Toggle two-weapon combat, if your character can do it. Also available
via the ``{\tt \#twoweapon}'' extended command.\\
%.lp ""
-
(In versions prior to 3.6 this was the command to switch from normal
play to ``explore mode'', also known as ``discovery mode'', which has now
been moved to ``{\tt \#exploremode}''.)
\item[\tb{\#adjust}]
Adjust inventory letters (most useful when the
{\it fixinv\/}
-option is ``on''). Autocompletes. Default key is '{\tt M-a}'.\\
+option is ``on''). Autocompletes. Default key is `{\tt M-a}'.\\
%.lp ""
This command allows you to move an item from one particular inventory
slot to another so that it has a letter which is more meaningful for you
Allows you to specify one line of text to associate with the current
dungeon level. All levels with annotations are displayed by the
``{\tt \#overview}'' command. Autocompletes.
-Default key is '{\tt M-A}',
-and also '{\tt \^{}N}' if {\it number\verb+_+pad\/} is on.
+Default key is `{\tt M-A}',
+and also `{\tt \^{}N}' if {\it number\verb+_+pad\/} is on.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#apply}]
Apply (use) a tool such as a pick-axe, a key, or a lamp.
-Default key is '{\tt a}'.\\
+Default key is `{\tt a}'.\\
+%.lp ""
If the tool used acts on items on the floor, using the `{\tt m}' prefix
skips those items.\\
%.lp ""
process. Confirmation is required.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#attributes}]
-Show your attributes. Default key is '{\tt \^{}X}'.\\
+Show your attributes. Default key is `{\tt \^{}X}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#autopickup}]
-Toggle the {\it autopickup\/} option. Default key is '{\tt @}'.\\
+Toggle the {\it autopickup\/} option. Default key is `{\tt @}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#call}]
Call (name) a monster, or an object in inventory, on the floor,
or in the discoveries list, or add an annotation for the
-current level (same as ``{\tt \#annotate}''). Default key is '{\tt C}'.
+current level (same as ``{\tt \#annotate}''). Default key is `{\tt C}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#cast}]
-Cast a spell. Default key is '{\tt Z}'.\\
+Cast a spell. Default key is `{\tt Z}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#chat}]
-Talk to someone. Default key is '{\tt M-c}'.\\
+Talk to someone. Default key is `{\tt M-c}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#close}]
-Close a door. Default key is '{\tt c}'.\\
+Close a door. Default key is `{\tt c}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#conduct}]
List voluntary challenges you have maintained. Autocompletes.
-Default key is '{\tt M-C}'.\\
+Default key is `{\tt M-C}'.\\
%.lp ""
See the section below entitled ``Conduct'' for details.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#dip}]
-Dip an object into something. Autocompletes. Default key is '{\tt M-d}'.
+Dip an object into something. Autocompletes. Default key is `{\tt M-d}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#down}]
-Go down a staircase. Default key is '{\tt >}'.
+Go down a staircase. Default key is `{\tt >}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#drop}]
-Drop an item. Default key is '{\tt d}'.
+Drop an item. Default key is `{\tt d}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#droptype}]
-Drop specific item types. Default key is '{\tt D}'.
+Drop specific item types. Default key is `{\tt D}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#eat}]
-Eat something. Default key is '{\tt e}'.
+Eat something. Default key is `{\tt e}'.
The `{\tt m}' prefix skips eating items on the floor.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#engrave}]
-Engrave writing on the floor. Default key is '{\tt E}'.
+Engrave writing on the floor. Default key is `{\tt E}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#enhance}]
Advance or check weapon and spell skills. Autocompletes.
-Default key is '{\tt M-e}'.
+Default key is `{\tt M-e}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#exploremode}]
Enter the explore mode.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#fire}]
-Fire ammunition from quiver. Default key is '{\tt f}'.
+Fire ammunition from quiver. Default key is `{\tt f}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#force}]
-Force a lock. Autocompletes. Default key is '{\tt M-f}'.
+Force a lock. Autocompletes. Default key is `{\tt M-f}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#glance}]
-Show what type of thing a map symbol corresponds to. Default key is '{\tt ;}'.
+Show what type of thing a map symbol corresponds to. Default key is `{\tt ;}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#help}]
Show the help menu.
