlag.Amount))
-              m_Amount = reader.ReadInt();
-            else
-              m_Amount = 1;
+            m_Amount = GetSaveFlag(flags, SaveFlag.Amount) ? reader.ReadInt() : 1;
 
             if (GetSaveFlag(flags, SaveFlag.Layer))
               m_Layer = (Layer)reader.ReadByte();
@@ -2437,15 +2399,8 @@ namespace Server
             else
               m_Map = Map.Internal;
 
-            if (GetSaveFlag(flags, SaveFlag.Visible))
-              SetFlag(ImplFlag.Visible, reader.ReadBool());
-            else
-              SetFlag(ImplFlag.Visible, true);
-
-            if (GetSaveFlag(flags, SaveFlag.Movable))
-              SetFlag(ImplFlag.Movable, reader.ReadBool());
-            else
-              SetFlag(ImplFlag.Movable, true);
+            SetFlag(ImplFlag.Visible, !GetSaveFlag(flags, SaveFlag.Visible) || reader.ReadBool());
+            SetFlag(ImplFlag.Movable, !GetSaveFlag(flags, SaveFlag.Movable) || reader.ReadBool());
 
             if (GetSaveFlag(flags, SaveFlag.Stackable))
               SetFlag(ImplFlag.Stackable, reader.ReadBool());
@@ -3324,15 +3279,13 @@ namespace Server
         parentMobile.OnSubItemBounceCleared(item);
     }
 
-    public virtual bool CheckTarget(Mobile from, Target targ, object targeted)
-    {
-      if (m_Parent is Item item)
-        return item.CheckTarget(from, targ, targeted);
-      if (m_Parent is Mobile mobile)
-        return mobile.CheckTarget(from, targ, targeted);
-
-      return true;
-    }
+    public virtual bool CheckTarget(Mobile from, Target targ, object targeted) =>
+      m_Parent switch
+      {
+        Item item => item.CheckTarget(from, targ, targeted),
+        Mobile mobile => mobile.CheckTarget(from, targ, targeted),
+        _ => true
+      };
 
     public virtual bool IsAccessibleTo(Mobile check)
     {
@@ -3387,14 +3340,13 @@ namespace Server
 
     public bool CheckItemUse(Mobile from) => CheckItemUse(from, this);
 
-    public virtual bool CheckItemUse(Mobile from, Item item)
-    {
-      if (m_Parent is Item parentItem)
-        return parentItem.CheckItemUse(from, item);
-      if (m_Parent is Mobile parentMobile)
-        return parentMobile.CheckItemUse(from, item);
-      return true;
-    }
+    public virtual bool CheckItemUse(Mobile from, Item item) =>
+      m_Parent switch
+      {
+        Item parentItem => parentItem.CheckItemUse(from, item),
+        Mobile parentMobile => parentMobile.CheckItemUse(from, item),
+        _ => true
+      };
 
     public virtual void OnItemLifted(Mobile from, Item item)
     {
@@ -3411,21 +3363,18 @@ namespace Server
       return CheckLift(from, this, ref reject);
     }
 
-    public virtual bool CheckLift(Mobile from, Item item, ref LRReason reject)
-    {
-      if (m_Parent is Item parentItem)
-        return parentItem.CheckLift(from, item, ref reject);
-
-      if (m_Parent is Mobile parentMobile)
-        return parentMobile.CheckLift(from, item, ref reject);
-
-      return true;
-    }
+    public virtual bool CheckLift(Mobile from, Item item, ref LRReason reject) =>
+      m_Parent switch
+      {
+        Item parentItem => parentItem.CheckLift(from, item, ref reject),
+        Mobile parentMobile => parentMobile.CheckLift(from, item, ref reject),
+        _ => true
+      };
 
     public virtual void OnSingleClickContained(Mobile from, Item item)
     {
-      if (m_Parent is Item item1)
-        item1.OnSingleClickContained(from, item);
+      if (m_Parent is Item parentItem)
+        parentItem.OnSingleClickContained(from, item);
     }
 
     public virtual void OnAosSingleClick(Mobile from)
@@ -3529,26 +3478,13 @@ namespace Server
       Delete();
     }
 
-    public virtual bool CheckBlessed(Mobile m)
-    {
-      if (m_LootType == LootType.Blessed || (Mobile.InsuranceEnabled && Insured))
-        return true;
-
-      return m != null && m == BlessedFor;
-    }
+    public virtual bool CheckBlessed(Mobile m) =>
+      m_LootType == LootType.Blessed || Mobile.InsuranceEnabled && Insured || m != null && m == BlessedFor;
 
     public virtual bool CheckNewbied() => m_LootType == LootType.Newbied;
 
