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Wednesday, 2 November, 2005

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------------------- ...@....---...@...\| .@......+.-..@.G..\| ...------.--------\| ----..............\| .....------.-----.. --.---l...\|.+...--\| .+.+......\|.--....\| .\|.\|......\|..\|....\| @ "I cleared your town of the ratRats are long-tailed rodents. They are aggressive, omnivorous, and adaptable, often carrying diseases. "The rat," said O'Brien, still addressing his invisible audience, "although a rodent, is carnivorous. You are aware of that. You will have heard of the things that happen in the poor quarters of this town. In some streets a woman dare not leave her baby alone in the house, even for five minutes. The rats are certain to attack it. Within quite a small time they will strip it to the bones. They also attack sick or dying people. They show astonishing intelligence in knowing when a human being is helpless." [ 1984, by George Orwell ] 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. infestation, and all I get is THIS?"	------------------- ....@...---...@...\| ........+.-..@.G..\| .@.------.--------\| ----..............\| .....------.-----.. --.---l...\|.+...--\| .+.+......\|.--....\| .\|.\|......\|..\|....\| G "But all you did was read 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. and say 'r'!"	------------------- ........---...@...\| @....@..+.-..@.G..\| ...------.--------\| ----..............\| n....------.-----.. --.---l...\|.+...--\| .+.+......\|.--....\| .\|.\|......\|..\|....\| G "And after all, you did agree to be paid by the hour!"
------------------- @.......---...@...\| ......@.+.-@...G..\| ...------.--------\| ----..............\| ..n..------.-----.. --.---l...\|.+...--\| .+.+......\|.--....\| .\|.\|......\|..\|....\| @ "Bah! I don't need this. I will instead charge my fee... in children!"	------------------- ........---...@...\| ....@...@.-....G..\| ...------.--------\| ----.....@........\| @h...------.-----@. --.---....\|.+...--\| .+n+..l...\|.--....\| .\|.\|......\|@.\|....\| Apply magic fluteWith this thou canst do mighty deeds And change men's passions for thy needs: A man's despair with joy allay, Turn bachelors old to lovers gay. [ The Magic Flute, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ] 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. @ "Oh, children! Follow me, follow me!"	.....\|^...\|..\|..... .....\|....----...k. ...@-.@.......o... ------.....@h@..... ........@@G..------ .....@.......\|..... ..........KK.\|..... ....[...-------+--- ........\| @ "Off to a magical land, far away...*"
..\| \|..}}}};}} .i--- \|....}}};} ....------.....}}}} .................}} ......@..@@........ ..........@G@hk.... ------.......o@@h.. -----.....G@@k ----...oG@ @ "Where forever you shall sing and play... Far away from the lightStrange creatures formed from energy rather than matter, lights are given to self-destructive behavior when battling foes. 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 d—"	\|...\| \|...\| --------...-------- .........@......... ................... .........@@........ .......o.Gh........ .....@..@k@@.o..... ......@o@GG@@.h.... @ "... darn, my magic fluteWith this thou canst do mighty deeds And change men's passions for thy needs: A man's despair with joy allay, Turn bachelors old to lovers gay. [ The Magic Flute, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ] 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. ran out of charges."	------------ / REST IN \ / PEACE \ / \ \| Dudley \| \| killed by \| \| young 'uns \| \| * * * \| /\\_/(\/(/\)\//\/\| @ "Y'know, I reckon that's how the story REALLY ended."
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Nobody Special	November 2, 2005 00:55
First comment: 8 June, 2005	118 comments written
I wonder if (orcish, dwarven, gnomish, koboldThe race of kobolds are reputed to be an artificial creation of a master wizard (demi-god?). They are about 3' tall with a vaguely dog-like face. They bear a violent dislike of the Elven race, and will go out of their way to cause trouble for Elves at any time. 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.-ish) children make good pets.
Fathead	July 18, 2006 21:05
First comment: 1 April, 2006	1136 comments written
I guess we'll never know....
khearn	January 19, 2007 00:31
First comment: 16 January, 2007	15 comments written
Never turn your back on children
Grognor	April 16, 2007 09:29
First comment: 4 April, 2007	1161 comments written
They'll kill you.
Kerta	December 13, 2007 11:38
First comment: 12 December, 2007	72 comments written
Here's something random. How many licks does it take to get to the center of a floating eyeFloating eyes, not surprisingly, are large, floating eyeballs which drift about the dungeon. Though not dangerous in and of themselves, their power to paralyse those who gaze at their large eye in combat is widely feared. Many are the tales of those who struck a floating eye, were paralysed by its mystic powers, and then nibbled to death by some other creature that lurked around nearby. 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. corpse?

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