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| − | A '''lithivore''' is a | + | A '''lithivore''' is a monster attribute that appears in [[SlashTHEM]] and [[GnollHack]]. Lithivorous monsters are capable of eating [[bone]], [[gemstone]], [[glass]] and [[mineral]]s. |
| − | The presence of a [[YAFM]] in the source code of ''[[NetHack]]'' for eating a [[flint stone]] suggests that the DevTeam may have considered including the ability to eat stone at some point - this is considered a [[deferred feature]], since it has yet to be implemented as of the latest stable version.{{refsrc|src/eat.c|2143|version=NetHack 3.6. | + | The presence of a [[YAFM]] in the source code of ''[[NetHack]]'' for eating a [[flint stone]] suggests that the DevTeam may have considered including the ability to eat stone at some point - this is considered a [[deferred feature]], since it has yet to be implemented as of the latest stable version.{{refsrc|src/eat.c|2143|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} SlashTHEM prints this message whenever you eat a non-[[cursed]] flint stone.<ref name="flint">[https://github.com/Soviet5lo/SlashTHEM/blob/v0.9.6/src/eat.c#L2376 SlashTHEM 0.9.6 eat.c, line 2376]</ref> |
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Lithivores can eat any items made of glass, mineral, bone or gemstone - this includes (but is not limited to) all [[gem]]s, [[rock]]s and [[gray stone]]s, as well as all [[potion]]s, [[crysknives]] and mineral [[ring]]s; eating a potion is the same as [[quaff]]ing one in practice. These objects are also considered [[treat]]s for [[pet]] lithivores. Polymorphing into a lithivore allows you to eat the same types of objects. | Lithivores can eat any items made of glass, mineral, bone or gemstone - this includes (but is not limited to) all [[gem]]s, [[rock]]s and [[gray stone]]s, as well as all [[potion]]s, [[crysknives]] and mineral [[ring]]s; eating a potion is the same as [[quaff]]ing one in practice. These objects are also considered [[treat]]s for [[pet]] lithivores. Polymorphing into a lithivore allows you to eat the same types of objects. | ||
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| + | In SlashTHEM, the following monsters are lithivores: | ||
* [[Rock mole]]s | * [[Rock mole]]s | ||
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* [[Xorn]]s | * [[Xorn]]s | ||
* [[Greater xorn]]s | * [[Greater xorn]]s | ||
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| + | ===GnollHack=== | ||
| + | In GnollHack, the following monsters are lithivores: | ||
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| + | * Rock moles | ||
| + | * [[baby purple worm]] | ||
| + | * [[purple worm]] | ||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
| − | [[ | + | In SlashTHEM, [[rock]]s are by far the most common type of lithivorous 'food' a player will encounter, and make a plentiful source of nutrition for a pet lithivore - a single rock alone provides 250 points of nutrition. However, valuable tools such as [[unicorn horn]]s, [[figurine]]s and [[crystal ball]]s can be eaten as well, so avoid leaving them around such monsters (particularly [[pet]]s) if possible. |
Players may also [[polymorph]] into lithivoric monsters such as xorns for relatively standard reasons such as [[eating jewelry]], as well as somewhat more unorthodox uses - e.g., you can eat away an annoying [[loadstone]] weighing you down. | Players may also [[polymorph]] into lithivoric monsters such as xorns for relatively standard reasons such as [[eating jewelry]], as well as somewhat more unorthodox uses - e.g., you can eat away an annoying [[loadstone]] weighing you down. | ||
==Messages== | ==Messages== | ||
| + | ===SlashTHEM=== | ||
{{message|You hear a grating sound.|A monster is eating stone somewhere on this level.}} | {{message|You hear a grating sound.|A monster is eating stone somewhere on this level.}} | ||
{{message|Yabba-dabba-delicious!|You ate a non-cursed flint stone while in the form of a lithivore; this [[exercise]]s [[constitution]].<ref name="flint"/>}} | {{message|Yabba-dabba-delicious!|You ate a non-cursed flint stone while in the form of a lithivore; this [[exercise]]s [[constitution]].<ref name="flint"/>}} | ||
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<references/> | <references/> | ||
{{variant-343}} | {{variant-343}} | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:SlashTHEM monster attributes]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:GnollHack monster attributes]] |
Revision as of 03:04, 11 February 2024
A lithivore is a monster attribute that appears in SlashTHEM and GnollHack. Lithivorous monsters are capable of eating bone, gemstone, glass and minerals.
The presence of a YAFM in the source code of NetHack for eating a flint stone suggests that the DevTeam may have considered including the ability to eat stone at some point - this is considered a deferred feature, since it has yet to be implemented as of the latest stable version.[1] SlashTHEM prints this message whenever you eat a non-cursed flint stone.[2]
Contents
Description
Lithivores can eat any items made of glass, mineral, bone or gemstone - this includes (but is not limited to) all gems, rocks and gray stones, as well as all potions, crysknives and mineral rings; eating a potion is the same as quaffing one in practice. These objects are also considered treats for pet lithivores. Polymorphing into a lithivore allows you to eat the same types of objects.
SlashTHEM
In SlashTHEM, the following monsters are lithivores:
- Rock moles
- Baby and adult stone dragons
- Xorns
- Greater xorns
GnollHack
In GnollHack, the following monsters are lithivores:
- Rock moles
- baby purple worm
- purple worm
Strategy
In SlashTHEM, rocks are by far the most common type of lithivorous 'food' a player will encounter, and make a plentiful source of nutrition for a pet lithivore - a single rock alone provides 250 points of nutrition. However, valuable tools such as unicorn horns, figurines and crystal balls can be eaten as well, so avoid leaving them around such monsters (particularly pets) if possible.
Players may also polymorph into lithivoric monsters such as xorns for relatively standard reasons such as eating jewelry, as well as somewhat more unorthodox uses - e.g., you can eat away an annoying loadstone weighing you down.
Messages
SlashTHEM
- You hear a grating sound.
- A monster is eating stone somewhere on this level.
- Yabba-dabba-delicious!
- You ate a non-cursed flint stone while in the form of a lithivore; this exercises constitution.[2]
