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JASON10668: Add languages template.

2026-03-14T09:26:53Z

Add languages template.

Umbire the Phantom: potholes et. al.

2025-01-29T16:02:58Z

potholes et. al.

Umbire the Phantom: tocright for style and space

2024-12-19T15:49:31Z

tocright for style and space

Umbire the Phantom: /* List of containers */ follow-up

2024-08-01T22:39:12Z

‎List of containers: follow-up

Thidwick: /* List of containers */ add useful info; make into table.

2024-08-01T18:52:12Z

‎List of containers: add useful info; make into table.

Thidwick: /* Generation */ reorder -- group the bags

2024-08-01T18:34:26Z

‎Generation: reorder -- group the bags

Furey: Link directly to new page TNNT (the game).

2024-06-18T05:15:50Z

Link directly to new page TNNT (the game).

Furey: Internal tweak so I can track TNNT (the game) better.

2024-06-14T21:50:08Z

Internal tweak so I can track TNNT (the game) better.

Umbire the Phantom: some copyedit

2024-06-07T13:34:24Z

some copyedit

Umbire the Phantom: /* dNetHack */ detail

2024-06-07T06:43:11Z

‎dNetHack: detail

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	A '''container''' is a type of [[tool]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]'', and is designed for the purpose of storing and removing items.		A '''container''' is a type of [[tool]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]'', and is designed for the purpose of storing and removing items.

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 Large boxes and chests can be locked, requiring an [[unlocking tool]], the [[wand of opening]], or the [[spell of knock]] in order to open, and may also have a container trap hidden on them, which will trigger if the box is opened, locked, unlocked, or else the character fails an [[untrap]] attempt. It is possible to [[force]] a locked container and break the lock open, though this comes with risks: Forcing the lock with a bladed [[weapon]] [[exercise]]s [[dexterity]], but risks breaking that weapon unless it is cursed, while forcing the lock with a blunt weapon [[exercise]]s [[strength]], but may destroy the container and possibly some or all of its contents. Kicking a locked container can break open the lock, but can also destroy items inside the container, particularly [[fragile]] ones. A broken lock can be repaired with the [[wand of locking]], the [[wand of opening]], the [[spell of wizard lock]], or the spell of [[knock]].{{refsrc|src/lock.c|875|nethack=3.6.7}}
-The contents of containers are generally protected from being affected by [[fire]], [[cold]], [[shock]], or [[cancellation]]: [[Magical item|magical]] containers (i.e. the bag of holding) also protect their contents from being destroyed if the container is kicked, [[thrown]], dropped down [[stairs]], or dropped while levitating. [[Water]] will [[wet]] the contents of sacks and bags of holding; applying [[grease]] to these containers protects against wetting until it wears off. [[Lava]] will destroy any container that touches it outright and burn up any flammable contents that spill out, unless the container is an ice box or is [[fireproof]]{{refsrc|src/trap.c|3427|nethack=3.6.7}} - containers cannot be fireproofed directly, though [[polymorph]]ing an erosion-proofed tool can produce a fireproof container.{{refsrc|src/objnam.c|4009|nethack=3.6.7}}
+The contents of containers are generally protected from being affected by [[Fire (element)|fire]], [[cold]], [[shock]], or [[cancellation]]: [[Magical item|magical]] containers (i.e. the bag of holding) also protect their contents from being destroyed if the container is kicked, [[thrown]], dropped down [[stairs]], or dropped while levitating. [[Water]] will [[wet]] the contents of sacks and bags of holding; applying [[grease]] to these containers protects against wetting until it wears off. [[Lava]] will destroy any container that touches it outright and burn up any flammable contents that spill out, unless the container is an ice box or is [[fireproof]]{{refsrc|src/trap.c|3427|nethack=3.6.7}} - containers cannot be fireproofed directly, though [[polymorph]]ing an erosion-proofed tool can produce a fireproof container.{{refsrc|src/objnam.c|4009|nethack=3.6.7}}
 If a container is polymorphed, its contents are lost regardless of what the resulting item is.

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	A '''container''' is a type of [[tool]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]'', and is designed for the purpose of storing and removing items.		A '''container''' is a type of [[tool]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]'', and is designed for the purpose of storing and removing items.

