Sling bullet - Revision history

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−	A '''sling bullet''' is a [[defunct]] object that formerly appears in ''[[NetHack]]'' as late as [[NetHack 2.3e]], and is used as ammunition for [[~~slings~~]]. Sling bullets deal 1d6+1 damage versus small monsters and 1d4+1 versus large monsters, the same as [[crossbow bolt]]s.{{refsrc\|fight.c\|337\|version=NetHack 2.3e}}{{refsrc\|fight.c\|362\|version=NetHack 2.3e}}	+	A '''sling bullet''' is a [[defunct]] object that formerly appears in ''[[NetHack]]'' as late as [[NetHack 2.3e]], and is used as ammunition for [[sling]]s. Sling bullets deal 1d6+1 damage versus small monsters and 1d4+1 versus large monsters, the same as [[crossbow bolt]]s.{{refsrc\|fight.c\|337\|version=NetHack 2.3e}}{{refsrc\|fight.c\|362\|version=NetHack 2.3e}}

	==History==		==History==

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 -4 sling bullets can be created at a [[Forge (dungeon feature)|forge]] by combining 3 rocks and a [[dart]].
-[[Hobbit]]s and [[hobbit pickpocket]]s [[monster starting inventory|generated with a]] [[sling]] have a {{frac|3}} chance of additionally carrying 5-10 sling bullets, while [[Caveman (player monster)|caveperson]] [[player monster]]s will also generate with sling bullets.
+[[Hobbit]]s and [[hobbit pickpocket]]s [[monster starting inventory|generated with a]] [[sling]] have a {{frac|3}} chance of additionally carrying 5-10 sling bullets, while [[Caveman (player monster)|cavefolk]] [[player monster]]s always generate with sling bullets.
 ==References==

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-A '''sling bullet''' is a [[defunct]] object that formerly appeared in ''[[NetHack]]'' until version [[3.0.0]], and was used as ammunition for [[slings]]. Sling bullets dealt 1d6 + 1 damage versus small monsters, and 1d4 + 1 versus large monsters, the same as [[crossbow bolts]].{{refsrc|fight.c|337|version=NetHack 2.3e}}{{refsrc|fight.c|362|version=NetHack 2.3e}}
+A '''sling bullet''' is a [[defunct]] object that formerly appears in ''[[NetHack]]'' as late as [[NetHack 2.3e]], and is used as ammunition for [[slings]]. Sling bullets deal 1d6+1 damage versus small monsters and 1d4+1 versus large monsters, the same as [[crossbow bolt]]s.{{refsrc|fight.c|337|version=NetHack 2.3e}}{{refsrc|fight.c|362|version=NetHack 2.3e}}
 ==History==
-The early versions of hack121 and PDP-11, variants of [[Jay Fenlason's Hack]], used various types of sling bullets - interestingly, [[rock]]s did not exist as objects until the first version of [[Andries Brouwer]]'s [[Hack 1.0|Hack]]. From these versions to [[Hack 1.0.3]], sling bullets had their base damage values against large and small monsters reversed.<ref>[http://homepages.cwi.nl/~aeb/games/hack/1.0.2-part1 Hack 1.0.2 partl] (objects.h, line 620), Andries Brouwer @ cwi.nl</ref> As the weapons and armor are derived from ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'', this reversal was likely unintentional - [[NetHack 1.3d]] sets the damage values to match that of the source material.
+Hack121 and Hack for PDP-11, which are based on [[Jay Fenlason's Hack]], use various types of sling bullets - interestingly, [[rock]]s did not exist as objects until [[Andries Brouwer]]'s [[Hack 1.0]]. From these versions to [[Hack 1.0.3]], sling bullets have their base damage values against large and small monsters reversed.<ref>[http://homepages.cwi.nl/~aeb/games/hack/1.0.2-part1 Hack 1.0.2 partl] (objects.h, line 620), Andries Brouwer @ cwi.nl</ref> As the weapons and armor are derived from ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'', this reversal is likely unintentional, and [[NetHack 1.3d]] adjusts the sling bullet's damage values to match that of the source material.
 ==Origin==
 {{Wikipedia|Sling (weapon)}}
 [[File:Sling_bullets_clay_and_stone.JPG|thumb|200px|Bullets of clay and stone]]
-Sling bullets and their damage values are derived from the Advanced Edition of ''Dungeons & Dragons'', where they dealt ''1d4'' base damage.<ref>http://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/SRD:Sling</ref>
+Sling bullets and their damage values are derived from the 1st Advanced Edition of ''Dungeons & Dragons'', where they deal ''1d4'' base damage.<ref>http://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/SRD:Sling</ref>
-As the sling is a widespread weapon dating back to Neolithic cultures (if not still-older ones), sling-bullets and similar objects used as sling ammunition are common archeological finds. The size of a sling-bullet varies greatly from no larger than a mere pebble to fist-sized stones weighing a pound or more, and in the hands of a skilled slinger could be hurled upwards of 450 meters (1500 feet) at speeds over 250 miles per hour.<ref>http://www.slinging.org/</ref>
+The sling is a widespread weapon dating back to Neolithic cultures (if not still-older ones), and sling-bullets and similar objects used as sling ammunition are common archeological finds. The size of a sling-bullet varies greatly from no larger than a mere pebble to fist-sized stones weighing a pound or more, and in the hands of a skilled slinger could be hurled upwards of 450 meters (1500 feet) at speeds over 250 miles per hour.<ref>http://www.slinging.org/</ref>
 Rocks used as sling ammunition are frequently salvaged from river depths, where the rushing water would slowly shape the stone round. Bullets are also purpose-made from various materials such as clay - in Classical times, lead-cast bullets were considered the most efficient and best-quality ammunition. Symbols such as stylized lightning bolts, snakes and scorpions have often been found molded into lead sling-bullets from around this time; others have had holes drilled into them that produce a whooshing sound in flight. Slinging as a sport is still practiced in the Balearic Islands (where slinging is a tradition) and elsewhere, and slings also see use as weapons for hobby purposes.
 ==EvilHack==
-Sling bullets return as items in the variant [[EvilHack]], introduced in version 0.7.1. Their default [[Object materials (EvilHack)|object material]] is [[iron]], and they appear as '''shiny stones''' when unidentified. The damage they deal was changed to 1d6 vs small monsters and 1d8 vs large monsters. [[Cavemen|Cavepeople]] of all types can start with sling bullets.
+Sling bullets return as items in [[EvilHack]], introduced in version 0.7.1. Their default [[Object materials (EvilHack)|object material]] is [[iron]], and they appear as '''shiny stones''' when unidentified. They deal 1d6 damage versus small monsters and 1d8 versus large monsters. [[Cavemen|Cavepeople]] of all types start each game with sling bullets.
 -4 sling bullets can be created at a [[Forge (dungeon feature)|forge]] by combining 3 rocks and a [[dart]].

