Hello to the community

[Nikomakkos]

I was not aware of that, and I think it's a dumb change. But then, I also think level feelings are kind of stupid, so I guess I'm not the best judge here.

You can download the nightly builds here. But be warned that they're going to be buggier than the official releases. 3.5 isn't out yet, so if you want to play it you're pretty much stuck with the nightlies.

I'm quite happy with 3.4.1.

I think that if you're going to have level feelings at all, they should be useful. Useless features are better "squelched".

But I have two more questions.

Somebody insinuated somewhere that bows are better than crossbows for rangers. Is this true and why?

I'm a human ranger clvl 39 at dlvl 50 wielding Orome (found that really early, couldn't believe my luck). I also have an armor of resistance and my stats are:

STR 18/122
INT 18/180
DEX 18/100
CON 18/100

AC 132
HP 466
SP 293

Speed +4, but I can reliably haste myself.

My resists:
Acid, Elec, Fire Cold
Light, Shard, Nexus
(no poison )
ESP, See Invis, Free Action.

I get 5 blows/round with Orome. My bow is ok:
Light Crossbow of Extra Might (+4) (+13, +20)
but I don't have any ego ammo.

I have Resistances of Scarabtarices, Raal's Tome of Destruction and Kelek's Grimoire of Power (oh, Tenser's, where art thou?)

So my question: Am I chicken to be at dlvl 50? Where should I be?

Edit: Oh, and I just found Cammithrim .

Edit: Ok I just found Thorin!!! . I'm a happy camper.

[Derakon]

Bows are better for rangers because they get bonus shots/round with them (I think they get 1 extra shot at level 20 and another at level 40?). That's a nice Light Crossbow, but a decent magic longbow would probably beat it because you'd be shooting twice as many arrows per unit time. Only works with shortbows and longbows though.

For future reference, you can create a character dump by hitting 'f' on the character screen. Then you can post it either here in [ code ] tags, or on the ladder.

[Nikomakkos]

Bows are better for rangers because they get bonus shots/round with them (I think they get 1 extra shot at level 20 and another at level 40?). That's a nice Light Crossbow, but a decent magic longbow would probably beat it because you'd be shooting twice as many arrows per unit time. Only works with shortbows and longbows though.

For future reference, you can create a character dump by hitting 'f' on the character screen. Then you can post it either here in [ code ] tags, or on the ladder.

But then my cheating ways would be plain for all to see :P. I'm using no death. When I was a kid I used to play the game with peak into object creation and I used to save scum like a madman. I actually like it very much that peak into object cheat was removed, I'm sure I couldn't have resisted using it, but it turns out it's more fun playing without it. Can't quite bring myself to go without the no-death cheat yet. I get too invested in my character. One thing I like about this cheat, which the old version didn't have, is that you don't have to save scum.

Sometimes I wonder how anyone knows these hidden things, like this ranger-bow thing. Thank you for the info!

[Nikomakkos]

Hmm, turns out my cheating ways are not plain to see. Doh.

So anyway, I just found these Slippers of Speed, now I definitely need to delve further down. If I found some rPoison and pConfusion I reckon I could go pretty far down. What do you guys think is a good dlvl for me?

  [Angband 3.4.1 Character Dump]

 Name   Strider                                  Self  RB  CB  EB   Best
 Sex    Male         Age              1   STR! 18/100  +0  +0  +3 18/130
 Race   Human        Height          72   INT! 18/100  +0  +2  +8 18/180
 Class  Ranger       Weight         166   WIS:     13  +0  -2  +2     15
 Title  Pathfinder   Social      Pariah   DEX! 18/100  +0  +1  +0 18/100
 HP     684/684      Maximize         N   CON! 18/100  +0  -1  +8 18/180
 SP     305/305                           CHR:     16  +0  +1  +0     16

 Level               40   Armor   [22,+105]     Saving Throw         70%
 Cur Exp        1568293   Fight   (+19,+14)     Stealth             Poor
 Max Exp        1568293   Melee   (+34,+29)     Fighting          Heroic
 Adv Exp        1625000   Shoot   (+32,+20)     Shooting       Legendary
 MaxDepth   2600' (L52)   Blows    5.0/turn     Disarming            82%
 Game Turns     2622268   Shots      1/turn     Magic Device          82
 Standard Turns  261274   Infra       40 ft     Perception       1 in 24
 Resting Turns   106853   Speed          13     Searching            24%
 Gold            309408   Burden  142.9 lbs

