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Could the keys P (for Put on Jewelry), and W (for Wear an item) become toggleable, so that P becomes put on, or take off if already on; and W becomes wear, or remove if already wearing?

Just a thought.
MM

Just out of curiosity, does the game count fractional skills? That is to say, is skill level 3.9 better, or the same as 3.0 in a given category?
MM

Is there any way to turn off the auto butcher feature in 0.25? It annoys me, and I find it visually distracting...
MM

An annoying trap, similar to a teleport trap or a pit that if entered causes you to forget the identity of 1-4 scrolls and/or potions.

(a way to keep scrolls of identity relevant later into the game)

VT, I'm sorry... in this context, what does 'Tabbing' mean?
MM

What about easing the attack restrictions on the Amulet of the Acrobat such that followers of Wu Jian still get the evasion bonus while using the 'Whirlwind' ability? In my experience, the Amulet of the Acrobat is a lot less useful as a Wu Jian-ite, because you often find yourself inadvertently atta...

No, the explosion is immediate. But the Serpent's Lash is instantaneous. That seems like an argument as to why it should work, where unless I am mistaken duvessa is answering the question actually asked - _does_ it work? Nah, it was more of a "Gosh, this *should* work, am I missing something&q...

duvessa wrote:No, the explosion is immediate.

But the Serpent's Lash is instantaneous.

Is there a way to use serpent's lash in conjunction with a scroll of immolation to dart in, kill an inner-flamed monster, and dart out again before getting caught in the explosion? It seems like it should work...

How about a +3 Hat of Illiteracy which, while worn, would prevent the character from reading scrolls or spellbooks (though you could still cast spells already memorized)? Note that a *cursed* Hat of Illiteracy would be a truly awful item!

duvessa wrote:
bel wrote:Why not just play a Demigod from the start?
I think it's implied that this would replace the Dg species.

No, I just thought it would be a fun challenge to have a reward for getting relatively deep into the game without committing to a religion.
MM

Potion of Gigantism and potion of Miniaturization. When quaffed these potions temporarily change the characters size one notch; ie if you are Medium sized and you quaff a potion of Gigantism, you become Large; if you are Medium and quaff a potion of Miniaturization, you become small. Effects are sta...

njvack wrote:make it the Amulet of Anatomical Improbability, which has only the effect of letting the wearer wear two amulets, one of which is this amulet

have Xom gift it every once in a while

Nah, this way you have the disadvantage of giving up a ring slot.
MM

If a character reaches level 12 without (ever) choosing a religion, he/she can opt to become agnostic. An agnost gains some of the benefits of a Demigod: ie a tendency toward good mutations, magic resistance, increased stat bonuses; in addition to any racial bonuses (or detriments). After becoming a...

The only power this unique artifact has it that it allows the wearer to concurrently wear two amulets. How? Don't ask, I don't know!

** Once equipped, this ancient artifact can NEVER (no way, no how) be removed. ** Like most amulets, it requires the wearer to be fully healthy in order to attune to the wearer's body;ie you don't get to put it on halfway through a tough battle and expect it to work. ** Once, and one time only, it m...

Apparently Blade Hands has the same affect on hydras as long blades and axes. Go figure... :cry:

MM

Does the ring of stealth actually do anything? Yes, obviously it does something, increasing one's stealth; but by how much? Just empirically, it doesn't appear to make much difference in my rate of successful sneakiness. Also, is the effect stackable with multiple rings?

Does Beastly Appendage (or the tentacle spike mutation) help you in combat with your off-tentacle, or does it only give a boost when you are fighting unarmed?
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Molly

How about getting read of silver and/or steel missiles? I find them annoying because they aren't worth the inventory slot, so I tend not to carry them anyway. And then when I want them, I don't have them...

As an Octopode Stabber, this level 1 spell is like voodoo! Cast it before combat, grab them, confuse them, stab them dead! You used to have to touch opponents bare-handed (tentacled), now it works with a weapon. As much as I appreciate this buff, I wonder if it isn't unbalancing?

sorry, but if food is to be part of the game, my preference is for a little more complexity rather than less. Also, it makes sense to me that if you are engorged you don't move as quickly or as dexterously. Just my humble opinion.

