Dudley's dungeon -- Wednesday, 14 June, 2006

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acheron	June 14, 2006 05:45
First comment: 1 June, 2004	63 comments written
You and me both, Dudley.
Jack Simth	June 14, 2006 07:07
First comment: 3 January, 2005	59 comments written
Red hands is the confuse monster effect. He's a little confused, you see... Well, that's my guess, anyway.
	June 14, 2006 18:50
First comment: 1 April, 2004	431 comments written
I always figured that the red glow was an inside joke on the part of the devteam for when the playerThese strange creatures live mostly on the surface of the earth, gathering together in societies of various forms, but occasionally a stray will descend into the depths and commit mayhem among the dungeon residents who, naturally, often resent the intrusion of such beasts. They are capable of using weapons and magic, and it is even rumored that the Wizard of Yendor is a member of this species. Copyright (c) 1994, 1995, 1996 by the NetHack Development Team Copyright (c) 1994 by Boudewijn Wayers NetHack may be freely redistributed. See license for details. got confused about what it did...
The Random One	July 17, 2006 01:16
First comment: 2 July, 2006	6 comments written
The joke itself is nice, but if it was a spellbookThe Book of Three lay closed on the table. Taran had never been allowed to read the volume for himself; now he was sure it held more than Dallben chose to tell him. In the sun- filled room, with Dallben still meditating and showing no sign of stopping, Taran rose and moved through the shimmering beams. From the forest came the monotonous tick of a beetle. His hands reached for the cover. Taran gasped in pain and snatched them away. They smarted as if each of his fingers had been stung by hornets. He jumped back, stumbled against the bench, and dropped to the floor, where he put his fingers woefully into his mouth. Dallben's eyes blinked open. He peered at Taran and yawned slowly. "You had better see Coll about a lotion for those hands," he advised. "Otherwise, I shouldn't be surprised if they blistered." [ The Book of Three, by Lloyd Alexander ] Copyright (c) 1994, 1995, 1996 by the NetHack Development Team Copyright (c) 1994 by Boudewijn Wayers NetHack may be freely redistributed. See license for details. it would have identified itself. A scrollAnd I was gazing on the surges prone, With many a scalding tear and many a groan, When at my feet emerg'd an old man's hand, Grasping this scroll, and this same slender wand. I knelt with pain--reached out my hand--had grasp'd Those treasures--touch'd the knuckles--they unclasp'd-- I caught a finger: but the downward weight O'erpowered me--it sank. Then 'gan abate The storm, and through chill aguish gloom outburst The comfortable sun. I was athirst To search the book, and in the warming air Parted its dripping leaves with eager care. Strange matters did it treat of, and drew on My soul page after page, till well-nigh won Into forgetfulness; when, stupefied, I read these words, and read again, and tried My eyes against the heavens, and read again. [ Endymion, by John Keats ] Copyright (c) 1994, 1995, 1996 by the NetHack Development Team Copyright (c) 1994 by Boudewijn Wayers NetHack may be freely redistributed. See license for details. of confuse monster would have worked much better.
Fathead	July 25, 2006 20:10
First comment: 1 April, 2006	1136 comments written
No, only Casle-of-the-Winds books ID themselves; NetHack books only ID themselves if you're lucky.
Fathead	December 2, 2006 04:38
First comment: 1 April, 2006	1136 comments written
I meant, "Castle".
Grognor	April 19, 2007 05:16
First comment: 4 April, 2007	1161 comments written
We know.
kureshii	March 16, 2008 17:10
First comment: 8 March, 2008	37 comments written
Umm... caught red-handed?

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