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133 e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	1 Welcome to XRogue
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	2 http://roguelike.sourceforge.net/xrogue
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	3
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	4 XRogue: Expeditions into the Dungeons of Doom
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	5 Copyright (C) 1991 Robert Pietkivitch
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	6 All rights reserved.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	7
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	8 Based on "Advanced Rogue"
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	9 Copyright (C) 1984, 1985 Michael Morgan, Ken Dalka and AT&T
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	10 All rights reserved.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	11
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	12 Based on "Rogue: Exploring the Dungeons of Doom"
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	13 Copyright (C) 1980, 1981 Michael Toy, Ken Arnold and Glenn Wichman
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	14 All rights reserved.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	15
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	16 See the file LICENSE.TXT for full copyright and licensing information.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	17
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	18
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	19 XRogue: Expeditions into the Dungeons of Doom
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	20 ---------------------------------------------
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	21
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	22 Introduction:
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	23
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	24 Rogue was introduced at the University of California at Berkeley as a
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	25 screen-oriented fantasy game. The game had 26 types of monsters that
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	26 the player could meet while exploring a Dungeon generated by the computer.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	27 Scrolls, potions, rings, wands, staves, armor, and weapons helped the
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	28 player to battle these monsters and to gain gold, the basis for scoring.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	29
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	30 The version of rogue described in this guide has been expanded to include
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	31 over 200 monsters with many new capabilities and has been renamed xrogue.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	32 Many of the monsters are intelligent and they, like the player, must avoid
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	33 traps and decide when it is better to fight or to run. There are also a
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	34 number of new commands in this version not found in previous versions.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	35
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	36 The game contains monsters, spells, weapons, armor, potions, and other
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	37 magical items that you will discover during your quest. The Dungeon's
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	38 geography changes with every game and although many magical items have
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	39 certain identifiable properties, such as turning the player invisible,
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	40 the physical manifestation of the magic changes each game. A red potion,
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	41 for example, will cause the same reaction throughout a given game but
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	42 it may be a completely different potion in a new game.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	43
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	44 Entering the Dungeon with only a little food, armor, and a weapon, the
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	45 player must develop a good strategy of when to fight, when to run, and
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	46 how to best use any magical item found in the Dungeon. To make things
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	47 interesting the player has a quest to return one of several unique and
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	48 magical artifacts which are rumored to lie deep within the Dungeon.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	49 Returning with this artifact to the surface brings great honor.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	50
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	51 However, after finding the artifact, the player may wish to continue
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	52 his quest deeper into the Dungeon to match wits with an arch-devil, a
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	53 demon-prince, or perhaps Charon the Boatman. Defeating such a creature
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	54 will gain the player many experience points which is the basis for
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	55 scoring in xrogue. It is very difficult to return from the Dungeons
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	56 of Doom alive. Very few players have won this game.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	57
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	58 Character Classes:
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	59
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	60 Before placing the player in the Dungeon, the game requests that you
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	61 select what type of character they would like to be: Fighter, Paladin,
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	62 Ranger, Magic-User, Cleric, Thief, Assassin, Druid, or Monk.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	63
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	64 The Fighter
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	65
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	66 A Fighter has the best odds at winning battles with monsters. At high
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	67 experience levels, the Fighter is able to attack his opponent multiple
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	68 times in a single turn. Strength is the main attribute of the Fighter.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	69
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	70 The Magic-User
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	71
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	72 A Magic-User is able to cast spells. Intelligence is the main attribute.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	73 The number of spells a Magic-User can cast increases as he gains in
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	74 experience points and in intelligence. His spell casting ability allows
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	75 him to identify any item in the Dungeon. 16 spells.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	76
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	77 The Cleric
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	78
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	79 A Cleric is able to pray for assistance in battle. Wisdom is the main
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	80 attribute. The number of prayers granted to the Cleric increases as he
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	81 gains in experience points and in wisdom. Clerics can affect (turn) the
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	82 undead monsters to avoid battle. Ie., zombies, ghouls, etc. If the
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	83 Cleric is very powerful relative to the undead monster, turning it will
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	84 utterly destroy it. 16 prayers.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	85
