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Umbire the Phantom: potholes

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potholes

Umbire the Phantom: /* SLASH'EM */ detail

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‎SLASH'EM: detail

Umbire the Phantom: ty

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Ion frigate: put that it's melee range

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put that it's melee range

Umbire the Phantom: snip that

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snip that

Umbire the Phantom: pretty this up

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pretty this up

Ion frigate: this should perhaps be a redirect but i'm feeling lazy

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this should perhaps be a redirect but i'm feeling lazy

Ion frigate: not worth deliberately sitting around for, but very handy when it happens

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not worth deliberately sitting around for, but very handy when it happens

Ion frigate: sectionalize, message

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sectionalize, message

Ion frigate: Give chance, provide reference

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Give chance, provide reference

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 Create pool is a melee-range spell that can be used by any [[monster]] which casts [[mage spell]]s and is at least [[Monster level|level]] 13, and is only used against the [[hero]].{{refsrc|mcastu.c|20|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|mcastu.c|100|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} When cast, the spell creates a [[moat]] at the hero's location as its name implies, which the hero may immediately fall into, and the creation of the moat also removes any [[engraving]]s on that square and subjects items on that square to water damage.{{refsrc|mcastu.c|424|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} The caster has a {{frac|9|10}} of selecting another valid spell if the hero does not have the [[Amulet of Yendor]], and will not cast the spell if they are not in a room or corridor.{{refsrc|mcastu.c|845|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} If the spell is cast at the [[Castle]], the resulting moat will have [[Lethe]] water effects like every other moat on the level.
-In Hack'EM, the spell is affected by displacement and invisibility, and can also be used on squares containing grass and [[headstone]]s, but cannot be used on [[trap]] squares.
+In Hack'EM, the spell is affected by [[Displacement (property)|displacement]] and [[invisibility]], and can also be used on squares containing grass and [[headstone]]s, but cannot be used on [[trap]] squares.
 ==Strategy==
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 Though you might be able to climb out of the pool and survive, you should not rely on this; most monsters that can cast this spell can also cast [[summon nasties]], which could result in you being surrounded (especially on a maze level). Similarly, while you may be able to [[teleport]] out of the pool, this will not work on a [[no-teleport level]]. If the spell is cast at the Castle, the water damage to your equipment can be devastating, as it not only rusts but also loses [[enchantment]] among other things. Generally, avoid melee range with hostile casters capable of using the spell if at all possible&mdash;one should always be flying or levitating at the Castle, if only to avoid accidents with the Lethe waters, and the above strategies become all but mandatory during the ascension run proper.
-Heroes just entering the [[Astral Plane]] are quite likely to have this spell cast against them by one of the three {{mcsl|L}}, which is likely to be a [[master lich]] or [[arch-lich]] that [[Covetous|warps]] to meet them; those somehow lacking flying, water walking, or levitation at this point will want to stay out of the one-tile wide corridors until the liches are dealt with. This is particularly relevant for [[Monk/SLASH'EM|Monks]], whose equipment restrictions often preclude a commonly-worn [[amulet of flying]]. Heroes for whom the pools aren't a threat may actually find it handy to fight the liches in said corridors: a well-placed pool can serve to prevent monsters from moving between sections of the Astral Plane, enabling a "divide and conquer" strategy. Even [[the Riders]] will have trouble getting through, as they lack the ability to [[displace]] other monsters from later versions of ''NetHack''.
+Heroes just entering the [[Astral Plane]] are quite likely to have this spell cast against them by one of the three {{mcsl|L}}, which is likely to be a [[master lich]] or [[arch-lich]] that [[Covetous|warps]] to meet them; those somehow lacking flying, water walking, or levitation at this point will want to stay out of the one-tile wide corridors until the liches are dealt with. This is particularly relevant for [[Monk/SLASH'EM|Monks]], whose equipment restrictions often preclude a commonly-worn [[amulet of flying]]. Heroes for whom the pools aren't a threat may actually find it handy to fight the liches in said corridors: a well-placed pool can serve to prevent monsters from moving between sections of the Astral Plane, enabling a "divide and conquer" strategy. Even [[the Riders]] will have trouble getting through, as they lack the ability to [[M3_DISPLACES|displace other monsters]] from later versions of ''NetHack''.
 ==Messages==

