Difference between revisions of "Talk:Orc (starting race)"

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There should be some expanded discussion of the impact of summoning peaceful major demons.  I didn't know that Yeenoghu would follow me around and across levels.  Can I get him to fight things for me?
 
There should be some expanded discussion of the impact of summoning peaceful major demons.  I didn't know that Yeenoghu would follow me around and across levels.  Can I get him to fight things for me?
 
[[User:Yidda|Yidda]] 16:07, February 15, 2010 (UTC)
 
[[User:Yidda|Yidda]] 16:07, February 15, 2010 (UTC)
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: In short, he'll only get in your way, never fight for you. Your best bet is to loose him someplace you will never go again, such as the top Sokoban level.
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: More info is available, but it is a bit hard to find: [[Altar#Sacrificing_creatures_of_own_race]], [[Yeenoghu]], [[Demon_lord#Unique_demons_and_summoning]], [[Covetous]]. Personally, I almost never play orcs, so I've never poked my nose into this article. -[[User:Tjr|Tjr]] 16:18, February 15, 2010 (UTC)

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When I play on alt.org I show up as an o... also should probably mention maybe the starting characteristics of an orc, like poison resistance, etc.

Because you have showrace option turned on. --Paxed 22:23, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

Maybe this page can be combined with Orc monster following the Elf model http://nethack.wikia.com/wiki/Elf

Summoning Demons

There should be some expanded discussion of the impact of summoning peaceful major demons. I didn't know that Yeenoghu would follow me around and across levels. Can I get him to fight things for me? Yidda 16:07, February 15, 2010 (UTC)

In short, he'll only get in your way, never fight for you. Your best bet is to loose him someplace you will never go again, such as the top Sokoban level.
More info is available, but it is a bit hard to find: Altar#Sacrificing_creatures_of_own_race, Yeenoghu, Demon_lord#Unique_demons_and_summoning, Covetous. Personally, I almost never play orcs, so I've never poked my nose into this article. -Tjr 16:18, February 15, 2010 (UTC)