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| + | |name=large box | ||
| + | |tile=[[image:large box.png]] | ||
| + | |appearance=large box | ||
| + | |cost=8 | ||
| + | |weight=350 | ||
| + | |color=brown | ||
| + | |material=wood | ||
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| − | {{ | + | A '''large box''' is a type of [[tool]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is a lockable [[container]] that is made of [[wood]]. |
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| + | ==Generation== | ||
| + | Large boxes make up {{frac|25}} of all randomly-generated tools in the dungeon and [[Gehennom]], and are always generated uncursed outside of [[bones]] (including fake "bones" on early [[trap]]s). Randomly generated large boxes have a {{frac|4|5}} chance of generating as locked, and a separate {{frac|10}} chance of generating with a [[container trap]]{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|921|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} - they may contain up to 7 random items if generated locked, and up to 5 random items otherwise.{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|290|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|309|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} | ||
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| + | General shops and hardware stores can sell large boxes, whose contents are randomly generated as normal. [[Graveyard]]s have a {{frac|15}} chance of placing a large box on a particular square, while [[barracks]] have a {{frac|30}} chance of placing a large box on a particular square.{{refsrc|src/mkroom.c|369|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mkroom.c|381|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} | ||
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| + | A quantum mechanic has a {{frac|20}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] a large box{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|744|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=this applies to the entire monster class, but the quantum mechanic is currently the sole monster}} the large box has a {{frac|2}} chance of generating a peaceful [[housecat]] with the [[name]] "[[Schroedinger's Cat]]" if there is room to place it on the level, and will otherwise contain a housecat corpse named "Schroedinger's Cat". The state of the cat within the box is not determined until the box is opened - see that article for more specific information. | ||
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| + | ==Description== | ||
| + | Large boxes can be used to store items as with other containers, and protect their contents from becoming [[wet]] in addition to other forms of external damage; large boxes cannot be placed into any other container. Most monsters will not open or pick up large boxes, or otherwise interact with their contents. As a wooden container, a large box will rot away if [[buried]] underground - they can also be eaten by [[gelatinous cube]]s, with the contents being immediately engulfed (but not eaten) by the cube afterward. | ||
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| + | A large box that is locked must be unlocked or have its lock [[forced]] open before it can be used: successfully forcing a box open with a blunt weapon may destroy the box as well as some of its contents, while successfully forcing the lock with an edged weapon will prevent the box from being locked again until it is repaired. A [[wand of locking]] or the [[spellbook of wizard lock|wizard lock]] spell used on a large box will repair broken locks. | ||
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| + | {{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Monsters can open large boxes and rummage through their contents - if they have an [[unlocking tool]], they can also unlock locked chests.}} | ||
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| + | ==Strategy== | ||
| + | Large boxes and chests are generally used as [[stash]]es for characters throughout the game, even after they obtain a [[bag of holding]] and can carry more items with them - of the two lockable containers, the large box is much lighter to transport and more commonplace, but generates with fewer items on average. Large boxes can also be used to lock [[Troll (monster class)|troll]] [[corpse]]s inside them and prevent them from [[reviving]]. | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | The large box first appears in [[NetHack 3.0.0]]. | ||
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| + | ==Variants== | ||
| + | ===SLASH'EM=== | ||
| + | In [[SLASH'EM]], [[upgrading]] a large box will produce a chest. | ||
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| + | Five large boxes are located on the southern end of the [[Yeoman quest]] home level. | ||
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| + | ===UnNetHack=== | ||
| + | In [[UnNetHack]], the chests on the top floor of [[Vlad's Tower]] are replaced with large boxes that double as coffins, and each contains a [[Vampire (monster class)|vampire]] monster that will awaken upon opening them. | ||
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| + | ==Encyclopedia entry== | ||
| + | {{encyclopedia| | ||
| + | Dantes rapidly cleared away the earth around the chest. Soon | ||
| + | the center lock appeared, then the handles at each end, all | ||
| + | delicately wrought in the manner of that period when art made | ||
| + | precious even the basest of metals. He took the chest by the | ||
| + | two handles and tried to lift it, but it was impossible. He | ||
| + | tried to open it; it was locked. He inserted the sharp end | ||
| + | of his pickaxe between the chest and the lid and pushed down | ||
| + | on the handle. The lid creaked, then flew open. | ||
| + | Dantes was seized with a sort of giddy fever. He cocked his | ||
| + | gun and placed it beside him. The he closed his eyes like a | ||
| + | child, opened them and stood dumbfounded. | ||
| + | The chest was divided into three compartments. In the first | ||
| + | were shining gold coins. In the second, unpolished gold | ||
| + | ingots packed in orderly stacks. From the third compartment, | ||
| + | which was half full, Dantes picked up handfuls of diamonds, | ||
| + | pearls and rubies. As they fell through his fingers in a | ||
| + | glittering cascade, they gave forth the sound of hail beating | ||
| + | against the windowpanes. | ||
| + | |[ The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexandre Dumas ] | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
| + | {{nethack-367}} | ||
| + | [[Category:Tools]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:15, 8 May 2024
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| Name | large box |
| Appearance | large box |
| Base price | 8 zm |
| Weight | 350 |
| Material | wood |
| Monster use | Will not be used by monsters. |
A large box is a type of tool that appears in NetHack. It is a lockable container that is made of wood.
