diff --git a/include/hack.h b/include/hack.h
index ac9c8bd41..a90e388ca 100644
--- a/include/hack.h
+++ b/include/hack.h
@@ -1573,9 +1573,7 @@ typedef uint32_t mmflags_nht;     /* makemon MM_ flags */
 #if !defined(CROSSCOMPILE) || defined(CROSSCOMPILE_TARGET)
 #include "nhlua.h"
 #endif
-
 #include "extern.h"
 #include "decl.h"
-
 #endif /* HACK_H */
 
diff --git a/src/allmain.c b/src/allmain.c
index 0786cd740..e26f171f7 100644
--- a/src/allmain.c
+++ b/src/allmain.c
@@ -881,7 +881,7 @@ interrupt_multi(const char *msg)
 {
     if (gm.multi > 0 && !gc.context.travel && !gc.context.run) {
         nomul(0);
-        if (Verbose(0,interrupt_multi) && msg)
+        if (flags.verbose && msg)
             Norep("%s", msg);
     }
 }
diff --git a/src/apply.c b/src/apply.c
index 6051b6a64..f05399e6b 100644
--- a/src/apply.c
+++ b/src/apply.c
@@ -422,7 +422,7 @@ use_stethoscope(struct obj *obj)
             pline("%s %s %s really %s.",
                   use_plural ? "Those" : "That", what,
                   use_plural ? "are" : "is", mnm);
-        } else if (Verbose(0, use_stethoscope) && !canspotmon(mtmp)) {
+        } else if (flags.verbose && !canspotmon(mtmp)) {
             There("is %s there.", mnm);
         }
 
diff --git a/src/artifact.c b/src/artifact.c
index 662107205..f07f52c39 100644
--- a/src/artifact.c
+++ b/src/artifact.c
@@ -1306,7 +1306,7 @@ Mb_hit(struct monst *magr, /* attacker */
             shieldeff(youdefend ? u.ux : mdef->mx,
                       youdefend ? u.uy : mdef->my);
         }
-        if ((do_stun || do_confuse) && Verbose(0,Mb_hit)) {
+        if ((do_stun || do_confuse) && flags.verbose) {
             char buf[BUFSZ];
 
             buf[0] = '\0';
diff --git a/src/attrib.c b/src/attrib.c
index b6080602e..94d848109 100644
--- a/src/attrib.c
+++ b/src/attrib.c
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ adjattrib(
         abonflg = (ABON(ndx) > 0);
     }
     if (ACURR(ndx) == old_acurr) {
-        if (msgflg == 0 && Verbose(0, adjattrib)) {
+        if (msgflg == 0 && flags.verbose) {
             if (ABASE(ndx) == old_abase && AMAX(ndx) == old_amax) {
                 pline("You're %s as %s as you can get.",
                       abonflg ? "currently" : "already", attrstr);
diff --git a/src/ball.c b/src/ball.c
index a0abbca1b..31231fe48 100644
--- a/src/ball.c
+++ b/src/ball.c
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ ballfall(void)
             if (hard_helmet(uarmh)) {
                 pline("Fortunately, you are wearing a hard helmet.");
                 dmg = 3;
-            } else if (Verbose(0, ballfall))
+            } else if (flags.verbose)
                 pline("%s does not protect you.", Yname2(uarmh));
         }
         losehp(Maybe_Half_Phys(dmg), "crunched in the head by an iron ball",
diff --git a/src/decl.c b/src/decl.c
index 1518fa780..bfccddc68 100644
--- a/src/decl.c
+++ b/src/decl.c
@@ -1056,9 +1056,6 @@ decl_globals_init(void)
     gu.urace = urace_init_data;
 }
 
-#ifndef NO_VERBOSE_GRANULARITY
-long verbosity_suppressions[vb_elements] = { 0L, 0L, 0L, 0L, 0L, };
-#endif
 
 /* gcc 12.2's static analyzer thinks that some fields of gc.context.victual
    are uninitialized when compiling 'bite(eat.c)' but that's impossible;
@@ -1072,5 +1069,4 @@ sa_victual(
 {
     return;
 }
-
 /*decl.c*/
diff --git a/src/detect.c b/src/detect.c
index f32809aa1..00960fba9 100644
--- a/src/detect.c
+++ b/src/detect.c
@@ -1250,12 +1250,12 @@ use_crystal_ball(struct obj **optr)
     }
 
     /* read a single character */
-    if (Verbose(0, use_crystal_ball1))
+    if (flags.verbose)
         You("may look for an object, monster, or special map symbol.");
     ch = yn_function("What do you look for?", (char *) 0, '\0', TRUE);
     /* Don't filter out ' ' here; it has a use */
     if ((ch != def_monsyms[S_GHOST].sym) && strchr(quitchars, ch)) {
-        if (Verbose(0, use_crystal_ball2))
+        if (flags.verbose)
             pline1(Never_mind);
         return;
     }
diff --git a/src/dig.c b/src/dig.c
index 8c4e2f269..04c1419a1 100644
--- a/src/dig.c
+++ b/src/dig.c
@@ -618,7 +618,7 @@ digactualhole(coordxy x, coordxy y, struct monst *madeby, int ttyp)
             wake_nearby();
         } else if (!madeby_obj && canseemon(madeby)) {
             pline("%s digs a pit in the %s.", Monnam(madeby), surface_type);
-        } else if (cansee(x, y) && Verbose(0, digactualhole1)) {
+        } else if (cansee(x, y) && flags.verbose) {
             pline("A pit appears in the %s.", surface_type);
         }
         /* in case we're digging down while encased in solid rock
@@ -650,7 +650,7 @@ digactualhole(coordxy x, coordxy y, struct monst *madeby, int ttyp)
         else if (!madeby_obj && canseemon(madeby))
             pline("%s digs a hole through the %s.", Monnam(madeby),
                   surface_type);
-        else if (cansee(x, y) && Verbose(0, digactualhole2))
+        else if (cansee(x, y) && flags.verbose)
             pline("A hole appears in the %s.", surface_type);
 
         if (at_u) {
@@ -1304,7 +1304,7 @@ mdig_tunnel(struct monst *mtmp)
                 return TRUE;
             }
         } else {
-            if (Verbose(0, mdig_tunnel1)) {
+            if (flags.verbose) {
                 if (!Unaware && !rn2(3)) /* not too often.. */
                     draft_message(TRUE); /* "You feel an unexpected draft." */
             }
@@ -1331,7 +1331,7 @@ mdig_tunnel(struct monst *mtmp)
 
     if (IS_WALL(here->typ)) {
         /* KMH -- Okay on arboreal levels (room walls are still stone) */
-        if (Verbose(0, mdig_tunnel2) && !rn2(5)) {
+        if (flags.verbose && !rn2(5)) {
             Soundeffect(se_crashing_rock, 75);
             You_hear("crashing rock.");
         }
@@ -2018,7 +2018,7 @@ rot_corpse(anything *arg, long timeout)
         x = obj->ox;
         y = obj->oy;
     } else if (in_invent) {
-        if (Verbose(0, rot_corpse)) {
+        if (flags.verbose) {
             char *cname = corpse_xname(obj, (const char *) 0, CXN_NO_PFX);
 
