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{{gameinfo|NetHack_brass}}
'''NetHack brass''' is a [[variant]] based on [[NetHack 3.4.3]]. It has an improved [[skills (NetHack brass)|skills]] system, the choice of a gift at [[Sokoban]], and a new [[Gehennom]], including rivers and an icy cave.
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'''NetHack brass''' is a [[variant]] based on [[NetHack 3.4.3]], first released on September 23, 2004. It has an improved [[Skills (NetHack brass)|skills]] system, the choice of a gift at [[Sokoban]], and a new [[Gehennom]], including rivers and an icy cave. The latest version is NetHack brass 081221, which is entirely in Japanese.
  
There is a [[DOS]]/[[Windows]] binary for ready play. For [[Unix]] users, the best option is to obtain the 040923 sources, apply the [[brass interface patch]], and go [[compiling]].
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NetHack brass has a [[DOS]]/[[Windows]] binary for immediate download, as well as a standalone patch for use with 3.4.3. For [[Unix]] users, the best option is [[compiling]] the 040923 sources after applying the [[brass interface patch]].
 
 
There is a new version, NetHack brass 081221. So far, all of the information about the new version is in Japanese.
 
  
 
==System changes==
 
==System changes==
*[[Maximum attribute#NetHack brass|Additional attribute caps by class.]]
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*[[Altar#Variants|Altar conversion is more dangerous.]]
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* [[Maximum attribute#NetHack brass|Additional attribute caps by class.]]
*New extended command: '''#[[bereave]]''' allows the player to attempt to steal from a monster's inventory.
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* [[Altar#Variants|Altar conversion is more dangerous.]]
*[[Bones]] files no longer include a gravestone for the late player.
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* New extended command: '''#[[bereave]]''' allows the player to attempt to steal from a monster's inventory.
*[[Charisma]] modifiers added on selling quotes.
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* [[Bones]] files no longer include a gravestone for the late player.
*The amount of any '''damage''' you are dealt, or deal with a weapon, is displayed along with hit messages.
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* [[Charisma]] modifiers added on selling quotes.
*Status bar indicates current '''[[encumbrance]]'''.
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* The amount of any '''damage''' you are dealt, or deal with a weapon, is displayed along with hit messages.
*[[Erosion]] can destroy armor.
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* Status bar indicates current '''[[encumbrance]]'''.
*The '''[[farlook]]''' command now reveals a monster's weapons and armor.
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* [[Erosion]] can destroy armor.
*[[Fooproof]]ing, [[magic resistance]] and [[reflection]] will wear off with repeated use.
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* The '''[[farlook]]''' command now reveals a monster's weapons and armor.
*Effectiveness of [[magic cancellation]] reduced.
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* [[Fooproof]]ing, [[magic resistance]] and [[reflection]] will wear off with repeated use.
*New wizard mode command: #[[rrllududab]]
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* Effectiveness of [[magic cancellation]] reduced.
*[[Polymorph]] only affects one object, thus eliminating [[polypile|polypiling]].
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* New wizard mode command: #[[rrllududab]]
*Only two points of '''[[protection]]''' are guaranteed with donation.
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* [[Polymorph]] only affects one object, thus eliminating [[polypile|polypiling]].
*Natural HP '''recovery''' is drastically slowed, thus increasing the utility of [[bandage]]s and other healing items.
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* Only two points of '''[[protection]]''' are guaranteed with donation.
*Elemental '''[[resistance]]s''' reduce damage but do not nullify it.
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* Natural HP '''recovery''' is drastically slowed, thus increasing the utility of [[bandage]]s and other healing items.
*[[Shopkeeper]]s may provide services as in [[SLASH'EM]].
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* Elemental '''[[resistance]]s''' reduce damage but do not nullify it.
*New '''skills''' system, consolidating redundant weapons groups and allowing as much skill growth as the player has patience to practice for.  New extended command: #[[skills (NetHack brass)|skills]].
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* [[Shopkeeper]]s may provide services as in [[SLASH'EM]].
*Upon completion of [[Sokoban]], you may choose from an [[amulet of reflection]], [[bag of holding]], or [[cloak of magic resistance]] as your prize.
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* New '''skills''' system, consolidating redundant weapons groups and allowing as much skill growth as the player has patience to practice for.  New extended command: #[[skills (NetHack brass)|skills]].
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* Upon completion of [[Sokoban]], you may choose from an [[amulet of reflection]], [[bag of holding]], or [[cloak of magic resistance]] as your prize.
  
