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'''Monster generation''' does not happen under most circumstances. In a few branches, or when holding the [[Orb of Zot]], monsters will spawn over time.
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==Useful Info==
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Certain areas have a monster generation rate (MGR). Every 5 turns, there is a <code>5 / MGR</code> chance of a monster spawning somewhere on the level; a higher value means a slower spawn rate. The monster will usually fit the branch it was spawned in. Depending on circumstance, monsters may be forced to spawn near the player.
  
While monsters do not normally spawn once you enter a floor, some effects or branches may generate new monsters as you stay in it. Specifically, there is a "'''monster generation rate'''" (MGR), and every 5 turns, there is a (5 in MGR) chance of a monster spawning somewhere on the level; a higher value means a slower spawn rate. This monster will normally fit the branch it was spawned in. The MGR's value varies:
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Outside of these areas, monster generation is disabled. This does not count [[summon]]s, [[doom hound]]s, or other effects.
* [[Pandemonium]]: MGR starts at 50; after 3k turns, it gradually rises (slows down) until it reaches 300, at 15k turns.
 
* [[Abyss]]: set to 5, meaning that there will always be a monster spawn every 5 turns.<ref>{{source ref|0.28.0|mon-place.cc|318}}</ref>
 
** The monster generation code may run twice with a <code>Floor/5</code> chance to A:5<ref>{{source ref|0.29.0|timed-effects.cc|284}}</ref>, three times in A:6, and four times in A:7. Also, spawns in A:6-7 may force-spawn near you.
 
* While holding the [[Orb of Zot]]: set to 18<ref>{{source ref|0.28.0|mon-place.cc|313}}</ref>. Monsters spawn near you, with a special monster set (see [[Orb of Zot#Monster Spawns]]).  
 
  
Otherwise, monster spawn is disabled.
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==Where Monsters Spawn==
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*[[Pandemonium]]: starts at 50. After 3k turns, it gradually rises until reaching 300 (at 15k turns).
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*[[Abyss]]: set to 5, so there is always a monster spawn every 5 turns.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|mon-place.cc|284}}</ref>
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**From Abyss:1-5, there is a <code>Floor/5</code> chance that two monsters spawn.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|timed-effects.cc|293}}</ref> In Abyss:6, three monsters always spawn, and in Abyss:7, four monsters always spawn. Also, spawns in A:6-7 may be forced to spawn near you.
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*When holding the [[Orb of Zot]]: set to 18.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|mon-place.cc|287}}</ref> Monsters spawn near you, with a special monster set (see [[Orb of Zot#Monster Spawns]]).  
  
 
For worshippers of [[Cheibriados]], the MGR in the Abyss or while holding the [[Orb of Zot]] is doubled (halving the spawn rate).
 
For worshippers of [[Cheibriados]], the MGR in the Abyss or while holding the [[Orb of Zot]] is doubled (halving the spawn rate).

Latest revision as of 06:59, 28 December 2023

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Monster generation does not happen under most circumstances. In a few branches, or when holding the Orb of Zot, monsters will spawn over time.

Useful Info

Certain areas have a monster generation rate (MGR). Every 5 turns, there is a 5 / MGR chance of a monster spawning somewhere on the level; a higher value means a slower spawn rate. The monster will usually fit the branch it was spawned in. Depending on circumstance, monsters may be forced to spawn near the player.

Outside of these areas, monster generation is disabled. This does not count summons, doom hounds, or other effects.

Where Monsters Spawn

  • Pandemonium: starts at 50. After 3k turns, it gradually rises until reaching 300 (at 15k turns).
  • Abyss: set to 5, so there is always a monster spawn every 5 turns.[1]
    • From Abyss:1-5, there is a Floor/5 chance that two monsters spawn.[2] In Abyss:6, three monsters always spawn, and in Abyss:7, four monsters always spawn. Also, spawns in A:6-7 may be forced to spawn near you.

For worshippers of Cheibriados, the MGR in the Abyss or while holding the Orb of Zot is doubled (halving the spawn rate).

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