Splint mail - Revision history

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 Splint mail makes up {{frac|31|500}} (6.2%) of all armor randomly generated on the ground, in general [[shop]]s or as [[death drop]]s. Used armor dealerships and antique weapon outlets can also stock splint mail.
-[[Mercenaries]] with a target [[AC]] value of 2 or lower (e.g., [[Sergeant (monster)|sergeants]]) have a {{frac|2|3}} chance of being [[generated with]] splint mail:{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|625|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} for mercenaries with a target AC value of -1 or lower that do not receive [[plate mail]] or [[crystal plate mail]], this results in an effective {{frac|8|15}} chance of splint.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|622|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+[[Mercenaries]] with a target [[AC]] value of 2 or lower (e.g., [[Sergeant (monster)|sergeants]]) have a {{frac|2|3}} chance of being [[generated with]] splint mail:{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|625|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} for mercenaries with a target AC value of -1 or lower that do not receive [[plate mail]] or [[crystal plate mail]], this results in an effective {{frac|8|15}} chance of being given splint mail.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|622|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 [[Player monster]] [[Barbarian (player monster)|barbarians]], [[Knight (player monster)|knights]], [[Priest (player monster)|priests]], and [[Valkyrie (player monster)|valkyries]] have an effective {{frac|10}} chance of forcing splint mail in place of their initial body armor.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|174|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment={{frac|2}} for barbarians and other mentioned roles to get random body armor within the range of objects from plate mail to chain mail in objects.c, using normal generation odds}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|201|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=body armor for knights}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|215|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=body armor for priests}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|242|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=body armor for valkyries}}
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 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], splint mail confers 3 AC, 3 [[DR]] and MC1 while worn, and its weight is reduced to 200 aum.
+In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], splint mail grants 3 AC, 3 [[DR]] and MC1 while worn, and its weight is reduced to 200 aum.
-[[Incantifier (starting race)|Incantifier]] Samurai have their starting splint mail replaced with a [[robe]].
+[[Incantifier (starting race)|Incantifier]] [[Samurai/dNetHack|Samurai]] have their starting splint mail replaced with a [[robe]].
-[[Lord Sato]] always generates with blessed +4 splint mail.
+[[Lord Sato]] always generates with blessed +4 splint mail, while [[Ashikaga Takauji]] is always generated with rustproof +4 iron splint mail. [[Barbed devil]]s are always generated with iron splint mail fitted to their body, while [[bone devil]]s always generate with splint mail that is made of [[bone]] and fitted to their body.
 ===EvilHack===
 In [[EvilHack]], the weight of splint mail is reduced to 300 aum.
-[[Giant (starting race)|Giant]] Samurai start the game with [[large splint mail]] in place of the standard splint, and [[Tortle (starting race)|tortle]] Samurai receive their race's standard [[toque]] in lieu of splint mail.
+[[Giant (starting race)|Giant]] [[Samurai/EvilHack|Samurai]] start the game with [[large splint mail]] in place of the standard splint, and [[Tortle (starting race)|tortle]] Samurai receive their race's standard [[toque]] in lieu of splint mail.
-Lord Sato always generates with +4 splint mail.
+Lord Sato always generates with +4 splint mail. [[Skeleton warrior]]s have an effective {{frac|5}} chance of generating with splint mail as their body armor.
-Splint mail can be created at a [[Forge (dungeon feature)|forge]] by combining [[chain mail]] and [[scale mail]]. Splint mail can also be combined with chain mail to forge [[plate mail]].
+Splint mail can be created at a [[Forge (dungeon feature)|forge]] by combining [[chain mail]] and [[scale mail]]. Splint mail can also be combined with chain mail to create [[plate mail]].
 All of the above information also applies to [[Hack'EM]].
 ===SlashTHEM===
-In [[SlashTHEM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, incantifier Samurai start with a [[Robe (SLASH'EM)|robe]] in place of splint mail as in dNetHack.
+In [[SlashTHEM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, incantifier [[Samurai/SlashTHEM|Samurai]] start with a [[Robe (SLASH'EM)|robe]] in place of splint mail as in dNetHack.
