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Umbire the Phantom: /* Description */ word choice

2024-08-07T21:06:05Z

‎Description: word choice

Umbire the Phantom: /* Description */ org, small detail

2023-12-14T22:39:43Z

‎Description: org, small detail

Umbire the Phantom: refsrc + ver

2023-08-29T21:53:05Z

refsrc + ver

Umbire the Phantom: formatting pass

2023-08-24T07:55:08Z

formatting pass

Ion frigate: that is certainly ...a list of monsters; kinda wonder what illicit substances were involved in conceiving this particular mechanic

2023-08-23T18:42:42Z

that is certainly ...a list of monsters; kinda wonder what illicit substances were involved in conceiving this particular mechanic

Umbire the Phantom at 08:29, 5 July 2021

2021-07-05T08:29:10Z

ChasonBot at 01:32, 19 December 2015

2015-12-19T01:32:15Z

Erica: he needs to be level 19 to cast it

2012-03-18T02:21:43Z

he needs to be level 19 to cast it

Tjr: added source refs for XP17 claim

2011-01-18T04:13:35Z

added source refs for XP17 claim

Tjr: draining rodney to 17 makes you safe from double trouble

2011-01-18T04:12:25Z

draining rodney to 17 makes you safe from double trouble

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 * {{monsymlink|trapper}}
-The clone's shifted appearance functions similarly to a [[mimic]]: attacking or moving in the direction of a disguised clone will reveal them to be the Wizard of Yendor.
+The clone's shifted appearance functions similarly to the cloaking of a [[mimic]]: attacking or moving in the direction of a disguised clone will reveal them to be the Wizard of Yendor.
 ==Strategy==

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 ==Description==
-As the name suggests, the spell creates a clone of the caster with all of the powers of the original. The Wizard of Yendor can cast this spell at level 19 or higher, and will only do so if he can see you and no clone is already present.{{refsrc|src/mcastu.c|101|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=casting level for Double Trouble}}{{refsrc|src/mcastu.c|397|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}<ref name="wizrestrict"/> The clone has a {{frac|2}} chance of being created with a [[cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor]], and will temporarily take on the appearance of one of the following monsters before his first move:{{refsrc|src/wizard.c|49|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+As the name suggests, the spell creates a clone of the caster with all of the powers of the original. The Wizard of Yendor can cast this spell at level 19 or higher, and will only do so if he can see you and no clone is already present.<ref name="wizrestrict"/>{{refsrc|src/mcastu.c|101|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=casting level for Double Trouble}}{{refsrc|src/mcastu.c|397|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} The clone has a {{frac|2}} chance of being created with a [[cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor]], and will temporarily take on the appearance of one of the following monsters before his first move:{{refsrc|src/wizard.c|49|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 * {{monsymlink|human}}
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 * {{monsymlink|trapper}}
-The clone's shifted appearance functions similarly to a [[mimic]]: moving in the direction of a disguised clone will reveal them to be the Wizard of Yendor.
+The clone's shifted appearance functions similarly to a [[mimic]]: attacking or moving in the direction of a disguised clone will reveal them to be the Wizard of Yendor.
 ==Strategy==

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-'''Double Trouble''' is a [[monster spell]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]'', and is cast exclusively by the [[Wizard of Yendor]].
+'''Double Trouble''' is a [[monster spell]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]'', and is cast exclusively by the [[Wizard of Yendor]].{{refsrc|src/mcastu.c|803|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name="wizrestrict"|comment=Only the Wizard has access to the spell}}
 ==Description==
-As the name suggests, the spell creates a clone of the caster with all of the powers of the original - the Wizard of Yendor can cast this spell at level 19, and will only do so if no clone is already present.<ref>[[Source:Mcastu.c#line168]], [[Source:Mcastu.c#line188]], [[Source:Mcastu.c#line90]]</ref> The clone has a {{frac|2}} chance of being created with a [[cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor]], and will temporarily take on the appearance of one of the following monsters before his first move:{{refsrc|src/wizard.c|49|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+As the name suggests, the spell creates a clone of the caster with all of the powers of the original. The Wizard of Yendor can cast this spell at level 19 or higher, and will only do so if he can see you and no clone is already present.{{refsrc|src/mcastu.c|101|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=casting level for Double Trouble}}{{refsrc|src/mcastu.c|397|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}<ref name="wizrestrict"/> The clone has a {{frac|2}} chance of being created with a [[cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor]], and will temporarily take on the appearance of one of the following monsters before his first move:{{refsrc|src/wizard.c|49|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 * {{monsymlink|human}}
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 ==References==
 <references/>
-{{nethack-343}}
+{{nethack-367}}
 [[Category:Monster spells]]

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-'''Double Trouble''' is a [[monster spell]] specific to the [[Wizard of Yendor]].  As the name suggests, if he casts this spell and there is only one Wizard in the dungeon, he will clone himself, creating a copy with all the powers of the original Wizard.  The clone has a 50% chance of being created with a [[cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor]], and will temporarily take on the appearance of one of the following monsters (like a mimic, but with monsters) before his first move{{refsrc|src/wizard.c|49|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}:
+'''Double Trouble''' is a [[monster spell]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]'', and is cast exclusively by the [[Wizard of Yendor]].
 * {{monsymlink|human}}
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 * {{monsymlink|trapper}}
-This leads to the odd message "''[[Wait!]] That's the Wizard of Yendor!''" if one attempts to move onto the tile occupied by the clone before it attempts to attack.
+The clone's shifted appearance functions similarly to a [[mimic]]: moving in the direction of a disguised clone will reveal them to be the Wizard of Yendor.
-If you use [[The Staff of Aesculapius]] or [[Stormbringer]] to [[level drain]] the Wizard to level 18 or below, he cannot cast Double Trouble.<ref>[[Source:Mcastu.c#line168]], [[Source:Mcastu.c#line188]], [[Source:Mcastu.c#line90]]</ref>
+==Strategy==
 ==References==
 <references/>
 [[Category:Monster spells]]

