Stethoscope - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: /* History */ more bugfix commits

2024-08-08T01:08:33Z

‎History: more bugfix commits

Umbire the Phantom: Undo revision 176350 by Umbire the Phantom (talk) was right the first time, but lacked a citation - fixing that part now

2024-08-07T22:54:36Z

Undo revision 176350 by Umbire the Phantom (talk) was right the first time, but lacked a citation - fixing that part now

Umbire the Phantom: /* History */ not true of mimics, they're unhidden before info is reported according to code and commits

2024-08-07T19:33:18Z

‎History: not true of mimics, they're unhidden before info is reported according to code and commits

Umbire the Phantom: /* History */ word choice

2024-08-07T19:29:13Z

‎History: word choice

Umbire the Phantom: /* Strategy */ rewrite this section

2023-11-22T07:21:17Z

‎Strategy: rewrite this section

Umbire the Phantom: makes a bit more sense

2023-11-22T07:17:06Z

makes a bit more sense

Umbire the Phantom: formatting + copyedit + update pass

2023-11-22T07:16:49Z

formatting + copyedit + update pass

Umbire the Phantom: followup

2022-10-24T03:20:18Z

followup

Ion frigate: stethoscopes are good so you don't have to mug every passing dwarf for a mithril-coat

2022-10-23T06:09:34Z

stethoscopes are good so you don't have to mug every passing dwarf for a mithril-coat

Umbire the Phantom: Additional info, fix up variants a lil'

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Additional info, fix up variants a lil'

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 The stethoscope first appears in [[NetHack 1.3d]].
-In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and earlier versions, including some variants based on those versions, applying a stethoscope to a disguised mimic would reveal its identity, but would not uncloak it&mdash;this is part of [[Bugs in NetHack 3.4.3#C343-366|bug C343-366]], and is fixed in [[NetHack 3.6.0]] via {{commit|0def692d5f99cf344e19f616da4c2097fbaff02b}}.
+In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and earlier versions, including some variants based on those versions, applying a stethoscope to a disguised mimic will reveal its identity, but would not uncloak it&mdash;this is part of [[Bugs in NetHack 3.4.3#C343-366|bug C343-366]], and is fixed in [[NetHack 3.6.0]] via {{commit|0def692d5f99cf344e19f616da4c2097fbaff02b}}, with the related [[Bugs in NetHack 3.4.3#SC343-17|bug SC343-17]] fixed via {{commit|b8a51d364973173c8e844839e49e643428455da2}}.
 Additionally, applying a stethoscope to an unaligned monster reports it as chaotic: their alignment is &minus;128, which is a magic number for unaligned, and the code checks specifically for this number for other purposes (e.g., your [[alignment record]]), but for the stethoscope it is just a negative number{{refsrc|include/align.h|18|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}<ref>The only 'normally' unaligned monster (with unaligned alignment in monst.c) is the [[Wizard of Yendor]]; other monsters like [[Angel]]s, [[minion]]s, and [[priest]]s of [[Moloch]] have an unaligned alignment in their EPRI or EMIN structure, which overwrites their alignment in monst.c.</ref>&mdash;this is fixed in NetHack 3.6.0.

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 The stethoscope first appears in [[NetHack 1.3d]].
-In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and earlier versions, including some variants based on those versions, applying a stethoscope to an unaligned monster reports it as chaotic: their alignment is &minus;128, which is a magic number for unaligned, and the code checks specifically for this number for other purposes (e.g., your [[alignment record]]), but for the stethoscope it is just a negative number.{{refsrc|include/align.h|18|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}<ref>The only 'normally' unaligned monster (with unaligned alignment in monst.c) is the [[Wizard of Yendor]]; other monsters like [[Angel]]s, [[minion]]s, and [[priest]]s of [[Moloch]] have an unaligned alignment in their EPRI or EMIN structure, which overwrites their alignment in monst.c.</ref> Both of these are fixed in [[NetHack 3.6.0]].
+In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and earlier versions, including some variants based on those versions, applying a stethoscope to a disguised mimic would reveal its identity, but would not uncloak it&mdash;this is part of [[Bugs in NetHack 3.4.3#C343-366|bug C343-366]], and is fixed in [[NetHack 3.6.0]] via {{commit|0def692d5f99cf344e19f616da4c2097fbaff02b}}.
 ==Origin==