             Your("%s%s %s away%c", obj == uwep ? "wielded " : "", cname,
diff --git a/src/do.c b/src/do.c
index 3a667763f..75f6bee66 100644
--- a/src/do.c
+++ b/src/do.c
@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ boulder_hits_pool(
                     Strcpy(whobuf, y_monnam(u.usteed));
                 pline("%s %s %s into the %s.", upstart(whobuf),
                       vtense(whobuf, "push"), the(xname(otmp)), what);
-                if (Verbose(0, boulder_hits_pool1) && !Blind)
+                if (flags.verbose && !Blind)
                     pline("Now you can cross it!");
                 /* no splashing in this case */
             }
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ boulder_hits_pool(
                 dmg = d((Fire_resistance ? 1 : 3), 6);
                 losehp(Maybe_Half_Phys(dmg), /* lava damage */
                        "molten lava", KILLED_BY);
-            } else if (!fills_up && Verbose(0, boulder_hits_pool2)
+            } else if (!fills_up && flags.verbose
                        && (pushing ? !Blind : cansee(rx, ry)))
                 pline("It sinks without a trace!");
         }
@@ -685,7 +685,7 @@ drop(struct obj *obj)
 
     if (u.uswallow) {
         /* barrier between you and the floor */
-        if (Verbose(0, drop1)) {
+        if (flags.verbose) {
             char *onam_p, *mnam_p, monbuf[BUFSZ];
 
             mnam_p = mon_nam(u.ustuck);
@@ -713,7 +713,7 @@ drop(struct obj *obj)
 
             if (levhack)
                 ELevitation = W_ART; /* other than W_ARTI */
-            if (Verbose(0, drop2))
+            if (flags.verbose)
                 You("drop %s.", doname(obj));
             freeinv(obj);
             hitfloor(obj, TRUE);
@@ -721,7 +721,7 @@ drop(struct obj *obj)
                 float_down(I_SPECIAL | TIMEOUT, W_ARTI | W_ART);
             return ECMD_TIME;
         }
-        if (!IS_ALTAR(levl[u.ux][u.uy].typ) && Verbose(0, drop3))
+        if (!IS_ALTAR(levl[u.ux][u.uy].typ) && flags.verbose)
             You("drop %s.", doname(obj));
     }
     dropx(obj);
@@ -1682,7 +1682,7 @@ goto_level(
             /* you climb up the {stairs|ladder};
                fly up the stairs; fly up along the ladder */
             great_effort = (Punished && !Levitation);
-            if (Verbose(0, go_to_level1) || great_effort)
+            if (flags.verbose || great_effort)
                 pline("%s %s up%s the %s.",
                       great_effort ? "With great effort, you" : "You",
                       u_locomotion("climb"),
@@ -1700,7 +1700,7 @@ goto_level(
             if (!u.dz) {
                 ; /* stayed on same level? (no transit effects) */
             } else if (Flying) {
-                if (Verbose(0, go_to_level2))
+                if (flags.verbose)
                     You("fly down %s.",
                         ga.at_ladder ? "along the ladder" : "the stairs");
             } else if (near_capacity() > UNENCUMBERED
@@ -1721,7 +1721,7 @@ goto_level(
                            KILLED_BY);
                 selftouch("Falling, you");
             } else { /* ordinary descent */
-                if (Verbose(0, go_to_level3))
+                if (flags.verbose)
                     You("%s.", ga.at_ladder ? "climb down the ladder"
                                          : "descend the stairs");
             }
diff --git a/src/do_name.c b/src/do_name.c
index b520277da..5d074ed24 100644
--- a/src/do_name.c
+++ b/src/do_name.c
@@ -821,7 +821,7 @@ getpos(coord *ccp, boolean force, const char *goal)
 
     if (!goal)
         goal = "desired location";
-    if (Verbose(0, getpos1)) {
+    if (flags.verbose) {
         pline("(For instructions type a '%s')",
               visctrl(gc.Cmd.spkeys[NHKF_GETPOS_HELP]));
         msg_given = TRUE;
@@ -965,7 +965,7 @@ getpos(coord *ccp, boolean force, const char *goal)
         } else if (c == gc.Cmd.spkeys[NHKF_GETPOS_AUTODESC]) {
             iflags.autodescribe = !iflags.autodescribe;
             pline("Automatic description %sis %s.",
-                  Verbose(0, getpos2) ? "of features under cursor " : "",
+                  flags.verbose ? "of features under cursor " : "",
                   iflags.autodescribe ? "on" : "off");
             if (!iflags.autodescribe)
                 show_goal_msg = TRUE;
diff --git a/src/do_wear.c b/src/do_wear.c
index 8bd865766..360db9579 100644
--- a/src/do_wear.c
+++ b/src/do_wear.c
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ fingers_or_gloves(boolean check_gloves)
 void
 off_msg(struct obj *otmp)
 {
-    if (Verbose(0, off_msg))
+    if (flags.verbose)
         You("were wearing %s.", doname(otmp));
 }
 
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ off_msg(struct obj *otmp)
 static void
 on_msg(struct obj *otmp)
 {
-    if (Verbose(0, on_msg)) {
+    if (flags.verbose) {
         char how[BUFSZ];
         /* call xname() before obj_is_pname(); formatting obj's name
            might set obj->dknown and that affects the pname test */
@@ -1345,7 +1345,7 @@ Blindf_on(struct obj *otmp)
 
     if (Blind && !already_blind) {
         changed = TRUE;
-        if (Verbose(0, Blindf_on))
+        if (flags.verbose)
             You_cant("see any more.");
         /* set ball&chain variables before the hero goes blind */
         if (Punished)
diff --git a/src/dogmove.c b/src/dogmove.c
index 3261fffd5..5beaea770 100644
--- a/src/dogmove.c
+++ b/src/dogmove.c
@@ -301,7 +301,7 @@ dog_eat(struct monst *mtmp,
         mtmp->mstun = 1;
         if (canseemon(mtmp)) {
             obj_name = distant_name(obj, doname); /* (see above) */
-            if (Verbose(0, dog_eat))
+            if (flags.verbose)
                 pline("%s spits %s out in disgust!",
                       Monnam(mtmp), obj_name);
         }
@@ -436,7 +436,7 @@ dog_invent(struct monst *mtmp, struct edog *edog, int udist)
                                while otmp is still on floor */
                             char *otmpname = distant_name(otmp, doname);
 
-                            if (Verbose(0, dog_invent))
+                            if (flags.verbose)
                                 pline("%s picks up %s.",
                                       Monnam(mtmp), otmpname);
                         }
diff --git a/src/dothrow.c b/src/dothrow.c
index a996d672f..cea2f77dc 100644
--- a/src/dothrow.c
+++ b/src/dothrow.c
@@ -1389,7 +1389,7 @@ toss_up(struct obj *obj, boolean hitsroof)
 
             /* helmet definitely protects you when it blocks petrification */
             } else if (!petrifier) {
-                if (Verbose(0, toss_up))
+                if (flags.verbose)
                     Your("%s does not protect you.", helm_simple_name(uarmh));
             }
             /* stone missile against hero in xorn form would have been
diff --git a/src/eat.c b/src/eat.c
index 9657ce707..11ec198b0 100644
--- a/src/eat.c
+++ b/src/eat.c
@@ -1501,7 +1501,7 @@ consume_tin(const char *mesg)
 
         pline("It smells like %s.", what);
         if (y_n("Eat it?") == 'n') {
-            if (Verbose(0, consume_tin1))
+            if (flags.verbose)
                 You("discard the open tin.");
             if (!Hallucination)
                 tin->dknown = tin->known = 1;
@@ -1554,7 +1554,7 @@ consume_tin(const char *mesg)
         }
 
