Twoflower - Revision history

Ray Chason: Update for 5.0

2026-05-15T23:31:01Z

Update for 5.0

Umbire the Phantom: /* dNetHack */ copyedit

2026-02-21T07:19:43Z

‎dNetHack: copyedit

Umbire the Phantom: some touch-ups

2024-04-22T17:12:59Z

some touch-ups

Umbire the Phantom: AC is unchanged from vanilla

2024-02-29T04:35:32Z

AC is unchanged from vanilla

Umbire the Phantom: /* EvilHack */ pothole

2024-02-25T21:29:28Z

‎EvilHack: pothole

Umbire the Phantom: variants, history, etc.

2024-02-25T21:25:34Z

variants, history, etc.

Darth l33t: /* Generation */ use their real name

2024-02-25T21:05:39Z

‎Generation: use their real name

Umbire the Phantom: formatting + copyedit + update pass #1

2024-02-25T18:48:17Z

formatting + copyedit + update pass #1

Loggers: add info about 3.7 buffs to twoflower

2023-06-08T08:44:11Z

add info about 3.7 buffs to twoflower

Netzhack: /* Encyclopaedia entry */

2022-04-19T07:21:53Z

‎Encyclopaedia entry

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   |level=20
   |experience=581
-  |speed=12
+  |speed=15
   |AC=10
-  |MR=20
+  |MR=90
   |align=0
   |frequency=Unique
   |genocidable=No
-  |attacks=Weapon 1d6, weapon 1d6
+  |attacks=Weapon 4d10
   |weight=1450
   |nutr=400

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 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], Twoflower [[Monster starting inventory|always generates with]] a blessed [[pair of lenses]], a blessed +0 [[Hawaiian shirt]], blessed +0 [[Hawaiian shorts]], and a blessed +0 pair of [[low boots]]. He has [[automatic searching]] and [[poison resistance]] similar to player Tourists.
+In [[dNetHack]], Twoflower is [[always generated with]] a blessed [[pair of lenses]], a blessed +0 [[Hawaiian shirt]], a blessed +0 pair of [[Hawaiian shorts]], and a blessed +0 pair of [[low boots]]. He has [[automatic searching]] and [[poison resistance]] similar to player Tourists.
 ===xNetHack===