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 The stethoscope first appears in [[NetHack 1.3d]].
-In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and earlier versions, including some variants based on those versions, applying a stethoscope to a disguised mimic would reveal its identity, but would not uncloak it. Applying one to an unaligned monster reports it as chaotic: their alignment is &minus;128, which is a magic number for unaligned, and the code checks specifically for this number for other purposes (e.g., your [[alignment record]]), but for the stethoscope it is just a negative number.{{refsrc|include/align.h|18|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}<ref>The only 'normally' unaligned monster (with unaligned alignment in monst.c) is the [[Wizard of Yendor]]; other monsters like [[Angel]]s, [[minion]]s, and [[priest]]s of [[Moloch]] have an unaligned alignment in their EPRI or EMIN structure, which overwrites their alignment in monst.c.</ref> Both of these are fixed in [[NetHack 3.6.0]].
+In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and earlier versions, including some variants based on those versions, applying a stethoscope to an unaligned monster reports it as chaotic: their alignment is &minus;128, which is a magic number for unaligned, and the code checks specifically for this number for other purposes (e.g., your [[alignment record]]), but for the stethoscope it is just a negative number.{{refsrc|include/align.h|18|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}<ref>The only 'normally' unaligned monster (with unaligned alignment in monst.c) is the [[Wizard of Yendor]]; other monsters like [[Angel]]s, [[minion]]s, and [[priest]]s of [[Moloch]] have an unaligned alignment in their EPRI or EMIN structure, which overwrites their alignment in monst.c.</ref> Both of these are fixed in [[NetHack 3.6.0]].
 ==Origin==

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 The stethoscope first appears in [[NetHack 1.3d]].
-In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and earlier versions, as well as variants based on those versions, applying a stethoscope to a disguised mimic would reveal its identity, but would not uncloak it. Applying one to an unaligned monster reports it as chaotic: their alignment is &minus;128, which is a magic number for unaligned, and the code checks specifically for this number for other purposes (e.g., your [[alignment record]]), but for the stethoscope it is just a negative number.{{refsrc|include/align.h|18|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}<ref>The only 'normally' unaligned monster (with unaligned alignment in monst.c) is the [[Wizard of Yendor]]; other monsters like [[Angel]]s, [[minion]]s, and [[priest]]s of [[Moloch]] have an unaligned alignment in their EPRI or EMIN structure, which overwrites their alignment in monst.c.</ref> Both of these were changed in [[NetHack 3.6.0]].
+In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and earlier versions, including some variants based on those versions, applying a stethoscope to a disguised mimic would reveal its identity, but would not uncloak it. Applying one to an unaligned monster reports it as chaotic: their alignment is &minus;128, which is a magic number for unaligned, and the code checks specifically for this number for other purposes (e.g., your [[alignment record]]), but for the stethoscope it is just a negative number.{{refsrc|include/align.h|18|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}<ref>The only 'normally' unaligned monster (with unaligned alignment in monst.c) is the [[Wizard of Yendor]]; other monsters like [[Angel]]s, [[minion]]s, and [[priest]]s of [[Moloch]] have an unaligned alignment in their EPRI or EMIN structure, which overwrites their alignment in monst.c.</ref> Both of these are fixed in [[NetHack 3.6.0]].
 ==Origin==