         if (y_n("Eat it?") == 'n') {
-            if (Verbose(0, consume_tin2))
+            if (flags.verbose)
                 You("discard the open tin.");
             tin = costly_tin(COST_OPEN);
             goto use_up_tin;
diff --git a/src/engrave.c b/src/engrave.c
index 0b06e7c2a..c638c28e8 100644
--- a/src/engrave.c
+++ b/src/engrave.c
@@ -736,7 +736,7 @@ doengrave(void)
                 ptext = TRUE;
                 type = ENGRAVE;
                 if (!objects[otmp->otyp].oc_name_known) {
-                    if (Verbose(1, doengrave1))
+                    if (flags.verbose)
                         pline("This %s is a wand of digging!", xname(otmp));
                     doknown = TRUE;
                 }
@@ -759,7 +759,7 @@ doengrave(void)
                 ptext = TRUE;
                 type = BURN;
                 if (!objects[otmp->otyp].oc_name_known) {
-                    if (Verbose(1, doengrave2))
+                    if (flags.verbose)
                         pline("This %s is a wand of fire!", xname(otmp));
                     doknown = TRUE;
                 }
@@ -770,7 +770,7 @@ doengrave(void)
                 ptext = TRUE;
                 type = BURN;
                 if (!objects[otmp->otyp].oc_name_known) {
-                    if (Verbose(1, doengrave3))
+                    if (flags.verbose)
                         pline("This %s is a wand of lightning!", xname(otmp));
                     doknown = TRUE;
                 }
diff --git a/src/explode.c b/src/explode.c
index 188c3a85e..64de072e2 100644
--- a/src/explode.c
+++ b/src/explode.c
@@ -588,7 +588,7 @@ explode(
     if (uhurt) {
         /* give message for any monster-induced explosion
            or player-induced one other than scroll of fire */
-        if (Verbose(1, explode) && (type < 0 || olet != SCROLL_CLASS)) {
+        if (flags.verbose && (type < 0 || olet != SCROLL_CLASS)) {
             if (do_hallu) { /* (see explanation above) */
                 do {
                     Sprintf(hallu_buf, "%s explosion",
diff --git a/src/hack.c b/src/hack.c
index 573def033..59be98d5d 100644
--- a/src/hack.c
+++ b/src/hack.c
@@ -278,7 +278,7 @@ moverock(void)
                         deliver_part1 = TRUE;
                     map_invisible(rx, ry);
                 }
-                if (Verbose(1, moverock)) {
+                if (flags.verbose) {
                     char you_or_steed[BUFSZ];
 
                     Strcpy(you_or_steed,
@@ -610,7 +610,7 @@ still_chewing(coordxy x, coordxy y)
         watch_dig((struct monst *) 0, x, y, FALSE);
         return 1;
     } else if ((gc.context.digging.effort += (30 + u.udaminc)) <= 100) {
-        if (Verbose(1, still_chewing))
+        if (flags.verbose)
             You("%s chewing on the %s.",
                 gc.context.digging.chew ? "continue" : "begin",
                 boulder
@@ -1453,7 +1453,7 @@ trapmove(
 
     switch (u.utraptype) {
     case TT_BEARTRAP:
-        if (Verbose(1, trapmove1)) {
+        if (flags.verbose) {
             predicament = "caught in a bear trap";
             if (u.usteed)
                 Norep("%s is %s.", upstart(steedname), predicament);
@@ -1481,7 +1481,7 @@ trapmove(
             break;
         }
         if (--u.utrap) {
-            if (Verbose(1, trapmove2)) {
+            if (flags.verbose) {
                 predicament = "stuck to the web";
                 if (u.usteed)
                     Norep("%s is %s.", upstart(steedname), predicament);
@@ -1496,7 +1496,7 @@ trapmove(
         }
         break;
     case TT_LAVA:
-        if (Verbose(1, trapmove3)) {
+        if (flags.verbose) {
             predicament = "stuck in the lava";
             if (u.usteed)
                 Norep("%s is %s.", upstart(steedname), predicament);
@@ -1532,13 +1532,13 @@ trapmove(
                    our next attempt to move out of tether range
                    after this successful move would have its
                    can't-do-that message suppressed by Norep */
-                if (Verbose(1, trapmove4))
+                if (flags.verbose)
                     Norep("You move within the chain's reach.");
                 return TRUE;
             }
         }
         if (--u.utrap) {
-            if (Verbose(1, trapmove5)) {
+            if (flags.verbose) {
                 if (anchored) {
                     predicament = "chained to the";
                     culprit = "buried ball";
diff --git a/src/invent.c b/src/invent.c
index 9c0a18c0c..d0375ee27 100644
--- a/src/invent.c
+++ b/src/invent.c
@@ -1735,7 +1735,7 @@ getobj(
             }
         }
         if (strchr(quitchars, ilet)) {
-            if (Verbose(1, getobj1))
+            if (flags.verbose)
                 pline1(Never_mind);
             return (struct obj *) 0;
         }
@@ -1780,7 +1780,7 @@ getobj(
             if (ilet == HANDS_SYM)
                 return (struct obj *) &cg.zeroobj; /* cast away 'const' */
             if (ilet == '\033') {
-                if (Verbose(1, getobj2))
+                if (flags.verbose)
                     pline1(Never_mind);
                 return (struct obj *) 0;
             }
@@ -4630,7 +4630,7 @@ doprgold(void)
        person, but you have no such preternatural gold-sense. */
     long hmoney = hidden_gold(FALSE);
 
-    if (Verbose(1, doprgold)) {
+    if (flags.verbose) {
         char buf[BUFSZ];
 
         if (!umoney) {
diff --git a/src/lock.c b/src/lock.c
index bfe297a50..2de274937 100644
--- a/src/lock.c
+++ b/src/lock.c
@@ -1199,7 +1199,7 @@ doorlock(struct obj *otmp, coordxy x, coordxy y)
                 } else {
                     /* for mtmp, mb_trapped() does is own wake_nearto() */
                     loudness = 40;
-                    if (Verbose(1, doorlock1)) {
+                    if (flags.verbose) {
                         Soundeffect(se_kaboom_door_explodes, 75);
                         if ((sawit || seeit) && !Unaware) {
                             pline("KABOOM!!  You see a door explode.");
@@ -1218,7 +1218,7 @@ doorlock(struct obj *otmp, coordxy x, coordxy y)
             unblock_point(x, y);
             seeit = cansee(x, y);
             newsym(x, y);
-            if (Verbose(1, doorlock2)) {
+            if (flags.verbose) {
                 if ((sawit || seeit) && !Unaware) {
                     pline_The("door crashes open!");
                 } else if (!Deaf) {
diff --git a/src/mhitm.c b/src/mhitm.c
index 17e55bdcd..e6a3d64a5 100644
--- a/src/mhitm.c
+++ b/src/mhitm.c
@@ -1154,7 +1154,7 @@ mon_poly(struct monst *magr, struct monst *mdef, int dmg)
         } else if (newcham(mdef, (struct permonst *) 0, NO_NC_FLAGS)) {
             if (gv.vis) { /* either seen or adjacent */
                 boolean was_seen = !!strcmpi("It", Before),
-                        verbosely = Verbose(1, monpoly1) || !was_seen;
+                        verbosely = flags.verbose || !was_seen;
 
                 if (canspotmon(mdef))
                     pline("%s%s%s turns into %s.", Before,
@@ -1174,7 +1174,7 @@ mon_poly(struct monst *magr, struct monst *mdef, int dmg)
                     (void) rloc(magr, RLOC_MSG);
             }
         } else {
-            if (gv.vis && Verbose(1, monpoly2))
+            if (gv.vis && flags.verbose)
                 pline1(nothing_happens);
         }
     }
@@ -1259,7 +1259,7 @@ mswingsm(
     struct monst *mdef, /* defender */
     struct obj *otemp)  /* attacker's weapon */
 {
-    if (Verbose(1, mswingsm) && !Blind && mon_visible(magr)) {
+    if (flags.verbose && !Blind && mon_visible(magr)) {
         boolean bash = (is_pole(otemp)
                         && dist2(magr->mx, magr->my, mdef->mx, mdef->my) <= 2);
 
diff --git a/src/mhitu.c b/src/mhitu.c
index 16c0b4856..a4494ca81 100644
--- a/src/mhitu.c
+++ b/src/mhitu.c
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ missmu(struct monst *mtmp, boolean nearmiss, struct attack *mattk)
         pline("%s pretends to be friendly.", Monnam(mtmp));
     else
         pline("%s %smisses!", Monnam(mtmp),
-              (nearmiss && Verbose(1, missmu)) ? "just " : "");
+              (nearmiss && flags.verbose) ? "just " : "");
 
     stop_occupation();
 }
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ mswings(
     struct obj *otemp,  /* attacker's weapon */
     boolean bash)       /* True: polearm used at too close range */
 {
-    if (Verbose(1, mswings) && !Blind && mon_visible(mtmp)) {
+    if (flags.verbose && !Blind && mon_visible(mtmp)) {
         pline("%s %s %s%s %s.", Monnam(mtmp), mswings_verb(otemp, bash),
               (otemp->quan > 1L) ? "one of " : "", mhis(mtmp), xname(otemp));
     }
@@ -187,7 +187,7 @@ wildmiss(struct monst *mtmp, struct attack *mattk)
 
