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{{Flavour|Translocates the caster a short distance, with precise control. Be wary that controlled translocations will cause the subject to become contaminated with magical energy.}} | {{Flavour|Translocates the caster a short distance, with precise control. Be wary that controlled translocations will cause the subject to become contaminated with magical energy.}} | ||
| − | '''Controlled Blink''' is a level 8 [[Translocations]] spell which warps you to a nearby open space of your choice in your [[ | + | '''Controlled Blink''' is a level 8 [[Translocations]] spell which warps you to a nearby open space of your choice in your [[line of sight]]. The space must be somewhere visible, not deep water or lava, and cannot be behind a translucent wall. |
| − | + | While exploring the [[Realm of Zot]] or while carrying the [[Orb of Zot]], Controlled Blink functions like a plain, uncontrolled [[Blink]]. | |
| − | *For stabbers, it can be very useful to know the noise grid of this spell. The "@" character is the position where you land after blinking, and the "§" characters are cells where the noise will be heard. | + | ==Strategy== |
| + | Usually too expensive to train for a 3 rune game, but it's an excellent escape spell for [[extended]]. Keep in mind that [[Passage of Golubria]] exists, and with a bit of pre-planning, can be used to a similar effect. The benefit of Controlled Blink is that it works in emergencies. | ||
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| + | ===Tips & Tricks=== | ||
| + | * For stabbers, it can be very useful to know the noise grid of this spell. The "@" character is the position where you land after blinking, and the "§" characters are cells where the noise will be heard. | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
| − | + | *Controlled Blink was removed in [[0.26]]. Controlled Blink's effect can still be found on the [[scroll of blinking]]. | |
| − | + | *Prior to [[0.17]], Controlled Blink was a level 7 spell. Additionally, use of this spell on levels that prevented [[teleport control]], such as [[The Tomb]] and final levels of a [[Ziggurat]], resulted in an uncontrolled Blink. | |
| − | + | *In [[0.6]], you couldn't blink into deep water even as a [[merfolk]] unless you were levitating. | |
| − | Prior to [[0.17]], Controlled Blink was a level 7 spell. Additionally, use of this spell on | + | *Prior to [[0.6]], Controlled Blink was noisier than [[Blink]] and could wake everything within radius 7. |
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| − | In [[0.6]], you couldn't blink | ||
Latest revision as of 05:44, 5 July 2023
Obsolete: This article refers to an aspect of the game which has been removed. It is retained for historical reference only.
For a blink that you can control, see scroll of blinking.
 Controlled Blink
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| Level | 8 |
| School1 | Translocation |
| Source(s) | |
| Casting noise | 3 (at the destination) |
| Spell noise | 0 |
| Translocates the caster a short distance, with precise control. Be wary that controlled translocations will cause the subject to become contaminated with magical energy. |
Controlled Blink is a level 8 Translocations spell which warps you to a nearby open space of your choice in your line of sight. The space must be somewhere visible, not deep water or lava, and cannot be behind a translucent wall.
While exploring the Realm of Zot or while carrying the Orb of Zot, Controlled Blink functions like a plain, uncontrolled Blink.
Strategy
Usually too expensive to train for a 3 rune game, but it's an excellent escape spell for extended. Keep in mind that Passage of Golubria exists, and with a bit of pre-planning, can be used to a similar effect. The benefit of Controlled Blink is that it works in emergencies.
Tips & Tricks
- For stabbers, it can be very useful to know the noise grid of this spell. The "@" character is the position where you land after blinking, and the "§" characters are cells where the noise will be heard.
......... ....§.... ..§§§§§.. ..§§§§§.. .§§§@§§§. ..§§§§§.. ..§§§§§.. ....§.... .........
History
- Controlled Blink was removed in 0.26. Controlled Blink's effect can still be found on the scroll of blinking.
- Prior to 0.17, Controlled Blink was a level 7 spell. Additionally, use of this spell on levels that prevented teleport control, such as The Tomb and final levels of a Ziggurat, resulted in an uncontrolled Blink.
- In 0.6, you couldn't blink into deep water even as a merfolk unless you were levitating.
- Prior to 0.6, Controlled Blink was noisier than Blink and could wake everything within radius 7.