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 Although a stethoscope is not essential for survival, it is an excellent source of tactical data when used early and often, and is thus one of the most frequently used tools. It may be a good idea to #[[adjust]] the stethoscope's inventory letter to something memorable, such as {{white|s}}.
-Unlike [[Magicbane]] and the [[wand of probing]], a stethoscope does not show items in the monster's inventory; however, the stethoscope has an unlimited amount of uses, and the monster's AC may provide a vague hint as to what armor they are wearing, depending on how different it is from their base AC.  This is particularly useful for early characters for whom [[dwarves]] and [[hobbit]]s are [[peaceful]]: a stethoscope will help reveal which ones are carrying armor worth using a pet to kill them for or even take the alignment record hit yourself, in particular [[mithril-coat]]s.
+Unlike [[Magicbane]] and the [[wand of probing]], a stethoscope does not show items in the monster's inventory; however, the stethoscope has an unlimited amount of uses, and the monster's AC may provide a vague hint as to what armor they are wearing, depending on how different it is from their base AC. This is particularly useful for early characters that are [[lawful]], [[Gnome (starting race)|gnomish]] or [[Dwarf (starting race)|dwarvish]]: a stethoscope will help reveal which [[peaceful]] [[Dwarf (monster)|dwarves]] and [[hobbit]]s are carrying armor worth using a pet to kill them for or even take the alignment record hit yourself, in particular [[mithril-coat]]s.
 An important use of the stethoscope is monitoring your pet's health. Consistently using the stethoscope allows you to gauge their [[experience level]], which is invaluable when attempting the [[protection racket]]. The stethoscope will also indicate when its [[hit points]] are critically low, and you can then heal it or else escort it away from danger. A stethoscope is also valuable when [[altar farming]] in order to properly appraise your alignment and avoid accidental [[crowning]].

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 ==Strategy==
-Although a stethoscope is not essential for survival, it is an excellent source of tactical data when used early and often, and is thus one of the most frequently used tools. It may be a good idea to #[[adjust]] the stethoscope's inventory letter to something memorable, such as {{kbd|s}}.
+Although a stethoscope is not essential for survival, it is an excellent source of tactical data when used early and often, and is thus one of the most frequently used tools. It may be a good idea to #[[adjust]] the stethoscope's inventory letter to something memorable, such as {{white|s}}.
 Unlike [[Magicbane]] and the [[wand of probing]], a stethoscope does not show items in the monster's inventory; however, the stethoscope has an unlimited amount of uses, and the monster's AC may provide a vague hint as to what armor they are wearing, depending on how different it is from their base AC.  This is particularly useful for early characters for whom [[dwarves]] and [[hobbit]]s are [[peaceful]]: a stethoscope will help reveal which ones are carrying armor worth using a pet to kill them for or even take the alignment record hit yourself, in particular [[mithril-coat]]s.

