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 ===Monster starting inventory===
-In SLASH'EM, Ruggo himself has a {{frac|5|8}} chance of being [[generated with]] one of the seven default weapon sets, with an equal probability for each: 3-14 [[dart]]s, a [[crossbow]] and 3-14 [[crossbow bolt]]s, a [[bow]] and 3-14 [[arrow]]s, a stack of 3-5 [[dagger]]s, an [[aklys]], a [[short sword]], or a [[club]].{{refsrc|makemon.c|166|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2|name="default"|comment=Default set of cases for monster weapon generation in SLASH'EM}}
+In SLASH'EM, Ruggo has a {{frac|5|8}} chance of being [[generated with]] one of the seven default weapon sets, with an equal probability for each: 3-14 [[dart]]s, a [[crossbow]] and 3-14 [[crossbow bolt]]s, a [[bow]] and 3-14 [[arrow]]s, a stack of 3-5 [[dagger]]s, an [[aklys]], a [[short sword]], or a [[club]].{{refsrc|makemon.c|166|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2|name="default"|comment=Default set of cases for monster weapon generation in SLASH'EM}}
 In SlashTHEM, Ruggo has a {{frac|4|5}} chance of being generated with a [[gnomish helm]], a {{frac|3}} chance of being generated with [[gnomish boots]], a {{frac|5}} chance of being generated with a [[gnomish suit]], and the same {{frac|5|8}} chance of being generated with one of the seven default weapon sets, which behave as in SLASH'EM.

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 In SlashTHEM, the Mine king level uses a different map, which places Ruggo on its throne as before, but also supplies him with more potential items: two random potions, a random piece of armor, and varying chances of the following items: a {{frac|3|4}} chance of a random wand, a {{frac|3|10}} chance of a [[wand of sleep]], a {{frac|10}} chance of a [[wand of draining]], a {{frac|20}} chance of a [[wand of lightning]], a {{frac|20}} chance of a [[wand of create horde]], a a {{frac|4}} chance of a [[shield of reflection]], a {{frac|4}} chance of a blessed [[potion of full healing]], a {{frac|3|20}} chance of an [[amulet of life saving]], a {{frac|7|20}} chance of a blessed +2 [[dwarvish mattock]], and a {{frac|10}} chance of a blessed +4 [[silver short sword]].
-In Hack'EM, both map layouts are utilized, including the items placed on Ruggo's square for each map&mdash;the silver short sword from SlashTHEM is changed to a normal [[short sword]] due to the [[Object materials (Hack'EM)|object materials]] system.
+In Hack'EM, both map layouts are utilized and have an equal chance of appearing each game, including the items placed on Ruggo's square for each map&mdash;the silver short sword used for the SlashTHEM map is changed to a normal [[short sword]], due to the [[Object materials (Hack'EM)|object materials]] system.
 ===Monster starting inventory===

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 ==History==
-Ruggo the Gnome King first appears in [[SLASH 6]], where he acts as the [[quest leader]] of the [[Gnome quest]], as then-current versions of ''[[NetHack]]'' did not yet separate [[race]]s from [[role]]s&mdash;this is the reason for his high level, difficulty and resistances, which are usually given to quest leaders and nemeses.
+Ruggo the Gnome King first appears in [[SLASH 6]], where he acts as the [[quest leader]] of the [[Gnome quest]], as then-current versions of ''[[NetHack]]'' did not yet separate [[race]]s from [[role]]s&mdash;this is the reason for his high level, difficulty and resistances, which are usually given to quest leaders and nemeses. This may also be the basis for the apparent oversight regarding his lack of the gnome monster attribute.
 ==Encyclopedia entry==

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   |resistances conveyed=None
   |resistances=[[poison resistance]], [[stoning resistance]]
-  |attributes={{attributes|Ruggo the Gnome King|humanoid=1|omnivore=1|pname=1|prince=1|male=1|collect=1|greedy=1|stalk=1|hostile=1|nasty=1|nopoly=1|jewels=1|magic=1|infravisible=1|infravision=1|traitor=1|hitasone=1}}
+  |attributes={{attributes|Ruggo the Gnome King|humanoid=1|omnivore=1|pname=1|prince=1|male=1|collect=1|greedy=1|stalk=1|hostile=1|nasty=1|nopoly=1|jewels=1|magic=1|infravisible=1|infravision=1|traitor=1|hitasone=1}}{{attributes|In SlashTHEM and Hack'EM, Ruggo the Gnome King also|does_too_eat=1|gnome=1}}
   |size=Small
   |nutr=150

