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- From: Matthew.Vandergrift@f99.n121.z1.FidoNet.Org (Matthew Vandergrift)
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- Newsgroups: rec.games.hack
- Subject: Help, I'm a Beginer
- Message-ID: <722242883.0@ninejacknine.FidoNet.Org>
- Date: 19 Nov 92 22:58:02 CST
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- Hello Everyone,
-
- I am new to NetHack. I am playing version 3.0 (j) and am having problems. I
- know that this game is great but I can't seem to get very far in it. Maybe
- to the fourth floor in the dungeon but that's it.
-
- What I need are some general pointers...What character is the best to use
- (for a beginner)...so far I usually go with a Priest or Barbarian. The problem
- I usually run into is a lack of food. I pick up all of the Food Rations,
- Eggs, etc. I can find and I eat all of the corpses after I kill them but I
- still run out of food. Is there something I'm missing out on.
-
- Second, is there a rule to where the "shops" are. I've only found one, on
- the second dungeon level and made the mistake of trying to kill the
- Shopkeeper with a Striking Wand <g>. Are there any shops that sell food?
-
- Third, what is the dog/cat I get for. I found that sometimes they'd steal
- things from the shop for me. I know that there is someway to use the pet to
- tell if an item is cursed. How does this work?
-
- Finally, could someone please explain alters, temples, priests, etc...I don't
- understand the "religion" of Nethack at all.
-
- I really appreciate any help and this group is an awesome way to learn about
- NetHack from all of you experienced players.
-
- Thanks...
-
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