Goblin Town - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: details

2025-08-31T22:21:22Z

details

Umbire the Phantom: follow up, thank you

2025-08-27T15:23:07Z

follow up, thank you

Mobileuser: blacksmith hammer

2025-08-27T14:27:33Z

blacksmith hammer

Umbire the Phantom: /* Goblin Town 2 */ punc

2025-03-20T18:00:32Z

‎Goblin Town 2: punc

Umbire the Phantom: /* Description */ pothole, et. al.

2024-12-03T12:28:53Z

‎Description: pothole, et. al.

Umbire the Phantom: /* Gollum's Cave */ pothole

2024-06-29T12:36:48Z

‎Gollum's Cave: pothole

Umbire the Phantom: /* Strategy */ word choice - no longer a ring of invis

2024-06-29T12:36:23Z

‎Strategy: word choice - no longer a ring of invis

Umbire the Phantom: /* Gollum's Cave */ note magic key, word choice

2024-06-29T12:30:35Z

‎Gollum's Cave: note magic key, word choice

Loggers: remove a tiny bit of unnecessary text

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remove a tiny bit of unnecessary text

Umbire the Phantom: potholes

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-The floor is unlit and [[non-diggable]], and [[phasing]] is blocked. Dead trees are sparsely placed around the level, and paths of shallow water lead to an 'island' in the center of the map. The trap door will drop you somewhere in the middle area of dry land - depending on its location, you may also see any prisoners that fell through the trap door. Taking the up [[stair]] present in the level will lead you back to the first floor, placing you somewhere in the opening containing the magic portal.
+The floor is unlit and [[non-diggable]], and [[phasing]] is blocked. Dead trees are sparsely placed around the level, and paths of shallow water lead to an 'island' in the center of the map. The trap door will drop you somewhere in the middle area of dry land&mdash;depending on its location, you may also see any prisoners that fell through the trap door. Taking the up [[stair]] present in the level will lead you back to the first floor, placing you somewhere in the opening containing the magic portal.
-Two [[piranha]], two [[jellyfish]], five [[bat]]s, and two [[giant bat]]s are placed randomly around the floor at level creation, all hostile. Corpses of [[elf (monster)|elves]], goblins, hobgoblins and piranha are placed at the marked locations around the level - [[The One Ring (EvilHack)|The One Ring]] is also placed randomly on the level, and may be on a square of [[shallow water]]. [[Gollum]] will generate at one of the squares marked with a {{gray|G}}: he is capable of swimming and will move through the level to seek out the ring and other items, eating the various corpses if they are still fresh enough.
+Two [[piranha]], two [[jellyfish]], five [[bat]]s, and two [[giant bat]]s are placed randomly around the floor at level creation, all hostile. Corpses of [[Elf (monster)|elves]], goblins, hobgoblins and piranha are placed at the marked locations around the level&mdash;[[The One Ring (EvilHack)|The One Ring]] is also placed randomly on the level, and may be on a square of [[shallow water]]. [[Gollum (EvilHack)|Gollum]] will generate at one of the squares marked with a {{gray|G}}: he is capable of swimming and will move through the level to seek out the ring and other items, eating the various corpses if they are still fresh enough.
-The chest on the larger island contains two random gems and a [[potion]], and has a {{frac|13|20}} chance of containing a [[pair of goggles]]. The chest on the smaller island contains 200 gold pieces, a [[magic key]] and three random gems, and has a {{frac|7|20}} chance of containing [[elven chain mail]], as well as a {{frac|2}} chance of containing an [[elven cloak]]. There is a {{frac|3}} chance of shallow water squares generating in place of certain [[Moat|deep water]] squares between the large island and small island, with a much smaller chance of enough squares generating to form a path that can be crossed by [[jumping]].
+The chest on the larger island contains two random gems and a [[potion]], and has a {{frac|13|20}} chance of containing a [[pair of goggles]]. The chest on the smaller island contains 200 gold pieces, a [[magic key]] and three random gems, and has a {{frac|7|20}} chance of containing [[elven chain mail]] and a separate {{frac|2}} chance of containing an [[elven cloak]]. There is a {{frac|3}} chance of shallow water squares generating in place of certain [[Moat|deep water]] squares between the large island and small island, with a much smaller chance of enough squares generating to form a path that can be crossed by [[jumping]].
 ==Strategy==
-Even if the [[hero]] is not yet powerful enough to defeat the Goblin King, Goblin Town is still worth exploring. The plentiful corpses provide a helpful early game nutrition boost, the arrow traps can be disarmed for forging fodder, and the goblin shaman is an easy chance at [[telepathy]]. However, iron-hating characters (i.e. [[Drow (starting race)|drow]] and [[Elf (starting race)|elves]]) will want to approach with more caution, due to the abundance of arrows and orcish daggers.
+Even if the [[hero]] is not yet powerful enough to defeat the Goblin King, Goblin Town is still worth exploring. The plentiful corpses provide a helpful early game nutrition boost, the arrow traps can be disarmed for forging fodder, and the goblin shaman is an easy chance at [[telepathy]]. However, iron-hating heroes (i.e. [[Drow (starting race)|drow]] and [[Elf (starting race)|elves]]) will want to approach with more caution, due to the abundance of arrows and orcish daggers. Additionally, those who encounter the latter map will want to be very careful that they do not step into the trap door to Gollum's level, as the up stair from the level will place them on the other side of the map, preventing them from leaving without pushing through the Goblin King's dwelling and potentially being killed.
-In the event the trap door to the second floor is within a prison cell, the iron bars can be destroyed with a [[wand of striking]], a [[force bolt]] or [[acid]].
+In the event the trap door to the second floor is within a prison cell, the iron bars can be destroyed with a [[wand of striking]], a [[force bolt]] or a source of [[acid]].
 ==Origin==

