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	Applying a pea whistle will auto-identify it, as in UnNetHack.		Applying a pea whistle will auto-identify it, as in UnNetHack.
		+
		+	==Encyclopedia entry==
		+	Both magic whistles and tin whistles share the same entry:
		+	{{encyclopedia\|
		+	There were legends both on the front and on the back of the
		+	whistle. The one read thus:
		+
		+	FLA FUR BIS FLE The other: QUIS EST ISTE QUI VENIT
		+
		+	'I ought to be able to make it out,' he thought;
		+	'but I suppose I am a little rusty in my Latin.
		+	When I come to think of it, I don't believe I even
		+	know the word for a whistle. The long one does seem
		+	simple enough. It ought to mean, "Who is this who is coming?"
		+
		+	Well, the best way to find out is evidently to whistle
		+	for him.'
		+	\|[Ghost Stories of an Antiquary, by Montague Rhodes James
		+	'Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You My Lad']}}

	==References==		==References==

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 Tin whistles make up {{frac|10}} (10%) of all tools randomly generated on the ground, in general [[shop]]s or as [[death drop]]s. Hardware stores can also stock tin whistles.
-[[Watchmen]] have a {{frac|2|3}} chance of [[generating with]] a tin whistle.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|655|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[Vault]] [[guard]]s will always generate with cursed tin whistles, providing a source for the shrill whistling sound referenced while escaping them (see the section on [[#Messages|messages]] below).{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|658|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+[[Watchmen]] have a {{frac|2|3}} chance of [[generating with]] a tin whistle.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|655|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[Vault]] [[guard]]s will always generate with cursed tin whistles, providing a source for [[#Messages|the shrill whistling sound referenced]] while escaping them.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|658|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/vault.c|838|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 ==Description==

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	==References==		==References==

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 }}
-A '''tin whistle''' is a type of [[tool]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is a non-magical, non-[[tonal instrument]] made of [[metal]], and appears as a [[whistle]] when unidentified.
+A '''tin whistle''' is a type of non-magical [[tool]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is a non-tonal [[instrument]] made of [[metal]], and appears as a [[whistle]] when unidentified.
 ==Generation==
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 ==Variants==
-In ''NetHack'' [[variant]]s using an [[object materials]] system, the tin whistle can be made of varying materials, and the base item is referred to as a '''pea whistle'''.
+In ''NetHack'' [[variant]]s using an [[object materials]] system, the tin whistle can be made of varying materials, and the base item is referred to as either a '''pea whistle''' or simply a "whistle".
 ===SLASH'EM===
-In [[SLASH'EM]], [[upgrading]] a tin whistle successfully will produce a magic whistle and vice versa, making them far more useful in general without breaking any [[conduct]]s.
+In [[SLASH'EM]], pet stores can sell tin whistles and have a {{frac|10}} chance (10%) of placing one on each square during room creation.{{refsrc|shknam.c|262|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
 ===UnNetHack===
-In [[UnNetHack]], both types of whistle are easier to differentiate, as each will auto-identify upon applying one.
+In [[UnNetHack]], pet stores and rare instruments shops can sell tin whistles, and both have a {{frac|10}} chance (10%) of placing one on each square during room creation.
 ===EvilHack===
 In [[EvilHack]], applying a pea whistle will auto-identify it, as in UnNetHack.
 ===Hack'EM===
-In [[Hack'EM]], applying a pea whistle will auto-identify it, as in UnNetHack.
+In [[Hack'EM]], upgrading a pea whistle successfully will produce a magic whistle and vice versa, as in Slash'EM. Similarly, dipping a magic whistle into a potion of amnesia will "downgrade" it to a tin whistle.
 ==References==

