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Unclear wording in "Who do you think you are, War?" #958

Open nalzok opened 1 year ago

nalzok commented 1 year ago

The following dialogue is ambiguous

https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/blob/2511637169eaf54f51acdd95eb064beebcf29e74/src/sounds.c#L1088

However, it is clear that "War" is the player character

https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/blob/2511637169eaf54f51acdd95eb064beebcf29e74/include/monsters.h#L2673

It probably makes more sense the reword the dialogue to "War, who do you think you are?" or maybe "War? What are you doing!"

entrez commented 1 year ago

I think the ambiguity is intentional. At minimum it's common to interpret it as being intentional, and I think the mystique and ambiguity of how the hero's real identity is presented to the player is fun.

copperwater commented 1 year ago

I agree with entrez and don't think the messages should be changed, but it would be funny to have someone say "War! What are you good for?"

jerk-o commented 2 months ago

Maybe the other three horsemen could say, "War! What are you good for?" as a "hint" that they recognize the player as the fourth horseman.