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	86 The Paladin
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	87
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	88 A Paladin is a type of holy warrior, being a cross between a Cleric
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	89 and a Fighter. He is able to pray and affect the undead like the Cleric
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	90 and fight like the Fighter, but both to a lesser extent. He is on the
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	91 side of all that is righteous and good and would never attack a monster
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	92 that has not attacked him first. If he happens to kill such a monster,
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	93 inadvertantly or otherwise, he will begin to feel increasingly uneasy.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	94 If he kills too many such monsters, he will face karmic retaliation and
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	95 be reduced to a mere Fighter, minus all of the Cleric's ability.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	96 Charisma is the main attribute with Wisdom second.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	97
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	98 The Ranger
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	99
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	100 A Ranger is a type of mystical warrior, being a cross between the
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	101 Magic-User and Fighter. Like the Paladin, he is on the side of all
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	102 that is righteous and good and would never attack a monster that
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	103 has not attacked him first. A Ranger is able to cast spells like the
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	104 Magic-User and fight like the Fighter, but both to a lesser extent.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	105 Charisma is the main attribute with Intelligence second.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	106
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	107 The Thief
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	108
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	109 A Thief is exceptionally dexterous and has great skill at being able
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	110 to set a traps for and/or rob (steal) items from monsters. Thieves have
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	111 the ability to detect all the gold and hidden traps on each level of
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	112 the Dungeon. Their dexterous nature gives Thieves the ability to move
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	113 very quietly, so they are not as likely as to wake up sleeping monsters
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	114 as are the other character types. If a Thief manages to sneak up on a
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	115 creature without waking it he may be able to backstab the monster. The
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	116 damage from a backstab is greatly increased based upon the experience
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	117 level. Dexterity is the main attribute.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	118
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	119 The Assassin
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	120
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	121 An Assassin is a person trained in the art of killing monsters by
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	122 surprise. He has some of the abilities of the Thief, but he cannot
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	123 sense traps or backstab. Instead, the Assassin has the chance to kill
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	124 an opponent outright with one deadly blow. He can recognize and use
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	125 poison found in the Dungeon on his weapon, thereby, making his next
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	126 attack exceptionally lethal. Dexterity is the main attribute.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	127
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	128 The Druid
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	129
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	130 A Druid is a type of magical warrior, being a cross between the Cleric
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	131 and the Magic-User. A Druid can chant both spells and prayers plus a
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	132 few of his own. The number of chants available to the Druid increases
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	133 as he gains in experience points and in Wisdom. Wisdom is the main
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	134 attribute. 16 chants.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	135
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	136 The Monk
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	137
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	138 A Monk is trained in the martial arts. He wears no armor and does not
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	139 need a weapon (although using them is not forbidden). As the Monk gains
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	140 in experience points his natural defense or ability to dodge attackers
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	141 increases. The Mong is a cross between the Druid and Fighter, so he
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	142 can chant and also fight like the Fighter, but both to a lesser extent.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	143 Constitution is the main attribute, with wisdom second.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	144
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	145 Attributes Of The Charaters:
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	146
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	147 Strength - The primary attribute for encumberance.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	148
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	149 Intelligence - The primary attribute for casting spells.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	150
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	151 Wisdom - The primary attribute for prayers and chanting.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	152
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	153 Dexterity - The primary attribute for stealthiness.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	154
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	155 Charisma - The primary attribute for good will. High Charisma also
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	156 affects the cost of objects when making transactions.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	157
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	158 Constitution - The primary attribute for health. High Constitution
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	159 affects the amount of hit points you receive when
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	160 moving up in experience levels.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	161
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	162 Note: The Ranger, Paladin, and Monk do not receive their "special"
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	163 magical abilities until they have advanced a few experience levels.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	164
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	165 Experience Levels:
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	166
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	167 Characters gain experience points mostly from killing monsters. Other
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	168 actions, such as stealing items from monsters, backstabbing, and turning
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	169 monsters, also add extra experience points. Each character type gains