 You are one of several children of a Yeoman.  You are a credit to the
 family.  You have brown eyes, straight black hair, and a dark
 complexion.


rAcid:........*.... Nexus:.............
rElec:......+...... Nethr:....+........
rFire:+............ Chaos:........+....
rCold:....+........ Disen:.............
rPois:............. Feath:+............
rLite:+.........+.. pFear:........+....
rDark:....+........ pBlnd:.............
Sound:........+.... pConf:.............
Shard:.......+..... pStun:.............

Light:+....+....+.. Tunn.:.............
Regen:....+........ Speed:+..........+.
  ESP:.........+... Blows:.............
Invis:+....+....... Shots:.............
FrAct:........+.+.. Might:.+...........
HLife:....+........ S.Dig:.............
Stea.:........+.... ImpHP:.............
Sear.:.............  Fear:.............
Infra:+............ Aggrv:.............


  [Character Equipment]

a) the Spear of Orom&#195;&#171; (4d6) (+15,+15) <+4, +1>
     Found lying on the floor at 1200 feet (level 24).
     
     +4 intelligence, infravision, speed.
     Slays animals, giants.
     Branded with flames.
     Provides resistance to fire, light.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     Blessed by the gods.  Feather Falling.  Grants the ability to see
     invisible things.  
     
     When aimed, it turns rock into mud.
     Takes 11 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 95.4%
     
     Combat info:
     5.0 blows/round.
     Average damage/round: 298.5 vs. animals, 372.5 vs. giants, 372.5
     vs. creatures not resistant to fire, and 224 vs. others.
     
     Radius 1 light.
b) a Light Crossbow of Extra Might (x4) (+13,+20) <+1>
     Bought from a store.
     
     +1 shooting power.
     Can be destroyed by acid, fire.
     
c) a Ring of Intelligence <+4>
     Found lying on the floor at 1900 feet (level 38).
     
     +4 intelligence.
     Can be destroyed by electricity.
     Sustains intelligence.
     
d) a Ring of Constitution <+4>
     Found lying on the floor at 1900 feet (level 38).
     
     +4 constitution.
     Can be destroyed by electricity.
     Sustains constitution.
     
e) the Jewel 'Evenstar' <+2>
     Found lying on the floor of a labyrinth at 2550 feet (level 51).
     
     +2 wisdom.
     Provides resistance to cold, dark, nether.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     Sustains wisdom, constitution.
     Speeds regeneration.  Sustains your life force.  
     
     When activated, it restores your experience to full.
     Takes 345 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 92.6%
     
f) the Star of Elendil <+3>
     Found lying on the floor of a cavern at 1750 feet (level 35).
     
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     Grants the ability to see invisible things.  
     
     When activated, it maps the area around you.
     Takes 117 to 230 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 93.9%
     
     Radius 3 light.
g) Blue Dragon Scale Mail of Craftsmanship [12,+27]
     Dropped by a Death drake at 2550 feet (level 51).
     
     Provides resistance to lightning.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     
h) a Cloak of Protection [1,+15]
     Dropped by an Ethereal dragon at 2600 feet (level 52).
     
     Provides resistance to shards.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     
i) the Small Metal Shield of Thorin [5,+25] <+4, +3, -1>
     Dropped by an Ancient black dragon at 2550 feet (level 51).
     
     +4 constitution.
     +3 strength.
     -1 stealth.
     Provides immunity to acid.
     Provides resistance to sound, chaos.
     Provides protection from fear.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     Prevents paralysis.  
     
j) a Metal Cap of Telepathy [3,+14]
     Found lying on the floor at 1750 feet (level 35).
     
     Can be destroyed by acid.
     Grants telepathy.  
     
k) the Set of Leather Gloves 'Cammithrim' (+5,+5) [1,+11] <+1>
     Dropped by a Dread at 2250 feet (level 45).
     
     Provides resistance to light.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     Sustains constitution.
     Prevents paralysis.  
     