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 ==Generation==
-Twoflower resides within the walls of Ankh-Morpork, the [[Tourist quest]] home level, and occupies the [[throne]] in the northeastern-most room (the only one lacking a [[secret door]]).
+Twoflower resides within the walls of Ankh-Morpork, the [[Tourist quest]] home level, and occupies the [[throne]] in the northeastern-most room (which is the only one lacking a [[secret door]]).
 {{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|As part of {{commit|20cbadcf85544cf9d0c3f4e4200b2800bab49c8e}}, Twoflower [[Monster starting inventory|always generates with]] a +3 pair of [[low boots]] and a +3 [[Hawaiian shirt]].}}
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 ==Origin==
 {{wikipedia|Twoflower}}
-Twoflower is a recurring major character in the ''[[Discworld]]'' series of books by [[Sir Terry Pratchett]]. He is a native of the Agatean Empire on the Counterweight Continent. His name is most likely the result of a mistranslation by Rincewind: his real name is Billy (which was possibly rendered as Bi-Lily = "two flower"). Twoflower becomes the first tourist ever on the Discworld: he first visits the city of Ankh-Morpork in ''[[Wikipedia:The Colour of Magic|The Colour of Magic]]'', where he meets the inept wizard Rincewind and hires him as a guide.
+Twoflower is a recurring major character in the ''[[Discworld]]'' series of books by [[Sir Terry Pratchett]]. He is a native of the Agatean Empire on the Counterweight Continent. Twoflower's name is most likely the result of a mistranslation by Rincewind: his real name is Billy, which was possibly rendered as Bi-Lily ("two flower"). Twoflower becomes the first tourist ever on the Discworld when he visits the city of Ankh-Morpork in ''[[Wikipedia:The Colour of Magic|The Colour of Magic]]'', where he meets the inept wizard Rincewind and hires him as a guide.
-Optimistic but naive, Twoflower often runs into danger, certain that nothing bad will happen to him since he is not directly involved. He also believes in the fundamental goodness of human nature and their ability to resolve all problems with good will and cooperation (which Rincewind believes to be a sign of idiocy). Due to not understanding the Agatean/Ankh-Morpork exchange rate, Twoflower often overpays for for small items and minor services with enough wealth to buy a sizable fraction of the city: in one instance, he introduces the concept of insurance to Ankh-Morpork, which the landlord of the Broken Drum tavern used to his advantage when both the tavern and city are both consumed by flame - the policy allowed the tavern to be rebuilt as the Mended Drum.
+Optimistic but naive, Twoflower often runs into danger, certain that nothing bad will happen to him since he is not directly involved. He also believes in the fundamental goodness of human nature and their ability to resolve all problems with good will and cooperation (which Rincewind believes to be a sign of idiocy). Due to not understanding the Agatean/Ankh-Morpork exchange rate, Twoflower often overpays for small items and minor services with enough wealth to buy a sizable fraction of the city: in one instance, he introduces the concept of insurance to Ankh-Morpork, which the landlord of the Broken Drum tavern uses to his advantage when both the tavern and city are both consumed by flame - the insurance policy allows the tavern to be rebuilt as the Mended Drum.
 In the first two ''Discworld'' novels, Twoflower is followed around by the Luggage, a homicidally vicious travel chest which moves on hundreds of little legs and carries his belongings. Twoflower also has a rich imagination and is able to summon an obedient dragon named "Ninereeds" through his mind, which has saved his and Rincewind's life at least once during the series. The Empire Twoflower comes from traditionally believes (to the point of official decree) that the world outside of the Empire is a hellish wasteland populated by "bloodsucking vampire ghosts": a book relating his journey across the Discworld is considered a revolutionary pamphlet in the Empire, and in ''[[Wikipedia:Interesting Times|Interesting Times]]'' he is eventually promoted to the rank of Grand Vizier of the Empire, under Emperor Cohen.
 ==Variants==
-Some variants make Twoflower and other quest leaders stronger to accommodate changes to the Quest and its entry mechanics, and these changes may be incorporated into upcoming versions of ''NetHack'' or else be borrowed from them.
+Some variants make Twoflower and other quest leaders stronger to accommodate changes to the Quest and its entry mechanics, and these changes may be incorporated into upcoming versions of ''NetHack'' or else borrowed from them.
 ===SporkHack===
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 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], Twoflower [[Monster starting inventory|always generates with]] blessed lenses, a blessed +0 [[Hawaiian shirt]], blessed +0 [[Hawaiian shorts]], and a blessed +0 pair of [[low boots]]. He has [[automatic searching]] and [[poison resistance]] similar to player Tourists.
+In [[dNetHack]], Twoflower [[Monster starting inventory|always generates with]] a blessed [[pair of lenses]], a blessed +0 [[Hawaiian shirt]], blessed +0 [[Hawaiian shorts]], and a blessed +0 pair of [[low boots]]. He has [[automatic searching]] and [[poison resistance]] similar to player Tourists.
 ===xNetHack===

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 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], Twoflower has an effective [[AC]] of 10, with no points in any type of AC.
+In [[dNetHack]], Twoflower [[Monster starting inventory|always generates with]] blessed lenses, a blessed +0 [[Hawaiian shirt]], blessed +0 [[Hawaiian shorts]], and a blessed +0 pair of [[low boots]]. He has [[automatic searching]] and [[poison resistance]] similar to player Tourists.
 ===xNetHack===

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 In [[EvilHack]], Twoflower's stats and resistances are improved as in SporkHack, minus the flight.
-Twoflower always generates with a [[Hawaiian shirt]] and an [[expensive camera]]. If [[The Platinum Yendorian Express Card]] is successfully [[wish]]ed for by a non-Tourist, there is a {{frac|x|x+1}} chance (where ''x'' is the amount of previous [[artifact]] wishes) of a hostile Twoflower generating adjacent to the character with the artifact in his possession.
+Twoflower always generates with a Hawaiian shirt and an [[expensive camera]]. If [[The Platinum Yendorian Express Card]] is successfully [[wish]]ed for by a non-Tourist, there is a {{frac|x|x+1}} chance (where ''x'' is the amount of previous [[artifact]] wishes) of a hostile Twoflower generating adjacent to the character with the artifact in his possession.
 All of the above information also applies to [[Hack'EM]].

