Moving around the map

You can move to another sector on the map using the [h], [j], [k], [l] keys to move up, down, right, left; and the keys [y], [u], [b], [n] to move diagonally. This is similar to the cursor movements in some editors (like vi), and some UNIX games (such as rogue, larn, nethack, conquer, ...).

Alternatively, you may use the numeric keypad, in which case the number keys represent the same direction in which they point on the keypad. Both the ordinary keys and the numeric keypad can be used to browse the map and to move armies. The following diagram shows you the directions and keys you can use.

For large movements across the map, you can use the upper-case letters [H], [J], [K], [L]. These jump 8 sectors over.

One last thing: when you are starting out in the game, you might be overwhelmed by the number of commands, options, report screens, and so on.... You might also be overwhelmed by the size of this manual, and not want to read it all until you have been playing a few turns. The way out is to just explore the commands described in the reference card. Except at main level of the game (where you look at your nation's map), all the commands have menus for the subcommands, and you can usually follow those. Moreover, we have a context-sensitive help system, so at any moment you can type [?] and get that part of the manual which regards the command you are currently using.

hmm, think about keeping this on the same page.

                               NORTH

                                (K)
                          y,7   k,8   u,9
                             \   |   /
                               \ | /
          WEST      (H) h,4 ---- 0 ---- l,6 (L)       EAST
                               / | \
                             /   |   \
                          b,1   j,2   n,3
                                (J)

                               SOUTH