Orcish shield - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: /* Generation */ note probability

2025-01-08T17:08:30Z

‎Generation: note probability

Umbire the Phantom: follow-up, thanks for the shield edits Ion

2025-01-08T07:07:39Z

follow-up, thanks for the shield edits Ion

Ion frigate: copyedit

2025-01-08T05:14:43Z

copyedit

Umbire the Phantom: lede + gen

2024-04-08T11:03:05Z

lede + gen

Umbire the Phantom: /* Hack'EM */ punc

2024-04-07T17:46:17Z

‎Hack'EM: punc

Umbire the Phantom: /* dNetHack */ pothole

2024-04-07T17:41:28Z

‎dNetHack: pothole

Umbire the Phantom: copyedit

2024-04-07T17:36:06Z

copyedit

JASON10668: Add languages template.

2024-04-07T11:32:09Z

Add languages template.

Umbire the Phantom: /* Generation */ rephrase

2023-12-06T10:56:02Z

‎Generation: rephrase

Umbire the Phantom: chance to:opportunity::chance of:probability + variants

2023-10-30T11:36:05Z

chance to:opportunity::chance of:probability + variants

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 ==Generation==
 [[Orc (starting race)|Orcish]] [[hero]]es start the game with knowledge of the orcish shield.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|862|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} A line of code is present that gives orcish characters in roles that start with [[small shield]]s an orcish shield instead, and while this line is the only racial substitution for shields that is not commented out, there are currently no applicable roles.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|219|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 [[Mordor orc]]s have a {{frac|3}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] an orcish shield, and [[orc-captain]]s have a {{frac|2}} chance of being generated with Mordor orc armor, giving them an effective {{frac|6}} chance of generating with orcish shields.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|402|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=armor and weapons for Mordor orc}}{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|400|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=switch for orc-captains}}

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 ==Generation==
-[[Orc (starting race)|Orcish]] characters start the game with knowledge of the orcish shield.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|862|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} A line of code is present that gives orcish characters in roles that start with [[small shield]]s an orcish shield instead, and while this line is the only racial substitution for shields that is not commented out, there are currently no applicable roles.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|219|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+[[Orc (starting race)|Orcish]] [[hero]]es start the game with knowledge of the orcish shield.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|862|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} A line of code is present that gives orcish characters in roles that start with [[small shield]]s an orcish shield instead, and while this line is the only racial substitution for shields that is not commented out, there are currently no applicable roles.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|219|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 [[Mordor orc]]s have a {{frac|3}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] an orcish shield, and [[orc-captain]]s have a {{frac|2}} chance of being generated with Mordor orc armor, giving them an effective {{frac|6}} chance of generating with orcish shields.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|402|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=armor and weapons for Mordor orc}}{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|400|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=switch for orc-captains}}
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 ==Strategy==
 {{main|Shield#Strategy}}
-Orcish shields are heavier than [[small shield]]s while providing the same amount of AC, and inhibit [[spellcasting]] significantly more than small shields do. An orcish shield may suffice to fill out the shield slot temporarily, but should ideally be replaced with a lighter or better shield as soon as possible.
+Orcish shields are heavier than [[small shield]]s while providing the same amount of AC, and inhibit [[spellcasting]] significantly more than small shields do. An orcish shield may suffice to fill out the shield slot temporarily, but long-term shield users should ideally replace it with a lighter or better shield as soon as possible.
 The orcish shield is particularly useful as [[racial equipment]] for [[Unofficial conduct#Racial|racial conducts]] involving orcs.
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 ===SLASH'EM===
-In [[SLASH'EM]], orcish shields can be [[upgraded]] into [[elven shield]]s, and upgrading an elven shield produces either an orcish shield or an Uruk-hai shield, with an equal chance of each item.
+In [[SLASH'EM]], orcish shields can be [[upgraded]] into [[elven shield]]s, and upgrading an elven shield can produce either an orcish shield or an Uruk-hai shield with an equal chance of each item.
 ===UnNetHack===
-In [[UnNetHack]], orcish shields grant +1 AC to orcish monsters that wear them, including orcish characters.
+In [[UnNetHack]], orcish shields grant +1 AC to orcish monsters that wear them, including orcish heroes.
 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], an orcish shield grants 1 AC and 0 [[DR]] when worn. Like all shields, orcish shields add their full enchantment to AC while giving no bonus to DR.
+In [[dNetHack]], an orcish shield grants 1 base AC and 0 base [[DR]] when worn: like all shields, they add their full enchantment to AC while giving no bonus to DR.
-[[dNetHack artifacts#The Shield of the All-Seeing|The Shield of the All-Seeing]] is an unaligned [[artifact]] orcish shield that favors orcs and can be enchanted to +7. While worn, it grants [[fire resistance]] along with [[searching]], adds its enchantment as a bonus to search attempts, and warns of [[Elf (monster attribute)|elves]] and [[minion]]s. [[Invoking]] the artifact cures [[blindness]] and [[hallucination]], and grants [[blindness resistance|blindness]] and [[hallucination resistance]], [[protection from shape changers]], and [[x-ray vision]] for 30 turns (or 40 if your base race is an orc).
+[[dNetHack artifacts#The Shield of the All-Seeing|The Shield of the All-Seeing]] is an unaligned [[artifact]] orcish shield that favors orcs and can be enchanted to +7. While worn, it grants [[fire resistance]] along with [[searching]], adds its enchantment as a bonus to search attempts, and warns of [[Elf (monster attribute)|elves]] and [[minion]]s. [[Invoking]] the artifact cures [[blindness]] and [[hallucination]], and grants [[Blindness resistance|blindness]] and [[hallucination resistance]], [[protection from shape changers]], and [[x-ray vision]] for 30 turns (or 40 for an orcish hero).
 ===xNetHack===
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 ===EvilHack===
-In [[EvilHack]], orcish shields grant +1 AC to orcish monsters that wear them, including orcish characters. Orcish [[Knight]]s start each game with an orcish shield.
+In [[EvilHack]], orcish shields grant +1 AC to orcish monsters that wear them, including orcish heroes. Orcish [[Knight]]s start each game with an orcish shield.
 [[Goblin outrider]]s and [[goblin-captain]]s have a {{frac|3}} chance of generating with an orcish shield, and various [[Racial monster|orcish]] [[mercenaries]] may generate with an orcish shield.
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 ===Hack'EM===
-In [[Hack'EM]], orcish shields grant +1 AC to orcish monsters that wear them, including player orcs.
+In [[Hack'EM]], orcish shields grant +1 AC to orcish monsters that wear them, including orcish heroes.
 Upgrading an orcish shield will produce a [[dwarvish roundshield]], and vice versa.