-Default key is '{\tt ?}',
-and also '{\tt h}' if {\it number\verb+_+pad\/} is on.
+Default key is `{\tt ?}',
+and also `{\tt h}' if {\it number\verb+_+pad\/} is on.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#herecmdmenu}]
Show a menu of possible actions in your current location.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#history}]
-Show long version and game history. Default key is '{\tt V}'.
+Show long version and game history. Default key is `{\tt V}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#inventory}]
-Show your inventory. Default key is '{\tt i}'.
+Show your inventory. Default key is `{\tt i}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#inventtype}]
-Inventory specific item types. Default key is '{\tt I}'.
+Inventory specific item types. Default key is `{\tt I}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#invoke}]
-Invoke an object's special powers. Autocompletes. Default key is '{\tt M-i}'.
+Invoke an object's special powers. Autocompletes. Default key is `{\tt M-i}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#jump}]
Jump to another location. Autocompletes.
-Default key is '{\tt M-j}',
-and also '{\tt j}' if {\it number\verb+_+pad\/} is on.
+Default key is `{\tt M-j}',
+and also `{\tt j}' if {\it number\verb+_+pad\/} is on.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#kick}]
Kick something.
-Default key is '{\tt \^{}D}',
-and also '{\tt k}' if {\it number\verb+_+pad\/} is on.
+Default key is `{\tt \^{}D}',
+and also `{\tt k}' if {\it number\verb+_+pad\/} is on.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#known}]
Show what object types have been discovered.
-Default key is '{\tt $\backslash$}'.
+Default key is `{\tt $\backslash$}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#knownclass}]
Show discovered types for one class of objects.
-Default key is '{\tt `}'.
+Default key is `{\tt `}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#levelchange}]
Change your experience level.
Debug mode only.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#look}]
-Look at what is here, under you. Default key is '{\tt :}'.
+Look at what is here, under you. Default key is `{\tt :}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#loot}]
Loot a box or bag on the floor beneath you, or the saddle
from a steed standing next to you. Autocompletes.
-Default key is '{\tt M-l}',
-and also '{\tt l}' if {\it number\verb+_+pad\/} is on.
+Default key is `{\tt M-l}',
+and also `{\tt l}' if {\it number\verb+_+pad\/} is on.
Precede with the `{\tt m}' prefix to skip containers at your location
and go directly to removing a saddle.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#monster}]
Use a monster's special ability (when polymorphed into monster form).
-Autocompletes. Default key is '{\tt M-m}'.
+Autocompletes. Default key is `{\tt M-m}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#name}]
Name a monster, an individual object, or a type of object.
Same as ``{\tt \#call}''.
Autocompletes.
-Default keys are '{\tt N}', '{\tt M-n}', and '{\tt M-N}'.
+Default keys are `{\tt N}', `{\tt M-n}', and `{\tt M-N}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#offer}]
-Offer a sacrifice to the gods. Autocompletes. Default key is '{\tt M-o}'.\\
-The `{\tt m}' prefix skips offering items on the altar.
+Offer a sacrifice to the gods. Autocompletes. Default key is `{\tt M-o}'.\\
%.lp ""
You'll need to find an altar to have any chance at success.
Corpses of recently killed monsters are the fodder of choice.
+%.lp ""
+The `{\tt m}' prefix skips offering any items which are on the altar.\\
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#open}]
-Open a door. Default key is '{\tt o}'.
+Open a door. Default key is `{\tt o}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#options}]
-Show and change option settings. Default key is '{\tt O}'.
+Show and change option settings. Default key is `{\tt O}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#overview}]
Display information you've discovered about the dungeon. Any visited
leading to another dungeon branch) trigger an automatic annotation.
If dungeon overview is chosen during end-of-game disclosure, every visited
level will be included regardless of annotations. Autocompletes.
-Default keys are '{\tt \^{}O}', and '{\tt M-O}'.
+Default keys are `{\tt \^{}O}', and `{\tt M-O}'.
%.lp
% DON'T PANIC!
\item[\tb{\#panic}]
Debug mode only.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#pay}]
-Pay your shopping bill. Default key is '{\tt p}'.