     /* no map_invisible() -- no way to tell where _this_ is coming from */
 
-    if (!Verbose(1, wildmiss))
+    if (!flags.verbose)
         return;
     /* no feedback if hero doesn't see the monster's spot */
     if (!cansee(mtmp->mx, mtmp->my))
@@ -1488,7 +1488,7 @@ gulpmu(struct monst *mtmp, struct attack *mattk)
         You("get %s!", digests(mtmp->data) ? "regurgitated"
                        : enfolds(mtmp->data) ? "released"
                          : "expelled");
-        if (Verbose(1, gulpmu)
+        if (flags.verbose
             && (digests(mtmp->data) && Slow_digestion))
             pline("Obviously %s doesn't like your taste.", mon_nam(mtmp));
         expels(mtmp, mtmp->data, FALSE);
@@ -1536,7 +1536,7 @@ explmu(struct monst *mtmp, struct attack *mattk, boolean ufound)
                 make_blinded((long) tmp, FALSE);
                 if (!Blind)
                     Your1(vision_clears);
-            } else if (Verbose(1, explmu))
+            } else if (flags.verbose)
                 You("get the impression it was not terribly bright.");
         }
         break;
diff --git a/src/mon.c b/src/mon.c
index ee930f843..965a29d3d 100644
--- a/src/mon.c
+++ b/src/mon.c
@@ -1260,7 +1260,7 @@ meatmetal(struct monst *mtmp)
                     /* call distant_name() for its side-effects even when
                        !verbose so won't be printed */
                     otmpname = distant_name(otmp, doname);
-                    if (Verbose(1, meatmetal1))
+                    if (flags.verbose)
                         pline("%s eats %s!", Monnam(mtmp), otmpname);
                 }
                 /* The object's rustproofing is gone now */
@@ -1269,7 +1269,7 @@ meatmetal(struct monst *mtmp)
                 if (vis) {
                     /* (see above; format even if it won't be printed) */
                     otmpname = distant_name(otmp, doname);
-                    if (Verbose(1, meatmetal2))
+                    if (flags.verbose)
                         pline("%s spits %s out in disgust!",
                               Monnam(mtmp), otmpname);
                 }
@@ -1277,10 +1277,10 @@ meatmetal(struct monst *mtmp)
                 if (cansee(mtmp->mx, mtmp->my)) {
                     /* (see above; format even if it won't be printed) */
                     otmpname = distant_name(otmp, doname);
-                    if (Verbose(1, meatmetal3))
+                    if (flags.verbose)
                         pline("%s eats %s!", Monnam(mtmp), otmpname);
                 } else {
-                    if (Verbose(1, meatmetal4)) {
+                    if (flags.verbose) {
                         Soundeffect(se_crunching_sound, 50);
                         You_hear("a crunching sound.");
                     }
@@ -1385,7 +1385,7 @@ meatobj(struct monst* mtmp) /* for gelatinous cubes */
             if (cansee(mtmp->mx, mtmp->my)) {
                 /* (see above; distant_name() sometimes has side-effects */
                 otmpname = distant_name(otmp, doname);
-                if (Verbose(2, meatobj1))
+                if (flags.verbose)
                     pline("%s eats %s!", Monnam(mtmp), otmpname);
                 /* give this one even if !verbose */
                 if (otmp->oclass == SCROLL_CLASS
@@ -1393,7 +1393,7 @@ meatobj(struct monst* mtmp) /* for gelatinous cubes */
                     pline("Yum%c", otmp->blessed ? '!' : '.');
             } else {
                 Soundeffect(se_slurping_sound, 30);
-                if (Verbose(2, meatobj2))
+                if (flags.verbose)
                     You_hear("a slurping sound.");
             }
             m_consume_obj(mtmp, otmp);
@@ -1409,9 +1409,9 @@ meatobj(struct monst* mtmp) /* for gelatinous cubes */
     }
 
     if (ecount > 0) {
-        if (cansee(mtmp->mx, mtmp->my) && Verbose(2, meatobj3) && buf[0])
+        if (cansee(mtmp->mx, mtmp->my) && flags.verbose && buf[0])
             pline1(buf);
-        else if (Verbose(2, meatobj4))
+        else if (flags.verbose)
             You_hear("%s slurping sound%s.",
                      (ecount == 1) ? "a" : "several", plur(ecount));
     }
@@ -1467,11 +1467,11 @@ meatcorpse(
                the result won't be printed */
             char *otmpname = distant_name(otmp, doname);
 
-            if (Verbose(2, meatcorpse1))
+            if (flags.verbose)
                 pline("%s eats %s!", Monnam(mtmp), otmpname);
         } else {
             Soundeffect(se_masticating_sound, 50);
-            if (Verbose(2, meatcorpse2))
+            if (flags.verbose)
                 You_hear("a masticating sound.");
         }
 
@@ -1605,7 +1605,7 @@ mpickgold(register struct monst* mtmp)
         obj_extract_self(gold);
         add_to_minv(mtmp, gold);
         if (cansee(mtmp->mx, mtmp->my)) {
-            if (Verbose(2, mpickgold) && !mtmp->isgd)
+            if (flags.verbose && !mtmp->isgd)
                 pline("%s picks up some %s.", Monnam(mtmp),
                       mat_idx == GOLD ? "gold" : "money");
             newsym(mtmp->mx, mtmp->my);
@@ -1665,7 +1665,7 @@ mpickstuff(struct monst *mtmp)
                    from floor and subsequent pickup by mtmp */
                 char *otmpname = distant_name(otmp, doname);
 