 
==New items==
 
==New items==
*some silver, mystic [[weapons]], and iron [[saber]]s
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* [[object materials]], including some silver, mystic [[weapons]], and iron [[saber]]s
 
*some golden, silver, bronze, mithril, and crystal [[armor]]s
 
*some golden, silver, bronze, mithril, and crystal [[armor]]s
 
*[[maid dress]], [[frilled apron]], [[katyusha]]
 
*[[maid dress]], [[frilled apron]], [[katyusha]]
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*spellbook of torch, know enchantment
 
*spellbook of torch, know enchantment
 
*wand of maintenance
 
*wand of maintenance
*[[bandage]]s and [[scissors]]
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* [[bandage]]s and [[scissors]]
*some glasses
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* some glasses
*sheaf of straw
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* sheaf of straw
  
 
These items are transplanted from [[NetHack plus]] or [[SLASH'EM]]:
 
These items are transplanted from [[NetHack plus]] or [[SLASH'EM]]:
*[[revolver]]s and [[musket]]s
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* [[revolver]]s and [[musket]]s
*[[robe]]s
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* [[robe]]s
*magic [[candle]]
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* magic [[candle]]
*some [[orb]]s
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* some [[orb]]s
*some [[artifact]]s
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* some [[artifact]]s
  
 
==Changes to existing items==
 
==Changes to existing items==
*Many pieces of [[body armor]] have had their AC slightly increased.
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* Many pieces of [[body armor]] have had their AC slightly increased.
*[[Dragon scale mail]] now weighs 250 and provides 8 AC.
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* Dragon scale mail now weighs 250 and provides 8 AC.
*[[Gauntlets of dexterity]] set your dexterity at your race/class maximum.  They auto-identify when worn, even if there is no change because your dexterity is already at its maximum.
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* [[Gauntlets of dexterity]] set your dexterity to that of your race/class maximum, similar to gauntlets of power; this will [[auto-identify]] them when worn, even if you have reached that maximum.
*[[Leather gloves]] provide 0 AC.
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* [[Leather gloves]] provide 0 AC.
*[[Magic whistle]]s now run on charges.
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* [[Magic whistle]]s are charged magical tools.
*Orange [[dragon scale mail]] provides [[free action]].
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* Orange dragon scale mail provides [[free action]].
*[[Robe]]s are as in [[Robe#Robes in SLASH'EM|SLASH'EM]].
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* [[Robe (SLASH'EM)|Robes]] function as they do in [[SLASH'EM]].
*[[Speed boots]] do not automatically set your [[speed]] at very fast.  They may, however, stack with other intrinsic and extrinsic sources of speed.
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* [[Speed boots]] no longer set your [[speed]] to very fast by default, instead providing a boost to speed that can stack with other sources.
*New ''[[statue]]'' types: bronze statue and ice sculpture.
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* New [[statue]] types: [[bronze]] statues and [[ice]] sculpture.
*[[Unicorn horn]]s have a chance of disintegrating after use.
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* [[Unicorn horn]]s have a chance of disintegrating after use.
*[[Unlocking tool]]s may break.
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* [[Unlocking tool]]s may break.
*The [[wand of speed monster]]'s effects wear off with time.
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* The [[wand of speed monster]]'s effects are now temporary.
  
 
==Changes to existing monsters==
 
==Changes to existing monsters==
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==External links==
 
==External links==
*[http://www.maroon.dti.ne.jp/youkan/nethack/index_e.html NetHack brass] including sources and DOS/Windows binary
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* [http://www.maroon.dti.ne.jp/youkan/nethack/index_e.html NetHack brass] including sources and DOS/Windows binary
*[http://www.maroon.dti.ne.jp/youkan/nethack/index.html Japanese page] and [http://translate.google.com/translate?prev=hp&hl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maroon.dti.ne.jp%2Fyoukan%2Fnethack%2Findex.html&sl=ja&tl=en Google translation] with latest source
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* [http://www.maroon.dti.ne.jp/youkan/nethack/index.html Japanese page] and [http://translate.google.com/translate?prev=hp&hl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maroon.dti.ne.jp%2Fyoukan%2Fnethack%2Findex.html&sl=ja&tl=en Google translation] with latest source
 
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20230327165223/http://www.nicolaas.net/erebus/item.php?key=NetHackbrass Erebus page] on NetHack brass
 
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Latest revision as of 10:56, 25 October 2023

NetHack brass as a patch
Author Code by Youkan
Patch from Kernigh
Download link
NetHack PatchDB 279

NetHack brass is a variant based on NetHack 3.4.3, first released on September 23, 2004. It has an improved skills system, the choice of a gift at Sokoban, and a new Gehennom, including rivers and an icy cave. The latest version is NetHack brass 081221, which is entirely in Japanese.

NetHack brass has a DOS/Windows binary for immediate download, as well as a standalone patch for use with 3.4.3. For Unix users, the best option is compiling the 040923 sources after applying the brass interface patch.

System changes

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"More thorough detail on the system changes."

New items

These items are transplanted from NetHack plus or SLASH'EM:

Changes to existing items

Changes to existing monsters

  • A doppelganger always imitates the player, including all inventory and attributes — though not, apparently, spells. Unhappily, its items will disappear when it is defeated by any means, so you cannot get two of the same artifact. You may still steal the doppelganger's items using the #bereave extended command, but artifacts gained in this way will revert to their base item. The stolen items will last until they are lost when put on the ground.
  • Floating eyes can freeze you if you attack them with a polearm.
  • Straw golems drop a number of sheaves of straw when they are killed.
  • Water elementals have an engulfing attack that kills you by drowning over several turns. They can also rust weapons like a rust monster.

See also

External links