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 ==EvilHack==
-Sling bullets return as items in the variant [[EvilHack]], introduced in version 0.7.1. Their default [[Object materials (EvilHack)|object material]] is [[iron]], and they appear as '''shiny stones''' when unidentified. [[Cavemen|Cavepeople]] of all types can start with sling bullets.
+Sling bullets return as items in the variant [[EvilHack]], introduced in version 0.7.1. Their default [[Object materials (EvilHack)|object material]] is [[iron]], and they appear as '''shiny stones''' when unidentified. The damage they deal was changed to 1d6 vs small monsters and 1d8 vs large monsters. [[Cavemen|Cavepeople]] of all types can start with sling bullets.
 -4 sling bullets can be created at a [[Forge (dungeon feature)|forge]] by combining 3 rocks and a [[dart]].

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 ==EvilHack==
-Sling bullets return as items in the variant [[EvilHack]], introduced in version 0.7.1. Their default material is [[iron]], and they appear as '''shiny stones''' when unidentified. [[Cavemen|Cavepeople]] of all types can start with sling bullets.
+Sling bullets return as items in the variant [[EvilHack]], introduced in version 0.7.1. Their default [[Object materials (EvilHack)|object material]] is [[iron]], and they appear as '''shiny stones''' when unidentified. [[Cavemen|Cavepeople]] of all types can start with sling bullets.
 [[Hobbit]]s and [[hobbit pickpocket]]s [[monster starting inventory|generated with a]] [[sling]] have a {{frac|3}} chance of additionally carrying 5-10 sling bullets, while [[Caveman (player monster)|caveperson]] [[player monster]]s will also generate with sling bullets.

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 Sling bullets return as items in the variant [[EvilHack]], introduced in version 0.7.1. Their default material is [[iron]], and they appear as '''shiny stones''' when unidentified. [[Cavemen|Cavepeople]] of all types can start with sling bullets.
-[[Hobbit]]s and [[hobbit pickpocket]]s [[monster starting inventory|generated with a]] [[sling]] have a {{frac|3}} chance to carry 5-10 sling bullets, while [[Caveman (player monster)|caveperson]] [[player monster]]s will also generate with sling bullets.<ref>[https://github.com/k21971/EvilHack/blob/master/src/makemon.c#L1291 EvilHack makemon.c, line 1291]</ref><ref>[https://github.com/k21971/EvilHack/blob/master/src/makemon.c#L267 EvilHack makemon.c, line 267]</ref>
+[[Hobbit]]s and [[hobbit pickpocket]]s [[monster starting inventory|generated with a]] [[sling]] have a {{frac|3}} chance to carry 5-10 sling bullets, while [[Caveman (player monster)|caveperson]] [[player monster]]s will also generate with sling bullets.<ref>[https://github.com/k21971/EvilHack/blob/v0.7.1/src/makemon.c#L1291 EvilHack 0.7.1 makemon.c, line 1291]</ref><ref>[https://github.com/k21971/EvilHack/blob/v0.7.1/src/makemon.c#L267 EvilHack 0.7.1 makemon.c, line 267]</ref>
 ==References==

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 The early versions of hack121 and PDP-11, variants of [[Jay Fenlason's Hack]], used various types of sling bullets - interestingly, [[rock]]s did not exist as objects until the first version of [[Andries Brouwer]]'s [[Hack 1.0|Hack]]. From these versions to [[Hack 1.0.3]], sling bullets had their base damage values against large and small monsters reversed.<ref>[http://homepages.cwi.nl/~aeb/games/hack/1.0.2-part1 Hack 1.0.2 partl] (objects.h, line 620), Andries Brouwer @ cwi.nl</ref> As the weapons and armor are derived from ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'', this reversal was likely unintentional - [[NetHack 1.3d]] sets the damage values to match that of the source material.
-In NetHack 3.0.0, the sling bullet was removed from the list of objects in [[Source:NetHack_3.0.0/objects.c|objects.c]] - [[NetHack 3.2.0]] introduced the [[flint stone]], effectively a replacement for the sling bullet.
+In NetHack 3.0.0, the sling bullet was removed from the list of objects in [[Source:NetHack_3.0.0/objects.c|objects.c]], and rocks effectively took over their function - [[NetHack 3.2.0]] introduced the [[flint stone]], another replacement for the sling bullet, and moved both to the "Gems/Stones" section of the [[inventory]].
 ==Origin==