Formicid - Revision history

Hordes: /* Strategy */

2025-12-07T20:44:44Z

‎Strategy

NormalPerson7: 0.33

2025-05-06T12:15:56Z

0.33

Ge0ff: /* History */ cba 008900fb

2025-01-14T08:09:25Z

‎History: cba 008900fb

Ge0ff: /* Innate Abilities */

2024-10-17T15:17:17Z

‎Innate Abilities

Ge0ff: /* Innate Abilities */ add the duration of shafting

2024-10-17T15:15:24Z

‎Innate Abilities: add the duration of shafting

Patrick2011b: Shadow Step -> Shadowslip

2024-09-30T01:40:46Z

Shadow Step -> Shadowslip

Ge0ff at 19:01, 31 August 2024

2024-08-31T19:01:59Z

Patrick2011b: update to 0.32

2024-08-29T23:05:17Z

update to 0.32

Ge0ff: /* History */ cba a89054ee

2024-07-28T11:51:10Z

‎History: cba a89054ee

Hordes: /* Difficulty of Play */

2024-03-07T06:23:52Z

‎Difficulty of Play

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 '''Shafting''' - Shafting is a guaranteed escape from any fight, though it takes a few turns to activate. It can also bring you into a whole new can of worms. It's much easier to survive a dangerous, unexplored floor when you're relatively unscathed.
-If the floors below you are clear, then shafting is a perfect escape tool. E.g. you can clear the floors below a [[ghost vault]], and shaft if you need to escape the ghost.
+If the floors below you are clear, then shafting is a perfect escape tool.
 ===Tips & Tricks===

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 {{flavour|The Formicids are a species of humanoid ants. Just like their tiny insect ancestors, the Formicids are well adept at earth work, both on the physical and magical sides. Their abilities have been used to tunnel immense underground communities and structures, many of which are tens of thousands of years old.
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 *'''[[Antennae]] 3:''' Formicids can sense monsters within 7 tiles (even through walls) and can also [[see invisible]].
 **Formicids cannot wear any form of headgear.
-*'''[[Four Strong Arms]]:''' Formicids have four arms. They can wield all two-handed weapons with one hand-pair (the equivalent of one hand for other species), and are even able to wield [[giant club]]s and [[giant spiked club]]s, though with two hand-pairs. However, they are too small to use [[large rock]]s and still have only 2 ring slots.
+*'''[[Four Strong Arms]]:''' Formicids have four arms. They can wield all two-handed weapons with one hand-pair (the equivalent of one hand for other species), and are even able to wield [[giant club]]s and [[giant spiked club]]s, though with two hand-pairs. They can wear two pairs of [[gloves]], however they still have only 2 ring slots.
 *'''Mandibles:''' Formicids can dig through walls as an innate ability. First, they have to extend their mandibles, and then move into a [[rock wall]] or [[iron grate]] to start making the tunnel. Digging takes your normal [[movement delay]] per square, inflicts slight temp. [[drain|HP drain]] (~2% max HP per tile), and makes some noise.
 **Formicids can create a [[shaft]] under themselves as an innate ability, allowing them to escape downwards. Unlike digging, this ability is silent. Using this ability takes 2.8 [[decaAut]]s: you spend 2 decaAuts on your current floor, and then 0.7 - 0.8 decaAuts on the floor you drop to. Note that you cannot use it on the last level of a [[branch]], nor in [[the Abyss]], [[Hell]], [[Pandemonium]], or [[Ziggurat]]s.
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 ==History==
-{{CBA|0.33|Formicids will be able to wear two pairs of [[gloves]].}}
+*Prior to [[0.33]], Formicids could only wear one pair of [[gloves]].
 *Prior to [[0.32]], Formicids had -1 [[Translocations]] aptitude.
 *Prior to [[0.31]], Formicids were not immune to [[malevolent force]]'s shaft effect.

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 ==History==
 *Prior to [[0.32]], Formicids had -1 [[Translocations]] aptitude.
 *Prior to [[0.31]], Formicids were not immune to [[malevolent force]]'s shaft effect.