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	170 experience points and moves up in experience levels at different rates.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	171 Moving up in experience levels adds extra hit points to the character
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	172 which determines how many "hits" he can take before being killed.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	173
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	174 Allocating Attribute Points To The Characters:
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	175
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	176 A player starts with 75 attribute points to distribute in to the character
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	177 he has chosen to play. When you are prompted to distribute the attribute
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	178 points, the screen displays the minimum and maximum allowable values for
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	179 that particular attribute. The player can type a backspace (Ctrl-H) to go
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	180 back and change a previous value and typing an escape (ESC) sets all the
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	181 remaining attributes to the maximum value possible, given the number of
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	182 remaining attribute points to be distributed.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	183
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	184 THE SCREEN
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	185
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	186 During the normal course of play, the screen consists of three separate
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	187 sections: the top line, the bottom two lines, and the remaining screen
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	188 in the middle. The top line reports actions which occur during the game,
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	189 the middle section depicts the Dungeon, and the bottom two lines describe
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	190 the player's current condition.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	191
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	192 Whenever anything happens to the player, such as finding a scroll, hitting
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	193 a monster, or being hit by a monster, a short report appears on the top
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	194 line of the screen. When you see the word 'More' on the top line, that
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	195 means you must press the space key to continue.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	196
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	197 The following items may be found within the Dungeon. Some of them have
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	198 more than one interpretation, depending upon whether your character
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	199 recognizes them or not.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	200
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	201 \| A wall of a room.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	202 - A wall of a room.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	203 * A pile of gold.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	204 % A way to another level.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	205 + A doorway.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	206 . The floor in a room.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	207 # The floor in a passageway.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	208 Solid rock (denoted by a space).
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	209 ^ The entrance to a Trading Post
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	210 @ The player.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	211 _ The player, when invisible.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	212 : Some food.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	213 ! A flask containing a potion.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	214 ? A sealed scroll.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	215 = A ring.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	216 ) A weapon.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	217 ] Some armor.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	218 ; A miscellaneous magic item
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	219 , An artifact
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	220 / A wand or a staff.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	221 > A trapdoor leading to the next level
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	222 { An arrow trap
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	223 $ A sleeping gas trap
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	224 } A beartrap
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	225 ~ A trap that teleports you somewhere else
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	226 ` A poison dart trap
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	227 " A shimmering magic pool
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	228 ' An entrance to a maze
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	229 $ Any magical item. (During magic detection)
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	230 > A blessed magical item. (During magic detection)
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	231 < A cursed magical item. (During magic detection)
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	232
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	233 Monsters are depicted as letters of the alphabet. Note that all letters
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	234 denote multiple monsters, depending on which level of the Dungeon you are
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	235 on. The player may identify a current monster by using the identify
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	236 command ('/') or the clarify command ('=').
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	237
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	238 The bottom two lines of the screen describe the player's current status.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	239 The first line gives the player's characteristics:
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	240
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	241 Intelligence, Strength, Wisdom, Dexterity, Charisma, and Constitution
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	242 all have a normal maximum value of 50 points, but they can go higher if
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	243 augmented by a ring. Encumberance is a measurement of how much the player
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	244 can carry versus how much he is currently carrying. The more you carry
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	245 relative to your maximum encumberance causes you to use more food. The
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	246 attribute of Strength fortifies one's encumberance.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	247
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	248 The player's current number of hit points are denoted as (Hp) and it is
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	249 followed in parentheses by the player's current maximum hit points. Hit
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	250 points express the player's survivability. As a player heals by resting,
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	251 using potions, or spells, the player's current hit points gradually increase
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	252 until they reach the current maximum. This maximum number will be increased
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	253 each time a player goes up an experience level. If the player's current hit
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	254 points reach 0, the player becomes "metabolically challenged".