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 There are nine traps: three [[squeaky board]]s, two [[arrow trap]]s, two [[bolt trap]]s, one [[bear trap]], and a [[trap door]]. The first eight traps are randomly placed in eight of the ten locations marked {{cyan|^}} on the maps. The trap door is placed at one of the five locations marked {{white|^}} on the maps, and falling down it leads to the second floor of the branch.
-The 5x3 storeroom has a {{frac|2}} chance of containing a [[shop]] with an [[Racial monster|orcish]] [[shopkeeper]], with equal chances of being a [[general store]] or a [[used armor dealership]]. Each jail cell generates a set of imprisoned monsters with no inventory at the marked positions, along with a locked [[door]] in the middle of each wall of [[iron bars]] that has a chance of being replaced by additional bars - the cell nearest to the forge on each map has a {{frac|7|20}} chance of the door being replaced, and the other cells have a {{frac|2}} chance. The cell by the forge also has a [[chest]] containing a [[novel]] named [[The Blacksmith's Cookbook]] and the blacksmith hammer ("runed hammer" when unidentified) - it has a {{frac|2}} chance of also containing a [[potion of acid]].
+The 5x3 storeroom has a {{frac|2}} chance of containing a [[shop]] with an [[Racial monster|orcish]] [[shopkeeper]], with equal chances of being a [[general store]] or a [[used armor dealership]]. Each jail cell generates a set of imprisoned monsters with no inventory at the marked positions, along with a locked [[door]] in the middle of each wall of [[iron bars]] that has a chance of being replaced by additional bars - the cell nearest to the forge on each map has a {{frac|7|20}} chance of the door being replaced, and the other cells have a {{frac|2}} chance. The cell by the forge also has a [[chest]] containing a [[novel]] named [[The Blacksmith's Cookbook]] and the [[blacksmith hammer]] ("runed hammer" when unidentified) - it has a {{frac|2}} chance of also containing a [[potion of acid]].
 The Goblin King is generated alone atop a [[throne]] in his lair, with a locked chest nearby that has 100 [[gold pieces]], a random [[ring]], and three random [[gem]] objects; the chest also has a {{frac|10}} chance of containing a rare [[magic marker]]. Fourteen [[goblin]]s, four [[hobgoblin]]s, a [[Goblin shaman (EvilHack)|goblin shaman]] and a [[bugbear]] are placed around the level - all these monsters are generated hostile.

