Scroll of destroy armor - Revision history

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Delete description of algorithm for selecting affected armor piece. It's been wrong since it was written. (Chance of replacement at each stage is not rn2(4). It's !rn2(4)). More on the talk page (upcoming).

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 ==Description==
-[[Reading]] a scroll of destroy armor of any beatitude will target and attempt to destroy one piece of the [[hero]]'s worn armor, with the scroll [[auto-identify]]ing if it manages to destroy any armor.{{refsrc|src/read.c|1157|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/read.c|1187|nethack=3.6.7}} The piece of armor is targeted at random, and only the outermost layer of armor on the torso is eligible for that slot.{{refsrc|src/do_wear.c|2241|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>some_armor</tt>}} Reading a cursed scroll that targets cursed armor lowers that armor's [[enchantment]] by one to a minimum of -7 instead of destroying it, and [[stun]]s the hero for 10-19 turns.{{refsrc|src/read.c|1188|nethack=3.6.7}}
+A [[hero]] [[reading]] a scroll of any beatitude will have it target and attempt to destroy one piece of their [[worn]] [[armor]], with the scroll [[auto-identify]]ing itself if it manages to destroy any armor.{{refsrc|src/read.c|1157|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/read.c|1186|nethack=3.6.7}} The piece of armor is targeted at random: the outermost layer of armor worn on the torso (i.e. [[cloak]], [[body armor]] or [[shirt]]) is chosen first, with a {{frac|4}} chance per slot of swapping targets to worn armor in another slot.{{refsrc|src/do_wear.c|2242|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>some_armor</tt> function}} Reading a cursed scroll that targets cursed armor lowers that armor's [[enchantment]] by one to a minimum of -7 instead of destroying it, and [[stun]]s the hero for 10-19 turns.{{refsrc|src/read.c|1188|nethack=3.6.7}}
-Reading a non-cursed scroll of destroy armor while confused removes [[erosion]]-proofing on a piece of armor, targeted in the same way as above.{{refsrc|src/read.c|1167|nethack=3.6.7}} Reading a cursed scroll while confused instead ''applies'' erosion-proofing to a piece of armor{{refsrc|src/read.c|1176|nethack=3.6.7}}&mdash;unlike reading the [[scroll of enchant armor]] while confused, this does not repair any damage.
+Reading a non-cursed scroll of destroy armor while confused removes [[erosion]]-proofing on a piece of armor, targeted in the same way as above.{{refsrc|src/read.c|1167|nethack=3.6.7}} Reading a cursed scroll while confused instead ''applies'' erosion-proofing to that piece of armor{{refsrc|src/read.c|1176|nethack=3.6.7}}&mdash;unlike reading the [[scroll of enchant armor]] while confused, this does not repair any damage.
 Reading the scroll while the hero is not wearing armor [[abuse]]s [[strength]] and [[constitution]], and auto-identifies the scroll unless the hero is a [[beginner]].{{refsrc|src/read.c|1160|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/read.c|1180|nethack=3.6.7}}
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 ==Strategy==
-The scroll of destroy armor is a typical example of what makes randomly read-testing unidentified scrolls a [[bad idea]]&mdash;once identified, it can actually be fairly useful in some cases: non-cursed scrolls can be used to destroy unwanted cursed armor after finding a safe place to disrobe, and cursed scrolls can be saved to read while confused; in return for the confused effect not repairing existing damage when erosion-proofing, the hero can save their scrolls of enchant armor for actual enchantments, and scrolls of destroy armor also take less magic marker ink to write.