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	255
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	256 The player's armor class is denoted as (Ac). This number describes the
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	257 amount of protection provided by the armor, cloaks, and/or rings currently
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	258 worn by the player. It is also affected by high or low dexterity. Wearing
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	259 no armor is equivalent to an armor class of 10 (Monk excepted). The lower
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	260 the armor class number, the better.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	261
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	262 The player's current experience level is denoted as (Exp), followed by
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	263 the player's experience points. A new experience level brings extra hit
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	264 points and possibly added abilities, such as new spells for a Magic-user,
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	265 new prayers for a Cleric, and new chants for a Druid. There are a total
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	266 of 26 experience levels per character.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	267
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	268 Commands:
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	269
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	270 A player can invoke most commands by typing in a single character.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	271 Some commands, however, require a direction, in which case the player
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	272 types the command character followed by a directional letter. Many
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	273 commands can be prefaced by a number, indicating how many times the
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	274 command should be executed.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	275
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	276 When the player invokes a command referring to an item in the player's
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	277 pack (such as reading a scroll), the game prompts for the item. The
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	278 player can then type the letter associated with the item. Typing a '*'
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	279 will produce a list of eligible items.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	280
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	281 A list of basic games commands:
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	282
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	283 ? Preceding a command by a '?' produces a brief explanation of the
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	284 command. The command '?*' gives an explanation of all the commands.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	285 A '?@' gives information on things you encounter (rock, forest, etc).
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	286 / Preceding a symbol by a '/' identifies the symbol.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	287 = Clarify. After typing an '=' sign, the player can use the movement
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	288 keys to position the cursor anywhere on the current level. As long
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	289 as the player can normally see the selected position, the game will
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	290 identify whatever is there.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	291 h Move one position to the left.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	292 j Move one position down.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	293 k Move one position up.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	294 l Move one position to the right.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	295 y Move one position to the top left.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	296 u Move one position to the top right.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	297 b Move one position to the bottom left.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	298 n Move one position to the bottom right.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	299 H Run to the left until reaching something interesting.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	300 J Run down until reaching something interesting.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	301 K Run up until reaching something interesting.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	302 L Run to the right until reaching something interesting.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	303 Y Run to the top left until reaching something interesting.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	304 U Run to the top right until reaching something interesting.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	305 B Run to the bottom left until reaching something interesting.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	306 N Run to the bottom right until reaching something interesting.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	307
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	308 > Go down the stairs to the next level or enter the outer region if you
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	309 are standing upon the wormhole trap (must be "flying" for this to work).
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	310 < Go up the stairs to the next level or enter the outer region if you are
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	311 standing upon the wormhole trap (must be "flying" for this to work).
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	312
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	313 * Count the gold in the player's pack.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	314 ! Escape to the shell level.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	315 $ Price an item at the Trading Post.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	316 # Buy an item at the Trading Post.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	317 % Sell an item at the Trading Post.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	318 . This command (a period) causes the player to rest one turn.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	319 ^ This command sets traps and is limited to Thieves and Assassins. If the
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	320 command is successful the game will ask the player for the trap type and
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	321 sets it where the player is standing.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	322 a Affect the undead. This command is restricted to Clerics and Paladins
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	323 and must be followed by a directional letter.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	324 A Choose your quest item (at game startup only!).