     When aimed, it fires a magic missile with damage 3d4.
     Takes 4 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 95.9%
     
     Radius 1 light.
l) a Pair of Ethereal Slippers of Speed [0,+7] <+9>
     Found lying on the floor at 2600 feet (level 52).
     
     +9 speed.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     


  [Character Quiver]

n) 17 Bolts of Slay Animal (1d5) (+14,+7)
     Dropped by a White wraith at 1900 feet (level 38).
     
     Slays animals.
     Can be destroyed by acid.
     
     Combat info:
     Hits targets up to 140 feet away.
     Average damage/round: 187.2 vs. animals, and 124.8 vs. others.
     25% chance of breaking upon contact.
     
o) 32 Bolts (1d5) (+8,+4)
     Bought from a store.
     
     Can be destroyed by acid.
     
     Combat info:
     Hits targets up to 140 feet away.
     Average damage/round: 111.2.
     25% chance of breaking upon contact.
     
p) 12 Bolts (1d5) (+6,+5)
     Can be destroyed by acid.
     
     Combat info:
     Hits targets up to 140 feet away.
     Average damage/round: 115.3.
     25% chance of breaking upon contact.
     
q) 4 Bolts (1d5) (+1,+2)
     Bought from a store.
     
     Can be destroyed by acid.
     
     Combat info:
     Hits targets up to 140 feet away.
     Average damage/round: 103.
     25% chance of breaking upon contact.
     
r) 10 Bolts (1d5) (+4,+3)
     Dropped by a White wraith at 1900 feet (level 38).
     
     Can be destroyed by acid.
     
     Combat info:
     Hits targets up to 140 feet away.
     Average damage/round: 107.1.
     25% chance of breaking upon contact.
     
s) 25 Arrows (1d4) (+0,+0)
     Dropped by an Apprentice at 2600 feet (level 52).
     
     Can be destroyed by acid, fire.
     
t) 37 Seeker Arrows (4d4) (+5,+6)
     Dropped by a Grey wraith at 2550 feet (level 51).
     
     Can be destroyed by acid, fire.
     
u) (nothing)
v) (nothing)
w) (nothing)


  [Character Inventory]

a) 2 Books of Magic Spells [Magic for Beginners]
     Can be destroyed by fire.
     
b) 2 Books of Magic Spells [Conjurings and Tricks]
     Can be destroyed by fire.
     
c) 2 Books of Magic Spells [Incantations and Illusions]
     Can be destroyed by fire.
     
d) 2 Books of Magic Spells [Sorcery and Evocations]
     Can be destroyed by fire.
     
e) a Book of Magic Spells [Resistances of Scarabtarices]
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     
f) a Book of Magic Spells [Raal's Tome of Destruction]
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     
g) a Book of Magic Spells [Kelek's Grimoire of Power]
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     
h) 34 Potions of Cure Critical Wounds {@q1}
     Can be destroyed by cold.
     
i) 11 Potions of Restore Life Levels {@q2}
     Can be destroyed by cold.
     
j) 2 Potions of Enlightenment
     
     
k) a Rod of Probing {@z3}
     Found lying on the floor at 1850 feet (level 37).
     
     
     
l) 2 Rods of Recall {@z0}
     Cannot be harmed by electricity.
     
m) 4 Wands of Teleport Other (36 charges) {@a0}
     
     
n) 2 Staves of Teleportation (12 charges) {@u1}
     Can be destroyed by acid, fire.
     


  [Home Inventory]

a) 3 Mushrooms of Vigor
     
     
b) 23 Potions of Healing
     Can be destroyed by cold.
     
c) 4 Potions of *Healing*
     Can be destroyed by cold.
     
     It can be thrown at creatures with damaging effect.
     
d) 31 Potions of Restore Mana
     Can be destroyed by cold.
     
e) 11 Potions of Restore Life Levels {@2}
     Can be destroyed by cold.
     
f) 9 Scrolls of Magic Mapping
     Can be destroyed by acid, fire.
     
g) a Ring of Strength <+4>
     Found lying on the floor at 1800 feet (level 36).
     
     +4 strength.
     Can be destroyed by electricity.
     Sustains strength.
     
h) a Ring of Dexterity <+4>
     Dropped by a Chaos drake at 1800 feet (level 36).
     
