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+ Microsoft Windows specific help file for NetHack 3.4.0
+ Copyright (c) NetHack PC Development Team 1993-2002.
+ NetHack may be freely distributed. See license for details.
+ (Last Revision: March 10, 2002)
+
+This file details specifics for NetHack built for Windows 95, 98, NT,
+Me, 2000, and XP. Users of really early 16-bit Windows versions should
+use the MSDOS NetHack.
+
+Please note that "NetHack for Windows - Graphical Interface" requires
+an installation of Internet Explorer 4 or an installation of
+version 4.71 of the common controls. See the following internet page:
+ http://www.nethack.org/v340/ports/download-win.html#cc
+for more information. If the game runs for you, you are not affected.
+
+New players should be sure to read GuideBook.txt which contains
+essential information about playing NetHack. It can be found in the
+same directory as your NetHack executable.
+
+The Windows port of NetHack supports some additional or enhanced
+commands as well as some defaults.nh file options specific to
+configuration choices used during the building of NetHack for
+Windows. Listed below are those commands and defaults.nh file
+options.
+
+Some options are applicable only to the graphical port.
+These are discussed separately in their own section.
+
+Contents
+1. Boolean options
+2. Graphical Port Complex options
+3. Graphical Port Additional/Enhanced Commands
+4. Available ALT Key Combinations
+5. Graphical Port Menus
+
+1. Boolean Options
+------------------
+
+Listed here are any options not discussed in the main help, options
+which may be slightly different from the main help file, and options
+which may need a slightly more explanatory note:
+
+ color Use color when displaying non-tiled maps. Tiled
+ maps (available in the graphical port) are always
+ rendered in color. Default: [TRUE]
+
+ IBMgraphics Use IBM extended characters for the dungeon
+ Default: [TRUE]
+
+ use_inverse Use inverse color for detection (similar to hilite_pet).
+ Default: [FALSE]
+
+ msg_window When ^P is pressed, it shows menu in a full window.
+ Default: [FALSE]
+
+
+2. Graphical Port Complex Options
+---------------------------------
+
+"NetHack for Windows - Graphical Interface" recognizes the following
+additional options, which the non-graphical (tty) version will
+silently ignore:
+
+Window Alignment options:
+
+ |
+ align_message Specifies at which side of the NetHack screen the
+ message window is aligned. This option can be used
+ to align the window to "top" or "bottom". "left"
+ or "right" are possible, but not properly supported
+ in the Microsoft Windows port. Default: [TOP]
+
+ align_status Specifies at which side of the NetHack screen the
+ status window is aligned. This option can be used
+ to align the window to "top" or "bottom". "left"
+ or "right" are possible, but not properly supported
+ in the Microsoft Windows port. Default: [BOTTOM]
+
+Other Window options:
+
+These are options that specify attributes of various windows.
+These include the menu windows (such as the inventory list),
+the text windows (such as "It is written in the book of ..."
+screens), the message window (where events of the game are
+displayed), and the status window (where your character name
+and attributes are displayed).
+
+ font_menu Specifies the name of the menu font.
+ font_message Specifies the name of the message font.
+ font_status Specifies the name of the status font.
+ font_text Specifies the name of the text font.
+
+ font_size_menu Specifies the size of the menu font.
+ font_size_message
+ Specifies the size of the message font.
+ font_size_status
+ Specifies the size of the status font.
+ font_size_text
+ Specifies the size of the text font.
+
+Map Window options:
+
+ map_mode Specifies which map mode to use.
+ The following map modes are available:
+ tiles (uses tiles to display things on the map),
+ ascii4x6ascii6x8, ascii8x8, ascii16x8, ascii7x12
+ ascii8x12, ascii16x12, ascii12x16, ascii10x18
+ (which use that size font to display things on
+ the map), or fit_to_screen (which forces things
+ to fit on a single screen display whether tiled
+ or ascii). Default: [tiles]
+
+ scroll_margin Specifies the margin of scrolling the map.
