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Ray Chason: Update the tile

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Ais523: /* Generation */ pipe through disambig

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Gregony: typo

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Umbire the Phantom: potholes et. al.

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potholes et. al.

Phol ende wodan: 3.7: vrocks are also green

2024-12-19T03:49:58Z

3.7: vrocks are also green

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Umbire the Phantom: formatting + copyedit pass

2024-12-10T01:45:58Z

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Umbire the Phantom: potholes

2024-05-08T17:53:14Z

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2024-05-08T17:52:31Z

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Umbire the Phantom: typo, potholes, earmark for re-formatting

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 {{monster
   |difficulty=11
   |level=8

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 Vrocks are among the demons that can be generated in a [[graveyard]] at level creation.
-Vrocks are eligible for [[gating]] by other major demons, and may appear as hostile [[minion]]s of a chaotic [[god]] or [[Moloch]].
+Vrocks are eligible for [[demon gating|gating]] by other major demons, and may appear as hostile [[minion]]s of a chaotic [[god]] or [[Moloch]].
 Vrocks [[Corpseless|do not leave a corpse]] upon death.

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 A vrock has four claw attacks and a bite attack, and possesses [[fire resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[drain resistance]], and [[death resistance]] like other demons.
-Vrocks are [[poisonous]] to consume, which primarily comes up if they are [[digest]]ed by another mnster.
+Vrocks are [[poisonous]] to consume, which primarily comes up if they are [[digest]]ed by another monster.
 {{upcoming|3.7.0|Per {{commit|4b525374d039420916be2f002f5d32a98c046996}}, vrocks can emit a plume of [[poison cloud]]s when [[scared]]. They are now colored green: {{green|&}}.}}

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   |frequency=2
   |genocidable=No
-  |attacks=Claw 1d4, claw 1d4, claw 1d8, claw 1d8, bite 1d6
+  |attacks=Claw 1d4 physical, claw 1d4 physical, claw 1d8 physical, claw 1d8 physical, bite 1d6 physical
   |weight=1450
   |nutr=400
   |size=Large
-  |resistances=Fire, poison
+  |resistances=fire resistance, poison resistance
   |resistances conveyed=None
   |attributes={{attributes|A vrock|pois=1|demon=1|stalk=1|hostile=1|nasty=1|infravisible=1|infravision=1|nocorpse=1|hell=1|sgroup=1}}
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   |nutr=400
   |size=large
-  |resistances=[[fire]], [[poison]]
+  |resistances=[[fire resistance]], [[poison resistance]]
-  |resistances conveyed=[[fire]], [[cold]]
+  |resistances conveyed=[[fire resistance]], [[cold resistance]]
   |attributes={{attributes|A vrock|fly=1|pois=1|demon=1|hostile=1|stalk=1|nasty=1|strong=1|collect=1|infravision=1|infravisible=1|hell=1|sgroup=1|nocorpse=1|death=1|traitor=1|notame=1
   }}

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 Vrocks are [[poisonous]] to consume, which primarily comes up if they are [[digest]]ed by another mnster.
-{{upcoming|3.7.0|Per {{commit|4b525374d039420916be2f002f5d32a98c046996}}, vrocks can emit a plume of [[poison cloud]]s when [[scared]].}}
+{{upcoming|3.7.0|Per {{commit|4b525374d039420916be2f002f5d32a98c046996}}, vrocks can emit a plume of [[poison cloud]]s when [[scared]]. They are now colored green: {{green|&}}.}}
 ==Generation==

