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Macintosh NetHack 3.0 Manual (patchlevel 10)
last modified February 2, 1991
Please read the NetHack license (from within the game) for details on
distribution and usage of Macintosh NetHack 3.0. The NetHack license must
accompany the official Macintosh NetHack 3.0 binaries contained in the
file "nh30-10.hqx". These binaries were created from the NetHack source
code (circa February 1991) which may be obtained anonymously, from various
sources, which includes "uunet.uu.net" (192.48.96.2) under the archive
directory "comp.sources.games".
For convenience, this document, "nh30-10.doc", should also accompany the
Macintosh NetHack 3.0 Binary package.
Unpacking Macintosh NetHack 3.0
================
To avoid problems, older versions of Macintosh NetHack should be removed
from your hard disk. This includes old "save" and "bones" files from
versions prior to patchlevel 9 and the "NetHack prefs" file which may be
in your system folder. This distribution contains a fully self-contained
game which does not rely on files from previous versions.
You'll need approximately 2MB of hard disk space to unpack Macintosh
NetHack 3.0 from the encoded archive. A BinHex 4.0 decoder is needed to
decode binaries into a Compactor self-extracting archive, "nh30-10.sea".
Running the self-extracting archive will create a "Playground" folder
which contains the Dungeon folder and 3 files:
nh30-10.doc [Manual] {this document}
Dungeon
application file: NetHack (3.0i pl10)
12 auxiliary files: cmdhelp, data, help, hh, history, license,
MacHelp, news, opthelp, oracles, record and rumors
5 special level files: castle, endgame, tower1, tower2, tower3
transient files: various bones and save files
Guidebook {NetHack primer}
Open NetHack {special auxiliary file}
"Open NetHack" can be used in two ways: (1) to completely reset the
scoreboard duplicate "Open NetHack", name the copy "record" and replace
the old record file with the new copy. (2) to start NetHack without
opening the Dungeon folder simply double-click on "Open NetHack".
The System Folder will also contain a file "NetHack prefs" which stores
the current options shown on the "Set Options ..." dialog. Level files
generated during play will also be stored in the system folder.
BinHex 4.0
================
BinHex 4.0 decoders can be found in various flavors. Stuffit has an
option to decode BinHex and there's the desk accessory BinHqx 1.02 .
The application BinHex 4.0 can be obtained in binary form via ftp:
ftp sumex-aim.stanford.edu {or 36.44.0.6}
login: anonymous
password: guest
cd info-mac/util
binary
get binhex4.bin
quit
Macbinary transfer "binhex4.bin" from your host machine to the mac in
order to recover the application, BinHex 4.0 .
Starting a game
================
Read the guidebook to become familiar with NetHack. Within the game there
is a Macintosh-specific help section accessed by the "?" help command.
NetHack runs in a minimum 750kB partition under MultiFinder. A larger
partition, up to 1MB, may be desirable. For 1MB Macs, running only the
Finder, you should remove custom INITs and cdevs to free up memory. There
should be at least 1MB of free disk space each time you play Nethack to
provide room for the temporary files that Nethack creates during the game.
The application can be launched in the traditional Macintosh ways.
Additionally, the application can be launched by double-clicking on any
Macintosh NetHack 3.0 auxiliary file. If the clicked-upon auxiliary file
was not a "save"-type file then you'll be presented with a startup dialog
box where you can enter your character name, character preference, gender
and a few other starting options. Double-clicking on a "save"-type file
bypasses this startup dialog.
The dungeon maintainer may keep the "Dungeon" folder hidden (and perhaps
invisible). In this instance the "Open NetHack" file can be placed
anywhere on the hard drive and be used to alternatively launch the game.
Explore-mode play
================
Under this option your progress is not recorded on the scoreboard and you
can repeatedly refuse to die. This option allows you to explore the
dungeon and devise strategies for surviving in the real dungeon. If you
start a game under explore-mode then your inventory will include a wand of
wishing with 3 charges which you can use to acquire desirable magic items:
a blessed luckstone
3 blessed scrolls of charging
a blessed +3 long sword named Frost Brand
and so on. Use the command <ctrl>-x to see your intrinsics at any time.
Wizard-mode play
================
Wizard-mode gives the user additional powers for debugging the game.
Abusing the privileges of wizard-mode will spoil your game. Therefore you
should reserve using this mode only for debugging purposes. Wizard-mode,
normally inaccessible, has commands appropriately documented under the "?"
help command. To activate wizard-mode you have two options: 1) express or
2) traditional access:
express access:
Hold down 3 of the 4 modifier keys (control, option, shift or command)
while launching NetHack (pl10 only). Release the keys when the "About"
dialog finally appears. If there is no saved wizard file then a random
character type will be chosen for you.
traditional access:
1) Start a normal game.
2) Change the default name in the "Set Options..." entry of the File menu
to "wizard". Click "Save" to record the change.
3) Quit (or save) the game and start another game (not from a save file).
4) Use the name "wizard" in the starting dialog box. The normally hidden
wizard-mode check box will now be revealed. You can also choose a
character type on the opening dialog.
5) During wizard-mode play remember to change your name on the "options"
dialog back to your default preference for subsequent normal games.
Incompatibilities
================
NetHack 3.0 should run without problems in all standard Macintosh
enviroments. It is possible that 3rd party enviroments a/o inits may
cause problems. In particular, the LaserFix 2.0 Init will cause a crash
if you twiddle the "Fruit Name" edit text field on the "options" dialog.
We seek your help and ask that you report other conflicts you may find.
Support
================
Problems, comments, and so on should be directed via e-mail to
"nethack-bugs@linc.cis.upenn.edu", Subject: Mac NetHack pl10. The
Macintosh NetHack Development Team has worked hard on Mac NetHack and we
trust that you will enjoy the game.