case POT_BLOOD:
    case POT_BLOOD_COAGULATED:
        if (one_chance_in(3))
            break; // stinking cloud
        // deliberate fall through

        if (r[i] == '!' && (r[i+1] == iletter || r[i+1] == '*'))
            return true;

    {
        if (r[i] == '!')
        {
            if (r[i+1] == iletter || r[i+1] == '*')
                return true;
            else if (oper == OPER_ZAP && r[i+1] == 'z') // for the 0.3.4. keys
                return true;
        }
    }

    OPER_WIELD = 'w',
    OPER_QUAFF = 'q',
    OPER_DROP = 'd',
    OPER_EAT = 'e',
    OPER_TAKEOFF = 'T',
    OPER_WEAR = 'W',
    OPER_PUTON = 'P',
    OPER_REMOVE = 'R',
    OPER_READ = 'r',

    OPER_WIELD    = 'w',
    OPER_QUAFF    = 'q',
    OPER_DROP     = 'd',
    OPER_EAT      = 'e',
    OPER_TAKEOFF  = 'T',
    OPER_WEAR     = 'W',
    OPER_PUTON    = 'P',
    OPER_REMOVE   = 'R',
    OPER_READ     = 'r',

    OPER_ZAP = 'z',
    OPER_EXAMINE = 'v',
    OPER_FIRE = 'f',
    OPER_PRAY = 'p',
    OPER_EVOKE = 'E',
    OPER_ANY = 0

    OPER_ZAP      = 'Z',
    OPER_EXAMINE  = 'v',
    OPER_FIRE     = 'f',
    OPER_PRAY     = 'p',
    OPER_EVOKE    = 'E',
    OPER_ANY      = 0

    case 't': return CMD_TARGET_MAYBE_PREV_TARGET; // f. users of the 0.3.4 keys

* start up a game and choose a tutorial (press T when asked for race), or

* start up a game and choose a tutorial (press 'T' when asked for race), or

Note that you can read quickstart.txt and the manual when playing; pressing ? 

Note that you can read quickstart.txt and the manual when playing; pressing '?' 

The docs/ folder contains the following helpful texts (all of which can be 

The /docs folder contains the following helpful texts (all of which can be 

* crawl_manual.txt   The complete manual; describing all aspects in the
                     detail. Contains appendices on species, classes, etc.

* crawl_manual.txt   The complete manual; describing all aspects in detail.
                     Contains appendices on species, classes, etc.

upload patches as well as sources and binaries. This is the best way to report 

upload patches, as well as sources and binaries. This is the best way to report 

What you have downloaded is a descendant to Linley's Dungeon Crawl. Development

What you have downloaded is a descendant of Linley's Dungeon Crawl. Development

continues the development. See the CREDITS in the mail folder for myriad of 
contributors, past and present; license.txt contains the legal blurb.

has been continuing the development. See the CREDITS in the mail folder for a
myriad of contributors, past and present; license.txt contains the legal blurb.

* The SQLite library as database enging; it is properly public domain.

* The SQLite library as database engine; it is properly public domain.

dat/entry.des for a first impression). Later, you may want to read 
docs/level_design.txt for the full power. If you're ambitious, new maps for 

/dat/entry.des for a first impression). Later, you may want to read 
/docs/level_design.txt for the full power. If you're ambitious, new maps for 

can add new prose. The syntax is a slightly strange, so you may want to read 
docs/monster_speech.txt.

can add new prose. The syntax is effective, but slightly strange, so you may
want to read /docs/monster_speech.txt.

You can look up that current descriptions in-game with ?/ or just read them in 
dat/descript/monsters.txt. The following conventions should be more or less 
obeyed: descriptions ought to contain flavour text, ideally pointing out major 
weaknesses/strenghts. No numbers, please. Citations are okay, but try to stay 
away from the most generic ones.

