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Ion frigate: move wikilink

2023-10-09T06:36:24Z

move wikilink

Ion frigate: moved limitations to description - it makes more sense there; leaving ghosts as a separate section, since that's more a difference than a limitation

2023-10-09T06:35:47Z

moved limitations to description - it makes more sense there; leaving ghosts as a separate section, since that's more a difference than a limitation

Ion frigate: added ghosts - another "I played this game for 15+ years" moment, ghost names are just ordinary names - their grammar is special-cased, but they aren't fixed like uniques

2023-10-09T06:33:09Z

added ghosts - another "I played this game for 15+ years" moment, ghost names are just ordinary names - their grammar is special-cased, but they aren't fixed like uniques

Ion frigate: presuming you survive the first shot

2023-08-23T01:32:22Z

presuming you survive the first shot

Umbire the Phantom: some sectioning

2023-07-23T22:24:09Z

some sectioning

Cathartes: /* Limitations */ you can rename Vlad in 3.6+ though

2023-07-23T22:18:08Z

‎Limitations: you can rename Vlad in 3.6+ though

Cathartes: mention named corpses, version, references section

2023-07-23T22:09:35Z

mention named corpses, version, references section

Cathartes: /* Limitations */ add ref; also, reviving the renamed the statue/corpse of a unique monster doesn't preserve the new name after 3.6.1

2023-07-23T22:06:06Z

‎Limitations: add ref; also, reviving the renamed the statue/corpse of a unique monster doesn't preserve the new name after 3.6.1

Ion frigate: ambiguous clause

2023-07-23T06:59:21Z

ambiguous clause

Ion frigate: You can actually use single or double quotes in a monster name, but this is more legible

2023-07-23T06:55:43Z

You can actually use single or double quotes in a monster name, but this is more legible

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 ===Limitations===
-* Unique monsters will resist the naming attempt (this was the basis of the Astral call bug).{{refsrc|src/do_name.c|1204|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+* Unique monsters will resist the naming attempt (this was the basis of the [[Astral call bug]]).{{refsrc|src/do_name.c|1204|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 ** Prior to NetHack 3.6.1, this could be worked around by petrifying the unique monster, naming the statue, and un-petrifying it.  This was fixed in {{commit|9b4d52397ca73b88d6e104664f411ce6c2a4eede}}, which prevented revived unique monsters from taking the player-assigned name of their statue or corpse.  Amusingly, the monster will still resist further attempts at calling it, including attempts to remove its new name.
 *** You can rename a shapeshifted [[Vlad the Impaler]] because his shapeshifted form doesn't count as unique, but he will not accept any new names (or attempts to remove his new name) when he reverts to base form.
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 * Reminders (naming a monster you know is permanently blind, etc.)
 * Allows you to differentiate same-race monsters in a group (to remember which one is carrying the [[wand of fire]], etc.)
-* In [[3.4.3]] and some derived variants, allows you to abuse the [[Astral call bug]] (though this is fixed in most variants and on [[nethack.alt.org]])
+* In [[3.4.3]] and some derived variants, 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, such as "Killed by a soldier ant called Go Team Ants" or "Killed by a goblin called Bob (with the Amulet)"

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 ===Ghosts===
 [[Ghost]]s are a special case: a named ghost will be described as "<name>'s ghost" rather than simply "<name>".  All ghosts [[Ghost#Ghost names|start with a name]], the set of possible names depending on where and how the ghost is generated, but they can be renamed like any other monster.  Clearing a ghost's name will cause the game to simply refer to it as "the ghost", similar to any other unnamed monster.
 ==Uses==
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 * Liven up the dungeon a bit with some strange messages, such as "You miss going outside" or "'You are an extremely poor conversationalist', the gnome grunts."
 * Let the [[MSGTYPE]] [[option]] filter away pet battle messages.
 ==External links==

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	When prompted to enter a name for a monster, simply pressing enter without giving a name will cancel the calling attempt, but entering a name consisting only of blank spaces will "clear" its name.		When prompted to enter a name for a monster, simply pressing enter without giving a name will cancel the calling attempt, but entering a name consisting only of blank spaces will "clear" its name.
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		+	===Ghosts===
		+	[[Ghost]]s are a special case: a named ghost will be described as "<name>'s ghost" rather than simply "<name>". All ghosts [[Ghost#Ghost names\|start with a name]], the set of possible names depending on where and how the ghost is generated, but they can be renamed like any other monster. Clearing a ghost's name will cause the game to simply refer to it as "the ghost", similar to any other unnamed monster.

