Ballistomycete - Revision history

Hordes at 02:12, 4 November 2023

2023-11-04T02:12:19Z

Hordes at 02:10, 4 November 2023

2023-11-04T02:10:27Z

Hordes: copy T&T from ballistomycete spore

2023-09-02T16:07:19Z

copy T&T from ballistomycete spore

Hordes: version bump

2023-07-26T01:57:58Z

version bump

Ge0ff: Un-retire

2020-09-10T10:25:26Z

Un-retire

Spudwalt at 18:34, 16 May 2018

2018-05-16T18:34:53Z

Tasonir: Add note that they can be found in sprint.

2017-05-01T23:47:14Z

Add note that they can be found in sprint.

Tasonir: Mark as obsolete: They've been removed.

2017-04-27T21:35:16Z

Mark as obsolete: They've been removed.

Bwijn: updated to 0.16, not changed

2015-10-01T10:53:58Z

updated to 0.16, not changed

Spudwalt at 07:17, 25 February 2015

2015-02-25T07:17:34Z

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 ==Tips & Tricks==
-*Confusion is a very strong effect. A ballistomycete colony or 2 can take out most early game threats on its own, and help take out later ones.
+*Confusion is a very strong effect: it prevents spellcasting, allows [[stab]]s, and greatly lowers melee [[to-hit]]. A ballistomycete colony or two can take out most early game threats on its own, and help take out later ones.
-*Spores aren't mindful of what they hit. Don't be next to a spore when it explodes, or you'll take a huge chunk of damage and be confused. You can't '''[[t]]'''ell them to do anything, so don't bother.
+*Spores aren't mindful of what they hit. Don't be next to a spore when it explodes, or you'll take a huge chunk of damage and be confused. You can't '''[[t]]'''ell the spores to do anything, so don't bother.
 ==History==

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 ==Useful Info==
-A [[ballistomycete]] is a plant-type monster, capable of spawning [[ballistomycete spore]]s for attacking nearby enemies.
+A [[ballistomycete]] is a plant-type monster, capable of spawning explosive [[ballistomycete spore]]s. These spores home in on nearby enemies.
 They don't generate anywhere in the Dungeon, though [[Fedhas]] worshippers can summon them with the Grow Ballistomycete ability.

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		+	==Tips & Tricks==
		+	*Confusion is a very strong effect. A ballistomycete colony or 2 can take out most early game threats on its own, and help take out later ones.
		+	*Spores aren't mindful of what they hit. Don't be next to a spore when it explodes, or you'll take a huge chunk of damage and be confused. You can't '''[[t]]'''ell them to do anything, so don't bother.

	==History==		==History==

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 A [[ballistomycete]] is a plant-type monster, capable of spawning [[ballistomycete spore]]s for attacking nearby enemies.
-While ballistomycetes no longer generate in the dungeon as of [[0.17]], worshipers of [[Fedhas Madash]] can still spawn them with the Grow Ballistomycete ability.
+They don't generate anywhere in the Dungeon, though [[Fedhas]] worshippers can summon them with the Grow Ballistomycete ability.
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 ==History==
 *Prior to [[0.24]], ballistomycetes could reproduce via [[ballistomycete spore]]s. Followers of [[Fedhas Madash]] could upgrade ballistomycetes to hyperactive ballistomycetes using the Evolution ablility. Hyperactive ballistomycetes would repeatedly cause explosions of spores before eventually dying, leaving more ballistomycetes in their wake.
-*Prior to [[0.17]], ballistomycete colonies could spawn naturally instead of being exclusive to followers of Fedhas.
+*Prior to [[0.17]], ballistomycete colonies could spawn naturally in the Dungeon, instead of being exclusive to followers of Fedhas.
 *Prior to [[0.14]], destroying a colony of ballistomycetes would give you about 500 experience.

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 ==Useful Info==
-A [[ballistomycete]] is a plant-type monster, capable of spawning [[ballistomycete spore]]s for both reproductive and combat purposes.
+A [[ballistomycete]] is a plant-type monster, capable of spawning [[ballistomycete spore]]s for attacking nearby enemies.
-While ballistomycetes no longer generate in the dungeon as of 0.17, they can still be found in sprint or spawned by worshipers of [[Fedhas Madash]].
+While ballistomycetes no longer generate in the dungeon as of [[0.17]], worshipers of [[Fedhas Madash]] can still spawn them with the Grow Ballistomycete ability.
-===Ballistomycete Life Cycle===
+{{monster spells}}
 ==History==
-*Prior to version [[0.17]], ballistomycete colonies could spawn naturally instead of being exclusive to followers of Fedhas.
+*Prior to [[0.24]], ballistomycetes could reproduce via [[ballistomycete spore]]s. Followers of [[Fedhas Madash]] could upgrade ballistomycetes to hyperactive ballistomycetes using the Evolution ablility. Hyperactive ballistomycetes would repeatedly cause explosions of spores before eventually dying, leaving more ballistomycetes in their wake.
-*Prior to version [[0.14]], destroying a colony of ballistomycetes would give you about 500 experience.
+*Prior to [[0.17]], ballistomycete colonies could spawn naturally instead of being exclusive to followers of Fedhas.

