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| − | You can play ''[[NetHack]]'' as a ''' | + | You can play ''[[NetHack]]'' as a '''gnome''': {{mcsl|G}}. You will see yourself as {{white|@}} (unless you have [[showrace]] turned on), but you are actually considered to be letter {{white|G}} for other purposes. |
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| + | According to the guidebook: | ||
| + | {{guidebook|Gnomes are smaller than but generally similar to dwarves. Gnomes are known to be expert miners, and it is known that a secret underground mine complex built by this race exists within the Mazes of Menace, filled with both riches and danger.}} | ||
== Racial benefits and restrictions == | == Racial benefits and restrictions == | ||
| − | Gnomes have [[infravision]] and can use [[uncursed]] [[touchstone]]s as [[blessed]], like an [[Archaeologist]]. As a gnome, you will also find the gnomish inhabitants of the [[Gnomish Mines]] to be generally peaceful. | + | Gnomes have [[infravision]] and can use [[uncursed]] [[touchstone]]s as if they were [[blessed]], like an [[Archaeologist]]. As a gnome, you will also find the gnomish inhabitants of the [[Gnomish Mines]] to be generally peaceful. |
| − | Gnomes are always [[ | + | Gnomes are always [[neutral]]. They can be [[Archeologist]]s, [[Caveman|Cavemen]], [[Healer]]s, [[Ranger]]s, or [[Wizard]]s. From an [[attribute]] perspective, they are mostly average, with moderate [[strength]] and high [[intelligence]]. The following table outlines their maximum (unaided) attribute levels. |
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| − | || | + | || Gnome || 18/50 || 18 || 18 || 19 || 18 || 18 |
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== Gnomish items == | == Gnomish items == | ||
| − | + | Gnomish Rangers start with a [[crossbow]] instead of [[bow]], and [[crossbow bolt]]s instead of [[arrow]]s. Gnomes receive a +1 multishot bonus for firing crossbow bolts from a crossbow.{{refsrc|src/dothrow.c|177|nethack=3.6.6}} | |
| − | + | ==Variants== | |
| − | + | ===SLASH'EM=== | |
| + | In [[SLASH'EM]], gnomes can also be [[Flame Mage]]s, [[Ice Mage]]s, or [[Undead Slayer]]s. Gnomes start with the [[vanish]] technique. At level 5, they gain [[stealth]]. When they reach level 7 they gain [[tinker]], which allows them to upgrade certain items. | ||
| − | == | + | ===dNetHack=== |
| − | In | + | In [[dNetHack]], gnomes get [[Low Light Vision|low-light vision]] with double radius, as do [[Orc (starting race)|orcs]]. |
| − | == | + | ==References== |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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[[Category:Races]] | [[Category:Races]] | ||
| + | {{nethack-366}} | ||
Latest revision as of 03:36, 15 March 2022
You can play NetHack as a gnome: G. You will see yourself as @ (unless you have showrace turned on), but you are actually considered to be letter G for other purposes.
According to the guidebook:
Gnomes are smaller than but generally similar to dwarves. Gnomes are known to be expert miners, and it is known that a secret underground mine complex built by this race exists within the Mazes of Menace, filled with both riches and danger.
Contents
Racial benefits and restrictions
Gnomes have infravision and can use uncursed touchstones as if they were blessed, like an Archaeologist. As a gnome, you will also find the gnomish inhabitants of the Gnomish Mines to be generally peaceful.
Gnomes are always neutral. They can be Archeologists, Cavemen, Healers, Rangers, or Wizards. From an attribute perspective, they are mostly average, with moderate strength and high intelligence. The following table outlines their maximum (unaided) attribute levels.
| Race | Strength | Dexterity | Constitution | Intelligence | Wisdom | Charisma |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gnome | 18/50 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Gnomish items
Gnomish Rangers start with a crossbow instead of bow, and crossbow bolts instead of arrows. Gnomes receive a +1 multishot bonus for firing crossbow bolts from a crossbow.[1]
Variants
SLASH'EM
In SLASH'EM, gnomes can also be Flame Mages, Ice Mages, or Undead Slayers. Gnomes start with the vanish technique. At level 5, they gain stealth. When they reach level 7 they gain tinker, which allows them to upgrade certain items.
dNetHack
In dNetHack, gnomes get low-light vision with double radius, as do orcs.
