Madman (player monster) - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: rephrase

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rephrase

Umbire the Phantom: potholes

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Umbire the Phantom: got some corrections to make, thanks chris!

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got some corrections to make, thanks chris!

Umbire the Phantom: forgot the names!

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forgot the names!

Umbire the Phantom: and so with you

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and so with you

Umbire the Phantom: /* Live locations */ kensei + uh quests

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‎Live locations: kensei + uh quests

Umbire the Phantom: ditto

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Umbire the Phantom: correction

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correction

Umbire the Phantom: tweaks

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 A '''madman''', {{white|@}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]]. The madman is a [[neutral]] [[Human (monster attribute)|human]] [[Player monster (dNetHack)|player monster]] corresponding to a [[Madman]] [[hero]]: he will have the [[role]]'s appropriate [[rank]] title for his [[monster level]], and can reach level 30 like heroes can. Though madmen are practically identical to player monster [[Madwoman (player monster)|madwomen]] in every aspect besides gender, both monsters are utilized somewhat differently and are also given different kits, as detailed in the text below.
-A madman has a [[weapon attack]] and an [[offhand weapon attack]], and they also have a [[kick attack]]&mdash;madmen that are level 20 or higher will also attempt to cast [[dNetHack monster spells|one psionic spell]] during each of their turns. Like Madman heroes and other 'madman' monsters, they are created with [[telepathy]] and gain [[automatic searching]] at a minimum of level 7. They boast basic prowess in martial combat and have a halved [[base attack bonus]] of +0.5 [[to-hit]] per monster level.
+A madman has a [[weapon attack]] and an [[offhand weapon attack]], as well as a [[kick attack]]&mdash;madmen that are level 20 or higher will also attempt to cast [[dNetHack monster spells|one psionic spell]] during each of their turns. Like Madman heroes and other 'madman' monsters, they are created with [[telepathy]] and gain [[automatic searching]] at a minimum of level 7. They boast basic prowess in martial combat and have a halved [[base attack bonus]] of +0.5 [[to-hit]] per monster level.
 ==Generation==

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   |frequency=0
   |genocidable=Only if the hero is a [[Madperson]]
-  |attacks=Weapon 1d8 [[Physical damage|physical]], [[Twoweapon#dNetHack|offhand weapon]] 1d8 physical, [[kick]] 1d8 physical, [[dNetHack monster spells|cast]] 0d0 [[Psionic (spellcasting)|psionic]] (level 20+)
+  |attacks=[[Weapon attack|Weapon]] 1d8 [[Physical damage|physical]], [[Offhand weapon attack|offhand weapon]] 1d8 physical, [[Kick attack|kick]] 1d8 physical, [[dNetHack monster spells|cast]] 0d0 [[Psionic (spellcasting)|psionic]] (level 20+)
   |weight=1450
   |nutr=400
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 A '''madman''', {{white|@}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]]. The madman is a [[neutral]] [[Human (monster attribute)|human]] [[Player monster (dNetHack)|player monster]] corresponding to a [[Madman]] [[hero]]: he will have the [[role]]'s appropriate [[rank]] title for his [[monster level]], and can reach level 30 like heroes can. Though madmen are practically identical to player monster [[Madwoman (player monster)|madwomen]] in every aspect besides gender, both monsters are utilized somewhat differently and are also given different kits, as detailed in the text below.
-A madman has two weapon attacks, with the second attack using any offhand weapons they have available, and they also have a [[kick]] attack&mdash;madmen that are level 20 or higher will also attempt to cast [[dNetHack monster spells|one psionic spell]] during each of their turns. Like Madman heroes and other 'madman' monsters, they are created with [[telepathy]] and gain [[automatic searching]] at a minimum of level 7. They boast basic prowess in martial combat and have a halved [[base attack bonus]] of +0.5 [[to-hit]] per monster level.
+A madman has a [[weapon attack]] and an [[offhand weapon attack]], and they also have a [[kick attack]]&mdash;madmen that are level 20 or higher will also attempt to cast [[dNetHack monster spells|one psionic spell]] during each of their turns. Like Madman heroes and other 'madman' monsters, they are created with [[telepathy]] and gain [[automatic searching]] at a minimum of level 7. They boast basic prowess in martial combat and have a halved [[base attack bonus]] of +0.5 [[to-hit]] per monster level.
 ==Generation==
 {{main|Player monster (dNetHack)#Locations|l1=*dNetHack player monster locations}}
-Madmen are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards neutral heroes before specific adjustments are made. They are only a valid form for [[doppelganger]]s to [[polymorph]] into, and can only be targeted for [[genocide]] if a Madman hero [[read]]s a [[scroll of genocide]]&mdash;such a hero reading a cursed scroll while confused will instead create several madman player monsters adjacent to themselves.
+Madmen are not generated randomly, and are normally created as [[peaceful]] towards neutral heroes before specific adjustments are made. They are only a valid form for [[doppelganger]]s to [[polymorph]] into, and can only be targeted for [[genocide]] if a Madman hero [[read]]s a [[scroll of genocide]]&mdash;such a hero reading a cursed scroll while confused will instead create several madman player monsters adjacent to themselves.
 Madman [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s, including ones within the [[Valley of the Dead]]. Madman [[statue]]s can generate in [[cockatrice nest]]s and on [[Medusa's Island]]. A Madman hero killed by HP damage from a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]], or else killed by any form of [[stoning]], will leave a named madman statue behind containing their inventory rather than a named [[ghost]] and named corpse if a [[bones]] file is created. Statues and [[figurine]]s of madmen cannot be wished for by any means.

