Zouthern animal - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: formatting

2026-02-23T22:10:44Z

formatting

Umbire the Phantom: /* List of monsters by variant */ pothole

2026-02-22T06:04:34Z

‎List of monsters by variant: pothole

Umbire the Phantom: reorg

2024-02-19T13:49:32Z

reorg

Umbire the Phantom: likewise for the origin

2023-11-17T10:43:23Z

likewise for the origin

Ion frigate: explain the meaning of zouthern

2023-11-17T10:38:23Z

explain the meaning of zouthern

Umbire the Phantom: and finally SNIP

2023-11-16T17:57:20Z

and finally SNIP

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Umbire the Phantom: chance to:opportunity::chance of:probability - earmark for later copyedit also...

2023-10-29T10:02:21Z

chance to:opportunity::chance of:probability - earmark for later copyedit also...

Ion frigate: 4 is 1/3 the speed of an unhasted player

2022-10-08T09:39:22Z

4 is 1/3 the speed of an unhasted player

Ardub23: Ardub23 moved page Zouthern animals to Zouthern animal: Prefer singular titles – NHW:Style guide#Article names

2020-09-15T06:28:05Z

Ardub23 moved page Zouthern animals to Zouthern animal: Prefer singular titles – NHW:Style guide#Article names

Ardub23: Cleanup and added SpliceHack section

2020-05-10T06:00:50Z

Cleanup and added SpliceHack section

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-The '''zouthern animal''' is a [[monster class]] introduced in [[SLASH'EM]], and also appears in [[SlashTHEM]], [[SpliceHack]], and [[Hack'EM]]. It is represented by the lowercase [[z]] glyph ({{white|z}}). The zouthern animals are designated internally by the macro '''S_ZOUTHERN''', and represent mammals from the "zouthern" (southern) continent of Australia and nearby islands.
+{{tocright}}
-The [[zruty]], {{monsym|zruty}}, which is the only member of its [[Zruty (monster class)|monster class]] in ''[[NetHack]]'', is moved to the {{monclass|Y}} class.
+In all variants that include zouthern animals, the [[zruty]], {{monsym|zruty}}, is moved to the {{monclass|Y}} class: in ''[[NetHack]]'', the zruty is the only member of its [[Zruty (monster class)|monster class]].
 ==Common traits==
-With the exception of the Tasmanian devil, all zouthern animals may generate as peaceful towards [[neutral]] characters.
+Zouthern animals represent mammals from the "zouthern" (southern) continent of Australia and nearby islands. With the exception of the Tasmanian devil, all zouthern animals may generate as peaceful towards [[neutral]] [[hero]]es.
 ==List of monsters by variant==
-The exact list of monsters that make up the zouthern animals changes depending on the variant - the monster class as it initially appears in SLASH'EM contains the following monsters:
+The exact list of monsters that make up the zouthern animals changes depending on the variant.
 * {{monsymlink|echidna|variant=SLASH'EM}}
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 ===SpliceHack===
-SpliceHack adds one new monster to the monster class:
+In SpliceHack, the zouthern animal monster class contains all the monsters from SLASH'EM along with one additional monster:
 * {{yellow|z}} [[drop bear]]
 ==Origin==
 Zouthern animals are generally based on existing types of wildlife that inhabit the mainlands of Australia as well as its surrounding islands.
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 The exact list of monsters that make up the zouthern animals changes depending on the variant - the monster class as it initially appears in SLASH'EM contains the following monsters:
-* {{monsymlink|echidna}}
+* {{monsymlink|echidna|variant=SLASH'EM}}
 * {{monsymlink|platypus}}
 * {{monsymlink|koala}}

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 The [[zruty]], {{monsym|zruty}}, which is the only member of its [[Zruty (monster class)|monster class]] in ''[[NetHack]]'', is moved to the {{monclass|Y}} class.
 ==List of monsters by variant==
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 * {{yellow|z}} [[drop bear]]
 ==Origin==

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 ==Origin==
-Zouthern animals are generally based on real Australian wildlife.
+Zouthern animals are generally based on existing types of wildlife that inhabit the mainlands of Australia as well as its surrounding islands.
 {{stub}}
 {{slashem-7E7|offset=1}}

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−	The '''zouthern animal''' is a [[monster class]] introduced in [[SLASH'EM]], and also appears in [[SlashTHEM]], [[SpliceHack]], and [[Hack'EM]]. It is represented by the lowercase [[z]] glyph ({{white\|z}}). The zouthern animals are designated internally by the macro '''S_ZOUTHERN'''.	+	The '''zouthern animal''' is a [[monster class]] introduced in [[SLASH'EM]], and also appears in [[SlashTHEM]], [[SpliceHack]], and [[Hack'EM]]. It is represented by the lowercase [[z]] glyph ({{white\|z}}). The zouthern animals are designated internally by the macro '''S_ZOUTHERN''', and represent mammals from the "zouthern" (southern) continent of Australia and nearby islands.