What if there was a slight penalty for being engorged (as opposed to Very Full); -2 Dex or Slow? I think it might make it more interesting, but it also might just be annoying. Also, am I the only one who misses the different types of food as opposed to generic rations? Anyone up for some Pandemonium...

Does it bother anyone else that the latest version of tiles for wights show them carrying a shield (probably a buckler), but they don't render up a buckler when killed? Like I said, small and petty...

Actually, I was just thinking about this yesterday: why not just have ONE command for ascending or descending stairs? Stairs in DCSS are never double, they always either lead up or down, so why differentiate the command? Just have < or > mean "climb up or down stairway/pit/escape hatch" MM

I have come to the conclusion that the most important lesson for success at DCSS is: DON'T MAKE ANY MISTAKES! This is particularly true at low levels, and when playing an Octopode. Words to live by, which I don't...

How about a Scroll of Random Semi-Usefullness? Upon being read, this scroll would grant a small, potentially helpful effect: a random blink, a small amount of healing, a small amount of piety, a nutritional boost, or (rarely) a very small boost of experience. This would be most (potentially) useful ...

meem: I am meem, an upgrade of beem built by MalcolmRose (check out Malcolm's DCSS vids and other projects at http://youtube.com/malcolmrosegaming). To have me follow you in your games, type !subscribemeem - to make me go away forever, type !quitmeem - For help, type: !meem

Ok, so what is Beem?

I generally play on berotato. I have gotten this message a number of times over the last few weeks. Next time I pops up, I will copy the info verbatim. Thanks

What the heck is this Meem (sequel to Beem) that I keep getting messaged about?

njvack, Thank You! I did not know that.

Would it be possible to make the Scroll of Vulnerability more potent? I tend to find them by read-IDing; and then I just rest until my magic resistance is restored, and never look back. Maybe make the effect semi-permanent, and/or affect armor class?

...or is 0.22 a LOT stingier with the goodies? Having played a few (dozen) times now, that is my impression. Previously I could more or less count on finding a decent enchanted dagger within the first three or four dungeon levels; no more. I've currently got a backpack full of rings and amulets and ...

A rare and randomly placed object similar to a teleport trap. Upon walking into it, you are either (75%) transported to a random location in the branch and level of your choice; or (25%) you are transported to a completely random branch/level.

Those of a certain age may find this cube oddly familiar.

Any tips for coping with an encounter with an unseen horror relatively early in the game... i.e. before I have the ability to see invisible, or any scrolls of fog?

Monks who choose to worship generous Gozag get the service fee waived! (for whatever that's worth...)

Hello Barry, welcome and good luck in your quest(s) for the fabulous orb!!

I've had mixed success in **consistently** living to the middle-game phase, defined loosely as the point where I find the Temple and adopt a religion. Tips for staying alive while in the early phase of the game?

Does intelligence have a bearing within the game on anything other than spell casting?

Is there any point in carrying more than one fan or lamp or box or vial; they all become inert if you use one. Are their effects additive at all?

Does proximity to an opponent affect stealth? i.e. is the monster more likely to notice you the closer you get to it?

Related question: when purchasing the Fund-a-Shop service from Gozag (serve and protect!), does the cost of the shop have any bearing on the quality of its contents?

Thanks, I've wondered about this also.

This is a very basic question, but I'll go ahead and ask:
Does practicing a skill that you are training make you better at it? i.e. if I am training throwing, is it useful to me to throw rocks at a slow-moving worm?

It may well be that everybody else has known this forever, but I certainly didn't until today: When in Tree Form (scroll of lignification), you are immune to the effects of a Scroll of Torment. But your enemies are not...

I believe that the vast majority of my many untimely deaths have been due to carelessness, haste (the non-magical variety), and hubris. (Most of the rest involve early encounters with orc priests). Specifically, my latest resolution is to play closer attention to the 50% hp rule, especially at level...

As an Octopode fighter/stabber of the Wu Jian Clan, am I better off constricting an opponent, or lightly attacking by moving around them? Or is it too broad of a question, and circumstance-dependent? If that is the case, what are the considerations?

I was thinking of starting my (long suffering and usually short-lived) Octopode Fighter with Gozag, hanging out until I have a decent weapon and rings, and then going over to Wu Jian. Crazy talk?

Is it ever advisable to change religions? If so, under what circumstances?

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