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 There are nine traps: three [[squeaky board]]s, two [[arrow trap]]s, two [[bolt trap]]s, one [[bear trap]], and a [[trap door]]. The first eight traps are randomly placed in eight of the ten locations marked {{cyan|^}} on the maps. The trap door is placed at one of the five locations marked {{white|^}} on the maps, and falling down it leads to the second floor of the branch.
-The 5x3 storeroom has a {{frac|2}} chance of containing a [[shop]] with an [[Racial monster|orcish]] [[shopkeeper]], with equal chances of being a [[general store]] or a [[used armor dealership]]. Each jail cell generates a set of imprisoned monsters with no inventory at the marked positions, along with a locked [[door]] in the middle of each wall of [[iron bars]] that has a chance of being replaced by additional bars - the cell nearest to the forge on each map has a {{frac|7|20}} chance of the door being replaced, and the other cells have a {{frac|2}} chance. The cell by the forge also has a [[chest]] containing a [[novel]] named [[The Blacksmith's Cookbook]] - it has a {{frac|13|20}} chance of also containing a [[war hammer]], and an independent {{frac|2}} chance of containing a [[potion of acid]].
+The 5x3 storeroom has a {{frac|2}} chance of containing a [[shop]] with an [[Racial monster|orcish]] [[shopkeeper]], with equal chances of being a [[general store]] or a [[used armor dealership]]. Each jail cell generates a set of imprisoned monsters with no inventory at the marked positions, along with a locked [[door]] in the middle of each wall of [[iron bars]] that has a chance of being replaced by additional bars - the cell nearest to the forge on each map has a {{frac|7|20}} chance of the door being replaced, and the other cells have a {{frac|2}} chance. The cell by the forge also has a [[chest]] containing a [[novel]] named [[The Blacksmith's Cookbook]] and the blacksmith hammer ("runed hammer" when unidentified) - it has a {{frac|2}} chance of also containing a [[potion of acid]].
 The Goblin King is generated alone atop a [[throne]] in his lair, with a locked chest nearby that has 100 [[gold pieces]], a random [[ring]], and three random [[gem]] objects; the chest also has a {{frac|10}} chance of containing a rare [[magic marker]]. Fourteen [[goblin]]s, four [[hobgoblin]]s, a [[Goblin shaman (EvilHack)|goblin shaman]] and a [[bugbear]] are placed around the level - all these monsters are generated hostile.

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 The entire level is [[non-diggable]], [[no-teleport]] and surrounded by solid rock, and [[phasing]] is blocked; the level is unlit, with the exception of the prison cell interiors, the Goblin King's dwelling and the interior of the shop, if it exists. The level is dotted with [[dead tree]]s, and there is a [[Forge (dungeon feature)|forge]] in front of the first cell.
-There are nine traps: three [[squeaky board]]s, two [[arrow trap]]s,, two [[bolt trap]]s, one [[bear trap]], and a [[trap door]]. The first eight traps are randomly placed in eight of the ten locations marked {{cyan|^}} on the maps. The trap door is placed at one of the five locations marked {{white|^}} on the maps, and falling down it leads to the second floor of the branch.
+There are nine traps: three [[squeaky board]]s, two [[arrow trap]]s, two [[bolt trap]]s, one [[bear trap]], and a [[trap door]]. The first eight traps are randomly placed in eight of the ten locations marked {{cyan|^}} on the maps. The trap door is placed at one of the five locations marked {{white|^}} on the maps, and falling down it leads to the second floor of the branch.
 The 5x3 storeroom has a {{frac|2}} chance of containing a [[shop]] with an [[Racial monster|orcish]] [[shopkeeper]], with equal chances of being a [[general store]] or a [[used armor dealership]]. Each jail cell generates a set of imprisoned monsters with no inventory at the marked positions, along with a locked [[door]] in the middle of each wall of [[iron bars]] that has a chance of being replaced by additional bars - the cell nearest to the forge on each map has a {{frac|7|20}} chance of the door being replaced, and the other cells have a {{frac|2}} chance. The cell by the forge also has a [[chest]] containing a [[novel]] named [[The Blacksmith's Cookbook]] - it has a {{frac|13|20}} chance of also containing a [[war hammer]], and an independent {{frac|2}} chance of containing a [[potion of acid]].

