Master mind flayer (dNetHack) - Revision history

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Umbire the Phantom: /* Monster starting inventory */ word choice

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‎Monster starting inventory: word choice

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‎Generation: drohea

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Umbire the Phantom: inventory and such

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 ** They also have a {{frac|2|3}} chance of generating with a [[R'lyehian faceplate]].
 ** Finally, if the master mind flayer is not a temporarily summoned monster (e.g. via [[summon nasties]] or [[Eurynome]]), they have a {{frac|20}} chance of generating with a [[crystal skull]] and will always be given one if they were placed during level creation.
-* Master mind flayers generated in the future are given poison resistance (which they normally already have) along with [[Regeneration (property)|enhanced regeneration]], and have their monster level increased by 6 with their maximum [[HP]] adjusted accordingly. They are generated with a R'lyehian faceplaye, a cursed large +4 [[robe]], a cursed large +4 set of [[obsidian]] [[scale mail]], a cursed large +4 pair of obsidian [[Gauntlets (dNetHack)|gauntlets]], a cursed large +4 pair of obsidian [[armored boots]], and a blessed and erosion-proofed +4 [[Double lightsaber (dNetHack)|double lightsaber]] that has an equal probability of a [[ruby]], [[green flourite]] or a [[worthless piece of red glass]] serving as the focus gem. If the master mind flayer is not a temporarily summoned monster, they also have has a {{frac|3}} chance of generating with a crystal skull.
+* Master mind flayers generated in the future are given poison resistance (which they normally already have) along with [[Regeneration (property)|enhanced regeneration]], and have their monster level increased by 6 with their maximum [[HP]] adjusted accordingly. They are generated with a R'lyehian faceplaye, a cursed large +4 [[robe]], a cursed large +4 set of [[Obsidian (material)|obsidian]] [[scale mail]], a cursed large +4 pair of obsidian [[Gauntlets (dNetHack)|gauntlets]], a cursed large +4 pair of obsidian [[armored boots]], and a blessed and erosion-proofed +4 [[Double lightsaber (dNetHack)|double lightsaber]] that has an equal probability of a [[ruby]], [[green flourite]] or a [[worthless piece of red glass]] serving as the focus gem. If the master mind flayer is not a temporarily summoned monster, they also have has a {{frac|3}} chance of generating with a crystal skull.
 * Master mind flayers generated elsewhere in the dungeon are generated with a [[quarterstaff]], a [[Plain cloak|cloak]] that is either magenta ({{frac|2|3}} chance) or bright magenta ({{frac|3}} chance), a [[pair of gloves]], a pair of high boots, a leather helm, and a {{frac|3}} chance of a R'lyehian faceplate. If the master mind flayer is not a temporarily summoned monster, they also have a {{frac|90}} chance of generating with a crystal skull.

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 ==Strategy==
-A commonplace strategy when dealing with master mind flayers in R'lyeh is to read a [[scroll of genocide]] upon entering the level, which is usually a blessed one targeting {{white|h}} unless the hero is a [[Dwarf (starting race)|dwarf]]: this eliminates many of the mind-blasting threats that otherwise will not only constantly assault a telepathic hero as they traverse the level, but potentially awaken the deadly [[Great Cthulhu]] as well and leave them in dire straits, (if not [[Death (character)|dead]] outright or worse). The master mind flayers and other humanoids on the level also carry a plethora of valuable loot: potions of confusion and blindness that can be made into {{! of|water}} with a [[dipped]] [[unicorn horn]]; potions of extra healing and gain energy to stock up on and perform [[alchemy]] with; potions of full healing to bless for later use; and [[potions of space mead]] that grant 5,000 turns of [[slow digestion]] and [[magical breathing]], among other benefits.
+A commonplace strategy when dealing with master mind flayers in R'lyeh is to read a [[scroll of genocide]] upon entering the level, which is usually a blessed one targeting {{white|h}} unless the hero is a [[Dwarf (starting race)|dwarf]]: this eliminates many of the mind-blasting threats that otherwise will not only constantly assault a telepathic hero as they traverse the level, but potentially awaken the deadly [[Great Cthulhu]] as well and leave them in dire straits, (if not [[Death (character)|dead outright]] or worse). The master mind flayers and other humanoids on the level also carry a plethora of valuable loot: potions of confusion and blindness that can be made into {{! of|water}} with a [[dipped]] [[unicorn horn]]; potions of extra healing and gain energy to stock up on and perform [[alchemy]] with; potions of full healing to bless for later use; and [[potions of space mead]] that grant 5,000 turns of [[slow digestion]] and [[magical breathing]], among other benefits.
 Remember that genocide does not apply to monsters generated in the Quest branch of the hero's role, so Anachrononauts (and [[Android]]s) cannot use it to preemptively kill off the master mind flayers within!