-    public virtual bool IsStandardLoot()
-    {
-      if (Mobile.InsuranceEnabled && Insured)
-        return false;
-
-      if (BlessedFor != null)
-        return false;
-
-      return m_LootType == LootType.Regular;
-    }
+    public virtual bool IsStandardLoot() =>
+      (!Mobile.InsuranceEnabled || !Insured) && BlessedFor == null && m_LootType == LootType.Regular;
 
     public override string ToString() => $"0x{Serial.Value:X} \"{GetType().Name}\"";
 
diff --git a/Projects/Server/Mobile.cs b/Projects/Server/Mobile.cs
index 15ed2cd6a..89d270196 100644
--- a/Projects/Server/Mobile.cs
+++ b/Projects/Server/Mobile.cs
@@ -8545,14 +8545,10 @@ namespace Server
         if (Deleted)
           return;
 
-        if (value < 0)
-        {
-          value = 0;
-        }
-        else if (value >= HitsMax)
-        {
-          value = HitsMax;
+        value = Math.Clamp(value, 0, HitsMax);
 
+        if (value == HitsMax)
+        {
           m_HitsTimer?.Stop();
 
           for (var i = 0; i < Aggressors.Count; i++) // reset reports on full HP
@@ -8561,8 +8557,7 @@ namespace Server
           if (DamageEntries.Count > 0)
             DamageEntries.Clear(); // reset damage entries on full HP
         }
-
-        if (value < HitsMax)
+        else
         {
           if (CanRegenHits)
           {
@@ -8604,18 +8599,13 @@ namespace Server
         if (Deleted)
           return;
 
-        if (value < 0)
-        {
-          value = 0;
-        }
-        else if (value >= StamMax)
-        {
-          value = StamMax;
+        value = Math.Clamp(value, 0, StamMax);
 
+        if (value == StamMax)
+        {
           m_StamTimer?.Stop();
         }
-
-        if (value < StamMax)
+        else
         {
           if (CanRegenStam)
           {
@@ -8660,14 +8650,10 @@ namespace Server
         if (Deleted)
           return;
 
-        if (value < 0)
-        {
-          value = 0;
-        }
-        else if (value >= ManaMax)
-        {
-          value = ManaMax;
+        value = Math.Clamp(value, 0, ManaMax);
 
+        if (value == ManaMax)
+        {
           m_ManaTimer?.Stop();
 
           if (Meditating)
@@ -8676,8 +8662,7 @@ namespace Server
             SendLocalizedMessage(501846); // You are at peace.
           }
         }
-
-        if (value < ManaMax)
+        else
         {
           if (CanRegenMana)
           {
diff --git a/Projects/Server/Network/Packets/Old Packets/PlayerPackets.cs b/Projects/Server/Network/Packets/Old Packets/PlayerPackets.cs
index a9931b6bf..c6fd1a837 100644
--- a/Projects/Server/Network/Packets/Old Packets/PlayerPackets.cs	
+++ b/Projects/Server/Network/Packets/Old Packets/PlayerPackets.cs	
@@ -178,7 +178,7 @@ namespace Server.Network
         var s = skills[i];
 
         var v = s.NonRacialValue;
-        var uv = Utility.Coerce((int)(v * 10), 0, 0xFFFF);
+        var uv = Math.Clamp((int)(v * 10), 0, 0xFFFF);
 
         Stream.Write((ushort)(s.Info.SkillID + 1));
         Stream.Write((ushort)uv);
@@ -206,7 +206,7 @@ namespace Server.Network
       EnsureCapacity(13);
 
       var v = skill.NonRacialValue;
-      var uv = Utility.Coerce((int)(v * 10), 0, 0xFFFF);
+      var uv = Math.Clamp((int)(v * 10), 0, 0xFFFF);
 
       Stream.Write((byte)0xDF); // type: delta, capped
       Stream.Write((ushort)skill.Info.SkillID);
diff --git a/Projects/Server/Utilities/Utility.cs b/Projects/Server/Utilities/Utility.cs
index 820fc0b56..1e33528e1 100644
--- a/Projects/Server/Utilities/Utility.cs
+++ b/Projects/Server/Utilities/Utility.cs
@@ -121,8 +121,8 @@ namespace Server
 
     private static readonly Stack<ConsoleColor> m_ConsoleColors = new Stack<ConsoleColor>();
 
-    public static Encoding UTF8 => m_UTF8 ?? (m_UTF8 = new UTF8Encoding(false, false));
-    public static Encoding UTF8WithEncoding => m_UTF8WithEncoding ?? (m_UTF8WithEncoding = new UTF8Encoding(true, false));
+    public static Encoding UTF8 => m_UTF8 ??= new UTF8Encoding(false, false);
+    public static Encoding UTF8WithEncoding => m_UTF8WithEncoding ??= new UTF8Encoding(true, false);
 
     public static void Separate(StringBuilder sb, string value, string separator)
     {
@@ -139,6 +139,9 @@ namespace Server
       str = Intern(str);
     }
 
+    [MethodImpl(MethodImplOptions.AggressiveInlining)]
+    public static string IsNullOrDefault(this string value, string def) => value?.Length > 0 ? value : def;
+
     public static IPAddress Intern(IPAddress ipAddress)
     {
       _ipAddressTable ??= new Dictionary<IPAddress, IPAddress>();
@@ -835,9 +838,6 @@ namespace Server
       && p1.Y >= p2.Y - 18
       && p1.Y <= p2.Y + 18;
 
