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[[File:Poly1.PNG]] '''==>''' [[File:Poly2.PNG]]
Polypiling is a technique involving clever manipulation of the [[wand]] of [[polymorph]]'s mechanics to gain free items of varied value. Although it is definitely an abuse of the game's mechanics, it is not popularly considered an [[Cheats and Exploits|exploit]], perhaps due to the random nature of the rewards.
Polypiling is a useful technique to fall back on if in desperate need of food, or as a chance to get lucky and gain some rare equipment early on.
== Technique ==
First, you will need a wand of polymorph. They aren't so common, but you're pretty much ready to go the moment one falls into your grasp.<br>
Second, there are some rules as to how a wand of polymorph works:
* It can only zap a distance of five tiles
* It can only polymorph up to five items in a stack on a single tile
* When (a)pplied, the wand will polymorph items in a 1 tile radius including the tile you are standing on
Finally, the technique:
*Collect stacks of junk items (e.g. stones, sticks, cans, unwanted equipment)
*Place the items in stacks of 5 in a straight line 5 tiles long (like in the image above)
*Zap your wand of polymorph in the direction of the stacks
*All items will be polymorphed into random items
*Repeat as necessary, replacing junk items if needed
[[File:Poly1.PNG]] '''==>''' [[File:Poly2.PNG]]
Polypiling is a technique involving clever manipulation of the [[wand]] of [[polymorph]]'s mechanics to gain free items of varied value. Although it is definitely an abuse of the game's mechanics, it is not popularly considered an [[Cheats and Exploits|exploit]], perhaps due to the random nature of the rewards.
Polypiling is a useful technique to fall back on if in desperate need of food, or as a chance to get lucky and gain some rare equipment early on.
== Technique ==
First, you will need a wand of polymorph. They aren't so common, but you're pretty much ready to go the moment one falls into your grasp.<br>
Second, there are some rules as to how a wand of polymorph works:
* It can only zap a distance of five tiles
* It can only polymorph up to five items in a stack on a single tile
* When (a)pplied, the wand will polymorph items in a 1 tile radius including the tile you are standing on
Finally, the technique:
*Collect stacks of junk items (e.g. stones, sticks, cans, unwanted equipment)
*Place the items in stacks of 5 in a straight line 5 tiles long (like in the image above)
*Zap your wand of polymorph in the direction of the stacks
*All items will be polymorphed into random items
*Repeat as necessary, replacing junk items if needed