+Pay your shopping bill. Default key is `{\tt p}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#pickup}]
-Pick up things at the current location. Default key is '{\tt ,}'.
+Pick up things at the current location. Default key is `{\tt ,}'.
The `{\tt m}' prefix forces use of a menu.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#polyself}]
Debug mode only.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#pray}]
-Pray to the gods for help. Autocompletes. Default key is '{\tt M-p}'.\\
+Pray to the gods for help. Autocompletes. Default key is `{\tt M-p}'.\\
%.lp ""
Praying too soon after receiving prior help is a bad idea.
(Hint: entering the dungeon alive is treated as having received help.
option to disable it.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#prevmsg}]
-Show previously displayed game messages. Default key is '{\tt \^{}P}'.
+Show previously displayed game messages. Default key is `{\tt \^{}P}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#puton}]
-Put on an accessory (ring, amulet, etc). Default key is '{\tt P}'.
+Put on an accessory (ring, amulet, etc). Default key is `{\tt P}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#quaff}]
-Quaff (drink) something. Default key is '{\tt q}'.
+Quaff (drink) something. Default key is `{\tt q}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#quit}]
Quit the program without saving your game. Autocompletes.
-Default key is '{\tt M-q}'.
+Default key is `{\tt M-q}'.
%.lp ""
Since using this command by accident would throw away the current game,
you are asked to confirm your intent before quitting. By default a
option to require a response of ``{\tt yes}'' instead.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#quiver}]
-Select ammunition for quiver. Default key is '{\tt Q}'.
+Select ammunition for quiver. Default key is `{\tt Q}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#read}]
-Read a scroll, a spellbook, or something else. Default key is '{\tt r}'.
+Read a scroll, a spellbook, or something else. Default key is `{\tt r}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#redraw}]
Redraw the screen.
-Default key is '{\tt \^{}R}',
-and also '{\tt \^{}L}' if {\it number\verb+_+pad\/} is on.
+Default key is `{\tt \^{}R}',
+and also `{\tt \^{}L}' if {\it number\verb+_+pad\/} is on.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#remove}]
-Remove an accessory (ring, amulet, etc). Default key is '{\tt R}'.
+Remove an accessory (ring, amulet, etc). Default key is `{\tt R}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#ride}]
Ride (or stop riding) a saddled creature. Autocompletes.
-Default key is '{\tt M-R}'.
+Default key is `{\tt M-R}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#rub}]
-Rub a lamp or a stone. Autocompletes. Default key is '{\tt M-r}'.
+Rub a lamp or a stone. Autocompletes. Default key is `{\tt M-r}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#save}]
Save the game and exit the program.
-Default key is '{\tt S}'.
+Default key is `{\tt S}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#search}]
-Search for traps and secret doors around you. Default key is '{\tt s}'.
+Search for traps and secret doors around you. Default key is `{\tt s}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#seeall}]
-Show all equipment in use. Default key is '{\tt *}'.
+Show all equipment in use. Default key is `{\tt *}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#seeamulet}]
-Show the amulet currently worn. Default key is '{\tt "}'.
+Show the amulet currently worn. Default key is `{\tt "}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#seearmor}]
-Show the armor currently worn. Default key is '{\tt [}'.
+Show the armor currently worn. Default key is `{\tt [}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#seegold}]
-Count your gold. Default key is '{\tt \$}'.
+Count your gold. Default key is `{\tt \$}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#seenv}]
Show seen vectors.
Debug mode only.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#seerings}]
-Show the ring(s) currently worn. Default key is '{\tt =}'.
+Show the ring(s) currently worn. Default key is `{\tt =}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#seespells}]
-List and reorder known spells. Default key is '{\tt +}'.
+List and reorder known spells. Default key is `{\tt +}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#seetools}]
-Show the tools currently in use. Default key is '{\tt (}'.
+Show the tools currently in use. Default key is `{\tt (}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#seetrap}]
-Show the type of an adjacent trap. Default key is '{\tt \^{}}'.
+Show the type of an adjacent trap. Default key is `{\tt \^{}}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#seeweapon}]
-Show the weapon currently wielded. Default key is '{\tt )}'.