-    [MethodImpl(MethodImplOptions.AggressiveInlining)]
-    public static int Coerce(int number, int min, int max) => number < min ? min : number > max ? max : number;
-
     // 4d6+8 would be: Utility.Dice( 4, 6, 8 )
     public static int Dice(uint amount, uint sides, int bonus)
     {
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Engines/Chat/Channel.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Engines/Chat/Channel.cs
index 6c890a81c..f58a7ef14 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Engines/Chat/Channel.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Engines/Chat/Channel.cs
@@ -39,20 +39,7 @@ namespace Server.Engines.Chat
     public string Password
     {
       get => m_Password;
-      set
-      {
-        string newValue = null;
-
-        if (value != null)
-        {
-          newValue = value.Trim();
-
-          if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(newValue))
-            newValue = null;
-        }
-
-        m_Password = newValue;
-      }
+      set => m_Password = value?.Trim().IsNullOrDefault(null);
     }
 
     public bool VoiceRestricted
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Engines/ConPVP/Games/KingOfTheHill.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Engines/ConPVP/Games/KingOfTheHill.cs
index 13da5ae87..fbde6e57a 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Engines/ConPVP/Games/KingOfTheHill.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Engines/ConPVP/Games/KingOfTheHill.cs
@@ -239,12 +239,9 @@ namespace Server.Engines.ConPVP
 
         if (m_Counter >= m_Hill.ScoreInterval)
         {
-          string hill = m_Hill.Name;
+          string hill = m_Hill.Name.IsNullOrDefault("the hill");
           string king = m_Hill.King.Name ?? "";
 
-          if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(hill))
-            hill = "the hill";
-
           m_Hill.Game.Alert("{0} ({1}) is king of {2}!", king, ti.Name, hill);
 
           m_Hill.PublicOverheadMessage(MessageType.Regular, 0x0481, false, "Capture!");
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Engines/Virtues/VirtueHelper.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Engines/Virtues/VirtueHelper.cs
index 4966b6c04..1f218eead 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Engines/Virtues/VirtueHelper.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Engines/Virtues/VirtueHelper.cs
@@ -33,11 +33,10 @@ namespace Server
     {
       int v = from.Virtues.GetValue((int)virtue);
       int vl;
-      int vmax = GetMaxAmount(virtue);
 
       if (v < 4000)
         vl = 0;
-      else if (v >= vmax)
+      else if (v >= GetMaxAmount(virtue))
         vl = 3;
       else
         vl = (v + 9999) / 10000;
@@ -45,16 +44,13 @@ namespace Server
       return (VirtueLevel)vl;
     }
 
-    public static int GetMaxAmount(VirtueName virtue)
-    {
-      if (virtue == VirtueName.Honor)
-        return 20000;
-
-      if (virtue == VirtueName.Sacrifice)
-        return 22000;
-
-      return 21000;
-    }
+    public static int GetMaxAmount(VirtueName virtue) =>
+      virtue switch
+      {
+        VirtueName.Honor => 20000,
+        VirtueName.Sacrifice => 22000,
+        _ => 21000
+      };
 
     public static bool Award(Mobile from, VirtueName virtue, int amount, ref bool gainedPath)
     {
@@ -142,4 +138,4 @@ namespace Server
       }
     }
   }
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Gumps/Guilds/New Guild System/GuildInfoGump.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Gumps/Guilds/New Guild System/GuildInfoGump.cs
index cf94cc0c6..d3efe8359 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Gumps/Guilds/New Guild System/GuildInfoGump.cs	
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Gumps/Guilds/New Guild System/GuildInfoGump.cs	
@@ -54,17 +54,14 @@ namespace Server.Guilds
 
       AddImageTiled(65, 196, 480, 4, 0x238D);
 
-      string s = guild.Charter;
-      if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(s))
-        s = "The guild leader has not yet set the guild charter.";
+      string s = guild.Charter.IsNullOrDefault("The guild leader has not yet set the guild charter.");
 
       AddHtml(65, 216, 480, 80, s, true, true);
       if (isLeader)
         AddButton(40, 251, 0x4B9, 0x4BA, 4); // Charter Edit button
 
-      s = guild.Website;
-      if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(s))
-        s = "Guild website not yet set.";
+      s = guild.Website.IsNullOrDefault("Guild website not yet set.");
+
       AddHtml(65, 306, 480, 30, s, true);
       if (isLeader)
         AddButton(40, 313, 0x4B9, 0x4BA, 5); // Website Edit button
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Items/Aquarium/Aquarium.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Items/Aquarium/Aquarium.cs
index f0e8c9f97..4a4416f2b 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Items/Aquarium/Aquarium.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Items/Aquarium/Aquarium.cs
@@ -545,10 +545,7 @@ namespace Server.Items
         toKill.RemoveAt(kill);
 
         amount -= 1;
-        LiveCreatures -= 1;
-
-        if (LiveCreatures < 0)
-          LiveCreatures = 0;
+        LiveCreatures = Math.Max(LiveCreatures - 1, 0);
 
