Potion of polymorph - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: /* SLASH'EM */ pasto

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‎SLASH'EM: pasto

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

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‎SLASH'EM: wiz et. al.

Umbire the Phantom: /* Hack'EM */ word choice

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‎Hack'EM: word choice

Umbire the Phantom: /* Generation */ detailing

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‎Generation: detailing

Umbire the Phantom: /* Variants */ slash'em + them

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‎Variants: slash'em + them

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‎Dipping: copyedit

Umbire the Phantom: /* Quaffing, throwing and wielding */ correction

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‎Quaffing, throwing and wielding: correction

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Umbire the Phantom: copyedit

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Umbire the Phantom: /* Generation */ copyedit + cumulative chance

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 ==Variants==
 ===SLASH'EM===
-In [[SLASH'EM]], [[Flame Mage]]s, [[Ice Mage]]s, [[Necromancer]]s, and [[Wizard/SLASH'EM|Wizards]] may be given a potion of monster detection as any of the random potions in their starting inventories, though they will never receive both the potion and a means of polymorph control simultaneously.{{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}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|1579|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|1585|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
+In [[SLASH'EM]], [[Flame Mage]]s, [[Ice Mage]]s, [[Necromancer]]s, and [[Wizard/SLASH'EM|Wizards]] may be given a potion of polymorph as any of the random potions in their starting inventories, though they will never receive both the potion and a means of polymorph control simultaneously.{{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}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|1579|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|1585|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
 There is a {{frac|2|5}} each of two separate potions of polymorph generating in the Chamber of Junk within the [[Lawful Quest]] at level creation.

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 ==Variants==
 ===SLASH'EM===
-In SLASH'EM, [[Flame Mage]]s, [[Ice Mage]]s and [[Necromancer]]s may be given a potion of polymorph as any of the random potions in their starting inventories, though like the [[Wizard/SLASH'EM|Wizard]] they will never receive both the potion and a means of polymorph control simultaneously.{{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|1579|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|1585|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
+In [[SLASH'EM]], [[Flame Mage]]s, [[Ice Mage]]s, [[Necromancer]]s, and [[Wizard/SLASH'EM|Wizards]] may be given a potion of monster detection as any of the random potions in their starting inventories, though they will never receive both the potion and a means of polymorph control simultaneously.{{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}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|1579|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|1585|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
 There is a {{frac|2|5}} each of two separate potions of polymorph generating in the Chamber of Junk within the [[Lawful Quest]] at level creation.

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 ===Hack'EM===
-In [[Hack'EM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, [[Doppelganger (starting race)|doppelgangers]] start the game with knowledge of items that can polymorph monsters, including the potion of polymorph.
+In [[Hack'EM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, [[Doppelganger (starting race)|doppelganger]] heroes start the game with knowledge of items that can polymorph monsters, including the potion of polymorph.
 Monsters may throw potions of polymorph at the hero, with the same behavior as in EvilHack. Monsters cannot be created with a potion of polymorph and a ring of polymorph control in their inventory simultaneously, which is mostly relevant for generating [[Wizard (player monster)|wizard]] [[player monster]]s.

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 ==Generation==
-[[Wizard]]s may be given a potion of polymorph as one of the three random potions in their starting inventory, though they will never start with the potion and a [[ring of polymorph control]] simultaneously.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|166|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|1041|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|1044|nethack=3.6.7}}
+[[Wizard]]s may be given a potion of polymorph as any of the three random potions in their starting inventory, though they will never start with the potion and a [[ring of polymorph control]] simultaneously.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|166|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|1041|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|1044|nethack=3.6.7}}
 Potions of polymorph make up {{frac|100}} (1%) of all randomly-generated potions. General [[store]]s and liquor emporiums can sell potions of polymorph.

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 ==Variants==
 ===SLASH'EM===
-In SLASH'EM, there is a {{frac|2|5}} each of two separate potions of polymorph generating in the Chamber of Junk within the [[Lawful Quest]] at level creation.
+In SLASH'EM, [[Flame Mage]]s, [[Ice Mage]]s and [[Necromancer]]s may be given a potion of polymorph as any of the random potions in their starting inventories, though like the [[Wizard/SLASH'EM|Wizard]] they will never receive both the potion and a means of polymorph control simultaneously.{{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|1579|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|1585|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
 ===EvilHack===
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 ===SlashTHEM===
-In [[SlashTHEM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, the [[Undertaker quest]] has a {{frac|2|5}} each of two separate potions of polymorph generating on the goal level (which is a copy of the Lawful Quest) at level creation.
+In [[SlashTHEM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, [[Drunk]]s may start with a potion of sleeping as any of the 15 non-{{! of|booze}} potions in their starting inventory.
 ===Hack'EM===