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 * If all else fails, an [[amulet of life saving]] will save you from death by drowning, though you will have to quickly deal with the caster before they can subject you to drowning again or otherwise ruin your day.
-Though you might be able to climb out of the pool and survive, you should not rely on this; most monsters that can cast this spell can also cast [[summon nasties]], which could result in you being surrounded (especially on a maze level). Similarly, while you may be able to [[teleport]] out of the pool, this will not work on a [[no-teleport level]]. If the spell is cast at the Castle, the water damage to your equipment can be devastating, as it not only rusts but also loses [[enchantment]] among other things. Generally, one should always be flying or levitating at the Castle, if only to avoid accidents with the Lethe waters.
+Though you might be able to climb out of the pool and survive, you should not rely on this; most monsters that can cast this spell can also cast [[summon nasties]], which could result in you being surrounded (especially on a maze level). Similarly, while you may be able to [[teleport]] out of the pool, this will not work on a [[no-teleport level]]. If the spell is cast at the Castle, the water damage to your equipment can be devastating, as it not only rusts but also loses [[enchantment]] among other things. Generally, avoid melee range with hostile casters capable of using the spell if at all possible&mdash;one should always be flying or levitating at the Castle, if only to avoid accidents with the Lethe waters, and the above strategies become all but mandatory during the ascension run proper.
 Heroes just entering the [[Astral Plane]] are quite likely to have this spell cast against them by one of the three {{mcsl|L}}, which is likely to be a [[master lich]] or [[arch-lich]] that [[Covetous|warps]] to meet them; those somehow lacking flying, water walking, or levitation at this point will want to stay out of the one-tile wide corridors until the liches are dealt with. This is particularly relevant for [[Monk/SLASH'EM|Monks]], whose equipment restrictions often preclude a commonly-worn [[amulet of flying]]. Heroes for whom the pools aren't a threat may actually find it handy to fight the liches in said corridors: a well-placed pool can serve to prevent monsters from moving between sections of the Astral Plane, enabling a "divide and conquer" strategy. Even [[the Riders]] will have trouble getting through, as they lack the ability to [[displace]] other monsters from later versions of ''NetHack''.

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 ==Description==
-Create pool is a spell that can be used by any [[monster]] which casts [[mage spell]]s and is at least [[Monster level|level]] 13, and is only used against the [[hero]], and only in melee range.{{refsrc|mcastu.c|20|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|mcastu.c|100|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} When cast, the spell creates a [[moat]] at the hero's location as its name implies, which the hero may immediately fall into, and the creation of the moat also removes any [[engraving]]s on that square and subjects items on that square to water damage.{{refsrc|mcastu.c|424|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} The caster has a {{frac|9|10}} of selecting another valid spell if the hero does not have the [[Amulet of Yendor]], and will not cast the spell if they are not in a room or corridor.{{refsrc|mcastu.c|845|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} If the spell is cast at the [[Castle]], the resulting moat will have [[Lethe]] water effects like every other moat on the level.
+Create pool is a melee-range spell that can be used by any [[monster]] which casts [[mage spell]]s and is at least [[Monster level|level]] 13, and is only used against the [[hero]].{{refsrc|mcastu.c|20|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|mcastu.c|100|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} When cast, the spell creates a [[moat]] at the hero's location as its name implies, which the hero may immediately fall into, and the creation of the moat also removes any [[engraving]]s on that square and subjects items on that square to water damage.{{refsrc|mcastu.c|424|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} The caster has a {{frac|9|10}} of selecting another valid spell if the hero does not have the [[Amulet of Yendor]], and will not cast the spell if they are not in a room or corridor.{{refsrc|mcastu.c|845|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} If the spell is cast at the [[Castle]], the resulting moat will have [[Lethe]] water effects like every other moat on the level.
 In Hack'EM, the spell is affected by displacement and invisibility, and can also be used on squares containing grass and [[headstone]]s, but cannot be used on [[trap]] squares.