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	325 c This command is restricted to Druids and Monks and it produces a list of
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	326 available chants. The player can select one of the displayed chants and
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	327 if the player's energy level is sufficiently high, "chant" it. The more
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	328 complicated the spell, the more energy it will take.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	329 C This command is restricted to Magic-Users and Rangers and it produces a
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	330 list of available spells. The player can select one of the displayed
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	331 spells and if the player's energy level is sufficiently high, "cast" it.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	332 The more complicated the spell, the more energy it will take.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	333 d Drop an item from the player's pack.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	334 D Dip something into a magic pool.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	335 e Eat some food from the player's pack.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	336 f When this command is preceded with a directional command, the player will
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	337 move in the specified direction until he crosses something interesting.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	338 F Frighten a monster. Not available to all characters. This command
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	339 loses it's power at around level 10.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	340 g Give away or trade a slime-mold for food with a monster.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	341 G This command is restricted to Thieves and Assassins. It causes the game
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	342 to display all of the gold on the current level.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	343 i Display an inventory of the player's pack.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	344 I This command prompts for an item from the player's pack and displays
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	345 the inventory information for that item.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	346 m When the player types this command, you are prompted to mark an item
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	347 with a one-line name.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	348 o Typing this command causes the game to display all the settable options.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	349 The player can then examine them or change (some of) them
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	350 O Display your current character type and quest item.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	351 p This command is restricted to Clerics and Paladins and it produces a
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	352 list of available prayers. The player can then select one of the
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	353 displayed prayers and if the player's energy level is sufficiently high,
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	354 "pray" it. The more complicated the prayer, the more energy it will
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	355 take.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	356 P Pick up the items currently under the player.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	357 q Quaff a potion from the player's pack.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	358 Q Quit without saving the game.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	359 r Read a scroll from the player's pack.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	360 s Search for a secret door or a trap in the circle surrounding the player.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	361 S Save your game to play at a later time.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	362 t This command prompts for an object from the players pack. The player
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	363 then can throw the object in the specified direction.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	364 T Take off whatever the player is wearing.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	365 v Print the current xrogue version number.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	366 w Wield a weapon from the player's pack.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	367 W Wear some armor, ring, or a miscellaneous magic item from the player's
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	368 pack. The player can wear a maximum of 8 rings.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	369 X This command is restricted to Thieves only. It causes the game to
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	370 display
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	371 all of the hidden traps on the current level.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	372 z This command prompts for a wand or staff from the player's pack and zaps
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	373 it in the specified direction.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	374 + Fortune cookie! (Note: if you play xrogue over a modem, typing three
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	375 consecutive '+' will tell your modem to enter "command" mode. See your
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	376 modem manual on how to return from this mode).
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	377
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	378 Escape Pressing the Escape key will cancel the current command.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	379 Ctrl-B Check your current score. Scoring is based on experience points
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	380 and gold. However, gold is not that important and 10% is hacked
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	381 off if a player is killed.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	382 Ctrl-E Check your current food level. This command is used when you want
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	383 to see just how much food you have remaining in your stomach. A
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	384 full stomach is measured to be about 2000(2100). As you play the
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	385 game, this level drops until you become hungry at about 200(2100).
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	386 A food level over 2000(2100) makes the character satiated, and a
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	387 level under 200(2100) makes the character hungry, then weak, and
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	388 finally fainting. A level of 2000(2100) is the most the character
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	389 can eat, a full, satisfied stomach!
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	390 Ctrl-L Redraw the screen.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	391 Ctrl-N When the player types this command, the game prompts you to type a
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	392 one-line name for a monster or for an item in the player's pack
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	393 To name a monster, position the cursor over the desired monster and
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	394 rename it.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	395 Ctrl-O Display the current "affects" on the player (such as slow, phased,
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	396 confused, extra sight, flying, dancing, etc.).
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	397 Ctrl-R Repeat last message displayed on the top line of the screen.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	398 Ctrl-T This command is restricted to Thieves and Assassins. It must be
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	399 followed by a directional letter. If a monster is standing next to
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	400 the player in the specified direction, the effect is to steal an
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	401 item from the monster's pack. If successful, the monster does not
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	402 notice anything, but if the player is unsuccessful, there is a
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	403 chance
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	404 the monster will suddenly wake up and attack.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	405 Ctrl-U Use a magic item in the player's pack.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	406
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	407 There is no explicit attack command. If a player wishes to do battle with a
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	408 monster, the player simply moves onto the spot where the monster is
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	409 standing.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	410 Whatever the player is wielding will be used as the player's weapon.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	411
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	412 As the player moves across items, the game automatically picks them up and
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	413 places them into the player's pack. If there is no room left in the pack,
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	414 the item is left on the floor. Setting the "pickup" option to "NO" will
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	415 allow the player to pick up items at will using the 'P' command.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	416
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	417 All actions except for bookkeeping commands, such as taking an inventory,
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	418 take time. The amount of time varies with the command. Swinging a weapon,
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	419 for example, takes more time than simply moving; so a monster could move
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	420 several spaces in the time it takes the player to make one attack. The
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	421 time it takes to swing a weapon also varies based on the bulk of the weapon,
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	422 and the time it takes to simply move one space varies with the type of armor
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	423 worn and the player's level of encumberance. Movement is always faster when
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	424 the player is "flying".