-                if (Verbose(2, mpickstuff))
+                if (flags.verbose)
                     pline("%s picks up %s.", Monnam(mtmp), otmpname);
             }
             obj_extract_self(otmp3);      /* remove from floor */
@@ -3856,7 +3856,7 @@ peacefuls_respond(struct monst *mtmp)
                         alreadyfleeing = (mon->mflee || mon->mfleetim);
                         monflee(mon, rn2(50) + 25, TRUE, !exclaimed);
                         if (exclaimed) {
-                            if (Verbose(2, setmangry) && !alreadyfleeing) {
+                            if (flags.verbose && !alreadyfleeing) {
                                 Strcat(buf, " and then turns to flee.");
                                 needpunct = FALSE;
                             }
diff --git a/src/monmove.c b/src/monmove.c
index c46494702..7833795ee 100644
--- a/src/monmove.c
+++ b/src/monmove.c
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ static int vamp_shift(struct monst *, struct permonst *, boolean);
 boolean
 mb_trapped(struct monst *mtmp, boolean canseeit)
 {
-    if (Verbose(2, mb_trapped)) {
+    if (flags.verbose) {
         if (canseeit && !Unaware)
             pline("KABOOM!!  You see a door explode.");
         else if (!Deaf)
@@ -1714,7 +1714,7 @@ m_move(register struct monst *mtmp, int after)
                 }
                 if ((here->doormask & (D_LOCKED | D_CLOSED)) != 0
                     && amorphous(ptr)) {
-                    if (Verbose(2, m_move1) && canseemon(mtmp))
+                    if (flags.verbose && canseemon(mtmp))
                         pline("%s %s under the door.", Monnam(mtmp),
                               (ptr == &mons[PM_FOG_CLOUD]
                                || ptr->mlet == S_LIGHT) ? "flows" : "oozes");
@@ -1728,7 +1728,7 @@ m_move(register struct monst *mtmp, int after)
                         if (mb_trapped(mtmp, canseeit))
                             return MMOVE_DIED;
                     } else {
-                        if (Verbose(2, m_move2)) {
+                        if (flags.verbose) {
                             if (canseeit && canspotmon(mtmp)) {
                                 pline("%s unlocks and opens a door.",
                                       Monnam(mtmp));
@@ -1746,7 +1746,7 @@ m_move(register struct monst *mtmp, int after)
                         if (mb_trapped(mtmp, canseeit))
                             return MMOVE_DIED;
                     } else {
-                        if (Verbose(2, m_move3)) {
+                        if (flags.verbose) {
                             if (canseeit && canspotmon(mtmp)) {
                                 pline("%s opens a door.", Monnam(mtmp));
                             } else if (canseeit) {
@@ -1769,7 +1769,7 @@ m_move(register struct monst *mtmp, int after)
                         if (mb_trapped(mtmp, canseeit))
                             return MMOVE_DIED;
                     } else {
-                        if (Verbose(2, m_move4)) {
+                        if (flags.verbose) {
                             if (canseeit && canspotmon(mtmp)) {
                                 pline("%s smashes down a door.",
                                       Monnam(mtmp));
@@ -1796,7 +1796,7 @@ m_move(register struct monst *mtmp, int after)
                         pline("%s eats through the iron bars.", Monnam(mtmp));
                     dissolve_bars(mtmp->mx, mtmp->my);
                     return MMOVE_DONE;
-                } else if (Verbose(2, m_move5) && canseemon(mtmp))
+                } else if (flags.verbose && canseemon(mtmp))
                     Norep("%s %s %s the iron bars.", Monnam(mtmp),
                           /* pluralization fakes verb conjugation */
                           makeplural(locomotion(ptr, "pass")),
diff --git a/src/mthrowu.c b/src/mthrowu.c
index a0e07c0c6..efe8411db 100644
--- a/src/mthrowu.c
+++ b/src/mthrowu.c
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ thitu(
 
     if (u.uac + tlev <= (dieroll = rnd(20))) {
         ++gm.mesg_given;
-        if (Blind || !Verbose(2, thitu1)) {
+        if (Blind || !flags.verbose) {
             pline("It misses.");
         } else if (u.uac + tlev <= dieroll - 2) {
             if (onm != onmbuf)
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ thitu(
             You("are almost hit by %s.", onm);
         return 0;
     } else {
-        if (Blind || !Verbose(2, thitu2))
+        if (Blind || !flags.verbose)
             You("are hit%s", exclam(dam));
         else
             You("are hit by %s%s", onm, exclam(dam));
@@ -596,7 +596,7 @@ m_throw(
         clear_dknown(singleobj); /* singleobj->dknown = 0; */
 
     if ((singleobj->cursed || singleobj->greased) && (dx || dy) && !rn2(7)) {
-        if (canseemon(mon) && Verbose(2, m_throw)) {
+        if (canseemon(mon) && flags.verbose) {
             if (is_ammo(singleobj))
                 pline("%s misfires!", Monnam(mon));
             else
diff --git a/src/options.c b/src/options.c
index b6f5841f9..2d0a86a48 100644
--- a/src/options.c
+++ b/src/options.c
@@ -5215,7 +5215,7 @@ handler_menustyle(void)
     }
     destroy_nhwindow(tmpwin);
     chngd = (flags.menu_style != old_menu_style);
-    if (chngd || Verbose(2, handler_menustyle))
+    if (chngd || flags.verbose)
         pline("'menustyle' %s \"%s\".", chngd ? "changed to" : "is still",
               menutype[(int) flags.menu_style][0]);
     return optn_ok;
@@ -5302,7 +5302,7 @@ handler_autounlock(int optidx)
     }
     destroy_nhwindow(tmpwin);
     chngd = (flags.autounlock != oldflags);
-    if ((chngd || Verbose(2, handler_autounlock)) && give_opt_msg) {
+    if ((chngd || flags.verbose) && give_opt_msg) {
         optfn_autounlock(optidx, get_val, FALSE, buf, (char *) NULL);
         pline("'%s' %s '%s'.", optname,
               chngd ? "changed to" : "is still", buf);
@@ -5477,7 +5477,7 @@ handler_msg_window(void)
         }
         destroy_nhwindow(tmpwin);
         chngd = (iflags.prevmsg_window != old_prevmsg_window);
-        if (chngd || Verbose(2, handler_msg_window)) {
+        if (chngd || flags.verbose) {
             (void) optfn_msg_window(opt_msg_window, get_val,
                                     FALSE, buf, empty_optstr);
             pline("'msg_window' %.20s \"%.20s\".",
@@ -5759,8 +5759,7 @@ handler_whatis_coord(void)
              "", MENU_ITEMFLAGS_NONE);
     Sprintf(buf, "map: upper-left: <%d,%d>, lower-right: <%d,%d>%s",
             1, 0, COLNO - 1, ROWNO - 1,
-            Verbose(2, handler_whatis_coord1)
-                ? "; column 0 unused, off left edge" : "");
+            flags.verbose ? "; column 0 unused, off left edge" : "");
     add_menu(tmpwin, &nul_glyphinfo, &any, 0, 0,
              ATR_NONE, clr, buf, MENU_ITEMFLAGS_NONE);
     if (strcmp(windowprocs.name, "tty")) /* only show for non-tty */
@@ -5768,8 +5767,7 @@ handler_whatis_coord(void)
    "screen: row is offset to accommodate tty interface's use of top line",
                  MENU_ITEMFLAGS_NONE);
 #if COLNO == 80
-#define COL80ARG \
-    (Verbose(2, handler_whatis_coord2) ? "; column 80 is not used" : "")
+#define COL80ARG flags.verbose ? "; column 80 is not used" : ""
 #else
 #define COL80ARG ""
 #endif
diff --git a/src/pager.c b/src/pager.c
index 40f80e410..9be576708 100644
--- a/src/pager.c
+++ b/src/pager.c
@@ -1716,7 +1716,7 @@ do_look(int mode, coord *click_cc)
 
         if (from_screen || clicklook) {
             if (from_screen) {
-                if (Verbose(2, dolook))
+                if (flags.verbose)
                     pline("Please move the cursor to %s.",
                           what_is_an_unknown_object);
                 else
diff --git a/src/pickup.c b/src/pickup.c
index 6148d68ef..ea2f94509 100644
--- a/src/pickup.c
+++ b/src/pickup.c
@@ -368,7 +368,7 @@ describe_decor(void)
         if (strcmp(dfeature, "swamp") && ltyp != ICE)
             dfeature = an(dfeature);
 
