SpliceHack - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: revise overview a lil

2025-05-24T07:32:30Z

revise overview a lil

Umbire the Phantom: tweak

2025-05-24T06:58:51Z

tweak

Umbire the Phantom: important

2024-02-16T10:13:22Z

important

Umbire the Phantom: update re: maintenance/development

2023-06-04T02:07:09Z

update re: maintenance/development

Aximili: no more angel - and I don't know if valkyrie is actually the best beginner choice either

2022-04-30T23:03:24Z

no more angel - and I don't know if valkyrie is actually the best beginner choice either

Testbutt at 14:31, 4 October 2021

2021-10-04T14:31:31Z

Testbutt: Nope! Do not use techniques.

2021-09-26T00:18:00Z

Nope! Do not use techniques.

Testbutt: get splice now it's only 5 bucks

2021-09-26T00:16:08Z

get splice now it's only 5 bucks

Testbutt: ver num

2021-09-26T00:13:04Z

ver num

Ardub23: Fixed capitalization and removed extra whitespace between sections

2021-07-01T23:02:16Z

Fixed capitalization and removed extra whitespace between sections

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 == Overview ==
-[[SpliceHack]] is a variant of [[NetHack 3.7.0]] and in part of [[SLASH'EM]], developed by [[User:Agulp|AntiGulp]]. The goal of SpliceHack's development is to create a balanced variant that is easy to pick up and play without extensive use of outside materials, which also incorporates a very large number of new and dynamic monsters, items, and features along with community feedback and ideas. Discussion of SpliceHack occurs on the [[Hardfought]] IRC channel, and bugs can be reported there or on the [https://github.com/nullcgt/splicehack/issues issues page] - be aware when reporting that '''SpliceHack is currently not being maintained or developed - for details regarding the most recent versions of the variant, see [[SpliceHack-Rewrite]].'''
+[[SpliceHack]] is a variant of [[NetHack 3.7.0]] and in part of [[SLASH'EM]], developed by [[User:Agulp|AntiGulp]]. The goal of SpliceHack's development is to create a balanced variant that is easy to pick up and play without extensive use of outside materials, which also incorporates a very large number of new and dynamic monsters, items, and features along with community feedback and ideas. Discussion of SpliceHack occurs on the [[Hardfought]] IRC channel, and bugs can be reported there or on the [https://github.com/nullcgt/splicehack/issues issues page]. Be aware when reporting that '''SpliceHack is currently not being maintained or developed'''&mdash;the most recent release of SpliceHack is 1.0.1, with the variant being revised and released as [[SpliceHack-Rewrite]] for its 1.1 and 1.2 versions.
 == Design philosophy ==

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 == Overview ==
-[[SpliceHack]] is a variant of [[NetHack|NetHack 3.7.0]] and in part of [[SLASH'EM]], developed by [[User:Agulp|AntiGulp]]. The goal of SpliceHack's development is to create a balanced variant that is easy to pick up and play without extensive use of outside materials, which also incorporates a very large number of new and dynamic monsters, items, and features along with community feedback and ideas. Discussion of SpliceHack occurs on the [[Hardfought]] IRC channel, and bugs can be reported there or on the [https://github.com/nullcgt/splicehack/issues issues page] - be aware when reporting that '''SpliceHack is currently not being maintained or developed - for details regarding the most recent versions of the variant, see [[SpliceHack-Rewrite]].'''
+[[SpliceHack]] is a variant of [[NetHack 3.7.0]] and in part of [[SLASH'EM]], developed by [[User:Agulp|AntiGulp]]. The goal of SpliceHack's development is to create a balanced variant that is easy to pick up and play without extensive use of outside materials, which also incorporates a very large number of new and dynamic monsters, items, and features along with community feedback and ideas. Discussion of SpliceHack occurs on the [[Hardfought]] IRC channel, and bugs can be reported there or on the [https://github.com/nullcgt/splicehack/issues issues page] - be aware when reporting that '''SpliceHack is currently not being maintained or developed - for details regarding the most recent versions of the variant, see [[SpliceHack-Rewrite]].'''
 The released version of SpliceHack is 1.0.1.

