Torch (SLASH'EM) - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: cats

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cats

Umbire the Phantom: pothole

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pothole

Umbire the Phantom: /* Description */ word choice

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‎Description: word choice

Umbire the Phantom: /* Generation */ and finally probability

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‎Generation: and finally probability

Umbire the Phantom: /* Generation */ paladins; barbs have a flat chance rather than one based on other factors

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‎Generation: paladins; barbs have a flat chance rather than one based on other factors

Umbire the Phantom: finish off bulk of detailing

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finish off bulk of detailing

Umbire the Phantom: oh yeah, damage might've been wrong this whole time

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oh yeah, damage might've been wrong this whole time

Umbire the Phantom: /* Description */ ...the hell kinda typos are these

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‎Description: ...the hell kinda typos are these

Umbire the Phantom: /* Description */ pothole

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‎Description: pothole

Umbire the Phantom: monster details (I think that's right anyway), typo

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monster details (I think that's right anyway), typo

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 {{variant-343}}
 [[Category:SLASH'EM tools]]
 [[Category:SlashTHEM tools]]

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 {{otheruses|the item in SLASH'EM and SlashTHEM|the item in other variants|torch}}
-A '''torch''' is a type of [[tool]] that appears in [[SLASH'EM]] and [[SlashTHEM]]. It is a [[stackable]] [[weapon-tool]] that is made of [[wood]].
+A '''torch''' is a type of [[tool]] that appears in [[SLASH'EM]] and [[SlashTHEM]]. It is a [[stackable]], [[one-handed]] [[weapon-tool]] that is made of [[wood]].
 ==Generation==

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 ==Description==
-A [[hero]] [[applying]] a torch will [[wield]] the torch and then light it, while applying a lit torch or wielding another item will extinguish the lit torch&mdash;only one torch from a stack can be lit at a time this way, and a hero cannot light a torch if they lack [[hand]]s, or else have a [[cursed]] item welded to their main hand. A lit torch that is [[dropped]] or [[thrown]] will remain lit, though the hero will automatically extinguish it upon [[picking up]] the torch.
+A [[hero]] [[applying]] a torch will [[wield]] the torch and then light it, while applying a lit torch or wielding another item will extinguish the lit torch&mdash;only one torch can be lit at a time this way, which will split it from any stack if necessary, and a hero cannot light a torch if they lack [[hand]]s or else have a [[cursed]] item welded to their main hand. A lit torch that is [[dropped]] or [[thrown]] will remain lit, though the hero will automatically extinguish it upon [[picking up]] the torch.
 A lit torch will illuminate a 3-square radius around it, as with a [[brass lantern]], [[oil lamp]] or [[magic candle]]:

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 * In SlashTHEM, [[Paladin (role)|Paladins]] have an effective {{frac|9|200}} chance of starting with 1-2 torches as the Priest does.
-A torch's [[beatitude]] is generated as [[blessed]] {{frac|10}} (10%) of the time, [[uncursed]] {{frac|4|5}} (80%) of the time and [[cursed]] the remaining {{frac|10}} (10%) of the time. General [[store]]s, hardware stores and lighting shops can stock torches.
+Torches make up {{frac|40}} (2.5%) of all randomly-generated tools. A torch's [[beatitude]] is generated as [[blessed]] {{frac|10}} (10%) of the time, [[uncursed]] {{frac|4|5}} (80%) of the time and [[cursed]] the remaining {{frac|10}} (10%) of the time. General [[store]]s, hardware stores and lighting shops can stock torches.
 Monsters that are generated on each floor of the [[Gnomish Mines]] at level creation have a {{frac|4}} chance of being [[generated with]] a torch, which will be lit if they are generated on an unlit square.

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 ==Generation==
 The following [[role]]s may start each game with a stack of up to two torches:
 * [[Archeologist/SLASH'EM|Archeologists]] have an effective {{frac|3|32}} chance of starting with 1-2 torches.{{refsrc|u_init.c|1030|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
-* [[Barbarian/SLASH'EM|Barbarians]] have an effective {{frac|6}} chance of starting with 1-2 torches.{{refsrc|u_init.c|1044|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
+* [[Barbarian/SLASH'EM|Barbarians]] have a {{frac|6}} chance of starting with 1-2 torches.{{refsrc|u_init.c|1044|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
 * [[Priest/SLASH'EM|Priests]] have an effective {{frac|9|200}} chance of starting with 1-2 torches.{{refsrc|u_init.c|1148|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
 * [[Valkyrie/SLASH'EM|Valkyries]] have an effective {{frac|12}} chance of starting with 1-2 torches.{{refsrc|u_init.c|1251|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
 A torch's [[beatitude]] is generated as [[blessed]] {{frac|10}} (10%) of the time, [[uncursed]] {{frac|4|5}} (80%) of the time and [[cursed]] the remaining {{frac|10}} (10%) of the time. General [[store]]s, hardware stores and lighting shops can stock torches.