-        if (Verbose(2, describe_decor1)) {
+        if (flags.verbose) {
             Sprintf(outbuf, "There is %s here.", dfeature);
         } else {
             if (dfeature != fbuf)
@@ -391,7 +391,7 @@ describe_decor(void)
                 if (!strcmpi(surf, "floor") || !strcmpi(surf, "ground"))
                     surf = "solid ground";
                 pline("%s %s %s.",
-                      Verbose(2, describe_decor2) ? "You are back" : "Back",
+                      flags.verbose ? "You are back" : "Back",
                       (Levitation || Flying) ? "over" : "on", surf);
             }
 
@@ -2340,7 +2340,7 @@ loot_mon(struct monst *mtmp, int *passed_info, boolean *prev_loot)
                 return 1;
             }
             extract_from_minvent(mtmp, otmp, TRUE, FALSE);
-            if (Verbose(2, loot_mon))
+            if (flags.verbose)
                 You("take %s off of %s.",
                     thesimpleoname(otmp), mon_nam(mtmp));
             otmp = hold_another_object(otmp, "You drop %s!", doname(otmp),
@@ -3388,8 +3388,7 @@ dotip(void)
         && (!iflags.menu_requested
             || (flags.menu_style == MENU_TRADITIONAL && boxes > 1))) {
         Sprintf(buf, "You can't tip %s while carrying so much.",
-                !Verbose(2, dotip)
-                    ? "a container" : (boxes > 1) ? "one" : "it");
+                !flags.verbose ? "a container" : (boxes > 1) ? "one" : "it");
         if (!check_capacity(buf) && able_to_loot(cc.x, cc.y, FALSE)) {
             if (boxes > 1) {
                 /* use menu to pick a container to tip */
diff --git a/src/potion.c b/src/potion.c
index 9b77d7593..f8792e5ea 100644
--- a/src/potion.c
+++ b/src/potion.c
@@ -489,7 +489,7 @@ ghost_from_bottle(void)
     }
     pline("As you open the bottle, an enormous %s emerges!",
           Hallucination ? rndmonnam(NULL) : (const char *) "ghost");
-    if (Verbose(3, ghost_from_bottle))
+    if (flags.verbose)
         You("are frightened to death, and unable to move.");
     nomul(-3);
     gm.multi_reason = "being frightened to death";
@@ -2253,7 +2253,7 @@ dodip(void)
             ; /* can't dip something into fountain or pool if can't reach */
         } else if (IS_FOUNTAIN(here)) {
             Snprintf(qbuf, sizeof(qbuf), "%s%s into the fountain?", Dip_,
-                     Verbose(3, dodip1) ? obuf : shortestname);
+                     flags.verbose ? obuf : shortestname);
             /* "Dip <the object> into the fountain?" */
             if (y_n(qbuf) == 'y') {
                 obj->pickup_prev = 0;
@@ -2265,7 +2265,7 @@ dodip(void)
             const char *pooltype = waterbody_name(u.ux, u.uy);
 
             Snprintf(qbuf, sizeof(qbuf), "%s%s into the %s?", Dip_,
-                     Verbose(3, dodip2) ? obuf : shortestname, pooltype);
+                     flags.verbose ? obuf : shortestname, pooltype);
             /* "Dip <the object> into the {pool, moat, &c}?" */
             if (y_n(qbuf) == 'y') {
                 if (Levitation) {
@@ -2289,7 +2289,7 @@ dodip(void)
 
     /* "What do you want to dip <the object> into? [xyz or ?*] " */
     Snprintf(qbuf, sizeof qbuf, "dip %s into",
-             Verbose(3, dodip3) ? obuf : shortestname);
+             flags.verbose ? obuf : shortestname);
     potion = getobj(qbuf, drink_ok, GETOBJ_NOFLAGS);
     if (!potion)
         return ECMD_CANCEL;
diff --git a/src/priest.c b/src/priest.c
index a7ac5573a..21350e71b 100644
--- a/src/priest.c
+++ b/src/priest.c
@@ -533,7 +533,7 @@ intemple(int roomno)
                 You("sense a presence close by!");
             mtmp->mpeaceful = 0;
             set_malign(mtmp);
-            if (Verbose(3, intemple))
+            if (flags.verbose)
                 You("are frightened to death, and unable to move.");
             nomul(-3);
             gm.multi_reason = "being terrified of a ghost";
diff --git a/src/read.c b/src/read.c
index 95cff4ac3..cfa04c0d6 100644
--- a/src/read.c
+++ b/src/read.c
@@ -360,7 +360,7 @@ doread(void)
 
     /* outrumor has its own blindness check */
     if (otyp == FORTUNE_COOKIE) {
-        if (Verbose(3, doread1))
+        if (flags.verbose)
             You("break up the cookie and throw away the pieces.");
         outrumor(bcsign(scroll), BY_COOKIE);
         if (!Blind)
@@ -387,8 +387,7 @@ doread(void)
             return ECMD_OK;
         }
         if (otyp == HAWAIIAN_SHIRT) {
-            pline("%s features %s.",
-                  Verbose(3, doread2) ? "The design" : "It",
+            pline("%s features %s.", flags.verbose ? "The design" : "It",
                   hawaiian_design(scroll, buf));
             return ECMD_TIME;
         }
@@ -401,7 +400,7 @@ doread(void)
         mesg = (otyp == T_SHIRT) ? tshirt_text(scroll, buf)
                                  : apron_text(scroll, buf);
         endpunct = "";
-        if (Verbose(3, doread3)) {
+        if (flags.verbose) {
             int ln = (int) strlen(mesg);
 
             /* we will be displaying a sentence; need ending punctuation */
@@ -465,7 +464,7 @@ doread(void)
         if (Blind) {
             You("feel the embossed numbers:");
         } else {
-            if (Verbose(3, doread4))
+            if (flags.verbose)
                 pline("It reads:");
             pline("\"%s\"",
                   scroll->oartifact
@@ -480,7 +479,7 @@ doread(void)
               ((int) scroll->o_id % 10),
               (!((int) scroll->o_id % 3)),
               (((int) scroll->o_id * 7) % 10),
-              (Verbose(3, doread5) || Blind) ? "." : "");
+              (flags.verbose || Blind) ? "." : "");
         if (!u.uconduct.literate++)
             livelog_printf(LL_CONDUCT,
                            "became literate by reading a credit card");
@@ -501,7 +500,7 @@ doread(void)
             You_cant(find_any_braille);
             return ECMD_OK;
         }
-        if (Verbose(3, doread6))
+        if (flags.verbose)
             pline("It reads:");
         Sprintf(buf, "%s", pmname(pm, NEUTRAL));
         pline("\"Magic Marker(TM) %s Red Ink Marker Pen.  Water Soluble.\"",
@@ -514,7 +513,7 @@ doread(void)
     } else if (scroll->oclass == COIN_CLASS) {
         if (Blind)
             You("feel the embossed words:");
-        else if (Verbose(3, doread7))
+        else if (flags.verbose)
             You("read:");
         pline("\"1 Zorkmid.  857 GUE.  In Frobs We Trust.\"");
         if (!u.uconduct.literate++)
@@ -2195,7 +2194,7 @@ drop_boulder_on_player(
                 pline("Fortunately, you are wearing a hard helmet.");
                 if (dmg > 2)
                     dmg = 2;
-            } else if (Verbose(3, drop_boulder_on_player)) {
+            } else if (flags.verbose) {
                 pline("%s does not protect you.", Yname2(uarmh));
             }
         }
@@ -2779,7 +2778,7 @@ do_genocide(
                      * circumstances.  Who's speaking?  Divine pronouncements
                      * aren't supposed to be hampered by deafness....
                      */
-                    if (Verbose(3, do_genocide))
+                    if (flags.verbose)
                         pline("A thunderous voice booms through the caverns:");
                     SetVoice((struct monst *) 0, 0, 80, voice_deity);
                     verbalize("No, mortal!  That will not be done.");
diff --git a/src/shk.c b/src/shk.c
index e7223b8ee..80d940007 100644
--- a/src/shk.c
+++ b/src/shk.c
@@ -404,7 +404,7 @@ call_kops(struct monst *shkp, boolean nearshop)
               && (gm.mvitals[PM_KOP_KAPTAIN].mvflags & G_GONE));
 