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 ==Strategy==
 {{main|Shield#Strategy}}
-Orcish shields are heavier than [[small shield]]s while providing the same amount of AC, and significantly inhibits [[spellcasting]] more than the small shield does. An orcish shield may suffice to fill out the shield slot momentarily, but should ideally be replaced with a lighter or better shield as soon as possible.
+Orcish shields are heavier than [[small shield]]s while providing the same amount of AC, and inhibit [[spellcasting]] significantly more than small shields do. An orcish shield may suffice to fill out the shield slot temporarily, but should ideally be replaced with a lighter or better shield as soon as possible.
 The orcish shield is particularly useful as [[racial equipment]] for [[Unofficial conduct#Racial|racial conducts]] involving orcs.

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    |material=iron
 }}
-An '''orcish shield''' is a type of [[shield]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is made of [[iron]] and appears as a '''red-eyed shield''' when unidentified. The [[Uruk-hai shield]] is a near-identical shield with a different appearance.
+An '''orcish shield''' is a type of [[shield]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is made of [[iron]] and appears as a '''red-eyed shield''' when unidentified.
 ==Generation==
-A line of code is present that gives  [[Orc (starting race)|orcish]] characters in roles that start with [[small shield]]s an orcish shield instead - this line is the only racial substitution for shields that is not commented out, but has no applicable roles.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|219|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+[[Orc (starting race)|Orcish]] characters start the game with knowledge of the orcish shield.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|862|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} A line of code is present that gives orcish characters in roles that start with [[small shield]]s an orcish shield instead, and while this line is the only racial substitution for shields that is not commented out, there are currently no applicable roles.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|219|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 [[Mordor orc]]s have a {{frac|3}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] an orcish shield, and [[orc-captain]]s have a {{frac|2}} chance of being generated with Mordor orc armor, giving them an effective {{frac|6}} chance of generating with orcish shields.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|402|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=armor and weapons for Mordor orc}}{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|400|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=switch for orc-captains}}

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 In [[Hack'EM]], orcish shields grant +1 AC to orcish monsters that wear them, including player orcs.
-Upgrading an orcish shield will produce a [[dwarvish roundshield]] and vice versa.
+Upgrading an orcish shield will produce a [[dwarvish roundshield]], and vice versa.
 ==References==

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 ==Generation==
 [[Mordor orc]]s have a {{frac|3}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] an orcish shield, and [[orc-captain]]s have a {{frac|2}} chance of being generated with Mordor orc armor, giving them an effective {{frac|6}} chance of generating with orcish shields.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|402|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=armor and weapons for Mordor orc}}{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|400|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=switch for orc-captains}}
 ==Description==
-When worn, an orcish shield grants 1 base [[AC]].
+While worn, an orcish shield grants 1 base [[AC]].
 ==Strategy==
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 Orcish shields are heavier than [[small shield]]s while providing the same amount of AC, and significantly inhibits [[spellcasting]] more than the small shield does. An orcish shield may suffice to fill out the shield slot momentarily, but should ideally be replaced with a lighter or better shield as soon as possible.
-The orcish shield is mainly useful as [[racial equipment]] for [[Unofficial conduct#Racial|racial conducts]] involving orcs.
+The orcish shield is particularly useful as [[racial equipment]] for [[Unofficial conduct#Racial|racial conducts]] involving orcs.
 ==History==
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 ==Variants==
-Some variants may further distinguish the orcish and Uruk-hai shields, and others give orcs (including the player) an AC bonus for wearing orcish shields.
+Some variants may further distinguish the orcish and Uruk-hai shields, and others give [[Orc (monster attribute)|orcs]] (including orcish characters) an AC bonus for wearing orcish shields.
 ===SLASH'EM===
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 ===UnNetHack===
-In [[UnNetHack]], orcish shields grant +1 AC to orcish monsters that wear them, including player [[Orc (starting race)|orcs]].
+In [[UnNetHack]], orcish shields grant +1 AC to orcish monsters that wear them, including orcish characters.
 ===dNetHack===
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 ===EvilHack===
-In [[EvilHack]], orcish shields grant +1 AC to orcish monsters that wear them, including player orcs. Orcish [[Knight]]s start each game with an orcish shield.
+In [[EvilHack]], orcish shields grant +1 AC to orcish monsters that wear them, including orcish characters. Orcish [[Knight]]s start each game with an orcish shield.
 [[Goblin outrider]]s and [[goblin-captain]]s have a {{frac|3}} chance of generating with an orcish shield, and various [[Racial monster|orcish]] [[mercenaries]] may generate with an orcish shield.

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