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'''Warning''' is a [[property]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]'' and reveals the location of nearby hostile monsters that [[you]] cannot see. | '''Warning''' is a [[property]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]'' and reveals the location of nearby hostile monsters that [[you]] cannot see. | ||
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* XL 15 as a [[Caveman]], [[Healer]], [[Priest]], or [[Wizard]] | * XL 15 as a [[Caveman]], [[Healer]], [[Priest]], or [[Wizard]] | ||
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[[Image:Telepathy vs warning.png|300px|right|thumb|The range of warning is indicated by question marks. In comparison, the range of unblind [[extrinsic telepathy]] is slightly smaller, and is indicated by flags.]] | [[Image:Telepathy vs warning.png|300px|right|thumb|The range of warning is indicated by question marks. In comparison, the range of unblind [[extrinsic telepathy]] is slightly smaller, and is indicated by flags.]] | ||
While you possess warning, hostile monsters that are within a ten-tile radius and are at least level 4 will have their location marked with a number from 1 to 5 ({{red|1}}, {{red|2}}, {{red|3}}, {{magenta|4}}, {{brightmagenta|5}}) - in [[graphical user interface]]s using the default [[tileset]], such as the [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] client nethackw, the numbers are replaced with colored question marks that correspond to the above numbers ([[Image:Warning_1.png]] [[Image:Warning_2.png]] [[Image:Warning_3.png]] [[Image:Warning_4.png]] [[Image:Warning_5.png]]).{{refsrc|display.h|38}}<ref>{{sourcecode|display.h|44}}, but see also {{sourcecode|hack.h|288}} and {{function|hacklib.c|dist2}}.</ref> | While you possess warning, hostile monsters that are within a ten-tile radius and are at least level 4 will have their location marked with a number from 1 to 5 ({{red|1}}, {{red|2}}, {{red|3}}, {{magenta|4}}, {{brightmagenta|5}}) - in [[graphical user interface]]s using the default [[tileset]], such as the [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] client nethackw, the numbers are replaced with colored question marks that correspond to the above numbers ([[Image:Warning_1.png]] [[Image:Warning_2.png]] [[Image:Warning_3.png]] [[Image:Warning_4.png]] [[Image:Warning_5.png]]).{{refsrc|display.h|38}}<ref>{{sourcecode|display.h|44}}, but see also {{sourcecode|hack.h|288}} and {{function|hacklib.c|dist2}}.</ref> | ||
| − | The number used to represent a monster is {{frac|4}} of | + | The number used to represent a monster is {{frac|4}} of [[Monster level|that monster's level]] - the result is rounded down to the nearest whole, and will go no higher than 5, while 0 is not displayed. The glyphs displayed are described as an "unknown creature causing you <feeling>", where <feeling> is one of '''concern''', '''anxiety''', '''disquiet''', '''alarm''', or '''dread''' for warning levels one to five respectively. Warning levels will be chosen at random if you are [[hallucinating]]. |
| − | == | + | Moving near a hiding monster such as a [[piercer]] or [[trapper]] while psosessing warning will cause you to take a second look close by, revealing the monster. Additionally, warning produces messages to alert you when you are standing on [[ice]] that is going to melt in under 15 turns. Moving with {{kbd|m}} while [[blind]] will still attack in some cases, possibly [[petrify]]ing you - [[bug#mattacks|this is very likely a bug]]. |
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| + | ===Warning levels=== | ||
| + | The following table lists which monsters each warning may represent based on their initial level. As a result of this the warning can vary - e.g. an [[ochre jelly]] can merit a warning number 1 or 2, depending on the dungeon level and your experience level at the time of its generation. Monsters may also shift warning levels through growing up, e.g. via [[conflict]] or quaffing a [[potion of gain level]]. | ||
| − | + | While not implemented in released versions, NetHack contains code to warn of monsters with a level below four - these would be represented by a {{white|0}} (white zero) and described as causing you :worry". | |
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|[[stone golem|{{gray|'}}]][[glass golem|{{cyan|'}}]][[iron golem|{{cyan|'}}]] | |[[stone golem|{{gray|'}}]][[glass golem|{{cyan|'}}]][[iron golem|{{cyan|'}}]] | ||
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| + | ==Strategy== | ||
| + | Warning is a useful property to pair with other means of detecting hostile monsters, such as extrinsic [[telepathy]] - though it does not reveal their identity, it functions regardless of whether the monster is [[mindless]] or not, allowing it to cover "gaps" in telepathy. | ||
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{{message|You feel sensitive!|You gained warning through leveling up}} | {{message|You feel sensitive!|You gained warning through leveling up}} | ||
{{message|You feel less sensitive!|You lost intrinsic warning through level drain.}} | {{message|You feel less sensitive!|You lost intrinsic warning through level drain.}} | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| + | The current warning system was first implemented in [[NetHack 3.3.1]]. In prior versions, warning displayed messages when a hostile monster was nearby,{{refsrc|mon.c|267|version=NetHack_3.3.0}} and a ring of warning would flash a single color corresponding to the warning numbers in modern versions - Pink corresponds to "1", red to "2", ruby to "3", purple to "4", and black to "5". Messages that were higher in the list took precedence over lower ones. When blinded, no warning messages were displayed; while hallucinating, they are referred to as "mood rings", and the colors were replaced with hallucinatory ones. | ||
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| − | + | {{message|Your Sting glows light blue!|You are wielding Sting, and the monster is an orc.}} | |
| − | + | {{message|Your left/right ring glows <color>!"|You are wearing a ring of warning.}} | |
| − | + | {{message|Your rings both glow <color>!|You are wearing two rings of warning.}} | |
| − | + | {{message|You feel apprehensive as you sense a <color> flash.|You have intrinsic warning, or warning from an artifact.}} | |
| − | + | {{message|Your spider-sense is tingling...|As above while hallucinating; this is a Spider-Man reference.}} | |
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==SLASH'EM== | ==SLASH'EM== | ||
In SLASH'EM, [[The Candle of Eternal Flame]] and [[The Storm Whistle]] grant warning. | In SLASH'EM, [[The Candle of Eternal Flame]] and [[The Storm Whistle]] grant warning. | ||
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<references /> | <references /> | ||
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[[Category:Properties]] | [[Category:Properties]] | ||
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Revision as of 01:52, 13 August 2021
- This article is about the property that alerts you to a hostile monster's presence. For the 'warning' that allows you to sense specific monsters, see warned of monster type.