     if (!angry_guards(!!Deaf) && nokops) {
-        if (Verbose(3, call_kops1) && !Deaf)
+        if (flags.verbose && !Deaf)
             pline("But no one seems to respond to it.");
         return;
     }
@@ -420,14 +420,14 @@ call_kops(struct monst *shkp, boolean nearshop)
 
         if (nearshop) {
             /* Create swarm around you, if you merely "stepped out" */
-            if (Verbose(3, call_kops2))
+            if (flags.verbose)
                 pline_The("Keystone Kops appear!");
             mm.x = u.ux;
             mm.y = u.uy;
             makekops(&mm);
             return;
         }
-        if (Verbose(3, call_kops3))
+        if (flags.verbose)
             pline_The("Keystone Kops are after you!");
         /* Create swarm near down staircase (hinders return to level) */
         if (isok(sx, sy)) {
diff --git a/src/steal.c b/src/steal.c
index 1c2339c40..2f4476566 100644
--- a/src/steal.c
+++ b/src/steal.c
@@ -764,7 +764,7 @@ relobj(
     } /* isgd && has gold */
 
     while ((otmp = (is_pet ? droppables(mtmp) : mtmp->minvent)) != 0) {
-        mdrop_obj(mtmp, otmp, is_pet && Verbose(1, relobj));
+        mdrop_obj(mtmp, otmp, is_pet && flags.verbose);
     }
 
     if (show && cansee(omx, omy))
diff --git a/src/teleport.c b/src/teleport.c
index 1f98f8b0c..cd935122f 100644
--- a/src/teleport.c
+++ b/src/teleport.c
@@ -518,7 +518,7 @@ teleds(coordxy nux, coordxy nuy, int teleds_flags)
 
     /* this used to take place sooner, but if a --More-- prompt was issued
        then the old map display was shown instead of the new one */
-    if (is_teleport && Verbose(2, teleds))
+    if (is_teleport && flags.verbose)
         You("materialize in %s location!",
             (nux == u.ux0 && nuy == u.uy0) ? "the same" : "a different");
     /* if terrain type changes, levitation or flying might become blocked
@@ -1370,9 +1370,8 @@ level_tele(void)
     }
 
     schedule_goto(&newlevel, UTOTYPE_NONE, (char *) 0,
-                  Verbose(2, level_tele)
-                      ? "You materialize on a different level!"
-                      : (char *) 0);
+                  flags.verbose ? "You materialize on a different level!"
+                                : (char *) 0);
 #if 0   /* always wait until end of turn to change level, otherwise code
          * that references monsters as this call stack unwinds won't be
          * able to access them reliably; the do-the-change-now code here
diff --git a/src/trap.c b/src/trap.c
index 32b161e4e..6fd5d0028 100644
--- a/src/trap.c
+++ b/src/trap.c
@@ -245,13 +245,13 @@ erode_obj(
     } else if (!erosion_matters(otmp)) {
         return ER_NOTHING;
     } else if (!vulnerable || (otmp->oerodeproof && otmp->rknown)) {
-        if (Verbose(3, erode_obj1) && print && (uvictim || vismon))
+        if (flags.verbose && print && (uvictim || vismon))
             pline("%s %s %s not affected by %s.",
                   uvictim ? "Your" : s_suffix(Monnam(victim)),
                   ostr, vtense(ostr, "are"), bythe[type]);
         return ER_NOTHING;
     } else if (otmp->oerodeproof || (otmp->blessed && !rnl(4))) {
-        if (Verbose(3, erode_obj2) && (print || otmp->oerodeproof)
+        if (flags.verbose && (print || otmp->oerodeproof)
             && (uvictim || vismon || visobj))
             pline("Somehow, %s %s %s not affected by the %s.",
                   uvictim ? "your"
@@ -336,7 +336,7 @@ erode_obj(
         delobj(otmp);
         return ER_DESTROYED;
     } else {
-        if (Verbose(3, erode_obj3) && print) {
+        if (flags.verbose && print) {
             if (uvictim)
                 Your("%s %s completely %s.",
                      ostr, vtense(ostr, Blind ? "feel" : "look"), msg[type]);
@@ -1213,7 +1213,7 @@ trapeffect_rocktrap(
                 } else if (hard_helmet(uarmh)) {
                     pline("Fortunately, you are wearing a hard helmet.");
                     dmg = 2;
-                } else if (Verbose(3, trapeffect_rocktrap)) {
+                } else if (flags.verbose) {
                     pline("%s does not protect you.", Yname2(uarmh));
                 }
             } else if (passes_rocks(gy.youmonst.data)) {
@@ -3946,7 +3946,7 @@ climb_pit(void)
             pitname);
         fill_pit(u.ux, u.uy);
         gv.vision_full_recalc = 1; /* vision limits change */
-    } else if (u.dz || Verbose(3, climb_pit)) {
+    } else if (u.dz || flags.verbose) {
         /* these should use 'pitname' rather than "pit" for hallucination
            but that would nullify Norep (this message can be repeated
            many times without further user intervention by using a run
@@ -4789,7 +4789,7 @@ drown(void)
 
     if (Amphibious || Breathless || Swimming) {
         if (Amphibious || Breathless) {
-            if (Verbose(3, drown))
+            if (flags.verbose)
                 pline("But you aren't drowning.");
             if (!Is_waterlevel(&u.uz)) {
                 if (Hallucination)
diff --git a/src/uhitm.c b/src/uhitm.c
index 911f16171..636a87b70 100644
--- a/src/uhitm.c
+++ b/src/uhitm.c
@@ -523,7 +523,7 @@ do_attack(struct monst *mtmp)
 
     if (gu.unweapon) {
         gu.unweapon = FALSE;
-        if (Verbose(4, do_attack)) {
+        if (flags.verbose) {
             if (uwep)
                 You("begin bashing monsters with %s.", yname(uwep));
             else if (!cantwield(gy.youmonst.data))
@@ -587,7 +587,7 @@ known_hitum(
     if (go.override_confirmation) {
         /* this may need to be generalized if weapons other than
            Stormbringer acquire similar anti-social behavior... */
-        if (Verbose(4, known_hitum))
+        if (flags.verbose)
             Your("bloodthirsty blade attacks!");
     }
 