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 A '''tin whistle''' is a type of [[tool]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is a non-magical, non-[[tonal instrument]] made of [[metal]], and appears as a [[whistle]] when unidentified.
 ==Generation==
-In addition to random generation, tool [[shop]]s will often have tin whistles.
+Tin whistles make up {{frac|10}} (10%) of all tools randomly generated on the ground, in general [[shop]]s or as [[death drop]]s. Hardware stores can also stock tin whistles.
-[[Watchmen]] have a {{frac|2|3}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] a tin whistle.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|655|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[Vault]] [[guards]] will always generate with cursed tin whistles, providing a source for the shrill whistling sound a player will hear while escaping them (see the section on [[#Messages|messages]] below).{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|658|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+[[Watchmen]] have a {{frac|2|3}} chance of [[generating with]] a tin whistle.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|655|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[Vault]] [[guard]]s will always generate with cursed tin whistles, providing a source for the shrill whistling sound referenced while escaping them (see the section on [[#Messages|messages]] below).{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|658|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 ==Description==
-[[Apply]]ing a tin whistle of any [[beatitude]] can wake nearby monsters from [[sleep]], and if your [[pet]] is close enough to hear the noise, then for the next five turns it will try to approach you more closely.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|468|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} {{refsrc|src/dogmove.c|920|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dogmove.c|564|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} Additionally, using a cursed tin whistle in a vault will immediately summon a guard.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|469|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+A [[hero]] [[applying]] a tin whistle of any [[beatitude]] creates [[noise]] that attracts the attention of pets which are close enough to the hero, causing them to follow more closely for about five turns{{refsrc|src/apply.c|456|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/apply.c|468|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/apply.c|3656|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dogmove.c|564|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dogmove.c|920|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}&mdash;the noise will also awaken all [[sleeping]] monsters in a roughly-circular area with a radius less than the square root of (20*[[XL]]), which gives a radius of about 4 squares at experience level 1, 16 squares at XL 14, and 24 squares at XL 30.{{refsrc|src/mon.c|3046-L3048|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mon.c|3053|nethack=3.6.7}} Applying a cursed tin whistle while inside a vault will also summon a guard to that vault.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|469|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-===Range===
+Unlike most other instruments, a hero can apply a tin whistle while [[underwater]], though it will have no effect beyond printing a message.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|461|nethack=3.6.7|name="wetwhistle"}} Monsters will not use this item.
-The range of a tin whistle is sqrt([[Experience_level|xlvl]]*20), which in practice is half the range of a [[leather drum]].{{refsrc|src/mon.c|3048|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} This results in a radius of about 4 squares at XL 1, 16 squares at XL 14, and a maximum of 24 squares at XL 30.
 ==Strategy==
-The tin whistle is incredibly easy to identify: In addition to the above means of generation, you can apply any unidentified whistle - if you produce a strange or humming noise, then you have a [[magic whistle]], and your pet appearing next to you will [[auto-identify]] that whistle. See the messages below for further reference.
+The tin whistle is incredibly easy to identify from its distinct [[#Messages|messages]], which is usually done by applying any unidentified whistle: if you produce a "strange sound" or "humming noise", then you have a [[magic whistle]], and your pet appearing next to you will [[auto-identify]] that whistle.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|482-L485|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/apply.c|486|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/apply.c|523|nethack=3.6.7}} If a watchman or guard is killed, you can also [[type-name]] the whistle they leave behind.
-The best use of tin whistles is for attracting pets by applying one repeatedly until they come to you; this can sometimes help you take pets through stairs or out of [[shop]]s. Once you find a magic whistle, you can safely stash the tin whistle elsewhere. [[Knight]]s can also apply tin whistles to wake sleeping monsters before attacking them in order to avoid scaring them and violating their code of conduct - for most other situations where you wish to wake monsters, instruments such as [[bugle]]s are superior choices.
+The best use of tin whistles is for attracting pets by applying one repeatedly until they come to you; this can sometimes help you take pets through stairs or out of [[shop]]s. Once you find a magic whistle, you can safely stash or drop your tin whistle elsewhere.  [[Knight]]s can also apply tin whistles to wake sleeping monsters before attacking them in order to avoid scaring them and violating their code of conduct, and a [[eucalyptus leaf]] that is not blessed can also be applied to the same effect{{refsrc|src/apply.c|3673|nethack=3.6.7}}&mdash;for most situations where you wish to wake up monsters, instruments such as [[bugle]]s are often superior choices.
 ==History==
 The tin whistle first appears in [[Hack 1.0]], where it is simply known as a whistle.
-The effect of cursed tin whistles in vaults is introduced in [[NetHack 3.6.1]] - [[NetHack 3.6.2]] gives the vault guards their own cursed whistles.
+The effect of cursed tin whistles in vaults is introduced in [[NetHack 3.6.1]], and [[NetHack 3.6.2]] gives the vault guards their own cursed whistles.
 ==Origin==
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 ==Variants==
-In variants using an [[object materials]] system, the tin whistle can be made of varying materials, and the base item is referred to as a '''pea whistle'''.
+In ''NetHack'' [[variant]]s using an [[object materials]] system, the tin whistle can be made of varying materials, and the base item is referred to as a '''pea whistle'''.
 ===SLASH'EM===
-In [[SLASH'EM]], [[upgrading]] a tin whistle will produce a magic whistles and vice versa, making them far more useful in general without breaking any [[conduct]]s.
+In [[SLASH'EM]], [[upgrading]] a tin whistle successfully will produce a magic whistle and vice versa, making them far more useful in general without breaking any [[conduct]]s.
 ===UnNetHack===
 In [[UnNetHack]], both types of whistle are easier to differentiate, as each will auto-identify upon applying one.
 ===Hack'EM===

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	==Generation==		==Generation==
		+	In addition to random generation, tool [[shop]]s will often have tin whistles.
		+
	[[Watchmen]] have a {{frac\|2\|3}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory\|being generated with]] a tin whistle.{{refsrc\|src/makemon.c\|655\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[Vault]] [[guards]] will always generate with cursed tin whistles, providing a source for the shrill whistling sound a player will hear while escaping them (see the section on [[#Messages\|messages]] below).{{refsrc\|src/makemon.c\|658\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}		[[Watchmen]] have a {{frac\|2\|3}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory\|being generated with]] a tin whistle.{{refsrc\|src/makemon.c\|655\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[Vault]] [[guards]] will always generate with cursed tin whistles, providing a source for the shrill whistling sound a player will hear while escaping them (see the section on [[#Messages\|messages]] below).{{refsrc\|src/makemon.c\|658\|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}