 ==References==

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 ==Generation==
-All [[Samurai]] start the game with +0 non-cursed splint mail{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|138|nethack=3.6.7}} - their starting splint mail will be [[rustproof]], along with any splint mail generated on the same floor due to the method employed in the code, and all splint mail generated on the [[Samurai quest]] will also be rustproof.{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|1008|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name=lacquer}}
+All [[Samurai]] start the game with non-cursed +0 splint mail{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|138|nethack=3.6.7}}&mdash;this splint mail will be [[rustproof]], along with any splint mail generated on the same floor due to the method employed in the code, and all splint mail generated on the [[Samurai quest]] will also be rustproof.{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|1008|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name=lacquer}}
-In addition to random generation, general [[store]]s, used armor dealerships and antique weapon outlets can sell splint mail.
+Splint mail makes up {{frac|31|500}} (6.2%) of all armor randomly generated on the ground, in general [[shop]]s or as [[death drop]]s. Used armor dealerships and antique weapon outlets can also stock splint mail.
-[[Mercenaries]] with a target [[AC]] of 2 or better (e.g., [[Yendorian Army]] [[sergeant]]s) that do not receive [[plate mail]] or [[crystal plate mail]] have an effective {{frac|8|15}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|generating with]] splint mail.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|625|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+[[Mercenaries]] with a target [[AC]] value of 2 or lower (e.g., [[Sergeant (monster)|sergeants]]) have a {{frac|2|3}} chance of being [[generated with]] splint mail:{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|625|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} for mercenaries with a target AC value of -1 or lower that do not receive [[plate mail]] or [[crystal plate mail]], this results in an effective {{frac|8|15}} chance of splint.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|622|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 [[Player monster]] [[Barbarian (player monster)|barbarians]], [[Knight (player monster)|knights]], [[Priest (player monster)|priests]], and [[Valkyrie (player monster)|valkyries]] have an effective {{frac|10}} chance of forcing splint mail in place of their initial body armor.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|174|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment={{frac|2}} for barbarians and other mentioned roles to get random body armor within the range of objects from plate mail to chain mail in objects.c, using normal generation odds}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|201|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=body armor for knights}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|215|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=body armor for priests}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|242|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=body armor for valkyries}}
-{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|As part of {{commit|20cbadcf85544cf9d0c3f4e4200b2800bab49c8e}} - which strengthens [[quest leader]]s and makes it so that killing them no longer makes the game [[unwinnable]] - the [[Samurai quest]] leader [[Lord Sato]] always generates with +5 splint mail.}}
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|As part of {{commit|20cbadcf85544cf9d0c3f4e4200b2800bab49c8e}}&ndash;which strengthens [[quest leader]]s and makes it so that killing them no longer makes the game [[unwinnable]]&ndash;the [[Samurai quest]] leader [[Lord Sato]] always generates with +5 splint mail.}}
 ==Description==
-While worn, splint mail confers 6 base [[AC]] and [[MC1]].
+While [[worn]], splint mail grants 6 base [[AC]] and [[MC1]].
 ==Strategy==
-Splint mail provides a significant AC bonus, but is the second-heaviest type of armor at 400 [[aum]] after the various forms of [[plate mail]], which weighs 50 units more. Samurai will be able to wear their starting splint mail for some time with their high [[strength]] and [[constitution]], but should look for upgrades such as [[banded mail]], or an [[elven mithril-coat|elven]] or [[dwarvish mithril-coat]], as soon as possible.
+Splint mail provides a significant AC bonus, but is the second-heaviest type of armor at 400 [[aum]] after the various forms of plate mail-based body armor, which each weigh 50 units more. Samurai will be able to wear their starting splint mail for some time with their high [[strength]] and [[constitution]], but should look for upgrades such as [[banded mail]], or ideally an [[elven mithril-coat|elven]] or [[dwarvish mithril-coat]], as soon as possible.
 ==History==
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 Splint armour (also splinted armour, splint armor, or splinted armor) is a form of historic armor composed of strips of metal "splints" attached to a cloth or leather backing or 'foundation'. It was most commonly used in armor such as greaves or vambraces that covers the limbs: the splints are arranged length-wise and pierced for riveting or sewing to the foundation. While a few complete suits of armour have been found made from splints of wood, leather, or bone, the Victorian neologism of "splinted mail" usually refers to the limb armor of crusader knights from the era: depictions of this type pair it with mail, scale armour, a coat of plates, or other plate harness.
-The "splinted mail" of 14th century Europe was one of many forms of [[Wikipedia:transitional armour|transitional armour]] that improved on simple mail shirts, in this case by adding limb protection via methods such as the aforementioned greaves alongside more thorough coverage for the thigh and upper arm. Knights in effigy are depicted with further leg protection that fully covers the feet as well and may also represent the presence of rivets on brigandines or padded armour underneath splints. Splint mail usually appears in media that draws from the era, including "standard" fantasy such as ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]''.