@@ -1550,7 +1550,7 @@ hmon_hitmon_splitmon(
 
         if ((mclone = clone_mon(mon, 0, 0)) != 0) {
             withwhat[0] = '\0';
-            if (u.twoweap && Verbose(4, hmon_hitmon1))
+            if (u.twoweap && flags.verbose)
                 Sprintf(withwhat, " with %s", yname(obj));
             pline("%s divides as you hit it%s!", Monnam(mon), withwhat);
             hmd->hittxt = TRUE;
@@ -1571,7 +1571,7 @@ hmon_hitmon_msg_hit(
                 && gm.m_shot.o == obj->otyp))) {
         if (hmd->thrown)
             hit(mshot_xname(obj), mon, exclam(hmd->dmg));
-        else if (!Verbose(4, hmon_hitmon2))
+        else if (!flags.verbose)
             You("hit it.");
         else /* hand_to_hand */
             You("%s %s%s",
@@ -2771,7 +2771,7 @@ mhitm_ad_tlpt(
         if (!mhitm_mgc_atk_negated(magr, mdef, FALSE)) {
             You("are not affected.");
         } else {
-            if (Verbose(4, mhitm_ad_tlpt))
+            if (flags.verbose)
                 Your("position suddenly seems %suncertain!",
                      (Teleport_control && !Stunned && !unconscious()) ? ""
                      : "very ");
@@ -3230,7 +3230,7 @@ mhitm_ad_wrap(
                     pline("%s is being crushed.", Monnam(mdef));
             } else {
                 mhm->damage = 0;
-                if (Verbose(4, mhitm_ad_wrap1)) {
+                if (flags.verbose) {
                     if (coil && !tailmiss)
                         You("brush against %s.", mon_nam(mdef));
                     else
@@ -3271,7 +3271,7 @@ mhitm_ad_wrap(
                 }
             } else {
                 mhm->damage = 0;
-                if (Verbose(4, mhitm_ad_wrap2)) {
+                if (flags.verbose) {
                     if (coil)
                         pline("%s brushes against you.", Monnam(magr));
                     else
@@ -4360,7 +4360,7 @@ mhitm_ad_dgst(
             mhm->done = TRUE;
             return;
         }
-        if (Verbose(4, mhitm_ad_dgst) && !Deaf) {
+        if (flags.verbose && !Deaf) {
             /* Soundeffect? */
             SetVoice(magr, 0, 80, 0);
             verbalize("Burrrrp!");
@@ -4702,7 +4702,7 @@ damageum(
             You_feel("embarrassed for a moment.");
             if (mhm.damage)
                 xkilled(mdef, XKILL_NOMSG);
-        } else if (!Verbose(4, damageum)) {
+        } else if (!flags.verbose) {
             You("destroy it!");
             if (mhm.damage)
                 xkilled(mdef, XKILL_NOMSG);
@@ -5035,7 +5035,7 @@ missum(
 
     if (could_seduce(&gy.youmonst, mdef, mattk))
         You("pretend to be friendly to %s.", mon_nam(mdef));
-    else if (canspotmon(mdef) && Verbose(4, missum))
+    else if (canspotmon(mdef) && flags.verbose)
         You("miss %s.", mon_nam(mdef));
     else
         You("miss it.");
@@ -5444,7 +5444,7 @@ hmonas(struct monst *mon)
                         if (mattk->aatyp == AT_CLAW)
                             verb = "hit"; /* not "claws" */
                         You("%s %s.", verb, mon_nam(mon));
-                        if (silverhit && Verbose(4, hmonas1))
+                        if (silverhit && flags.verbose)
                             silver_sears(&gy.youmonst, mon, silverhit);
                     }
                     sum[i] = damageum(mon, mattk, specialdmg);
@@ -5508,7 +5508,7 @@ hmonas(struct monst *mon)
                    choking hug; deals damage but never grabs hold */
                 if (specialdmg) {
                     You("%s %s%s", verb, mon_nam(mon), exclam(specialdmg));
-                    if (silverhit && Verbose(4, hmonas2))
+                    if (silverhit && flags.verbose)
                         silver_sears(&gy.youmonst, mon, silverhit);
                     sum[i] = damageum(mon, mattk, specialdmg);
                 } else {
@@ -5526,7 +5526,7 @@ hmonas(struct monst *mon)
                       byhand ? "throttled" : "crushed",
                       /* extra feedback for non-breather being choked */
                       unconcerned ? " but doesn't seem concerned" : "");
-                if (silverhit && Verbose(4, hmonas3))
+                if (silverhit && flags.verbose)
                     silver_sears(&gy.youmonst, mon, silverhit);
                 sum[i] = damageum(mon, mattk, specialdmg);
             } else if (i >= 2 && (sum[i - 1] > M_ATTK_MISS)
@@ -5538,7 +5538,7 @@ hmonas(struct monst *mon)
                     uunstick();
                 You("grab %s!", mon_nam(mon));
                 set_ustuck(mon);
-                if (silverhit && Verbose(4, hmonas4))
+                if (silverhit && flags.verbose)
                     silver_sears(&gy.youmonst, mon, silverhit);
                 sum[i] = damageum(mon, mattk, specialdmg);
             }
@@ -5690,7 +5690,7 @@ passive(
         break;
     case AD_ACID:
         if (mhitb && rn2(2)) {
-            if (Blind || !Verbose(4, passive))
+            if (Blind || !flags.verbose)
                 You("are splashed!");
             else
                 You("are splashed by %s %s!", s_suffix(mon_nam(mon)),
@@ -6091,7 +6091,7 @@ flash_hits_mon(struct monst *mtmp,
                 mtmp->mcansee = 0;
                 mtmp->mblinded = (tmp < 3) ? 0 : rnd(1 + 50 / tmp);
             }
-        } else if (Verbose(4, flash_hits_mon) && useeit) {
+        } else if (flags.verbose && useeit) {
             if (lev->lit)
                 pline("The flash of light shines on %s.", mon_nam(mtmp));
             else
diff --git a/src/wield.c b/src/wield.c
index c32a11489..c6da6787b 100644
--- a/src/wield.c
+++ b/src/wield.c
@@ -220,7 +220,7 @@ ready_weapon(struct obj *wep)
         }
 
         setuwep(wep);
-        if (was_twoweap && !u.twoweap && Verbose(1, ready_weapon)) {
+        if (was_twoweap && !u.twoweap && flags.verbose) {
             /* skip this message if we already got "empty handed" one above;
                also, Null is not safe for neither TWOWEAPOK() or bimanual() */
             if (uwep)
@@ -687,7 +687,7 @@ wield_tool(struct obj *obj,
         return FALSE;
     }
     if (welded(uwep)) {
-        if (Verbose(1, wield_tool)) {
+        if (flags.verbose) {
             const char *hand = body_part(HAND);
 
             if (bimanual(uwep))
diff --git a/src/worn.c b/src/worn.c
index 96ba2ddd2..392cdead0 100644
--- a/src/worn.c
+++ b/src/worn.c
@@ -327,7 +327,7 @@ mon_adjust_speed(
         if (petrify) {
             /* mimic the player's petrification countdown; "slowing down"
                even if fast movement rate retained via worn speed boots */
-            if (Verbose(3, mon_adjust_speed))
+            if (flags.verbose)
                 pline("%s is slowing down.", Monnam(mon));
         } else if (adjust > 0 || mon->mspeed == MFAST)
             pline("%s is suddenly moving %sfaster.", Monnam(mon), howmuch);
diff --git a/src/zap.c b/src/zap.c
index 0af692c5e..dbc1a1d0d 100644
--- a/src/zap.c
+++ b/src/zap.c
@@ -3433,7 +3433,7 @@ hit(const char *str,    /* zap text or missile name */
     const char *force)  /* usually either "." or "!" via exclam() */
 {
     boolean verbosely = (mtmp == &gy.youmonst
-                         || (Verbose(3, hit)
+                         || (flags.verbose
                              && (cansee(gb.bhitpos.x, gb.bhitpos.y)
                                  || canspotmon(mtmp) || engulfing_u(mtmp))));
 
@@ -3449,7 +3449,7 @@ miss(const char *str, struct monst *mtmp)
 {
     pline("%s %s %s.", The(str), vtense(str, "miss"),
           ((cansee(gb.bhitpos.x, gb.bhitpos.y) || canspotmon(mtmp))
-           && Verbose(3, miss)) ? mon_nam(mtmp) : "it");
+           && flags.verbose) ? mon_nam(mtmp) : "it");
 }
 
 static void
@@ -5965,7 +5965,7 @@ makewish(void)
 
     promptbuf[0] = '\0';
     nothing = cg.zeroobj; /* lint suppression; only its address matters */
-    if (Verbose(3, makewish))
+    if (flags.verbose)
         You("may wish for an object.");
  retry:
     Strcpy(promptbuf, "For what do you wish");