User:Chris/dNetHack/dNethack Roles - Revision history

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	The [[Pirate]] is a role added in the Pirate Role patch, which was developed using [http://bilious.alt.org/?56 Nephi's preliminary Pirate patch] as a base.		The [[Pirate]] is a role added in the Pirate Role patch, which was developed using [http://bilious.alt.org/?56 Nephi's preliminary Pirate patch] as a base.

	Pirates are a melee focused class that may have trouble finding a good weapon. Their first sacrifice gift is ~~the~~ [[Marauder's Map]], and their crowning gift is an artifact cutlass (scimitar), [[Reaver]]. Their default pet is either a [[Parrot (dNetHack)\|parrot]] or a [[monkey]].		Pirates are a melee focused class that may have trouble finding a good weapon. Their first sacrifice gift is [[The Marauder's Map (dNetHack)\|the Marauder's Map]], and their crowning gift is an artifact cutlass (scimitar), [[Reaver]]. Their default pet is either a [[Parrot (dNetHack)\|parrot]] or a [[monkey]].

	The [[Marauder's Map]] can be invoked to detect all items and artifacts on the current dungeon level. Pirates don't receive artifacts (other than the Map) as a reward for sacrificing, so they will need to keep their eyes open for good artifacts as they explore the dungeon.		The [[Marauder's Map]] can be invoked to detect all items and artifacts on the current dungeon level. Pirates don't receive artifacts (other than the Map) as a reward for sacrificing, so they will need to keep their eyes open for good artifacts as they explore the dungeon.

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2025-10-18T17:22:13Z

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	The [[Pirate]] is a role added in the Pirate Role patch, which was developed using [http://bilious.alt.org/?56 Nephi's preliminary Pirate patch] as a base.		The [[Pirate]] is a role added in the Pirate Role patch, which was developed using [http://bilious.alt.org/?56 Nephi's preliminary Pirate patch] as a base.

	Pirates are a melee focused class that may have trouble finding a good weapon. Their first sacrifice gift is the [[Marauder's Map]], and their crowning gift is an artifact cutlass (scimitar), [[Reaver]]. Their default pet is either a [[parrot]] or a [[monkey]].		Pirates are a melee focused class that may have trouble finding a good weapon. Their first sacrifice gift is the [[Marauder's Map]], and their crowning gift is an artifact cutlass (scimitar), [[Reaver]]. Their default pet is either a [[Parrot (dNetHack)\|parrot]] or a [[monkey]].

	The [[Marauder's Map]] can be invoked to detect all items and artifacts on the current dungeon level. Pirates don't receive artifacts (other than the Map) as a reward for sacrificing, so they will need to keep their eyes open for good artifacts as they explore the dungeon.		The [[Marauder's Map]] can be invoked to detect all items and artifacts on the current dungeon level. Pirates don't receive artifacts (other than the Map) as a reward for sacrificing, so they will need to keep their eyes open for good artifacts as they explore the dungeon.

ScienceBall: /* Binder */ Fix Binder link

2024-02-29T13:46:00Z

Binder: Fix Binder link

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	=== Binder ===		=== Binder ===

	The [[~~Binder_(role_in_dNethack)\|~~Binder]] is a new role added directly to dNethack. Binders are a new type of spellcaster, that conduct rituals and follow special conducts in return for power. They face a difficult early game, though they can eventually achieve great power.		The [[Binder]] is a new role added directly to dNethack. Binders are a new type of spellcaster, that conduct rituals and follow special conducts in return for power. They face a difficult early game, though they can eventually achieve great power.

	The Binder is based on the class of the same name from the DnD 3.5 ''Tome of Magic''. ''Tome of Magic Binders'' were, in turn, based on medieval magical traditions like that found in the ''Lesser Key of Solomon''. The abilities of dnethack Binders are almost completely dependent on which spirits they have bound.		The Binder is based on the class of the same name from the DnD 3.5 ''Tome of Magic''. ''Tome of Magic Binders'' were, in turn, based on medieval magical traditions like that found in the ''Lesser Key of Solomon''. The abilities of dnethack Binders are almost completely dependent on which spirits they have bound.