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 * [[Valkyrie/SLASH'EM|Valkyries]] have an effective {{frac|12}} chance of starting with 1-2 torches.{{refsrc|u_init.c|1251|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
-General [[store]]s and hardware stores can stock torches.
+A torch's [[beatitude]] is generated as [[blessed]] {{frac|10}} (10%) of the time, [[uncursed]] {{frac|4|5}} (80%) of the time and [[cursed]] the remaining {{frac|10}} (10%) of the time. General [[store]]s, hardware stores and lighting shops can stock torches.
 ==Description==
-A [[hero]] [[applying]] a torch will [[wield]] the torch and then light it, while applying a lit torch or wielding another item will extinguish the lit torch&mdash;this means that a hero cannot light a torch if they lack [[hand]]s or else have [[cursed]] items welded to them. A lit torch that is [[dropped]] or [[thrown]] will remain lit, though the hero will automatically extinguish it upon [[picking up]] the torch. [[Monster]]s will not apply torches for themselves, but may use them as a weapon.
+A [[hero]] [[applying]] a torch will [[wield]] the torch and then light it, while applying a lit torch or wielding another item will extinguish the lit torch&mdash;only one torch from a stack can be lit at a time this way, and a hero cannot light a torch if they lack [[hand]]s, or else have a [[cursed]] item welded to their main hand. A lit torch that is [[dropped]] or [[thrown]] will remain lit, though the hero will automatically extinguish it upon [[picking up]] the torch.
-A torch can stay lit for 600 to 899 turns before it burns out, which uses up the item.{{refsrc|mkobj.c|530|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} A lit torch will illuminate a 3-square radius around it, as with a [[brass lantern]], [[oil lamp]] or [[magic candle]]:
+A lit torch will illuminate a 3-square radius around it, as with a [[brass lantern]], [[oil lamp]] or [[magic candle]]:
 {{lightradius|r=3}}
-As a weapon, a torch uses the [[club]] [[skill]] and deals 1d5 points of blunt damage to small monsters and 1d2 to large monsters&mdash;while lit, a torch deals 1 additional point of [[Fire (element)|fire]] damage against monsters without [[fire resistance]], plus +1d3 damage if that monster also has a [[vulnerability]] to fire (i.e., they have [[cold resistance]] but not fire resistance).{{refsrc|uhitm.c|1062|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} Fire damage from a lit torch has a chance of destroying [[potion]]s, [[scroll]]s and [[spellbook]]s in the target's inventory, with the potions releasing [[vapors]].
+A torch can stay lit for 600 to 899 turns before it burns out, and a burnt-out torch cannot be relit.{{refsrc|mkobj.c|530|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
 ==Strategy==

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    |name=torch
    |appearance=torch
-   |smalldmg=1d2+(1+(1d3))
+   |smalldmg=1d5+(1+(1d3))
-   |largedmg=1d5+(1+(1d3))
+   |largedmg=1d2+(1+(1d3))
    |tohit=<nowiki>+0</nowiki>
    |skill=club

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 ==Description==
-A [[hero]] applying a torch will [[wield]] the torch and then light it, while applying a lit torch or wielding another item will extinguish the lit torch&mdash;this means that a hero cannot light a torch if they lack [[hand]]s or else have [[cursed]] items welded to them. A lit torch that is [[dropped]] or [[thrown]] will remain lit, though the hero will automatically extinguish it upon [[picking up]] the torch.
+A [[hero]] applying a torch will [[wield]] the torch and then light it, while applying a lit torch or wielding another item will extinguish the lit torch&mdash;this means that a hero cannot light a torch if they lack [[hand]]s or else have [[cursed]] items welded to them. A lit torch that is [[dropped]] or [[thrown]] will remain lit, though the hero will automatically extinguish it upon [[picking up]] the torch. [[Monster]]s will not apply torches for themselves, but may use them as a weapon.
-A torch can stay lit for 600 to 899 turns before it burns out, hich uses up the item.{{refsrc|mkobj.c|530|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} A lit torch will illuminate a 3-square radius around it, as with a [[brass lantern]], [[oil lamp]] or [[magic candle]]:
+A torch can stay lit for 600 to 899 turns before it burns out, which uses up the item.{{refsrc|mkobj.c|530|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} A lit torch will illuminate a 3-square radius around it, as with a [[brass lantern]], [[oil lamp]] or [[magic candle]]:
 {{lightradius|r=3}}