+Show the weapon currently wielded. Default key is `{\tt )}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#shell}]
-Do a shell escape. Default key is '{\tt !}'.
+Do a shell escape. Default key is `{\tt !}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#sit}]
-Sit down. Autocompletes. Default key is '{\tt M-s}'.
+Sit down. Autocompletes. Default key is `{\tt M-s}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#stats}]
Show memory usage statistics.
Debug mode only.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#suspend}]
-Suspend the game. Default key is '{\tt \^{}Z}'.
+Suspend the game. Default key is `{\tt \^{}Z}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#swap}]
-Swap wielded and secondary weapons. Default key is '{\tt x}'.
+Swap wielded and secondary weapons. Default key is `{\tt x}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#takeoff}]
-Take off one piece of armor. Default key is '{\tt T}'.
+Take off one piece of armor. Default key is `{\tt T}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#takeoffall}]
-Remove all armor. Default key is '{\tt A}'.
+Remove all armor. Default key is `{\tt A}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#teleport}]
-Teleport around the level. Default key is '{\tt \^{}T}'.
+Teleport around the level. Default key is `{\tt \^{}T}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#terrain}]
Show bare map without displaying monsters, objects, or traps.
Show a menu of possible actions in a location next to you.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#throw}]
-Throw something. Default key is '{\tt t}'.
+Throw something. Default key is `{\tt t}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#timeout}]
Look at the timeout queue.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#tip}]
Tip over a container (bag or box) to pour out its contents.
-Autocompletes. Default key is '{\tt M-T}'.
+Autocompletes. Default key is `{\tt M-T}'.
The `{\tt m}' prefix makes the command use a menu.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#travel}]
Travel to a specific location on the map.
-Default key is '{\tt \verb+_+}'.
+Default key is `{\tt \verb+_+}'.
Using the ``request menu'' prefix shows a menu of interesting targets in sight
without asking to move the cursor.
When picking a target with cursor and the {\it autodescribe\/}
your character does not know of a path to that location.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#turn}]
-Turn undead away. Autocompletes. Default key is '{\tt M-t}'.
+Turn undead away. Autocompletes. Default key is `{\tt M-t}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#twoweapon}]
Toggle two-weapon combat on or off. Autocompletes.
-Default key is '{\tt X}',
-and also '{\tt M-2}' if {\it number\verb+_+pad\/} is off.
+Default key is `{\tt X}',
+and also `{\tt M-2}' if {\it number\verb+_+pad\/} is off.\\
%.lp ""
Note that you must
use suitable weapons for this type of combat, or it will
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#untrap}]
Untrap something (trap, door, or chest).
-Default key is '{\tt M-u}', and '{\tt u}' if {\it number\verb+_+pad\/} is on.
+Default key is `{\tt M-u}', and `{\tt u}' if {\it number\verb+_+pad\/} is on.\\
%.lp ""
In some circumstances it can also be used to rescue trapped monsters.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#up}]
-Go up a staircase. Default key is '{\tt <}'.
+Go up a staircase. Default key is `{\tt <}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#vanquished}]
List vanquished monsters.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#version}]
Print compile time options for this version of {\it NetHack\/}.
-Autocompletes. Default key is '{\tt M-v}'.
+Autocompletes. Default key is `{\tt M-v}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#versionshort}]
-Show version string. Default key is '{\tt v}'.
+Show version string. Default key is `{\tt v}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#vision}]
Show vision array.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#wait}]
Rest one move while doing nothing.
-Default key is '{\tt .}', and also '{\tt{ }}' if
+Default key is `{\tt .}', and also `{\tt{ }}' if
{\it rest\verb+_+on\verb+_+space\/} is on.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#wear}]
-Wear a piece of armor. Default key is '{\tt W}'.
+Wear a piece of armor. Default key is `{\tt W}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#whatdoes}]
-Tell what a key does. Default key is '{\tt \&}'.
+Tell what a key does. Default key is `{\tt \&}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#whatis}]
-Show what type of thing a symbol corresponds to. Default key is '{\tt /}'.
+Show what type of thing a symbol corresponds to. Default key is `{\tt /}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#wield}]
-Wield a weapon. Default key is '{\tt w}'.