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 ==Description==
-Create pool is a spell that can be used by any [[monster]] which casts [[mage spell]]s and is at least [[Monster level|level]] 13, and is only used against the [[hero]].{{refsrc|mcastu.c|20|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|mcastu.c|100|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} When cast, the spell creates a [[moat]] at the hero's location as its name implies, which the hero may immediately fall into, and the creation of the moat also removes any [[engraving]]s on that square and subjects items on that square to water damage.{{refsrc|mcastu.c|424|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} The caster has a {{frac|9|10}} of selecting another valid spell if the hero does not have the [[Amulet of Yendor]], and will not cast the spell if they are not in a room or corridor.{{refsrc|mcastu.c|845|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} If the spell is cast at the [[Castle]], the resulting moat will have [[Lethe]] water effects like every other moat on the level.
+Create pool is a spell that can be used by any [[monster]] which casts [[mage spell]]s and is at least [[Monster level|level]] 13, and is only used against the [[hero]], and only in melee range.{{refsrc|mcastu.c|20|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|mcastu.c|100|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} When cast, the spell creates a [[moat]] at the hero's location as its name implies, which the hero may immediately fall into, and the creation of the moat also removes any [[engraving]]s on that square and subjects items on that square to water damage.{{refsrc|mcastu.c|424|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} The caster has a {{frac|9|10}} of selecting another valid spell if the hero does not have the [[Amulet of Yendor]], and will not cast the spell if they are not in a room or corridor.{{refsrc|mcastu.c|845|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} If the spell is cast at the [[Castle]], the resulting moat will have [[Lethe]] water effects like every other moat on the level.
 In Hack'EM, the spell is affected by displacement and invisibility, and can also be used on squares containing grass and [[headstone]]s, but cannot be used on [[trap]] squares.

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	'''Create pool''' is a [[monster spell]] that appears in [[SLASH'EM]], [[SlashTHEM]] and [[Hack'EM]].		'''Create pool''' is a [[monster spell]] that appears in [[SLASH'EM]], [[SlashTHEM]] and [[Hack'EM]].
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	==Description==		==Description==