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 ===Dipping===
 {{main|Polypiling}}
-[[Dip]]ping an [[item]] or stack of items into the potion of polymorph may polymorph that item(s) - this cannot polymorph [[invocation items]], the [[Amulet of Yendor]], a [[spellbook of polymorph]], [[wand of polymorph]], or other potions of polymorph.{{refsrc|src/potion.c|1960|nethack=3.6.7}}  [[Artifact]]s have a {{frac|19|20}} chance of resisting, while other items have a {{frac|20}} chance of resisting.{{refsrc|src/potion.c|1965|nethack=3.6.7}} The usual checks for golem creation, items vanishing, artifacts resisting, etc. are skipped, but large stacks will still merge to small ones.{{refsrc|src/muse.c|1984|nethack=3.6.7}} Dipping this potion into another, non-{{! of|water}} potion will similarly polymorph the other potion, rather than resulting in random [[alchemy]]&mdash;dipping the potion into holy water, normal water or unholy water will dilute it or change its beatitude as normal.
+[[Dipping]] an [[item]] or stack of items into the potion of polymorph may polymorph that item(s): this cannot polymorph [[invocation items]], the [[Amulet of Yendor]], a [[spellbook of polymorph]], [[wand of polymorph]], or other potions of polymorph.{{refsrc|src/potion.c|1960|nethack=3.6.7}} [[Artifact]]s have a {{frac|19|20}} chance of resisting, while other items have a {{frac|20}} chance of resisting.{{refsrc|src/potion.c|1965|nethack=3.6.7}} The usual checks for golem creation, items vanishing, artifacts resisting, etc. are skipped, but large stacks will still merge to small ones.{{refsrc|src/muse.c|1984|nethack=3.6.7}} Dipping this potion into another potion that is not {{! of|water}} (including [[holy water]] and [[unholy water]]) will similarly polymorph the other potion, rather than resulting in random [[alchemy]]&mdash;dipping the potion into holy water, normal water or unholy water will dilute it or change its beatitude as normal.
 Items that resist polymorphing will not use up the potion or break [[polypileless]] conduct, while items that polymorph into themselves will both use up the potion and break the conduct. In both cases, the potion of polymorph is not auto-identified.

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 ===Quaffing, throwing and wielding===
 {{main|Polymorph}}
-[[Quaff]]ing the potion will cause the hero to polymorph unless they have [[unchanging]], and will [[auto-identify]] the potion in either case. Monsters can also quaff this potion if they are weak or [[Monster level|low-level]] enough, which mercifully will not generate out-of-depth monsters.{{refsrc|src/muse.c|1747|nethack=3.6.7}} [[Throw]]ing this potion at a [[monster]] will cause it to polymorph, as will [[wield]]ing the potion and smashing it on them. Inhaling the [[vapors]] from a potion of polymorph abuses [[constitution]].
+[[Quaff]]ing the potion will cause the hero to polymorph unless they have [[unchanging]], and will [[auto-identify]] the potion in either case. Monsters can also quaff this potion if they are weak or low enough in difficulty, which mercifully will not generate out-of-depth monsters.{{refsrc|src/muse.c|1747|nethack=3.6.7}} [[Throw]]ing this potion at a [[monster]] will cause it to polymorph, as will [[wield]]ing the potion and smashing it on them. Inhaling the [[vapors]] from a potion of polymorph abuses [[constitution]].
 {{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Per {{commit|486ed290779a35d24b785a711d094194d3db8eaf}}, blessed potions of polymorph grant a [[Polymorph control|controlled polymorph]] when quaffed, but the polyform lasts for a much shorter duration.}}

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 Potions of polymorph make up {{frac|100}} (1%) of all randomly-generated potions. General [[store]]s and liquor emporiums can sell potions of polymorph.
-Randomly generated monsters with a [[monster difficulty]] of 5 or less have an effective {{frac|5|180}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]]receiving a potion of polymorph as a [[miscellaneous item]].{{refsrc|src/muse.c|2024|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+Randomly generated monsters with a [[monster difficulty]] of 5 or less have an effective {{frac|5|180}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] a potion of polymorph as a [[miscellaneous item]].{{refsrc|src/muse.c|2024|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 ==Description==