	The [[zruty]], {{monsym\|zruty}}, which is the only member of its [[Zruty (monster class)\|monster class]] in ''[[NetHack]]'', is moved to the {{monclass\|Y}} class.		The [[zruty]], {{monsym\|zruty}}, which is the only member of its [[Zruty (monster class)\|monster class]] in ''[[NetHack]]'', is moved to the {{monclass\|Y}} class.

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:02, 29 October 2023
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−	'''Zouthern animals''' are a [[monster class]] added in [[SLASH'EM]], represented by the symbol {{white\|z}}. (Zruties, which previously occupied this glyph, are merged into the {{monclass\|Y}} class.) Zouthern animals are generally based on real Australian wildlife. All have a chance ~~to be~~ peaceful if you are [[neutral]], except for the Tasmanian devil.	+	'''Zouthern animals''' are a [[monster class]] added in [[SLASH'EM]], represented by the symbol {{white\|z}}. (Zruties, which previously occupied this glyph, are merged into the {{monclass\|Y}} class.) Zouthern animals are generally based on real Australian wildlife. All have a chance of generating as peaceful if you are [[neutral]], except for the Tasmanian devil.

	==List of zouthern animals==		==List of zouthern animals==

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   |reference=[[SLASH'EM_0.0.7E7F2/monst.c#line1872]]
 }}
-A koala poses no direct threat, possessing no physically damaging attacks of any sort.  Its calming touch will abort any active [[technique]]s, but is otherwise harmless.  However, other monsters affected by it will turn to peaceful (although some monsters may resist). It is thus a large threat to any pet, since a peaceful monster is no longer your pet, and some may be difficult to tame again, particularly [[polymorph]]ed pets. A pet koala, however, is very useful, since it can turn hostile monsters peaceful. They are somewhat slow and not overly strong, however. They can be tamed with [[Eucalyptus leaf|eucalyptus leaves]] and will not eat anything else.
+A koala poses no direct threat, possessing no physically damaging attacks of any sort.  Its calming touch will abort any active [[technique]]s, but is otherwise harmless.  However, other monsters affected by it will turn to peaceful (although some monsters may resist). It is thus a large threat to any pet, since a peaceful monster is no longer your pet, and some may be difficult to tame again, particularly [[polymorph]]ed pets. A pet koala, however, is very useful, since it can turn hostile monsters peaceful. They are quite slow and not overly strong, however. They can be tamed with [[Eucalyptus leaf|eucalyptus leaves]] and will not eat anything else.
 {{Clear}}

