Dare I dream of ascension?
I've been playing Nethack on and off since 2001, never yet succeeding in
even getting to the Amulet, far less ascending. But yesterday I booted
up a random character, drawing a neutral gnomish Ranger, and... well.
Shall we say I got very lucky with three bones piles, such that even
after a /oCanx mishap with my first BoH I've still made it all the way
to the bottom?
I'm now back up to DLvl23, toting (as far as I know) everything I need
to win the game with me. But this is so much further than I've ever
reached before that I'm taking a breather, and hopping on here for some
advice.
I know there's a recommended ascension kit, but I've a feeling I may be
lacking some vital bits of it -- particularly after taking an unintended
dip in the moat around the vibrating square on my way back up which has
wrecked a lot of my scrolls. Never having made it to the Planes I'm a
little vague about ways and means there.
So I throw myself open to your tips and recommendations! Thanks in
advance from...
Klepsie the Archer St:25 Dx:15 Co:18 In:15 Wi:17 Ch:9 Dlvl:23 $:0
HP:135(135) Pw: 137(137) AC:-29 Exp:22 T:43008
Amulets
u - an uncursed amulet of reflection (being worn)
J - the cursed Amulet of Yendor named real
Weapons
E - 17 blessed +0 arrows (in quiver)
F - the cursed rustproof +6 Mjollnir (weapon in hand)
U - the blessed +6 Longbow of Diana (alternate weapon; not wielded)
Armor
b - a blessed +0 cloak of displacement (being worn)
v - a cursed greased +3 gray dragon scale mail (being worn)
w - an uncursed fireproof +4 T-shirt (being worn)
D - an uncursed thoroughly rusty corroded +0 helm of brilliance (being
worn)<--A series of accidents... but I've found nothing better
R - an uncursed +0 elven shield (being worn) <--Surely I can do better
than this...
S - a blessed rustproof +3 pair of gauntlets of power (being worn)
X - an uncursed fireproof +3 pair of speed boots (being worn)
Comestibles
P - an uncursed lizard corpse
Spellbooks
g - the uncursed Book of the Dead
Potions
I - an uncursed potion of extra healing
Rings
d - an uncursed +1 ring of increase damage (on left hand)
f - an uncursed ring of levitation M - a blessed +3 ring of protection
(on right hand)
Wands
n - a wand of death (0:7)
Tools
a - an uncursed bag of holding <--Empty
c - an uncursed bag of holding <--Also empty
k - the cursed Candelabrum of Invocation (7 candles attached) m - an
uncursed sack <--Empty too t - a blessed bag of holding <--This is the
full one
x - an uncursed skeleton key
C - a +0 unicorn horn
V - the Bell of Opening (0:1)
Gems
Z - an uncursed luckstone
Contents of the blessed bag of holding:
Amulets
a - an uncursed amulet of life saving
b - the cursed Eye of the Aethiopica
c - an uncursed amulet of magical breathing
d - an uncursed amulet of life saving
e - an uncursed amulet of life saving
f - an uncursed amulet of life saving
g - an uncursed amulet of reflection
h - an uncursed amulet versus poison
Weapons
i - the +0 Sunsword
j - the rustproof +0 Fire Brand
k - the rustproof +0 Cleaver
l - the cursed rustproof +0 Stormbringer
m - the cursed rustproof +2 Magicbane
Armor
n - an uncursed fireproof +3 cloak of magic resistance
o - a blessed fireproof +0 robe
p - an uncursed +0 pair of water walking boots
q - a blessed thoroughly burnt +3 pair of gauntlets of dexterity
r - an uncursed +0 cloak of invisibility
Comestibles
a - an uncursed lizard corpse
b - 6 uncursed K-rations
c - 23 uncursed C-rations
Scrolls
d - a cursed scroll of enchant armor
e - 28 uncursed scrolls of blank paper
f - 3 uncursed scrolls of enchant weapon
h - 5 cursed scrolls of blank paper
i - 3 uncursed scrolls of amnesia
k - an uncursed scroll of punishment
l - an uncursed scroll of scare monster
n - a blessed scroll of create monster
o - an uncursed scroll of food detection
t - 2 uncursed scrolls of destroy armor
v - 2 blessed scrolls of blank paper
w - a blessed scroll of confuse monster
a - 2 blessed scrolls of gold detection
c - a cursed scroll of genocide
Potions
e - an uncursed potion of extra healing
f - an uncursed potion of sleeping
g - an uncursed diluted potion of monster detection
h - a cursed diluted potion of hallucination
i - 2 potions of holy water
j - an uncursed potion of speed