You can look up the current monster descriptions in-game with '?/' or just read
them in /dat/descript/monsters.txt. The following conventions should be more or
less obeyed: descriptions ought to contain flavour text, ideally pointing out
major weaknesses/strenghts. No numbers, please. Citations are okay, but try to
stay away from the most generic ones.
If you like, you can similarly modify the descriptions for features, items or
branches.

patches for bug fixes as well as implementation of new features is welcome. 
Please be sure to read docs/coding_conventions.txt first.

patches for bug fixes as well as implementation of new features are very much
welcome. 
Please be sure to read /docs/coding_conventions.txt first.
Thank you, and have fun crawling!

The tutorial has a special help screen (viewed by pressing '?') and ends
when you reach the seventh experience level.

The tutorial has a special help screen (viewed by pressing '??') and
ends when you reach the seventh experience level.

look at the quick-start guide (readme.txt) and learn as you play.

look at the quick-start guide (quickstart.txt) and learn as you play.

important, and helps to differentiate clearly the many available races. 

important, and helps to clearly differentiate the many available races. 

Occasionally you will find an archway (displayed as '\' or as an actual

Occasionally you will find an archway (displayed as '`' or as an actual

Doors can be usually be opened by just walking into them (there is an
option for disabling this); else this can also be done with either the 
'O' command. They can be closed with the 'C command. Pressing Ctrl plus
a direction or '*', followed by a direction, will open/close doors, too.

Doors can usually be opened by just walking into them (there is an
option for disabling this); else this can also be done using the 'O'
command. They can be closed with the 'C' command. Pressing Ctrl plus
a direction, or '*', followed by a direction, will open/close doors,
too.

setting 'explore_greedy = true' in the init file. This will cause Crawl
to run to and pick up all items seen which are on the autopickup list. 
It also makes the character go to piles of items, in order to check the
contents.

setting 'explore_greedy = true' (default setting) in the init file. This
will cause Crawl to run to and pick up all items seen which are on the
autopickup list. It also makes the character go to piles of items, in
order to check the contents.

The above assumes that use of the default option 'stash_tracking =
all'. If for some reasons (e.g. to speed up performance) you've
changed the value of the stash_tracking option, you can press Ctrl-S
to tell Crawl that a given square is considered a stash. Ctrl-E will
manually erase stashes.

The above assumes use of the default option 'stash_tracking = all'. If
for some reason (e.g. to speed up performance) you've changed the value
of the stash_tracking option, you can press Ctrl-S to tell Crawl that a
given square is considered a stash. Ctrl-E will manually erase stashes.

necessary), you can use keymaps and macros. See crawl_macro.txt in the
Docs directory, or read it from the in-game help menu.

necessary), you can use keymaps and macros. See macros_guide.txt in the
/docs directory, or read it from the in-game help menu.

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help game during play). It is not necessary to bother with the numbers
in order to win!

help screen during play), though it is not necessary to bother with the
numbers in order to win!

Occasionally you find a manual of a skill which allows to make quick

Occasionally you may find a manual of a skill which allows to make quick

intuition, you will soon figure out which monsters make the best
meals. Likewise, ranged or magic attackers will prove a different kind
of threat from melee fighters. Learn from past deaths and remember
which monsters pose the most problems. If particular monsters are
giving you trouble, try to alter your tactics for future encounters.

intuition, you will soon figure out which monsters make the best meals.
Likewise, ranged or magic attackers will prove a different kind of
threat from melee fighters. Learn from past deaths and remember which
monsters pose the most problems. If particular monsters are giving you
trouble, try to alter your tactics for future encounters.

spell letters, too.

spell or ability letters, too.

them first, and without consuming food. You must wield a rod like a
weapon in order to gain from its power. Rods can be invoked with the 'E'
command while you are wielding them. They have a pool of magical energy
which regenerates rather quickly when you are wielding it (drawing from
your own Magic), or at a much slower rate when it just sits in your

them first, and consume less food. You must wield a rod like a weapon in
order to gain from its power. Rods can be invoked with the 'v' command
while you are wielding them. They have a pool of magical energy which
regenerates rather quickly when you are wielding it (drawing from your
own Magic), or at a much slower rate when it just sits in your 