     +4 dexterity.
     Can be destroyed by electricity.
     Sustains dexterity.
     
i) 2 Rings of Damage (+0,+11)
     Can be destroyed by electricity.
     
j) a Ring of Free Action
     Dropped by a Troll priest at 1400 feet (level 28).
     
     Can be destroyed by electricity.
     Prevents paralysis.  
     
k) a Ring of See Invisible
     Found lying on the floor at 1750 feet (level 35).
     
     Can be destroyed by electricity.
     Grants the ability to see invisible things.  
     
l) an Amulet of Resist Acid
     Dropped by a Gallant at 350 feet (level 7).
     
     Provides resistance to acid.
     Cannot be harmed by acid.
     
m) the Phial of Galadriel <+2>
     Dropped by Ibun, Son of Mîm at 1350 feet (level 27).
     
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     
     When activated, it lights up the surrounding area, hurting
     light-sensitive creatures.
     Takes 25 to 46 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 96.3%
     
     Radius 2 light.
n) Metal Scale Mail of Resistance (-2) [38,+14]
     Dropped by Kavlax the Many-Headed at 1900 feet (level 38).
     
     Provides resistance to acid, lightning, fire, cold.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     
o) a Jewel Encrusted Crown of the Magi [0,+3] <+1>
     Dropped by a Young multi-hued dragon at 1800 feet (level 36).
     
     +1 intelligence.
     Provides resistance to acid, lightning, fire, cold.
     Provides protection from stunning.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     Sustains intelligence.
     
p) a Metal Cap of Seeing [3,+5] <+2>
     Dropped by The Queen Ant at 1850 feet (level 37).
     
     +10% to searching.
     Provides protection from blindness.
     Can be destroyed by acid.
     Grants the ability to see invisible things.  
     
q) the Iron Helm of Gorlim (+8,+8) [7,+10] <-5, -3, +5> {cursed}
     Found lying on the floor of a special room at 1800 feet (level
     36).
     
     Heavily cursed.
     -3 intelligence, wisdom.
     +5 charisma.
     -25% to searching.
     Provides protection from fear.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     Prevents paralysis.  Grants the ability to see invisible things. 
     Aggravates creatures nearby.  
     
r) a Pair of Leather Boots of Stability [2,+7]
     Dropped by Kavlax the Many-Headed at 1900 feet (level 38).
     
     Provides resistance to nexus.
     Can be destroyed by acid, fire.
     Feather Falling.  
     
s) a Pair of Iron Shod Boots of Free Action [4,+5]
     Dropped by a Dread at 2250 feet (level 45).
     
     Cannot be harmed by fire.
     Can be destroyed by acid.
     Prevents paralysis.  
     
t) a Pair of Steel Shod Boots of Stability [7,+10]
     Dropped by a Dread at 2250 feet (level 45).
     
     Provides resistance to nexus.
     Cannot be harmed by fire.
     Can be destroyed by acid.
     Feather Falling.  
     
u) the Beaked Axe of H&#195;&#186;rin (3d6) (+12,+15) <+2, +1>
     Dropped by Adunaphel the Quiet at 2400 feet (level 48).
     
     +2 strength, constitution.
     Slays trolls, dragons.
     *Slays* demons.
     Branded with acid.
     Provides resistance to acid, fire, dark.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     
     When activated, it puts you in a berserker rage for d50+50 turns.
     Takes 186 to 368 turns to recharge at your current speed.
     Your chance of success is 94.9%
     
     Combat info:
     3.5 blows/round.
     With +1 STR and +0 DEX you would get 4.0 blows
     With +0 STR and +2 DEX you would get 4.0 blows
     Average damage/round: 242 vs. trolls, 242 vs. dragons, 242 vs.
     creatures not resistant to acid, 325.2 vs. demons, and 158.8 vs.
     others.
     
     Radius 1 light.
v) the Battle Axe of Balli Stonehand (3d8) (+8,+11) [+5] <+3, +1>
     Dropped by a Water troll at 1900 feet (level 38).
     