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 *'''[[Four Strong Arms]]:''' Formicids have four arms. They can wield all two-handed weapons with one hand-pair (the equivalent of one hand for other species), and are even able to wield [[giant club]]s and [[giant spiked club]]s, though with two hand-pairs. However, they are too small to use [[large rock]]s and still have only 2 ring slots.
 *'''Mandibles:''' Formicids can dig through walls as an innate ability. First, they have to extend their mandibles, and then move into a [[rock wall]] or [[iron grate]] to start making the tunnel. Digging takes your normal [[movement delay]] per square, inflicts slight temp. [[drain|HP drain]] (~2% max HP per tile), and makes some noise.
-**Formicids can create a [[shaft]] under themselves as an innate ability, allowing them to escape downwards. Unlike digging, this ability is silent. Using this ability takes 2.8 [[decaAut]]s: you spend 2 decaAuts on your current floor, and 0.7 - 0.8 decaAuts on the floor you drop to. Note that you cannot use it on the last level of a [[branch]], nor in [[the Abyss]], [[Hell]], [[Pandemonium]], or [[Ziggurat]]s.
+**Formicids can create a [[shaft]] under themselves as an innate ability, allowing them to escape downwards. Unlike digging, this ability is silent. Using this ability takes 2.8 [[decaAut]]s: you spend 2 decaAuts on your current floor, and then 0.7 - 0.8 decaAuts on the floor you drop to. Note that you cannot use it on the last level of a [[branch]], nor in [[the Abyss]], [[Hell]], [[Pandemonium]], or [[Ziggurat]]s.
 *'''[[Stasis]]:''' Formicids have permanent stasis, rendering them unable to gain certain space and time altering effects. They are immune to [[blink]], [[teleport]], speed altering effects ([[Haste]], [[Berserk]], [[Slow]], [[Swiftness]]), and [[paralysis]].
 **They are not immune to [[petrification]]. Also, blink-like effects that are not "blinks" ([[Passage of Golubria]], [[Dithmenos]]' Shadowslip, [[Hepliaklqana]]'s Transference...) and [[Okawaru]]'s Finesse work as normal. However, [[Vhi's Electric Charge]] and [[Storm Form]]'s Blinkbolt don't work.

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 *'''[[Four Strong Arms]]:''' Formicids have four arms. They can wield all two-handed weapons with one hand-pair (the equivalent of one hand for other species), and are even able to wield [[giant club]]s and [[giant spiked club]]s, though with two hand-pairs. However, they are too small to use [[large rock]]s and still have only 2 ring slots.
 *'''Mandibles:''' Formicids can dig through walls as an innate ability. First, they have to extend their mandibles, and then move into a [[rock wall]] or [[iron grate]] to start making the tunnel. Digging takes your normal [[movement delay]] per square, inflicts slight temp. [[drain|HP drain]] (~2% max HP per tile), and makes some noise.
-**Formicids can create a [[shaft]] under themselves as an innate ability, allowing them to escape downwards. Unlike digging, this ability is silent. Note that you cannot use it on the last level of a [[branch]], nor in [[the Abyss]], [[Hell]], [[Pandemonium]], or [[Ziggurat]]s.
+**Formicids can create a [[shaft]] under themselves as an innate ability, allowing them to escape downwards. Unlike digging, this ability is silent. Using this ability takes 2.8 [[decaAut]]s: you spend 2 decaAuts on your current floor, and 0.7 - 0.8 decaAuts on the floor you drop to. Note that you cannot use it on the last level of a [[branch]], nor in [[the Abyss]], [[Hell]], [[Pandemonium]], or [[Ziggurat]]s.
 *'''[[Stasis]]:''' Formicids have permanent stasis, rendering them unable to gain certain space and time altering effects. They are immune to [[blink]], [[teleport]], speed altering effects ([[Haste]], [[Berserk]], [[Slow]], [[Swiftness]]), and [[paralysis]].
 **They are not immune to [[petrification]]. Also, blink-like effects that are not "blinks" ([[Passage of Golubria]], [[Dithmenos]]' Shadowslip, [[Hepliaklqana]]'s Transference...) and [[Okawaru]]'s Finesse work as normal. However, [[Vhi's Electric Charge]] and [[Storm Form]]'s Blinkbolt don't work.

