NetHack brass - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: touch-up, link GH repo

2024-08-28T08:09:02Z

touch-up, link GH repo

Umbire the Phantom: /* Changes to existing items */ potholes

2024-06-27T10:36:37Z

‎Changes to existing items: potholes

Furey: Remove {{gameinfo||NetHack_brass}}. gameinfo.wikia.com has moved at least 3 times. Replace with a simple https link to the current location, gamicus.fandom.com

2024-06-21T11:32:50Z

Remove {{gameinfo||NetHack_brass}}. gameinfo.wikia.com has moved at least 3 times. Replace with a simple https link to the current location, gamicus.fandom.com

Umbire the Phantom: /* Changes to existing items */ potholes

2023-10-25T10:56:00Z

‎Changes to existing items: potholes

Umbire the Phantom: /* External links */ add link, ver

2023-07-15T18:33:15Z

‎External links: add link, ver

Umbire the Phantom at 01:52, 24 July 2021

2021-07-24T01:52:09Z

Phol ende wodan: is a variant

2018-08-26T04:01:48Z

is a variant

Phol ende wodan: /* New items */ Link to object materials

2017-09-09T23:20:21Z

‎New items: Link to object materials

Phol ende wodan: add release date

2017-09-08T01:28:24Z

add release date

Elronnd: /* External links */: doesn't really count as a stub

2015-12-23T02:33:44Z

‎External links: : doesn't really count as a stub

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 '''NetHack brass''' is a [[variant]] based on [[NetHack 3.4.3]], first released on September 23, 2004. It has an improved [[Skills (NetHack brass)|skills]] system, the choice of a gift at [[Sokoban]], and a new [[Gehennom]], including rivers and an icy cave. The latest version is NetHack brass 081221, which is entirely in Japanese.
-NetHack brass has a [[DOS]]/[[Windows]] binary for immediate download, as well as a standalone patch for use with 3.4.3. For [[Unix]] users, the best option is [[compiling]] the 040923 sources after applying the [[brass interface patch]].
+NetHack brass has a [[DOS]]/[[Windows]] binary for immediate download, as well as a standalone patch for use with 3.4.3. For [[Unix]] users, the best option is [[compiling]] the 040923 sources after applying the [[brass interface patch]]. There is an actively maintained repo for NetHack brass [https://github.com/youkan700/NetHack-brass on GitHub] (which can be viewed via [https://gothub.ducks.party/youkan700/NetHack-brass alternate front-end] if desired).
 ==System changes==
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 ==Changes to existing monsters==
-*A [[doppelganger]] always imitates the player, including all inventory and attributes — though not, apparently, spells.  Unhappily, its items will disappear when it is defeated by any means, so you cannot get two of the same [[artifact]].  You may still steal the doppelganger's items using the #bereave extended command, but artifacts gained in this way will revert to their base item. The stolen items will last until they are lost when put on the ground.
+*A [[doppelganger]] always imitates the player, including all inventory and attributes — though not, apparently, spells. Unhappily, its items will disappear when it is defeated by any means, so you cannot get two of the same [[artifact]]. You may still steal the doppelganger's items using the #bereave extended command, but artifacts gained in this way will revert to their base item. The stolen items will last until they are lost when put on the ground.
 *[[Floating eye]]s can freeze you if you attack them with a [[polearm]].
 *[[Straw golem]]s drop a number of sheaves of straw when they are killed.

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 ==Changes to existing items==
 * Many pieces of [[body armor]] have had their AC slightly increased.
-* Dragon scale mail now weighs 250 and provides 8 AC.
+* [[Dragon scale mail]] now weighs 250 and provides 8 AC.
 * [[Gauntlets of dexterity]] set your dexterity to that of your race/class maximum, similar to gauntlets of power; this will [[auto-identify]] them when worn, even if you have reached that maximum.
 * [[Leather gloves]] provide 0 AC.
 * [[Magic whistle]]s are charged magical tools.
-* Orange dragon scale mail provides [[free action]].
+* [[Orange dragon scale mail]] provides [[free action]].
 * [[Robe (SLASH'EM)|Robes]] function as they do in [[SLASH'EM]].
 * [[Speed boots]] no longer set your [[speed]] to very fast by default, instead providing a boost to speed that can stack with other sources.

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 '''NetHack brass''' is a [[variant]] based on [[NetHack 3.4.3]], first released on September 23, 2004. It has an improved [[Skills (NetHack brass)|skills]] system, the choice of a gift at [[Sokoban]], and a new [[Gehennom]], including rivers and an icy cave. The latest version is NetHack brass 081221, which is entirely in Japanese.
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 * [http://www.maroon.dti.ne.jp/youkan/nethack/index.html Japanese page] and [http://translate.google.com/translate?prev=hp&hl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maroon.dti.ne.jp%2Fyoukan%2Fnethack%2Findex.html&sl=ja&tl=en Google translation] with latest source
 * [https://web.archive.org/web/20230327165223/http://www.nicolaas.net/erebus/item.php?key=NetHackbrass Erebus page] on NetHack brass
 {{variant-343}}
 [[Category:Variants]]
 [[Category:NetHack brass]]