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	425
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	426 Actions also take time and some of them can be disrupted. If the player is
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	427 casting a spell for example, and gets hit before finishing it, the spell is
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	428 lost. Similarly, the player might choke if hit while trying to eat. These
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	429 same rules apply to monsters as well.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	430
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	431 Some of the rooms in the Dungeon possess a natural light source. In most
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	432 other rooms and in corridors, the player can see only those things within
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	433 a one-space radius around the player. Dark rooms can be lit with magical
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	434 light or by fire beetles and other monsters.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	435
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	436 The player can wield only one weapon at a time. When a player attacks
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	437 a monster, the amount of damage depends on the particular weapon he is
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	438 wielding. To fire a projectile weapon, such as a crossbow or a short bow,
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	439 the player should wield the bow and throw the bolt or arrow at the monster.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	440
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	441 A weapon may be cursed or blessed which will affect the likelihood of you
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	442 hitting a monster with it and the damage that it will inflict on the
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	443 monster.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	444 If the player has identified the weapon he is using, the "to hit" and the
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	445 "to damage" bonuses appear (in that order) before the weapons name in the
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	446 inventory listing. A positive bonus indicates a blessed weapon, and a
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	447 negative bonus usually indicates a cursed or misguided weapon. A player
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	448 cannot release a cursed weapon until a remove curse scroll is read or cast
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	449 by magical means.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	450
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	451 After the player has identified a suit of armor, the protection bonus
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	452 appears
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	453 before the armors name in the inventory listing. If the bonus is positive
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	454 the armor is blessed but if it is negative, the armor is probably cursed.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	455 The player cannot remove a cursed suit of armor until a remove curse scroll
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	456 is read or cast by magical means.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	457
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	458 Some monsters can corrode your armor! If such a monster hits a player
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	459 when the player is wearing metal armor, the armor will lose some of its
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	460 protective value. This same corrosive property also applies to weapons
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	461 when a player hits a monster with this ability. Search for a scroll of
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	462 "protection" to guard against corrosion of your armor and weapon.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	463
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	464 A player will find many potions and scrolls in the Dungeon. Reading a
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	465 scroll or quaffing a potion will usually cause some magical occurrence.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	466 Potions and scrolls may be either cursed or blessed. In this version of
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	467 xrogue, Monster Confusion scrolls will turn your hands a variety of colors.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	468 A blessed Magic Mapping scroll shows very detailed maps. A scroll of
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	469 Genocide works within the dungeon as well as in the outer region. A
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	470 scroll of blessed Teleportation will teleport you "upward" a few levels.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	471 Blessed Remove Curse will cause certain monsters to panic if the scroll
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	472 is read near them. Charm Monster will let you charm several monsters.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	473
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	474 The player can wear a maximum of eight rings. Some of them have a magical
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	475 effect on the player as long as they are worn. Some rings also speed up
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	476 the player's metabolism, making the player require food more often. Rings
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	477 can be cursed or blessed and the player cannot remove a cursed ring until
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	478 a remove curse scroll is read or cast.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	479
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	480 Wands, rods, and staves help a player in battle and affect the Dungeon.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	481 A player uses the "z" (zap) command to use a wand either to shoot at a
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	482 monster, teleport, or to light up a dark room. Wands can be cursed or
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	483 blessed.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	484
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	485 A player must be frugal with his food. Both moving and searching through
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	486 the Dungeon, and fighting monsters, consumes energy. Starving results in
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	487 the player's fainting for increasingly longer periods of time, during which
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	488 any nearby monster can attack the player at will. Food comes in the form
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	489 of standard rations and as a variety of berries. Some berries have side
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	490 effects in addition to satisfying one's hunger. Slime-Molds are monster
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	491 food and if you have one, you may be able to trade it for a regular food
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	492 ration, if the monster is of "friendly" persuasion.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	493
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	494 Gold has a couple of uses in the Dungeon. The first use of gold is to buy
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	495 things, either at a Trading Post or from a Quartermaster. The Trading Post
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	496 when found, is entered via the '>' command, like going down a stairway.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	497 A Quartermaster ('q') is a Dungeon vendor who appears at certain times and
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	498 will try to sell the player some of his wares. The Quartermaster's wares
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	499 are never cursed but they can be blessed, though blessed goods do cost more
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	500 than normal goods. If the player chooses to buy something offered by a
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	501 Quartermaster, he will make the transaction for the specified amount of gold
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	502 and then disappear. Attacking a Quartermaster causes him to vanish in
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	503 haste! You can sometimes find gold at the bottom of "magic pools". Use
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	504 the ">" command to dive for the gold, but be careful you don't drown!
