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Umbire the Phantom: FCU pass

2024-09-12T06:26:53Z

FCU pass

Umbire the Phantom: /* Messages */ quick-n-ez fix

2023-12-03T23:02:07Z

‎Messages: quick-n-ez fix

Umbire the Phantom: medium-sized pass

2023-11-22T17:45:06Z

medium-sized pass

Thidwick: /* Portal detection */ Cursed ?oGD is quickest. also add links

2021-01-09T20:29:00Z

‎Portal detection: Cursed ?oGD is quickest. also add links

Ardub23 at 22:44, 13 February 2020

2020-02-13T22:44:26Z

Ardub23: /* Strategy */ Minor rewording, punctuation fixes

2020-02-13T22:41:43Z

‎Strategy: Minor rewording, punctuation fixes

Umbire the Phantom at 04:07, 17 January 2020

2020-01-17T04:07:23Z

Aximili: /* Strategy */ Add subsections

2020-01-17T02:50:53Z

‎Strategy: Add subsections

Pinkbeast: /* Strategy */ I don't like "and" tying to something in the quotes here. Try and avoid "If you must resort to this ..." coming just after the mention of wands and spells. Generally shrink down a bit.

2019-10-28T16:19:51Z

‎Strategy: I don't like "and" tying to something in the quotes here. Try and avoid "If you must resort to this ..." coming just after the mention of wands and spells. Generally shrink down a bit.

