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Umbire the Phantom at 23:36, 27 June 2021

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 ==History==
-The dunce first appears in [[NetHack 3.2.0]].
+The dunce cap first appears in [[NetHack 3.2.0]] alongside the cornuthaum.
 ==Origin==

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-A '''dunce cap''' is a type of [[Magical item|magical]] [[helm]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is made of [[cloth]], and appears as a [[conical hat]] when unidentified, an appearance that it shares with the [[cornuthaum]].
+A '''dunce cap''' is a type of [[Magical item|magical]] [[helm]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is made of [[cloth]] and appears as a [[conical hat]] when [[Identification|unidentified]], an appearance that it shares with the [[cornuthaum]].
 ==Generation==
-In addition to random generation, general [[store]]s and used armor dealerships can sell dunce caps.
+Dunce caps are rare and make up {{frac|3|1000}} of all helms randomly generated on the floor, in general [[shop]]s or as [[death drop]]s. Used armor dealerships and antique weapon outlets can also stock dunce caps.
 ==Description==
-While [[worn]], the dunce cap sets a character's [[intelligence]] and [[wisdom]] to 6 each and [[autocurse]]s, [[autoidentify]]ing the dunce cap; dunce caps prevent any further changes to intelligence or wisdom while worn.{{refsrc|src/attrib.c|125|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[Removing]] the dunce cap will restore your character's intelligence and wisdom to their original values.
+While [[worn]], the dunce cap sets a [[hero]]'s [[intelligence]] and [[wisdom]] to 6 each and [[autocurse]]s, [[auto-identify]]ing the dunce cap, and will prevent any further changes to intelligence or wisdom.{{refsrc|src/attrib.c|125|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[Taking off]] or [[removing]] the dunce cap will restore the hero's intelligence and wisdom to their original values.
-If shopping while wearing a dunce cap, the [[shopkeeper]] will add an additional {{frac|3}} markup to the price of each item when buying, and only gives {{frac|3}} of the base price in [[gold]] or credit when selling items.{{refsrc|src/shk.c|2128|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/shk.c|2332|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} This does not stack with the penalty for being a low-level [[Tourist]] or having a visible [[shirt]].{{refsrc|src/shk.c|2130|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=price hike for tourists is separated by an <code>else if</code>}}{{refsrc|src/shk.c|2334|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=short selling for tourists is separated by an <code>else if</code>}}
+For a hero shopping while wearing a dunce cap, [[shopkeeper]]s will add an additional {{frac|3}} markup to the price of each item when buying, and will only give the hero {{frac|3}} of the base price in [[gold]] (or {{frac|9|10}} of the preceding value in credit) when selling items.{{refsrc|src/shk.c|2128|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/shk.c|2332|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} This does not stack with the penalty for being a low-level [[Tourist]] or having a visible [[shirt]].{{refsrc|src/shk.c|2130|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=price hike for Tourists is separated by an <tt>else if</tt>}}{{refsrc|src/shk.c|2334|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=short selling for Tourists is separated by an <tt>else if</tt>}}
-{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|For a Tourist, {{frac|3}} of conical hats can be [[read]]; a dunce cap will be labeled "DUNCE". Reading a dunce cap autoidentifies it.}}
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Per {{commit|edefa148349221238eb4c95f43e708dadf33030c}}, Tourists are the only role capable of [[reading]] a conical hat, and only {{frac|3}} of such items will have any lettering to read&mdash;reading a dunce cap with lettering will show the word "DUNCE", breaking [[illiterate]] conduct and prompting the player to [[type-name]] the hat afterward.}}<!--verify-->
 ==Strategy==
-The dunce cap only exists to entrap careless Wizards looking for a cornuthaum - the INT penalty will be devastating to their [[spellcasting]] success rates, making it difficult to cast the spell of {{spell of|remove curse}}. As the cornuthaum is only useful for Wizards or pets, non-Wizards can freely ignore unidentified conical hats and completely avoid the risk of donning a dunce cap.
+The dunce cap primarily exists to entrap careless heroes looking for a cornuthaum: the fixed intelligence and wisdom will almost always be lower than their actual stats, resulting in devastating spikes for [[spellcasting]] failure rates and potentially removing the {{+ of|remove curse}} spell as an option to uncurse or remove the hat. Furthermore, as the cornuthaum is only useful for Wizards or [[pet]]s, other roles can choose to freely ignore unidentified conical hats and completely avoid the risk of donning a dunce cap.
-One marginal use of the dunce cap is that it prevents [[instadeath]] from a [[mind flayer]]'s intelligence drain - it does not prevent [[amnesia]] from the same attack, however. Beyond this, its best use is as fodder for [[polypiling]] into other magical armor.
+One marginal use of the dunce cap is that it prevents [[instadeath]] from a [[mind flayer]]'s intelligence drain&mdash;it does not prevent [[amnesia]] from the same attack, however. Beyond this, its best use is as fodder for [[polypiling]] into other magical armor.
 ===Identification===
-As the dunce cap and the [[cornuthaum]] are both conical hats, picking up and wearing a conical hat at random is a [[Bad Idea]]. They can easily be distinguished by [[price identification]], with the dunce cap having a base cost of only 1 zorkmid.
+As the dunce cap and the cornuthaum are both conical hats, picking up and wearing a conical hat at random is a [[Bad Idea]]. They can easily be distinguished by [[price identification]], with the dunce cap having a base cost of only 1 zorkmid.
 ==History==
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 ==Variants==
-Some variants give dunce cap additional and sometimes-niche uses.
+Some [[variant]]s of ''NetHack'' give dunce cap additional and sometimes-niche uses.
 ===dNetHack===
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 ===SpliceHack===
 In [[SpliceHack]], a [[tinfoil hat]] can be created at a [[furnace]] by combining a dunce cap and a [[dented pot]].
 ==Encyclopedia entry==

