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==Generation== | ==Generation== | ||
| − | + | In addition to random generation, a bugbear may be generated as the random humanoid monster placed on each floor of the [[Gnomish Mines]] except for [[Minetown]] and [[Mines' End]]. They may generate as [[peaceful]] towards [[chaotic]] characters, and can be generated with a random [[offensive item]], [[miscellaneous item]] and/or [[defensive item]]. | |
| − | Bugbears are among the | + | Bugbears are among the various hostile monsters encountered in [[throne room]]s, and sitting on a [[throne]] or else looting it while [[confused]] may also generate one or more bugbears, provided there is no [[chest]] on the level - bugbear generation from thrones does not respect [[extinction]].{{refsrc|src/mkroom.c|738|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} |
Bugbears are the first [[quest monster]] for [[Cavemen]], and 55% of the randomly generated monsters in the [[Caveman quest]] branch will be bugbears; the humanoid [[monster class]] is also the first quest class and makes up 14% of randomly generated monsters, some of which may be bugbears. Twelve bugbears are distributed among the four eastern chambers of the home floor at level creation, and seventeen bugbears are generated on the locate floor at level creation; five bugbears are generated in the upper filler levels upon their creation, and four bugbears are generated in the lower filler levels upon their creation. | Bugbears are the first [[quest monster]] for [[Cavemen]], and 55% of the randomly generated monsters in the [[Caveman quest]] branch will be bugbears; the humanoid [[monster class]] is also the first quest class and makes up 14% of randomly generated monsters, some of which may be bugbears. Twelve bugbears are distributed among the four eastern chambers of the home floor at level creation, and seventeen bugbears are generated on the locate floor at level creation; five bugbears are generated in the upper filler levels upon their creation, and four bugbears are generated in the lower filler levels upon their creation. | ||
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Bugbears usually do not pose a significant threat, though early characters should keep an eye out in case they pick up any armor, weapons or items - a bugbear with an offensive wand can possibly spell [[YASD|a quick end]] to your game. | Bugbears usually do not pose a significant threat, though early characters should keep an eye out in case they pick up any armor, weapons or items - a bugbear with an offensive wand can possibly spell [[YASD|a quick end]] to your game. | ||
| − | Bugbears may | + | Bugbears may be an occasional target of strategic [[genocide]] for Cavemen that want to boost [[intelligence]] via eating [[mind flayer]] corpses - this is a double-edged sword in practice, as it also means more chances that you may end up forgetting several item identities or even be left [[Brainlessness|without a brain]]. |
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | The bugbear first appears in [[NetHack 3.0.0]]. | ||
==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
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The bugbear is a classic ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'' monster that debuts in ''Greyhawk'', the game's first supplement. The monster takes its name from a folkloric creature that is similar to the boogeyman (or bogeyman), particularly featuring in tales told by some cultures to frighten disobedient children; the name is derived from similar roots to the word "boogeyman" as well, and in a modern context is used to describe a pet peeve. In medieval England, the bugbear was depicted as a creepy bear that lurked in the woods to scare children. | The bugbear is a classic ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'' monster that debuts in ''Greyhawk'', the game's first supplement. The monster takes its name from a folkloric creature that is similar to the boogeyman (or bogeyman), particularly featuring in tales told by some cultures to frighten disobedient children; the name is derived from similar roots to the word "boogeyman" as well, and in a modern context is used to describe a pet peeve. In medieval England, the bugbear was depicted as a creepy bear that lurked in the woods to scare children. | ||
| − | ''Dungeons & Dragons'' popularized the depiction of bugbears as large, hairy beings that are either goblinoids or distantly related to them; they are usually chaotic evil and may additionally have other bear-like traits such as clawed hands. Bugbears are as likely to make their homes above-ground as they are below it compared to the more subterranean goblins, and some live in loose bands of at least a dozen members. Bugbears generally arm themselves with second-hand gear, and despite seeming clumsy, they are capable of moving stealthily and quickly if the situation calls for it. | + | ''Dungeons & Dragons'' popularized the depiction of bugbears as large, hairy beings that are either goblinoids or distantly related to them; they are usually chaotic evil, and may additionally have other bear-like traits such as clawed hands. Bugbears are as likely to make their homes above-ground as they are below it compared to the more subterranean goblins, and some live in loose bands of at least a dozen members. Bugbears generally arm themselves with second-hand gear, and despite seeming clumsy, they are capable of moving stealthily and quickly if the situation calls for it. |
==Messages== | ==Messages== | ||
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In the [[Mordor Ruins Quest|Mordor Ruins variant]] of the [[Chaos Quest (dNethack)|Chaos Quest]], eight bugbears are generated in the first cave of the Mordor Cracks upon level creation. | In the [[Mordor Ruins Quest|Mordor Ruins variant]] of the [[Chaos Quest (dNethack)|Chaos Quest]], eight bugbears are generated in the first cave of the Mordor Cracks upon level creation. | ||
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===EvilHack=== | ===EvilHack=== | ||
| − | In [[EvilHack]], bugbears are part of the orc monster class, {{orange|o}}. Like other orcish monsters, they have poison resistance and an aversion to [[mithril]], and share a mutual grudge with [[ | + | In [[EvilHack]], bugbears are part of the orc monster class, {{orange|o}}. Like other orcish monsters, they have poison resistance and an aversion to [[mithril]], and share a mutual grudge with elves. Bugbears are also generated with the [[Orc (monster class)|orcish defaults]] for orcish armor and weapons, and gain a +1 AC bonus for each worn piece of orcish armor. |
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| + | [[SlashTHEM]] adds the [[huge bugbear]] and [[bugbear chieftain]], which first appeared in [[NetHack-- 3.0.10]] and [[NetHack-- 3.1.3]] but were not carried forward to [[SLASH 6]]. | ||
==Encyclopedia entry== | ==Encyclopedia entry== | ||
Revision as of 00:22, 6 August 2023
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| Difficulty | 5 |
| Attacks |
Weapon 2d4 |
| Base level | 3 |
| Base experience | 33 |
| Speed | 9 |
| Base AC | 5 |
| Base MR | 0 |
| Alignment | -6 (chaotic) |
| Frequency (by normal means) | 1 (Very rare) |
| Genocidable | Yes |
| Weight | 1250 |
| Nutritional value | 250 |
| Size | Large |
| Resistances | None |
| Resistances conveyed |
None |
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A bugbear:
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| Reference | monst.c#line454 |
A bugbear, h, is a type of humanoid monster that appears in NetHack.