+The scroll of destroy armor is a typical example of what makes randomly read-testing unidentified scrolls a [[bad idea]]. Once identified, it can actually be fairly useful in some cases, such as destroying unwanted armor (especially cursed armor) after finding a safe place to disrobe. Cursed scrolls can be saved to read while confused as a means of erosion-proofing undamaged armor, leaving scrolls of enchant armor for actual enchantments; scrolls of destroy armor also take less magic marker ink to write.
 ===Identification===
 Wearing only non-cursed, disposable armor can make the scroll of destroy armor safer to read and identify; though wearing no armor at all and reading the scroll also prints a unique message, this may be less preferable depending on how willing the hero is to tolerate stat abuse at that point.
-In terms of [[price identification]], the scroll of destroy armor shares its 100[[zm]] base cost with seven other scrolls including the [[scroll of fire]], which is similarly (if not more) perilous to a random scroll reader and warrants dropping flammable objects nearby before read-testing a 100zm scroll. Such a read-testing is also best done after identifying the [[scroll of teleportation]] in some manner to eliminate any chance of being separated from critical inventory.
+In terms of [[price identification]], the scroll of destroy armor shares its 100[[zm]] base cost with seven other scrolls including the [[scroll of fire]], which is similarly perilous (if not more) to a random scroll reader and warrants dropping flammable objects nearby before read-testing a 100zm scroll. Such a read-testing is also best done after identifying the [[scroll of teleportation]] in some manner to eliminate any chance of being separated from critical inventory.
 ==History==
 The scroll of destroy armor first appears in Hack for PDP-11, which is based on [[Jay Fenlason's Hack]], and is included in the initial item list for [[Hack 1.0]]&mdash;Hack 1.21 has the similar "scroll of rust armor".
-From [[NetHack 3.0.0]] to [[NetHack 3.4.3]], including some variants based on those versions, using a cursed scroll of destroy armor on a worn cursed [[helm of brilliance]] or a worn cursed pair of [[gauntlets of dexterity]] reduces the enchantment of the piece of armor without altering the hero's affected [[attributes]], and removing them permanently increases those attributes and allows them to temporarily surpass their racial maximums. This is known as the "hobug" (since the helm of brilliance is often abbreviated to HoB).
+From [[NetHack 3.0.0]] to [[NetHack 3.4.3]], including some variants based on those versions, using a cursed scroll of destroy armor on a worn cursed [[helm of brilliance]] or a worn cursed pair of [[gauntlets of dexterity]] reduces the enchantment of the piece of armor without altering the hero's affected [[attributes]], and removing them permanently increases those attributes and allows them to temporarily surpass their racial maximums. This is known as the "hobug" (since the helm of brilliance is often abbreviated to HoB), and is fixed in [[NetHack 3.6.0]].
 ==Messages==
-{{message|Your cloak crumbles and turns to dust!<br/>Your armor turns to dust and falls to the &lt;floor&gt;!<br/>Your shirt crumbles into tiny threads and falls apart!<br/>Your helmet turns to dust and is blown away!<br/>Your gloves vanish!<br/>Your boots disintegrate!<br/>Your shield crumbles away!|One of your worn pieces of armor was destroyed from reading the scroll.}}
+{{message|Your cloak crumbles and turns to dust!}}
 {{message|Your <armor> vibrates.|You read a cursed scroll of destroy armor and it targeted a piece of cursed armor you were wearing.}}
 {{message|Your skin itches.|You read the scroll while wearing no armor.}}
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 ==Variants==
 ===xNetHack===
 In [[xNetHack]], reading the blessed scroll of destroy armor allows the hero to select which worn piece of armor to destroy. This also applies to [[Hack'EM]].<!--vanilla adapts this with some changes, figure out the details and diffs so we can decide to keep or not when 3.7 releases-->

