Genocide and Extinction Mechanic
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| body | Each monster has geno_flags: G_GENO (can be genocided), G_NOGEN (never generated normally), G_UNIQ (unique, only one exists). Scrolls of genocide allow eliminating an entire monster class (e.g., all 'r' for rodents) or individual species. Genociding too many species can prevent food sources. Genociding unique monsters (Demogorgon, Asmodeus) removes endgame threats but costs significant resources. |
| semantic_type | mechanic |
| summary | NetHack allows players to genocide monster species via scrolls of genocide, permanently removing them from generation. Monsters have geno_flags (G_GENO, G_NOGEN, G_UNIQ) controlling eligibility. Genociding unique monsters is dangerous. This creates a strategic resource management tension. |
| title | Genocide and Extinction Mechanic |
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Symbol: MONLines: 1–50
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