Mappable
In NetHack, a dungeon level is mappable if it allows the hero to use a scroll of magic mapping or the magic mapping spell to reveal the level's layout.
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Non-mappable levels
The following levels cannot have their layout revealed by magic mapping of any kind, which is designated by the "nommap" variable for that floor map in the level's file:
Attempting magic mapping on a non-mappable level confuses the hero for up to 30 more turns.[1]
Strategy
Levels that block mapping can impede heroes looking to quickly navigate them, though non-mappable levels thankfully do not suppress clairvoyance.
Messages
- Your <head> spins as something blocks the spell!
- You read a scroll of magic mapping on a non-mappable level.
- Your mind is filled with crazy lines!
- You read a scroll of magic mapping on a non-mappable level.
- Your <head> spins in bewilderment.
- This line is added to the above if you are not hallucinating.
- Wow! Modern art.
- This line is added if you are hallucinating.
Variants
SLASH'EM
In SLASH'EM, the Valley of the Dead is made mappable.
UnNetHack
In UnNetHack, all levels except Moloch’s Sanctum and the Astral Plane are mappable.
xNetHack
In xNetHack, various boss levels including some quest levels and all archfiend lairs cannot be mapped while the boss monster is present—this restriction is lifted if they are no longer on the level and the hero has killed them at least once.
References
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