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 {{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|As part of {{commit|20cbadcf85544cf9d0c3f4e4200b2800bab49c8e}}, Twoflower [[Monster starting inventory|always generates with]] a +3 pair of [[low boots]] and a +3 [[Hawaiian shirt]].}}
 ==Origin==
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 In the first two ''Discworld'' novels, Twoflower is followed around by the Luggage, a homicidally vicious travel chest which moves on hundreds of little legs and carries his belongings. Twoflower also has a rich imagination and is able to summon an obedient dragon named "Ninereeds" through his mind, which has saved his and Rincewind's life at least once during the series. The Empire Twoflower comes from traditionally believes (to the point of official decree) that the world outside of the Empire is a hellish wasteland populated by "bloodsucking vampire ghosts": a book relating his journey across the Discworld is considered a revolutionary pamphlet in the Empire, and in ''[[Wikipedia:Interesting Times|Interesting Times]]'' he is eventually promoted to the rank of Grand Vizier of the Empire, under Emperor Cohen.
-==Encyclopaedia entry==
+==Variants==
 {{encyclopedia|
 "Rincewind!"

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 {{monster
   |name=Twoflower
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   |reference=[[monst.c#line3160]]
 }}
-{{questmon|Twoflower|Tourist|leader}}
+{{questmon|Twoflower|Tourist|leader}} He is a [[strong]], [[omnivorous]] [[Human (monster attribute)|human]] that can be seen via [[infravision]].
-==Strategy==
+Twoflower has two weapon attacks.
-The changed stats are as follows:
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Per {{commit|20cbadcf85544cf9d0c3f4e4200b2800bab49c8e}}, killing quest leaders no longer makes the game [[unwinnable]], and Twoflower and other quest leaders are given stat buffs and additional equipment to compensate. Twoflower's [[speed]] becomes 15, his [[Magic resistance (monster)|MR score]] becomes 90, and he has a single 4d10 weapon attack.}}
-Twoflower also starts with a +3 pair of [[walking shoes]] and a +3 [[Hawaiian shirt]].
+==Generation==
-}}
+Twoflower resides within the walls of Ankh-Morpork, the [[Tourist quest]] home level, and occupies the [[throne]] in the northeastern-most room (the only one lacking a [[secret door]]).
 ==Origin==
-Like much of the Tourist role, Twoflower is inspired by [[Terry Pratchett]]'s ''[[wikipedia:Discworld|Discworld]]'' books, in this case a major character of the same name who is also a tourist.
+{{wikipedia|Twoflower}}
 ==Encyclopaedia entry==
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 |[ The Colour of Magic, by Terry Pratchett ]
 }}
-{{nethack-364}}
+{{nethack-367}}

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 {{encyclopedia|
 "Rincewind!"
-Twoflower sprang off the bed.  The wizard jumped back,
+Twoflower sprang off the bed.  The wizard jumped back, wrenching his features into a smile.
-wrenching his features into a smile.
+"My dear chap, right on time!  We'll just have lunch, and then I'm sure you've got a wonderful programme lined up for this afternoon!"
 "Er --"
 "That's great!"
-Rincewind took a deep breath.  "Look," he said desperately,
+Rincewind took a deep breath.  "Look," he said desperately, "let's eat somewhere else.  There's been a bit of a fight down below."
 "A tavern brawl?  Why didn't you wake me up?"
 "Well, you see, I - _what_?"
-"I thought I made myself clear this morning, Rincewind.  I
+"I thought I made myself clear this morning, Rincewind.  I want to see genuine Morporkian life - the slave market, the Whore Pits, the Temple of Small Gods, the Beggar's Guild... and a genuine tavern brawl."  A faint note of suspicion entered Twoflower's voice.  "You _do_ have them, don't you? You know, people swinging on chandeliers, swordfights over the table, the sort of thing Hrun the Barbarian and the Weasel are always getting involved in.  You know -- _excitement_."
 |[ The Colour of Magic, by Terry Pratchett ]
 }}
 {{nethack-364}}