Contents
Generation
Large boxes make up 1⁄25 of all randomly-generated tools in the dungeon and Gehennom, and are always generated uncursed outside of bones (including fake "bones" on early traps). Randomly generated large boxes have a 4⁄5 chance of generating as locked, and a separate 1⁄10 chance of generating with a container trap[1] - they may contain up to 7 random items if generated locked, and up to 5 random items otherwise.[2][3]
General shops and hardware stores can sell large boxes, whose contents are randomly generated as normal. Graveyards have a 1⁄15 chance of placing a large box on a particular square, while barracks have a 1⁄30 chance of placing a large box on a particular square.[4][5]
A quantum mechanic has a 1⁄20 chance of being generated with a large box[6] the large box has a 1⁄2 chance of generating a peaceful housecat with the name "Schroedinger's Cat" if there is room to place it on the level, and will otherwise contain a housecat corpse named "Schroedinger's Cat". The state of the cat within the box is not determined until the box is opened - see that article for more specific information.
Description
Large boxes can be used to store items as with other containers, and protect their contents from becoming wet in addition to other forms of external damage; large boxes cannot be placed into any other container. Most monsters will not open or pick up large boxes, or otherwise interact with their contents. As a wooden container, a large box will rot away if buried underground - they can also be eaten by gelatinous cubes, with the contents being immediately engulfed (but not eaten) by the cube afterward.
A large box that is locked must be unlocked or have its lock forced open before it can be used: successfully forcing a box open with a blunt weapon may destroy the box as well as some of its contents, while successfully forcing the lock with an edged weapon will prevent the box from being locked again until it is repaired. A wand of locking or the wizard lock spell used on a large box will repair broken locks.
The following information pertains to an upcoming version (NetHack 3.7.0). If this version is now released, please verify that it is still accurate, then update the page to incorporate this information.
Monsters can open large boxes and rummage through their contents - if they have an unlocking tool, they can also unlock locked chests.Strategy
Large boxes and chests are generally used as stashes for characters throughout the game, even after they obtain a bag of holding and can carry more items with them - of the two lockable containers, the large box is much lighter to transport and more commonplace, but generates with fewer items on average. Large boxes can also be used to lock troll corpses inside them and prevent them from reviving.
History
The large box first appears in NetHack 3.0.0.
Variants
SLASH'EM
In SLASH'EM, upgrading a large box will produce a chest.
Five large boxes are located on the southern end of the Yeoman quest home level.
UnNetHack
In UnNetHack, the chests on the top floor of Vlad's Tower are replaced with large boxes that double as coffins, and each contains a vampire monster that will awaken upon opening them.
Encyclopedia entry
Dantes rapidly cleared away the earth around the chest. Soon
the center lock appeared, then the handles at each end, all
delicately wrought in the manner of that period when art made
precious even the basest of metals. He took the chest by the
two handles and tried to lift it, but it was impossible. He
tried to open it; it was locked. He inserted the sharp end
of his pickaxe between the chest and the lid and pushed down
on the handle. The lid creaked, then flew open.
Dantes was seized with a sort of giddy fever. He cocked his
gun and placed it beside him. The he closed his eyes like a
child, opened them and stood dumbfounded.
The chest was divided into three compartments. In the first
were shining gold coins. In the second, unpolished gold
ingots packed in orderly stacks. From the third compartment,
which was half full, Dantes picked up handfuls of diamonds,
pearls and rubies. As they fell through his fingers in a
glittering cascade, they gave forth the sound of hail beating
against the windowpanes.
References
- ↑ src/mkobj.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 921
- ↑ src/mkobj.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 290
- ↑ src/mkobj.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 309
- ↑ src/mkroom.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 369
- ↑ src/mkroom.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 381
- ↑ src/makemon.c in NetHack 3.6.7, line 744: this applies to the entire monster class, but the quantum mechanic is currently the sole monster
