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Phol ende wodan: /* Generation */ propose merging room generation notes with Dungeons of Doom article

2024-12-29T01:54:09Z

‎Generation: propose merging room generation notes with Dungeons of Doom article

Phol ende wodan: clear out most of 2007-era original article text since it was poorly written, was documented elsewhere, or was pointless (e.g. describing the anatomy of a room); rewrite strategy section

2020-07-27T01:47:37Z

clear out most of 2007-era original article text since it was poorly written, was documented elsewhere, or was pointless (e.g. describing the anatomy of a room); rewrite strategy section

Phol ende wodan: Resolve todo by adding Generation section, which folds in the recently added Lit rooms section, and fix math of when a room is lit or unlit; update reference

2020-07-26T21:25:03Z

Resolve todo by adding Generation section, which folds in the recently added Lit rooms section, and fix math of when a room is lit or unlit; update reference

Luisjomen2a: Added probability for room a room to be lit.

2020-07-24T14:50:16Z

Added probability for room a room to be lit.

ChasonBot at 03:39, 21 December 2015

2015-12-21T03:39:08Z

Tjr: spelling; question about dark rooms

2010-11-28T23:51:20Z

spelling; question about dark rooms

84.196.165.51: prettier example

2010-04-04T09:12:39Z

prettier example

Tjr at 09:22, 7 July 2009

2009-07-07T09:22:26Z

118.92.57.111: /* The Way In */

2009-07-07T04:39:22Z

‎The Way In

Marcmagus: /* Strategy */ Updated link to search

2008-12-04T08:06:53Z

‎Strategy: Updated link to search

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	== Generation ==		== Generation ==
		+	{{merge\|Dungeons of Doom}} <!-- I wasn't aware of this page when I documented standard dungeon level generation, fortunately most of the text here does not overlap. Since there's a big disclaimer here that most of this stuff only applies in the Dungeons of Doom, I think what could be left on this page is only stuff which applies to all rooms, regardless of where they appear. -->
		+
	This section covers only typical non-special, room-and-corridor levels in the [[Dungeons of Doom]]. Rooms also appear in special levels and certain [[Quest]] filler levels, but those typically do not have the random generation described below.		This section covers only typical non-special, room-and-corridor levels in the [[Dungeons of Doom]]. Rooms also appear in special levels and certain [[Quest]] filler levels, but those typically do not have the random generation described below.

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-'''Rooms''' are a feature ubiquitous in [[NetHack]] - their purpose is analogous to those of real life: eg "An area separated by walls or partitions from other similar parts of the structure or building in which it is located".
+'''Rooms''' are a feature ubiquitous in [[NetHack]]. A room is an area, usually rectangular, that is separated from other areas by [[wall]]s and is typically paved with [[floor]] terrain.
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+       #......#######|.......########+.....|                ------    -------
-       #|....|      #|.....<|        |>....|              ##..?.(|    |.....|
+       #|....|      #|.....<|        |>....|              ##.....|    |.....|
-       #|.....#     #|......|        |....[|                |...!|   #+..$..|
+       #|.....#     #|......|        |.....|                |....|   #+.....|
-       #|....|#     #|....`.|        ---.-.-               #+....|   #|...@.|
+       #|....|#     #|......|        ---.-.-               #+....|   #|.....|
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-       #      ###         #              |...[......|#       ########   #
+       #      ###         #              |..........|#       ########   #
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   |....#          # ------.----          ------------       |..........|
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+  |...|             |..........################             ------------
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+  -----             |.........|                               #
-   #                |.%.......|
+   #                |.........|
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 On each level, a number of rooms will be generated, and then they will be connected up by [[corridor]]s and [[door]]s. The algorithm for placing rooms makes it difficult to predict how many rooms a level will contain, but most levels contain between 5 and 10 rooms, with occasional appearances of levels with as few as 4 or as many as 12. On these levels, one room may be selected to become a [[special room]].
 {{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Each level will also generate up to two [[themed room]]s, which can be irregularly shaped or contain interesting contents and terrain.}}
-There tends to be a fixed rather than area-based chance of generating [[dungeon features]], [[monster]]s, [[objects]], and [[traps]] in each non-special room. Therefore, a level with more rooms will contain more of these things.
+There tends to be a fixed rather than area-based chance of generating dungeon features, monsters, objects, and traps in each non-special room. Therefore, a level with more rooms will contain more of these things.
 === Lit rooms ===
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 == Strategy ==
-Finding rooms is not always straightforward. The key is to be persistent in [[search]]ing, and be aware that rooms can be as small as 2x3 and hence tucked into places you would not expect them. Knowing the extent of the Dungeon on your screen helps. A [[Vault]] is never accessible by corridor or stairs, and must be reached by some other way.
+Finding rooms is not always straightforward. If you see no obvious way forward, common tactics include:
+* Be persistent in [[search]]ing. If you can identify a large unexplored area of the map, more rooms may be hidden there. Search along the edges of this area, especially the walls of known rooms. Failing that, be aware that rooms can be as small as 2x3 and hence tucked into places you would not expect them.
-Once in a room you could find any of the [[monsters]] or [[items]] in the game, but there are basic features in every room.
+* Try using the [[terrain]] command to show the map without monsters or objects - the stairs may be hidden under a monster or object.
+* Use [[magic mapping]].
-== The Way In ==
+* Fall down a [[pit]] or [[hole]] to go to a lower level, then explore back up.
 == References ==