+Wield a weapon. Default key is `{\tt w}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#wipe}]
-Wipe off your face. Autocompletes. Default key is '{\tt M-w}'.
+Wipe off your face. Autocompletes. Default key is `{\tt M-w}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#wizbury}]
Bury objects under and around you.
within a modest radius.
Autocompletes.
Debug mode only.
-Default key is '{\tt \^{}E}'.
+Default key is `{\tt \^{}E}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#wizgenesis}]
Create a monster.
May be prefixed by a count to create more than one.
Autocompletes.
Debug mode only.
-Default key is '{\tt \^{}G}'.
+Default key is `{\tt \^{}G}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#wizidentify}]
Identify all items in inventory.
Autocompletes.
Debug mode only.
-Default key is '{\tt \^{}I}'.
+Default key is `{\tt \^{}I}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#wizintrinsic}]
Set one or more intrinsic attributes.
Teleport to another level.
Autocompletes.
Debug mode only.
-Default key is '{\tt \^{}V}'.
+Default key is `{\tt \^{}V}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#wizmap}]
Map the level.
Autocompletes.
Debug mode only.
-Default key is '{\tt \^{}F}'.
+Default key is `{\tt \^{}F}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#wizrumorcheck}]
Verify rumor boundaries.
Wish for something.
Autocompletes.
Debug mode only.
-Default key is '{\tt \^{}W}'.
+Default key is `{\tt \^{}W}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#wmode}]
Show wall modes.
Debug mode only.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#zap}]
-Zap a wand. Default key is '{\tt z}'.
+Zap a wand. Default key is `{\tt z}'.
%.lp
\item[\tb{\#?}]
Help menu: get the list of available extended commands.
%.pg
The default name of the configuration file varies on different
-operating systems. On MS-DOS and Windows, it is \mbox{``defaults.nh''}
-in the same folder as \mbox{{\it nethack.exe\/}} or \mbox{{\it nethackW.exe\/}}.
-On Unix, Linux and Mac OS X it is \mbox{``.nethackrc''} in the user's home
+operating systems. On MS-DOS and Windows, it is \mbox{``defaults.nh''} in
+the same folder as \mbox{{\it nethack.exe\/}} or \mbox{{\it nethackW.exe\/}}.
+On Unix, Linux and Mac OS X it is \mbox{``.nethackrc''} in the user's home
directory. The file may not exist, but it is a normal ASCII text file and
can be created with any text editor.
The `{\tt +}' disclose without prompting choice,
or being prompted and answering `{\tt y}' rather than `{\tt a}',
will default to showing monsters in the traditional order,
-from high level to low level.
+from high level to low level.\\
.lp ""
%.lp ""
When using the `{\tt /}' or `{\tt ;}' commands to look around on the map with
``{\tt autodescribe}''
on, display coordinates after the description.
-Also works in other situations where you are asked to pick a location.
+Also works in other situations where you are asked to pick a location.\\
%.lp ""
The possible settings are:
\item[\ib{whatis\verb+_+filter}]
When getting a location on the map, and using the keys to cycle through
next and previous targets, allows filtering the possible targets.
-(default none)
+(default none)\\
%.lp ""
The possible settings are:
%.ei
%.ed
%.lp ""
-The area-filter tries to be slightly predictive - if you're standing on a doorway,
-it will consider the area on the side of the door you were last moving towards.
+The area-filter tries to be slightly predictive -- if you're standing
+on a doorway, it will consider the area on the side of the door you
+were last moving towards.\\
%.lp ""
-Filtering can also be changed when getting a location with the ``getpos.filter''
-key.
+Filtering can also be changed when getting a location with
+the ``getpos.filter'' key.
%.lp
\item[\ib{whatis\verb+_+menu}]
When getting a location on the map, and using a key to cycle through
%.pg
Regular expressions are normally POSIX extended regular expressions. It is
-possible to compile {\it NetHack\/} without regular expression support on a platform where
+possible to compile {\it NetHack\/} without regular expression support on
+a platform where
there is no regular expression library. While this is not true of any modern
platform, if your {\it NetHack\/} was built this way, patterns are instead glob
patterns. This applies to Autopickup exceptions, Message types, Menu colors,
\blist{}
%.lp
\item[\ib{autopickup\verb+_+exception}]
-Sets an exception to the `{\it pickup\verb+_+types}' option.