+The "splinted mail" of 14th century Europe was one of many forms of [[Wikipedia:Transitional armour|transitional armour]] that improved on simple mail shirts, in this case by adding limb protection via methods such as the aforementioned greaves alongside more thorough coverage for the thigh and upper arm. Knights in effigy are depicted with further leg protection that fully covers the feet as well, and may also represent the presence of rivets on brigandines or padded armour underneath splints. Splint mail usually appears in media that draws from the era, including standard fantasy works such as ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'' (particularly in its earliest editions).
-The feudal era of Japan likewise featured various forms of ''tatami gusoku'', a type of lightweight portable folding Japanese armour worn by the samurai class and their foot soldiers, and includes a jacket along with a helmet, hood or similar type of head protection alongside the usual components of a full suit of armor. Tatami armour was designed to be convenient for transportation, and were manufactured inexpensively for light infantry; lower-class samurai wore simpler tatami, where higher-class samurai wore more elaborate tatami. The rustproof splint mail used for Samurai in ''NetHack'' most likely represents tatami made of ''karuta'', small lacquered square or rectangular plates of iron (or sometimes leather) usually connected together by chainmail and sewn to a cloth backing - a comment in the source code supports this, indicating that it represents the historical use of lacquer to protect Japanese armor in a wet climate.<ref name="lacquer"/>
+The feudal era of Japan likewise featured various forms of ''tatami gusoku'', a type of lightweight portable folding Japanese armour worn by the samurai class and their foot soldiers, and includes a jacket along with a helmet, hood or similar type of head protection alongside the usual components of a full suit of armor. Tatami armour was designed to be convenient for transportation, and were manufactured inexpensively for light infantry; lower-class samurai wore simpler tatami, where higher-class samurai wore more elaborate tatami. The rustproof splint mail used for Samurai in ''NetHack'' most likely represents tatami made of ''karuta'', which are small lacquered square or rectangular plates of iron (or sometimes leather) usually connected together by chainmail and sewn to a cloth backing&mdash;a comment in the source code supports this, indicating that it represents the historical use of lacquer to protect Japanese armor in a wet climate.<ref name="lacquer"/>
 ==Variants==
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 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]] and [[notdNetHack]], splint mail confers 3 AC, 3 [[DR]] and MC1 while worn, and its weight is reduced to 200 aum.
+In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], splint mail confers 3 AC, 3 [[DR]] and MC1 while worn, and its weight is reduced to 200 aum.
-[[Incantifier]] Samurai have their starting splint mail replaced with a [[robe]].
+[[Incantifier (starting race)|Incantifier]] Samurai have their starting splint mail replaced with a [[robe]].
 [[Lord Sato]] always generates with blessed +4 splint mail.
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 Lord Sato always generates with +4 splint mail.
-Splint mail can be created at a [[Forge (dungeon feature)|forge]] by combining [[chain mail]] and [[scale mail]]. Splint mail can also be combined with chain mail to forget [[plate mail]].
+Splint mail can be created at a [[Forge (dungeon feature)|forge]] by combining [[chain mail]] and [[scale mail]]. Splint mail can also be combined with chain mail to forge [[plate mail]].
 All of the above information also applies to [[Hack'EM]].

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 All [[Samurai]] start the game with +0 non-cursed splint mail{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|138|nethack=3.6.7}} - their starting splint mail will be [[rustproof]], along with any splint mail generated on the same floor due to the method employed in the code, and all splint mail generated on the [[Samurai quest]] will also be rustproof.{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|1008|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name=lacquer}}
-In addition to random generation, general [[store]]s and armor shops can stock splint mail.
+In addition to random generation, general [[store]]s, used armor dealerships and antique weapon outlets can sell splint mail.
 [[Mercenaries]] with a target [[AC]] of 2 or better (e.g., [[Yendorian Army]] [[sergeant]]s) that do not receive [[plate mail]] or [[crystal plate mail]] have an effective {{frac|8|15}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|generating with]] splint mail.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|625|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
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 ==Variants==
 ===SLASH'EM===
-In [[SLASH'EM]], [[gnoll warrior]]s that do not generate with [[orange dragon scale mail]] have a {{frac|3}} chance of generating with splint mail.{{refsrc|makemon.c|699|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
+In [[SLASH'EM]], [[gnoll warrior]]s have an effective {{frac|19|60}} chance of generating with splint mail.{{refsrc|makemon.c|699|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], splint mail confers 3 AC, 3 [[DR]] and MC1 while worn, and its weight is reduced to 200 aum.
