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==Generation==
 
==Generation==
[[Keystone Kops]] frequently generate with cream pies.
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In addition to random generation
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[[Keystone Kop (monster class)|Keystone Kops]] each have a {{frac|4}} chance of generating with 3 to 4 [[cream pie]]s.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|389|nethack=3.6.7}}
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
[[Eat]]ing a cream pie provides 100 [[nutrition]] and breaks the [[vegan]] [[conduct]], but preserves the [[vegetarian]] conduct. [[Throw]]ing a cream pie at a monster will [[blind]] them; monsters can throw cream pies at [[you]] for the same effect, which blinds you for up to 25 (more) turns.{{refsrc|src/mthrowu.c|643|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} [[Apply]]ing a cream pie will smash it onto your face, blinding yourself for the same amount of turns. [[Wield]]ing a cream pie and attacking with it will splatter the pie in the target monster's face.
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[[Eat]]ing a cream pie confers 100 [[nutrition]], and breaks [[vegan]] [[conduct]] while preserving [[vegetarian]] conduct.
  
Attacking with thrown and/or wielded cream pies do no damage, and thus does not break [[pacifist]] conduct.
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[[Throw]]ing a cream pie at a monster will [[blind]] them; monsters can throw cream pies at [[you]] for the same effect, which blinds you for up to 25 (more) turns.{{refsrc|src/mthrowu.c|643|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[Wield]]ing a cream pie and attacking with it will splatter the pie in the target monster's face. Thrown and/or wielded cream pies do no damage. [[Apply]]ing a cream pie will smash it onto your face, blinding yourself for up to 25 (more) turns.
  
If you are hit by a cream pie, you can #[[wipe]] your face or apply a [[towel]] to regain sight faster; applying a [[cursed]] towel may cause cream pie gunk to cover your face.
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If you are hit by a cream pie, you can #[[wipe]] your face or apply a [[towel]] to regain sight faster. Applying a [[cursed]] towel may cause cream pie gunk to cover your face.
  
Any cream pie in the path of a bolt from a {{spell of|force bolt}} [[spell]] or a [[zap]]ped [[wand of striking]] is destroyed.
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Cream pies splatter when thrown regardless of if they hit anything, and [[force bolt]]s from the spell [[zap]]ped [[wand of striking]] will also destroy any cream pies in the beam's path.
  
 
==Strategy==
 
==Strategy==
The viability of cream pies as a long-term food source is limited due to their low [[Nutrition/Weight|nutrition to weight ratio]]. Instead, cream pies are most frequently employed as a one-off source of blindness (e.g., to use intrinsic [[telepathy]]) if you have not obtained a [[blindfold]] or [[towel]]. They can also be useful if you are wearing a [[pair of lenses]] or the [[Eyes of the Overworld]] and do not want to use up turns removing them.
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The cream pie is usually not carried as a long-term food source due to its low [[Nutrition/Weight|nutrition to weight ratio]], and is instead frequently employed as a one-off source of blindness (e.g., to use intrinsic [[telepathy]]) if you have not obtained a [[blindfold]] or towel.
  
Cream pies are also useful against [[gaze attack]]s, either by blinding yourself (e.g., to hit a [[floating eye]] safely) or the gaze-possessing monster (e.g. an [[Archon]]); the cream will eventually clear off, so repeated applications may be necessary in either case. Pacifist players will often wield a cream pie (or a whole stack of them) to avoid doing any damage if they accidentally hit a monster.  
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Cream pies can offer a momentary defense against [[gaze attack]]s from monsters such as [[floating eye]]s and [[pyrolisk]]s, either by temporarily blinding yourself or the monster - remember that the cream will eventually clear off. Blindfolds and towels are preferable for situations that require reliable long-term blindness if you have either of them, unless you are wearing a [[pair of lenses]] (including [[The Eyes of the Overworld]]) and do not want to use up turns removing them.
  
Keystone Kops are a readily-accessible source of cream pies, provided you can reliably kill them before they have a chance to throw any.
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Cream pies are most useful for [[pacifist]] players, who will often wield one or more pies to avoid doing any damage at all if they accidentally hit a hostile monster.
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The Keystone Kops are a readily-accessible source of cream pies for characters that are willing to risk stealing from shops and capable of avoiding the [[shopkeeper]], provided they (or a [[pet]]) can reliably kill the Kops before they can throw their pies.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
The cream pie first appears in [[NetHack 1.3d]].
 
The cream pie first appears in [[NetHack 1.3d]].
  