These are called 'ego items', and examples are: boots of running, a weapon
of flaming, a helmet of see invisible, and so on. Note that such items 
can be modified, and thus are subject to corrosion and enchanting scrolls. 
All ego items are noted with special adjectives but not all items noted in 
this way need have a special property (they often have some enchantment, 
though):

These are called 'ego items', and examples are: boots of running, a
weapon of flaming, a helmet of see invisible, and so on. Note that such
items can be modified, and thus are subject to corrosion and enchanting
scrolls. 
All ego items are noted with special adjectives but not all items noted
in this way need have a special property (they often have some
enchantment, though):

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 - Any direction key moves the cursor by one square. Occasionally, it can
   be useful to target non-inhabited squares.

 - Any direction key moves the cursor by one square. Occasionally, it
   can be useful to target non-inhabited squares.

   (period) or Del or Enter or Space to fire at the target. If you press 

   (period), Del, Enter, or Space to fire at the target. If you press 

 - Pressing 'p', 't' or 'f' fires at the previous target (if it is still

 - Pressing 'p' or 'f' fires at the previous target (if it is still

hasting or healing will actually target the cursor on you, leaving to you
only the pressing of '.', Enter, etc. - except if you want to heal or 
haste someone else. If you target yourself while firing something harmful
(which can be sensible at times), you will be asked for confirmation.

hasting or healing will actually target the cursor on you, leaving to
you only the pressing of '.', Enter, etc. - except if you want to heal
or haste someone else. If you target yourself while firing something
harmful (which can be sensible at times), you will be asked for
confirmation.

  several types of appropriate ammunition, say poisoned needles and curare
  needles. Your last usage will be remembered. Note that you can use ( for
  changing the quiver ammunition even outside of targeting.

  several types of appropriate ammunition, say poisoned needles and
  curare needles. Your last usage will be remembered. Note that you can
  use ( for changing the quiver ammunition even outside of targeting.

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but some Gods resent being scorned!).

but most Gods resent being scorned!).

you dedicate corpse-sacrifices to your God, for example: press 'pD' to 
pray first, and then dissect. Note that not all gods like this. Praying 
also gives you a sense of what your God thinks of you, and can be used 
to sacrifice things at altars.

you dedicate corpse-sacrifices to your God, for example: press 'pc' to 
pray first, and then chop up a corpse. Note that not all gods like this.
Praying also gives you a sense of what your God thinks of you, and can
be used to sacrifice things at altars.

affected. However, some powerful items radiate dangerous levels of 

affected. However, some powerful items also radiate dangerous levels of 

mutation effects. There are some spells that cause mutations.

mutation effects. There are also some spells that cause mutations.

It is much more difficult to get rid of bad mutations. A lucky mutation 
attempt can actually remove mutations. However, the only sure-fire way 
is to quaff a potion of cure mutation, which will attempt to remove 
three random mutations.

It is much more difficult to get rid of bad mutations that to get one. A
lucky mutation attempt can actually remove mutations. However, the only
sure-fire way is to quaff a potion of cure mutation, which will attempt
to remove three random mutations.

speed of Centaurs or Spriggans and the eating habits of Trolls, Ogres, 

speed of Centaurs or Spriggans, or the eating habits of Trolls, Ogres, 

                (which is nearly identical to the Nethack public license).

                (which is nearly identical to the Nethack public
                license).

You can set up key maps and macros in-game with the ~ key (Ctrl-D will
also work); this also allows for saving all current key bindings and 
macros. Alternatively, you can directly edit the macros.txt file. For 
more information on both and for examples, see macros_guide.txt.

