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Umbire the Phantom: pothole, version template

2026-06-11T20:49:26Z

pothole, version template

2026-02-23T04:07:03Z

‎Plot beyond the Introduction: upcoming changes will contradict the points regarding the Amulet

2024-10-23T20:51:00Z

‎Plot beyond the Introduction: copyedit

2024-02-13T01:31:54Z

Undo revision 162190 by MrSurvivor1997 (talk) nnnno it's not - none of those are relevant to the plot. Plot =/= setting

2024-02-12T21:39:15Z

It may be worth dabbling in a little of the game’s anachronistic setting.

2022-03-21T06:48:47Z

‎Plot beyond the Introduction: oblique reference to the player's true identity

2021-03-02T04:40:49Z

‎Plot beyond the Introduction: Grammar/style

2021-03-02T04:40:25Z

‎Plot beyond the Introduction: Grammar/style

2020-07-07T18:22:35Z

‎See also: if we're adding unusual roles, may as well add actually notable examples

2020-03-30T05:12:34Z

Cut down redundant info

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 ==See also==
 * [[User:Tomsod/YANIs_and_patches/Infidel]], a patch adding an "Infidel" role with a significantly changed plot
-* [[Binder (dNetHack role)|Binder]] and [[Anachrononaut]], two [[dNetHack]] roles that also play with the game's premise
+* [[Binder]] and [[Anachrononaut]], two [[dNetHack]] roles that also play with the game's premise
 * [http://www.gamesetwatch.com/2010/05/column_play_purposes_for_rando.php @Play: Purposes for Randomization in Game Design]
+{{nethack-343}}
 [[Category:Your character]]

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 * The [[Astral Plane]] includes [[Riders#The_Four_Horsemen|the four Horsemen of the Apocalypse]].
 * The "good ending" to the player's story is [[ascension]].
 == Why the plot is simple ==

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 == Plot beyond the Introduction ==
 * The player must be approved by their [[quest leader]] before going on the [[Quest]]. Failing to gain this approval may render the game [[unwinnable]].
 * The player can change their god using a cross-aligned [[altar]] or [[helm of opposite alignment]]
 ** The player cannot ever serve [[Marduk]], who is never mentioned after the Introduction.

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	Instead of an elaborate written plot, NetHack has a series of unique levels that the player must visit to gain certain items or perform certain actions necessary for [[ascension]]. The exact layout of NetHack's levels is described in the [[Mazes of Menace]] article.		Instead of an elaborate written plot, NetHack has a series of unique levels that the player must visit to gain certain items or perform certain actions necessary for [[ascension]]. The exact layout of NetHack's levels is described in the [[Mazes of Menace]] article.
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−	~~== Setting ==~~
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−	~~As part of the humour in NetHack, the game is mostly a medieval fantasy setting with some anachronistic modern day technologies and hallmarks thrown in, examples of modern day hallmarks include.~~
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−	* [[Keystone Kops]], who are modern day policemen.
−	* [[T-shirt]]s, which were introduced in the 19th century.
−	* [[Izchak]] mentions shopping malls and coffee, and in SLASH’EM and SlashTHEM, [[mall]]s do appear.
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	== Plot beyond the Introduction ==		== Plot beyond the Introduction ==

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	Instead of an elaborate written plot, NetHack has a series of unique levels that the player must visit to gain certain items or perform certain actions necessary for [[ascension]]. The exact layout of NetHack's levels is described in the [[Mazes of Menace]] article.		Instead of an elaborate written plot, NetHack has a series of unique levels that the player must visit to gain certain items or perform certain actions necessary for [[ascension]]. The exact layout of NetHack's levels is described in the [[Mazes of Menace]] article.
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		+	== Setting ==
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		+	As part of the humour in NetHack, the game is mostly a medieval fantasy setting with some anachronistic modern day technologies and hallmarks thrown in, examples of modern day hallmarks include.
		+
		+	* [[Keystone Kops]], who are modern day policemen.
		+	* [[T-shirt]]s, which were introduced in the 19th century.
		+	* [[Izchak]] mentions shopping malls and coffee, and in SLASH’EM and SlashTHEM, [[mall]]s do appear.
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		+

	== Plot beyond the Introduction ==		== Plot beyond the Introduction ==

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 * The [[Amulet of Yendor]] is described in the Introduction as "the most powerful of all the artifacts of the gods"; however, wearing it does not offer much power to the player. It is mainly only useful to the gods.
 * The player can [[Escaping the dungeon|escape the dungeon]] without offering the Amulet to their god. This is not considered a win.
 * The "good ending" to the player's story is [[ascension]].

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 ** The player cannot ever serve [[Marduk]], who is never mentioned after the Introduction.
 ** The player cannot ever serve [[Moloch]], in fact he kills players who [[Amulet of Yendor#Offering to Moloch|offer him the Amulet]].
-* The [[Amulet of Yendor]] is described in the Introduction as "the most powerful of all the artifacts of the gods", however wearing it does not offer much power to the player. It mainly just useful to the gods.
+* The [[Amulet of Yendor]] is described in the Introduction as "the most powerful of all the artifacts of the gods", however wearing it does not offer much power to the player. It is mainly only useful to the gods.
 * The player can [[Escaping the dungeon|escape the dungeon]] without offering the Amulet to their god. This is not considered a win.
 * The "good ending" to the player's story is [[ascension]].