The Temple of Moloch - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: /* Strategy /

2024-01-25T12:48:53Z

‎Strategy: *

Umbire the Phantom: spacing, cat

2023-11-07T17:07:05Z

spacing, cat

Umbire the Phantom: cat, lede, etc.

2023-09-23T09:06:11Z

cat, lede, etc.

Ion frigate: i'm not describing myself here, no sir

2023-09-21T22:40:38Z

i'm not describing myself here, no sir

Umbire the Phantom: adjust

2023-01-03T23:15:09Z

adjust

Umbire the Phantom: Follow-up

2023-01-03T23:13:07Z

Follow-up

Ion frigate: Added strategy section; could probably be fleshed out but ghoul queens are the big danger here

2023-01-03T09:43:35Z

Added strategy section; could probably be fleshed out but ghoul queens are the big danger here

Ion frigate: Add note about convertability and protection

2023-01-03T09:32:41Z

Add note about convertability and protection

Chris: Add dNethack information and categories

2019-09-01T18:56:55Z

Add dNethack information and categories

Phol ende wodan: not a variant, is a special level though

2018-08-25T15:00:34Z

not a variant, is a special level though

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 ==Strategy==
-Before walking further into the temple, use [[telepathy]] or [[monster detection]] to check for any ghoul queens: they possess dual spellcasting attacks, can  [[summon nasties]], move at the same base speed as [[you]], and are not [[covetous]] - this means will happily sit outside of the ring of monsters they have summoned, continually summoning more. Ghoul queens should be your highest-priority targets, equal to or even above the hostile priests. When cutting through the random Z to reach any ghoul queens, try to avoid hitting [[ghoul mage]]s as well: their [[aggravate|aggravate monster spell]] can result in your retreat being quickly cut off.
+Before walking further into the temple, use [[telepathy]] or [[monster detection]] to check for any ghoul queens: they possess dual spellcasting attacks, can  [[summon nasties]], move at the same base speed as [[you]], and are not [[covetous]] - this means will happily sit outside of the ring of monsters they have summoned, continually summoning more. In [[SLASH'EM]], [[dNetHack]] and [[SlashTHEM]], ghoul queens should be your highest-priority targets, equal to or even above the hostile priests; [[ghoul mage]]s should be dealt with quickly as well if they cannot be avoided, since their [[aggravate]] [[monster spell]] can result in your retreat being quickly cut off.
-Be cautious when attacking the priests of Moloch, as Moloch responds with divine lightning bolts, potentially blinding you even if you have reflection/lightning resistance. They also hit fairly hard in melee and ignore [[Elbereth]], and the [[summon insects]] spell can create far stronger insects, with specific monsters depending on the variant.
+Be cautious when attacking the priests of Moloch, as Moloch responds with divine lightning bolts, blinding you even if you have reflection/lightning resistance. They also hit fairly hard in melee and ignore [[Elbereth]], and the [[summon insects]] spell can create far stronger insects, with specific monsters depending on the variant.
 ===The altar===

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 ==See also==
 *[[Special level (SLASH'EM)]]
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 [[Category:SLASH'EM special levels]]
-[[Category:DNethack dungeon branches]]
+[[Category:dNetHack dungeon branches]]
 [[Category:SlashTHEM special levels]]
 [[Category:Hack'EM special levels]]

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-'''The Temple of Moloch''' is a special level in [[SLASH'EM]], [[dNetHack]] and [[SlashTHEM]]. In SLASH'EM and SlashTHEM, the Temple of Moloch is accessed by a stairway down located between levels 32 and 35, while in dNetHack the stairway appears between levels 5 and 25.
+'''The Temple of Moloch''' is a special level in [[SLASH'EM]], [[dNetHack]], [[SlashTHEM]] and [[Hack'EM]]. In dNetHack, the Temple of Moloch is accessed by a second down stair that is located between levels 5 and 25; in all other variants, the stair is located between levels 32 and 35.
-As the name implies, the entire level minus the stair room and treasure room is a temple dedicated to Moloch; the altar is marked and surrounded by four priests of Moloch, though the room is not considered an actual "temple".
+As the name implies, the main section of the level is a "temple" dedicated to [[Moloch]] (though it is not considered an (un)aligned temple), with the altar surrounded by four [[aligned priest]]s of Moloch.
 ==The level==
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-There are two spiked pits in the stair room. The X mark indicates a burned message reading "Those Not of Moloch, Begone!".
+There are two spiked pits in the stair room. The X mark indicates a burned message reading "Those Not of Moloch, Begone!"
 The niches on the sides of the temple each contain a statue gargoyle, and the main area contains a bone devil, a [[babau]], a barbed devil, a vrock, a horned devil, a hezrou, and 21 random Z; notably, this can include [[ghoul queen]]s, which are not randomly generated otherwise and considered extremely dangerous.
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 ===The candles===
-The "back room" is guaranteed to contain at least nine wax candles (usually many more), more than enough to complete the [[Invocation]] ritual.  This is useful in games where [[Izchak]]'s shop didn't generate enough candles, or even simply for absentminded players who forgot to collect candles early on.
+The "back room" is guaranteed to contain at least nine wax candles (usually many more), more than enough to complete the [[Invocation]] ritual. This is useful in games where [[Izchak]]'s shop does not generate enough candles, or even simply for absentminded players who forgot to collect candles early on.
 ==See also==
 *[[Special level (SLASH'EM)]]
 {{slashem-7E7}}
-[[Category:SLASH'EM]]
+[[Category:SLASH'EM special levels]]
-[[Category:Special levels]]
+[[Category:DNethack dungeon branches]]
-[[Category:DNethack]]
+[[Category:SlashTHEM special levels]]
-[[Category:DNethack Dungeon Branches]]
+[[Category:Hack'EM special levels]]

