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Hordes at 11:50, 3 August 2025

2025-08-03T11:50:19Z

Hordes at 11:48, 3 August 2025

2025-08-03T11:48:48Z

Ge0ff: Update to 0.22 and add a code link for the loudness; ally commands are silent since 0.19 (commit 86877d04)

2019-01-16T21:59:57Z

Update to 0.22 and add a code link for the loudness; ally commands are silent since 0.19 (commit 86877d04)

Kernmantle: shout directs allies; shout is affected by silence

2018-12-16T08:53:39Z

shout directs allies; shout is affected by silence

Spudwalt at 03:41, 28 July 2018

2018-07-28T03:41:00Z

NormalPerson7: Update to 0.21

2018-07-27T14:55:51Z

Update to 0.21

MoogleDan: Added version tag, cleaned up

2014-02-25T21:09:20Z

Added version tag, cleaned up

Buddy23Lee: Expanded, added category

2013-09-11T04:57:22Z

Expanded, added category

Buddy23Lee: Created page

2013-09-09T21:58:04Z

Created page

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'''Shouting''' is an ability intrinsic to every playable [[species]] and most [[monsters]]. It allows the shouter to call attention to themselves and is an option found under the “[[t]]” key.

A character’s shout normally has a loudness of “12”, equal to an [[alarm trap]], roughly half as loud as a [[scroll of noise]] and as loud as the loudest melee attack. More information can be found in the [[noise]] article.

Shouting can be used to tactically awaken and draw forth otherwise sleeping or wandering monsters. Like most in-game tactics, its benefits are situational and it is not usually a preferred action for stealthy characters.

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 Shouting is roughly as loud as the loudest melee attacks, and roughly half as loud as a [[scroll of noise]]. Keep in mind that in some [[branch]]es, sounds such as shouting may travel more or less distance. More information can be found in the [[noise]] article.
-A player might shout to lure a few monsters from a group, although doing so from the wrong position bring an army down on you (e.g., don't shout with multiple unknown areas with no retreat path). Like most in-game tactics, the benefits of shouting are situational. It is rarely done if aiming to get sleep [[stab]]s, but is relatively safe on [[stair]]s due to the retreat option stairs provide.
+A player might shout to lure a few monsters from a group, although doing so from the wrong position bring an army down on you (e.g., don't shout in a place with multiple unknown paths and no safe retreat path). Like most in-game tactics, the benefits of shouting are situational. It is rarely done if aiming to get sleep [[stab]]s, but is relatively safe on [[stair]]s due to the retreat option stairs provide.
 Monsters will often shout the moment they become aware of you; if you're concerned about the possibility of reinforcements, you may wish to retreat from enemies that shout near unexplored areas, luring the shouter away from anything that may have heard its cry. Also, bear in mind that your attacks and spells are often noisy in and of themselves.

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-'''Shouting''' is an ability intrinsic to every playable [[species]] and most [[monsters]]. It allows the shouter to call attention to themselves and is an option found under the '''[[t]]''' key.
+'''Shouting''' is an ability available to every player and most [[monsters]]. It creates a [[noise]] with a default loudness of 12.<ref>{{source ref|0.22.0|player.cc|5501}}</ref> Players can shout by pressing '''[[t]]''', then '''t''' again. It is not possible to shout when [[silence]]d.
-A character’s shout normally has a loudness of 12<ref>{{source ref|0.22.0|player.cc|5501}}</ref>, roughly equal to the loudest melee attacks and roughly half as loud as a [[scroll of noise]]. Keep in mind that in some [[branch]]es, sounds such as shouting may travel more or less distance. More information can be found in the [[noise]] article.
+== Strategy ==
-Monsters (and players) shout to awaken and draw forth sleeping or wandering monsters nearby. A player might do this to force an enemy to open a door or to draw a few monsters from a crowd at a time, though shouting from the wrong position may bring an army down on you. Monsters who can shout often do so the moment they become aware of you; if you're concerned about the possibility of reinforcements, you may wish to retreat from enemies that shout near unexplored areas, luring the shouter away from anything that may have heard its cry. Also, bear in mind that your attacks and spells are often noisy in and of themselves.
+A player might shout to lure a few monsters from a group, although doing so from the wrong position bring an army down on you (e.g., don't shout with multiple unknown areas with no retreat path). Like most in-game tactics, the benefits of shouting are situational. It is rarely done if aiming to get sleep [[stab]]s, but is relatively safe on [[stair]]s due to the retreat option stairs provide.
-Note that you can command [[summon]]ed or [[charm]]ed allies silently, without alerting hostile monsters out of line of sight.
+Monsters will often shout the moment they become aware of you; if you're concerned about the possibility of reinforcements, you may wish to retreat from enemies that shout near unexplored areas, luring the shouter away from anything that may have heard its cry. Also, bear in mind that your attacks and spells are often noisy in and of themselves.
-Shouting is impossible if the player or monsters are affected by [[silence]].
+Note that the other commands accessed through the '''t''' menu do ''not'' make noise.
 ==History==
-Prior to [[0.19]], ally commands weren't silent. Also, the player couldn't command allies while [[Silence]]d.
+* Prior to [[0.19]], ally commands weren't silent. Also, the player couldn't command allies while [[Silence]]d.
 ==References==