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 }}
 {{otheruses|the monster in SLASH'EM and its derivatives|the monster in dNetHack and its derivatives|Ruggo the Gnome High King}}
-'''Ruggo the Gnome King''', {{monsym|Ruggo the Gnome King}}, is a [[unique]] [[monster]] that appears in [[SLASH'EM]], [[SlashTHEM]] and [[Hack'EM]]. Ruggo is a humanoid that has the highest [[monster level]] and [[Monster difficulty|difficulty]] of the gnomes in the [[Gnome (monster)|gnome]] [[monster class]] and an [[overlord]] to them (despite lacking the [[Gnome (monster attribute)|gnome]] [[monster attribute]] in SLASH'EM), though he is still weaker than [[Gnoll#SLASH'EM|the gnolls]] that he shares a monster class with. Like other gnomes, Ruggo the Gnome King is [[omnivorous]], has [[infravision]], and can be seen via infravision&mdash;Ruggo will pick up [[gold]], [[gem]]s, [[magical item]]s, and other objects that he comes across. Ruggo may turn [[traitor]] while he is [[tame]].
+'''Ruggo the Gnome King''', {{monsym|Ruggo the Gnome King}}, is a [[unique]] [[monster]] that appears in [[SLASH'EM]], [[SlashTHEM]] and [[Hack'EM]]. Ruggo is a [[chaotic]] [[humanoid]] that has the highest [[monster level]] and [[Monster difficulty|difficulty]] of the gnomes in the [[Gnome (monster)|gnome]] [[monster class]] and an [[overlord]] to them (despite lacking the [[Gnome (monster attribute)|gnome]] [[monster attribute]] in SLASH'EM), though he is still weaker than [[Gnoll#SLASH'EM|the gnolls]] that he shares a monster class with. Like other gnomes, Ruggo the Gnome King is [[omnivorous]], has [[infravision]], and can be seen via infravision&mdash;Ruggo will pick up [[gold]], [[gem]]s, [[magical item]]s, and other objects that he comes across. Ruggo may turn [[traitor]] while he is [[tame]].
 Ruggo the Gnome King has a single [[weapon]] attack, [[Hits creatures as +x weapon|hits as a +1 weapon]] and possesses both [[poison resistance]] and [[stoning resistance]].

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 Ruggo the Gnome King is always generated hostile, and is not a valid polymorph form.
-Ruggo is always generated on the [[Mine king level]] located below the (now-misnamed) [[Mine's End]], where he is stationed on the [[throne]], and a random weapon, a random piece of [[armor]], a random [[wand]], and two random [[potion]]s are all placed on his square.
+In SLASH'EM, Ruggo is always generated on the [[Mine king level]] located below the (now-misnamed) [[Mine's End]], where he is stationed on the [[throne]], and a random weapon, a random piece of [[armor]], a random [[wand]], and two random [[potion]]s are all placed on his square.
-Ruggo has a {{frac|5|8}} chance of being [[generated with]] one of the seven default weapon sets, with an equal probability for each: 3-14 [[dart]]s, a [[crossbow]] and 3-14 [[crossbow bolt]]s, a [[bow]] and 3-14 [[arrow]]s, a stack of 3-5 [[dagger]]s, an [[aklys]], a [[short sword]], or a [[club]].{{refsrc|makemon.c|166|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2|name="default"|comment=Default set of cases for monster weapon generation in SLASH'EM}}
+In SlashTHEM, the Mine king level uses a different map, which places Ruggo on its throne as before, but also supplies him with more potential items: two random potions, a random piece of armor, and varying chances of the following items: a {{frac|3|4}} chance of a random wand, a {{frac|3|10}} chance of a [[wand of sleep]], a {{frac|10}} chance of a [[wand of draining]], a {{frac|20}} chance of a [[wand of lightning]], a {{frac|20}} chance of a [[wand of create horde]], a a {{frac|4}} chance of a [[shield of reflection]], a {{frac|4}} chance of a blessed [[potion of full healing]], a {{frac|3|20}} chance of an [[amulet of life saving]], a {{frac|7|20}} chance of a blessed +2 [[dwarvish mattock]], and a {{frac|10}} chance of a blessed +4 [[silver short sword]].
 ==Strategy==
 Ruggo the Gnome King is essentially a very high-HP [[gnome king]]: he has the same weapon attack, [[speed]], and [[AC]], but a far higher level and difficulty, and unlike most gnomes he resists [[poison]] and [[petrification]] (though his corpse will not grant either resistance). Due to his size, there is a chance he will not be able to wear the armor that generates on his square.
-While he is far less dangerous than the gnolls that frequently generate in his throne room and not a huge threat overall, Ruggo can still cause trouble if he generates with especially nasty potions or wands, including the [[potion of amnesia]], [[wand of draining]] or [[wand of death]].
+In SLASH'EM, while he is far less dangerous than the gnolls that frequently generate in his throne room and not a huge threat overall, Ruggo can still cause trouble if he generates with especially nasty potions or wands, including the [[potion of amnesia]], [[wand of draining]] or [[wand of death]].
 ==History==
-Ruggo the Gnome King first appears in [[SLASH 6]], where he acts as the [[quest leader]] of the [[Gnome quest]], as then-current versions of ''[[NetHack]]'' did not yet separate [[race]]s from [[role]]s&mdash;this is the reason for his resistances, which are usually given to quest leaders and nemeses.
+Ruggo the Gnome King first appears in [[SLASH 6]], where he acts as the [[quest leader]] of the [[Gnome quest]], as then-current versions of ''[[NetHack]]'' did not yet separate [[race]]s from [[role]]s&mdash;this is the reason for his high level, difficulty and resistances, which are usually given to quest leaders and nemeses.
 ==Encyclopedia entry==