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 ==Generation==
-[[Watchmen]] have a {{frac|2|3}} chance of being generated with a tin whistle.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|655|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[Vault]] [[guards]] will always generate carrying cursed tin whistles, providing a source for the shrill whistling sound a player will hear while escaping them (see the section on [[#Messages|messages]] below).{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|658|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+[[Watchmen]] have a {{frac|2|3}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] a tin whistle.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|655|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[Vault]] [[guards]] will always generate with cursed tin whistles, providing a source for the shrill whistling sound a player will hear while escaping them (see the section on [[#Messages|messages]] below).{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|658|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 ==Description==
-[[Apply]]ing a tin whistle of any [[beatitude]] can wake nearby monsters from [[sleep]];{{refsrc|src/apply.c|468|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} if your [[pet]] is close enough to hear the noise, then for the next five turns it will try to approach you more closely.{{refsrc|src/dogmove.c|920|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dogmove.c|564|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} Additionally, using a cursed tin whistle in a [[vault]] will immediately summon a [[guard]].{{refsrc|src/apply.c|469|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+[[Apply]]ing a tin whistle of any [[beatitude]] can wake nearby monsters from [[sleep]], and if your [[pet]] is close enough to hear the noise, then for the next five turns it will try to approach you more closely.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|468|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} {{refsrc|src/dogmove.c|920|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dogmove.c|564|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} Additionally, using a cursed tin whistle in a vault will immediately summon a guard.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|469|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 ===Range===
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 ==Strategy==
-The tin whistle is incredibly easy to identify. In addition to the above means of generation, you can apply any unidentified whistle: if you produce a strange or humming noise, then you have a [[magic whistle]], and your pet appearing next to you will [[auto-identify]] that whistle. See the messages below for further reference.
+The tin whistle is incredibly easy to identify: In addition to the above means of generation, you can apply any unidentified whistle - if you produce a strange or humming noise, then you have a [[magic whistle]], and your pet appearing next to you will [[auto-identify]] that whistle. See the messages below for further reference.
-The best use of tin whistles is for attracting pets by applying one repeatedly until they come to you; this can sometimes help you take pets through stairs or out of [[shop]]s. Once you find a magic whistle, you can safely stash the tin whistle elsewhere. [[Knight]]s can also apply tin whistles to wake sleeping monsters before attacking them in order to avoid scaring them and violating their code of conduct - for most other situations where you wish to wake monsters, other instruments such as [[bugle]]s are superior choices.
+The best use of tin whistles is for attracting pets by applying one repeatedly until they come to you; this can sometimes help you take pets through stairs or out of [[shop]]s. Once you find a magic whistle, you can safely stash the tin whistle elsewhere. [[Knight]]s can also apply tin whistles to wake sleeping monsters before attacking them in order to avoid scaring them and violating their code of conduct - for most other situations where you wish to wake monsters, instruments such as [[bugle]]s are superior choices.
 ==History==
-The tin whistle has been present in the game since [[Jay Fenlason's Hack|the first version of ''Hack'']]. The effect of cursed tin whistles in vaults was introduced in [[NetHack 3.6.1]]; [[NetHack 3.6.2]] gives the vault guards their own cursed whistles.
+The tin whistle first appears in [[Hack 1.0]], where it is simply known as a whistle.
 ==Origin==
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 ===SLASH'EM===
-In [[SLASH'EM]], you can [[upgrade]] tin whistles into magic whistles, making them far more useful in general - upgrading also does not break any [[conduct]]s.
+In [[SLASH'EM]], you can [[upgrade]] tin whistles into magic whistles and vice versa, making them far more useful in general - upgrading also does not break any [[conduct]]s.
 ===UnNetHack===
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 ==References==
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+<references/>
-{{nethack-366}}
+{{nethack-367}}
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 A tin whistle, or penny whistle, is a simple six-holed woodwind instrument. It is a type of [[wikipedia:Fipple|fipple]] flute, named for the duct that directs air across an opening toward a sharp edge when blown into; the flute plays notes in a single key with a range of two octaves. Most 'tin' whistles are usually made of nickel-plated brass, and can even be made from wood or plastic. The tin whistle is closely associated with Irish traditional music and Celtic music.
-The "tin whistle" of ''NetHack'' is more of a [[wikipedia:Whistle|'pea' whistle]], as indicated by its [[Tileset|tile]] and characteristics: a very small whistle containing a pea (or similar object) to make its sound discordant. Pea whistles produce a single sound and are generally used to gain people's attention; they are commonly associated with sports referees and British policemen.
+The "tin whistle" of ''NetHack'' is more of a [[wikipedia:Whistle|'pea' whistle]], as indicated by its [[Tileset|tile]] and characteristics: this is a very small type of whistle containing a pea (or similar object) to make its sound discordant. Pea whistles produce a single sound and are generally used to gain people's attention; they are commonly associated with sports referees and British policemen.
 ==Messages==