         Events.Add(1074366); // An unfortunate accident has left a creature floating upside-down.  It is starting to smell.
       }
@@ -598,8 +595,8 @@ namespace Server.Items
         if (OptimalState && LiveCreatures < MaxLiveCreatures)
           if (Utility.RandomDouble() < 0.005 * LiveCreatures)
           {
-            BaseFish fish = null;
-            int message = 0;
+            BaseFish fish;
+            int message;
 
             switch (Utility.Random(6))
             {
@@ -745,7 +742,7 @@ namespace Server.Items
 
     public virtual bool RemoveItem(Mobile from, int at)
     {
-      if (at < 0 && at >= Items.Count)
+      if (at < 0 || at >= Items.Count)
         return false;
 
       Item item = Items[at];
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Items/Games/Mahjong/Packets.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Items/Games/Mahjong/Packets.cs
index 920cc18c1..6c49e4d64 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Items/Games/Mahjong/Packets.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Items/Games/Mahjong/Packets.cs
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ namespace Server.Engines.Mahjong
           int hand = tile.Dimensions.GetHandArea();
 
           if (hand < 0 || players.IsPublic(hand) || players.GetPlayer(hand) == to ||
-              (game.SpectatorVision && players.IsSpectator(to)))
+              game.SpectatorVision && players.IsSpectator(to))
             Stream.Write((byte)tile.Value);
           else
             Stream.Write((byte)0);
@@ -176,7 +176,7 @@ namespace Server.Engines.Mahjong
         int hand = tile.Dimensions.GetHandArea();
 
         if (hand < 0 || players.IsPublic(hand) || players.GetPlayer(hand) == to ||
-            (game.SpectatorVision && players.IsSpectator(to)))
+            game.SpectatorVision && players.IsSpectator(to))
           Stream.Write((byte)tile.Value);
         else
           Stream.Write((byte)0);
@@ -206,4 +206,4 @@ namespace Server.Engines.Mahjong
       Stream.Write((byte)0x1A);
     }
   }
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Items/Skill Items/Magical/Runebook.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Items/Skill Items/Magical/Runebook.cs
index dcfd6c70a..cd4b6be69 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Items/Skill Items/Magical/Runebook.cs	
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Items/Skill Items/Magical/Runebook.cs	
@@ -368,12 +368,7 @@ namespace Server.Items
 
             from.Send(new PlaySound(0x42, GetWorldLocation()));
 
-            string desc = rune.Description;
-
-            if (desc == null || (desc = desc.Trim()).Length == 0)
-              desc = "(indescript)";
-
-            from.SendMessage(desc);
+            from.SendMessage(rune.Description?.Trim().IsNullOrDefault("(indescript)"));
 
             return true;
           }
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Items/Skill Items/Tools/BaseTool.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Items/Skill Items/Tools/BaseTool.cs
index 18ac64e21..fcb286620 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Items/Skill Items/Tools/BaseTool.cs	
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Items/Skill Items/Tools/BaseTool.cs	
@@ -138,10 +138,7 @@ namespace Server.Items
 
       check = m.FindItemOnLayer(Layer.TwoHanded);
 
-      if (check is BaseTool && check != tool && !(check is AncientSmithyHammer))
-        return false;
-
-      return true;
+      return !(check is BaseTool) || check == tool || check is AncientSmithyHammer;
     }
 
     public override void OnSingleClick(Mobile from)
@@ -159,16 +156,11 @@ namespace Server.Items
 
         int num = system.CanCraft(from, this, null);
 
-        if (num > 0 && (num != 1044267 || !Core.SE)) // Blacksmithing shows the gump regardless of proximity of an anvil and forge after SE
-        {
+        // Blacksmithing shows the gump regardless of proximity of an anvil and forge after SE
+        if (num > 0 && (num != 1044267 || !Core.SE))
           from.SendLocalizedMessage(num);
-        }
         else
-        {
-          CraftContext context = system.GetContext(from);
-
           from.SendGump(new CraftGump(from, system, this, null));
-        }
       }
       else
       {
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Items/Special/House Raffle/HouseRaffleRegion.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Items/Special/House Raffle/HouseRaffleRegion.cs
index 90705f151..e98115fe3 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Items/Special/House Raffle/HouseRaffleRegion.cs	
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Items/Special/House Raffle/HouseRaffleRegion.cs	
@@ -31,10 +31,7 @@ namespace Server.Regions
 
       BankBox bank = from.FindBankNoCreate();
 