+Sets an exception to the ``{\it pickup\verb+_+types}'' option.
The {\it autopickup\verb+_+exception\/} option should be followed by a regular
expression to be used as a pattern to match against the singular form of the
description of an object at your location.
%.ei
%.ed
-A `never pickup' rule takes precedence over an `always pickup' rule if
+A ``never pickup'' rule takes precedence over an ``always pickup'' rule if
both match.
%.lp ""
%.pg
It is possible to change the default key bindings of some special commands,
menu accelerator keys, and extended commands, by using BIND stanzas in the
-configuration file. Format is key, followed by the command to bind to, separated
-by a colon. The key can be a single character (``{\tt x}''),
+configuration file. Format is key, followed by the command to bind to,
+separated by a colon. The key can be a single character (``{\tt x}''),
a control key (``{\tt \^{}X}'', ``{\tt C-x}''), a meta key (``{\tt M-x}''),
or a three-digit decimal ASCII code.
\blist{}
%.lp
\item{\bb{count}}
-Prefix key to start a count, to repeat a command this many times. With {\it number\verb+_+pad\/} only. Default is ``{\tt n}''.
+Prefix key to start a count, to repeat a command this many times.
+With {\it number\verb+_+pad\/} only. Default is `{\tt n}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{doinv}}
-Show inventory. With {\it number\verb+_+pad\/} only. Default is ``{\tt 0}''.
+Show inventory. With {\it number\verb+_+pad\/} only. Default is `{\tt 0}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{fight}}
-Prefix key to force fight a direction. Default is ``{\tt F}''.
+Prefix key to force fight a direction. Default is `{\tt F}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{fight.numpad}}
-Prefix key to force fight a direction. With {\it number\verb+_+pad\/} only. Default is ``{\tt -}''.
+Prefix key to force fight a direction. With {\it number\verb+_+pad\/} only.
+Default is `{\tt -}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{getdir.help}}
-When asked for a direction, the key to show the help. Default is ``{\tt ?}''.
+When asked for a direction, the key to show the help. Default is `{\tt ?}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{getdir.self}}
-When asked for a direction, the key to target yourself. Default is ``{\tt .}''.
+When asked for a direction, the key to target yourself. Default is `{\tt .}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{getdir.self2}}
-When asked for a direction, the key to target yourself. Default is ``{\tt s}''.
+When asked for a direction, the key to target yourself. Default is `{\tt s}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{getpos.autodescribe}}
-When asked for a location, the key to toggle {\it autodescribe\/}. Default is ``{\tt \#}''.
+When asked for a location, the key to toggle {\it autodescribe\/}.
+Default is `{\tt \#}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{getpos.all.next}}
-When asked for a location, the key to go to next closest interesting thing. Default is ``{\tt a}''.
+When asked for a location, the key to go to next closest interesting thing.
+Default is `{\tt a}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{getpos.all.prev}}
-When asked for a location, the key to go to previous closest interesting thing. Default is ``{\tt A}''.
+When asked for a location, the key to go to previous closest interesting thing.
+Default is `{\tt A}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{getpos.door.next}}
-When asked for a location, the key to go to next closest door or doorway. Default is ``{\tt d}''.
+When asked for a location, the key to go to next closest door or doorway.
+Default is `{\tt d}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{getpos.door.prev}}
-When asked for a location, the key to go to previous closest door or doorway. Default is ``{\tt D}''.
+When asked for a location, the key to go to previous closest door or doorway.
+Default is `{\tt D}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{getpos.help}}
-When asked for a location, the key to show help. Default is ``{\tt ?}''.
+When asked for a location, the key to show help. Default is `{\tt ?}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{getpos.mon.next}}
-When asked for a location, the key to go to next closest monster. Default is ``{\tt m}''.
+When asked for a location, the key to go to next closest monster.
+Default is `{\tt m}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{getpos.mon.prev}}
-When asked for a location, the key to go to previous closest monster. Default is ``{\tt M}''.
+When asked for a location, the key to go to previous closest monster.
+Default is `{\tt M}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{getpos.obj.next}}
-When asked for a location, the key to go to next closest object. Default is ``{\tt o}''.