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 }}
-A '''vrock''', {{monsym|vrock}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The vrock is a [[major demon]] that has [[infravision]] and can be seen via infravision, and can [[follow]] the [[player]] character to other levels if it is adjacent.
+A '''vrock''', {{monsym|vrock}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The vrock is a [[major demon]] that has [[infravision]] and can be seen via infravision, and can [[follow]] the [[hero]] to other levels if they are adjacent.
-A vrock has four claw attacks and a bite attack, and possesses [[fire resistance]] and [[poison resistance]] like other demons.
+A vrock has four claw attacks and a bite attack, and possesses [[fire resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[drain resistance]], and [[death resistance]] like other demons.
 Vrocks are [[poisonous]] to consume, which primarily comes up if they are [[digest]]ed by another mnster.
-{{upcoming|3.7.0|Per {{commit|4b525374d039420916be2f002f5d32a98c046996}}, vrocks can now emit a plume of [[poison cloud]]s when fleeing, similar to the [[scroll of stinking cloud]].}}
+{{upcoming|3.7.0|Per {{commit|4b525374d039420916be2f002f5d32a98c046996}}, vrocks can emit a plume of [[poison cloud]]s when [[scared]].}}
 ==Generation==
-Vrocks are randomly generated only in [[Gehennom]], and may be created in small [[group]]s of 2-4 {{frac|2}} of the time; they may also be among the demons generated when a [[graveyard]] is created. The vrock is also a valid [[polymorph]] form, and so may appear in other branches of the dungeon due to [[polymorph trap]]s.
+Randomly generated vrocks are always created hostile, and are randomly generated only in [[Gehennom]], where they may be created in small [[group]]s of 2-4 {{frac|2}} of the time.
-Vrocks are eligible for [[gating]] by other major demons, and may appear as [[minion]]s of a chaotic [[god]] or [[Moloch]].
+Vrocks are among the demons that can be generated in a [[graveyard]] at level creation.
 ==Strategy==
-Vrocks have a decent [[AC]] of 0, move at the same [[speed]] as an un-hasted, unburdened hero and possess five attacks per turn. Despite their relative weakness compared to other demons, these make vrocks potentially deadly to a player facing them early due to polymorph traps: they are notorious for gating in even more vrocks, potentially filling the area and cornering you. Though a decently enchanted weapon and solid AC can be enough, the quicker you can eliminate an unexpected vrock, the better; they are much easier to deal with in Gehennom, by which point you will have much more AC and a highly enchanted blessed and/or silver weapon.
+Vrocks have a decent [[AC]] of 0 and five attacks per round, and move at the same [[speed]] as an un-hasted and unburdened hero. Despite their relative weakness compared to other demons, vrocks are potentially deadly to a hero that encounters one early from a [[polymorph trap]]s, and like other demons can gate in even more vrocks to potentially corner you. Though a decently enchanted weapon and solid AC can be enough, the quicker you can eliminate an unexpected vrock, the better. Vrocks are much easier to deal with in Gehennom, by which point you will have much more AC and a highly-enchanted blessed and/or silver weapon.
 ==History==
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 ==Origin==
-Vrocks (pronounced: /vrɑːkz/, ''vrahkz'') originate from ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'', where they were also known as "type I demons"; they are described as bestial and appear as crosses between humanoids and vultures, as indicated by their tile and encyclopedia entry. Vrocks are brutish demons that enjoy fighting, and are capricious and selfish even by the standards of other demons – nonetheless, small flocks are more than capable of coordination and group tactics.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161031212919/http://archive.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/tt/20060606a Minions of the Abyss (Part 1): Winning Tactics Against Vrocks] by Eric Cagle</ref>
+Vrocks (pronounced: /vrɑːkz/, ''vrahkz'') originate from ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'', where they were also known as "type I demons" in the ''Monster Manual'' of the 1st edition. Vrocks are described as bestial and appear as crosses between humanoids and vultures, as indicated by their tile and encyclopedia entry. Vrocks are brutish demons that enjoy fighting, and are capricious and selfish even by the standards of other demons – nonetheless, small flocks are more than capable of coordination and group tactics.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161031212919/http://archive.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/tt/20060606a Minions of the Abyss (Part 1): Winning Tactics Against Vrocks] by Eric Cagle</ref>
 Vrocks can emit bloodcurdling screeches loud enough to cause nearby victims physical pain and daze them; this is employed as a means of securing escape rather than an offensive tool. Vrocks can also release clouds of tiny poisonous spores from their wings that grew into thick vine-like structures after burrowing under the skin of those nearby.
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 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]] and [[notdNetHack]], vrocks are significantly buffed: their base experience is increased, and while they have three attacks instead of five, the attacks themselves are stronger and include a weapon attack, a claw attack, and a bite attack.
+In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notdNetHack]], vrocks are significantly buffed: their base experience is increased, and while they have three attacks instead of five, the attacks themselves are stronger and include a weapon attack, a claw attack, and a bite attack.
 Vrocks are described as more animal-like to reflect their vulture-like features; they are [[strong]] and capable of using [[polearm]]s in melee, and all 10 points of AC are in the "natural" category. They can also emit a [[stun]]-inducing shriek while retreating.
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-==Encyclopaedia entry==
+==Encyclopedia entry==
 {{encyclopedia|
 The vrock is one of the weaker forms of demon.  It resembles a cross between a human being and a vulture and does physical damage by biting and by using the claws on both its arms and feet.

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 }}
-A '''vrock''', {{monsym|vrock}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The vrock is a [[major demon]] that has [[infravision]], can be seen via infravision and will follow the [[player]] character to other levels if it is adjacent.
+A '''vrock''', {{monsym|vrock}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The vrock is a [[major demon]] that has [[infravision]] and can be seen via infravision, and can [[follow]] the [[player]] character to other levels if it is adjacent.
-{{upcoming|3.7.0|Per [https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/commit/4b525374d039420916be2f002f5d32a98c046996 commit 4b52537]: vrocks can now emit a plume of [[poison cloud]]s when fleeing, similar to the [[scroll of stinking cloud]].}}
+A vrock has four claw attacks and a bite attack, and possesses [[fire resistance]] and [[poison resistance]] like other demons.
 ==Generation==
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 ==Variants==
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 SLASH'EM|{{monster
   |difficulty=11
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   |reference=[[SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2/monst.c#line4115]]
 }}
 |-|
 dNetHack|{{monster
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   |reference=[https://github.com/Chris-plus-alphanumericgibberish/dNAO/blob/compat-3.21.1/src/monst.c#L6043 dNetHack src/monst.c, line 6043]
 }}
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 ==References==
 <references/>
-{{nethack-366}}
+{{nethack-367}}
 [[Category:Monsters]]

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-A '''vrock''', {{monsym|vrock}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The vrock is a [[major demon]] that has [[infravsion]], can be seen via infravision and will follow the [[player]] character to other levels if it is adjacent.
+A '''vrock''', {{monsym|vrock}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The vrock is a [[major demon]] that has [[infravision]], can be seen via infravision and will follow the [[player]] character to other levels if it is adjacent.
 {{upcoming|3.7.0|Per [https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/commit/4b525374d039420916be2f002f5d32a98c046996 commit 4b52537]: vrocks can now emit a plume of [[poison cloud]]s when fleeing, similar to the [[scroll of stinking cloud]].}}
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 * A vrock generates in The Temple of Moloch's main area on level creation, as in SLASH'EM.
-* A vrock is generated on the Mordor Fortress floor of the [[Mordor Ruins Quest|Mordor Ruins]] [[Chaos quest (dNethack)|Chaos Quest]].
+* A vrock is generated on the Mordor Fortress floor of the [[Mordor Ruins Quest|Mordor Ruins]] [[Chaos Quest (dNetHack)|Chaos Quest]].
 * Many are generated on the third variant map of Brine Flats's third floor within Gehennom.
 * The vaults of [[Lolth]] have four vrocks within the "upstairs" portal room.