-      if (bank != null && ContainsDeed(bank))
-        return true;
-
-      return false;
+      return bank != null && ContainsDeed(bank);
     }
 
     private bool ContainsDeed(Container cont)
@@ -53,4 +50,4 @@ namespace Server.Regions
       return base.OnTarget(m, t, o);
     }
   }
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Items/Special/Solen Items/BagOfSending.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Items/Special/Solen Items/BagOfSending.cs
index 140d2ad80..0428ffd63 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Items/Special/Solen Items/BagOfSending.cs	
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Items/Special/Solen Items/BagOfSending.cs	
@@ -68,13 +68,7 @@ namespace Server.Items
       get => m_Charges;
       set
       {
-        if (value > MaxCharges)
-          m_Charges = MaxCharges;
-        else if (value < 0)
-          m_Charges = 0;
-        else
-          m_Charges = value;
-
+        m_Charges = Math.Clamp(value, 0, MaxCharges);
         InvalidateProperties();
       }
     }
@@ -85,13 +79,7 @@ namespace Server.Items
       get => m_Recharges;
       set
       {
-        if (value > MaxRecharges)
-          m_Recharges = MaxRecharges;
-        else if (value < 0)
-          m_Recharges = 0;
-        else
-          m_Recharges = value;
-
+        m_Recharges = Math.Clamp(value, 0, MaxRecharges);
         InvalidateProperties();
       }
     }
@@ -278,4 +266,4 @@ namespace Server.Items
       }
     }
   }
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Items/Special/Solen Items/BallOfSummoning.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Items/Special/Solen Items/BallOfSummoning.cs
index 14558cc1c..501aa1e54 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Items/Special/Solen Items/BallOfSummoning.cs	
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Items/Special/Solen Items/BallOfSummoning.cs	
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 using System;
 using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Runtime.CompilerServices;
 using Server.ContextMenus;
 using Server.Engines.ConPVP;
 using Server.Mobiles;
@@ -61,13 +62,7 @@ namespace Server.Items
       get => m_Charges;
       set
       {
-        if (value > MaxCharges)
-          m_Charges = MaxCharges;
-        else if (value < 0)
-          m_Charges = 0;
-        else
-          m_Charges = value;
-
+        m_Charges = Math.Clamp(value, 0, MaxCharges);
         InvalidateProperties();
       }
     }
@@ -78,13 +73,7 @@ namespace Server.Items
       get => m_Recharges;
       set
       {
-        if (value > MaxRecharges)
-          m_Recharges = MaxRecharges;
-        else if (value < 0)
-          m_Recharges = 0;
-        else
-          m_Recharges = value;
-
+        m_Recharges = Math.Clamp(value, 0, MaxRecharges);
         InvalidateProperties();
       }
     }
@@ -100,17 +89,13 @@ namespace Server.Items
     public override void AddNameProperty(ObjectPropertyList list)
     {
       list.Add(1054131,
-        m_Charges + (PetName.Length == 0
-          ? "\t "
-          : $"\t{PetName}")); // a crystal ball of pet summoning: [charges: ~1_charges~] : [linked pet: ~2_petName~]
+        $"{m_Charges}\t{PetName.IsNullOrDefault(" ")}"); // a crystal ball of pet summoning: [charges: ~1_charges~] : [linked pet: ~2_petName~]
     }
 
     public override void OnSingleClick(Mobile from)
     {
       LabelTo(from, 1054131,
-        m_Charges + (PetName.Length == 0
-          ? "\t "
-          : $"\t{PetName}")); // a crystal ball of pet summoning: [charges: ~1_charges~] : [linked pet: ~2_petName~]
+        $"{m_Charges}\t{PetName.IsNullOrDefault(" ")}"); // a crystal ball of pet summoning: [charges: ~1_charges~] : [linked pet: ~2_petName~]
     }
 
     public override void GetContextMenuEntries(Mobile from, List<ContextMenuEntry> list)
@@ -415,13 +400,8 @@ namespace Server.Items
         Disturb(DisturbType.Hurt, false);
       }
 
-      public override bool CheckDisturb(DisturbType type, bool checkFirst, bool resistable)
-      {
-        if (type == DisturbType.EquipRequest || type == DisturbType.UseRequest /* || type == DisturbType.Hurt*/)
-          return false;
-
-        return true;
-      }
+      public override bool CheckDisturb(DisturbType type, bool checkFirst, bool resistable) =>
+        type != DisturbType.EquipRequest && type != DisturbType.UseRequest;
 
       public override void DoHurtFizzle()
       {
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Items/Special/Solen Items/BraceletOfBinding.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Items/Special/Solen Items/BraceletOfBinding.cs
index a73213a0b..1d6347f3d 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Items/Special/Solen Items/BraceletOfBinding.cs	
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Items/Special/Solen Items/BraceletOfBinding.cs	
@@ -63,13 +63,7 @@ namespace Server.Items
       get => m_Charges;
       set
       {
-        if (value > MaxCharges)
-          m_Charges = MaxCharges;
-        else if (value < 0)
-          m_Charges = 0;
-        else
-          m_Charges = value;
-
+        m_Charges = Math.Clamp(value, 0, MaxCharges);
         InvalidateProperties();
       }
     }
@@ -80,13 +74,7 @@ namespace Server.Items
       get => m_Recharges;
       set
       {
-        if (value > MaxRecharges)
-          m_Recharges = MaxRecharges;
-        else if (value < 0)
-          m_Recharges = 0;
-        else
-          m_Recharges = value;
-
+        m_Recharges = Math.Clamp(value, 0, MaxRecharges);
         InvalidateProperties();
       }
     }
@@ -102,17 +90,13 @@ namespace Server.Items
     public override void AddNameProperty(ObjectPropertyList list)
     {
       list.Add(1054000,
-        m_Charges + (m_Inscription.Length == 0
-          ? "\t "
-          : $" :\t{m_Inscription}")); // a bracelet of binding : ~1_val~ ~2_val~
+        $"{m_Charges}\t{m_Inscription.IsNullOrDefault(" ")}"); // a bracelet of binding : ~1_val~ ~2_val~
     }
 