Umbire the Phantom at 02:11, 28 October 2019

2019-10-28T02:11:32Z

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 }}
-The '''Plane of Earth''' is the first of the [[Elemental Planes]]. It is reached by going up from the top level of the [[Dungeons of Doom]] while carrying the [[Amulet of Yendor]].
+The '''Plane of Earth''' is the first of the [[Elemental Planes]]. It is reached by going up from the top level of the [[Dungeons of Doom]] while carrying the [[Amulet of Yendor]] - after this point, the Dungeons of Doom become permanently inaccessible to the [[hero]], and they must make their way towards their goal of the [[Astral Plane]].
-The Plane of Earth is ineligible to leave [[bones]] files. The entire level is no-teleport and has an undiggable floor.
+The Plane of Earth is ineligible to leave [[bones]] files. The entire level is no-teleport and has a [[non-diggable]] floor.
 ==Map==
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-Most of the level is filled with solid rock, with some caverns scattered around as shown above. You will start the level in the bottom-right cavern. The [[portal]] to the [[Plane of Air]] is randomly placed in one of the other caverns. As of 3.6.0 there are additional single square caverns scattered around randomly in which the [[portal]] may also be.
+Most of the level is filled with solid rock around caverns that are scattered as shown above, including single-square areas placed randomly on the level. The hero will enter the level in the bottom-right cavern, and the [[magic portal]] to the [[Plane of Air]] is randomly placed in one of the other caverns.
-When you enter the level the [[Wizard of Yendor]] will make his only mandatory reappearance (helpfully carrying a [[spellbook of dig]]). There is also an [[Elvenking]] carrying a [[pick-axe]] and a [[minotaur]] with a [[wand of digging]] nearby. The remainder of the level contains 27 [[earth elemental]]s, eight [[rock troll]]s, five [[stone giant]]s, five [[pit viper]]s, three [[barbed devil]]s, three [[pit fiend]]s, a [[rock piercer]], an [[umber hulk]], a [[dust vortex]], four [[stone golem]]s, a [[scorpion]], and a [[minotaur]], distributed fairly evenly among the caverns.
+The entrance cavern contains a [[minotaur]] with a guaranteed [[wand of digging]] and an [[Elvenking]] with a guaranteed [[pick-axe]], and upon entering the level, the [[Wizard of Yendor]] will immediately appear before the hero carrying a [[spellbook of dig]] (resurrecting if necessary).{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|254|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|708|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|1304|nethack=3.6.7}} The remainder of the level contains 27 [[earth elemental]]s, eight [[rock troll]]s, five [[stone giant]]s, five [[pit viper]]s, three [[barbed devil]]s, three [[pit fiend]]s, a [[rock piercer]], an [[umber hulk]], a [[dust vortex]], four [[stone golem]]s, a [[scorpion]], and a second minotaur, distributed fairly evenly among the caverns.
 ==Strategy==
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 ===Moving===
-Digging with a pick-axe or [[dwarvish mattock]] should be avoided on this level if possible, not only because it is much slower than wands or spells of digging, but also because it will sometimes generate earth elementals and xorns.{{refsrc|dig.c|399}} If you must resort to this, you should always use a [[blessed]] pick&mdash;there is an additional {{frac|3}} chance of a small area of rock immediately clearing around your character. Otherwise, there is an additional {{frac|6}} chance that a similar small area around you will cave in, slowing progress - this is increased to {{frac|4}} chance if the tool is cursed.
+The single wand of digging dropped by the minotaur may not be sufficient to reach the portal, especially if exploration is required. Bringing a few wands of your own or a source of [[charging]] is strongly recommended, and there should be several available by the time you are ready to enter the Planes. If you find that you must use digging tools to clear a path, make sure to bless them in order to potentially speed up progress.
 ===Surviving===
-Most of the monsters should pose no real threat to an ascension-worthy character. However, the many earth elementals are much tougher than those generated in the dungeons.{{refsrc|makemon.c|939}} As usual, they will [[phase]] through the solid rock to get to you; if you dig too slowly they may surround you, further impeding your progress. [[Conflict]] can help if you are surrounded, as does [[polymorphing]] into a phasing monster yourself, which will enable you to move around rapidly; the usual polyselfing caveats to those forms apply.
+Most of the monsters should pose no real threat to an ascension-worthy character. However, the many earth elementals on the Plane will [[phase]] through the solid rock to get to you, and can impede progress if you dig too slowly; they are also generated with 3 times the HP of those encountered in the dungeons.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|1012|nethack=3.6.7}} [[Conflict]] can help if you are surrounded, as does [[polymorphing]] into a phasing monster yourself, which will enable you to move around rapidly - the usual polyselfing caveats to those forms apply.
 ===Portal detection===
-The portal can be located by the [[Portal detection methods|usual methods]]&mdash;[[scroll of gold detection]], [[wand of secret door detection]], spell of {{Spell of|detect unseen}}, wearing the Amulet, and so on. Reading a [[cursed]] [[scroll of gold detection]] is the fastest and easiest&mdash;just remember where it was, because it will become invisible when you get near. Non-cursed scrolls also work but require becoming [[confusion#Confused scroll effects|confused]]. Players who lack a [[confusion#Causes|confusion source]] for their scrolls of gold detection might want to seek out the umber hulk in the center of the level, as with some careful manipulation it is possible to enter the [[Plane of Air]] confused as well. If one lacks such resources it is possible, though much slower, to locate the portal by physically visiting each cavern and searching or walking over every square - having the [[automatic searching]] property can easily assist in this regard.
+The portal can be located by the [[Portal detection methods|usual methods]]&mdash;[[scroll of gold detection]], [[wand of secret door detection]], spell of {{Spell of|detect unseen}}, wearing the Amulet of Yendor, and so on. Reading a [[cursed]] [[scroll of gold detection]] is the fastest and easiest&mdash;just remember where it was, because it will become invisible when you get near. Non-cursed scrolls also work if the hero has a source of [[confusion]] - players lacking a source may consider seeking out the umber hulk in the center of the level, which also makes it possible to enter the [[Plane of Air]] confused as well. If all else fails, it is possible (though much slower) to locate the portal by visiting each cavern and searching or walking over every square - having the [[automatic searching]] property can easily assist in this regard.
 ==Messages==
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 <references/>
 {{DOD}}
-{{nethack-364}}
+{{nethack-367}}
 [[Category:Planes]]

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 ==Messages==
-{{message|The debris from your digging comes to life!|Earth elementals and xorns were generated from digging using a pick-axe or dwarvish mattock.}}")
+{{message|The debris from your digging comes to life!|Earth elementals and/or xorns were generated from digging using a pick-axe or dwarvish mattock.}}
 {{message|A mysterious force <creates a/extends the> cave around you!|An opening was created by digging with a blessed pick.}}
 {{message|Crash! The ceiling collapses around you!|Walls were generated from digging with a non-blessed pick.}}

