Ring of polymorph - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: /* Strategy */ typo

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Umbire the Phantom: appearance

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 ==Strategy==
-{{main|Polymorph control#Strategy|Controlled polymorph strategy}}
+{{main|Polymorph control#Strategy|l1=Controlled polymorph strategy}}
 The ring of polymorph is one of several reasons that wearing unidentified rings randomly is a [[Bad Idea]]: even when uncursed, wearing one for any extended period of time may result in you shifting into a form that removes or breaks [[armor]], has low [[carrying capacity]], leaves you with no [[hands]] to remove the ring, or some combination of these drawbacks.

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 A '''ring of polymorph''' is a type of [[ring]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The default [[randomized appearance]] associated with it is "an ivory ring".{{refsrc|src/objects.c|592|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
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 [[Wizard]]s may be given a ring of polymorph as one of the two random rings in their starting inventory, though they will never start with a means of polymorphing and a [[ring of polymorph control]] simultaneously.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|165|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|1040|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|1044|nethack=3.6.7}}
-General [[store]]s and jewelers shops can sell rings of polymorph. The ring of polymorph is generated as [[cursed]] {{frac|9|10}} (90%) of the time, and is otherwise generated uncursed.{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|1043|nethack=3.6.7}}
+General [[store]]s and jewelers shops can stock rings of polymorph. The ring of polymorph is generated as [[cursed]] {{frac|9|10}} (90%) of the time, and is otherwise generated uncursed.{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|1043|nethack=3.6.7}}
 ==Description==
-While worn, a ring of polymorph grants [[polymorphitis]], which has a {{frac|100}} chance of polymorphing the [[hero]] each turn: this polymorph can also fail and induce [[system shock]] unless the hero has [[polymorph control]], or else is wearing [[dragon scales]] or [[dragon scale mail]]. Monsters will not wear this ring - any monster that randomly polymorphs constantly is usually a shapechanger such as a [[chameleon]].
+A [[hero]] that [[puts on]] a ring of polymorph gain [[polymorphitis]], which has a {{frac|100}} chance of polymorphing the hero each turn: this polymorph can also fail and induce [[system shock]] unless the hero has [[polymorph control]], or else is wearing [[dragon scales]] or [[dragon scale mail]]. [[Monster]]s will not wear this ring&mdash;any monster that randomly polymorphs constantly is usually a shape changer such as a [[chameleon]].
-If a hero has [[polymorph control]], they may choose the form they change into whenever the ring would polymorph them. For heroes afflicted with [[lycanthropy]], the ring of polymorph will instead trigger a change from their normal form into the animal form of the [[werecreature]] that infected them, or vice versa; polymorph control will prompt with the option to accept or decline the change. If a hero is wearing an [[amulet of unchanging]], the ring of polymorph will have no effect beyond [[ring hunger]]. [[Eating jewelry|Eating the ring]] has a {{frac|3}} chance of successfully absorbing its magic and granting [[intrinsic]] polymorphitis.
+If a hero has polymorph control, they may choose the form they change into whenever the ring would polymorph them. Heroes afflicted with [[lycanthropy]] from a [[werecreature]] will change between their normal form and that werecreature's animal form, with polymorph control allowing them to accept or decline transforming. A hero wearing an [[amulet of unchanging]] experiences no effect from the ring beyond [[ring hunger]] for both items. [[Eating jewelry|Eating the ring]] has a {{frac|3}} chance of successfully absorbing its magic and granting [[intrinsic]] polymorphitis.
 Dropping the ring into a [[sink]] will turn the sink into an [[altar]] (of random [[alignment]]), a [[fountain]], a [[grave]], or a [[throne]], with an equal probability of each (25%).{{refsrc|src/do.c|321|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name=polysink}}
 ==Strategy==
-The ring of polymorph is one of several reasons that wearing unidentified rings randomly is a [[Bad Idea]]: even when uncursed, wearing one for any extended period of time may result in you shifting into a form that removes or breaks [[armor]], has low [[carrying capacity]] or (worse yet) leaves you with no [[hands]] to remove the ring. For characters that have an uncursed and identified ring, however, they can pair it with a ring of polymorph control to take on powerful monster forms for various purposes. See the [[Polymorph control#Strategy|strategy section]] on the polymorph control article for the various forms available.
+{{main|Polymorph control#Strategy|Controlled polymorph strategy}}
-Characters who have not yet discovered a [[wand of polymorph]] or else wish to reserve wand charges for [[polypiling]] can make use of both rings, saving [[polymorph trap]]s for pets if they wish. For cautious players, controlled polymorphing using these rings can be reserved for specific circumstances, e.g. while locked within a co-aligned [[temple]] with a [[stash]]. Additionally, characters that want an extra altar or a throne can try to transform sinks by dropping the ring down them. (A fountain can be reliably obtained by [[dig]]ging down on the sink instead.)
+If the hero has the ring identified, on the other hand, they can pair it with a ring of polymorph control to take on powerful monster forms for various purposes&mdash;this is ideal if the hero has not discovered the [[wand of polymorph]] or else wants to reserve charges from the wand for [[polypiling]], saving [[polymorph trap]]s for pets if they wish. Cautious players can reserve this style of controlled polymorph for specific circumstances, e.g. while locked within a co-aligned [[temple]] with a [[stash]]. Heroes that lack altars or thrones to use in the dungeon can try to transform sinks into them by dropping the ring of polymorph down one.
 ===Identification===
 {{main|Price identification}}
-Informally identifying the ring of polymorph can be fairly difficult - wear-testing is very risky compared to other [[Price identification|price-identified]] 300[[zm]] rings, as an especially unfortunate character may find themselves quickly polymorphed with their valuable armor broken. While it is more likely to be cursed than other rings priced at 300 zm, this is by no means guaranteed.
+Informally identifying the ring of polymorph can be fairly difficult&mdash;wear-testing is very risky compared to other 300[[zm]] rings that a hero can [[price-identify]], since the especially unfortunate may find themselves quickly polymorphed in the few turns that they wear the ring. While it is more likely to be cursed than other rings priced at 300 zm, this does not guarantee that a cursed 300zm ring will be polymorph.
-In addition to ruling out the [[ring of conflict]] by wearing the ring near relatively weak and/or peaceful monsters, you can also rule out the [[ring of teleport control]] using a [[teleportation trap]].
+In addition to ruling out the [[ring of conflict]] by wearing the ring near relatively weak and/or peaceful monsters, you can also rule out the [[ring of teleport control]] by using a [[teleportation trap]].
 The odds of a ring that is price-identified and tested for [[beatitude]] being a ring of polymorph is given in the following table:
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 ==Variants==
-Many variants often add new [[dungeon feature]]s, including ones that a sink also can be transformed into by dropping a ring of polymorph down one; the probability of a sink turning into a given dungeon feature remains equal for each one.
+''NetHack'' variants based on NetHack 3.4.3 and previous versions may or may not retain the ability to transform a sink by dropping a ring of polymorph down it. Many ''NetHack'' variants that retain this feature also add new [[dungeon feature]]s that a sink can be transformed into, and the probability of a sink turning into a given dungeon feature remains equal for each one.
 ===SLASH'EM===
-In [[SLASH'EM]], [[Flame Mage]]s, [[Ice Mage]]s, [[Necromancer]]s, and [[Wizard/SLASH'EM|Wizards]] may be given a ring of polymorph as the random ring in their starting inventory, but will never start with a means of polymorphing and a ring of polymorph control simultaneously.{{refsrc|u_init.c|69|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|99|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|136|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|245|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|1578|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|1582|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 ring of polymorph as any of the random rings in their starting inventory, but will never start with a means of polymorphing and a ring of polymorph control simultaneously.{{refsrc|u_init.c|69|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|99|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|136|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|245|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|1578|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|1582|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
 ===dNetHack===
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 ===SlashTHEM===
-In [[SlashTHEM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, [[Acid Mage]]s, [[Corsair]]s, [[Electric Mage]]s, [[Noble]]s, and [[Pirate]]s may be given a ring of polymorph as the random ring in their starting inventory, but will never start with a means of polymorphing and a ring of polymorph control simultaneously.
+In [[SlashTHEM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, [[Acid Mage]]s, [[Corsair]]s, [[Electric Mage]]s, [[Noble]]s, and [[Pireate/SlashTHEM|Pirates]] may also be given a ring of polymorph as any of the random rings in their starting inventory, and will also never start with a means of polymorphing and a ring of polymorph control simultaneously.
 ===Hack'EM===