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 }}
-The '''stethoscope''' is a [[tool]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]'', and is used to determine the status of a [[monster]] and listen to dungeon acoustics.
+A '''stethoscope''' is a type of [[tool]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is made of [[iron]].
 ==Generation==
-All [[Healer]]s start the game with a stethoscope.
+In addition to random generation, stethoscopes can be found in [[tool]] shops.
-==Usage==
+[[Healer]]s start each game with a stethoscope.
-The stethoscope can be [[applied]] in any direction, including up, down, or at yourself; stethoscopes require a free hand to use, and will not function while you are [[deafness|deaf]]. Applying it to a monster will show you their name, [[alignment]], [[experience level]], [[hit points]], [[armor class]], and miscellaneous attributes of the target. Such attributes generally consist of impairments, but can be any of the following:{{reffunc|src/priest.c|mstatusline|version=NetHack 3.6.1}}
 *[[tame]]
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 *[[shapeshifter]]
-In [[wizard mode]], applying a stethoscope to a [[pet]] displays its [[tameness]], hunger, and [[apport]]. [[Mimic]]s that are disguised as other objects will be revealed and uncloaked; the 'shapeshifter' attribute is only displayed for monsters in a different form from their "innate" one, and as such is not displayed for [[werecreature]]s.{{refsrc|src/priest.c|969|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}
+[[Mimic]]s that are disguised as other objects will be revealed and uncloaked; the 'shapeshifter' attribute is only displayed for monsters in a different form from their "innate" one, and as such is not displayed for [[werecreature]]s.{{refsrc|src/priest.c|969|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-When applied to yourself, it displays your [[experience level]], [[HP]], and [[AC]], an accurate appraisal of your [[alignment record]], and any of the following [[properties]]:{{reffunc|src/priest.c|ustatusline|version=NetHack 3.6.1}}
+===You===
 *dying from [[food poisoning]]
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 *holding <monster>
 *held by <monster>
 ==Strategy==
-Although a stethoscope is not essential for survival, it is an excellent source of tactical data when used early and often, and is thus one of the most frequently used tools. It may be a good idea to #[[adjust]] the stethoscope's inventory letter to something memorable, like the letter '''s'''.
+Although a stethoscope is not essential for survival, it is an excellent source of tactical data when used early and often, and is thus one of the most frequently used tools. It may be a good idea to #[[adjust]] the stethoscope's inventory letter to something memorable, such as {{kbd|s}}.
 Unlike [[Magicbane]] and the [[wand of probing]], a stethoscope does not show items in the monster's inventory; however, the stethoscope has an unlimited amount of uses, and the monster's AC may provide a vague hint as to what armor they are wearing, depending on how different it is from their base AC.  This is particularly useful for early characters for whom [[dwarves]] and [[hobbit]]s are [[peaceful]]: a stethoscope will help reveal which ones are carrying armor worth using a pet to kill them for or even take the alignment record hit yourself, in particular [[mithril-coat]]s.
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 The stethoscope first appears in [[NetHack 1.3d]].
-In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and earlier versions, as well as variants based on those versions, applying a stethoscope to a disguised mimic would reveal its identity, but would not uncloak it. Unaligned monsters would be reported as chaotic - they have an alignment of &minus;128, which is a magic number for unaligned;{{refsrc|include/align.h|18|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} the code checks specifically for this number for other purposes (e.g., your [[alignment record]]), but for the stethoscope it is just a negative number.<ref>The only 'normally' unaligned monster (with unaligned alignment in monst.c) is the [[Wizard of Yendor]]; other monsters like [[Angel]]s, [[minion]]s, and [[priest]]s of [[Moloch]] have an unaligned alignment in their EPRI or EMIN structure, which overwrites their alignment in monst.c.</ref> Both of these were fixed in [[NetHack 3.6.0]].
+In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and earlier versions, as well as variants based on those versions, applying a stethoscope to a disguised mimic would reveal its identity, but would not uncloak it. Applying one to an unaligned monster reports it as chaotic: their alignment is &minus;128, which is a magic number for unaligned, and the code checks specifically for this number for other purposes (e.g., your [[alignment record]]), but for the stethoscope it is just a negative number.{{refsrc|include/align.h|18|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}<ref>The only 'normally' unaligned monster (with unaligned alignment in monst.c) is the [[Wizard of Yendor]]; other monsters like [[Angel]]s, [[minion]]s, and [[priest]]s of [[Moloch]] have an unaligned alignment in their EPRI or EMIN structure, which overwrites their alignment in monst.c.</ref> Both of these were changed in [[NetHack 3.6.0]].
 ==Origin==
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 {{message|You hear a faint typing noise.|You applied a stethoscope to the edge of the map.}}
 {{message|You hear a hollow sound.  This must be a secret <door/passage>!|You applied a stethoscope to a wall concealing a secret door or passage, instantly revealing it.}}
-{{message|The <monster> interferes.|You applied a stethoscope to yourself while engulfed by a [[whirly]] monster, which is examined instead. This happens {{frac|3}} of the time, or {{frac|10}} if you are a Healer.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|307|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}}}
+{{message|The <monster> interferes.|You applied a stethoscope to yourself while engulfed by a [[whirly]] monster, which is examined instead. This happens {{frac|3}} of the time, or {{frac|10}} if you are a Healer.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|307|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}}}
 {{message|The invisible monster must have moved.|You applied a stethoscope to an {{gray|I}} which represented a monster that is no longer there.}}
 {{message|You determine that <this/that> unfortunate being is dead.|You applied a stethoscope to a [[corpse]]; the message will use "this" if the corpse is at your feet, and "that" if it is on an adjacent square.)}}
 {{message|You hear a voice say, "It's dead, Jim."|As above, while hallucinating.}}
-{{message|You determine that <this/that> unfortunate being is mostly dead.|As a Healer, you examined a corpse that will revive.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|261|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}}}
+{{message|You determine that <this/that> unfortunate being is mostly dead.|As a Healer, you examined a corpse that will revive.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|261|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}}}
 {{message|The <monster> appears to be in fine health for a statue.|You applied a stethoscope to a statue.}}
-{{message|The <monster> appears to be in remarkable health for a statue.|As above, but you are a Healer and the statue contains items.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|285|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}}}
+{{message|The <monster> appears to be in remarkable health for a statue.|As above, but you are a Healer and the statue contains items.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|285|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}}}
-{{message|The <monster> appears to be in extraordinary health for a statue.|As above, but you are a Healer and the statue is on a [[statue trap]].{{refsrc|src/apply.c|283|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}}}
+{{message|The <monster> appears to be in extraordinary health for a statue.|As above, but you are a Healer and the statue is on a [[statue trap]].{{refsrc|src/apply.c|283|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}}}
-{{message|You hear a voice say, "You're both stoned, Jim."|You applied a stethoscope to a statue while hallucinating.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|211|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}}}
+{{message|You hear a voice say, "You're both stoned, Jim."|You applied a stethoscope to a statue while hallucinating.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|211|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}}}
 {{message|You hear nothing special.|You applied a stethoscope to something else (such as a [[boulder]]).}}
 ==Variants==
-In [[SporkHack]], [[UnNetHack]], and [[EvilHack]], a stethoscope can be used to open an [[iron safe]].
+In variants that incorporate the [[advent calendar]] branch, a stethoscope is one of the possible "Christmas present" tools.
-In EvilHack and [[xNetHack]], a stethoscope may be used to identify an [[egg]].
+Some variants feature an [[iron safe]], which can be opened with a stethoscope.
 ===SLASH'EM===
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 ===ZAPM===
 In [[ZAPM]], the tricorder is the game's analogue to the stethoscope, and functions similarly.
 ==References==
 <references/>
-{{nethack-366}}
+{{nethack-367}}
 [[Category:Tools]]

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 The stethoscope's use is free once per action, meaning that it doesn't count as your action for that turn; applying one twice in a row will increment the turn counter, and this does not stack with multiple stethoscopes.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|294|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}{{refsrc|src/apply.c|323|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} A cursed stethoscope has a 50% chance of just sounding your own heartbeat.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|356|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}
-Applying a stethoscope to a tile with a secret [[door]] or [[Secret passage|passage]] reveals it; this does not exercise [[wisdom]].{{refsrc|src/apply.c|294|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}{{refsrc|src/detect.c|1732|version=NetHack 3.6.6|comment=Finding these by [[searching]] in particular exercises wisdom.}}
+Applying a stethoscope to a tile with a secret [[door]] or [[Secret passage|passage]] reveals it; this does not exercise [[wisdom]].{{refsrc|src/apply.c|294|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}{{refsrc|src/detect.c|1732|version=NetHack 3.6.6|comment=Finding these by [[searching]] in particular exercises wisdom.}} Applying a stethoscope in certain other scenarios may produce [[YAFM]] - see [[#Messages|the Messages section]] below.
 ==Strategy==
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 Unlike [[Magicbane]] and the [[wand of probing]], a stethoscope does not show items in the monster's inventory; however, the stethoscope has an unlimited amount of uses, and the monster's AC may provide a vague hint as to what armor they are wearing, depending on how different it is from their base AC.
-An important use of the stethoscope is monitoring your pet's health. Consistently using the stethoscope allows you to gauge their [[experience level]], which is invaluable when attempting the [[protection racket]]. The stethoscope will also indicate when its [[hit points]] are critically low, and you can then heal it or else escort it away from danger.
+An important use of the stethoscope is monitoring your pet's health. Consistently using the stethoscope allows you to gauge their [[experience level]], which is invaluable when attempting the [[protection racket]]. The stethoscope will also indicate when its [[hit points]] are critically low, and you can then heal it or else escort it away from danger. A stethoscope is also valuable when [[altar farming]] in order to properly appraise your alignment and avoid accidental [[crowning]].
-The stethoscope is also fine for revealing hidden passageways and doors; manually [[searching]] via {{kbd|s}} is preferable if you wish to exercise Wisdom, but using the stethoscope is often much faster. It can also be used to safely decloak mimics, especially in [[shop]]s.
+The stethoscope is fine for revealing hidden passageways and doors; manually [[searching]] via {{kbd|s}} is preferable if you wish to exercise Wisdom, but using the stethoscope is often much faster. It can also be used to safely decloak mimics, especially in [[shop]]s.
 Blind heroes (or those without [[see invisible]]) can use it to remove {{gray|I}} symbols without using up an action by searching or running into one normally.
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 In EvilHack and [[xNetHack]], a stethoscope may be used to identify an [[egg]].
 ==References==