	==Uses==		==Uses==

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 * 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 differentiate same-race monsters in a group (to remember which one is carrying the [[wand of fire]], etc.)
 * In [[3.4.3]] and some derived variants, 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.

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 {{for|calling an object (class)|name}}
-To '''call''' (or '''name''') a [[monster]], press {{kbd|shift|c}}. This will change most messages regarding that monster to use only the monster's name (i.e. "Bob hits!", rather than "The goblin hits!").  [[farlook|Looking]] at a called monster will describe it as "A <monster> called <name>", revealing what type of monster it is.  While calling is  most common for [[pet]]s, it is actually possible to do so with most monsters in the game.
+In ''[[NetHack]]'', you can '''call''' (or '''name''') a [[monster]] by pressing {{kbd|shift|c}}.
-Petrifying or killing a called monster will leave a statue or corpse with that [[name]].  Conversely, casting [[stone to flesh]] on a named statue (e.g. [[Perseus]]), or reviving the corpse, will produce a monster called by that name.
+==Description==
 When prompted to enter a name for a monster, simply pressing enter without giving a name will cancel the calling attempt, but entering a name consisting only of blank spaces will "clear" its name.
-These are a few reasons to name a monster:
+==Uses==
 * Roleplay (renaming your pet)
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 * Let the [[MSGTYPE]] [[option]] filter away pet battle messages.
-==Limitations==
+===Limitations===
 * Unique monsters will resist the naming attempt (this was the basis of the Astral call bug).{{refsrc|src/do_name.c|1204|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 ** Prior to NetHack 3.6.1, this could be worked around by petrifying the unique monster, naming the statue, and un-petrifying it.  This was fixed in {{commit|9b4d52397ca73b88d6e104664f411ce6c2a4eede}}, which prevented revived unique monsters from taking the player-assigned name of their statue or corpse.  Amusingly, the monster will still resist further attempts at calling it, including attempts to remove its new name.

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 * Unique monsters will resist the naming attempt (this was the basis of the Astral call bug).{{refsrc|src/do_name.c|1204|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-** Prior to NetHack 3.6.1, this could be worked around by petrifying the unique monster, naming the statue, and un-petrifying it.  Amusingly, the monster will still resist further attempts at calling it, including attempts to remove its new name.  This was fixed in {{commit|9b4d52397ca73b88d6e104664f411ce6c2a4eede}}, which prevented revived unique monsters from taking the player-assigned name of their statue or corpse.
+** Prior to NetHack 3.6.1, this could be worked around by petrifying the unique monster, naming the statue, and un-petrifying it.  This was fixed in {{commit|9b4d52397ca73b88d6e104664f411ce6c2a4eede}}, which prevented revived unique monsters from taking the player-assigned name of their statue or corpse.  Amusingly, the monster will still resist further attempts at calling it, including attempts to remove its new name.
 * Monsters whose names display as something other than their base type &ndash; notably, [[shopkeeper]]s, [[aligned priest]]s and [[minion]]s &ndash; cannot usefully be called anything different: messages regarding them will not change if you try.  However, petrifying them will still produce a statue with your chosen name.

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 To '''call''' (or '''name''') a [[monster]], press {{kbd|shift|c}}. This will change most messages regarding that monster to use only the monster's name (i.e. "Bob hits!", rather than "The goblin hits!").  [[farlook|Looking]] at a called monster will describe it as "A <monster> called <name>", revealing what type of monster it is.  While calling is  most common for [[pet]]s, it is actually possible to do so with most monsters in the game.
-Petrifying a called monster will leave a statue with that [[name]].  Conversely, casting [[stone to flesh]] on a named statue (e.g. [[Perseus]]) will produce a monster called by that name.
+Petrifying or killing a called monster will leave a statue or corpse with that [[name]].  Conversely, casting [[stone to flesh]] on a named statue (e.g. [[Perseus]]), or reviving the corpse, will produce a monster called by that name.
 When prompted to enter a name for a monster, simply pressing enter without giving a name will cancel the calling attempt, but entering a name consisting only of blank spaces will "clear" its name.
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 ==External links==
 *[http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.roguelike.nethack/browse_frm/thread/23bcf16e5d8d4e26/96cbd6241d0dfe42#96cbd6241d0dfe42 rgrn: Pet naming conventions]
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