     public override void OnSingleClick(Mobile from)
     {
       LabelTo(from, 1054000,
-        m_Charges + (m_Inscription.Length == 0
-          ? "\t "
-          : $" :\t{m_Inscription}")); // a bracelet of binding : ~1_val~ ~2_val~
+        $"{m_Charges}\t{m_Inscription.IsNullOrDefault(" ")}"); // a bracelet of binding : ~1_val~ ~2_val~
     }
 
     public override void GetContextMenuEntries(Mobile from, List<ContextMenuEntry> list)
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Items/Special/SoulStone.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Items/Special/SoulStone.cs
index 4c8c55bfc..0e68c7565 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Items/Special/SoulStone.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Items/Special/SoulStone.cs
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ namespace Server.Items
 
     protected virtual bool CheckUse(Mobile from)
     {
-      DateTime now = DateTime.UtcNow;
+      // DateTime now = DateTime.UtcNow;
 
       PlayerMobile pm = from as PlayerMobile;
 
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Misc/RegenRates.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Misc/RegenRates.cs
index 2c4290328..d6debca3f 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Misc/RegenRates.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Misc/RegenRates.cs
@@ -171,10 +171,7 @@ namespace Server.Misc
         if (from.Meditating)
           rate *= 0.5;
 
-        if (rate < 0.5)
-          rate = 0.5;
-        else if (rate > 7.0)
-          rate = 7.0;
+        rate = Math.Clamp(rate, 0.5, 7.0);
       }
 
       return TimeSpan.FromSeconds(rate);
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Mobiles/AI/BaseAI.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Mobiles/AI/BaseAI.cs
index c2193a810..922c48142 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Mobiles/AI/BaseAI.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Mobiles/AI/BaseAI.cs
@@ -1553,7 +1553,7 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
         else if (TransferItem.IsInCombat(m_Mobile))
         {
           from.SendMessage("You may not transfer a pet that has recently been in combat.");
-          to.SendMessage("The pet may not be transfered to you because it has recently been in combat.");
+          to.SendMessage("The pet may not be transferred to you because it has recently been in combat.");
         }
         else
         {
@@ -2596,7 +2596,7 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
         else if (accepted && IsInCombat(m_Creature))
         {
           from.SendMessage("You may not transfer a pet that has recently been in combat.");
-          to.SendMessage("The pet may not be transfered to you because it has recently been in combat.");
+          to.SendMessage("The pet may not be transferred to you because it has recently been in combat.");
 
           return false;
         }
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Mobiles/PlayerMobile.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Mobiles/PlayerMobile.cs
index fe2766dc4..5d0384ef1 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Mobiles/PlayerMobile.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Mobiles/PlayerMobile.cs
@@ -695,22 +695,16 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
     public override int GetMinResistance(ResistanceType type)
     {
       int magicResist = (int)(Skills.MagicResist.Value * 10);
-      int min = int.MinValue;
+      int min;
 
       if (magicResist >= 1000)
         min = 40 + (magicResist - 1000) / 50;
       else if (magicResist >= 400)
         min = (magicResist - 400) / 15;
+      else
+        min = int.MinValue;
 
-      if (min > MaxPlayerResistance)
-        min = MaxPlayerResistance;
-
-      int baseMin = base.GetMinResistance(type);
-
-      if (min < baseMin)
-        min = baseMin;
-
-      return min;
+      return Math.Clamp(min, base.GetMinResistance(type), MaxPlayerResistance);
     }
 
     public override void OnManaChange(int oldValue)
@@ -1612,27 +1606,17 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       m_NoRecursion = false;
     }
 
-    public override bool OnMoveOver(Mobile m)
-    {
-      if (m is BaseCreature creature && !creature.Controlled)
-        return !Alive || !creature.Alive || IsDeadBondedPet || creature.IsDeadBondedPet ||
-               Hidden && AccessLevel > AccessLevel.Player;
+    public override bool OnMoveOver(Mobile m) =>
+      m is BaseCreature creature && !creature.Controlled
+        ? !Alive || !creature.Alive || IsDeadBondedPet || creature.IsDeadBondedPet ||
+          Hidden && AccessLevel > AccessLevel.Player
+        : Region.IsPartOf<SafeZone>() && m is PlayerMobile pm &&
+        (pm.DuelContext == null || pm.DuelPlayer == null || !pm.DuelContext.Started || pm.DuelContext.Finished ||
+         pm.DuelPlayer.Eliminated) || base.OnMoveOver(m);
 