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 <references/>
 {{nethack-367}}
-[[Category:Scrolls|Destroy armor]]}
+[[Category:Scrolls|Destroy armor]]

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 [[Reading]] a scroll of destroy armor of any beatitude will target and attempt to destroy one piece of the [[hero]]'s worn armor, with the scroll [[auto-identify]]ing if it manages to destroy any armor.{{refsrc|src/read.c|1157|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/read.c|1187|nethack=3.6.7}} The piece of armor is targeted at random, and only the outermost layer of armor on the torso is eligible for that slot.{{refsrc|src/do_wear.c|2241|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>some_armor</tt>}} Reading a cursed scroll that targets cursed armor lowers that armor's [[enchantment]] by one to a minimum of -7 instead of destroying it, and [[stun]]s the hero for 10-19 turns.{{refsrc|src/read.c|1188|nethack=3.6.7}}
-Reading a non-cursed scroll of destroy armor while confused removes erodeproofing on a piece of armor, targeted in the same way as above.{{refsrc|src/read.c|1167|nethack=3.6.7}} Reading a cursed scroll while confused instead ''applies'' erodeproofing to a piece of armor{{refsrc|src/read.c|1176|nethack=3.6.7}}&mdash;unlike reading the [[scroll of enchant armor]] while confused, this does not repair any damage.
+Reading a non-cursed scroll of destroy armor while confused removes [[erosion]]-proofing on a piece of armor, targeted in the same way as above.{{refsrc|src/read.c|1167|nethack=3.6.7}} Reading a cursed scroll while confused instead ''applies'' erosion-proofing to a piece of armor{{refsrc|src/read.c|1176|nethack=3.6.7}}&mdash;unlike reading the [[scroll of enchant armor]] while confused, this does not repair any damage.
 Reading the scroll while the hero is not wearing armor [[abuse]]s [[strength]] and [[constitution]], and auto-identifies the scroll unless the hero is a [[beginner]].{{refsrc|src/read.c|1160|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/read.c|1180|nethack=3.6.7}}
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 ==Strategy==
-The scroll of destroy armor is a typical example of what makes randomly read-testing scrolls a [[bad idea]] without identifying it beforehand in some manner. In terms of [[price identification]], it costs the same base price as the [[scroll of fire]], which is similarly (if not more) perilous to a random scroll reader. Wearing only non-cursed disposable armor makes this scroll safer to read and identify - while wearing none at all will also identify it through its unique message, this may be less preferable depending on how willing to tolerate stat abuse you are at that point.
+The scroll of destroy armor is a typical example of what makes randomly read-testing unidentified scrolls a [[bad idea]]&mdash;once identified, it can actually be fairly useful in some cases: non-cursed scrolls can be used to destroy unwanted cursed armor after finding a safe place to disrobe, and cursed scrolls can be saved to read while confused; in return for the confused effect not repairing existing damage when erosion-proofing, the hero can save their scrolls of enchant armor for actual enchantments, and scrolls of destroy armor also take less magic marker ink to write.
-However, intentionally reading a noncursed scroll can reliably destroy cursed pieces of armor when done after removing all other armor. The confused effect of reading a cursed scroll is also useful for protecting armor - though it does not repair damage, it allows you to save the latter scrolls for actual enchantments if you are only erodeproofing. Writing the cursed scroll with a [[magic marker]] can also save ink compared to scrolls of enchant armor.
+===Identification===
 ==History==
 The scroll of destroy armor first appears in Hack for PDP-11, which is based on [[Jay Fenlason's Hack]], and is included in the initial item list for [[Hack 1.0]]&mdash;Hack 1.21 has the similar "scroll of rust armor".
 ==Messages==
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 {{message|Your <armor> vibrates.|You read a cursed scroll of destroy armor and it targeted a piece of cursed armor you were wearing.}}
 {{message|Your skin itches.|You read the scroll while wearing no armor.}}
-{{message|Your bones itch.|As above while confused.}}
+{{message|Your bones itch.|As above, while confused.}}
 {{message|Your <armor> glows purple for a moment.|You read the scroll while confused.}}
 {{message|Your <armor> vibrates for a moment.|As above, while also blind.}}
 ==Variants==
 ===xNetHack===
-In [[xNetHack]], reading the blessed scroll of destroy armor allows you to select which piece of armor to destroy.
+In [[xNetHack]], reading the blessed scroll of destroy armor allows the hero to select which worn piece of armor to destroy. This also applies to [[Hack'EM]].<!--vanilla adapts this with some changes, figure out the details and diffs so we can decide to keep or not when 3.7 releases-->
 ==References==

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 ==Description==
-[[Reading]] a scroll of destroy armor of any beatitude will target and attempt to destroy one piece of the [[hero]]'s worn armor, with the scroll [[auto-identifying]] if it manages to destroy any armor.{{refsrc|src/read.c|1157|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/read.c|1187|nethack=3.6.7}} The piece of armor is targeted at random, and only the outermost layer of armor on the torso is eligible for that slot.{{refsrc|src/do_wear.c|2241|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>some_armor</tt>}} Reading a cursed scroll that targets cursed armor lowers that armor's [[enchantment]] by one to a minimum of -7 instead of destroying it, and [[stun]]s the hero for 10-19 turns.{{refsrc|src/read.c|1188|nethack=3.6.7}}
+[[Reading]] a scroll of destroy armor of any beatitude will target and attempt to destroy one piece of the [[hero]]'s worn armor, with the scroll [[auto-identify]]ing if it manages to destroy any armor.{{refsrc|src/read.c|1157|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/read.c|1187|nethack=3.6.7}} The piece of armor is targeted at random, and only the outermost layer of armor on the torso is eligible for that slot.{{refsrc|src/do_wear.c|2241|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>some_armor</tt>}} Reading a cursed scroll that targets cursed armor lowers that armor's [[enchantment]] by one to a minimum of -7 instead of destroying it, and [[stun]]s the hero for 10-19 turns.{{refsrc|src/read.c|1188|nethack=3.6.7}}
 Reading a non-cursed scroll of destroy armor while confused removes erodeproofing on a piece of armor, targeted in the same way as above.{{refsrc|src/read.c|1167|nethack=3.6.7}} Reading a cursed scroll while confused instead ''applies'' erodeproofing to a piece of armor{{refsrc|src/read.c|1176|nethack=3.6.7}}&mdash;unlike reading the [[scroll of enchant armor]] while confused, this does not repair any damage.