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 ==Description==
-The dungeon branch consists of two floors: the cavern that makes up the actual "town", and a subterranean lake. The first floor will be one of two maps.
+The dungeon branch consists of two floors: the cavern that makes up the actual "town", and a subterranean lake. The first floor will use one of two maps:
 ===Goblin Town 1===
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 There are nine traps: three [[squeaky board]]s, two [[arrow trap]]s,, two [[bolt trap]]s, one [[bear trap]], and a [[trap door]]. The first eight traps are randomly placed in eight of the ten locations marked {{cyan|^}} on the maps. The trap door is placed at one of the five locations marked {{white|^}} on the maps, and falling down it leads to the second floor of the branch.
-The 5x3 storeroom has a {{frac|2}} chance of containing a [[shop]] with an [[Racial monster|orcish]] [[shopkeeper]], with equal chances of being a [[general store]] or a [[used armor dealership]]. Each jail cell generates a set of [[prisoner]]s with no inventory at the marked positions, along with a locked [[door]] in the middle of each wall of [[iron bars]] that has a chance of being replaced by additional bars - the cell nearest to the forge on each map has a {{frac|7|20}} chance of the door being replaced, and the other cells have a {{frac|2}} chance. The cell by the forge also has a [[chest]] containing a [[novel]] named [[The Blacksmith's Cookbook]] - it has a {{frac|13|20}} chance of also containing a [[war hammer]], and an independent {{frac|2}} chance of containing a [[potion of acid]].
+The 5x3 storeroom has a {{frac|2}} chance of containing a [[shop]] with an [[Racial monster|orcish]] [[shopkeeper]], with equal chances of being a [[general store]] or a [[used armor dealership]]. Each jail cell generates a set of imprisoned monsters with no inventory at the marked positions, along with a locked [[door]] in the middle of each wall of [[iron bars]] that has a chance of being replaced by additional bars - the cell nearest to the forge on each map has a {{frac|7|20}} chance of the door being replaced, and the other cells have a {{frac|2}} chance. The cell by the forge also has a [[chest]] containing a [[novel]] named [[The Blacksmith's Cookbook]] - it has a {{frac|13|20}} chance of also containing a [[war hammer]], and an independent {{frac|2}} chance of containing a [[potion of acid]].
 The Goblin King is generated alone atop a [[throne]] in his lair, with a locked chest nearby that has 100 [[gold pieces]], a random [[ring]], and three random [[gem]] objects; the chest also has a {{frac|10}} chance of containing a rare [[magic marker]]. Fourteen [[goblin]]s, four [[hobgoblin]]s, a [[Goblin shaman (EvilHack)|goblin shaman]] and a [[bugbear]] are placed around the level - all these monsters are generated hostile.

