Defunct features (SpliceHack)
During SpliceHack's development, several features have been removed. In particular, SpliceHack 1.0.0 was a rewrite that removed a large number of features from earlier versions.
Contents
List of defunct monsters
List of defunct branches and levels
The Void
The Void was a new branch that contained numerous deadly monsters, including a void dragon, and a large number of portals that link to other dungeon branches. Entering the portal which one entered the void through would not necessarily lead to the same entrance. The void could be accessed via a portal located one level above the castle. The Void was introduced before version 0.4.0, disabled in version 0.4.0, reworked and reintroduced in version 0.6.0, and removed in version 0.8.0.
Statuary
This level looked like a regular dungeon level, but contained a cockatrice in one of the rooms, and a total of 20 statue traps spread throughout the level. One of the statues contained a wand of wonder. Appeared with 40% probability in levels 18–20. In version 1.0.0 the statuary special level has been replaced by the themed room of the same name.
Icy Wastes
The Icy Wastes contained a large number of cold-based monsters, including the Failure Eidolon. Useful loot included a pair of earmuffs and an orb of permafrost. This level was accessed via a portal located somewhere on levels 15–22. It was removed in version 1.0.0.[1]
Dark Forest
The Dark Forest was filled with an enormous number of werecreatures, including some that were unique to that level, such as a werebear, a werecockatrice, and Drauglir. The Dark Forest was the only way aside from wishing to obtain a moonstone. It was removed in version 1.0.0.[2]
Drinking Hall
Contained a large number of dwarven revelers, and was presided over by two storm giants. Notable loot included several kegs and a large number of potions of booze. This level was accessed via an upward staircase on the level above Mines' End. It was removed in version 1.0.0 and replaced with The Bar.[3]
Mysterious Laboratory
The Mysterious Laboratory was the home of the Ancient Brain, and contained a small number of random potions and spellbooks. It was accessed via a downward staircase located in levels 20–24. It was removed in version 1.0.0.[4]
List of defunct items
Weapons
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| ) windmill blade | only found in junk shops |
| ) bone knife | replaced with sacrificial knife |
| ) grain scythe | replaced with scythe |
| ) razor whip | |
| ) The Power Pole | dancer quest artifact |
Armor
| Item | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| [ helm of opaque thoughts | helm | replaced with tinfoil hat |
| [ purple dragon scales | body armor | replaced with violet dragon scales |
| [ purple dragon scale mail | body armor | replaced with violet dragon scale mail |
| [ second skin | cloak | provides regeneration and causes hunger. |
| [ robe of the blood magus | cloak | granted the power of blood magic, would autocurse and create a blood pudding if player had low health |
| [ robe of stasis | cloak | granted unchanging, could not be polymorphed, erodeproof |
| [ flowing dress | shirt | replaced with dress |
| [ green gown | shirt | replaced with gown, rarely dropped by baobhan-sith |
| [ snappy tuxedo | shirt | replaced with tuxedo |
| [ iron mantle | cloak | provides 3 AC, heavy |
| [ shield of resonance | shield | replaced by resonant shield |
Tools
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| ( medical kit | originally from SLASH'EM. |
| ( orb of permafrost | found in the Icy Wastes, could be thrown once to deal massive cold damage to a monster |
| ( pair of earmuffs | caused deafness |
Scrolls
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| scroll of warding words | created an engraving that would explode when read by you or another creature; this could anger peaceful monsters. This engraving was randomized each game, and would explode regardless of how it was created. Cursed scrolls would cause you to read the engraving. |
| scroll of genocide | replaced with scroll of annihilation |
| scroll of web | allowed you to place a web in a location. Cursed scrolls caused you to web yourself. Reading while confused would summon some spiders |
| scroll of warp armor | replaced with scroll of change material |
| scroll of warp weapon | replaced with scroll of change material |
Others
| Item | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| potion of vampire blood | potion | originally from SLASH'EM, replaced with potion of vampire essence |
| ring of blood magic | ring | granted the power of blood magic |
| ring of memory | ring | protected against amnesia |
| spellbook of web | spellbook | similar effect to scroll of web |
| moonstone | stone | found in the Dark Forest, would provide light with radius based on the phase of the moon |
List of defunct starting races
List of other defunct features
- Techniques, similar to SLASH'EM
- Cooking
- Dancer
- monster conversation
- aligned glyph trap
References
- ↑ https://github.com/NullCGT/SpliceHack/commit/fa6c1c202cf13c9c851327dfa86bb473dd6e7792
- ↑ https://github.com/NullCGT/SpliceHack/commit/fa6c1c202cf13c9c851327dfa86bb473dd6e7792
- ↑ https://github.com/NullCGT/SpliceHack/commit/96e521c61e5a20dbf3844282a331601f54e2bb43
- ↑ https://github.com/NullCGT/SpliceHack/commit/fa6c1c202cf13c9c851327dfa86bb473dd6e7792