+ Recommended to be set to 1 or greater. If set to
+ 80, this will keep your character centered on the map.
+ Default: [5]
+
+ tile_file An alternative file containing bitmap to use for
+ tiles. This file should be a .bmp file and should
+ be organized as 40 rectangular tiles wide. It is
+ beyond the scope of this document to describe the
+ exact contents of each tile in the .bmp which may
+ even be dependent on the options that your version
+ of NetHack was built with.
+
+ If you are interested in creating a tile file of
+ your own, create a regular build of NetHack using
+ the graphical version and examine the file tiles.bmp
+ in the src or build directory. This option may
+ only be specified in the defaults.nh config file.
+ Default: [default]
+
+ tile_height Used with tile_file to specify the width of each
+ tile in pixels. This option may only be specified
+ in the defaults.nh config file.
+ Default: [16]
+
+ tile_width Used with tile_file to specify the height of each
+ tile in pixels. This option may only be specified
+ in the defaults.nh config file.
+ Default: [16]
+
+Miscellaneous options:
+
+ vary_msgcount Number of lines to display in message window.
+
+
+3. Graphical Port Additional/Enhanced Commands
+----------------------------------------------
+
+The following function keys are active in
+the "NetHack for Windows - Graphical Interface":
+
+ F4 Toggle level overview mode on/off
+ This key will toggle the map between a view that
+ is mapped to fit exactly to the window, and the
+ view that shows the various symbols in their
+ normal size. This is useful for getting an idea
+ of where you are in a level.
+
+ F5 Toggle tiled display on/off.
+ This key switches between the tiled and the
+ traditional ASCII display. This is equivalent to
+ using the "map_mode" option.
+
+ F10 Activate menu bar.
+ This key will activate the menu bar, allowing you
+ to select between the menus: File, Map,
+ Window Settings, and Help.
+
+4. Available ALT Key Combinations
+---------------------------------
+
+While playing NetHack under Windows you can press the ALT key in
+combination with another key to execute an extended command as an
+alternative method to pressing a # key sequence. (The non-graphical
+(tty) version is always running in NetHack mode, but
+"NetHack for Windows - Graphical Interface" can be toggled):
+
+ Alt-a adjust - adjust inventory letters.
+ Alt-c chat - talk to someone or something.
+ Alt-d dip - dip an object into something.
+ Alt-e enhance - enhance your skill with a weapon.
+ Alt-f force - force a lock. [works in NetHack mode only]
+ Alt-i invoke - invoke an object's powers.
+ Alt-j jump - jump to a location.
+ Alt-l loot - loot a box on the floor.
+ Alt-m monster - use a monster's special ability.
+ [works in NetHack mode only]
+ Alt-n name - name an item or type of object.
+ Alt-o offer - offer a sacrifice to the gods.
+ Alt-p pray - pray to the gods for help.
+ Alt-q quit - quit the game. (Same as #quit)
+ Alt-r rub - rub a lamp.
+ Alt-s sit - sit down. [works in NetHack mode only]
+ Alt-t turn - turn undead.
+ Alt-u untrap - untrap something.
+ Alt-v version - list compile time options for this version of
+ NetHack.
+ Alt-w wipe - wipe off your face.
+
+5. Graphical Port Menus
+-----------------------
+
+File
+ Save - Allows you to save and exit the game
+ Quit - Allows you to quit the game
+
+Map - Provides for selection of map mode. Equivalent to using
+the map_mode option.
+
+Window Settings - Changes your logged-on user's settings for
+NetHack. In 3.4.0, only one setting is available: NetHack
+mode (or not). NetHack mode allows you to use ALT-f, ALT-m, and ALT-s
+for game key commands [see list above]. You can use F10 to
+access the menu bar while in NetHack mode. You can also
+clear your logged-on user's settings for NetHack. Settings
+in this window are saved in your logged-on user's registry.
+
+Help - Provides help about various portions of NetHack.
+
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