+When asked for a location, the key to go to next closest object.
+Default is `{\tt o}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{getpos.obj.prev}}
-When asked for a location, the key to go to previous closest object. Default is ``{\tt O}''.
+When asked for a location, the key to go to previous closest object.
+Default is `{\tt O}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{getpos.menu}}
-When asked for a location, and using one of the next or previous keys to cycle through targets, toggle showing a menu instead. Default is '{\tt !}'.
+When asked for a location, and using one of the next or previous keys to
+cycle through targets, toggle showing a menu instead. Default is `{\tt !}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{getpos.moveskip}}
-When asked for a location, and using the shifted movement keys or meta-digit keys to fast-move around, move by skipping the same glyphs instead of by 8 units. Default is ``{\tt *}''.
+When asked for a location, and using the shifted movement keys or
+meta-digit keys to fast-move around, move by skipping the same glyphs
+instead of by 8 units.
+Default is `{\tt *}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{getpos.filter}}
-When asked for a location, change the filtering mode when using one of the next or previous keys to cycle through targets. Toggles between no filtering, in view only, and in the same area only. Default is '{\tt "}'.
+When asked for a location, change the filtering mode when using one of
+the next or previous keys to cycle through targets. Toggles between no
+filtering, in view only, and in the same area only. Default is `{\tt "}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{getpos.pick}}
-When asked for a location, the key to choose the location, and possibly ask for more info. Default is ``{\tt .}''.
+When asked for a location, the key to choose the location, and possibly
+ask for more info. Default is `{\tt .}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{getpos.pick.once}}
-When asked for a location, the key to choose the location, and skip asking for more info. Default is ``{\tt ,}''.
+When asked for a location, the key to choose the location, and skip
+asking for more info. Default is `{\tt ,}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{getpos.pick.quick}}
-When asked for a location, the key to choose the location, skip asking for more info, and exit the location asking loop. Default is ``{\tt ;}''.
+When asked for a location, the key to choose the location, skip asking
+for more info, and exit the location asking loop. Default is `{\tt ;}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{getpos.pick.verbose}}
-When asked for a location, the key to choose the location, and show more info without asking. Default is ``{\tt :}''.
+When asked for a location, the key to choose the location, and show more
+info without asking. Default is `{\tt :}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{getpos.self}}
-When asked for a location, the key to go to your location. Default is ``{\tt @}''.
+When asked for a location, the key to go to your location.
+Default is `{\tt @}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{getpos.unexplored.next}}
-When asked for a location, the key to go to next closest unexplored location. Default is ``{\tt x}''.
+When asked for a location, the key to go to next closest unexplored location.
+Default is `{\tt x}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{getpos.unexplored.prev}}
-When asked for a location, the key to go to previous closest unexplored location. Default is ``{\tt X}''.
+When asked for a location, the key to go to previous closest unexplored
+location. Default is `{\tt X}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{getpos.valid}}
-When asked for a location, the key to go to show valid target locations. Default is ``{\tt \$}''.
+When asked for a location, the key to go to show valid target locations.
+Default is `{\tt \$}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{getpos.valid.next}}
-When asked for a location, the key to go to next closest valid location. Default is ``{\tt z}''.
+When asked for a location, the key to go to next closest valid location.
+Default is `{\tt z}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{getpos.valid.prev}}
-When asked for a location, the key to go to previous closest valid location. Default is ``{\tt Z}''.
+When asked for a location, the key to go to previous closest valid location.
+Default is `{\tt Z}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{nopickup}}
-Prefix key to move without picking up items. Default is ``{\tt m}''.
+Prefix key to move without picking up items. Default is `{\tt m}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{redraw}}
-Key to redraw the screen. Default is ``{\tt \^{}R}''.
+Key to redraw the screen. Default is `{\tt \^{}R}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{redraw.numpad}}
-Key to redraw the screen. With {\it number\verb+_+pad\/} only. Default is ``{\tt \^{}L}''.
+Key to redraw the screen. With {\it number\verb+_+pad\/} only.
+Default is `{\tt \^{}L}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{repeat}}
-Key to repeat previous command. Default is ``{\tt \^{}A}''.
