Potion of gain level - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: /* SLASH'EM */ starting inv et. al.

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‎SLASH'EM: starting inv et. al.

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NetSysFire: /* Effects */ - blessed potion is same as uncursed potion at xl30

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‎Effects: - blessed potion is same as uncursed potion at xl30

Umbire the Phantom at 17:42, 6 October 2021

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Umbire the Phantom at 17:41, 6 October 2021

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 ===SLASH'EM===
-In [[SLASH'EM]], two potions of gain level can be found in the outside area of [[Grund's Stronghold]].
+In [[SLASH'EM]], In [[SLASH'EM]], [[Flame Mage]]s, [[Ice Mage]]s, [[Necromancer]]s, and [[Wizard/SLASH'EM|Wizards]] may be given a potion of gain level as any of the random potions in their starting inventories.{{refsrc|u_init.c|66|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|96|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|137|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|246|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
-The hero can [[upgrade]] objects by dipping them into a potion of gain level - this does not violate polypileless [[conduct]], and doing so will prompt them to name the potion if necessary.
+Two potions of gain level are generated in the outer area of [[Grund's Stronghold]] at level creation.
-The potion of gain level is also more worthwhile to bless and quaff in SLASH'EM, as the lower XP requirements for gaining levels make killing enough monsters to advance a level feasible for a longer period in comparison to vanilla.
+The hero can [[upgrade]] objects by dipping them into a potion of gain level&mdash;this does not violate polypileless [[conduct]], and doing so will prompt the player to type-name the potion if necessary. The potion of gain level is also more worthwhile to bless and quaff in SLASH'EM, as the lower XP requirements for gaining levels make killing enough monsters to advance a level feasible for a longer period in comparison to vanilla.
 ====Messages====

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 {{message|<The monster> seems more experienced.|A monster quaffed a non-cursed potion of gain level, and may grow up.}}
-{{message|<The monster> rise up, through the ceiling!|A monster quaffed a cursed potion of gain level.}}
+{{message|<The monster> rises up, through the ceiling!|A monster quaffed a cursed potion of gain level.}}
 {{message|<The monster> looks uneasy.|As above, but under conditions where it could not take effect.}}

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   |name=gain level
   |cost=300
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+  |muse=misc
 A '''potion of gain level''' is a type of [[potion]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''.

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 For [[alchemy]], the potion of gain level has the same uses as a [[potion of gain energy]], but gaining an extra level of experience is generally a better idea unless you have potions to spare. There are also an [[Alchemy#Difficult recipes|couple of]] [[Alchemy#Multiple-step recipes|alchemy recipes]] for producing them.
-A constant supply of non=cursed potions of gain level is essential for [[pacifist]] players to gain experience levels, though most of those potions will be reserved for their pet of choice (which is almost always an [[Archon]]).
+A constant supply of non-cursed potions of gain level is essential for [[pacifist]] players to gain experience levels, though most of those potions will be reserved for their pet of choice (which is almost always an [[Archon]]).
 ==History==