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   |frequency=Unique
   |genocidable=No
-  |attacks=Weapon 2d6
+  |attacks=Weapon 2d6 [[Physical damage|physical]]
   |resistances conveyed=None
-  |resistances=poison, petrification
+  |resistances=[[poison resistance]], [[stoning resistance]]
   |attributes={{attributes|Ruggo the Gnome King|humanoid=1|omnivore=1|pname=1|prince=1|male=1|collect=1|greedy=1|stalk=1|hostile=1|nasty=1|nopoly=1|jewels=1|magic=1|infravisible=1|infravision=1|traitor=1|hitasone=1}}
   |size=Small
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   |reference=[[SLASH'EM_0.0.7E7F2/monst.c#line2502]]
 }}
-'''Ruggo the Gnome King''' is a unique monster added in [[SLASH'EM]].
+Ruggo the Gnome King has a single [[weapon]] attack, [[Hits creatures as +x weapon|hits as a +1 weapon]] and possesses both [[poison resistance]] and [[stoning resistance]].
 ==Generation==
-Ruggo appears on the throne in his [[Mine king level|special level]], located after the (now-misnamed) [[Mine's End]].  He [[monster starting inventory|generates with]] the usual inventory for a gnome, but also spawns on top of a random weapon, piece of armor, wand, and two potions.  As he is too small to wear most body armor, he will generally leave the armor behind, but will pick up and use the other items.
+Ruggo the Gnome King is always generated hostile, and is not a valid polymorph form.
-==Description==
+Ruggo is always generated on the [[Mine king level]] located below the (now-misnamed) [[Mine's End]], where he is stationed on the [[throne]], and a random weapon, a random piece of [[armor]], a random [[wand]], and two random [[potion]]s are all placed on his square.
-Ruggo himself is essentially a very high-HP [[gnome king]]: he has the same weapon attack, [[speed]], and [[AC]], but a far higher base level.  Unlike most gnomes, he resists [[poison]] and [[petrification]]; his corpse will not convey either resistance, however.
 ==Strategy==
-Ruggo is not ordinarily a huge threat, but can be dangerous if the wand he spawns with is an attack wand.  Overall, though, he is far less dangerous than the [[gnoll]]s that frequently spawn alongside him in his throne room.
+Ruggo the Gnome King is essentially a very high-HP [[gnome king]]: he has the same weapon attack, [[speed]], and [[AC]], but a far higher level and difficulty, and unlike most gnomes he resists [[poison]] and [[petrification]] (though his corpse will not grant either resistance). Due to his size, there is a chance he will not be able to wear the armor that generates on his square.
 ==History==
-In earlier versions of SLASH'EM, which were variants of versions of ''[[NetHack]]'' that did not yet separate [[race]]s from [[role]]s, Ruggo was the [[gnome]] [[quest leader]], and his level the home level for the gnome quest.  This origin likely explains his resistances, as those are usually given to quest leaders and nemeses.
+Ruggo the Gnome King first appears in [[SLASH 6]], where he acts as the [[quest leader]] of the [[Gnome quest]], as then-current versions of ''[[NetHack]]'' did not yet separate [[race]]s from [[role]]s&mdash;this is the reason for his resistances, which are usually given to quest leaders and nemeses.
 ==Encyclopedia entry==
 {{encyclopedia|	The Nome King declared, "Cruelty is a thing I can't abide. So,
 	as slaves must work hard, and the Queen of Ev and her children
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 		[ Ozma of Oz, by L. Frank Baum ]
 }}

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   |AC=10
   |MR=10
-  |align=-3
+  |align=&minus;3
   |frequency=Unique
   |genocidable=No
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 }}
-'''Ruggo the Gnome King''' is a unique monster added in [[SLASH'EM]]. He appears on his [[Mine_king_level|special level]]. In earlier versions of SLASH'EM, which were variants of versions of [[NetHack]] that did not yet separate [[race]]s from [[role]]s, Ruggo was the [[gnome]] [[quest leader]].
+'''Ruggo the Gnome King''' is a unique monster added in [[SLASH'EM]]. He appears on his [[Mine king level|special level]]. In earlier versions of SLASH'EM, which were variants of versions of ''[[NetHack]]'' that did not yet separate [[race]]s from [[role]]s, Ruggo was the [[gnome]] [[quest leader]].
-==Encyclopedia Entry==
+==Encyclopedia entry==
 {{encyclopedia|	The Nome King declared, "Cruelty is a thing I can't abide. So,