k - a cursed potion of invisibility
l - 2 uncursed potions of water
m - 5 uncursed potions of full healing
n - a blessed potion of full healing
o - 2 cursed diluted potions of extra healing
p - 4 uncursed diluted potions of extra healing
q - an uncursed diluted potion of object detection
r - an uncursed potion of enlightenment
s - 3 uncursed potions of water
Rings
t - an uncursed ring of invisibility
u - an uncursed ring of see invisible
v - an uncursed rusty ring of searching
a - an uncursed +1 ring of gain constitution
b - an uncursed ring of slow digestion
c - an uncursed ring of regeneration
d - an uncursed ring of warning
e - an uncursed ring of free action
f - an uncursed ring of fire resistance
g - an uncursed ring of polymorph control
h - an uncursed ring of stealth
i - an uncursed ring of conflict
j - an uncursed ring of free action
k - an uncursed ring of poison resistance
l - an uncursed ring of protection from shape changers
Wands
m - an uncursed wand of cold
n - a wand of fire (0:7)
o - a wand of teleportation (0:2)
p - a cursed wand of death (0:6)
q - a cursed wand of death (0:5)
r - a wand of cold (0:5)
s - a wand of fire (0:6)
t - a rusty wand of fire (0:4)
u - a wand of lightning (0:6)
v - a wand of lightning (0:5)
w - a wand of digging (0:6)
a - a wand of create monster (0:15)
b - a wand of magic missile (0:7)
c - a wand of lightning (0:6)
d - a wand of lightning (0:4)
e - a wand of cold (0:4)
f - a wand of lightning (0:5)
g - a wand of teleportation (0:8)
h - a wand of cold (0:6)
i - a wand of create monster (0:11)
j - a wand of lightning (0:6)
k - a wand of teleportation (0:4)
l - a wand of digging (0:6)
m - a rusty wand of fire (0:7)
n - a rusty wand of fire (0:3)
o - a wand of digging (0:7)
p - a wand of lightning (0:6)
q - a cursed wand of polymorph (0:6)
r - a cursed wand of polymorph (0:4)
Tools
s - an uncursed magic whistle
t - a magic marker (0:32)
u - a magic marker (0:5)
v - a magic marker (0:1)
Gems
a - an uncursed chrysoberyl stone
b - 4 uncursed emeralds
c - 4 uncursed black opals
d - an uncursed garnet stone
e - 5 uncursed agate stones
f - 10 uncursed amethyst stones
g - 4 uncursed jade stones
h - 5 uncursed jet stones
i - 3 uncursed opals
j - a cursed jacinth stone
k - 5 uncursed fluorite stones
l - 6 uncursed jasper stones
m - 6 uncursed diamonds
n - 8 uncursed citrine stones
o - 2 uncursed topaz stones
p - 11 uncursed amber stones
q - 7 uncursed rubies
r - an uncursed aquamarine stone
s - 5 uncursed turquoise stones
t - 4 uncursed obsidian stones
u - the cursed Heart of Ahriman
even getting to the Amulet, far less ascending. But yesterday I booted
up a random character, drawing a neutral gnomish Ranger, and... well.
Shall we say I got very lucky with three bones piles, such that even
after a /oCanx mishap with my first BoH I've still made it all the way
to the bottom?
I'm now back up to DLvl23, toting (as far as I know) everything I need
to win the game with me. But this is so much further than I've ever
reached before that I'm taking a breather, and hopping on here for some
advice.
I know there's a recommended ascension kit, but I've a feeling I may be
lacking some vital bits of it -- particularly after taking an unintended
dip in the moat around the vibrating square on my way back up which has
wrecked a lot of my scrolls. Never having made it to the Planes I'm a
little vague about ways and means there.
So I throw myself open to your tips and recommendations! Thanks in
advance from...
Klepsie the Archer St:25 Dx:15 Co:18 In:15 Wi:17 Ch:9 Dlvl:23 $:0
HP:135(135) Pw: 137(137) AC:-29 Exp:22 T:43008
Amulets
u - an uncursed amulet of reflection (being worn)
J - the cursed Amulet of Yendor named real
Weapons
E - 17 blessed +0 arrows (in quiver)
F - the cursed rustproof +6 Mjollnir (weapon in hand)
U - the blessed +6 Longbow of Diana (alternate weapon; not wielded)
Armor
b - a blessed +0 cloak of displacement (being worn)
v - a cursed greased +3 gray dragon scale mail (being worn)
w - an uncursed fireproof +4 T-shirt (being worn)
D - an uncursed thoroughly rusty corroded +0 helm of brilliance (being
worn)<--A series of accidents... but I've found nothing better
R - an uncursed +0 elven shield (being worn) <--Surely I can do better
than this...