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 ==Strategy==
-The Plane of Earth is the most straightforward of the planes. Once the Wizard has been dispatched, the only real challenge is locating the portal.
+The Plane of Earth is the most straightforward of the planes. Once the Wizard has been dispatched, the primary challenge is quickly locating the portal.
 ===Moving===
+Digging with a pick-axe or [[dwarvish mattock]] should be avoided on this level if possible, not only because it is much slower than wands or spells of digging, but also because it will sometimes generate earth elementals and xorns.{{refsrc|dig.c|399}} If you must resort to this, you should always use a [[blessed]] pick&mdash;there is an additional {{frac|3}} chance of a small area of rock immediately clearing around your character. Otherwise, there is an additional {{frac|6}} chance that a similar small area around you will cave in, slowing progress - this is increased to {{frac|4}} chance if the tool is cursed.
 The single wand of digging dropped by the minotaur may not be sufficient to reach the portal, especially if exploration is required. Bringing a few wands of your own or a source of [[charging]] is strongly recommended, and there should be several available by the time you are ready to enter the Planes.
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 ===Portal detection===
-The portal can be located by the [[Portal detection methods|usual methods]]&mdash;[[scroll of gold detection]], [[wand of secret door detection]], spell of {{Spell of|detect unseen}}, wearing the Amulet, and so on. Reading a [[cursed]] [[scroll of gold detection]] is the fastest and easiest&mdash;just remember where it was, because it will become invisible when you get near. Non-cursed scrolls also work but require becoming [[confusion#Confused scroll effects|confused]]. Players who lack a [[confusion#Causes|confusion source]] for their scrolls of gold detection might want to seek out the umber hulk in the center of the level, as with some careful manipulation it is possible to enter the [[Plane of Air]] confused as well. If one lacks such resources it is possible, though much slower, to locate the portal by physically visiting each cavern and searching or walking over every square. Having the [[automatic searching]] intrinsic or extrinsic will be useful for this.
+The portal can be located by the [[Portal detection methods|usual methods]]&mdash;[[scroll of gold detection]], [[wand of secret door detection]], spell of {{Spell of|detect unseen}}, wearing the Amulet, and so on. Reading a [[cursed]] [[scroll of gold detection]] is the fastest and easiest&mdash;just remember where it was, because it will become invisible when you get near. Non-cursed scrolls also work but require becoming [[confusion#Confused scroll effects|confused]]. Players who lack a [[confusion#Causes|confusion source]] for their scrolls of gold detection might want to seek out the umber hulk in the center of the level, as with some careful manipulation it is possible to enter the [[Plane of Air]] confused as well. If one lacks such resources it is possible, though much slower, to locate the portal by physically visiting each cavern and searching or walking over every square - having the [[automatic searching]] property can easily assist in this regard.
-== References ==
+==Messages==
 <references/>
 {{DOD}}
 {{nethack-364}}
 [[Category:Planes]]

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 ===Portal detection===
-The portal can be located by the [[Portal detection methods|usual methods]]&mdash;[[scroll of gold detection]], [[wand of secret door detection]], spell of {{Spell of|detect unseen}}, wearing the Amulet, and so on. Players who lack a [[confusion]] source for their scrolls of gold detection might want to seek out the umber hulk in the center of the level, as with some careful manipulation it is possible to enter the [[Plane of Air]] confused as well. If one lacks such resources it is possible, though much slower, to locate the portal by physically visiting each cavern and searching or walking over every square. Having the [[automatic searching]] intrinsic or extrinsic will be useful for this.
+The portal can be located by the [[Portal detection methods|usual methods]]&mdash;[[scroll of gold detection]], [[wand of secret door detection]], spell of {{Spell of|detect unseen}}, wearing the Amulet, and so on. Reading a [[cursed]] [[scroll of gold detection]] is the fastest and easiest&mdash;just remember where it was, because it will become invisible when you get near. Non-cursed scrolls also work but require becoming [[confusion#Confused scroll effects|confused]]. Players who lack a [[confusion#Causes|confusion source]] for their scrolls of gold detection might want to seek out the umber hulk in the center of the level, as with some careful manipulation it is possible to enter the [[Plane of Air]] confused as well. If one lacks such resources it is possible, though much slower, to locate the portal by physically visiting each cavern and searching or walking over every square. Having the [[automatic searching]] intrinsic or extrinsic will be useful for this.
 == References ==

