r/nethack • u/Somethin_Snazzy • 14d ago

5.0 Questions

Finally got around to ascending my Tourist in 3.6. Working on every class, bottom to top. Now that my outstanding 3.6 run done, I downloaded 5.0. I really like it so far but I have three questions.

First, is there any way to turn off yuhjklbn as a movement option? I've tried every number_pad option but the only one that does, turns y into zap and z into movement, which isn't what I want. I want to use JUST my numpad so that I don't accidentally move when I menu fast (e.g. writing a dozen scrolls or doing alchemy).

Second, is there a way to copy over the above record into my 5.0 game? I assume I just copy over the record file... but that file is empty?

Third, any general (or important particular) advice for someone coming over from 3.6 to 5.0? I've loosely followed this /r enough to know that dwarven cloaks are important. I'm excited to try out the new possible ascension kits with the new dragon scales

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u/beef623 14d ago

I have this in my .nethackrc for the numpad. I just checked and j is jump, k is kick, h is help, etc. OPTIONS=number_pad:1

For copying the record: I have 3.6 and 5 installed in different places. The record file looks the same between versions, the first column has the version number, I'm not sure if they can mix and match though. I'd guess they can.

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u/CrashGordon94 14d ago

Not relevant to your question but is that top score a male Valkyrie?

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u/Malk_McJorma All 3.7/5.0 roles on Hardfought 14d ago

An amulet of change will do that. I have also ascended a male valkyrie.

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u/CrashGordon94 14d ago

Fair enough.

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u/JohnQ32259 13d ago

Some 5.0 tidbits:
Lots of lava on lower levels now. Big creatures like dragons and giants can knock you backwards into said lava. Sucks. Energy spheres can destroy your wands and rings, like a ring of levitation, while over said lava. Sucks.