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   |muse=misc}}
-A '''potion of gain level''' is a [[potion]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''.
+A '''potion of gain level''' is a type of [[potion]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''.
 ==Generation==
-% of all randomly generated potions will be a potion of gain level. The potion may appear in the starting inventory of a [[Wizard]].
+[[Wizard]]s may be given a potion of gain level as any of the three random potions in their starting inventory.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|166|nethack=3.6.7}}
-Many [[monster]]s can receive this as a [[miscellaneous item]] in their starting inventory.
+Potions of gain level make up {{frac|50}} (2%) of all randomly-generated potions. General [[store]]s and liquor emporiums can sell potions of gain level.
 ==Description==
-Quaffing a non-cursed potion of gain level will increase your [[experience level]] by one - an [[uncursed]] potion will set your experience points to the minimum for your new experience level, while a [[blessed]] potion will set your experience points to a random value from the minimum to the maximum for your new experience level - e.g., quaffing an uncursed potion at XL 2 will increase your level to 3 and set your experience points to 40 (the minimum for level 3), while quaffing a blessed potion will set your experience points to a random number from 40 to 79 (80 points is the minimum for level 4). This will also [[auto-identify]] the potion.
+[[Quaffing]] a non-cursed potion of gain level will [[auto-identify]] the potion and increase the [[hero]]'s [[experience level]] by one, increasing their stats as though they gained an experience level normally:{{refsrc|src/potion.c|987|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} an [[uncursed]] potion will set their experience points to the minimum for their new experience level, while a [[blessed]] potion will set their experience points to a random value from the minimum to the maximum for their new experience level.{{refsrc|src/potion.c|990|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=<tt>u.uexp = rndexp(TRUE)</tt> for a blessed potion}} As an example, when quaffing an potion of gain level at XL 2 to increase the hero's level to 3, an uncursed potion will set their experience points to 40 (the minimum for level 3), while a blessed potion will set their experience points to a random number from 40 to 79 (80 points is the minimum for level 4). If quaffing the non-cursed potion while already at the maximum experience level, the hero's HP and energy are still increased.
-A [[cursed]] potion does not increase your experience level, but makes you gain one [[pun|''dungeon'' level]] by causing you to rise through the ceiling to the floor above. However, this does not work in any of the following locations: the [[End Game]], [[Sokoban]], the top floors of the [[Wizard's Tower]] and [[Vlad's Tower]], the top floor of the [[Quest]], and [[Fort Ludios]]. A cursed potion of gain level will only work on dungeon level 1 if you are carrying the [[Amulet of Yendor]]. Quaffing a cursed potion of gain level does not auto-identify the potion, but will prompt you to name it - doing so while carrying the Amulet is subject to the effects of the [[mysterious force]] in addition to the above.
+Quaffing a [[cursed]] potion of gain level causes the hero to gain one [[Pun|''dungeon'' level]] by pulling them through the ceiling to the floor above{{refsrc|src/potion.c|964|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} - this does not work in the [[End Game]], [[Sokoban]], the top floors of the [[Wizard's Tower]] and [[Vlad's Tower]], the top floor of the [[Quest]], or in [[Fort Ludios]]. A cursed potion of gain level will only work on dungeon level 1 if the hero is carrying the real [[Amulet of Yendor]]. Quaffing a cursed potion of gain level does not auto-identify the potion, but will prompt the player to name it - doing so while carrying the Amulet is subject to the effects of the [[mysterious force]] in addition to the above.
-Intelligent monsters with hands will quaff a potion of gain level in their inventory as soon as the player is within a certain range. A monster quaffing a non-cursed potion will gain experience and possibly [[grow up]] into a more powerful form (e.g. a [[master lich]] into an [[arch-lich]]); if their grown-up form is [[genocide]]d, the monster dies instead. If the potion is cursed, the monster may rise through the ceiling, subject to the same conditions as the player. As usual, witnessing a monster gain experience will auto-identify the potion, and witnessing the cursed potion's effects will prompt you to name it.
+Intelligent monsters with hands will quaff a potion of gain level in their inventory as soon as the player is within a certain range. A monster quaffing a non-cursed potion will gain experience and possibly [[grow up]] into a more powerful form (e.g. a [[master lich]] into an [[arch-lich]]); if their grown-up form is [[genocided]], the monster dies instead. If the potion is cursed, the monster may rise through the ceiling, subject to the same conditions as the hero. As usual, witnessing a monster gain experience will auto-identify the potion, and witnessing the cursed potion's effects will prompt the player to name it.
 ==Strategy==
 {{main|Experience level#Experience points required per level}}
-Blessing potions of gain level before drinking them makes more sense earlier in the game than later. At higher levels - usually around the time you are quest-ready (e.g. XL 14-17) - the number of experience points needed to level up through normal adventuring runs into the hundreds of thousands, such that there is little point in doing so. Potions, [[foocubi]], and [[wraith]] corpses are the preferred methods of gaining levels in that phase.
+Blessing potions of gain level before drinking them makes more sense earlier in the game than later. At higher levels - usually around the time you are quest-ready (e.g. XL 14-17) - the experience points needed to gain levels from normal adventuring runs into the hundreds of thousands, such that there is little point in blessing them to get closer to the next experience level. Potions, [[foocubi]], and [[wraith]] corpses are the preferred methods of gaining levels in that phase.
 Cursed potions of gain level are most useful for quickly leaving [[Moloch's Sanctum]] and other non-teleport levels while on the ascent to the [[Elemental Planes]], and can be used as an escape item in a pinch. A player with an otherwise 'complete' ascension kit may consider [[wish]]ing for 2 or 3 cursed potions of gain level as needed.
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 For [[alchemy]], the potion of gain level has the same uses as a [[potion of gain energy]], but gaining an extra level of experience is generally a better idea unless you have potions to spare. There are also an [[Alchemy#Difficult recipes|couple of]] [[Alchemy#Multiple-step recipes|alchemy recipes]] for producing them.
-A constant supply of noncursed potions of gain level is essential for [[pacifist]] players to gain experience levels, though most of those potions will be reserved for their pet of choice (almost always an [[Archon]]).
+A constant supply of non=cursed potions of gain level is essential for [[pacifist]] players to gain experience levels, though most of those potions will be reserved for their pet of choice (which is almost always an [[Archon]]).
 ==History==
-The potion of gain level first appears in variants of [[Jay Fenlason's Hack]].
+The potion of gain level first appears in Hack 1.21 and Hack for PDP-11, which are based on [[Jay Fenlason's Hack]], and is included in the initial item list for [[Hack 1.0]].
 ==Messages==
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 {{message|You rise up, through the ceiling!|You quaffed a cursed potion of gain level.}}
 {{message|You have an uneasy feeling.|As above, but under conditions where it could not take effect.}}
-{{message|<Foo> seems more experienced.|A monster quaffed a non-cursed potion of gain level, and may grow up.}}
-{{message|<Foo> rise up, through the ceiling!|A monster quaffed a cursed potion of gain level.}}
+{{message|<The monster> seems more experienced.|A monster quaffed a non-cursed potion of gain level, and may grow up.}}
-{{message|<Foo> looks uneasy.|As above, but under conditions where it could not take effect.}}
+{{message|<The monster> rise up, through the ceiling!|A monster quaffed a cursed potion of gain level.}}
 ==Variants==
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 ===SLASH'EM===
-In [[SLASH'EM]], you can [[upgrading objects|upgrade]] objects by dipping them into a potion of gain level - this does not violate polypileless [[conduct]], and doing so will prompt you to name the potion. The potion is also more worthwhile to bless and quaff in SLASH'EM, as the lower XP requirements for gaining levels make killing enough monsters to advance a level feasible for a longer period in comparison to vanilla.
+In [[SLASH'EM]], two potions of gain level can be found in the outside area of [[Grund's Stronghold]].
-Two potions of gain level can be found in the outside area of [[Grund's Stronghold]].
+The hero can [[upgrade]] objects by dipping them into a potion of gain level - this does not violate polypileless [[conduct]], and doing so will prompt them to name the potion if necessary.
 ====Messages====
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 ===SlashTHEM===
 In [[SlashTHEM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, the chemistry set from NetHack: The Next Generation is present and uses the same amount of charges for a potion of gain level.
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 [[Category:Potions|Gain level]]