-      if (Region.IsPartOf<SafeZone>() && m is PlayerMobile pm)
-        if (pm.DuelContext == null || pm.DuelPlayer == null || !pm.DuelContext.Started || pm.DuelContext.Finished ||
-            pm.DuelPlayer.Eliminated)
-          return true;
-
-      return base.OnMoveOver(m);
-    }
-
-    public override bool CheckShove(Mobile shoved)
-    {
-      if (m_IgnoreMobiles || TransformationSpellHelper.UnderTransformation(shoved, typeof(WraithFormSpell)))
-        return true;
-
-      return base.CheckShove(shoved);
-    }
+    public override bool CheckShove(Mobile shoved) =>
+      m_IgnoreMobiles || TransformationSpellHelper.UnderTransformation(shoved, typeof(WraithFormSpell)) ||
+      base.CheckShove(shoved);
 
     protected override void OnMapChange(Map oldMap)
     {
@@ -3210,10 +3194,7 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       if (item.Layer == Layer.Mount)
         return false;
 
-      if (item.LootType == LootType.Blessed || item.LootType == LootType.Newbied || item.BlessedFor == this)
-        return false;
-
-      return true;
+      return item.LootType != LootType.Blessed && item.LootType != LootType.Newbied && item.BlessedFor != this;
     }
 
     private void ToggleItemInsurance_Callback(Mobile from, object obj)
@@ -3694,13 +3675,8 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       return result;
     }
 
-    public override bool CheckPoisonImmunity(Mobile from, Poison poison)
-    {
-      if (Young && (DuelContext?.Started != true || DuelContext.Finished))
-        return true;
-
-      return base.CheckPoisonImmunity(from, poison);
-    }
+    public override bool CheckPoisonImmunity(Mobile from, Poison poison) =>
+      Young && (DuelContext?.Started != true || DuelContext.Finished) || base.CheckPoisonImmunity(from, poison);
 
     public override void OnPoisonImmunity(Mobile from, Poison poison)
     {
@@ -3997,13 +3973,7 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
     public override string ApplyNameSuffix(string suffix)
     {
-      if (Young)
-      {
-        if (suffix.Length == 0)
-          suffix = "(Young)";
-        else
-          suffix = $"{suffix} (Young)";
-      }
+      if (Young) suffix = suffix.Length == 0 ? "(Young)" : $"{suffix} (Young)";
 
       if (EthicPlayer != null)
       {
@@ -4020,10 +3990,7 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
         if (faction != null)
         {
           string adjunct = $"[{faction.Definition.Abbreviation}]";
-          if (suffix.Length == 0)
-            suffix = adjunct;
-          else
-            suffix = $"{suffix} {adjunct}";
+          suffix = suffix.Length == 0 ? adjunct : $"{suffix} {adjunct}";
         }
       }
 
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Mobiles/Vendors/PlayerVendor.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Mobiles/Vendors/PlayerVendor.cs
index 3c4f1bd89..87efe3422 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Mobiles/Vendors/PlayerVendor.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Mobiles/Vendors/PlayerVendor.cs
@@ -838,23 +838,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
       if (vi == null)
         return;
 
-      string name;
-      if (!string.IsNullOrEmpty(item.Name))
-        name = item.Name;
-      else
-        name = $"#{item.LabelNumber}";
+      string name = item.Name.IsNullOrDefault($"#{item.LabelNumber}");
 
       from.SendLocalizedMessage(1043303, name); // Type in a price and description for ~1_ITEM~ (ESC=not for sale)
       from.Prompt = new VendorPricePrompt(this, vi);
     }
 
-    public override bool AllowEquipFrom(Mobile from)
-    {
-      if (BaseHouse.NewVendorSystem && IsOwner(from))
-        return true;
-
-      return base.AllowEquipFrom(from);
-    }
+    public override bool AllowEquipFrom(Mobile from) =>
+      BaseHouse.NewVendorSystem && IsOwner(from) || base.AllowEquipFrom(from);
 
     public override bool CheckNonlocalLift(Mobile from, Item item)
     {
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Skills/ArmsLore.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Skills/ArmsLore.cs
index bf205c9a4..449c6d50d 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Skills/ArmsLore.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Skills/ArmsLore.cs
@@ -35,12 +35,7 @@ namespace Server.SkillHandlers
           {
             if (weap.MaxHitPoints != 0)
             {
-              int hp = (int)(weap.HitPoints / (double)weap.MaxHitPoints * 10);
-
-              if (hp < 0)
-                hp = 0;
-              else if (hp > 9)
-                hp = 9;
+              int hp = Math.Clamp((int)(weap.HitPoints / (double)weap.MaxHitPoints * 10), 0, 9);
 
               from.SendLocalizedMessage(1038285 + hp);
             }
@@ -52,20 +47,6 @@ namespace Server.SkillHandlers
               damage = 0;
             else
               damage = (int)Math.Ceiling(Math.Min(damage, 30) / 5.0);
-            /*
-          else if (damage < 6)
-            damage = 1;
-          else if (damage < 11)
-            damage = 2;
-          else if (damage < 16)
-            damage = 3;
-          else if (damage < 21)
-            damage = 4;
-          else if (damage < 26)
-            damage = 5;
-          else
-            damage = 6;
-             * */
 