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 {{for monster}}
 {{flavour|The Formicids are a species of humanoid ants. Just like their tiny insect ancestors, the Formicids are well adept at earth work, both on the physical and magical sides. Their abilities have been used to tunnel immense underground communities and structures, many of which are tens of thousands of years old.
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 *'''Warriors:''' [[Fighter]], [[Hunter]]
 *'''Warrior-mages:''' [[Hexslinger]]
-*'''Mages:''' [[Earth Elementalist]], [[Venom Mage]]
+*'''Mages:''' [[Earth Elementalist]], [[Alchemist]]
 ==Level Bonuses==
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 ===Tips & Tricks===
-*While Formicids can't blink normally, [[Passage of Golubria]], [[Dithmenos]]' Shadow Step, and [[Uskayaw]]'s Grand Finale are not blocked by stasis.
+*While Formicids can't blink normally, [[Passage of Golubria]], [[Gell's Gavotte]], and [[Uskayaw]]'s Grand Finale are not blocked by stasis.
-*Don't overlook your Formicid's excellent Earth and Transmutation aptitudes: [[Passwall]] in combination with your innate digging ability is a panic button that only takes a few turns -- and it'll leave a wall between you and your enemies, too. Be sure to leave enough time for the spell to complete (two turns at minimum).
+*Don't overlook your Formicid's excellent Earth and Alchemy aptitudes: [[Passwall]] in combination with your innate digging ability is a panic button that only takes a few turns -- and it'll leave a wall between you and your enemies, too. Be sure to leave enough time for the spell to complete (two turns at minimum).
 *Once you're ready for the [[orb run]], you can dig your way through the rest of the dungeon. Try to take the most advantageous shortcuts. You can also choose to leave a few blind corner tunnels to give yourself a chance to rest or [[Passwall]] around any dangerous monsters that bar your way.
 *Spells that disable enemies ([[Slow]], [[Petrify]], [[Cause Fear]], and other [[Hexes]]) are excellent for letting you just outrun enemies you can't handle.
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 ==History==
-{{CBA|0.32|Formicids' [[Translocations]] aptitude will be changed from -1 to 2.}}
+*Prior to [[0.32]], Formicids has -1 [[Translocations]] aptitude.
 *Prior to [[0.31]], Formicids were not immune to [[malevolent force]]'s shaft effect.
 *Prior to [[0.30]], Formicids couldn't shaft in [[the Tomb]]. Also, they were less encumbered by [[shield]]s (as if they were a [[Size#Large|large]] species).

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 They are strong in all sorts of combat, since Formicids can use two-handed weapons with a shield. Melee brawlers can deal stupendous damage with that [[executioner's axe]], without sacrificing much on defense. They can dig corridors and [[kill hole]]s, making crowds easy to deal with. They are also great users of [[Ranged Weapons]], since most are two-handed. Formicid aptitudes are good overall, with great aptitudes in Armour, Shields, and certain types of magic (Hexes, Earth, Alchemy).
-Unfortunately, Formicids are unable to use 3 of the best emergency items in the game: [[scrolls of blinking|blinking]], [[scroll of teleportation|teleportation]], and [[potion of haste|haste]]. A normal character can fight for a while, then teleport away if it gets too hairy. A Formicid must play more cautiously. On the flip side, Formicids are immune to some of the nastiest effects in Crawl, including [[shaft]]s, teleport [[malevolent force]] effects, and [[paralysis]]. Immunity to [[slow]] and [[dispersal trap]]s is also great to have.
+Unfortunately, Formicids are unable to use 3 of the best emergency items in the game: [[scrolls of blinking|blinking]], [[scroll of teleportation|teleportation]], and [[potion of haste|haste]]. A normal character can fight for a while, then teleport away if it gets too hairy. A Formicid must play more cautiously. On the flip side, Formicids are immune to some of the nastiest effects in ''Crawl'', including [[shaft]]s, teleport [[malevolent force]] effects, and [[paralysis]]. Immunity to [[slow]] and [[dispersal trap]]s is also great to have.
 {{species_aptitudes|Formicid}}