Chris: /* Binder */

2015-05-21T20:37:38Z

Binder

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	=== Binder ===		=== Binder ===

	The [[~~User:Chris/dNetHack/dNethack_Roles/Binder~~\|Binder]] is a new role added directly to dNethack. Binders are a new type of spellcaster, that conduct rituals and follow special conducts in return for power. They face a difficult early game, though they can eventually achieve great power.		The [[Binder_(role_in_dNethack)\|Binder]] is a new role added directly to dNethack. Binders are a new type of spellcaster, that conduct rituals and follow special conducts in return for power. They face a difficult early game, though they can eventually achieve great power.

	The Binder is based on the class of the same name from the DnD 3.5 ''Tome of Magic''. ''Tome of Magic Binders'' were, in turn, based on medieval magical traditions like that found in the ''Lesser Key of Solomon''. The abilities of dnethack Binders are almost completely dependent on which spirits they have bound.		The Binder is based on the class of the same name from the DnD 3.5 ''Tome of Magic''. ''Tome of Magic Binders'' were, in turn, based on medieval magical traditions like that found in the ''Lesser Key of Solomon''. The abilities of dnethack Binders are almost completely dependent on which spirits they have bound.

Chris: /* Planned */ WtW

2015-01-28T04:48:48Z

Planned: WtW

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	== Planned ==		== Planned ==

			=== Worm that Walks ===

			Worms that Walk will be able to take over from dead characters that they run across, and can also occupy and revive monster corpses.

	=== Time Traveler ===		=== Time Traveler ===

Chris at 04:47, 28 January 2015

2015-01-28T04:47:14Z

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	Their quest artifact is an artifact opera cloak (vampires) or ornamental cope (non-vampires). Note that this means that the base type of the Noble quest artifact changes from game to game.		Their quest artifact is an artifact opera cloak (vampires) or ornamental cope (non-vampires). Note that this means that the base type of the Noble quest artifact changes from game to game.

	== ~~Planned~~ ==		=== Elf Quests ===

			Elf Rangers, Noblemen, Priests, and Wizards all receive a single, shared quest, the Elf quest.

	=== Drow Quests ===		=== Drow Quests ===

	Drow ~~should~~ receive a quest based on their gender instead of their role. Once on the quest, they may choose to change alignments and assassinate their quest leader instead of their nemesis.		Drow Rangers, Rogues, Priests, and Wizards receive a quest based on their gender instead of their role. Once on the quest, they may choose to change alignments and assassinate their quest leader instead of their nemesis.

			Drow Nobles receive a more normal quest based on gender.

			== Planned ==

	=== Time Traveler ===		=== Time Traveler ===

Chris: /* Drow Quests */

2014-11-08T21:38:35Z

Drow Quests

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	=== Drow Quests ===		=== Drow Quests ===

	Drow should receive a quest based on their gender instead of their role. Once on the quest, they may choose to change alignments and assassinate their quest leader instead of their ~~the~~ nemesis.		Drow should receive a quest based on their gender instead of their role. Once on the quest, they may choose to change alignments and assassinate their quest leader instead of their nemesis.

	=== Time Traveler ===		=== Time Traveler ===

Chris: /* Implemented */

2014-06-03T23:56:48Z

Implemented

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	== Implemented ==		== Implemented ==

			=== Binder ===

			The [[User:Chris/dNetHack/dNethack_Roles/Binder\|Binder]] is a new role added directly to dNethack. Binders are a new type of spellcaster, that conduct rituals and follow special conducts in return for power. They face a difficult early game, though they can eventually achieve great power.

			The Binder is based on the class of the same name from the DnD 3.5 ''Tome of Magic''. ''Tome of Magic Binders'' were, in turn, based on medieval magical traditions like that found in the ''Lesser Key of Solomon''. The abilities of dnethack Binders are almost completely dependent on which spirits they have bound.