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 == Overview ==
-[[SpliceHack]] is a variant of [[NetHack|NetHack 3.7.0]] and in part of [[SLASH'EM]], developed by [[User:Agulp|AntiGulp]]. The goal of SpliceHack's development is to create a balanced variant that is easy to pick up and play without extensive use of outside materials, which also incorporates a very large number of new and dynamic monsters, items, and features along with community feedback and ideas. Discussion of SpliceHack occurs on the [[Hardfought]] IRC channel, and bugs can be reported there or on the [https://github.com/nullcgt/splicehack/issues issues page] - be aware when reporting that '''SpliceHack is currently not being maintained or developed.'''
+[[SpliceHack]] is a variant of [[NetHack|NetHack 3.7.0]] and in part of [[SLASH'EM]], developed by [[User:Agulp|AntiGulp]]. The goal of SpliceHack's development is to create a balanced variant that is easy to pick up and play without extensive use of outside materials, which also incorporates a very large number of new and dynamic monsters, items, and features along with community feedback and ideas. Discussion of SpliceHack occurs on the [[Hardfought]] IRC channel, and bugs can be reported there or on the [https://github.com/nullcgt/splicehack/issues issues page] - be aware when reporting that '''SpliceHack is currently not being maintained or developed - for details regarding the most recent versions of the variant, see [[SpliceHack-Rewrite]].'''
 The released version of SpliceHack is 1.0.1.

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 == Overview ==
-[[SpliceHack]] is a variant of [[NetHack|NetHack 3.7.0]] and in part of [[SLASH'EM]], developed by [[User:Agulp|AntiGulp]]. The goal of SpliceHack's development is to create a balanced variant that is easy to pick up and play without extensive use of outside materials, which also incorporates a very large number of new and dynamic monsters, items, and features. SpliceHack is actively developed, and regularly incorporates ideas and feedback from the community. Discussion of SpliceHack occurs on the [[Hardfought]] IRC channel. Bugs can be reported there or on the [https://github.com/nullcgt/splicehack/issues issues page].
+[[SpliceHack]] is a variant of [[NetHack|NetHack 3.7.0]] and in part of [[SLASH'EM]], developed by [[User:Agulp|AntiGulp]]. The goal of SpliceHack's development is to create a balanced variant that is easy to pick up and play without extensive use of outside materials, which also incorporates a very large number of new and dynamic monsters, items, and features along with community feedback and ideas. Discussion of SpliceHack occurs on the [[Hardfought]] IRC channel, and bugs can be reported there or on the [https://github.com/nullcgt/splicehack/issues issues page] - be aware when reporting that '''SpliceHack is currently not being maintained or developed.'''
 The released version of SpliceHack is 1.0.1.

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 Choosing a role and race in a new variant can be intimidating. In SpliceHack alone, there are 13 races and 18 roles to choose from. Beginners are encouraged to read the [[Roles and races (SpliceHack)|roles and races]] page. Alternatively, relatively easy combinations for beginners include:
-* '''[[Angel (starting race)|Angel]] [[Valkyrie]]''': Angels have intrinsic [[flying]], so new players will not have to worry about [[drowning]]. Valkyrie in SpliceHack are similar in ease of play to vanilla and can be played in the same style.
+* '''[[Dwarf (starting race)|Dwarven]] [[Valkyrie]]''': Apart from starting with a spear instead of a sword, Valkyrie in SpliceHack are similar in ease of play to vanilla and can be played in the same style.
 * '''[[Human (starting race)|Human]] [[Dragonmaster]]''': Dragonmasters are unique in that they start with a [[saddle]]d [[baby dragon]] as a pet. They have strong intrinsics when leveling up, and strong, simple techniques. Additionally, they can tame dragons in the same way that other roles can tame domestic monsters.
 * '''[[Infernal (starting race)|Infernal]] [[Barbarian]]''': Infernal Barbarian is one of the easier combinations of role and race in SpliceHack. Infernals receive intrinsic [[regeneration]] beginning at level 4, turning them into powerful melee combatants.