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   |frequency=0
   |genocidable=Only if the hero is a [[Madperson]]
-  |attacks=Weapon 1d8 [[Physical damage|physical]], [[Twoweapon#dNetHack|offhand weapon]] 1d8 physical, [[kick]] 1d8 physical, [[dNetHack monster spells|cast]] 0d0 [[psionic]] (level 20+)
+  |attacks=Weapon 1d8 [[Physical damage|physical]], [[Twoweapon#dNetHack|offhand weapon]] 1d8 physical, [[kick]] 1d8 physical, [[dNetHack monster spells|cast]] 0d0 [[Psionic (spellcasting)|psionic]] (level 20+)
   |weight=1450
   |nutr=400

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 ===Inventory===
 {{main|Player monster (dNetHack)#Inventory|l1=*dNetHack player monster inventory|Player monster (dNetHack)#Endgame equipment|l2=endgame equipment}}
-A madman is not normally [[generated with]] anything in their standard inventory: those slated for "good" equipment are given a [[rakuyo]] as their weapon, and their armor will consist of a [[roundshield]], a [[gentleman's suit]], a [[ruffled shirt]], an [[opera cloak]], a [[pair of gloves]], and [[armored boots]].
+A madman is [[generated with]] a [[straitjacket]] and will have a {{frac|3|4}} chance of being given a [[knife]], a {{frac|6}} chance of being given an [[axe]], and will otherwise be given a [[bullwhip]] as their weapon.
-Madmen generated as prisoners in the Castle will have the above "good" items among their belongings that are placed in the [[chest]] near the [[throne]].
+Madmen generated as prisoners in the Castle will have the following "good" items among their belongings that are placed in the [[chest]] near the [[throne]]: a [[rakuyo]], a [[roundshield]], a [[gentleman's suit]], a [[ruffled shirt]], an [[opera cloak]], a [[pair of gloves]], and [[armored boots]].
 Madmen generated on the Astral Plane are subject to the same armor and weapon replacement odds as other player monsters.

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 ==Generation==
 {{main|Player monster (dNetHack)#Locations|l1=*dNetHack player monster locations}}
-Madmen are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards neutral heroes before specific adjustments are made. They are only a valid form for [[doppelganger]]s to [[polymorph]] into, and can only be targeted for [[genocide]] if a Madman hero [[read]]s a [[scroll of genocide]]&mdash;such a hero reading a cursed scroll while confused will instead create several madman monsters adjacent to themselves.
+Madmen are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards neutral heroes before specific adjustments are made. They are only a valid form for [[doppelganger]]s to [[polymorph]] into, and can only be targeted for [[genocide]] if a Madman hero [[read]]s a [[scroll of genocide]]&mdash;such a hero reading a cursed scroll while confused will instead create several madman player monsters adjacent to themselves.
 Madman [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s, including ones within the [[Valley of the Dead]]. Madman [[statue]]s can generate in [[cockatrice nest]]s and on [[Medusa's Island]]. A Madman hero killed by HP damage from a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]], or else killed by any form of [[stoning]], will leave a named madman statue behind containing their inventory rather than a named [[ghost]] and named corpse if a [[bones]] file is created. Statues and [[figurine]]s of madmen cannot be wished for by any means.
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 Hostile madmen can appear among the various player monsters placed on the [[Astral Plane]] during level creation.
 ===Inventory===

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 Madman [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s, including ones within the [[Valley of the Dead]]. Madman [[statue]]s can generate in [[cockatrice nest]]s and on [[Medusa's Island]]. A Madman hero killed by HP damage from a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]], or else killed by any form of [[stoning]], will leave a named madman statue behind containing their inventory rather than a named [[ghost]] and named corpse if a [[bones]] file is created. Statues and [[figurine]]s of madmen cannot be wished for by any means.
 ===Live locations===
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 A [[fulvous]] madman is one of the "yellow nasties" that can be generated by the [[Stranger]]'s harassment.
 ==Encyclopedia entry==
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 ===Live locations===
 Madmen can appear among the default pool of random [[Prisoner (dNetHack)|prisoners]] (i.e. before ruler-specific rules are applied) that are kept in [[Throne room#dNetHack|throne rooms]]. They can also appear among the prisoners of the throne room on the [[Neutral Quest (dNetHack)|Neutral Quest branch level]], and may also appear among the prisoners of a throne room ruled by a [[Deepest one (dNetHack)|deepest one]] or [[Aurumach Rilmani]]&mdash;for deepest ones, madmen have twice the chance of appearing compared to other prisoners in those groups.
 Madmen may be generated occupying the [[bedroll]]s on the starting level and upper filler levels of the [[Madperson quest]] during level creation.
 A [[fulvous]] madman is one of the "yellow nasties" that can be generated by the [[Stranger]]'s harassment.