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 Quaffing a non-cursed potion of gain level will increase your [[experience level]] by one - an [[uncursed]] potion will set your experience points to the minimum for your new experience level, while a [[blessed]] potion will set your experience points to a random value from the minimum to the maximum for your new experience level - e.g., quaffing an uncursed potion at XL 2 will increase your level to 3 and set your experience points to 40 (the minimum for level 3), while quaffing a blessed potion will set your experience points to a random number from 40 to 79 (80 points is the minimum for level 4). This will also [[auto-identify]] the potion.
-Your stats and attributes will increase as normal depending on your level, [[race]], [[role]], and [[constitution]]. If you quaff the noncursed potion while already at the maximum level (30), it will still increase your HP and energy.
+Your stats and attributes will increase as normal depending on your level, [[race]], [[role]], and [[constitution]]. If you quaff the non-cursed potion while already at the maximum level (30), it will still increase your HP and energy. A blessed potion behaves exactly as an uncursed potion when increasing those attributes and will not result in more HP and energy.
 A [[cursed]] potion does not increase your experience level, but makes you gain one [[pun|''dungeon'' level]] by causing you to rise through the ceiling to the floor above. However, this does not work in any of the following locations: the [[End Game]], [[Sokoban]], the top floors of the [[Wizard's Tower]] and [[Vlad's Tower]], the top floor of the [[Quest]], and [[Fort Ludios]]. A cursed potion of gain level will only work on dungeon level 1 if you are carrying the [[Amulet of Yendor]]. Quaffing a cursed potion of gain level does not auto-identify the potion, but will prompt you to name it - doing so while carrying the Amulet is subject to the effects of the [[mysterious force]] in addition to the above.

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 ==Generation==
-% of all randomly generated potions will be a potion of gain level.
+% of all randomly generated potions will be a potion of gain level. The potion may appear in the starting inventory of a [[Wizard]].
 Many [[monster]]s can receive this as a [[miscellaneous item]] in their starting inventory.
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