User:Chris/dNetHack/dNethack Roles
Contents
Implemented
Convict
The Convict is a role added in the Convict Role patch. It was designed to be more difficult than Tourist (statistically the most difficult class in vanilla NetHack), a goal at which it succeeds handily.
Pirate
The Pirate is a role added in the Pirate Role patch, which was developed using Nephi's preliminary Pirate patch as a base.
Pirates are a melee focused class that may have trouble finding a good weapon. Their first sacrifice gift is the Marauder's Map, and their crowning gift is an artifact cutlass (scimitar), Reaver. Their default pet is either a parrot or a monkey.
The Marauder's Map can be invoked to detect all items and artifacts on the current dungeon level. Pirates don't receive artifacts (other than the Map) as a reward for sacrificing, so they will need to keep their eyes open for good artifacts as they explore the dungeon.
Planned
Binder
The Binder is based on the class of the same name from the DnD 3.5 Tome of Magic. Binders are based on medieval magical traditions like that found in the Lesser Key of Solomon (indeed, most of the vestiges found in the Tome of Magic are based on demons from the Lesser Key). Their abilities are almost completely dependent on which spirits they have bound.
Drow Quests
Drow should receive a quest based on their gender instead of their role. Once on the quest, they may choose to change alignments and assassinate their quest leader instead of their the nemesis.
Time Traveler
Time Travelers come from a fantasy-future with guns, lasers, lightsabers, and psychic powers. They have damaged immune and digestive systems. If they remove their starting isolation suit they will contract deadly illnesses, and they can't eat food other than tins and potions.
Psion?
Since I'm planning to add psychic powers, I may as well add a Psion class, right?
