Plane of Water - Revision history

Josinalvo: /* Strategy */ crystal ball and bubble drift

2025-12-12T21:28:24Z

‎Strategy: crystal ball and bubble drift

Umbire the Phantom: lede, etc.

2025-06-29T11:09:47Z

lede, etc.

Phol ende wodan: /* Layout */ 3.7: the bubble you are in can be influenced by your movement

2024-12-24T02:57:07Z

‎Layout: 3.7: the bubble you are in can be influenced by your movement

Umbire the Phantom: /* History */ space

2024-01-17T04:11:00Z

‎History: space

Umbire the Phantom: /* Messages */ rephrase

2024-01-17T04:10:45Z

‎Messages: rephrase

Umbire the Phantom: /* Messages */ add message

2024-01-17T04:10:11Z

‎Messages: add message

Umbire the Phantom: /* Layout */ phrasing + pothole

2023-12-14T02:01:22Z

‎Layout: phrasing + pothole

Cathartes: /* Strategy */ scary instruments

2023-12-07T03:29:45Z

‎Strategy: scary instruments

Cathartes: /* Strategy */ genociding sea monsters on Plane of Water doesn't empty the level because sea monsters aren't the only things on it

2023-12-07T00:41:31Z

‎Strategy: genociding sea monsters on Plane of Water doesn't empty the level because sea monsters aren't the only things on it

Furey: /* Layout */ Markup fix.

2023-11-07T02:44:48Z

‎Layout: Markup fix.

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 A musical [[instrument]] such as a [[tooled horn]], [[bugle]], or [[leather drum]] can be used to scare the sea monsters away.  All sea monsters have 0 MR, so improvising on one of these instruments is guaranteed to scare them, making them a reliable way to escape if you are grabbed.
-[[Portal detection methods|Finding the magic portal]] can be difficult, because the portal moves along with its bubble. It is generally best to go to the center immediately and detect traps there. Reading a non-cursed [[scroll of gold detection]] while [[confused]] is the safest way; a [[crystal ball]] is also a viable option, but much less safe. The portal might not be around when you reach its former location, but will still be revealed and visible (unless there are items on it) once you enter its bubble. Use the [[trap id]] command to check. Reading a cursed [[scroll of gold detection]] is the fastest and safest way to locate the portal, but it will not stay visible when you enter its bubble unless you have used one of the previously mentioned methods as well. In some cases, wearing the [[Amulet of Yendor]] might help find the portal.
+[[Portal detection methods|Finding the magic portal]] can be difficult, because the portal moves along with its bubble. It is generally best to go to the center immediately and detect traps there. Reading a non-cursed [[scroll of gold detection]] while [[confused]] is the safest way; a [[crystal ball]] might work if nothing else is available, but the 10 turns of wait allow the bubbles to drift. The portal might not be around when you reach its former location, but will still be revealed and visible (unless there are items on it) once you enter its bubble. Use the [[trap id]] command to check. Reading a cursed [[scroll of gold detection]] is the fastest and safest way to locate the portal, but it will not stay visible when you enter its bubble unless you have used one of the previously mentioned methods as well. In some cases, wearing the [[Amulet of Yendor]] might help find the portal.
 Some players genocide sea monsters right after entering this level to reduce the number of enemies on the level; if sea monsters are already genocided when you enter, they will be replaced with other random monsters.

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-The '''Plane of Water''' is the last of the four [[Elemental Planes]]. It is completely full of [[water]], except for several moving air bubbles, and primarily contains [[water elemental]]s and [[sea monster]]s. Only monsters capable of [[swim]]ming will be randomly generated.{{refsrc|makemon.c|60}}
+The '''Plane of Water''' is the last of the four [[Elemental Planes]]. It is completely full of [[water]], except for several moving air bubbles, and primarily contains [[water elemental]]s and [[sea monster]]s. Only monsters capable of [[swimming]] will be randomly generated.{{refsrc|makemon.c|60}}
-The Plane of Water is ineligible to leave bones files. The entire level is no-teleport and has an undiggable floor. You cannot engrave on this level, even with wands. You also cannot cast a targeted spell, i.e., [[cone of cold]] or [[fireball]] at [[skilled]] or higher.{{refsrc|spell.c|975}}
+The Plane of Water is ineligible to leave bones files. The entire level is no-teleport and has an undiggable floor. The [[hero]] cannot [[engrave]] on this level by any means, and cannot cast a targeted spell, i.e. advanced {{+ of|cone of cold}} or {{+ of|fireball}}, on the level.{{refsrc|spell.c|975}}
 ==Layout==
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 The player arrives in a bubble on the left-hand side of the screen. The [[magic portal]] to the [[Astral Plane]] is located in another one of the bubbles (initially on the right-hand side of the screen) and travels around the map along with the bubble. Bubbles will continually merge and divide, so the player will eventually drift next to the bubble containing the portal through chance (although this can take many turns).
-{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|As of {{commit|62b78ba0}}, when the player makes a move within a bubble, there is a 50% chance the bubble moves in the same direction; the other half of the time it will move randomly as normal.}}
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Per {{commit|62b78ba0}}, when the player makes a move within a bubble, there is a 50% chance the bubble moves in the same direction; the other half of the time it will move randomly as normal.}}
 The following monsters are generated in random locations around the level:

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	The player arrives in a bubble on the left-hand side of the screen. The [[magic portal]] to the [[Astral Plane]] is located in another one of the bubbles (initially on the right-hand side of the screen) and travels around the map along with the bubble. Bubbles will continually merge and divide, so the player will eventually drift next to the bubble containing the portal through chance (although this can take many turns).		The player arrives in a bubble on the left-hand side of the screen. The [[magic portal]] to the [[Astral Plane]] is located in another one of the bubbles (initially on the right-hand side of the screen) and travels around the map along with the bubble. Bubbles will continually merge and divide, so the player will eventually drift next to the bubble containing the portal through chance (although this can take many turns).
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		+	{{upcoming\|NetHack 3.7.0\|As of {{commit\|62b78ba0}}, when the player makes a move within a bubble, there is a 50% chance the bubble moves in the same direction; the other half of the time it will move randomly as normal.}}

	The following monsters are generated in random locations around the level:		The following monsters are generated in random locations around the level:

← Older revision		Revision as of 04:11, 17 January 2024
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	Until [[NetHack 3.6.3]], flying monsters were eligible to be generated on the plane, but would instantly [[drown]] if they appeared in a square of water; this also applies to non-flying steeds if a water bubble would leave the player outside of it while riding one.		Until [[NetHack 3.6.3]], flying monsters were eligible to be generated on the plane, but would instantly [[drown]] if they appeared in a square of water; this also applies to non-flying steeds if a water bubble would leave the player outside of it while riding one.
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	==Messages==		==Messages==

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 ==Messages==
-{{message|The water freezes for a moment.|A [[ray]] of cold hit a water tile on the Plane of water, no effect.}}
+{{message|The water freezes for a moment.|A [[ray]] of cold hit a square of water on the Plane of water, no effect.}}
-{{message|You hear a soft crackling.|As above, but you are [[blind]].}}
+{{message|You hear a soft crackling.|As above, but you are [[blind]] or otherwise cannot see that square.}}
 {{message|You had better wait for the sun to come out.|You tried casting a targeted spell to no effect.{{refsrc|spell.c|975}}}}

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 ==Layout==
-Bubbles of air form a type of ground in the level; the bubbles move on their own. The player cannot leave them unless they are capable of surviving underwater (i.e., by possessing [[magical breathing]]). [[Water walking]] or freezing the water with a blast of [[cold]] will not save you if you are drowning.
+Bubbles of air form a type of ground in the level; the bubbles move on their own. The player cannot leave them unless they are capable of surviving underwater (e.g. with an [[amulet of magical breathing]]). [[Water walking]] or freezing the water with a blast of [[cold]] will not save you from drowning.
 The player arrives in a bubble on the left-hand side of the screen. The [[magic portal]] to the [[Astral Plane]] is located in another one of the bubbles (initially on the right-hand side of the screen) and travels around the map along with the bubble. Bubbles will continually merge and divide, so the player will eventually drift next to the bubble containing the portal through chance (although this can take many turns).

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 ==Strategy==
 Unless you have [[magical breathing]] and/or have [[genocide]]d all sea monsters, there is more danger than usual of drowning while on this plane. Usually, it is enough to be [[very fast]] and unencumbered, as you can simply stay away from the eels. The usual precautions are recommended; a [[ring of conflict]] can help keep the sea monsters distracted. A bolt of cold down at the water will not rescue you from drowning. Non-flying steeds are not in danger of drowning if the player is moved by a water bubble while [[riding]] them.
 [[Portal detection methods|Finding the magic portal]] can be difficult, because the portal moves along with its bubble. It is generally best to go to the center immediately and detect traps there. Reading a non-cursed [[scroll of gold detection]] while [[confused]] is the safest way; a [[crystal ball]] is also a viable option, but much less safe. The portal might not be around when you reach its former location, but will still be revealed and visible (unless there are items on it) once you enter its bubble. Use the [[trap id]] command to check. Reading a cursed [[scroll of gold detection]] is the fastest and safest way to locate the portal, but it will not stay visible when you enter its bubble unless you have used one of the previously mentioned methods as well. In some cases, wearing the [[Amulet of Yendor]] might help find the portal.

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 [[Portal detection methods|Finding the magic portal]] can be difficult, because the portal moves along with its bubble. It is generally best to go to the center immediately and detect traps there. Reading a non-cursed [[scroll of gold detection]] while [[confused]] is the safest way; a [[crystal ball]] is also a viable option, but much less safe. The portal might not be around when you reach its former location, but will still be revealed and visible (unless there are items on it) once you enter its bubble. Use the [[trap id]] command to check. Reading a cursed [[scroll of gold detection]] is the fastest and safest way to locate the portal, but it will not stay visible when you enter its bubble unless you have used one of the previously mentioned methods as well. In some cases, wearing the [[Amulet of Yendor]] might help find the portal.
-Some players genocide sea monsters right after entering this level to empty it completely; if sea monsters are already genocided when you enter, they will be replaced with other random monsters.
+Some players genocide sea monsters right after entering this level to reduce the number of enemies on the level; if sea monsters are already genocided when you enter, they will be replaced with other random monsters.
 ==History==

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 * {{monsym|water elemental}} 19 [[water elemental]]s
 * {{monsym|kraken}} nine [[kraken]]
-* {{monsym|giant eel}} eight [giant eel]]s
+* {{monsym|giant eel}} eight [[giant eel]]s
 * {{monsym|electric eel}} eight [[electric eel]]s
 * {{monsym|shark}} four [[shark]]s