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 ==References==
 <references/>
-{{nethack-367}
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 [[Category:Scrolls|Destroy armor]]}

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 {{languages}}
-{{otheruses|the scroll, which "destroy armor" redirects to|the [[monster spell]] that shares many similar messages|Destroy armor (monster spell)}}
+{{otheruses|the scroll|the [[monster spell]] that shares many similar messages|Destroy armor (monster spell)}}
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-A '''scroll of destroy armor''' is a type of [[scroll]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The [[randomized appearance|random label]] [[Scroll origins|associated with it]] in [[objects.c]] is JUYED AWK YACC.{{refsrc|src/objects.c|829|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}
+A '''scroll of destroy armor''' is a type of [[scroll]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The [[randomized appearance|random label]] [[Scroll origins|associated with it]] in [[objects.c]] is JUYED AWK YACC.{{refsrc|src/objects.c|829|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 ==Description==
-Reading the scroll of destroy armor will destroy one piece of worn armor. The scroll chooses at random which piece of armor will be affected. If any armor is worn on the torso, only the outermost worn layer of cloak, body armor, or shirt is eligible.{{refsrc|nethack=3.6.7|src/do_wear.c|2241|comment=function some_armor}}
+[[Reading]] a scroll of destroy armor of any beatitude will target and attempt to destroy one piece of the [[hero]]'s worn armor, with the scroll [[auto-identifying]] if it manages to destroy any armor.{{refsrc|src/read.c|1157|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/read.c|1187|nethack=3.6.7}} The piece of armor is targeted at random, and only the outermost layer of armor on the torso is eligible for that slot.{{refsrc|src/do_wear.c|2241|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>some_armor</tt>}} Reading a cursed scroll that targets cursed armor lowers that armor's [[enchantment]] by one to a minimum of -7 instead of destroying it, and [[stun]]s the hero for 10-19 turns.{{refsrc|src/read.c|1188|nethack=3.6.7}}
-If a cursed scroll targets cursed armor in this way, it [[stun]]s you for 10-19 turns and lowers that armor's [[enchantment]] by one (unless it is at -7) instead of destroying it.
+Reading a non-cursed scroll of destroy armor while confused removes erodeproofing on a piece of armor, targeted in the same way as above.{{refsrc|src/read.c|1167|nethack=3.6.7}} Reading a cursed scroll while confused instead ''applies'' erodeproofing to a piece of armor{{refsrc|src/read.c|1176|nethack=3.6.7}}&mdash;unlike reading the [[scroll of enchant armor]] while confused, this does not repair any damage.
-If you read the scroll while you are not wearing armor, your [[strength]] and [[constitution]] are abused. If you are not a [[beginner]], the scroll will be identified - otherwise, "[[you have a strange feeling for a moment, then it passes]]".
+Reading the scroll while the hero is not wearing armor [[abuse]]s [[strength]] and [[constitution]], and auto-identifies the scroll unless the hero is a [[beginner]].{{refsrc|src/read.c|1160|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/read.c|1180|nethack=3.6.7}}
-Reading a non-cursed scroll while confused removes erodeproofing on a piece of armor, targeted in the same way as above - reading a cursed scroll while confused instead ''applies'' erodeproofing a piece of armor, but does not repair it if damaged the way reading a [[scroll of enchant armor]] while confused does.
+{{upcoming|3.7.0|Per {{commit|e23e6ef235d1c8a6bcb5162e746878a2b6a1d1a9}}, the blessed scroll of destroy armor will prompt the player to select which armor to destroy, which is adapted from xNetHack with some changes.}}
 ==Strategy==
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 ==History==
-The scroll of destroy armor has been present in the game since the first version of [[Hack]].
+The scroll of destroy armor first appears in Hack for PDP-11, which is based on [[Jay Fenlason's Hack]], and is included in the initial item list for [[Hack 1.0]]&mdash;Hack 1.21 has the similar "scroll of rust armor".
 ==Messages==
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 {{message|Your <armor> vibrates for a moment.|As above, while also blind.}}
-==xNetHack==
+==Variants==
 In [[xNetHack]], reading the blessed scroll of destroy armor allows you to select which piece of armor to destroy.
 ==References==
 <references/>
-[[Category:Scrolls|Destroy armor]]
+{{nethack-367}
-{{nethack-366}}
+[[Category:Scrolls|Destroy armor]]}

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 ==Description==
-Reading the scroll of destroy armor will destroy one piece of worn armor as follows: First, the outermost armor on your torso is determined, i.e. [[cloak]], [[body armor]], and [[shirt]] in that order. Then the scroll checks in order whether you are wearing a [[helmet]], [[gloves]], [[boots]], and/or a [[shield]]. For each one of these four items that you are wearing, there is a 75% chance that it will be selected over the previously selected one (or 100% if no armor has been selected yet).<ref>{{function|do_wear.c|some_armor}}</ref>
+Reading the scroll of destroy armor will destroy one piece of worn armor as follows: First, the outermost armor on your torso is determined, i.e. [[cloak]], [[body armor]], and [[shirt]] in that order. Then the scroll checks in order whether you are wearing a [[helm]], [[gloves]], [[boots]], and/or a [[shield]]. For each one of these four items that you are wearing, there is a 75% chance that it will be selected over the previously selected one (or 100% if no armor has been selected yet).<ref>{{function|do_wear.c|some_armor}}</ref>
 If you are wearing a full set of armor, the chances of each piece being selected are as follows: