Summon nasties - Revision history

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	Summon nasties is a non-directed spell that can be used by any [[monster]] of at least [[Monster level\|level]] 16 with the ability to cast [[mage spell]]s.{{refsrc\|src/mcastu.c\|19\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/mcastu.c\|105\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/mcastu.c\|736\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} The spell is only used by hostile monsters against the [[hero]], and they will only use it if they at least think the character is nearby.{{refsrc\|src/mcastu.c\|782\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/mcastu.c\|802\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}		Summon nasties is a non-directed spell that can be used by any [[monster]] of at least [[Monster level\|level]] 16 with the ability to cast [[mage spell]]s.{{refsrc\|src/mcastu.c\|19\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/mcastu.c\|105\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/mcastu.c\|736\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} The spell is only used by hostile monsters against the [[hero]], and they will only use it if they at least think the character is nearby.{{refsrc\|src/mcastu.c\|782\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/mcastu.c\|802\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}

	When cast, a number of hostile monsters will be generated around the [[hero]]'s position, which can be affected by [[displacement]] or [[invisibility]] depending on the caster.{{refsrc\|src/mcastu.c\|417\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/mcastu.c\|420\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} These monsters are selected from a list of [[#Nasties\|nasties]], and are created until either [[D notation\|d]]({{sfrac\|XLvl\|3}}) nasties that are either neutral or co-aligned with the summoner have been created, or the maximum number of 10 nasties have been created - in practice, it is possible for [[group]]s of monsters to be generated among the summoned nasties and result in a total higher than 10, and spellcasting monsters of an alignment that has fewer co-aligned nasties will summon more nasties on average.{{refsrc\|src/wizard.c\|22\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/wizard.c\|29\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/wizard.c\|568\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}		When cast, a number of hostile monsters will be generated around the [[hero]]'s position, which can be affected by [[Displacement (property)\|displacement]] or [[invisibility]] depending on the caster.{{refsrc\|src/mcastu.c\|417\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/mcastu.c\|420\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} These monsters are selected from a list of [[#Nasties\|nasties]], and are created until either [[D notation\|d]]({{sfrac\|XLvl\|3}}) nasties that are either neutral or co-aligned with the summoner have been created, or the maximum number of 10 nasties have been created - in practice, it is possible for [[group]]s of monsters to be generated among the summoned nasties and result in a total higher than 10, and spellcasting monsters of an alignment that has fewer co-aligned nasties will summon more nasties on average.{{refsrc\|src/wizard.c\|22\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/wizard.c\|29\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/wizard.c\|568\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}

	If this spell is cast in [[Gehennom]], it is treated as if the [[Wizard of Yendor]] is summoning regardless of the caster, and there is a {{frac\|10}} chance that a [[major demon]] is summoned - this can include a [[demon lord]] or [[demon prince]].{{refsrc\|src/wizard.c\|556\|nethack=3.6.7}} Both this and the remote summoning performed by the Wizard of Yendor are considered neutral for this purpose.		If this spell is cast in [[Gehennom]], it is treated as if the [[Wizard of Yendor]] is summoning regardless of the caster, and there is a {{frac\|10}} chance that a [[major demon]] is summoned - this can include a [[demon lord]] or [[demon prince]].{{refsrc\|src/wizard.c\|556\|nethack=3.6.7}} Both this and the remote summoning performed by the Wizard of Yendor are considered neutral for this purpose.

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	The spell's nasty lineup is reworked in [[NetHack 3.6.1]] via {{commit\|12e4e732caf5939a361a16d981dd33a088d28383}} in order to slightly even out the distribution across alignments.		The spell's nasty lineup is reworked in [[NetHack 3.6.1]] via {{commit\|12e4e732caf5939a361a16d981dd33a088d28383}} in order to slightly even out the distribution across alignments, and the rock troll is removed from the list.

	==Messages==		==Messages==
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	==Variants==		==Variants==
			[[Variant]]s of ''NetHack'' based on [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and earlier versions may retain the list of nasties used for those versions.

	===SLASH'EM===		===SLASH'EM===
	In [[SLASH'EM]], the monsters listed below are considered nasties for this spell:{{refsrc\|wizard.c\|26\|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2\|name=nasties}}		In [[SLASH'EM]], the monsters listed below are considered nasties for this spell:{{refsrc\|wizard.c\|26\|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2\|name=nasties}}
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	* {{monsymlink\|yellow dragon}}		* {{monsymlink\|yellow dragon}}
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	~~The arch-lich, vampire lord and zruty are no longer summonable with this spell.~~

	===UnNetHack===		===UnNetHack===
	In [[UnNetHack]], ~~[[evil eye]]s are added to~~ the list of summonable nasties~~, which is otherwise the same as in [[~~NetHack 3.4.3]].		In [[UnNetHack]], the list of summonable nasties retains all monsters from NetHack 3.4.3 including the rock troll and is organized by alignment, with the addition of the [[evil eye]].<!--though it is currently sorted with lawfuls while being chaotic-->

	===FIQHack===		===FIQHack===
	[[FIQHack]] merges the spell lists for ~~player characters~~ and monsters, ~~allowing~~ a ~~character to cast the spell if they learn it from~~ the [[spellbook of summon nasty]]. Monster summoned via the spell exist for 20 turns before disappearing.		[[FIQHack]] merges the spell lists for the hero and monsters, and a hero can read the [[spellbook of summon nasty]] to learn the spell. Monster summoned via the spell exist for 20 turns before disappearing.

	==References==		==References==

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	{{upcoming\|NetHack 3.7.0\|Per {{commit\|3eed500886900e690a100a7370200dcd0abcd02a}}, spellcasters casting summon nasties can no longer summon monsters of equal or higher difficulty than themselves—Archons cannot summon more Archons, arch-liches cannot summon more arch-liches, and so on. When the difficulty is high enough for the spell to summon arch-liches or Archons (e.g., the Wizard casting it or via random harassment), at most one arch-lich OR one Archon will be created by a single casting of summon nasties.		{{upcoming\|NetHack 3.7.0\|Per {{commit\|3eed500886900e690a100a7370200dcd0abcd02a}}, spellcasters casting summon nasties can no longer summon monsters of equal or higher difficulty than themselves—Archons cannot summon more Archons, arch-liches cannot summon more arch-liches, and so on. When the difficulty is high enough for the spell to summon arch-liches or Archons (e.g., the Wizard casting it or via random harassment), at most one arch-lich OR one Archon will be created by a single casting of summon nasties.

	Additionally, if a genocided monster with a pre-grown form (that is not explicitly a baby form) is chosen, and this form is not also genocided, it will appear in place of the genocided monster. For example, mind ~~flayers~~ can appear in place of genocided master mind ~~flayers~~. This also happens if the chosen nasty is inappropriate for the location, such as an arch-lich outside Gehennom.}}		Additionally, if a genocided monster with a pre-grown form (that is not explicitly a baby form) is chosen, and this form is not also genocided, it will appear in place of the genocided monster. For example, [[mind flayer]]s can appear in place of genocided [[master mind flayer]]s. This also happens if the chosen nasty is inappropriate for the location, such as an arch-lich outside Gehennom.}}

	==Nasties==		==Nasties==

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	Monsters summoned by the spell respect [[genocide]], but not [[extinction]]: If a genocided monster would be summoned, it is replaced by an ordinary random monster (which is not guaranteed to be hostile). Summoned monsters will be unable to use special attacks such as monster spells or breath weapons for up to 4 turns.{{refsrc\|src/wizard.c\|613\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} To partially curtail "summon storms", summoned spellcasters will have a lower [[Monster difficulty\|difficulty]] than the caster unless they replace a genocided monster, and [[titan]]s, [[ki-rin]] and [[golden naga]]s are excluded.{{refsrc\|src/wizard.c\|45\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/wizard.c\|585\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} Monsters of the [[Demon (monster class)\|demon]] [[monster class]] will never summon [[angelic being]]s, and vice versa.{{refsrc\|src/wizard.c\|596\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} If cast on the [[Rogue level]], nasties not represented by an uppercase letter are less likely to be summoned.{{refsrc\|src/wizard.c\|526\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}		Monsters summoned by the spell respect [[genocide]], but not [[extinction]]: If a genocided monster would be summoned, it is replaced by an ordinary random monster (which is not guaranteed to be hostile). Summoned monsters will be unable to use special attacks such as monster spells or breath weapons for up to 4 turns.{{refsrc\|src/wizard.c\|613\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} To partially curtail "summon storms", summoned spellcasters will have a lower [[Monster difficulty\|difficulty]] than the caster unless they replace a genocided monster, and [[titan]]s, [[ki-rin]] and [[golden naga]]s are excluded.{{refsrc\|src/wizard.c\|45\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/wizard.c\|585\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} Monsters of the [[Demon (monster class)\|demon]] [[monster class]] will never summon [[angelic being]]s, and vice versa.{{refsrc\|src/wizard.c\|596\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} If cast on the [[Rogue level]], nasties not represented by an uppercase letter are less likely to be summoned.{{refsrc\|src/wizard.c\|526\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}

	{{upcoming\|NetHack 3.7.0\|~~Spellcasters~~ casting summon nasties can no longer summon monsters of equal or higher difficulty than themselves~~. Thus,~~ Archons cannot summon more Archons, arch-liches cannot summon more arch-liches, and so on.		{{upcoming\|NetHack 3.7.0\|Per {{commit\|3eed500886900e690a100a7370200dcd0abcd02a}}, spellcasters casting summon nasties can no longer summon monsters of equal or higher difficulty than themselves—Archons cannot summon more Archons, arch-liches cannot summon more arch-liches, and so on. When the difficulty is high enough for the spell to summon arch-liches or Archons (e.g., the Wizard casting it or via random harassment), at most one arch-lich OR one Archon will be created by a single casting of summon nasties.

	If a genocided monster with a pre-grown form (that is not explicitly a baby form) is chosen, and this form is not also genocided, it will appear in place of the genocided monster. For example, mind flayers can appear in place of genocided master mind flayers. This also happens if the chosen nasty is inappropriate for the location, such as an arch-lich outside Gehennom.		Additionally, if a genocided monster with a pre-grown form (that is not explicitly a baby form) is chosen, and this form is not also genocided, it will appear in place of the genocided monster. For example, mind flayers can appear in place of genocided master mind flayers. This also happens if the chosen nasty is inappropriate for the location, such as an arch-lich outside Gehennom.}}

	Per {{commit\|3eed500}}, when the difficulty is high enough to summon arch-liches or Archons (e.g., the Wizard casting it or via random harassment), at most one arch-lich OR one Archon will be created by a single casting of summon nasties.}}

	==Nasties==		==Nasties==

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	* {{monsymlink\|zruty}}		* {{monsymlink\|zruty}}
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			The spell's nasty lineup is reworked in [[NetHack 3.6.1]] via {{commit\|12e4e732caf5939a361a16d981dd33a088d28383}} in order to slightly even out the distribution across alignments.

	==Messages==		==Messages==

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	==Nasties==		==Nasties==
	{{for\|the monster flag, which is unrelated to this spell\|~~M2_NASTY~~}}		{{for\|the monster flag, which is unrelated to this spell\|Nasty (monster attribute)}}
	The following monsters are considered "nasties" for the purposes of this spell, and are listed by alignment:{{refsrc\|src/wizard.c\|29\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}		The following monsters are considered "nasties" for the purposes of this spell, and are listed by alignment:{{refsrc\|src/wizard.c\|29\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}

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	==Nasties==		==Nasties==
	{{for\|the monster flag, which is unrelated to this spell\|M2_NASTY}}		{{for\|the monster flag, which is unrelated to this spell\|M2_NASTY}}
			The following monsters are considered "nasties" for the purposes of this spell, and are listed by alignment:{{refsrc\|src/wizard.c\|29\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}

	~~The following monsters are considered "nasties" for the purposes of this spell, and are listed by alignment:~~{{~~refsrc~~\|~~src/wizard~~.c\|29\|~~version=NetHack 3~~.~~6.7~~}}		{{upcoming\|3.7.0\|The {{monsymlink\|genetic engineer}} and {{monsymlink\|displacer beast}} are added to the list of nasties—both monsters are neutral.}}

	====Lawful nasties====		====Lawful nasties====

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	* {{monsymlink\|baluchitherium}}		* {{monsymlink\|baluchitherium}}
	* {{monsymlink\|basilisk}}		* {{monsymlink\|basilisk\|variant=SLASH'EM}}
	* {{monsymlink\|black dragon}}		* {{monsymlink\|black dragon}}
	* {{monsymlink\|captain}}		* {{monsymlink\|captain}}

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	'''Summon nasties''' is a [[monster spell]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''.		'''Summon nasties''' is a [[monster spell]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''.

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	==Variants==		==Variants==
	===SLASH'EM===		===SLASH'EM===
	In [[SLASH'EM]], the monsters listed below are considered nasties for this spell~~; the arch-lich, vampire lord, and zruty are no longer summonable this way.~~{{refsrc\|wizard.c\|26\|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2\|name=nasties}}		In [[SLASH'EM]], the monsters listed below are considered nasties for this spell:{{refsrc\|wizard.c\|26\|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2\|name=nasties}}
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	* {{monsymlink\|baluchitherium}}		* {{monsymlink\|baluchitherium}}
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	* {{monsymlink\|yellow dragon}}		* {{monsymlink\|yellow dragon}}
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			The arch-lich, vampire lord and zruty are no longer summonable with this spell.

	===UnNetHack===		===UnNetHack===

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	Summon nasties is a non-directed spell that can be used by any [[monster]] of at least [[Monster level\|level]] 16 with the ability to cast [[mage spell]]s.{{refsrc\|src/mcastu.c\|19\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/mcastu.c\|105\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/mcastu.c\|736\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} The spell is only used by hostile monsters against the [[hero]], and they will only use it if they at least think the character is nearby.{{refsrc\|src/mcastu.c\|782\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/mcastu.c\|802\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}		Summon nasties is a non-directed spell that can be used by any [[monster]] of at least [[Monster level\|level]] 16 with the ability to cast [[mage spell]]s.{{refsrc\|src/mcastu.c\|19\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/mcastu.c\|105\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/mcastu.c\|736\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} The spell is only used by hostile monsters against the [[hero]], and they will only use it if they at least think the character is nearby.{{refsrc\|src/mcastu.c\|782\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/mcastu.c\|802\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}

	When cast, a number of hostile monsters will be generated around the [[hero]]'s position, which can be affected by [[displacement]] or [[invisibility]] depending on the caster.{{refsrc\|src/mcastu.c\|417\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/mcastu.c\|420\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} These monsters are selected from a list of [[#Nasties\|nasties]], and are created until either [[D notation\|d]]({{sfrac\|XLvl\|3}}) nasties that are either neutral or co-aligned with the summoner have been created, or the maximum number of 10 nasties have been created - in practice, it is possible for [[group]]s of monsters to be generated among the summoned nasties and result in a total higher than 10, and spellcasting monsters of an alignment that has fewer co-aligned nasties will summon more nasties on average.{{refsrc\|src/wizard.c\|22\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/wizard.c\|29\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/wizard.c\|568\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}		When cast, a number of hostile monsters will be generated around the [[hero]]'s position, which can be affected by [[Displacement (property)\|displacement]] or [[invisibility]] depending on the caster.{{refsrc\|src/mcastu.c\|417\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/mcastu.c\|420\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} These monsters are selected from a list of [[#Nasties\|nasties]], and are created until either [[D notation\|d]]({{sfrac\|XLvl\|3}}) nasties that are either neutral or co-aligned with the summoner have been created, or the maximum number of 10 nasties have been created - in practice, it is possible for [[group]]s of monsters to be generated among the summoned nasties and result in a total higher than 10, and spellcasting monsters of an alignment that has fewer co-aligned nasties will summon more nasties on average.{{refsrc\|src/wizard.c\|22\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/wizard.c\|29\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/wizard.c\|568\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}

	If this spell is cast in [[Gehennom]], it is treated as if the [[Wizard of Yendor]] is summoning regardless of the caster, and there is a {{frac\|10}} chance that a [[major demon]] is summoned - this can include a [[demon lord]] or [[demon prince]].{{refsrc\|src/wizard.c\|556\|nethack=3.6.7}} Both this and the remote summoning performed by the Wizard of Yendor are considered neutral for this purpose.		If this spell is cast in [[Gehennom]], it is treated as if the [[Wizard of Yendor]] is summoning regardless of the caster, and there is a {{frac\|10}} chance that a [[major demon]] is summoned - this can include a [[demon lord]] or [[demon prince]].{{refsrc\|src/wizard.c\|556\|nethack=3.6.7}} Both this and the remote summoning performed by the Wizard of Yendor are considered neutral for this purpose.

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	* {{monsymlink\|baluchitherium}}		* {{monsymlink\|baluchitherium}}
	* {{monsymlink\|basilisk}}		* {{monsymlink\|basilisk\|variant=SLASH'EM}}
	* {{monsymlink\|black dragon}}		* {{monsymlink\|black dragon}}
	* {{monsymlink\|captain}}		* {{monsymlink\|captain}}