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 * [[Magic whistle]]s are charged magical tools.
 * Orange dragon scale mail provides [[free action]].
-* [[Robe]]s are as in [[Robe#Robes in SLASH'EM|SLASH'EM]].
+* [[Robe (SLASH'EM)|Robes]] function as they do in [[SLASH'EM]].
 * [[Speed boots]] no longer set your [[speed]] to very fast by default, instead providing a boost to speed that can stack with other sources.
 * New [[statue]] types: [[bronze]] statues and [[ice]] sculpture.
-*[[Unicorn horn]]s have a chance of disintegrating after use.
+* [[Unicorn horn]]s have a chance of disintegrating after use.
 * [[Unlocking tool]]s may break.
 * The [[wand of speed monster]]'s effects are now temporary.

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 ==External links==
-*[http://www.maroon.dti.ne.jp/youkan/nethack/index_e.html NetHack brass] including sources and DOS/Windows binary
+* [http://www.maroon.dti.ne.jp/youkan/nethack/index_e.html NetHack brass] including sources and DOS/Windows binary
-*[http://www.maroon.dti.ne.jp/youkan/nethack/index.html Japanese page] and [http://translate.google.com/translate?prev=hp&hl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maroon.dti.ne.jp%2Fyoukan%2Fnethack%2Findex.html&sl=ja&tl=en Google translation] with latest source
+* [http://www.maroon.dti.ne.jp/youkan/nethack/index.html Japanese page] and [http://translate.google.com/translate?prev=hp&hl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maroon.dti.ne.jp%2Fyoukan%2Fnethack%2Findex.html&sl=ja&tl=en Google translation] with latest source
+* [https://web.archive.org/web/20230327165223/http://www.nicolaas.net/erebus/item.php?key=NetHackbrass Erebus page] on NetHack brass
 [[Category:NetHack brass]]