     +3 strength, constitution.
     +1 stealth.
     Slays demons, orcs, trolls.
     Provides resistance to acid, lightning, fire, cold.
     Provides protection from blindness.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, electricity, fire, cold.
     Feather Falling.  Speeds regeneration.  Prevents paralysis. 
     Grants the ability to see invisible things.  
     
     Combat info:
     4.0 blows/round.
     With +4 STR and +0 DEX you would get 4.1 blows
     With +0 STR and +2 DEX you would get 4.3 blows
     Average damage/round: 295.2 vs. demons, 295.2 vs. orcs, 295.2 vs.
     trolls, and 176.4 vs. others.
     
w) 29 Mithril Arrows (3d4) (+7,+6)
     Found lying on the floor at 2550 feet (level 51).
     
     Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.
     
x) 26 Mithril Arrows (3d4) {magical}
     Dropped by Ren the Unclean at 2500 feet (level 50).
     
     You do not know the full extent of this item's powers.
     Cannot be harmed by acid, fire.
     


============================================================
                   CHAR.
|   TURN  | DEPTH |LEVEL| EVENT
============================================================
         1      0'    1   Began the quest to destroy Morgoth.
      2126     50'    2   Reached level 2
      7767    100'    3   Reached level 3
     16962    150'    4   Reached level 4
     39254    100'    5   Reached level 5
     51889    100'    6   Reached level 6
     65869    150'    7   Reached level 7
     67984    100'    7   Killed Fang, Farmer Maggot's dog
    106767    150'    8   Reached level 8
    135611    150'    9   Reached level 9
    158935    200'    9   Killed Grip, Farmer Maggot's dog
    171933    200'   10   Reached level 10
    211908    250'   11   Reached level 11
    215358    250'   11   Killed Bullroarer the Hobbit
    233783    250'   12   Reached level 12
    262623      0'   12   Killed Farmer Maggot
    269887    350'   13   Reached level 13
    460797    300'   14   Reached level 14
    520937    400'   15   Reached level 15
    560646    450'   16   Reached level 16
    587648    450'   16   Killed Wormtongue, Agent of Saruman
    598417      0'   17   Reached level 17
    622780    500'   17   Killed Grishn&#195;&#161;kh, the Hill Orc
    639105    500'   18   Reached level 18
    668390    650'   19   Reached level 19
    697457    750'   19   Killed Gorbag, the Orc Captain
    697457    750'   20   Reached level 20
    723467    750'   21   Reached level 21
    744658    750'   21   Killed Shagrat, the Orc Captain
    756254    750'   22   Reached level 22
    837938    750'   23   Reached level 23
    842879    750'   23   Killed Lagduf, the Snaga
    908454    900'   24   Reached level 24
    983951    900'   24   Killed Orfax, Son of Boldor
   1026131    900'   25   Reached level 25
   1047036    900'   25   Killed Mughash the Kobold Lord
   1065853    900'   25   Killed Golfimbul, the Hill Orc Chief
   1127918   1150'   26   Reached level 26
   1137278   1150'   26   Killed Bolg, Son of Azog
   1221017   1150'   26   Killed Kh&#195;&#174;m, Son of M&#195;&#174;m
   1294445   1150'   26   Killed Boldor, King of the Yeeks
   1334987   1400'   27   Reached level 27
   1377080   1350'   27   Killed Ibun, Son of M&#195;&#174;m
   1380974   1350'   27   Found the Phial of Galadriel
   1408425   1350'   27   Killed Ulfast, Son of Ulfang
   1469158   1300'   27   Killed Ugl&#195;&#186;k, the Uruk
   1503671   1250'   27   Killed N&#195;&#161;r, the Dwarf
   1541621   1200'   27   Found the Spear of Orom&#195;&#171;
   1558144   1200'   27   Killed Ufthak of Cirith Ungol
   1569096   1450'   28   Reached level 28
   1583241   1450'   28   Killed Beorn, the Shape-Changer
   1615760   1450'   28   Killed Sangahyando of Umbar
   1615760   1450'   29   Reached level 29
   1652796   1500'   29   Killed M&#195;&#174;m, Betrayer of Turin
   1712707   1550'   29   Killed Angamait&#195;&#171; of Umbar
   1781366   1500'   30   Reached level 30
   1808330   1800'   30   Found the Iron Helm of Gorlim
   1856327   1800'   31   Reached level 31
   1934618   1800'   31   Found the Set of Gauntlets 'Paurnen' (LOST)
   1978793   1800'   32   Reached level 32
   1979609   1800'   32   Reached level 32
   1982168   1800'   32   Reached level 32
   2005605   1750'   32   Found the Star of Elendil
   2079986   1700'   33   Reached level 33
   2093036   1700'   33   Reached level 33
   2093136   1700'   33   Reached level 33
   2093185   1700'   33   Killed Uvatha the Horseman
   2153556   1800'   33   Killed Ulfang the Black
   2166955   1800'   33   Killed Lokkak, the Ogre Chieftain
   2168340   1800'   33   Killed Lorgan, Chief of the Easterlings
   2175560   1850'   33   Killed The Queen Ant
   2190756   1850'   34   Reached level 34
   2197322   1850'   34   Found the Dagger 'Dethanc' (LOST)
   2254379   1900'   34   Killed Lugdush, the Uruk
   2255866   1900'   34   Killed Kavlax the Many-Headed
   2287499   1900'   35   Reached level 35
   2300732   1900'   35   Killed Bert the Stone Troll
   2334095   1900'   35   Found the Battle Axe of Balli Stonehand
   2353957   1900'   36   Reached level 36
   2409042   2000'   36   Found the Set of Gauntlets 'Paurhach' (LOST)
   2425263   2000'   36   Killed Itangast the Fire Drake
   2425263   2000'   37   Reached level 37
   2464557   2250'   37   Killed Quaker, Master of Earth
   2466525   2250'   37   Killed Ariel, Queen of Air
   2480982   2250'   38   Reached level 38
   2491797   2250'   38   Found the Dagger 'Narthanc' (LOST)
   2494334   2250'   38   Killed Gorlim, Betrayer of Barahir
   2499138   2250'   38   Found the Set of Leather Gloves 'Cammithrim'
   2529731   2400'   39   Reached level 39
   2530184   2400'   39   Killed Adunaphel the Quiet
   2530292   2400'   39   Found the Beaked Axe of H&#195;&#186;rin
   2536093   2450'   39   Killed Waldern, King of Water
   2544279   2500'   39   Reached level 39
   2544287   2500'   39   Killed Ren the Unclean
   2561119   2500'   39   Found the Dagger 'Nimthanc' (LOST)
   2565430   2550'   39   Killed E&#195;&#182;l, the Dark Elf
   2566029   2550'   39   Found the Small Metal Shield of Thorin
   2568649   2550'   40   Reached level 40
   2568739   2550'   40   Reached level 40
   2569050   2550'   40   Reached level 40
   2570383   2550'   40   Reached level 40
   2570902   2550'   40   Found the Jewel 'Evenstar'
   2579973   2600'   40   Killed Vargo, Tyrant of Fire