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	Madman [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s, including ones within the [[Valley of the Dead]]. Madman [[statue]]s can generate in [[cockatrice nest]]s and on [[Medusa's Island]]. A Madman hero killed by HP damage from a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]], or else killed by any form of [[stoning]], will leave a named madman statue behind containing their inventory rather than a named [[ghost]] and named corpse if a [[bones]] file is created. Statues and [[figurine]]s of madmen cannot be wished for by any means.		Madman [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s, including ones within the [[Valley of the Dead]]. Madman [[statue]]s can generate in [[cockatrice nest]]s and on [[Medusa's Island]]. A Madman hero killed by HP damage from a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]], or else killed by any form of [[stoning]], will leave a named madman statue behind containing their inventory rather than a named [[ghost]] and named corpse if a [[bones]] file is created. Statues and [[figurine]]s of madmen cannot be wished for by any means.
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		+	===Live locations===
		+	Madmen can appear among the default pool of random [[Prisoner (dNetHack)\|prisoners]] (i.e. before ruler-specific rules are applied) that are kept in [[Throne room#dNetHack\|throne rooms]]. They can also appear among the prisoners of the throne room on the [[Neutral Quest (dNetHack)\|Neutral Quest branch level]], and may also appear among the prisoners of a throne room ruled by a [[Deepest one (dNetHack)\|deepest one]] or [[Aurumach Rilmani]]—for deepest ones, madmen have twice the chance of appearing compared to other prisoners in those groups.
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		+	Madmen may be generated occupying the [[bedroll]]s on the starting level and upper filler levels of the [[Madperson quest]] during level creation.
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		+	A [[fulvous]] madman is one of the "yellow nasties" that can be generated by the [[Stranger]]'s harassment.

	==Encyclopedia entry==		==Encyclopedia entry==

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-A '''madman''', {{white|@}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]]. The madman is a [[neutral]] [[Human (monster attribute)|human]] [[Player monster (dNetHack)|player monster]] corresponding to a [[Madman]] [[hero]]: they will have the [[role]]'s appropriate [[rank]] title for their [[monster level]], and they can reach level 30 like heroes can. Though madmen are practically identical to player monster [[Madwoman (player monster)|madwomen]] in every aspect besides gender, both monsters are utilized somewhat differently and are also given different kits, as detailed in the text below.
+A '''madman''', {{white|@}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]]. The madman is a [[neutral]] [[Human (monster attribute)|human]] [[Player monster (dNetHack)|player monster]] corresponding to a [[Madman]] [[hero]]: he will have the [[role]]'s appropriate [[rank]] title for his [[monster level]], and can reach level 30 like heroes can. Though madmen are practically identical to player monster [[Madwoman (player monster)|madwomen]] in every aspect besides gender, both monsters are utilized somewhat differently and are also given different kits, as detailed in the text below.
-A madman has two weapon attacks, with the second attack using any offhand weapons they have available, and they also have a [[kick attack]] and will attempt to case [[dNetHack monster spells|one psionic spell]] during each of their turns. Like Madman heroes and other 'madman' monsters, they are created with [[telepathy]] and gain [[automatic searching]] at a minimum of level 7. They boast basic prowess in martial combat and have a halved [[base attack bonus]] of +0.5 [[to-hit]] per monster level.
+A madman has two weapon attacks, with the second attack using any offhand weapons they have available, and they also have a [[kick]] attack and will attempt to case [[dNetHack monster spells|one psionic spell]] during each of their turns. Like Madman heroes and other 'madman' monsters, they are created with [[telepathy]] and gain [[automatic searching]] at a minimum of level 7. They boast basic prowess in martial combat and have a halved [[base attack bonus]] of +0.5 [[to-hit]] per monster level.
 ==Generation==
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 Madmen are not generated randomly, and are normally created as peaceful towards neutral heroes before specific adjustments are made. They are only a valid form for [[doppelganger]]s to [[polymorph]] into, and can only be targeted for [[genocide]] if a Madman hero [[read]]s a [[scroll of genocide]]&mdash;such a hero reading a cursed scroll while confused will instead create several madman monsters adjacent to themselves.
-Madman [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s and within the [[Valley of the Dead]]. Madman [[statue]]s can generate in [[cockatrice nest]]s and on [[Medusa's Island]]. A Madman hero killed by HP damage from a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]], or else killed by any form of [[stoning]], will leave a named madman statue behind containing their inventory rather than a named [[ghost]] and named corpse if a [[bones]] file is created. Statues and [[figurine]]s of madmen cannot be wished for by any means.
+Madman [[corpse]]s can generate in [[graveyard]]s, including ones within the [[Valley of the Dead]]. Madman [[statue]]s can generate in [[cockatrice nest]]s and on [[Medusa's Island]]. A Madman hero killed by HP damage from a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]], or else killed by any form of [[stoning]], will leave a named madman statue behind containing their inventory rather than a named [[ghost]] and named corpse if a [[bones]] file is created. Statues and [[figurine]]s of madmen cannot be wished for by any means.
 ==Encyclopedia entry==