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 |name=ballistomycete
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 |tile=[[File:Ballistomycete.png]]
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 |species=ballistomycete
 }}
-{{Flavour|A lumpy reddish fungus covered in knobbly rhizome growths, growing well in the dank underground dungeon. When active it will occasionally produce giant spore balls, which in turn will give rise to more ballistomycetes.}}
+{{Flavour|A lumpy reddish fungus covered in knobbly rhizome growths, growing well in the dank underground dungeon. When active it will occasionally produce giant spores, which in turn will give rise to more ballistomycetes.}}
 ==Useful Info==
-While Ballistomycete no longer generate in the dungeon as of 0.17, they can still be found in sprint.
+A [[ballistomycete]] is a plant-type monster, capable of spawning [[ballistomycete spore]]s for both reproductive and combat purposes.
-A [[ballistomycete]] is a plant-type monster, capable of spawning [[giant spore]]s for both reproductive and combat purposes. Although seemingly harmless, they can become a serious menace if left unchecked, taking over the floor and spitting out explosive spores endlessly. They give no experience individually, but offer a large chunk for killing off the entire colony.
+While ballistomycetes no longer generate in the dungeon as of 0.17, they can still be found in sprint or spawned by worshipers of [[Fedhas Madash]].
 ===Ballistomycete Life Cycle===
-*After wandering for 40 turns, crashing into a player, or taking damage, a spore will explode, dealing damage and confusion. This also creates a random number of new inactive ballistomycetes in the blast radius (2~3 on average)
+*Ballistomycete spores will wander the dungeon, occasionally leaving grown ballistomycetes in its wake. After wandering for a while, crashing into a creature, or taking damage, a spore will explode, damaging and confusing creatures within 2 tiles. This may also create a random number of new inactive ballistomycetes in the blast radius (2~3 on average)
 *When this explosion occurs, a random ballistomycete on the level is activated. Roughly 500 turns later, it will create a new spore, continuing the cycle.
-*If you kill an active ballistomycete, a random number of other ballistomycetes will activate.
+*If an active ballistomycete is killed, a random number of other ballistomycetes will activate.
 *There can be up to 25 ballistomycetes on a floor at any given time. Any spore explosions beyond that will cause damage and confusion, but nothing else.
 *Killing the entire colony will remove all moldy floor tiles.
 ==Tips & Tricks==
-*Giant spores leave a trail of moss behind them which lights a trail when a new ballistomycete activates, giving you a good idea of where to go next.
+*Giant spores and spore explosions create mold on the floor. When a new ballistomycete is activated, this mold lights up in a trail leading to it, giving you an idea of where to go next.
-*Killing inactive ballistomycetes does not cause others to immediately become active, as is the case when you kill active ballistomycetes. Because of this, it's possible to "prune" an out-of-control outbreak without dooming yourself.
+*Killing inactive ballistomycetes does not cause others to immediately become active. Because of this, it's possible to "prune" an out-of-control outbreak without dooming yourself.
-*[[Magic Dart]] (whether cast via the spell or a [[wand of magic darts|wand]]) can reliably one-shot spores. Basic throwing items like [[stone]]s also work, though a character with no skill in [[Throwing]] may not be able to hit the spore before it goes off in their face.
+*[[Magic Dart]] can reliably one-shot spores. Basic throwing items like [[stone]]s also work, though a character with no skill in [[Throwing]] may not be able to hit the spore before it goes off in their face.
 *If you've killed everything attached to a particular patch of mold and it doesn't disappear, there's probably another patch (or maybe just a single spore) lurking somewhere else on the floor.
 ==Hyperactive Ballistomycete==
-{{flavour|This ballistomycete is in a state of all-out reproduction. It is constantly ravaged by explosions of spores, damaging everything around, and it is ultimately going to die to its own spores.
+{{flavour|This ballistomycete is in a state of all-out reproduction. It is constantly ravaged by explosions of spores, damaging everything around.}}
-Be sure to keep your distance!}}
+[[File:Hyperactive ballistomycete.png]] Followers of [[Fedhas Madash]] may use its Evolution ability to upgrade a ballistomycete to a hyperactive state. Hyperactive ballistomycetes will repeatedly cause explosions of spores similar to those of [[giant spore]]s before eventually dying, leaving more ballistomycetes in their wake. They are somewhat more durable than normal ballistomycetes, but this is offset by the damage they constantly do to themselves.
-[[File:Hyperactive ballistomycete.png]] Followers of [[Fedhas Madash]] may use his Evolution ability to upgrade a ballistomycete to a hyperactive state. Hyperactive ballistomycetes will repeatedly cause explosions of spores similar to those of [[giant spore]]s before eventually dying, leaving more ballistomycetes in their wake. They are significantly less durable than normal ballistomycetes.
+==History==

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	==Useful Info==		==Useful Info==
		+	While Ballistomycete no longer generate in the dungeon as of 0.17, they can still be found in sprint.
		+
	A [[ballistomycete]] is a plant-type monster, capable of spawning [[giant spore]]s for both reproductive and combat purposes. Although seemingly harmless, they can become a serious menace if left unchecked, taking over the floor and spitting out explosive spores endlessly. They give no experience individually, but offer a large chunk for killing off the entire colony.		A [[ballistomycete]] is a plant-type monster, capable of spawning [[giant spore]]s for both reproductive and combat purposes. Although seemingly harmless, they can become a serious menace if left unchecked, taking over the floor and spitting out explosive spores endlessly. They give no experience individually, but offer a large chunk for killing off the entire colony.