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A '''bell''' is a type of [[tool]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is an [[atonal instrument]] that is made of copper.
 
A '''bell''' is a type of [[tool]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is an [[atonal instrument]] that is made of copper.
  
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The [[Bell of Opening]] is a distinct type of bell with its own item type and appearance.
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The [[Bell of Opening]] appears as a "silver bell" when [[Identification|unidentified]], but both the item and its base type are distinct from a regular bell.
  
 
==Generation==
 
==Generation==
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In addition to random generation, general [[store]]s and hardware stores can sell bells.
 
In addition to random generation, general [[store]]s and hardware stores can sell bells.
  
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A [[headstone]] that reads "Saved by the bell!" will always have a bell on its square.{{refsrc|mklev.c|1394}}
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{{frac|10}} of randomly generated [[headstone]]s will read "Saved by the bell!" and have a bell placed on its square.{{refsrc|src/mklev.c|1646|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mklev.c|1659|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mklev.c|1685|nethack=3.6.7}}
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
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[[Apply]]ing a non-cursed bell makes [[noise]] that wakes nearby [[sleeping]] monsters and calls [[pet]]s. A cursed bell has the same effect, but has a {{frac|4}} chance (25%) of summoning a random [[nymph]] instead if none of them are [[extinct]] or [[genocided]], with a {{frac|7|100}} chance (7%) of the bell breaking after generating the monster - a nymph summoned by bell is created without a starting inventory. If a cursed bell summons a nymph without breaking, there is a {{frac|3}} chance of the nymph being [[fast]] and a {{frac|3}} chance of the character being paralyzed for 2 turns.{{refsrc|apply.c|771}}
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[[Apply]]ing a non-cursed bell makes [[noise]] that wakes nearby [[sleeping]] monsters and calls [[pet]]s. A cursed bell has the same effect, but instead has a {{frac|4}} chance (25%) of summoning a random [[nymph]] without their [[Monster starting inventory|starting inventory]] provided none of them are [[extinct]] or [[genocided]].{{refsrc|src/apply.c|1039|nethack=3.6.7}} There is a {{frac|7|100}} chance (7%) of the bell breaking after generating the monster, and otherwise there is a {{frac|3}} chance of the summoned nymph being [[fast]] and a {{frac|3}} chance of the character being paralyzed for 2 turns.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|1047|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/apply.c|1052|nethack=3.6.7}}
  
 
==Strategy==
 
==Strategy==
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Bells tend to have very little use in most games, since a [[tin whistle]] is often sufficient for pets. A cursed bell may be viable in some cases where a character wants to get rid of a cursed piece of armor or other item stuck to their person, with the other valuable items stashed nearby. Otherwise, bells are either ignored or carried to sell at a shop.
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Bells tend to have very little use in most games, since a [[tin whistle]] is often sufficient for pets while being much lighter in [[weight]]. A cursed bell may be viable in some cases where a character wants to get rid of a cursed piece of armor or other item stuck to their person, with the other valuable items stashed nearby. Otherwise, bells are usually either ignored or carried to sell at a shop.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
The bell first appears in [[NetHack 3.1.0]]. From this version to [[NetHack 3.1.3]], a cursed bell could be exploited to summon nymphs indefinitely without respecting [[extinction]], risking paralysis or generating a fast nymph, and the nymph would generate with their usual [[Monster starting inventory|starting inventory]].{{refsrc|apply.c|1315|version=NetHack 3.1.0}}<ref>See [http://www.nicolaas.net/erebus/nhcode/v11/nhcode.txt NetHack Code version 1.1], under the section "cursed bell".</ref> A character can use this to accumulate large numbers of [[mirror]]s for [[polypiling]], as well as many [[potion of object detection|potions of object detection]] for [[dilution]], [[alchemy]], or polypiling; notably, if potions of object detection were [[smoky potion]]s, this provided a very easy way to generate a large number of [[wish]]es. [[NetHack 3.2.0]] fixes this by ensuring that the summoned nymph has no starting inventory.
 