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 Anachrononaut quest|
-The [[Anachrononaut quest]] features master mind flayers in a major role that constitutes major spoilers for the [[Anachrononaut]] role. They can be accessed by selecting the "Role spoiler" tab.
+The [[Anachrononaut quest]] and [[Android quest]] feature master mind flayers in a major role that constitutes major spoilers for the [[Anachrononaut]] role. They can be accessed by selecting the "Role spoiler" tab.
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-In the "age before ages", the mind flayers discovered and woshipped an eldritch "nascent thought" known as [[Ilsensine]], and in bringing knowledge of it back to the past they set off a chain of events that caused the end of the world. While the mind flayer empires were overthrown and brought low, the [[god]]s of Law discovered Ilsensine and were consumed, followed by the other gods of the heavens - this is why Anachrononauts do not worship gods and cannot make use of altars. In order to change the future and gain a full-scoring ascension, you must gain access to your Quest from your [[quest leader]] before she dies, retrieve [[the Annulus]] and obtain the [[Amulet of Yendor]], then reach the lawful high altar on the [[Astral Plane]] and invoke the Annulus to purge Ilsensine's influence once and for all before ascending on the correct high altar as normal.
+In the "age before ages", the mind flayers discovered and woshipped an eldritch "nascent thought" known as [[Ilsensine]], and in bringing knowledge of it back to the past they set off a chain of events that caused the end of the world. While the mind flayer empires were overthrown and brought low, the [[god]]s of Law discovered Ilsensine and were consumed, followed by the other gods of the heavens&mdash;this is why Anachrononauts and Androids do not worship gods and cannot make use of altars. In order to change the future and gain a full-scoring ascension, you must gain access to your Quest from your [[quest leader]] before she dies, retrieve [[the Annulus]] and obtain the [[Amulet of Yendor]], then reach the lawful high altar on the [[Astral Plane]] and invoke the Annulus to purge Ilsensine's influence once and for all before ascending on the correct high altar as normal.
 Master mind flayers are one of the many quest monsters: {{frac|7}} of the randomly generated monsters are mind flayer-related&mdash;of those, {{frac|8}} are master mind flayers. Some master mind flayers are also generated below the home level of the Quest at level creation: one is generated on the locate level, one is generated on each of the lower filler levels, and two are generated on the goal level.

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 ** One item randomly selected from a wand of {{of|wand|draining|death|striking|magic missile|sleep|fire|cold|lightning|or=1|create monster}}.
 ** One item randomly selected from a wand of {{of|wand|speed monster|make invisible|teleportation|digging|or=1|create monster}}.
-** Two random selections of a potion of {{! of|invisibility|speed|confusion|gain level|extra healing|full healing|gain energy}}, or a [[scroll of remove curse]].
+** Two random selections from a potion of {{! of|invisibility|speed|confusion|gain level|extra healing|full healing|gain energy}}, or a [[scroll of remove curse]].
-** Three random selections of a potion of {{! of|acid|confusion|blindness|sleeping|or=1|paralysis}}, with acid having twice as much chance of being selected as the other potions.
+** Three random selections from a potion of {{! of|acid|confusion|blindness|sleeping|or=1|paralysis}}, with acid having twice as much chance of being selected as the other potions.
 ** They also have a {{frac|2|3}} chance of generating with a [[R'lyehian faceplate]].
 ** Finally, if the master mind flayer is not a temporarily summoned monster (e.g. via [[summon nasties]] or [[Eurynome]]), they have a {{frac|20}} chance of generating with a [[crystal skull]] and will always be given one if they were placed during level creation.

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 ** One item randomly selected from a wand of {{of|wand|speed monster|make invisible|teleportation|digging|or=1|create monster}}.
 ** Two random selections of a potion of {{! of|invisibility|speed|confusion|gain level|extra healing|full healing|gain energy}}, or a [[scroll of remove curse]].
-** Three random selections of a potion of {{! of|acid|confusion|blindness|sleeping|or=1|paralysis}}.
+** Three random selections of a potion of {{! of|acid|confusion|blindness|sleeping|or=1|paralysis}}, with acid having twice as much chance of being selected as the other potions.
 ** They also have a {{frac|2|3}} chance of generating with a [[R'lyehian faceplate]].
 ** Finally, if the master mind flayer is not a temporarily summoned monster (e.g. via [[summon nasties]] or [[Eurynome]]), they have a {{frac|20}} chance of generating with a [[crystal skull]] and will always be given one if they were placed during level creation.

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 Randomly-generated master mind flayers are always created hostile. A [[Mind flayer (dNetHack)|mind flayer]] can [[grow up]] into a master mind flayer.
-Master mind flayers that are generated in the [[Drow Healer quest]] will always be [[Zombie (dNetHack)|zombified]].
+Master mind flayers that are generated in the [[Drow Healer quest]] will always be [[Zombie (dNetHack)|zombified]], and they make up {{frac|2|105}} of randomly generated monsters in the branch for [[Drow Healer]]s after the quest is completed.
 Two master mind flayers are placed randomly on the goal level of the [[Drow Noble Quest]] at level creation, and they are generally situated near the [[elder brain]] guarding the [[Bell of Opening]].

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 ==Generation==
-Randomly-generated master mind flayers are always created hostile. A [[Mind flayer (dNetHack)|mind flayer]] can grow up into a master mind flayer.
+Randomly-generated master mind flayers are always created hostile. A [[Mind flayer (dNetHack)|mind flayer]] can [[grow up]] into a master mind flayer.
 Master mind flayers that are generated in the [[Drow Healer quest]] will always be [[Zombie (dNetHack)|zombified]].
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-The [[lillend]]s that are generated on the [[Elemental Planes]] may be created with a [[Mask (dNetHack)|mask]] of a master mind flayer.
+Master mind flayers generated in the future are accompanied by 2-6 mind flayers.
 ==Strategy==

Master mind flayer (dNetHack) - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: pothole

Umbire the Phantom: pothole

Umbire the Phantom: mention androids *just* a bit more

Umbire the Phantom: /* Monster starting inventory */ word choice

Umbire the Phantom: /* Generation */ detail

Umbire the Phantom: quick-ish pass

Umbire the Phantom: /* Generation */ drohea

Umbire the Phantom: /* Monster starting inventory */ pothole

Umbire the Phantom: inventory and such

Umbire the Phantom: drohea, masks

Umbire the Phantom: mention androids just a bit more