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	505
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	506 When beginning a new game, a player is placed in the Trading Post with
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	507 an allotment of gold based upon the type of character chosen to play.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	508 There are some restrictions on the use of certain items by character.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	509 For example, only Fighters, Paladins, and Rangers can wield two-handed
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	510 swords while Thieves and Assassins can not wear certain types of armor.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	511 However, the Trading Post (and Quartermaster) will happily sell a player
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	512 anything that he can afford, whether you need it or not.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	513
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	514 Miscellaneous magical items such as a Pair of Boots or a Book are numerous
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	515 within the Dungeon. These items are usually used to a player's advantage,
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	516 assuming they are not cursed. Some of these items can be worn, such as a
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	517 Cloak, while others are to be used, such as a Book, Beaker, or Ointment.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	518 The Medicine Crystal will heal you, remove all curses, heal you, and may
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	519 cause panic in some monsters.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	520
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	521 There are a number of unique monsters deep within the depths of the Dungeon
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	522 that carry very special magical items or artifacts. When you begin the
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	523 game,
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	524 you are asked to choose a "quest item" to retrieve from the Dungeon. Most
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	525 of these items can be used to the player's advantage, even if they are not
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	526 one's own personal quest item during the game. However, care must be taken
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	527 when handling some of them for they have intelligence and some will reject
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	528 mishandling or abuse. These items consume your food (and your gold) so
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	529 carrying them around results in increased food use. Some of these items
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	530 will
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	531 kill you outright if you happen to pick them up while wielding another
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	532 artifact as your weapon. Don't be too greedy with the artifacts! Quest
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	533 items begin appearing in xrogue between levels 40-50. The less traumatic
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	534 quest items appear earlier while the more severe ones appear later. Once
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	535 a unique monster is killed, you will not encounter another one like it in
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	536 the Dungeon.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	537
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	538 A variety of traps exist within the Dungeon, including trap doors, bear
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	539 traps, and sleeping traps. Sometimes they are hidden from sight until
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	540 sprung by a monster or by the player. A sprung trap continues to function,
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	541 but since it is visible, an intelligent monster is not likely to tread on
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	542 it.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	543 A trap called the Wormhole trap, will transport you to the "outer region"
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	544 of the dungeon. There you will fight strange dinosaurs until you can make
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	545 your way back to a starwell, and promptly return from whence you came.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	546
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	547 Each monster except for the Quartermaster appears in a limited range of
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	548 Dungeon levels. All monsters of the same type share the same abilities.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	549 All giant rats, for example, can give the player a disease, and all
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	550 jackalweres can put the player to sleep. Monsters of the same type will
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	551 vary however, in strength and intelligence. For example, one kobold may
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	552 be much more difficult to kill off than another. In general, the more
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	553 difficult it is to kill a monster, the more experience points the monster
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	554 is worth.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	555
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	556 Most monsters attack by biting and clawing, but some monsters carry weapons
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	557 and can use their breath as a weapon. Some monsters can even use magical
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	558 items, such as wands and artifacts. Monsters with distance weapons or magic
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	559 can sometimes attack a player from across a room or from down a corridor.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	560
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	561 Some monsters are more intelligent than others, and the more intelligent
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	562 a monster is, the more likely it will run away if it is about to die.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	563 A fleeing monster will not attack the player unless it is cornered.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	564
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	565 It is sometimes possible to enlist a monster's aid. Reading a charm monster
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	566 scroll, for example, or singing a charm monster chants can make a monster
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	567 believe that the player is its friend. A charmed monster will fight hostile
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	568 monsters for the player as long as they are not of its own race. Be sure
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	569 your charmed monsters are in the same room with you when you enter the next
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	570 level, or they will be lost.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	571
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	572 Options:
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	573
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	574 The game has several options, some of which can only be set by the player
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	575 at the beginning of the game and others during the course of play.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	576
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	577 default - Play the character with "default" attribute settings.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	578 terse - Shorten messages at top of screen.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	579 jump - Speed up the display of the player's movement
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	580 step - Lists all inventories one line at a time.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	581 overlay - Allows listings of inventories to overlay the currnt screen.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	582 flush - Supposed to flush all typed-ahead characters.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	583 askme - Prompt the player to name new types of scrolls, potions,
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	584 etc.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	585 pickup - Pick up items automatically as you move across them
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	586 name - The player's name.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	587 file - Saved game filename. Defaults to xrogue.sav.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	588 score - Identifies the location of the game scorefile.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	589 type - Specifies the character type (unchangable).
