Difference between revisions of "Moat"
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The [[Fort Ludios]], the [[Castle]] and the [[Wizard of Yendor]]'s room are surrounded by moats. Swamps are found on [[Juiblex]]'s and [[Medusa]]'s level and pools are formed, for example, when a [[fountain]] is broken with a [[pick-axe]]. | The [[Fort Ludios]], the [[Castle]] and the [[Wizard of Yendor]]'s room are surrounded by moats. Swamps are found on [[Juiblex]]'s and [[Medusa]]'s level and pools are formed, for example, when a [[fountain]] is broken with a [[pick-axe]]. | ||
| − | Many [[sea monster]]s live in water areas. They will try to grab you and drown you. To avoid this, you should wear an [[oilskin cloak]] or just [[grease]]d armor. In case this is not an option, you should have some [[escape item]]s in your inventory. | + | Many [[sea monster]]s live in water areas. They will try to grab you and drown you. To avoid this, you should wear an [[oilskin cloak]] or just [[grease]]d armor. If you can detect the sea monsters from afar, you may kill them with some [[missile]]s or [[polearm]]s. In case this is not an option, you should have some [[escape item]]s in your inventory. |
==Passing moats== | ==Passing moats== | ||
Water squares can be passed several ways. You may | Water squares can be passed several ways. You may | ||
| + | *[[jumping|jump]] over it | ||
*[[levitation|levitate]] over them | *[[levitation|levitate]] over them | ||
*freeze them with a [[wand of cold]] or [[cone of cold]] (creating [[ice]]) | *freeze them with a [[wand of cold]] or [[cone of cold]] (creating [[ice]]) | ||
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*[[saddle]] and [[ride]] a flying [[pet]] monster | *[[saddle]] and [[ride]] a flying [[pet]] monster | ||
*jump into it and hope to climb up to the opposing side | *jump into it and hope to climb up to the opposing side | ||
| + | *get [[punishment|punished]], pick up your [[iron ball]] and throw it over the moat, having the ball pull you along | ||
[[Category:Dungeon features]] | [[Category:Dungeon features]] | ||
Revision as of 18:10, 14 August 2006
Moats, pools and swamps, }, are bodies of water. Entering a water square without any precautions causes you to "Sink like a rock!" but if there is floor next to the water, you will climb there and not drown. If your burden status is at least stressed, you will automatically dump some of your gear to lose weight and avoid drowning. However, your objects may become wet.
The Fort Ludios, the Castle and the Wizard of Yendor's room are surrounded by moats. Swamps are found on Juiblex's and Medusa's level and pools are formed, for example, when a fountain is broken with a pick-axe.
Many sea monsters live in water areas. They will try to grab you and drown you. To avoid this, you should wear an oilskin cloak or just greased armor. If you can detect the sea monsters from afar, you may kill them with some missiles or polearms. In case this is not an option, you should have some escape items in your inventory.
Passing moats
Water squares can be passed several ways. You may
- jump over it
- levitate over them
- freeze them with a wand of cold or cone of cold (creating ice)
- push a boulder into it and fill it
- wear water walking boots and walk over it
- teleport around it (often not a choice, as many moats are on no-teleport levels)
- wear an amulet of magical breathing and walk in it (your objects will become wet)
- polymorph into a flying or swimming monster
- saddle and ride a flying pet monster
- jump into it and hope to climb up to the opposing side
- get punished, pick up your iron ball and throw it over the moat, having the ball pull you along