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 ===dNetHack===
 In [[dNetHack]], a dunce cap is one of the best defenses against the intelligence-draining powers of an [[ancient of thought]].
 ===SpliceHack===

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 ===TNNT (the game)===
-In [[TNNT|TNNT (the game)]], dunce caps cannot be placed in the [[swap chest]].
+In [[TNNT (the game)]], dunce caps cannot be placed in the [[swap chest]].
 ===SpliceHack===

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 In [[dNetHack]], a dunce cap is one of the best defenses against the intelligence-draining powers of an [[ancient of thought]].
-===The November NetHack Tournament===
+===TNNT (the game)===
 In [[TNNT|TNNT (the game)]], dunce caps cannot be placed in the [[swap chest]].

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-The '''dunce cap''' is a magical [[helm]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. When unidentified, it appears as a [[conical hat]].
+A '''dunce cap''' is a type of [[Magical item|magical]] [[helm]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is made of [[cloth]], and appears as a [[conical hat]] when unidentified, an appearance that it shares with the [[cornuthaum]].
-==Effects==
+==Generation==
-When worn, the dunce cap sets your [[intelligence]] and [[wisdom]] to 6 each and [[autocurse]]s, even if originally blessed; this will [[autoidentify]] the dunce cap. Dunce caps also prevent any change to your intelligence or wisdom while worn, akin to a [[ring of sustain ability]].{{refsrc|attrib.c|111|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} Removing the cap will restore your intelligence and wisdom to their original values.
+In addition to random generation, general [[store]]s and used armor dealerships can sell dunce caps.
-Shopping while wearing a dunce cap will cause the [[shopkeeper]] to add an additional 1/3 markup to the price of each item when buying,{{refsrc|shk.c|line1970|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}, and only give you 1/3 of the base price when selling items.{{refsrc|shk.c|line2143|version=NetHack 3.6.0}}. This is also the penalty for being a low-level [[Tourist]] or having a visible [[shirt]]; these penalties are not cumulative.
+==Description==
-==Identification==
+If shopping while wearing a dunce cap, the [[shopkeeper]] will add an additional {{frac|3}} markup to the price of each item when buying, and only gives {{frac|3}} of the base price in [[gold]] or credit when selling items.{{refsrc|src/shk.c|2128|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/shk.c|2332|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} This does not stack with the penalty for being a low-level [[Tourist]] or having a visible [[shirt]].{{refsrc|src/shk.c|2130|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=price hike for tourists is separated by an <code>else if</code>}}{{refsrc|src/shk.c|2334|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=short selling for tourists is separated by an <code>else if</code>}}
-{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|For a [[Tourist]], {{frac|3}} of conical hats can be [[read]]; a dunce cap will be labeled "DUNCE". Reading a dunce cap autoidentifies it.}}
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|For a Tourist, {{frac|3}} of conical hats can be [[read]]; a dunce cap will be labeled "DUNCE". Reading a dunce cap autoidentifies it.}}
 ==Strategy==
-The dunce cap only exists to entrap careless Wizards looking for a cornuthaum - the INT penalty will be devastating to their [[spellcasting]] success rates, making it difficult to cast the spell of {{spell of|remove curse}}. As the cornuthaum is only useful for wizards or pets, non-wizards can freely ignore unidentified conical hats and completely avoid the risk of donning a dunce cap.
+The dunce cap only exists to entrap careless Wizards looking for a cornuthaum - the INT penalty will be devastating to their [[spellcasting]] success rates, making it difficult to cast the spell of {{spell of|remove curse}}. As the cornuthaum is only useful for Wizards or pets, non-Wizards can freely ignore unidentified conical hats and completely avoid the risk of donning a dunce cap.
 One marginal use of the dunce cap is that it prevents [[instadeath]] from a [[mind flayer]]'s intelligence drain - it does not prevent [[amnesia]] from the same attack, however. Beyond this, its best use is as fodder for [[polypiling]] into other magical armor.
 ==Messages==
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 {{message|Your cap constricts briefly, then relaxes again.|Your wisdom or intelligence would have changed, but a worn dunce cap prevented this.}}
-==Origin==
+==Variants==
-{{wikipedia|Dunce cap}}
+Some variants give dunce cap additional and sometimes-niche uses.
-The dunce cap is a conical paper hat with the word "dunce" or just a "D" written on it. It was a form of punishment used in schools in the English-speaking world, where a student seen as misbehaving, stupid or lazy was made to wear it in front of the classroom for a set amount of time.
-The notion of a "thinking cap" such as the cornuthaum may derive from ceremonial conical hats or even true thinking hats - in this context, the dunce cap is an "anti-thinking cap".
+===SpliceHack===
 ==Encyclopedia entry==
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 ==References==
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+{{nethack-367}}
 [[Category:Helms]]

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 The '''dunce cap''' is a magical [[helm]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. When unidentified, it appears as a [[conical hat]].