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 [[SpliceHack]] is a variant of [[NetHack|NetHack 3.7.0]] and in part of [[SLASH'EM]], developed by [[User:Agulp|AntiGulp]]. The goal of SpliceHack's development is to create a balanced variant that is easy to pick up and play without extensive use of outside materials, which also incorporates a very large number of new and dynamic monsters, items, and features. SpliceHack is actively developed, and regularly incorporates ideas and feedback from the community. Discussion of SpliceHack occurs on the [[Hardfought]] IRC channel. Bugs can be reported there or on the [https://github.com/nullcgt/splicehack/issues issues page].
-The current version of SpliceHack is 1.0.0.
+The released version of SpliceHack is 1.0.1.
 == Design philosophy ==
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 == Character creation ==
 * All vanilla roles and races are available in SpliceHack, as well as numerous additional roles and races, some of which are unique to SpliceHack. Additionally, some role and race combinations that were restricted in vanilla are available for play. The full table of playable combinations can be found on the [[Roles and races (SpliceHack)|roles and races page]].
-* Players have the option of playing as [[male]], [[female]], or [[gender#SpliceHack|nonbinary]], all of which have different gameplay implications.
+* Each role has access to the usual [[skills]] as well as some [[skills (SpliceHack) |new skills]].
 * Players can define the sexuality of their character in the [[options]] via <code>orientation:?</code>. Currently available sexualities are straight, gay, bisexual, and asexual. Sexuality has no gameplay impact outside of interactions with monsters with [[seduction]] attacks.
 == New players ==
-New to SpliceHack, or variants in general? Start here.
+New to SpliceHack, or variants in general? Start [[Standard_strategy_(SpliceHack)|here]].
 === Essential tips ===

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 * '''Far look unfamiliar monsters:''' Using the [[far look]] command on a monster will display a window with the attacks, resistances, and attributes of the monster, as well as any relevant encyclopedia entries. The information displayed in this window should be considered the single source of truth, since it is dynamically generated from the game's data.
-* '''Rely on pets:''' Pets in SpliceHack can gain intrinsics by eating corpses, use additional items and abilities, and are generally more intelligent than their vanilla counterparts.
+* '''Rely on pets:''' Pets in SpliceHack can gain intrinsics by eating corpses, use additional items and abilities, and can improve your hit chance when you [[flank]] enemies with your pet.
 * '''Read the rules changes:''' Take a few minutes to examine the [[SpliceHack/Rules changes|rules changes page]]. It contains vital information about some of the changes from NetHack to SpliceHack.

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 == How to play SpliceHack ==
 If one is familiar with vanilla NetHack, SpliceHack plays extremely similarly. New players may want to examine the [[Roles and races (SpliceHack)|list of new roles and races]], the [[SpliceHack/Rules changes|rules changes]] or the [[Standard strategy (SpliceHack)|SpliceHack strategy guide]]. Regardless of whether one plays online or offline, SpliceHack comes with a fully functional tileset, and can be played in tiles or in ASCII mode.
-* '''Online:''' SpliceHack v0.8.2 is hosted online on [https://www.hardfought.org/nethack/ Hardfought].
+* '''Online:''' SpliceHack is hosted online on [https://www.hardfought.org/nethack/ Hardfought].
-* '''Offline:''' Developmental versions of SpliceHack can be compiled on unix systems using the source on [https://github.com/NullCGT/SpliceHack GitHub].
+* '''Offline:''' Developmental versions of SpliceHack can be compiled using the source on [https://github.com/NullCGT/SpliceHack GitHub].
-* '''Offline:''' Compiled Windows binaries of each major release are posted on the github [https://github.com/NullCGT/SpliceHack/releases releases] page.
+* '''Offline:''' Compiled Windows binaries of each major release will generally be posted on the github [https://github.com/NullCGT/SpliceHack/releases releases] page, depending on the availability of a Windows compiler. If anyone requests them, binaries for linux/macOS can also be produced easily.
 == Character creation ==

