<orz> how do i ascend in real life?
<orz> i feel like i have a pretty ascension-worthy kit already, but don't know where to go from here
<ConductingCat> You have to find the mountain hermit in Japan.
<orz> ah thanks. that should be easy, as i've exercised my weeaboo to the max already
<orz> any other protips before i continue on my journey?
<aosdict> orz: what's your real-life ascension kit?
<mischief> pocket knife, multitool, grappling hook, lockpin set, tubular 7-pin lockpick, canvas boots.
<mischief> (pretty nethack-like irl)
<orz> aosdict: im dualwielding a proprietary-software-proof Lenovo X200 and a Lenovo J5, a sleeping bag, goggles of enhanced vision, multitool, lifetime supply of pcp, i dunno, it seems like i got
<could> ask for
<orz> i think i should maybe get some solarpanels before entering Japan, in case i ran out of batteries in the mountains
<orz> this is my first run, i chose white for my skin color so it's been pretty easy so far, just didn't realise I needed to go to Japan
<orz> i guess it's going to be a little more difficult from here on, since even white people are vulnerable to discrimination in Japan..
<ConductingCat> Japan level was designed to challenge everyone not playing samurai.
<ConductingCat> The monsters there can only read エルベレト.
<orz> hmh, seems there's a time limit to finding the hermit for my class, 90day limit on the tourist visa
<orz> bah, flights start from 700€. i guess it was a mistake to skip the cryptic mines before entering mid-game... could really use those BTC now
<orz> i found a terminal on dlvl1 and thought i could pull off the workless conduct
<orz> but i think i messed up, getting crowned too early or something, since it seems my prayer cooldown has increased
<orz> welp, at least i got intrinsic lust resistance against all 3d temptations
<orz> The armor slot system in real life is confusing. I've seen body armor that can be worn under a t-shirt, and you can wear any number of rings.
<orz> And the pants slot is just weird.
<orz> Why does going pantless cause conflict?
<orz> At least you can't wear cloaks under body armor, some sanity in this system at least..
<orz> What kind of stats do I need for ascension? I heard engraving a masters thesis would exercise wisdom, but it seems tedious... Also wtf I heard that chatting on #nethack would cure loneliness but it's not working!
<ConductingCat> You might need to find a foocubus for that.
<orz> I got a tattoo of adornment for cha+1 but other than that I haven't figured out how to boost my charisma. For int I got a prescription for methylphenidate, but kind of stuck with increasing it beyond the temporal boost.
<orz> Does smoking boost charisma? I feel like it does, but not sure if the constitution abuse is worth it..
<rschaff> wait, are you talking about real life, or a variant of Nethack?
<ConductingCat> Yes
<ConductingCat> Real life is a variant of NetHack.