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 Two [[piranha]], two [[jellyfish]], five [[bat]]s, and two [[giant bat]]s are placed randomly around the floor at level creation, all hostile. Corpses of [[elf (monster)|elves]], goblins, hobgoblins and piranha are placed at the marked locations around the level - [[The One Ring]] is also placed randomly on the level, and may be on a square of [[shallow water]]. [[Gollum]] will generate at one of the squares marked with a {{gray|G}}: he is capable of swimming and will move through the level to seek out the ring and other items, eating the various corpses if they are still fresh enough.
-The chest on the larger island contains two random gem objects and a [[potion]], and has a {{frac|13|20}} chance of containing a [[pair of goggles]]. The chest on the smaller island contains 200 gold pieces and three random gem objects, and has a {{frac|7|20}} chance of containing [[elven chain mail]], as well as a {{frac|2}} chance of containing an [[elven cloak]]. There is a {{frac|3}} chance of shallow water squares generating in place of certain [[Moat|deep water]] squares between the large island and small island, with a much smaller chance of enough squares generating to form a path that can be crossed by [[jumping]].
+The chest on the larger island contains two random gems and a [[potion]], and has a {{frac|13|20}} chance of containing a [[pair of goggles]]. The chest on the smaller island contains 200 gold pieces, a [[magic key]] and three random gems, and has a {{frac|7|20}} chance of containing [[elven chain mail]], as well as a {{frac|2}} chance of containing an [[elven cloak]]. There is a {{frac|3}} chance of shallow water squares generating in place of certain [[Moat|deep water]] squares between the large island and small island, with a much smaller chance of enough squares generating to form a path that can be crossed by [[jumping]].
 ==Strategy==

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 The 5x3 storeroom has a {{frac|2}} chance of containing a [[shop]] with an [[Racial monster|orcish]] [[shopkeeper]], with equal chances of being a [[general store]] or a [[used armor dealership]]. Each jail cell generates a set of [[prisoner]]s with no inventory at the marked positions, along with a locked [[door]] in the middle of each wall of [[iron bars]] that has a chance of being replaced by additional bars - the cell nearest to the forge on each map has a {{frac|7|20}} chance of the door being replaced, and the other cells have a {{frac|2}} chance. The cell by the forge also has a [[chest]] containing a [[novel]] named [[The Blacksmith's Cookbook]] - it has a {{frac|13|20}} chance of also containing a [[war hammer]], and an independent {{frac|2}} chance of containing a [[potion of acid]].
-The Goblin King is generated alone atop a [[throne]] in his lair, with a locked chest nearby that has 100 [[gold pieces]], a random [[ring]], and three random [[gem]] objects; the chest also has a {{frac|10}} chance of containing a rare [[magic marker]]. Fourteen [[goblin]]s, four [[hobgoblin]]s, a [[goblin shaman]] and a [[bugbear]] are placed around the level - all these monsters are generated hostile.
+The Goblin King is generated alone atop a [[throne]] in his lair, with a locked chest nearby that has 100 [[gold pieces]], a random [[ring]], and three random [[gem]] objects; the chest also has a {{frac|10}} chance of containing a rare [[magic marker]]. Fourteen [[goblin]]s, four [[hobgoblin]]s, a [[Goblin shaman (EvilHack)|goblin shaman]] and a [[bugbear]] are placed around the level - all these monsters are generated hostile.
 ===Gollum's Cave===
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 In the event the trap door to the second floor is within a prison cell, the iron bars can be destroyed with a [[wand of striking]], [[force bolt]] or [[acid]].
-Even if the player is not yet powerful enough to defeat the Goblin King, Goblin Town is still worth exploring. The plentiful corpses provide a helpful early game nutrition boost, the arrow traps can be disarmed for forging fodder, and the goblin shaman is an easy chance at [[telepathy]]. However, iron-hating races (i.e. [[Drow (starting race)|drow]] and [[Elf (starting race)|elves]]) may wish to approach with more caution, due to the abundance of arrows and orcish daggers, both of which are commonly generated as iron.
+Even if the player is not yet powerful enough to defeat the Goblin King, Goblin Town is still worth exploring. The plentiful corpses provide a helpful early game nutrition boost, the arrow traps can be disarmed for forging fodder, and the goblin shaman is an easy chance at [[telepathy]]. However, iron-hating races (i.e. [[Drow (starting race)|drow]] and [[Elf (starting race)|elves]]) may wish to approach with more caution, due to the abundance of iron arrows and orcish daggers.
 Rings of invisibility can be consistently identified by exploring the lake and finding the One Ring, as it is always named.