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 The ring of polymorph is one of several reasons that wearing unidentified rings randomly is a [[Bad Idea]]: even when uncursed, wearing one for any extended period of time may result in you shifting into a form that removes or breaks [[armor]], has low [[carrying capacity]] or (worse yet) leaves you with no [[hands]] to remove the ring. For characters that have an uncursed and identified ring, however, they can pair it with a ring of polymorph control to take on powerful monster forms for various purposes. See the [[Polymorph control#Strategy|strategy section]] on the polymorph control article for the various forms available.
-Characters who have not yet discovered a [[wand of polymorph]] or else wish to reserve wand charges for [[polypiling]] can make use of both rings, saving [[polymorph trap]]s for pets if they wish. For cautious players, controlled polymorphing using these rings can be reserved for specific circumstances, e.g. while locked within a co-aligned [[temple]] with a [[stash]]. Additionally, characters that lack altars or other conveniences from dungeon features (such as a fountain or throne) can try to transform sinks by dropping the ring down them.
+Characters who have not yet discovered a [[wand of polymorph]] or else wish to reserve wand charges for [[polypiling]] can make use of both rings, saving [[polymorph trap]]s for pets if they wish. For cautious players, controlled polymorphing using these rings can be reserved for specific circumstances, e.g. while locked within a co-aligned [[temple]] with a [[stash]]. Additionally, characters that want an extra altar or a throne can try to transform sinks by dropping the ring down them. (A fountain can be reliably obtained by [[dig]]ging down on the sink instead.)
 ===Identification===

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 ===dNetHack===
 In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]], and [[notnotdNetHack]], the ring of polymorph will never have the randomized appearance of a [[black signet ring]].
-Various [[artifact]] rings&ndash;[[Lomya]], [[Vilya]], [[Nenya]], [[Narya]], the [[Ring of Thror]], and the [[dNetHack artifacts#Shard from Morgoth's Crown|Shard from Morgoth's Crown]]&ndash;also have generation rules that prevent them from using the appearance of a ring of polymorph.
+Various [[artifact]] rings&ndash;[[Lomya]], [[Vilya]], [[Nenya]], [[Narya]], the [[Ring of Thror]], and [[The Shard from Morgoth's Crown]]&ndash;also have generation rules that prevent them from using the appearance of a ring of polymorph.
 ===SpliceHack===

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 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]], and [[notnotdNetHack]], various [[artifact]] rings&ndash;[[Lomya]], [[Vilya]], [[Nenya]], [[Narya]], the [[Ring of Thror]], and the [[dNetHack artifacts#Shard from Morgoth's Crown|Shard from Morgoth's Crown]]&ndash;have generation rules that prevent them from using the appearance of a ring of polymorph.
+In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]], and [[notnotdNetHack]], the ring of polymorph will never have the randomized appearance of a [[black signet ring]].
 ===SpliceHack===

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