  [Options]

Maximise effect of race/class bonuses        : no  (birth_maximize)
Randomise the artifacts (except a very few)  : no  (birth_randarts)
Restrict the use of stairs/recall            : no  (birth_ironman)
Halve view and spell distances               : no  (birth_small_range)
Restrict creation of artifacts               : no  (birth_no_artifacts)
Don't stack objects on the floor             : no  (birth_no_stacking)
Lose artifacts when leaving level            : no  (birth_no_preserve)
Don't generate connected stairs              : no  (birth_no_stairs)
Don't show level feelings                    : no  (birth_no_feelings)
Items always sell for 0 gold                 : no  (birth_no_selling)
Use previous set of randarts                 : yes (birth_keep_randarts)
Monsters chase recent locations              : yes (birth_ai_smell)
Monsters act smarter in groups               : yes (birth_ai_packs)
Monsters learn from their mistakes           : no  (birth_ai_learn)
Monsters exploit player's weaknesses         : no  (birth_ai_cheat)
Monsters behave more intelligently (broken)  : no  (birth_ai_smart)

[MattB]

Well, I personally would not consider leaving the 40's without rpoison, but then again, I'm very conservative like that!

[krazyhades]

Welcome! There are some real sage sources of advice on these boards. I am not usually one of them, but you are in good hands with this community.