Wizard mode monster placement / knowledge

Magnate · October 1, 2023, 20:09

I'm trying to test whether Reveal Monsters reveals mimics (https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugr...cgi?bug=781749). But in wizard mode I can only create a monster next to me, and then it stays visible on my map even when I move round the corner. So either I need to be able to specify that the monster should be generated not next to me, or I need to be able to forget what I know about the level. Anyone have any views on which would be easier or more desirable? I'm happy to write a patch to test it ...

Oh, and if anyone knows the answer to my question, do tell!

Nick · October 1, 2023, 21:42

It doesn't detect monsters - unrevealed mimics are specifically excluded from any monster detection.

As for your issue, I tend to deal with that sort of situation by running in gdb and setting a break on creation of a mimic.

Magnate · October 4, 2023, 20:49

Ah, then this isn't a bug at all, it's WAD! Thanks.

Nick · October 4, 2023, 21:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magnate

Ah, then this isn't a bug at all, it's WAD! Thanks.

I would have answered better if I'd actually read the bug you linked

October 1, 2023, 20:09	#1
Magnate Angband Devteam member Join Date: May 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 5,110	Wizard mode monster placement / knowledge I'm trying to test whether Reveal Monsters reveals mimics (https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugr...cgi?bug=781749). But in wizard mode I can only create a monster next to me, and then it stays visible on my map even when I move round the corner. So either I need to be able to specify that the monster should be generated not next to me, or I need to be able to forget what I know about the level. Anyone have any views on which would be easier or more desirable? I'm happy to write a patch to test it ... Oh, and if anyone knows the answer to my question, do tell! __________________ "Been away so long I hardly knew the place, gee it's good to be back home" - The Beatles

October 1, 2023, 21:42	#2
Nick Vanilla maintainer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canberra, Australia Age: 58 Posts: 9,557 Donated: $60	It doesn't detect monsters - unrevealed mimics are specifically excluded from any monster detection. As for your issue, I tend to deal with that sort of situation by running in gdb and setting a break on creation of a mimic. __________________ One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.

October 4, 2023, 20:49	#3
Magnate Angband Devteam member Join Date: May 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 5,110	Ah, then this isn't a bug at all, it's WAD! Thanks. __________________ "Been away so long I hardly knew the place, gee it's good to be back home" - The Beatles

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