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:42, 23 August 2023
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−	'''Double Trouble''' is a [[monster spell]] specific to the [[Wizard of Yendor]]. As the name suggests, if he casts this spell and there is only one Wizard in the dungeon, he will clone himself, creating a copy with all the powers of the original Wizard. The clone has a 50% chance of being created with a [[cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor]] and will temporarily take on the appearance of ~~a random monster~~ (like a mimic, but with monsters) before his first move. (This leads to the odd message "''[[Wait!]] That's the Wizard of Yendor!''" if one attempts to move onto the tile occupied by the clone before it attempts to attack.)	+	'''Double Trouble''' is a [[monster spell]] specific to the [[Wizard of Yendor]]. As the name suggests, if he casts this spell and there is only one Wizard in the dungeon, he will clone himself, creating a copy with all the powers of the original Wizard. The clone has a 50% chance of being created with a [[cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor]], and will temporarily take on the appearance of one of the following monsters (like a mimic, but with monsters) before his first move{{refsrc\|src/wizard.c\|49\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}:
		+
		+	* {{monsymlink\|human}}
		+	* {{monsymlink\|water demon}}
		+	* {{monsymlink\|vampire}}
		+	* {{monsymlink\|red dragon}}
		+	* {{monsymlink\|troll}}
		+	* {{monsymlink\|umber hulk}}
		+	* {{monsymlink\|xorn}}
		+	* {{monsymlink\|xan}}
		+	* {{monsymlink\|cockatrice}}
		+	* {{monsymlink\|floating eye}}
		+	* {{monsymlink\|guardian naga}}
		+	* {{monsymlink\|trapper}}
		+
		+	This leads to the odd message "''[[Wait!]] That's the Wizard of Yendor!''" if one attempts to move onto the tile occupied by the clone before it attempts to attack.

	If you use [[The Staff of Aesculapius]] or [[Stormbringer]] to [[level drain]] the Wizard to level 18 or below, he cannot cast Double Trouble.<ref>[[Source:Mcastu.c#line168]], [[Source:Mcastu.c#line188]], [[Source:Mcastu.c#line90]]</ref>		If you use [[The Staff of Aesculapius]] or [[Stormbringer]] to [[level drain]] the Wizard to level 18 or below, he cannot cast Double Trouble.<ref>[[Source:Mcastu.c#line168]], [[Source:Mcastu.c#line188]], [[Source:Mcastu.c#line90]]</ref>

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 '''Double Trouble''' is a [[monster spell]] specific to the [[Wizard of Yendor]].  As the name suggests, if he casts this spell and there is only one Wizard in the dungeon, he will clone himself, creating a copy with all the powers of the original Wizard.  The clone has a 50% chance of being created with a [[cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor]] and will temporarily take on the appearance of a random monster (like a mimic, but with monsters) before his first move.  (This leads to the odd message "''[[Wait!]] That's the Wizard of Yendor!''" if one attempts to move onto the tile occupied by the clone before it attempts to attack.)
-If you [[The Staff of Aesculapius|dra]][[Stormbringer|in]] the Wizard to level 17 or below, he cannot cast Double Trouble.
+If you [[The Staff of Aesculapius|dra]][[Stormbringer|in]] the Wizard to level 17 or below, he cannot cast Double Trouble.<ref>[[Source:Mcastu.c#line168]], [[Source:Mcastu.c#line188]], [[Source:Mcastu.c#line90]]</ref>
 [[Category:Monster spells]]

← Older revision		Revision as of 04:12, 18 January 2011
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	'''Double Trouble''' is a [[monster spell]] specific to the [[Wizard of Yendor]]. As the name suggests, if he casts this spell and there is only one Wizard in the dungeon, he will clone himself, creating a copy with all the powers of the original Wizard. The clone has a 50% chance of being created with a [[cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor]] and will temporarily take on the appearance of a random monster (like a mimic, but with monsters) before his first move. (This leads to the odd message "''[[Wait!]] That's the Wizard of Yendor!''" if one attempts to move onto the tile occupied by the clone before it attempts to attack.)		'''Double Trouble''' is a [[monster spell]] specific to the [[Wizard of Yendor]]. As the name suggests, if he casts this spell and there is only one Wizard in the dungeon, he will clone himself, creating a copy with all the powers of the original Wizard. The clone has a 50% chance of being created with a [[cheap plastic imitation of the Amulet of Yendor]] and will temporarily take on the appearance of a random monster (like a mimic, but with monsters) before his first move. (This leads to the odd message "''[[Wait!]] That's the Wizard of Yendor!''" if one attempts to move onto the tile occupied by the clone before it attempts to attack.)
		+
		+	If you [[The Staff of Aesculapius\|dra]][[Stormbringer\|in]] the Wizard to level 17 or below, he cannot cast Double Trouble.

	[[Category:Monster spells]]		[[Category:Monster spells]]