S - a blessed rustproof +3 pair of gauntlets of power (being worn)
X - an uncursed fireproof +3 pair of speed boots (being worn)
Comestibles
P - an uncursed lizard corpse
Spellbooks
g - the uncursed Book of the Dead
Potions
I - an uncursed potion of extra healing
Rings
d - an uncursed +1 ring of increase damage (on left hand)
f - an uncursed ring of levitation M - a blessed +3 ring of protection
(on right hand)
Wands
n - a wand of death (0:7)
Tools
a - an uncursed bag of holding <--Empty
c - an uncursed bag of holding <--Also empty
k - the cursed Candelabrum of Invocation (7 candles attached) m - an
uncursed sack <--Empty too t - a blessed bag of holding <--This is the
full one
x - an uncursed skeleton key
C - a +0 unicorn horn
V - the Bell of Opening (0:1)
Gems
Z - an uncursed luckstone
Contents of the blessed bag of holding:
Amulets
a - an uncursed amulet of life saving
b - the cursed Eye of the Aethiopica
c - an uncursed amulet of magical breathing
d - an uncursed amulet of life saving
e - an uncursed amulet of life saving
f - an uncursed amulet of life saving
g - an uncursed amulet of reflection
h - an uncursed amulet versus poison
Weapons
i - the +0 Sunsword
j - the rustproof +0 Fire Brand
k - the rustproof +0 Cleaver
l - the cursed rustproof +0 Stormbringer
m - the cursed rustproof +2 Magicbane
Armor
n - an uncursed fireproof +3 cloak of magic resistance
o - a blessed fireproof +0 robe
p - an uncursed +0 pair of water walking boots
q - a blessed thoroughly burnt +3 pair of gauntlets of dexterity
r - an uncursed +0 cloak of invisibility
Comestibles
a - an uncursed lizard corpse
b - 6 uncursed K-rations
c - 23 uncursed C-rations
Scrolls
d - a cursed scroll of enchant armor
e - 28 uncursed scrolls of blank paper
f - 3 uncursed scrolls of enchant weapon
h - 5 cursed scrolls of blank paper
i - 3 uncursed scrolls of amnesia
k - an uncursed scroll of punishment
l - an uncursed scroll of scare monster
n - a blessed scroll of create monster
o - an uncursed scroll of food detection
t - 2 uncursed scrolls of destroy armor
v - 2 blessed scrolls of blank paper
w - a blessed scroll of confuse monster
a - 2 blessed scrolls of gold detection
c - a cursed scroll of genocide
Potions
e - an uncursed potion of extra healing
f - an uncursed potion of sleeping
g - an uncursed diluted potion of monster detection
h - a cursed diluted potion of hallucination
i - 2 potions of holy water
j - an uncursed potion of speed
k - a cursed potion of invisibility
l - 2 uncursed potions of water
m - 5 uncursed potions of full healing
n - a blessed potion of full healing
o - 2 cursed diluted potions of extra healing
p - 4 uncursed diluted potions of extra healing
q - an uncursed diluted potion of object detection
r - an uncursed potion of enlightenment
s - 3 uncursed potions of water
Rings
t - an uncursed ring of invisibility
u - an uncursed ring of see invisible
v - an uncursed rusty ring of searching
a - an uncursed +1 ring of gain constitution
b - an uncursed ring of slow digestion
c - an uncursed ring of regeneration
d - an uncursed ring of warning
e - an uncursed ring of free action
f - an uncursed ring of fire resistance
g - an uncursed ring of polymorph control
h - an uncursed ring of stealth
i - an uncursed ring of conflict
j - an uncursed ring of free action
k - an uncursed ring of poison resistance
l - an uncursed ring of protection from shape changers
Wands
m - an uncursed wand of cold
n - a wand of fire (0:7)
o - a wand of teleportation (0:2)
p - a cursed wand of death (0:6)
q - a cursed wand of death (0:5)
r - a wand of cold (0:5)
s - a wand of fire (0:6)
t - a rusty wand of fire (0:4)
u - a wand of lightning (0:6)
v - a wand of lightning (0:5)
w - a wand of digging (0:6)
a - a wand of create monster (0:15)
b - a wand of magic missile (0:7)
c - a wand of lightning (0:6)
d - a wand of lightning (0:4)
e - a wand of cold (0:4)
f - a wand of lightning (0:5)
g - a wand of teleportation (0:8)
h - a wand of cold (0:6)
i - a wand of create monster (0:11)
j - a wand of lightning (0:6)
k - a wand of teleportation (0:4)
l - a wand of digging (0:6)
m - a rusty wand of fire (0:7)
n - a rusty wand of fire (0:3)
o - a wand of digging (0:7)
p - a wand of lightning (0:6)
q - a cursed wand of polymorph (0:6)
r - a cursed wand of polymorph (0:4)
Tools
s - an uncursed magic whistle
t - a magic marker (0:32)
u - a magic marker (0:5)
v - a magic marker (0:1)
Gems
a - an uncursed chrysoberyl stone
b - 4 uncursed emeralds
c - 4 uncursed black opals
d - an uncursed garnet stone
e - 5 uncursed agate stones
f - 10 uncursed amethyst stones
g - 4 uncursed jade stones
h - 5 uncursed jet stones
i - 3 uncursed opals
j - a cursed jacinth stone
k - 5 uncursed fluorite stones
l - 6 uncursed jasper stones
m - 6 uncursed diamonds
n - 8 uncursed citrine stones
o - 2 uncursed topaz stones
p - 11 uncursed amber stones
q - 7 uncursed rubies
r - an uncursed aquamarine stone
s - 5 uncursed turquoise stones
t - 4 uncursed obsidian stones
u - the cursed Heart of Ahriman