Bugbears are the source of a couple of unique messages.
Contents
Generation
In addition to random generation, a bugbear may be generated as the random humanoid monster placed on each floor of the Gnomish Mines except for Minetown and Mines' End. They may generate as peaceful towards chaotic characters, and can be generated with a random offensive item, miscellaneous item and/or defensive item.
Bugbears are among the various hostile monsters encountered in throne rooms, and sitting on a throne or else looting it while confused may also generate one or more bugbears, provided there is no chest on the level - bugbear generation from thrones does not respect extinction.[1]
Bugbears are the first quest monster for Cavemen, and 55% of the randomly generated monsters in the Caveman quest branch will be bugbears; the humanoid monster class is also the first quest class and makes up 14% of randomly generated monsters, some of which may be bugbears. Twelve bugbears are distributed among the four eastern chambers of the home floor at level creation, and seventeen bugbears are generated on the locate floor at level creation; five bugbears are generated in the upper filler levels upon their creation, and four bugbears are generated in the lower filler levels upon their creation.
Strategy
Bugbears usually do not pose a significant threat, though early characters should keep an eye out in case they pick up any armor, weapons or items - a bugbear with an offensive wand can possibly spell a quick end to your game.
Bugbears may be an occasional target of strategic genocide for Cavemen that want to boost intelligence via eating mind flayer corpses - this is a double-edged sword in practice, as it also means more chances that you may end up forgetting several item identities or even be left without a brain.
History
The bugbear first appears in NetHack 3.0.0.
Origin
The bugbear is a classic Dungeons & Dragons monster that debuts in Greyhawk, the game's first supplement. The monster takes its name from a folkloric creature that is similar to the boogeyman (or bogeyman), particularly featuring in tales told by some cultures to frighten disobedient children; the name is derived from similar roots to the word "boogeyman" as well, and in a modern context is used to describe a pet peeve. In medieval England, the bugbear was depicted as a creepy bear that lurked in the woods to scare children.
Dungeons & Dragons popularized the depiction of bugbears as large, hairy beings that are either goblinoids or distantly related to them; they are usually chaotic evil, and may additionally have other bear-like traits such as clawed hands. Bugbears are as likely to make their homes above-ground as they are below it compared to the more subterranean goblins, and some live in loose bands of at least a dozen members. Bugbears generally arm themselves with second-hand gear, and despite seeming clumsy, they are capable of moving stealthily and quickly if the situation calls for it.
Messages
- You hear the roaring of a confused bear!
- An unseen bugbear got stuck in a web.
- You hear the roaring of an angry bear!
- An unseen bugbear got stuck in a bear trap.
- You howl in anger!
- You walked into a web or bear trap while polymorphed into a bugbear.
Variants
Some variants make bugbears members of the orc monster class.
UnNetHack
In UnNetHack, tigers replace bugbears as the first quest monster for the Caveman quest.
dNetHack
In dNetHack, bugbears are much less common in throne rooms due to the addition of specific court monsters for a throne room's given ruler.
In the Mordor Ruins variant of the Chaos Quest, eight bugbears are generated in the first cave of the Mordor Cracks upon level creation.
xNetHack
In xNetHack, bugbears are part of the orc monster class, o. Like other orcish monsters, they have poison resistance and are immune to the shrieks of Nazgul, and share a mutual grudge with elves.
EvilHack
In EvilHack, bugbears are part of the orc monster class, o. Like other orcish monsters, they have poison resistance and an aversion to mithril, and share a mutual grudge with elves. Bugbears are also generated with the orcish defaults for orcish armor and weapons, and gain a +1 AC bonus for each worn piece of orcish armor.
SlashTHEM
SlashTHEM adds the huge bugbear and bugbear chieftain, which first appeared in NetHack-- 3.0.10 and NetHack-- 3.1.3 but were not carried forward to SLASH 6.
Encyclopedia entry
Bugbears are relatives of goblins, although they tend to be larger and more hairy. They are aggressive carnivores and sometimes kill just for the treasure their victims may be carrying.