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 {{level|Plane of Earth|
   |branch=End Game
-  |from=-1|to=-1
+  |from=&minus;1|to=&minus;1
   |bones=no
   |mapping=yes
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 Most of the level is filled with solid rock, with some caverns scattered around as shown above. You will start the level in the bottom-right cavern. The [[portal]] to the [[Plane of Air]] is randomly placed in one of the other caverns. As of 3.6.0 there are additional single square caverns scattered around randomly in which the [[portal]] may also be.
-When you enter the level the [[Wizard of Yendor]] will make his only mandatory reappearance (helpfully carrying a [[spellbook of dig]]). There is also an [[Elvenking]] carrying a [[pick-axe]] and a [[Minotaur]] with a [[wand of digging]] nearby. The remainder of the level contains 27 [[earth elemental]]s, eight [[rock troll]]s, five [[stone giant]]s, five [[pit viper]]s, three [[barbed devil]]s, three [[pit fiend]]s, a [[rock piercer]], an [[umber hulk]], a [[dust vortex]], four [[stone golem]]s, a [[scorpion]], and a [[minotaur]], distributed fairly evenly among the caverns.
+When you enter the level the [[Wizard of Yendor]] will make his only mandatory reappearance (helpfully carrying a [[spellbook of dig]]). There is also an [[Elvenking]] carrying a [[pick-axe]] and a [[minotaur]] with a [[wand of digging]] nearby. The remainder of the level contains 27 [[earth elemental]]s, eight [[rock troll]]s, five [[stone giant]]s, five [[pit viper]]s, three [[barbed devil]]s, three [[pit fiend]]s, a [[rock piercer]], an [[umber hulk]], a [[dust vortex]], four [[stone golem]]s, a [[scorpion]], and a [[minotaur]], distributed fairly evenly among the caverns.
 ==Strategy==

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 ==Strategy==
-The Plane of Earth is the most straightforward of the planes. Once the [[Wizard of Yendor|wizard]] has been dispatched the only real challenge is locating the portal.
+The Plane of Earth is the most straightforward of the planes. Once the Wizard has been dispatched, the only real challenge is locating the portal.
 ===Moving===
-Digging with a [[pick axe]] or [[mattock]] should be avoided on this level if possible, not only because it is much slower than [[wand of digging|wands]] or [[spellbook of dig|spells of digging]], but also because it will sometimes generate [[earth elemental]]s and [[xorn]]s. ('''"The debris from your digging comes to life!"''') {{refsrc|dig.c|399}} If you must resort to this, you should always use a blessed pick - if you do so, there is a 1 in 3 chance that "A mysterious force creates a/extends the cave around you!", clearing rock from a small area around your character. Otherwise, there is a 1 in 6 chance (1 in 4 if the pick is cursed) that "Crash! The ceiling collapses around you!", causing a like small area around you to cave in, slowing progress.
+Digging with a pick-axe or [[mattock]] should be avoided on this level if possible, not only because it is much slower than wands or spells of digging, but also because it will sometimes generate earth elementals and xorns. ('''"The debris from your digging comes to life!"''') {{refsrc|dig.c|399}} If you must resort to this, you should always use a [[blessed]] pick - there is a 1 in 3 chance that a small area of rock around your character will immediately clear. ("A mysterious force creates a/extends the cave around you!") Otherwise, there is a 1 in 6 chance (1 in 4 if the pick is cursed) that "Crash! The ceiling collapses around you!", causing a similar small area around you to cave in, slowing progress.
-The single [[wand of digging]] dropped by the [[minotaur]] may not be sufficient to reach the portal, especially if exploration is required. Therefore, bringing a few wands of your own (or a source of [[charging]]) is strongly recommended.
+The single wand of digging dropped by the minotaur may not be sufficient to reach the portal, especially if exploration is required. Bringing a few wands of your own and/or a source of [[charging]] is strongly recommended, and there should be several available by the time you are ready to enter the Planes.
 ===Surviving===
+Most of the monsters should pose no real threat to an ascension-worthy character. Note, however, that the many earth elementals are much tougher than those generated in the dungeons.{{refsrc|makemon.c|939}} As usual, will [[phase]] through the solid rock to get to you; if you dig too slowly they may surround you, further impeding your progress. [[Conflict]] could help in some situations, as does [[polymorphing]] into a phasing monster yourself, which will enable you to move around rapidly; the usual polyselfing caveats to those forms apply.
 ===Portal detection===
 The portal can be located by the [[Portal detection methods|usual methods]] - [[scroll of gold detection]], [[wand of secret door detection]], spell of {{Spell of|detect unseen}}, wearing the Amulet, and so on. Players who lack a [[confusion]] source for their scrolls of gold detection might want to seek out the umber hulk in the center of the level, as with some careful manipulation it is possible to enter the [[Plane of Air]] confused as well. If one lacks such resources it is possible, though much slower, to locate the portal by physically visiting each cavern and searching or walking over every square. Having the [[automatic searching]] intrinsic or extrinsic will be useful for this.
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 {{DOD}}
-{{nethack-361}}
+{{nethack-364}}
 [[Category:Planes]]