	=== Convict ===		=== Convict ===

	The [[Convict]] is a role added in the Convict Role patch. It was designed to be more difficult than [[Tourist]] ([[Role difficulty\|statistically]] the most difficult class in [[vanilla]] NetHack), a goal at which it succeeds handily.		The [[Convict]] is a role added in the Convict Role patch, by Karl Garrison. It was designed to be more difficult than [[Tourist]]; ([[Role difficulty\|statistically]] the most difficult class in [[vanilla]] NetHack), a goal at which it succeeds handily.

	=== Pirate ===		=== Pirate ===
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	Their quest artifact is an artifact opera cloak (vampires) or ornamental cope (non-vampires). Note that this means that the base type of the Noble quest artifact changes from game to game.		Their quest artifact is an artifact opera cloak (vampires) or ornamental cope (non-vampires). Note that this means that the base type of the Noble quest artifact changes from game to game.

	~~=== Binder ===~~

	The [[User:Chris/dNetHack/dNethack_Roles/Binder\|Binder]] is based on the class of the same name from the DnD 3.5 ''Tome of Magic''. ''Tome of Magic Binders'' were, in turn, based on medieval magical traditions like that found in the ''Lesser Key of Solomon''. The abilities of dnethack Binders are almost completely dependent on which spirits they have bound.

	== Planned ==		== Planned ==

Chris: Move binder into implemented roles

2014-06-03T23:05:50Z

Move binder into implemented roles

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	Their quest artifact is an artifact opera cloak (vampires) or ornamental cope (non-vampires). Note that this means that the base type of the Noble quest artifact changes from game to game.		Their quest artifact is an artifact opera cloak (vampires) or ornamental cope (non-vampires). Note that this means that the base type of the Noble quest artifact changes from game to game.

	~~== Planned ==~~

	=== Binder ===		=== Binder ===

	The Binder is based on the class of the same name from the DnD 3.5 ''Tome of Magic''. Binders ~~are~~ based on medieval magical traditions like that found in the ''Lesser Key of Solomon'' ~~(indeed, most of the vestiges found in the ''Tome of Magic'' are based on demons from the ''Lesser Key'')~~. ~~Their~~ abilities are almost completely dependent on which spirits they have bound.		The [[User:Chris/dNetHack/dNethack_Roles/Binder\|Binder]] is based on the class of the same name from the DnD 3.5 ''Tome of Magic''. ''Tome of Magic Binders'' were, in turn, based on medieval magical traditions like that found in the ''Lesser Key of Solomon''. The abilities of dnethack Binders are almost completely dependent on which spirits they have bound.

	~~[[User:Chris/dNetHack/dNethack_Roles/Spirits\|List of Spirits]]~~		== Planned ==

	=== Drow Quests ===		=== Drow Quests ===

Chris: /* Noble */

2014-02-03T03:46:38Z

Noble

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	The [[User:Chris/dNetHack/dNethack_Roles/Noble\|Noble]] is a role added directly to dnethack. Humans, incantifiers, and vampires can be Nobles. Nobles are a melee-focused role that specializes in one-handed weapons. They can engage in some spellcasting if their ability scores are good enough.		The [[User:Chris/dNetHack/dNethack_Roles/Noble\|Noble]] is a role added directly to dnethack. Humans, incantifiers, and vampires can be Nobles. Nobles are a melee-focused role that specializes in one-handed weapons. They can engage in some spellcasting if their ability scores are good enough.

	Nobles begin with a +2 rapier, +1 gloves, and +1 leather cloak. Noblemen start with a ruffled shirt ~~(granting +1 to charisma).~~ Noblewomen start ~~wearing~~ a set of Victorian underwear~~, which grants +2 to charisma and MC3, but which deducts approximately 4 points of AC (the precise amount deducted depends on other armor worn and on the dexterity bonus to AC)~~ Their starting pet is a saddled pony.		Nobles begin with a +2 rapier, +1 gloves, and +1 leather cloak. Noblemen start with a ruffled shirt, while Noblewomen start with a set of Victorian underwear. Their starting pet is a saddled pony.

	Nobles have an automatic first gift, the Rod of Lordly Might.		Nobles have an automatic first gift, the Rod of Lordly Might.