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| − | An '''insect''' is represented by the character {{white|a}}. Insects are: | + | An '''insect''' is represented by the character {{white |
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==Ants== | ==Ants== | ||
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* {{monsymlink|Giant beetle}} | * {{monsymlink|Giant beetle}} | ||
| + | * In [[SporkHack]], there is also the [[Locust]], represented by a {{White | ||
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| + | }}. These have a [[sickness]] attack and appear in small groups. Though not as directly deadly as soldier ants, their sickness makes them a significant threat. | ||
==Non-insectoid arthropods== | ==Non-insectoid arthropods== | ||
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==Commentary== | ==Commentary== | ||
| − | Hostile [[aligned priest| | + | Hostile [[aligned priest|priests]] can cast [[Summon insects]], particularly in [[Moloch's Sanctum]] and the [[Astral Plane]]. If all insects have been [[genocide]]d, they will cast [[Sticks to Snakes]] instead. |
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
It is not a good idea to [[genocide]] any species of insect, as they provide a valuable barrier between you and far tougher monsters in the Sanctum and Astral Plane. Some players make an exception for Soldier ants, as they pose a particular hazard in the early game. | It is not a good idea to [[genocide]] any species of insect, as they provide a valuable barrier between you and far tougher monsters in the Sanctum and Astral Plane. Some players make an exception for Soldier ants, as they pose a particular hazard in the early game. | ||
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[[Category:Monsters]] | [[Category:Monsters]] | ||
Revision as of 14:26, 29 December 2009
An insect is represented by the character a. Insects are:
Contents
Ants
- a Soldier ant
- a Giant ant
- a Fire ant
Encyclopedia entry
This giant variety of the ordinary ant will fight just as fiercely as its small, distant cousin. Various varieties exist, and they are known and feared for their relentless persecution of their victims.
Bees
- a Killer bee
- a Queen bee
Encyclopedia entry
This giant variety of its useful normal cousin normally appears in small groups, looking for raw material to produce the royal jelly needed to feed their queen. On rare occasions, one may stumble upon a bee-hive, in which the queen bee is being well provided for, and guarded against intruders.
Other insects
- a Giant beetle
- In SporkHack, there is also the Locust, represented by a a. These have a sickness attack and appear in small groups. Though not as directly deadly as soldier ants, their sickness makes them a significant threat.
Non-insectoid arthropods
- Spiders (s)
- Centipedes (s)
Mythical/Fantastic insects
Commentary
Hostile priests can cast Summon insects, particularly in Moloch's Sanctum and the Astral Plane. If all insects have been genocided, they will cast Sticks to Snakes instead.
Strategy
It is not a good idea to genocide any species of insect, as they provide a valuable barrier between you and far tougher monsters in the Sanctum and Astral Plane. Some players make an exception for Soldier ants, as they pose a particular hazard in the early game.