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-'''Create pool''' is a [[monster spell]] that is new to [[SLASH'EM]]. It is a mage spell that can be cast by monsters of level 13 or higher.
+'''Create pool''' is a [[monster spell]] that appears in [[SLASH'EM]], [[SlashTHEM]] and [[Hack'EM]].
 ==Description==
-As its name implies, this spell creates a pool at the hero's current location, which can be a cause of [[instadeath]] by [[drowning]].
+Create pool is a spell that can be used by any [[monster]] which casts [[mage spell]]s and is at least [[Monster level|level]] 13, and is only used against the [[hero]].{{refsrc|mcastu.c|20|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|mcastu.c|100|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} When cast, the spell creates a [[moat]] at the hero's location as its name implies, which the hero may immediately fall into, and the creation of the moat also removes any [[engraving]]s on that square and subjects items on that square to water damage.{{refsrc|mcastu.c|424|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} The caster has a {{frac|9|10}} of selecting another valid spell if the hero does not have the [[Amulet of Yendor]], and will not cast the spell if they are not in a room or corridor.{{refsrc|mcastu.c|845|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} If the spell is cast at the [[Castle]], the resulting moat will have [[Lethe]] water effects like every other moat on the level.
-If you don't have the [[Amulet of Yendor]], monsters attempting to cast this spell have a 90% chance to instead pick another spell.{{refsrc|mcastu.c|845|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}  This (fortunately) makes the spell quite rare before the endgame.
+In Hack'EM, the spell is affected by displacement and invisibility, and can also be used on squares containing grass and [[headstone]]s, but cannot be used on [[trap]] squares.
-== Strategy ==
+==Strategy==
-If you are playing SLASH'EM, you should include in your [[ascension kit]] a way of dealing with this spell:
+===SLASH'EM===
-*[[Flying]], [[levitation]] and [[water walking boots|water walking]] will prevent you from falling into the pool.
+* [[Flying]], [[levitation]] and [[water walking]] (usually from [[water walking boots]]) will prevent you from falling into the pool, and will generally be desired for the [[Elemental Planes]] at minimum.
-*[[Gauntlets of swimming|Swimming]] and [[Amulet of magical breathing|magical breathing]] will allow you to survive the fall into the pool; however, your equipment will still suffer water damage.
+* [[Worn]] [[gauntlets of swimming]] or an [[amulet of magical breathing]] will ensure that you survive the fall into the pool, though your equipment will still suffer water damage.
-*You might be able to climb out of the pool and survive; however, you should not rely on this. Most monsters that can cast this spell can also cast [[summon nasties]], which could result in you being surrounded (especially on a maze level).
+* If all else fails, an [[amulet of life saving]] will save you from death by drowning, though you will have to quickly deal with the caster before they can subject you to drowning again or otherwise ruin your day.
-Be aware that if the spell is cast at the [[Castle]], it creates [[Lethe]] waters.  In this case, the water damage to your equipment can be devastating, as it not only rusts but also reduces enchantment, among other things.  Generally, one should always be flying or levitating at SLASH'EM's castle, if only to avoid accidents with the Lethe waters.
+Though you might be able to climb out of the pool and survive, you should not rely on this; most monsters that can cast this spell can also cast [[summon nasties]], which could result in you being surrounded (especially on a maze level). Similarly, while you may be able to [[teleport]] out of the pool, this will not work on a [[no-teleport level]]. If the spell is cast at the Castle, the water damage to your equipment can be devastating, as it not only rusts but also loses [[enchantment]] among other things. Generally, one should always be flying or levitating at the Castle, if only to avoid accidents with the Lethe waters.
-Heroes just entering the [[Astral Plane]] are quite likely to have this spell cast against them by one of the three {{white|L}} that typically [[covetous|warp]] to meet them; those somehow lacking flying, water walking, or levitation at this point will want to stay out of the one-tile wide corridors until the liches are dealt with.  This is particularly relevant to [[Monk/SLASH'EM|Monk]]s, whose equipment restrictions often preclude an always-worn [[amulet of flying]].  Heroes for whom the pools aren't a threat may actually find it handy to fight the liches in said corridors: a well-placed pool can serve to prevent monsters from moving between sections of the Astral Plane, enabling a "divide and conquer" strategy.  Even [[the Riders]] will have trouble getting through, as in SLASH'EM they lack the ability to [[displace]] other monsters.
+Heroes just entering the [[Astral Plane]] are quite likely to have this spell cast against them by one of the three {{mcsl|L}}, which is likely to be a [[master lich]] or [[arch-lich]] that [[Covetous|warps]] to meet them; those somehow lacking flying, water walking, or levitation at this point will want to stay out of the one-tile wide corridors until the liches are dealt with. This is particularly relevant for [[Monk/SLASH'EM|Monks]], whose equipment restrictions often preclude a commonly-worn [[amulet of flying]]. Heroes for whom the pools aren't a threat may actually find it handy to fight the liches in said corridors: a well-placed pool can serve to prevent monsters from moving between sections of the Astral Plane, enabling a "divide and conquer" strategy. Even [[the Riders]] will have trouble getting through, as they lack the ability to [[displace]] other monsters from later versions of ''NetHack''.
-== Messages ==
+==Messages==
 {{message|A pool appears beneath you!|A monster successfully cast this spell.}}
 {{slashem-7E7}}
 [[Category:SLASH'EM monster spells]]

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	Be aware that if the spell is cast at the [[Castle]], it creates [[Lethe]] waters. In this case, the water damage to your equipment can be devastating, as it not only rusts but also reduces enchantment, among other things. Generally, one should always be flying or levitating at SLASH'EM's castle, if only to avoid accidents with the Lethe waters.		Be aware that if the spell is cast at the [[Castle]], it creates [[Lethe]] waters. In this case, the water damage to your equipment can be devastating, as it not only rusts but also reduces enchantment, among other things. Generally, one should always be flying or levitating at SLASH'EM's castle, if only to avoid accidents with the Lethe waters.
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		+	Heroes just entering the [[Astral Plane]] are quite likely to have this spell cast against them by one of the three {{white\|L}} that typically [[covetous\|warp]] to meet them; those somehow lacking flying, water walking, or levitation at this point will want to stay out of the one-tile wide corridors until the liches are dealt with. This is particularly relevant to [[Monk (SLASH'EM)\|Monk]]s, whose equipment restrictions often preclude an always-worn [[amulet of flying]]. Heroes for whom the pools aren't a threat may actually find it handy to fight the liches in said corridors: a well-placed pool can serve to prevent monsters from moving between sections of the Astral Plane, enabling a "divide and conquer" strategy. Even [[the Riders]] will have trouble getting through, as in SLASH'EM they lack the ability to [[displace]] other monsters.

	== Messages ==		== Messages ==