You can set up key maps and macros in-game with the '~' key ('Ctrl-D'
will also work); this also allows for saving all current key bindings
and macros. Alternatively, you can directly edit the macros.txt file.
For more information on both and for examples, see macros_guide.txt.

use of resources (too conservative or too liberal) , or wrong decisions 

use of resources (too conservative or too liberal), or wrong decisions 

example is the absence of clear-cut best items, which comes from the fact
that most artefacts are randomly generated. Furthermore, even fixed

example is the absence of clear-cut best items, which comes from the
fact that most artefacts are randomly generated. Furthermore, even fixed

Ogres are huge, chunky creatures who usually live to do nothing more than 
smash, smash, smash, and destroy. They have great physical strength, but 
are bad at almost everything except fighting and mature quite slowly. 

Ogres are huge, chunky creatures who usually live to do nothing more
than smash, smash, smash, and destroy. They have great physical
strength, but are bad at almost everything except fighting and mature
quite slowly. 

disadvantage at short blades. While they perform better than Ogres in all 
more civilised aspects of life, Ogre-Mages have lost the ability to 

disadvantage at short blades. While they perform better than Ogres in
all more civilised aspects of life, Ogre-Mages have lost the ability to 

of any colour from putrid green to mucky brown, and their mouths are 
full of ichor-dripping fangs.

of any colour from putrid green to mucky brown, which are covered in
patches of thick fur, and their mouths are full of ichor-dripping fangs.

There are two types of undead available to players: Mummies and Ghouls.

There are three types of undead available to players: Mummies, Ghouls,
and Vampires.

Note: Some species have special abilities which can be accessed by the 
      'a' abilities menu. Some also have physical characteristics which 
      allow them to make extra attacks using the Unarmed Combat skill.

Vampires
  Vampires are another form of undead, but with a peculiarity: by 
  consuming fresh blood, they may become alive. A bloodless Vampire has
  all the traits of an undead, yet possesses no innate healing power at
  all -- in particular, magical items or spell which increase the rate
  of regeneration will not work. On the other hand, a Vampire full with
  blood will regenerate very quickly, but lose all undead powers.
  Vampires can never starve. Upon growing, they learn to transform into
  quick bats, and later how to draw potions of blood from fresh corpses.
Note: Use 'A' to check for which particular pecularities a species might
      have. Also, some species have special abilities which can be
      accessed by the 'a' abilities menu. Some also have physical
      characteristics which allow them to make extra attacks using the
      Unarmed Combat skill.

Berserkers:
-----------
Berserkers are hardy warriors who worship Trog the Wrathful, from whom
they get the power to go berserk (as well as a number of other powers 
should they prove worthy) but who forbids the use of spell magic. They
enter the dungeon with an axe, some spears, and a set of leather armour.

Hunters:
--------
The Hunter is a type of fighter who specialises in missile weapons. A 
Hunter starts with a ranged weapon and some ammunition, as well as a
hunting knife and a set of leathers.

Thieves:
--------
The Thief is one of the trickiest classes to play. Thieves start out 
with a large variety of useful skills, and need to use all of them to 
survive. Thieves start with a short sword, some throwing darts, and 
light armour.
Assassin:
---------
An Assassin is a thief who is especially good at killing. Assassins are
like thieves in most respects, but are more dangerous in combat.

Stalkers:
---------
The stalker is an assassin who has trained in the use of poison magic.

Berserkers:
-----------
Berserkers are hardy warriors who worship Trog the Wrathful, from whom
they get the power to go berserk (as well as a number of other powers 
should they prove worthy) but who forbids the use of spell magic. They
enter the dungeon with an axe, some spears, and a set of leather armour.