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 ==Description==
-The potion of polymorph has various effects depending on its use, and can [[polymorph]] items, [[monster]]s or the [[hero]]. Potions of polymorph cannot be polymorphed themselves.
+The potion of polymorph has various effects depending on its use, and can [[polymorph]] items, [[monster]]s or the [[hero]]. Potions of polymorph cannot themselves be polymorphed by any means.{{refsrc|src/zap.c|1892|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=cases for immunity to wand and spell}}
 ===Quaffing, throwing and wielding===
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 ===Dipping===
-{{main|polypiling}}
+{{main|Polypiling}}
-[[Dip]]ping an [[item]] into this potion may polymorph the item - this cannot polymorph [[invocation items]], the [[Amulet of Yendor]], a [[spellbook of polymorph]], [[wand of polymorph]], or another potion(s) of polymorph. [[Artifact]]s have a {{frac|19|20}} chance of resisting, while other items have a {{frac|20}} chance of resisting.{{refsrc|src/potion.c|1965|nethack=3.6.7}} The usual checks for golem creation, items vanishing, artifacts resisting, etc. are skipped, but large stacks will still merge to small ones.{{refsrc|src/muse.c|1984|nethack=3.6.7}} Dipping this potion into another, non-{{! of|water}} potion will similarly polymorph the other potion, rather than resulting in random [[alchemy]].
+[[Dip]]ping an [[item]] or stack of items into the potion of polymorph may polymorph that item(s) - this cannot polymorph [[invocation items]], the [[Amulet of Yendor]], a [[spellbook of polymorph]], [[wand of polymorph]], or other potions of polymorph.{{refsrc|src/potion.c|1960|nethack=3.6.7}}  [[Artifact]]s have a {{frac|19|20}} chance of resisting, while other items have a {{frac|20}} chance of resisting.{{refsrc|src/potion.c|1965|nethack=3.6.7}} The usual checks for golem creation, items vanishing, artifacts resisting, etc. are skipped, but large stacks will still merge to small ones.{{refsrc|src/muse.c|1984|nethack=3.6.7}} Dipping this potion into another, non-{{! of|water}} potion will similarly polymorph the other potion, rather than resulting in random [[alchemy]]&mdash;dipping the potion into holy water, normal water or unholy water will dilute it or change its beatitude as normal.
-Items that resist polymorphing will not use up the potion or break [[polypileless]] conduct, though items that polymorph into themselves will both use up the potion and break the conduct. In both cases, the potion of polymorph is not auto-identified.
+Items that resist polymorphing will not use up the potion or break [[polypileless]] conduct, while items that polymorph into themselves will both use up the potion and break the conduct. In both cases, the potion of polymorph is not auto-identified.
 ==Strategy==
 Wielding the potion and hitting a monster is not advised because if by chance that monster becomes a [[footrice]], you will be [[petrified]].
 ===Identification===
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 ==Variants==
 ===SLASH'EM===
-In SLASH'EM, the Chamber of Junk in the [[Lawful Quest]] has two separate {{frac|2|5}} chances to contain a cursed potion of polymorph.
+In SLASH'EM, there is a {{frac|2|5}} each of two separate potions of polymorph generating in the Chamber of Junk within the [[Lawful Quest]] at level creation.
 ===EvilHack===
-In [[EvilHack]], monsters may throw a potion of polymorph rather than quaff it, polymorphing any monster that it hits (including you) unless they have [[magic resistance]] or [[unchanging]]; if a monster's attempt to polymorph you has no effect, they will refrain from attempting to polymorph you further.
+In [[EvilHack]], monsters can throw the potion of polymorph at the hero, polymorphing any monster that it hits (including the hero) unless they have [[magic resistance]] or [[unchanging]]; if a monster's attempt to polymorph the hero has no effect, they will refrain from attempting any further.
 ===SlashTHEM===
-In [[SlashTHEM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, the [[Undertaker quest]] has two separate {{frac|2|5}} chances to contain a cursed potion of polymorph on the goal level, which is a copy of the Lawful Quest.
+In [[SlashTHEM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, the [[Undertaker quest]] has a {{frac|2|5}} each of two separate potions of polymorph generating on the goal level (which is a copy of the Lawful Quest) at level creation.
 ===Hack'EM===
 In [[Hack'EM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, [[Doppelganger (starting race)|doppelgangers]] start the game with knowledge of items that can polymorph monsters, including the potion of polymorph.
-Monsters may throw potions of polymorph rather than quaff them, with the same behavior as in EvilHack. Monsters cannot be created with a potion of polymorph and a ring of polymorph control in their inventory simultaneously, which is mostly relevant for generating [[Wizard (player monster)|wizard]] [[player monster]]s.
+Monsters may throw potions of polymorph at the hero, with the same behavior as in EvilHack. Monsters cannot be created with a potion of polymorph and a ring of polymorph control in their inventory simultaneously, which is mostly relevant for generating [[Wizard (player monster)|wizard]] [[player monster]]s.
 ==References==