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	590 quested item - Set at start up (unchangeable).
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	591
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	592 A player can set the game options at the beginning of a game via the
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	593 ROGUEOPTS environment variable.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	594
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	595 Some examples:
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	596
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	597 ROGUEOPTS="default nopickup, nooverlay, name=Corwin, class=magician"
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	598 ROGUEOPTS="pickup, overlay, file=xrg.sav, score=/home/games/scorefile"
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	599
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	600 The player may change an option at any time during the game via the 'o'
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	601 (option) command. On the options menu, typing a new value changes the
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	602 option and a RETURN moves to the next option in the list. Typing an '-'
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	603 moves you to the previous option and an ESCAPE returns you to the Dungeon.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	604
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	605 A new option called "default" was added in xrogue. When you put the word
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	606 "default" into your ROGUEOPTS environment variable your character will be
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	607 created with "default" attribute settings, armor, weapon, quest item, and
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	608 some food.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	609
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	610 Setting "default" will force the game to skip over the beginning screen
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	611 where you can choose/distribute your attribute points and it also skips
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	612 over the beginning "equippage screen" where you can choose your armor,
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	613 weapon, quest item, and etc.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	614
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	615 If you use the "class" option with "default" in ROGUEOPTS, you will
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	616 start the game immediately at level 1 with the default selections
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	617 for your character.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	618
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	619 Here is a list of the main and secondary attributes, special ability,
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	620 and quest item ("default" settings) for each character type:
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	621
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	622 Character Main Attr. Secondary Specialties Def. Quest Item
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e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	624 Fighter strength constitution sense gold Axe of Aklad
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	625 Ranger charisma intelligence cast spells Mandolin of Brian
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	626 Paladin charisma wisdom affect undead Ankh of Heil
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	627 Cleric wisdom dexterity prayer spells Horn of Geryon
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	628 Magician intelligence dexterity cast spells Stonebones Amulet
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	629 Thief dexterity strength sense traps Musty Daggers
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	630 Assassin dexterity strength steal/use poison Eye of Vecna
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	631 Druid wisdom dexterity chant spells Quill of Nagrom
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	632 Monk constitution dexterity chant spells Emori Cloak
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	633
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	634 A different quest item may be chosen ONLY while you are in the beginning
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	635 Trading Post (if you have NOT set the "default" option via ROGUEOPTS).
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	636
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	637 When a player is killed, his score will be equal to the amount of his
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	638 experience points gained, plus his gold (minus 10%). A player that
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	639 quits the game will not lose 10% of his gold. If a player makes it back
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	640 up and out of the Dungeon alive, his score will be equal to the amount
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	641 of experience points, plus the gold, plus additional gold received from
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	642 selling all of the items in his pack.
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	643
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	644 The game maintains a top-twenty player scorefile. As an installation
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	645 option, the game may be compiled so as to record only three entries per
e6179860cb76 Import XRogue 8.0 from the Roguelike Restoration Project (r1490) John "Elwin" Edwards parents: diff changeset	646 character type and name.

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