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 '''Rooms''' are a feature ubiquitous in [[NetHack]] - their purpose is analogous to those of real life: eg "An area separated by walls or partitions from other similar parts of the structure or building in which it is located".
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 == Strategy ==
-Finding rooms is not always straight-forward. The key is to be persistent in [[search]]ing, and be aware that rooms can be as small as 2x3 and hence tucked into places you would not expect them. Knowing the extent of the Dungeon on your screen helps. A [[Vault]] is never accessible by corridor or stairs, and must be reached by some other way.
+Finding rooms is not always straightforward. The key is to be persistent in [[search]]ing, and be aware that rooms can be as small as 2x3 and hence tucked into places you would not expect them. Knowing the extent of the Dungeon on your screen helps. A [[Vault]] is never accessible by corridor or stairs, and must be reached by some other way.
 Once in a room you could find any of the [[monsters]] or [[items]] in the game, but there are basic features in every room.
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 Due to the position altering effects of gravity, you tend to have little to do with the ceiling and it is not visible on the map. Sometimes rocks from the ceiling drop on you by traps or other player actions. A [[levitation|levitating]] character can sometimes hit the ceiling. Other features include stairs and certain other [[trap]]s.
-== Lit room ==
+== References ==
-A room is considered as lit when all of it's tiles are visible to the player as long as they are in the line of view.
+<references />
 [[Category:Dungeon features]]
-{{nethack-343}}
+{{nethack-366}}

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	== The Ceiling ==		== The Ceiling ==
	Due to the position altering effects of gravity, you tend to have little to do with the ceiling and it is not visible on the map. Sometimes rocks from the ceiling drop on you by traps or other player actions. A [[levitation\|levitating]] character can sometimes hit the ceiling. Other features include stairs and certain other [[trap]]s.		Due to the position altering effects of gravity, you tend to have little to do with the ceiling and it is not visible on the map. Sometimes rocks from the ceiling drop on you by traps or other player actions. A [[levitation\|levitating]] character can sometimes hit the ceiling. Other features include stairs and certain other [[trap]]s.
		+
		+	== Lit room ==
		+	A room is considered as lit when all of it's tiles are visible to the player as long as they are in the line of view.
		+
		+	The probabilities of a room being lit heavily depend on the dungeon level, the chances of a room '''not''' being lit is : {{refsrc\|src/sp_lev.c\|1142\|version=NetHack 3.6.0\|comment=How lit rooms are made?}}
		+
		+	If the level is above dungeon level 11 :
		+	<math>\frac{1}{77}</math>
		+
		+	If the level is below dungeon level 11 :
		+	:<math>\frac{\text{dungeon level} - 10}{\text{dungeon level} + 1} + \frac{1}{77}</math>

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	Be sure to make yourself familiar with the various [[special room]]s and [[dungeon features]] found among the levels of NetHack which can make or break your game.		Be sure to make yourself familiar with the various [[special room]]s and [[dungeon features]] found among the levels of NetHack which can make or break your game.
	[[Category:Dungeon features]]		[[Category:Dungeon features]]
		+	{{nethack-343}}

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-{{todo|what is the probability distribution how many rooms will appear on a given level?}}
+{{todo|what is the probability distribution how many rooms will appear on a given level? Also, how likely are dark rooms?}}
-'''Rooms''' are a feature ubiquitous in [[NetHack]]- their purpose is analogous to those of real life: eg "An area seperated by walls or partitions from other similar parts of the structure or building in which it is located".
+'''Rooms''' are a feature ubiquitous in [[NetHack]] - their purpose is analogous to those of real life: eg "An area separated by walls or partitions from other similar parts of the structure or building in which it is located".
 In the [[Dungeons of Doom]], your first room of each [[level]] is reached by [[stairs]]. Exploring Dungeon of Doom levels, you will encounter a number of rooms by way of [[corridor]]s.

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 The non-magical entrances to a room can be by open passageway, [[door]], [[locked]] door, [[stairs]] or [[hole]]. Press '''o''' to open a door, '''c''' to close it. Apply an unlocking [[tool]] to open a locked door (or [[zap]] via a [[spellbook of knock]] or [[wand of opening]]). Without an unlocking method a door needs to be destroyed to gain entry. Options are to [[kick]] the door down or to '''a'''pply an [[axe]] or [[pick axe]]. (or [[zap]] via a [[spellbook of force bolt]] or [[wand of striking]])
-Caution: destroying a [[shop]] door will anger the [[shopkeeper]] and probably result in [[YASD]]. So be careful with corner rooms with only one entrance- their likely location.
+Caution: destroying a [[shop]] door will anger the [[shopkeeper]] and probably result in [[YASD]] if you don't pay 400 zorkmids for it. A closed shop will have the words "closed for inventory" written in the dust next to it's entrance.
 == The Floor ==

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 == Strategy ==
-Finding rooms is not always straight-forward. The key is to be persistent in [[searching]], and be aware that rooms can be as small as 2x3 and hence tucked into places you would not expect them. Knowing the extent of the Dungeon on your screen helps. A [[Vault]] is never accessible by corridor or stairs, and must be reached by some other way.
+Finding rooms is not always straight-forward. The key is to be persistent in [[search|searching]], and be aware that rooms can be as small as 2x3 and hence tucked into places you would not expect them. Knowing the extent of the Dungeon on your screen helps. A [[Vault]] is never accessible by corridor or stairs, and must be reached by some other way.
 Once in a room you could find any of the [[monsters]] or [[items]] in the game, but there are basic features in every room.