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 The niches on the sides of the temple each contain a statue gargoyle, and the main area contains a bone devil, a [[babau]], a barbed devil, a vrock, a horned devil, a hezrou, and 21 random Z; notably, this can include [[ghoul queen]]s, which are not randomly generated otherwise and considered extremely dangerous.
-The room on the far right contains nine piles of treasure, each composed of a chest, a wax candle, a random amount of gold, and three random objects. In dNetHack, the center chest also contains a [[scroll of consecration]].
+The room on the far right contains nine piles of treasure, each composed of a chest, a stack of wax candles, a random amount of gold, and three random objects. In dNetHack, the center chest also contains a [[scroll of consecration]].
 ==Strategy==
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 ===The altar===
 The altar to Moloch can be converted, and is one of two guaranteed altars in SLASH'EM and SlashTHEM, with the other occurring in the [[Lawful Quest]]. This may prove useful in games where very few altars generate otherwise, as the [[Minetown]] priest is the only guaranteed source of [[protection]] since the priest in the [[Valley of the Dead]] is generated hostile in those variants. Conversely, the altar here can also be used to make [[unholy water]].
 ==See also==

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 '''The Temple of Moloch''' is a special level in [[SLASH'EM]], [[dNetHack]] and [[SlashTHEM]]. In SLASH'EM and SlashTHEM, the Temple of Moloch is accessed by a stairway down located between levels 32 and 35, while in dNetHack the stairway appears between levels 5 and 25.
-As the name implies, the entire level minus the stair room and treasure room is a temple dedicated to Moloch; the altar is marked and surrounded by four priests of Moloch, though they are not considered actual "temple" priests.
+As the name implies, the entire level minus the stair room and treasure room is a temple dedicated to Moloch; the altar is marked and surrounded by four priests of Moloch, though the room is not considered an actual "temple".
 ==The level==

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 There are two spiked pits in the stair room. The X mark indicates a burned message reading "Those Not of Moloch, Begone!".
-The niches on the sides of the temple each contain a statue gargoyle, and the main area contains a bone devil, a [[babau]], a barbed devil, a vrock, a horned devil, a hezrou, and 21 random Z. Be cautious when attacking the priests of Moloch, as Moloch responds with divine lightning bolts, potentially blinding you even if you have reflection/lightning resistance.
+The niches on the sides of the temple each contain a statue gargoyle, and the main area contains a bone devil, a [[babau]], a barbed devil, a vrock, a horned devil, a hezrou, and 21 random Z.  Notably, the Z can include [[ghoul queen]]s, which are not randomly generated otherwise.
 The room on the far right contains nine piles of treasure, each composed of a chest, a wax candle, a random amount of gold, and three random objects.  In dNetHack, the center chest also contains the [[scroll of consecration]].
 ==The altar==

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	The room on the far right contains nine piles of treasure, each composed of a chest, a wax candle, a random amount of gold, and three random objects. In dNetHack, the center chest also contains the [[scroll of consecration]].		The room on the far right contains nine piles of treasure, each composed of a chest, a wax candle, a random amount of gold, and three random objects. In dNetHack, the center chest also contains the [[scroll of consecration]].
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		+	==The altar==
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		+	Unlike the unaligned altars in [[Gehennom]], the altar here ''can'' be converted to your alignment. This may be useful in games where very few altars generate, since along with the altar in the [[Lawful Quest]], this is one of two guaranteed altars that is coaligned or can be made coaligned without angering the [[Minetown]] priest. This is important in SLASH'EM because the priest in the [[Valley of the Dead]] is generated hostile, making the Minetown priest the only guaranteed source of [[protection]].
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		+	Conversely, the altar here is the earliest guaranteed cross-aligned altar. This can be useful for players looking to make [[unholy water]].

	==See also==		==See also==