             WeaponType type = weap.Type;
 
@@ -94,35 +75,12 @@ namespace Server.SkillHandlers
           {
             if (arm.MaxHitPoints != 0)
             {
-              int hp = (int)(arm.HitPoints / (double)arm.MaxHitPoints * 10);
-
-              if (hp < 0)
-                hp = 0;
-              else if (hp > 9)
-                hp = 9;
+              int hp = Math.Clamp((int)(arm.HitPoints / (double)arm.MaxHitPoints * 10), 0, 9);
 
               from.SendLocalizedMessage(1038285 + hp);
             }
 
             from.SendLocalizedMessage(1038295 + (int)Math.Ceiling(Math.Min(arm.ArmorRating, 35) / 5.0));
-            /*
-            if (arm.ArmorRating < 1)
-              from.SendLocalizedMessage( 1038295 ); // This armor offers no defense against attackers.
-            else if (arm.ArmorRating < 6)
-              from.SendLocalizedMessage( 1038296 ); // This armor provides almost no protection.
-            else if (arm.ArmorRating < 11)
-              from.SendLocalizedMessage( 1038297 ); // This armor provides very little protection.
-            else if (arm.ArmorRating < 16)
-              from.SendLocalizedMessage( 1038298 ); // This armor offers some protection against blows.
-            else if (arm.ArmorRating < 21)
-              from.SendLocalizedMessage( 1038299 ); // This armor serves as sturdy protection.
-            else if (arm.ArmorRating < 26)
-              from.SendLocalizedMessage( 1038300 ); // This armor is a superior defense against attack.
-            else if (arm.ArmorRating < 31)
-              from.SendLocalizedMessage( 1038301 ); // This armor offers excellent protection.
-            else
-              from.SendLocalizedMessage( 1038302 ); // This armor is superbly crafted to provide maximum protection.
-             * */
           }
           else
           {
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Skills/Stealing.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Skills/Stealing.cs
index 5d7deca77..302cd7f74 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Skills/Stealing.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Skills/Stealing.cs
@@ -251,12 +251,7 @@ namespace Server.SkillHandlers
           {
             if (toSteal.Stackable && toSteal.Amount > 1)
             {
-              int maxAmount = (int)(m_Thief.Skills.Stealing.Value / 10.0 / toSteal.Weight);
-
-              if (maxAmount < 1)
-                maxAmount = 1;
-              else if (maxAmount > toSteal.Amount)
-                maxAmount = toSteal.Amount;
+              int maxAmount = Math.Clamp((int)(m_Thief.Skills.Stealing.Value / 10.0 / toSteal.Weight), 1, toSteal.Amount);
 
               int amount = Utility.RandomMinMax(1, maxAmount);
 
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Base/SpecialMove.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Base/SpecialMove.cs
index 731b6d062..9b6ffec16 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Base/SpecialMove.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Base/SpecialMove.cs
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells
     {
       if (m.Skills[MoveSkill].Value < RequiredSkill)
       {
-        string args = $"{RequiredSkill.ToString("F1")}\t{MoveSkill.ToString()}\t ";
+        string args = $"{RequiredSkill:F1}\t{MoveSkill.ToString()}\t ";
         m.SendLocalizedMessage(1063013,
           args); // You need at least ~1_SKILL_REQUIREMENT~ ~2_SKILL_NAME~ skill to use that ability.
         return false;
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Mysticism/MysticSpell.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Mysticism/MysticSpell.cs
index 16aeef6f4..b6212127a 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Mysticism/MysticSpell.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Mysticism/MysticSpell.cs
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Mysticism
       if (Caster.Skills[CastSkill].Value < RequiredSkill)
       {
         Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(1063013,
-          $"{RequiredSkill.ToString("F1")}\t{CastSkill.ToString()}\t "); // You need at least ~1_SKILL_REQUIREMENT~ ~2_SKILL_NAME~ skill to use that ability.
+          $"{RequiredSkill:F1}\t{CastSkill.ToString()}\t "); // You need at least ~1_SKILL_REQUIREMENT~ ~2_SKILL_NAME~ skill to use that ability.
         return false;
       }
 
@@ -75,4 +75,4 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Mysticism
 
     public static double GetBoostSkill(Mobile m) => Math.Max(m.Skills.Imbuing.Value, m.Skills.Focus.Value);
   }
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/NinjaSpell.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/NinjaSpell.cs
index 410de4220..49b1995fb 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/NinjaSpell.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/NinjaSpell.cs
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Ninjitsu
 
       if (Caster.Skills[CastSkill].Value < RequiredSkill)
       {
-        string args = $"{RequiredSkill.ToString("F1")}\t{CastSkill.ToString()}\t ";
+        string args = $"{RequiredSkill:F1}\t{CastSkill.ToString()}\t ";
         Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(1063013,
           args); // You need at least ~1_SKILL_REQUIREMENT~ ~2_SKILL_NAME~ skill to use that ability.
         return false;