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 {{gameinfo|NetHack_brass}}
-'''NetHack brass''' is a [[variant]] based on [[NetHack 3.4.3]], first released on September 23, 2004. It has an improved [[skills (NetHack brass)|skills]] system, the choice of a gift at [[Sokoban]], and a new [[Gehennom]], including rivers and an icy cave.
+'''NetHack brass''' is a [[variant]] based on [[NetHack 3.4.3]], first released on September 23, 2004. It has an improved [[Skills (NetHack brass)|skills]] system, the choice of a gift at [[Sokoban]], and a new [[Gehennom]], including rivers and an icy cave. The latest version is NetHack brass 081221, which is entirely in Japanese.
-There is a [[DOS]]/[[Windows]] binary for ready play. For [[Unix]] users, the best option is to obtain the 040923 sources, apply the [[brass interface patch]], and go [[compiling]].
+NetHack brass has a [[DOS]]/[[Windows]] binary for immediate download, as well as a standalone patch for use with 3.4.3. For [[Unix]] users, the best option is [[compiling]] the 040923 sources after applying the [[brass interface patch]].
 ==System changes==
-*[[Maximum attribute#NetHack brass|Additional attribute caps by class.]]
+{{todo|More thorough detail on the system changes.}}
-*[[Altar#Variants|Altar conversion is more dangerous.]]
+* [[Maximum attribute#NetHack brass|Additional attribute caps by class.]]
-*New extended command: '''#[[bereave]]''' allows the player to attempt to steal from a monster's inventory.
+* [[Altar#Variants|Altar conversion is more dangerous.]]
-*[[Bones]] files no longer include a gravestone for the late player.
+* New extended command: '''#[[bereave]]''' allows the player to attempt to steal from a monster's inventory.
-*[[Charisma]] modifiers added on selling quotes.
+* [[Bones]] files no longer include a gravestone for the late player.
-*The amount of any '''damage''' you are dealt, or deal with a weapon, is displayed along with hit messages.
+* [[Charisma]] modifiers added on selling quotes.
-*Status bar indicates current '''[[encumbrance]]'''.
+* The amount of any '''damage''' you are dealt, or deal with a weapon, is displayed along with hit messages.
-*[[Erosion]] can destroy armor.
+* Status bar indicates current '''[[encumbrance]]'''.
-*The '''[[farlook]]''' command now reveals a monster's weapons and armor.
+* [[Erosion]] can destroy armor.
-*[[Fooproof]]ing, [[magic resistance]] and [[reflection]] will wear off with repeated use.
+* The '''[[farlook]]''' command now reveals a monster's weapons and armor.
-*Effectiveness of [[magic cancellation]] reduced.
+* [[Fooproof]]ing, [[magic resistance]] and [[reflection]] will wear off with repeated use.
-*New wizard mode command: #[[rrllududab]]
+* Effectiveness of [[magic cancellation]] reduced.
-*[[Polymorph]] only affects one object, thus eliminating [[polypile|polypiling]].
+* New wizard mode command: #[[rrllududab]]
-*Only two points of '''[[protection]]''' are guaranteed with donation.
+* [[Polymorph]] only affects one object, thus eliminating [[polypile|polypiling]].
-*Natural HP '''recovery''' is drastically slowed, thus increasing the utility of [[bandage]]s and other healing items.
+* Only two points of '''[[protection]]''' are guaranteed with donation.
-*Elemental '''[[resistance]]s''' reduce damage but do not nullify it.
+* Natural HP '''recovery''' is drastically slowed, thus increasing the utility of [[bandage]]s and other healing items.
-*[[Shopkeeper]]s may provide services as in [[SLASH'EM]].
+* Elemental '''[[resistance]]s''' reduce damage but do not nullify it.
-*New '''skills''' system, consolidating redundant weapons groups and allowing as much skill growth as the player has patience to practice for.  New extended command: #[[skills (NetHack brass)|skills]].
+* [[Shopkeeper]]s may provide services as in [[SLASH'EM]].
-*Upon completion of [[Sokoban]], you may choose from an [[amulet of reflection]], [[bag of holding]], or [[cloak of magic resistance]] as your prize.
+* New '''skills''' system, consolidating redundant weapons groups and allowing as much skill growth as the player has patience to practice for.  New extended command: #[[skills (NetHack brass)|skills]].
 ==New items==
-*[[object materials]], including some silver, mystic [[weapons]], and iron [[saber]]s
+* [[object materials]], including some silver, mystic [[weapons]], and iron [[saber]]s
 *some golden, silver, bronze, mithril, and crystal [[armor]]s
 *[[maid dress]], [[frilled apron]], [[katyusha]]
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 *spellbook of torch, know enchantment
 *wand of maintenance
-*[[bandage]]s and [[scissors]]
+* [[bandage]]s and [[scissors]]
-*some glasses
+* some glasses
-*sheaf of straw
+* sheaf of straw
 These items are transplanted from [[NetHack plus]] or [[SLASH'EM]]:
-*[[revolver]]s and [[musket]]s
+* [[revolver]]s and [[musket]]s
-*[[robe]]s
+* [[robe]]s
-*magic [[candle]]
+* magic [[candle]]
-*some [[orb]]s
+* some [[orb]]s
-*some [[artifact]]s
+* some [[artifact]]s
 ==Changes to existing items==
-*Many pieces of [[body armor]] have had their AC slightly increased.
+* Many pieces of [[body armor]] have had their AC slightly increased.
-*[[Dragon scale mail]] now weighs 250 and provides 8 AC.
+* Dragon scale mail now weighs 250 and provides 8 AC.
-*[[Gauntlets of dexterity]] set your dexterity at your race/class maximum.  They auto-identify when worn, even if there is no change because your dexterity is already at its maximum.
+* [[Gauntlets of dexterity]] set your dexterity to that of your race/class maximum, similar to gauntlets of power; this will [[auto-identify]] them when worn, even if you have reached that maximum.
-*[[Leather gloves]] provide 0 AC.
+* [[Leather gloves]] provide 0 AC.
-*[[Magic whistle]]s now run on charges.
+* [[Magic whistle]]s are charged magical tools.
-*Orange [[dragon scale mail]] provides [[free action]].
+* Orange dragon scale mail provides [[free action]].
-*[[Robe]]s are as in [[Robe#Robes in SLASH'EM|SLASH'EM]].
+* [[Robe]]s are as in [[Robe#Robes in SLASH'EM|SLASH'EM]].
-*[[Speed boots]] do not automatically set your [[speed]] at very fast.  They may, however, stack with other intrinsic and extrinsic sources of speed.
+* [[Speed boots]] no longer set your [[speed]] to very fast by default, instead providing a boost to speed that can stack with other sources.
-*New ''[[statue]]'' types: bronze statue and ice sculpture.
+* New [[statue]] types: [[bronze]] statues and [[ice]] sculpture.
 *[[Unicorn horn]]s have a chance of disintegrating after use.
-*[[Unlocking tool]]s may break.
+* [[Unlocking tool]]s may break.
-*The [[wand of speed monster]]'s effects wear off with time.
+* The [[wand of speed monster]]'s effects are now temporary.
 ==Changes to existing monsters==
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 *[http://www.maroon.dti.ne.jp/youkan/nethack/index_e.html NetHack brass] including sources and DOS/Windows binary
 *[http://www.maroon.dti.ne.jp/youkan/nethack/index.html Japanese page] and [http://translate.google.com/translate?prev=hp&hl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maroon.dti.ne.jp%2Fyoukan%2Fnethack%2Findex.html&sl=ja&tl=en Google translation] with latest source
 [[Category:NetHack brass]]
 [[Category:Variants]]

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 *[http://www.maroon.dti.ne.jp/youkan/nethack/index.html Japanese page] and [http://translate.google.com/translate?prev=hp&hl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maroon.dti.ne.jp%2Fyoukan%2Fnethack%2Findex.html&sl=ja&tl=en Google translation] with latest source
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-[[Category:NetHack brass| ]]
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