Since the thread in OOC was sort of successful, I thought I'd bring the idea to suggestions before putting any further work into it. 

I can imagine this is something that admins would like to have more of in the game anyway, it's just getting the content together and finding time to implement. It would probably be a very tedious job adjusting the code. I'm assuming it is already desired by the short verses we already get when failing a JB, or the recent(ish) wack back descriptions. 

I like reading those, it reminds me of what the game is trying to help us experience rather than just a +1. 

So, I propose that we as a community clobber together a few dozen tiny 1-2 liners to describe the successes and failurs of as many elements of the game as possible. These could then either, appear the first time a player performs an action, at random times or all the time. I'd say random times would be most effective, because just when you think you know the result of your crime, you need to double check the text to be sure. 

Some examples:

OC's are a great opportunity for this, I once RP'd some family members and myself failing one in the streets to try and create the image in the imaginations of our players...

The last man bolts through the door and gives the signal. Your gang hurl their projectiles through the window and the bar lights up in a brilliant fireball. You feel the heat of the flames on your face, while around you the rest of the gang cheers.

And of course a failure...

The gates of the depot slam shut, now we're like rats in a cage. You watch helplessly as members of the gang are battered into submission, before being tackled to the ground yourself by three over zealous officers.

I know we're all probably fond of the simple 1. Success! message, however, consider...

1. You pull the wire tight, his face turns purple. The kicking and struggling is almost comedic as the life drains from your target. At the last second you release your grip, they roll over gasping, arms outstretched. You pull the trigger. Success! Dat bum's swimmin with da fishes.

or...

1. Despite the shots fired, your target lurches forward. their hands wrap around your throat, the pressure is unreal. Landing hard on the floor, your hand finds something solid. You strike it over their head. Over, and over, and over. Finally, you can breath again. Success! Dat bum's swimmin with da fishes.

Possibilities really are endless. It depends on what type of experience we want to create. I'm happy to write as many of these as required, I enjoy it, but it's your game too...