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 '''Shouting''' is an ability intrinsic to every playable [[species]] and most [[monsters]]. It allows the shouter to call attention to themselves and is an option found under the '''[[t]]''' key.
-A character’s shout normally has a loudness of 12, roughly equal to the loudest melee attacks and roughly half as loud as a [[scroll of noise]]. Keep in mind that in some [[branch]]es, sounds such as shouting may travel more or less distance. More information can be found in the [[noise]] article.
+A character’s shout normally has a loudness of 12<ref>{{source ref|0.22.0|player.cc|5501}}</ref>, roughly equal to the loudest melee attacks and roughly half as loud as a [[scroll of noise]]. Keep in mind that in some [[branch]]es, sounds such as shouting may travel more or less distance. More information can be found in the [[noise]] article.
 Monsters (and players) shout to awaken and draw forth sleeping or wandering monsters nearby. A player might do this to force an enemy to open a door or to draw a few monsters from a crowd at a time, though shouting from the wrong position may bring an army down on you. Monsters who can shout often do so the moment they become aware of you; if you're concerned about the possibility of reinforcements, you may wish to retreat from enemies that shout near unexplored areas, luring the shouter away from anything that may have heard its cry. Also, bear in mind that your attacks and spells are often noisy in and of themselves.
-If a player has a [[summon]]ed or [[charm]]ed ally, he can shout to give this ally a direction. Of course, as mentioned, this can have the side effect of alerting hostile monsters out of his line of sight.
+Note that you can command [[summon]]ed or [[charm]]ed allies silently, without alerting hostile monsters out of line of sight.
-Shouting is impossible if the player is affected by [[silence]], whether generated by a monster or the player himself.
+Shouting is impossible if the player or monsters are affected by [[silence]].
 Like most in-game tactics, the benefits of shouting are situational. It is rarely something that [[stealth]]y [[stabbing]]-focused characters will want to do, while worshipers of [[Ashenzari]] and characters with access to [[telepathy]] or the [[antennae]] mutation can often use it to great effect.
 [[Category:Gameplay]]

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 A character’s shout normally has a loudness of 12, roughly equal to the loudest melee attacks and roughly half as loud as a [[scroll of noise]]. Keep in mind that in some [[branch]]es, sounds such as shouting may travel more or less distance. More information can be found in the [[noise]] article.
-Both players and monsters shout for the same reason: to awaken and draw forth sleeping or wandering monsters nearby. A player might do this to force an enemy to open a door or to draw a few monsters from a crowd at a time, though shouting from the wrong position may bring an army down on you. Monsters who can shout often do so the moment they become aware of you; if you're concerned about the possibility of reinforcements, you may wish to retreat from enemies that shout near unexplored areas, luring the shouter away from anything that may have heard its cry. Also, bear in mind that your attacks and spells are often noisy in and of themselves.
+Monsters (and players) shout to awaken and draw forth sleeping or wandering monsters nearby. A player might do this to force an enemy to open a door or to draw a few monsters from a crowd at a time, though shouting from the wrong position may bring an army down on you. Monsters who can shout often do so the moment they become aware of you; if you're concerned about the possibility of reinforcements, you may wish to retreat from enemies that shout near unexplored areas, luring the shouter away from anything that may have heard its cry. Also, bear in mind that your attacks and spells are often noisy in and of themselves.
 Like most in-game tactics, the benefits of shouting are situational. It is rarely something that [[stealth]]y [[stabbing]]-focused characters will want to do, while worshipers of [[Ashenzari]] and characters with access to [[telepathy]] or the [[antennae]] mutation can often use it to great effect.
 [[Category:Gameplay]]