+In [[dNetHack]] and [[notdNetHack]], splint mail confers 3 AC, 3 [[DR]] and MC1 while worn, and its weight is reduced to 200 aum.
 [[Incantifier]] Samurai have their starting splint mail replaced with a [[robe]].

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 [[Mercenaries]] with a target [[AC]] of 2 or better (e.g., [[Yendorian Army]] [[sergeant]]s) that do not receive [[plate mail]] or [[crystal plate mail]] have an effective {{frac|8|15}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|generating with]] splint mail.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|625|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-[[Player monster]] [[Barbarian (player monster)|barbarians]], [[Knight (player monster)|knights]], [[Priest (player monster)|priests]], and [[Valkyrie (player monster)|valkyries]] have an effective {{frac|10}} chance of forcing splint mail in place of their initial body armor.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|174|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment={{frac|2}} for barbarians and other mentioned roles to get random body armor within the range of objects from plate mail to chain mail in objects.c, using normal generation odds}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|201|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=see previous citation}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|215|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=see previous citation}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|242|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=see previous citation}}
+[[Player monster]] [[Barbarian (player monster)|barbarians]], [[Knight (player monster)|knights]], [[Priest (player monster)|priests]], and [[Valkyrie (player monster)|valkyries]] have an effective {{frac|10}} chance of forcing splint mail in place of their initial body armor.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|174|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment={{frac|2}} for barbarians and other mentioned roles to get random body armor within the range of objects from plate mail to chain mail in objects.c, using normal generation odds}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|201|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=body armor for knights}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|215|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=body armor for priests}}{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|242|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=body armor for valkyries}}
 {{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|As part of {{commit|20cbadcf85544cf9d0c3f4e4200b2800bab49c8e}} - which strengthens [[quest leader]]s and makes it so that killing them no longer makes the game [[unwinnable]] - the [[Samurai quest]] leader [[Lord Sato]] always generates with +5 splint mail.}}

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 ==Generation==
 All [[Samurai]] start the game with +0 non-cursed splint mail{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|138|nethack=3.6.7}} - their starting splint mail will be [[rustproof]], along with any splint mail generated on the same floor due to the method employed in the code, and all splint mail generated on the [[Samurai quest]] will also be rustproof.{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|1008|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name=lacquer}}
 [[Mercenaries]] with a target [[AC]] of 2 or better (e.g., [[Yendorian Army]] [[sergeant]]s) that do not receive [[plate mail]] or [[crystal plate mail]] have an effective {{frac|8|15}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|generating with]] splint mail.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|625|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 {{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|As part of {{commit|20cbadcf85544cf9d0c3f4e4200b2800bab49c8e}} - which strengthens [[quest leader]]s and makes it so that killing them no longer makes the game [[unwinnable]] - the [[Samurai quest]] leader [[Lord Sato]] always generates with +5 splint mail.}}
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 In [[dNetHack]], splint mail confers 3 AC, 3 [[DR]] and MC1 while worn, and its weight is reduced to 200 aum.
-[[Incantifier]] Samurai have their splint mail replaced with a [[robe]].
+[[Incantifier]] Samurai have their starting splint mail replaced with a [[robe]].
 ===EvilHack===
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 [[Giant (starting race)|Giant]] Samurai start the game with [[large splint mail]] in place of the standard splint, and [[Tortle (starting race)|tortle]] Samurai receive their race's standard [[toque]] in lieu of splint mail.
 Splint mail can be created at a [[Forge (dungeon feature)|forge]] by combining [[chain mail]] and [[scale mail]]. Splint mail can also be combined with chain mail to forget [[plate mail]].

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 ==Origin==
 {{wikipedia|Splint armour}}
-{{wikipedia|Tatami-dō)}}
+{{wikipedia|Tatami-dō}}
 Splint armour (also splinted armour, splint armor, or splinted armor) is a form of historic armor composed of strips of metal "splints" attached to a cloth or leather backing or 'foundation'. It was most commonly used in armor such as greaves or vambraces that covers the limbs: the splints are arranged length-wise and pierced for riveting or sewing to the foundation. While a few complete suits of armour have been found made from splints of wood, leather, or bone, the Victorian neologism of "splinted mail" usually refers to the limb armor of crusader knights from the era: depictions of this type pair it with mail, scale armour, a coat of plates, or other plate harness.