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-Although the [[bag of tricks]] is defined with the <code>CONTAINER</code> macro in objects.c and appears as a [[bag]] while [[Identification|unidentified]]--and its weight, base price, and material is the same as the [[bag of holding]] and [[oilskin sack]]--it cannot actually store items. {{refsrc|src/objects.c|653|nethack=3.6.7}} On the other hand, [[Statue]]s can hold items, and [[floor]] [[square]]s and [[ice]] squares can contain items [[buried]] within; yet while treated somewhat similar to containers in the code, these are not considered container tools.
+Although the [[bag of tricks]] is defined with the <code>CONTAINER</code> macro in objects.c, appears as a [[bag]] while [[Identification|unidentified]], and its weight, base price and material is the same as the [[bag of holding]] and [[oilskin sack]], it cannot actually store items.{{refsrc|src/objects.c|653|nethack=3.6.7}} While [[statue]]s can hold items, and [[floor]] [[square]]s and [[ice]] squares can contain items [[buried]] within, and are treated somewhat similar to containers in the code, these are not considered container tools.
 ==Generation==

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 The following items are considered containers:
-* [[large box]]
+{|class="wikitable"
-* [[chest]]
+!Container
-* [[ice box]]
+!Weight
-* [[sack]]
+!Material
-* [[oilskin sack]]
+!Base Price
-* [[bag of holding]]
+|-
-Although the [[bag of tricks]] is defined with the <code>CONTAINER</code> macro in objects.c and appears as a [[bag]] while [[Identification|unidentified]], it cannot actually store items.{{refsrc|src/objects.c|653|nethack=3.6.7}} [[Statue]]s can hold items, and [[floor]] [[square]]s and [[ice]] squares can contain items [[buried]] within - while treated somewhat similar to containers in the code, these are not considered container tools.
+Although the [[bag of tricks]] is defined with the <code>CONTAINER</code> macro in objects.c and appears as a [[bag]] while [[Identification|unidentified]]--and its weight, base price, and material is the same as the [[bag of holding]] and [[oilskin sack]]--it cannot actually store items. {{refsrc|src/objects.c|653|nethack=3.6.7}} On the other hand, [[Statue]]s can hold items, and [[floor]] [[square]]s and [[ice]] squares can contain items [[buried]] within; yet while treated somewhat similar to containers in the code, these are not considered container tools.
 ==Generation==

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 |0&ndash;20 [[corpse]]s
 |No
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 ===TNNT (the game)===
-[[TNNT|TNNT (the game)]] adds the [[swap chest]], a magic container that enables players to exchange objects between games.
+[[TNNT (the game)]] adds the [[swap chest]], a magic container that enables players to exchange objects between games.
 ===xNetHack===

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 * [[writing desk]]
-The [[huge stone crate]] replaces the [[boulder]]s in [[Sokoban (dNetHack)|Sokoban]] and combines the properties of a container and a boulder (as they are filled with food), but cannot be used as a proper container.
+The [[massive stone crate]]s that replace the [[boulder]]s in [[Sokoban]] combine the properties of a container and a boulder (as they are filled with food), but cannot be used as a proper container.
 Placing a container on an altar identifies the beatitude of the container and its contents.
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 In [[FIQHack]], monsters are capable of looting containers and will carry and use items in bags. The Castle chest is special-cased to prevent monsters from stealing the guaranteed [[wand of wishing]].
-FIQHack also adds the [[Magic chest (FIQHack)|magic chest]] as an item that behaves like a dungeon feature similar to DynaHack and Nethack Fourk: they cannot be picked up, [[teleport]]ed, polymorphed, etc. [[Minetown]], [[Sokoban]], the [[Castle]], [[Orcus-town]], and the Quest home level all have magic chests, and magic chests can be created by wishing for one.
+FIQHack also adds the [[Magic chest (FIQHack)|magic chest]] as an item that behaves like a dungeon feature similar to DynaHack and Nethack Fourk: they cannot be picked up, [[teleport]]ed, polymorphed, etc. [[Minetown]], Sokoban, the [[Castle]], [[Orcus-town]], and the Quest home level all have magic chests, and magic chests can be created by wishing for one.
 ===TNNT (the game)===