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 ==Strategy==
-The Plane of Earth is the most straightforward of the planes. Once the [[Wizard of Yendor|wizard]] has been dispatched the only real challenge is locating the portal. Most of the monsters should pose no real threat to an ascension-worthy character. Note however that the many [[earth elemental]]s are much tougher than those generated in the dungeons{{refsrc|makemon.c|939}}. They will [[phase]] through the solid rock to get to you and if you dig slowly they may surround you, slowing your progress. [[Conflict]] could help with this. A good alternative is to [[polymorph|turn]] into a phasing monster yourself, which will enable you to move around rapidly; the usual polyselfing caveats apply.
+The Plane of Earth is the most straightforward of the planes. Once the [[Wizard of Yendor|wizard]] has been dispatched the only real challenge is locating the portal. Most of the monsters should pose no real threat to an ascension-worthy character. Note however that the many [[earth elemental]]s are much tougher than those generated in the dungeons.{{refsrc|makemon.c|939}} They will [[phase]] through the solid rock to get to you and if you dig slowly they may surround you, slowing your progress. [[Conflict]] could help with this. A good alternative is to [[polymorph|turn]] into a phasing monster yourself, which will enable you to move around rapidly; the usual polyselfing caveats apply.
-The portal can be located by the [[Portal detection methods|usual methods]] - [[scroll of gold detection]], [[wand of secret door detection]], spell of {{Spell of|detect unseen}}, wearing the amulet and so on. Players who lack a [[confusion]] source for their scrolls of gold detection might want to seek out the umber hulk in the center of the level, as with some careful manipulation it is possible to enter the [[Plane of Air]] confused as well.If one lacks such resources it is possible, though much slower, to locate the portal by physically visiting each cavern and searching or walking over every square. Having the [[automatic searching]] intrinsic or extrinsic will be useful for this.
+The portal can be located by the [[Portal detection methods|usual methods]] - [[scroll of gold detection]], [[wand of secret door detection]], spell of {{Spell of|detect unseen}}, wearing the Amulet, and so on. Players who lack a [[confusion]] source for their scrolls of gold detection might want to seek out the umber hulk in the center of the level, as with some careful manipulation it is possible to enter the [[Plane of Air]] confused as well. If one lacks such resources it is possible, though much slower, to locate the portal by physically visiting each cavern and searching or walking over every square. Having the [[automatic searching]] intrinsic or extrinsic will be useful for this.
-Digging with [[pick axe]] or [[mattock]] should be avoided on this level if possible, not only because it is much slower than magic, but also because it will sometimes generate [[earth elemental]]s and [[xorn]]s to hinder your progress. ('''"The debris from your digging comes to life!"''') {{refsrc|dig.c|399}} It is better to use [[wand of digging|wands]] or [[spellbook of dig|spells of digging]] to make your way. If you must resort to this tactic, you should always use a blessed pick - if you do so, there is an 1 in 3 chance that "A mysterious force creates a/extends the cave around you!", automatically clearing away a small area around your character. Otherwise, there is an 1 in 6 chance (1 in 4 if the pick is cursed) that "Crash! The ceiling collapses around you!", causing the same small area around you to cave in, setting back your progress and forcing you to dig your way out again.
+Digging with a [[pick axe]] or [[mattock]] should be avoided on this level if possible, not only because it is much slower than magic, but also because it will sometimes generate [[earth elemental]]s and [[xorn]]s to hinder your progress. ('''"The debris from your digging comes to life!"''') {{refsrc|dig.c|399}} It is better to use [[wand of digging|wands]] or [[spellbook of dig|spells of digging]] to make your way. If you must resort to this tactic, you should always use a blessed pick - if you do so, there is a 1 in 3 chance that "A mysterious force creates a/extends the cave around you!" and automatically clears away a small area around your character. Otherwise, there is an 1 in 6 chance (1 in 4 if the pick is cursed) that "Crash! The ceiling collapses around you!", causing the same small area around you to cave in, setting back your progress and forcing you to dig your way out again.
-The single [[wand of digging]] dropped by the [[minotaur]] may not be sufficient to reach the portal, especially if exploration is required. Therefore bringing a few wands of your own (or a source of [[charging]]) is strongly recommended.
+The single [[wand of digging]] dropped by the [[minotaur]] may not be sufficient to reach the portal, especially if exploration is required. Therefore, bringing a few wands of your own (or a source of [[charging]]) is strongly recommended.
 == References ==