← Older revision	Revision as of 06:28, 15 September 2020
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-In [[SLASH'EM]], the monster glyph {{white|z}} is for [z]outhern or Australian animals, the zruty having been moved to the apelike {{white|Y}} monster class. Below is an overview of the monsters in this new class, all modeled mostly after real-world counterparts. All have a chance to be peaceful if you are [[neutral]], except for the Tasmanian devil.
+'''Zouthern animals''' are a [[monster class]] added in [[SLASH'EM]], represented by the symbol {{white|z}}. (Zruties, which previously occupied this glyph, are merged into the {{monclass|Y}} class.) Zouthern animals are generally based on real Australian wildlife. All have a chance to be peaceful if you are [[neutral]], except for the Tasmanian devil.
 ==Echidna==
-{{Template:Wikipedia
+==List of zouthern animals==
-| 1 = Echidna
+===Echidna===
-}}
+{{wikipedia|Echidna}}
 {{ monster
   |name=echidna
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   |reference=[[SLASH'EM_0.0.7E7F2/monst.c#line1854]]
 }}
-Echidnas are generally the first of the 'zouthern' animals seen; they are not terribly threatening, being rather slower than most animals, and doing comparatively little damage.
+Echidnas are generally the first of the zouthern animals seen; they are not terribly threatening, being rather slower than most animals and doing comparatively little damage.
 {{clear}}
 ==Platypus==
-{{Template:Wikipedia
+===Platypus===
-| 1 = Platypus
+{{wikipedia|Platypus}}
 {{ monster
   |name=platypus
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   |reference=[[SLASH'EM_0.0.7E7F2/monst.c#line1865]]
 }}
-A platypus is a slightly dangerous monster, having a poisonous kick. It is still somewhat slow, and can be easily taken out with [[Ranged weapon|ranged weapons]] if the poison is a problem.
+A platypus is a slightly dangerous monster, having a poisonous kick. It is still somewhat slow, and can be easily taken out with [[ranged weapon]]s if the poison is a problem.
-The real platypus is really poisonous. It has a poisonous sting at his hind legs.
+Real platypuses have a poisonous sting at their hind legs.
 {{clear}}
-==Koala==
+===Koala===
-{{Template:Wikipedia
+{{wikipedia|Koala}}
 {{ monster
   |name=koala
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   |reference=[[SLASH'EM_0.0.7E7F2/monst.c#line1872]]
 }}
-A koala poses no direct threat to [[you]], possessing no physically damaging attacks of any sort.  Its calming touch will abort any active [[technique]]s, but is otherwise harmless.  However, other monsters affected by it will turn to peaceful (although some monsters may resist). It is thus a large threat to any pet, since a peaceful monster is no longer your pet, and some may be difficult to tame again, particularly [[polymorph|polymorphed]] pets. A pet koala, however, is very useful, since it can turn hostile monsters peaceful. They are somewhat slow and not overly strong, however. They can be tamed with, and will only eat, [[Eucalyptus leaf|eucalyptus leaves]].
+A koala poses no direct threat, possessing no physically damaging attacks of any sort.  Its calming touch will abort any active [[technique]]s, but is otherwise harmless.  However, other monsters affected by it will turn to peaceful (although some monsters may resist). It is thus a large threat to any pet, since a peaceful monster is no longer your pet, and some may be difficult to tame again, particularly [[polymorph]]ed pets. A pet koala, however, is very useful, since it can turn hostile monsters peaceful. They are somewhat slow and not overly strong, however. They can be tamed with [[Eucalyptus leaf|eucalyptus leaves]] and will not eat anything else.
 {{Clear}}
-==Wombat==
+===Wombat===
-{{Template:Wikipedia
+{{wikipedia|Wombat}}
 {{ monster
   |name=wombat
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   |reference=[[SLASH'EM_0.0.7E7F2/monst.c#line1882]]
 }}
-A wombat is a rather unextraordinary monster, being roughly equivalent to a [[wolf]] in terms of difficulty, and having no particular distinguishing attributes.
+A wombat is a rather ordinary monster, being roughly equivalent to a [[wolf]] in terms of difficulty, and having no particular distinguishing attributes.
 {{clear}}
 ==Tasmanian devil==
-{{Template:Wikipedia
+===Tasmanian devil===
-| 1 = Tasmanian Devil
+{{wikipedia|Tasmanian devil}}
 {{ monster
   |name=Tasmanian devil
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   |reference=[[SLASH'EM_0.0.7E7F2/monst.c#line1894]]
 }}
-A Tasmanian devil can eat organic items and engulf non-organic ones, much in the manner of a [[gelatinous cube]]. This is likely a reference to [http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tasmanian_Devil_(Looney_Tunes) Taz] from Looney Tunes. Like most [[Monster (SLASH'EM)|SLASH'EM monsters]], it is somewhat more dangerous than vanilla monsters that appear at the same time.
+A Tasmanian devil can eat organic items and engulf non-organic ones, much in the manner of a [[gelatinous cube]]. This is likely a reference to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tasmanian_Devil_(Looney_Tunes) Taz] from ''Looney Tunes''. Like most [[Monster (SLASH'EM)|SLASH'EM monsters]], it is somewhat more dangerous than vanilla monsters that appear at the same time.
 {{clear}}
 ==Wallaby==
-{{Template:Wikipedia
+===Wallaby===
-| 1 = Wallaby
+{{wikipedia|Wallaby}}
 {{ monster
   |name=wallaby
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   |reference=[[SLASH'EM_0.0.7E7F2/monst.c#line1901]]
 }}
-A wallaby is a moderate danger, having a speed slightly greater than that of the player. It is roughly equivalent in danger to a [[unicorn]].
+A wallaby is a moderate danger, having a speed slightly greater than that of the player. It is about as dangerous as a [[unicorn]].
 {{clear}}
 ==Wallaroo==
-{{Template:Wikipedia
+===Wallaroo===
-| 1 = Wallaroo
+{{wikipedia|Wallaroo}}
 {{ monster
   |name=wallaroo
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 A wallaroo is somewhat of a threat during the midgame, owing to its tendency to hit reasonably hard and fast, and appear in small groups.
 {{clear}}
 ==Kangaroo==
-{{Template:Wikipedia
+===Kangaroo===
-| 1 = Kangaroo
+{{wikipedia|Kangaroo}}
 {{ monster
   |name=kangaroo
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   |reference=[[SLASH'EM_0.0.7E7F2/monst.c#line1918]]
 }}
-Kangaroos are quite a large threat through SLASH'EM's mid- and even late-game, since they hit very hard, are twice as fast as a player without [[speed]], and tend to appear in groups. Note that they have no [[magic resistance (monster)|magic resistance]], making [[sleep]] a very valid option against them.
+Kangaroos are quite a large threat through SLASH'EM's mid- and even late-game, since they hit very hard, are twice as fast as a player without [[speed]], and tend to appear in groups. However, they have no [[magic resistance (monster)|magic resistance]], making [[sleep]] a very valid option against them.
 [[Category:SLASH'EM monsters]]