+Key to repeat previous command. Default is `{\tt \^{}A}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{reqmenu}}
-Prefix key to request menu from some commands. Default is ``{\tt m}''.
+Prefix key to request menu from some commands. Default is `{\tt m}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{run}}
-Prefix key to run towards a direction. Default is ``{\tt G}''.
+Prefix key to run towards a direction. Default is `{\tt G}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{run.nopickup}}
-Prefix key to run towards a direction without picking up items on the way. Default is ``{\tt M}''.
+Prefix key to run towards a direction without picking up items on the way.
+Default is `{\tt M}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{run.numpad}}
-Prefix key to run towards a direction. With {\it number\verb+_+pad\/} only. Default is ``{\tt 5}''.
+Prefix key to run towards a direction. With {\it number\verb+_+pad\/} only.
+Default is `{\tt 5}'.
%.lp
\item{\bb{rush}}
-Prefix key to rush towards a direction. Default is ``{\tt g}''.
+Prefix key to rush towards a direction. Default is `{\tt g}'.
\elist
\elist
{\tt show} --- show message normally.\\
{\tt hide} --- never show the message.\\
{\tt stop} --- wait for user with more-prompt.\\
-{\tt norep} --- show the message once, but not again if no other message is shown in between.
+{\tt norep} --- show the message once, but not again if no other message is
+shown in between.
%.ei
%.ed
%.lp
`movement' for lev, fly, and ride, and `all' for every condition.
%.lp ""
-Allowed behaviors are "always", "up", "down", "changed", a
-percentage or absolute number threshold, or a text to match against.
+Allowed behaviors are ``always'', ``up'', ``down'', ``changed'', a
+percentage or absolute number threshold, or text to match against.
\blist{}
%.lp "*"
%.sd
%.si
{\tt \%\%} --- literal `{\tt \%}'\\
-{\tt \%v} --- version (eg. "3.6.2-0")\\
+{\tt \%v} --- version (eg. ``{\tt 3.6.2-0}'')\\
{\tt \%u} --- game UID\\
{\tt \%t} --- game start time, UNIX timestamp format\\
{\tt \%T} --- current time, UNIX timestamp format\\
%.pg
\medskip
-Near the end of the development of 3.6.0, one of the significant inspirations
-for many of the humorous and fun features found in the game,
-author Terry Pratchett, passed away. {\it NetHack\/} 3.6.0 introduced
+Near the end of the development of 3.6.0, one of the significant inspirations
+for many of the humorous and fun features found in the game,
+author Terry Pratchett, passed away. {\it NetHack\/} 3.6.0 introduced
a tribute to him.
%.pg
%.pg
\medskip
In late April 2018, several hundred bug fixes for 3.6.0 and some new features
-were assembled and released as NetHack 3.6.1. The development team at the
-time of release of 3.6.1 consisted of
-{\it Warwick Allison}, {\it Michael Allison}, {\it Ken Arromdee},
+were assembled and released as NetHack 3.6.1. The development team at the
+time of release of 3.6.1 consisted of
+{\it Warwick Allison}, {\it Michael Allison}, {\it Ken Arromdee},
{\it David Cohrs}, {\it Jessie Collet},
{\it Pasi Kallinen}, {\it Ken Lorber}, {\it Dean Luick},
{\it Patric Mueller}, {\it Pat Rankin}, {\it Derek S. Ray},
\subsection*{Special Thanks}
\nd On behalf of the {\it NetHack\/} community, thank you very much once
again to {\it M. Drew Streib} and {\it Pasi Kallinen} for providing a
-public NetHack server at nethack.alt.org. Thanks to {\it Keith Simpson}
-and {\it Andy Thomson} for hardfought.org. Thanks to all those
-unnamed dungeoneers who invest their time and effort into annual
-{\it NetHack\/} tournaments such as {\it Junethack} and in days past,
+public NetHack server at nethack.alt.org. Thanks to {\it Keith Simpson}
+and {\it Andy Thomson} for hardfought.org. Thanks to all those
+unnamed dungeoneers who invest their time and effort into annual
+{\it NetHack\/} tournaments such as {\it Junethack} and in days past,
{\it devnull.net\/} (gone for now, but not forgotten).
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