Difference between revisions of "Novel"
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| − | + | The '''novel''' is a special type of book introduced in [[NetHack 3.6.0]]. They were added as a tribute to [[Terry Pratchett]], the author of the series, who passed away in 2015, the year of NetHack 3.6.0's release. Its un[[identified]] appearance is that of a paperback book. | |
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| + | ==Generation== | ||
| + | They are randomly generated in bookstores. | ||
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| + | ==Effect== | ||
| + | When [[read]], the screen displays a quote from a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discworld Discworld] book. The first novel you read gives you 20 points of [[experience]]; subsequent novels have no additional effect. Reading novels breaks [[illiterate]] conduct. | ||
== List of novels == | == List of novels == | ||
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Revision as of 07:52, 17 February 2020
The novel is a special type of book introduced in NetHack 3.6.0. They were added as a tribute to Terry Pratchett, the author of the series, who passed away in 2015, the year of NetHack 3.6.0's release. Its unidentified appearance is that of a paperback book.
Generation
They are randomly generated in bookstores.
Effect
When read, the screen displays a quote from a Discworld book. The first novel you read gives you 20 points of experience; subsequent novels have no additional effect. Reading novels breaks illiterate conduct.
List of novels
Here is an exhaustive list of novels that can be found in the game:
- The Colour of Magic
- The Light Fantastic
- Equal Rites
- Mort
- Sourcery
- Wyrd Sisters
- Pyramids
- Guards! Guards!
- Eric
- Moving Pictures
- Reaper Man
- Witches Abroad
- Small Gods
- Lords and Ladies
- Men at Arms
- Soul Music
- Interesting Times
- Maskerade
- Feet of Clay
- Hogfather
- Jingo
- The Last Continent
- Carpe Jugulum
- The Fifth Elephant
- The Truth
- Thief of Time
- The Last Hero
- The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents
- Night Watch
- The Wee Free Men
- Monstrous Regiment
- A Hat Full of Sky
- Going Postal
- Thud!
- Wintersmith
- Making Money
- Unseen Academicals
- I Shall Wear Midnight
- Snuff
- Raising Steam
- The Shepherd's Crown
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