Warning is a property that appears in NetHack and reveals the location of nearby hostile monsters that you cannot see.
Contents
Sources
Warning can be obtained extrinsically by wearing a ring of warning or carrying an artifact that grants warning, i.e. the Orb of Fate or the Master Key of Thievery. It can only be gained intrinsically by eating a ring of warning or reaching a certain experience level as certain roles:
Description
While you possess warning, hostile monsters that are within a ten-tile radius and are at least level 4 will have their location marked with a number from 1 to 5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) - in graphical user interfaces using the default tileset, such as the Windows client nethackw, the numbers are replaced with colored question marks that correspond to the above numbers (
).[1][2]
The number used to represent a monster is 1⁄4 of that monster's level - the result is rounded down to the nearest whole, and will go no higher than 5, while 0 is not displayed. The glyphs displayed are described as an "unknown creature causing you <feeling>", where <feeling> is one of concern, anxiety, disquiet, alarm, or dread for warning levels one to five respectively. Warning levels will be chosen at random if you are hallucinating.
Moving near a hiding monster such as a piercer or trapper while psosessing warning will cause you to take a second look close by, revealing the monster. Additionally, warning produces messages to alert you when you are standing on ice that is going to melt in under 15 turns. Moving with m while blind will still attack in some cases, possibly petrifying you - this is very likely a bug.
Warning levels
The following table lists which monsters each warning may represent based on their initial level. As a result of this the warning can vary - e.g. an ochre jelly can merit a warning number 1 or 2, depending on the dungeon level and your experience level at the time of its generation. Monsters may also shift warning levels through growing up, e.g. via conflict or quaffing a potion of gain level.
While not implemented in released versions, NetHack contains code to warn of monsters with a level below four - these would be represented by a 0 (white zero) and described as causing you :worry".
| Warning symbol | Possible monsters when also telepathic |
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| (I, no warning) | bejvvyFFFFFFFMMPZZZZZZZ''' |
| 1,
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bbeeejjjvvvvvvyyEEEEFFMMMMMMMMPPPZZZZZ'''''' |
| 2,
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beeejvvvEEEEMMMMPPZZZ'''' |
| 3,
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vEEEEMPZZ'''' |
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Z'''' |
| 5,
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''' |
Strategy
Warning is a useful property to pair with other means of detecting hostile monsters, such as extrinsic telepathy - though it does not reveal their identity, it functions regardless of whether the monster is mindless or not, allowing it to cover "gaps" in telepathy.
Messages
- You feel sensitive!
- You gained warning through leveling up
- You feel less sensitive!
- You lost intrinsic warning through level drain.
- The ice seems very soft and slushy.
- You have warning and are standing on ice that will melt in under 15 turns.
- You feel the ice shift beneath you!
- As above, but in under 10 turns.
- The ice, is gonna BREAK!
- As above, but in under 5 turns.
History
The current warning system was first implemented in NetHack 3.3.1. In prior versions, warning displayed messages when a hostile monster was nearby,[3] and a ring of warning would flash a single color corresponding to the warning numbers in modern versions - Pink corresponds to "1", red to "2", ruby to "3", purple to "4", and black to "5". Messages that were higher in the list took precedence over lower ones. When blinded, no warning messages were displayed; while hallucinating, they are referred to as "mood rings", and the colors were replaced with hallucinatory ones.
No warning messages were displayed if one had been displayed within your last ten actions, unless the new message reflected a higher level of warning than the previous one.
Messages
- Your Sting glows light blue!
- You are wielding Sting, and the monster is an orc.
- Your left/right ring glows <color>!"
- You are wearing a ring of warning.
- Your rings both glow <color>!
- You are wearing two rings of warning.
- You feel apprehensive as you sense a <color> flash.
- You have intrinsic warning, or warning from an artifact.
- Your spider-sense is tingling...
- As above while hallucinating; this is a Spider-Man reference.
SLASH'EM
In SLASH'EM, The Candle of Eternal Flame and The Storm Whistle grant warning.
References
- ↑ display.h in NetHack 3.4.3, line 38
- ↑ display.h, line 44, but see also hack.h, line 288 and dist2 in hacklib.c.
- ↑ mon.c in NetHack_3.3.0, line 267
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