In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and earlier versions, applying or otherwise destroying a wielded cream pie can crash the game; this is [[Bugs in NetHack 3.4.3#C343-218|bug C343-218]], and was fixed in October 2006.<ref>{{commit|15d933a07fc9ca2c2088752f92b5b3352f6a8b13|15d933...}}</ref><ref>{{commit|271632db58c9817bd9ac7a81d8816a7a07dd922d|271632...}}</ref><ref>{{commit|60c96674e9b5b8fb4e59d6914e45a372282eae60|60c966...}}</ref>In versions and derived variants that do not have this bug patched, you are safe if you immediately wield something else (or even nothing {{kbd|-}}), or else [[save]] and restore the game. The [[Bilious Patch Database]] also has a patch that addresses this - {{Bilious|342}}, added in January 2009.
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In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and earlier versions, applying or otherwise destroying a wielded cream pie can crash the game; this is [[Bugs in NetHack 3.4.3#C343-218|bug C343-218]], and was fixed in October 2006 via commits {{commit|15d933a07fc9ca2c2088752f92b5b3352f6a8b13|15d933a}}, {{commit|271632db58c9817bd9ac7a81d8816a7a07dd922d|271632d}} and {{commit|60c96674e9b5b8fb4e59d6914e45a372282eae60|60c9667}}. In versions and derived variants that do not have this bug patched, you are safe if you immediately wield something else (or even nothing {{kbd|-}}), or else [[save]] and restore the game. The [[Bilious Patch Database]] also has a patch that addresses this, {{Bilious|342}}, added in January 2009.
  
 
==Messages==
 
==Messages==
{{message|What a mess!|A cream pie was destroyed by a force bolt from a spell or wand.}}
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{{message|You immerse your <face> in <one of> the cream pie<nowiki><s></nowiki>.|You applied a cream pie to your face, with the plural applied if it was part of a stack.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|3121|nethack=3.6.7}}}}
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{{message|You give yourself a facial.|As above, while [[hallucinating]].{{refsrc|src/apply.c|3119|nethack=3.6.7}}}}
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{{message|Splat!|A wielded or thrown cream pie was splattered while you were blind.}}
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{{message|What a mess!|A cream pie was destroyed by a force bolt or wand of striking.}}
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==Variants==
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===SpliceHack===
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In [[SpliceHack]], a [[furnace]] can be used to combined a cream pie with a [[pumpkin]] and create [[pumpkin pie]], or combine one with an [[apple]] to create [[apple pie]].
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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[[Category:Comestibles]]
 
[[Category:Comestibles]]

Revision as of 21:17, 12 November 2023

% Cream pie.png
Name cream pie
Base price 10 zm
Nutrition 100
Turns to eat 1
Weight 10
Conduct vegetarian

A cream pie is a type of veggy comestible that appears in NetHack.

Generation

In addition to random generation Keystone Kops each have a 14 chance of generating with 3 to 4 cream pies.[1]

Description

Eating a cream pie confers 100 nutrition, and breaks vegan conduct while preserving vegetarian conduct.

Throwing a cream pie at a monster will blind them; monsters can throw cream pies at you for the same effect, which blinds you for up to 25 (more) turns.[2] Wielding a cream pie and attacking with it will splatter the pie in the target monster's face. Thrown and/or wielded cream pies do no damage. Applying a cream pie will smash it onto your face, blinding yourself for up to 25 (more) turns.

If you are hit by a cream pie, you can #wipe your face or apply a towel to regain sight faster. Applying a cursed towel may cause cream pie gunk to cover your face.

Cream pies splatter when thrown regardless of if they hit anything, and force bolts from the spell zapped wand of striking will also destroy any cream pies in the beam's path.

Strategy

The cream pie is usually not carried as a long-term food source due to its low nutrition to weight ratio, and is instead frequently employed as a one-off source of blindness (e.g., to use intrinsic telepathy) if you have not obtained a blindfold or towel.

Cream pies can offer a momentary defense against gaze attacks from monsters such as floating eyes and pyrolisks, either by temporarily blinding yourself or the monster - remember that the cream will eventually clear off. Blindfolds and towels are preferable for situations that require reliable long-term blindness if you have either of them, unless you are wearing a pair of lenses (including The Eyes of the Overworld) and do not want to use up turns removing them.

Cream pies are most useful for pacifist players, who will often wield one or more pies to avoid doing any damage at all if they accidentally hit a hostile monster.

The Keystone Kops are a readily-accessible source of cream pies for characters that are willing to risk stealing from shops and capable of avoiding the shopkeeper, provided they (or a pet) can reliably kill the Kops before they can throw their pies.

History

The cream pie first appears in NetHack 1.3d.

In NetHack 3.4.3 and earlier versions, applying or otherwise destroying a wielded cream pie can crash the game; this is bug C343-218, and was fixed in October 2006 via commits 15d933a, 271632d and 60c9667. In versions and derived variants that do not have this bug patched, you are safe if you immediately wield something else (or even nothing -), or else save and restore the game. The Bilious Patch Database also has a patch that addresses this, Bilious #342, added in January 2009.

Messages

You immerse your <face> in <one of> the cream pie<s>.
You applied a cream pie to your face, with the plural applied if it was part of a stack.[3]
You give yourself a facial.
As above, while hallucinating.[4]
Splat!
A wielded or thrown cream pie was splattered while you were blind.
What a mess!
A cream pie was destroyed by a force bolt or wand of striking.

Variants

SpliceHack

In SpliceHack, a furnace can be used to combined a cream pie with a pumpkin and create pumpkin pie, or combine one with an apple to create apple pie.

References