The bell first appears in [[NetHack 3.1.0]]. From this version to [[NetHack 3.1.3]], a cursed bell could be exploited to summon nymphs indefinitely without respecting [[extinction]], risking paralysis or generating a fast nymph, and the nymph would generate with their usual [[Monster starting inventory|starting inventory]].{{refsrc|apply.c|1315|version=NetHack 3.1.0}}<ref>See [http://www.nicolaas.net/erebus/nhcode/v11/nhcode.txt NetHack Code version 1.1], under the section "cursed bell".</ref> A character can use this to accumulate large numbers of [[mirror]]s for [[polypiling]], as well as many [[potion of object detection|potions of object detection]] for [[dilution]], [[alchemy]], or polypiling; notably, if potions of object detection were [[smoky potion]]s, this provided a very easy way to generate a large number of [[wish]]es. [[NetHack 3.2.0]] fixes this by ensuring that the summoned nymph has no starting inventory.
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==Messages==
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{{message|You ring the bell.|You applied a bell.}}
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{{message|But the sound is muffled.|As above, but you are [[underwater]] or [[engulfed]].{{refsrc|src/apply.c|1028|nethack=3.6.7}}}}
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{{message|You summon a nymph!|You summoned a nymph by applying a cursed bell.}}
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{{message|The bell has shattered!|A cursed bell broke after summoning a nymph.}}
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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[[Category:Musical instruments]]
 
[[Category:Musical instruments]]

Revision as of 22:26, 5 June 2024

( Bell.png
Name bell
Appearance bell
Base price 50 zm
Weight 30
Material copper
Monster use Will not be used by monsters.

A bell is a type of tool that appears in NetHack. It is an atonal instrument that is made of copper.

The Bell of Opening appears as a "silver bell" when unidentified, but both the item and its base type are distinct from a regular bell.

Generation

Bells are generated uncursed with the exception of bones levels and trap "bones".

In addition to random generation, general stores and hardware stores can sell bells.

1⁄10 of randomly generated headstones will read "Saved by the bell!" and have a bell placed on its square.[1][2][3]

Description

Applying a non-cursed bell makes noise that wakes nearby sleeping monsters and calls pets. A cursed bell has the same effect, but instead has a 1⁄4 chance (25%) of summoning a random nymph without their starting inventory provided none of them are extinct or genocided.[4] There is a 7⁄100 chance (7%) of the bell breaking after generating the monster, and otherwise there is a 1⁄3 chance of the summoned nymph being fast and a 1⁄3 chance of the character being paralyzed for 2 turns.[5][6]

Strategy

Bells tend to have very little use in most games, since a tin whistle is often sufficient for pets while being much lighter in weight. A cursed bell may be viable in some cases where a character wants to get rid of a cursed piece of armor or other item stuck to their person, with the other valuable items stashed nearby. Otherwise, bells are usually either ignored or carried to sell at a shop.

History

The bell first appears in NetHack 3.1.0. From this version to NetHack 3.1.3, a cursed bell could be exploited to summon nymphs indefinitely without respecting extinction, risking paralysis or generating a fast nymph, and the nymph would generate with their usual starting inventory.[7][8] A character can use this to accumulate large numbers of mirrors for polypiling, as well as many potions of object detection for dilution, alchemy, or polypiling; notably, if potions of object detection were smoky potions, this provided a very easy way to generate a large number of wishes. NetHack 3.2.0 fixes this by ensuring that the summoned nymph has no starting inventory.

Messages

You ring the bell.
You applied a bell.
But the sound is muffled.
As above, but you are underwater or engulfed.[9]
You summon a nymph!
You summoned a nymph by applying a cursed bell.
The bell has shattered!
A cursed bell broke after summoning a nymph.

References

  1. ↑ src/mklev.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 1646
  2. ↑ src/mklev.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 1659
  3. ↑ src/mklev.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 1685
  4. ↑ src/apply.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 1039
  5. ↑ src/apply.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 1047
  6. ↑ src/apply.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 1052
  7. ↑ apply.c in NetHack 3.1.0, line 1315
  8. ↑ See NetHack Code version 1.1, under the section "cursed bell".
  9. ↑ src/apply.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 1028
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