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 == How to play SpliceHack ==
-If one is familiar with vanilla NetHack, SpliceHack plays extremely similarly. New players may want to examine the [[Roles and races (SpliceHack)|list of new roles and races]], the [[SpliceHack/Rules_Changes|rules changes]] or the [[Standard strategy (SpliceHack)|SpliceHack strategy guide]]. Regardless of whether one plays online or offline, SpliceHack comes with a fully functional tileset, and can be played in tiles or in ASCII mode.
+If one is familiar with vanilla NetHack, SpliceHack plays extremely similarly. New players may want to examine the [[Roles and races (SpliceHack)|list of new roles and races]], the [[SpliceHack/Rules changes|rules changes]] or the [[Standard strategy (SpliceHack)|SpliceHack strategy guide]]. Regardless of whether one plays online or offline, SpliceHack comes with a fully functional tileset, and can be played in tiles or in ASCII mode.
 * '''Online:''' SpliceHack v0.8.2 is hosted online on [https://www.hardfought.org/nethack/ Hardfought].
 * '''Offline:''' Developmental versions of SpliceHack can be compiled on unix systems using the source on [https://github.com/NullCGT/SpliceHack GitHub].
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 == Character creation ==
-* All vanilla roles and races are available in SpliceHack, as well as numerous additional roles and races, some of which are unique to SpliceHack. Additionally, some role and race combinations that were restricted in vanilla are available for play. The full table of playable combinations can be found on the [[Roles and races (SpliceHack)|Roles and Races Page]].
+* All vanilla roles and races are available in SpliceHack, as well as numerous additional roles and races, some of which are unique to SpliceHack. Additionally, some role and race combinations that were restricted in vanilla are available for play. The full table of playable combinations can be found on the [[Roles and races (SpliceHack)|roles and races page]].
 * Players have the option of playing as [[male]], [[female]], or [[gender#SpliceHack|nonbinary]], all of which have different gameplay implications.
 * Players can define the sexuality of their character in the [[options]] via <code>orientation:?</code>. Currently available sexualities are straight, gay, bisexual, and asexual. Sexuality has no gameplay impact outside of interactions with monsters with [[seduction]] attacks.
-== New Players ==
+== New players ==
 New to SpliceHack, or variants in general? Start here.
-=== Essential Tips ===
+=== Essential tips ===
-* '''Far look unfamiliar monsters:''' Using the [[Far_look|far look]] command on a monster will display a window with the attacks, resistances, and attributes of the monster, as well as any relevant encyclopedia entries. The information displayed in this window should be considered the single source of truth, since it is dynamically generated from the game's data.
+* '''Far look unfamiliar monsters:''' Using the [[far look]] command on a monster will display a window with the attacks, resistances, and attributes of the monster, as well as any relevant encyclopedia entries. The information displayed in this window should be considered the single source of truth, since it is dynamically generated from the game's data.
 * '''Rely on pets:''' Pets in SpliceHack can gain intrinsics by eating corpses, use additional items and abilities, and are generally more intelligent than their vanilla counterparts.
 * '''Use techniques:''' [[Techniques]], which originated in SLASH'EM, can resolve or allow escape from many otherwise deadly situations.
-* '''Read the rules changes:''' Take a few minutes to examine the [[SpliceHack/Rules_Changes|rules changes page]]. It contains vital information about some of the changes from NetHack to SpliceHack.
+* '''Read the rules changes:''' Take a few minutes to examine the [[SpliceHack/Rules changes|rules changes page]]. It contains vital information about some of the changes from NetHack to SpliceHack.
-=== Choosing a Role and Race ===
+=== Choosing a role and race ===
 Choosing a role and race in a new variant can be intimidating. In SpliceHack alone, there are 13 races and 18 roles to choose from. Beginners are encouraged to read the [[Roles and races (SpliceHack)|roles and races]] page. Alternatively, relatively easy combinations for beginners include:
-* '''[[Angel_(starting_race)|Angel]] [[Valkyrie]]''': Angels have intrinsic [[flying]], so new players will not have to worry about [[drowning]]. Valkyrie in SpliceHack are similar in ease of play to vanilla and can be played in the same style.
+* '''[[Angel (starting race)|Angel]] [[Valkyrie]]''': Angels have intrinsic [[flying]], so new players will not have to worry about [[drowning]]. Valkyrie in SpliceHack are similar in ease of play to vanilla and can be played in the same style.
+* '''[[Human (starting race)|Human]] [[Dragonmaster]]''': Dragonmasters are unique in that they start with a [[saddle]]d [[baby dragon]] as a pet. They have strong intrinsics when leveling up, and strong, simple techniques. Additionally, they can tame dragons in the same way that other roles can tame domestic monsters.
-* '''[[Human_(starting_race)|Human]] [[Dragonmaster]]''': Dragonmasters are unique in that they start with a [[saddle|saddled]] [[baby dragon]] as a pet. They have strong intrinsics when leveling up, and strong, simple techniques. Additionally, they can tame dragons in the same way that other roles can tame domestic monsters.
+* '''[[Infernal (starting race)|Infernal]] [[Barbarian]]''': Infernal Barbarian is one of the easier combinations of role and race in SpliceHack. Infernals receive intrinsic [[regeneration]] beginning at level 4, turning them into powerful melee combatants.
 == Features ==
 {{float right|{{caption|{{SpliceHackMonsters}}|Click on a glyph to go to that monster's page.}}}}
-* [[Roles and races (SpliceHack)|New Roles and Races]]
+* [[Roles and races (SpliceHack)|New roles and races]]
 * [[Gender#Variants|Gender and sexuality options]]
 * [[Monster (SpliceHack)|Numerous new monsters]]