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 '''Shouting''' is an ability intrinsic to every playable [[species]] and most [[monsters]]. It allows the shouter to call attention to themselves and is an option found under the '''[[t]]''' key.
-A character’s shout normally has a loudness of 12, roughly equal to loudest melee attacks, and roughly half as loud as a [[scroll of noise]]. Keep in mind that in some [[branch]]es, sounds such as shouting may travel more or less distance. More information can be found in the [[noise]] article.
+A character’s shout normally has a loudness of 12, roughly equal to the loudest melee attacks and roughly half as loud as a [[scroll of noise]]. Keep in mind that in some [[branch]]es, sounds such as shouting may travel more or less distance. More information can be found in the [[noise]] article.
-Both players and monsters shout for the same reason: to awaken and draw forth sleeping or wandering monsters nearby. A player might do this to force an enemy to open a door or to draw a few monsters from a crowd at a time, though shouting from the wrong position may bring an army down on you. Monsters who can shout often do the moment they see you; if you're concerned about the possibility of reinforcements, you may wish to retreat from enemies that shout near unexplored areas, luring the shouter away from anything that may have heard its cry. Also, bear in mind that your attacks are often noisy in and of themselves.
+Both players and monsters shout for the same reason: to awaken and draw forth sleeping or wandering monsters nearby. A player might do this to force an enemy to open a door or to draw a few monsters from a crowd at a time, though shouting from the wrong position may bring an army down on you. Monsters who can shout often do so the moment they become aware of you; if you're concerned about the possibility of reinforcements, you may wish to retreat from enemies that shout near unexplored areas, luring the shouter away from anything that may have heard its cry. Also, bear in mind that your attacks and spells are often noisy in and of themselves.
 Like most in-game tactics, the benefits of shouting are situational. It is rarely something that [[stealth]]y [[stabbing]]-focused characters will want to do, while worshipers of [[Ashenzari]] and characters with access to [[telepathy]] or the [[antennae]] mutation can often use it to great effect.
 [[Category:Gameplay]]

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-'''Shouting''' is an ability intrinsic to every playable [[species]] and most [[monsters]]. It allows the shouter to call attention to themselves and is an option found under the “[[t]]” key.
+{{version013}}
-A character’s shout normally has a loudness of “12”, equal to an [[alarm trap]], roughly half as loud as a [[scroll of noise]] and as loud as the loudest melee attack. Keep in mind that in some locations, such as the [[Crypt]], sounds such as shouting may travel more or less distance. More information can be found in the [[noise]] article.
+A character’s shout normally has a loudness of 12, equal to an [[alarm trap]] or the loudest melee attacks, and roughly half as loud as a [[scroll of noise]]. Keep in mind that in some [[branch]]es, sounds such as shouting may travel more or less distance. More information can be found in the [[noise]] article.
-Shouting can be used to tactically awaken and draw forth otherwise sleeping or wandering monsters. Conversely, shouting monsters will often rouse and draw other monsters toward the location of their shout. If you are concerned about fighting too many monsters at one time, consider retreating from the location where the startled monster shouted at you before engaging it in combat. Just remember, as denoted above, your attacks are often noisy in and of themselves.
+Both players and monsters shout for the same reason: to awaken and draw forth sleeping or wandering monsters nearby. A player might do this to force an enemy to open a door or to draw a few monsters from a crowd at a time, though shouting from the wrong position may bring an army down on you. Monsters who can shout often do the moment they see you; if you're concerned about the possibility of reinforcements, you may wish to retreat from enemies that shout near unexplored areas, luring the shouter away from anything that may have heard its cry. Also, bear in mind that your attacks are often noisy in and of themselves.
-Like most in-game tactics, the benefits of shouting are situational and it is not usually a preferred action for stealthy characters.
+Like most in-game tactics, the benefits of shouting are situational. It is rarely something that [[stealth]]y [[stabbing]]-focused characters will want to do, while worshipers of [[Ashenzari]] and characters with access to [[telepathy]] or the [[antennae]] mutation can often use it to great effect.
 [[Category:Gameplay]]