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To '''call''' (or '''name''') a [[monster]], press {{kbd|shift|c}}. These are a few reasons to name a monster: | To '''call''' (or '''name''') a [[monster]], press {{kbd|shift|c}}. These are a few reasons to name a monster: | ||
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* Reminders (naming a monster you know is permanently blind, etc.) | * Reminders (naming a monster you know is permanently blind, etc.) | ||
* Allows you to differentiate same-race monsters in a group (to find out which one is carrying the [[wand of fire]], etc.) | * Allows you to differentiate same-race monsters in a group (to find out which one is carrying the [[wand of fire]], etc.) | ||
| − | * Allows you to abuse the [[Astral call bug]] ( | + | * Allows you to abuse the [[Astral call bug]] (though this is fixed in most variants and on [[nethack.alt.org]]) |
* When trying to tame a magic-resistant monster like a [[master mind flayer]], you might get large quantities of pets - name these so you don't accidentally sacrifice one. | * When trying to tame a magic-resistant monster like a [[master mind flayer]], you might get large quantities of pets - name these so you don't accidentally sacrifice one. | ||
* Leave a funny death message (killed by a soldier ant called Go Team Ants) | * Leave a funny death message (killed by a soldier ant called Go Team Ants) | ||
* Let the [[MSGTYPE]] [[option]] filter away pet battle messages. | * Let the [[MSGTYPE]] [[option]] filter away pet battle messages. | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.roguelike.nethack/browse_frm/thread/23bcf16e5d8d4e26/96cbd6241d0dfe42#96cbd6241d0dfe42 rgrn: Pet naming conventions] | *[http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.roguelike.nethack/browse_frm/thread/23bcf16e5d8d4e26/96cbd6241d0dfe42#96cbd6241d0dfe42 rgrn: Pet naming conventions] | ||
[[Category:Commands]] | [[Category:Commands]] | ||
Revision as of 11:48, 1 May 2013
- For calling an object (class), see name.
To call (or name) a monster, press shift + c. These are a few reasons to name a monster:
- Roleplay (renaming your pet)
- Reminders (naming a monster you know is permanently blind, etc.)
- Allows you to differentiate same-race monsters in a group (to find out which one is carrying the wand of fire, etc.)
- Allows you to abuse the Astral call bug (though this is fixed in most variants and on nethack.alt.org)
- When trying to tame a magic-resistant monster like a master mind flayer, you might get large quantities of pets - name these so you don't accidentally sacrifice one.
- Leave a funny death message (killed by a soldier ant called Go Team Ants)
- Let the MSGTYPE option filter away pet battle messages.