Crusaders:
----------
The Crusader is a decent fighter who can use the magical art of
enchantment to become more dangerous in battle. Crusaders start out
lightly armed and armoured, but equipped with a book of martial spells.
Reavers:
--------
Reavers are warriors who learn the magics of destruction in order to 
complement their deadliness in hand combat.
Death Knights:
--------------
The Death Knight is a fighter who aligns him or herself with the powers
of death. There are two types of Death Knights: those who worship and 
draw their abilities from the Demon-God Yredelemnul, and those who study
the fearsome arts of necromancy.
Chaos Knights:
--------------
The Chaos Knight is a fighter who chooses to serve one of the Gods of 
Chaos. There are two choices: Xom or Makhleb. Xom is a very 
unpredictable (and possibly psychotic) entity who rewards or punishes
according to whim. Makhleb the Destroyer is a more purposeful God, who
appreciates destruction and offers a variety of very violent powers to
the faithful.

Chaos Knights:
--------------
The Chaos Knight is a fighter who chooses to serve one of the Gods of 
Chaos. There are two choices: Xom or Makhleb. Xom is a very 
unpredictable (and possibly psychotic) entity who rewards or punishes
according to whim. Makhleb the Destroyer is a more purposeful God, who
appreciates destruction and offers a variety of very violent powers to
the faithful.
Death Knights:
--------------
The Death Knight is a fighter who aligns him or herself with the powers
of death. There are two types of Death Knights: those who worship and 
draw their abilities from the Demon-God Yredelemnul, and those who study
the fearsome arts of necromancy.

Crusaders:
----------
The Crusader is a decent fighter who can use the magical art of
enchantment to become more dangerous in battle. Crusaders start out
lightly armed and armoured, but equipped with a book of martial spells.
Reavers:
--------
Reavers are warriors who learn the magics of destruction in order to 
complement their deadliness in hand combat.

Warpers:
--------
Warpers specialise in translocations, and are experts in travelling long
distances and positioning themselves precisely.
Transmuters:
------------
Transmuters specialise in transmigrations, and can cause strange changes
in themselves and others.

Stalkers:
---------
The Stalker is an Assassin who has trained in the use of poison magic.

Transmuters:
------------
Transmuters specialise in transmigrations, and can cause strange changes
in themselves and others.

Thieves:
--------
The Thief is one of the trickiest classes to play. Thieves start out 
with a large variety of useful skills, and need to use all of them to 
survive. Thieves start with a short sword, some throwing darts, and 
light armour.
Assassin:
---------
An Assassin is a Thief who is especially good at killing. Assassins are
like Thieves in most respects, but are more dangerous in combat.

Warpers:

Hunters:

Warpers specialise in translocations, and are experts in travelling long
distances and positioning themselves precisely.

The Hunter is a type of fighter who specialises in missile weapons. A 
Hunter starts with a ranged weapon and some ammunition, as well as a
hunting knife and a set of leathers.

aptitudes from the help menu using '?%'.

aptitudes from the help menu using '?%', and during character choice
with '%'.

for a while with similar weapon such as a short sword, your practise 

for a while with a similar weapon such as a short sword, your practise 

    or  / direction     is found (like a monster). If the first square is
                        a trap, movement starts nonetheless.

    or  / direction     is found (like a monster). If the first square
                        is a trap, movement starts nonetheless.

    x                   Examine surroundings mode, see below. Has ? help.
    X                   Examine level map, see below. Has help on ?.

    x                   Examine surroundings mode, see below. Has '?'
                        help.
    X                   Examine level map, see below. Has help on '?'.

    !                   Annotate current level: you can enter any string.

    !                   Annotate current level: you can enter any 
                        string.

                        the level. An empty string clears any annotation.

                        the level. An empty string clears any
                        annotation.

    #d                  Drop exact number of items, where # is any number.

    #d                  Drop exact number of items, where # is any
                        number.

    c                   Chop up a corpse. This will switch to an uncursed
                        edged weapon (unless you have claws or wield such
                        a weapon already), cut up a single corpse on the
                        ground and switch back to your primary weapon. In
                        case there are several corpses on the ground, you 
                        are prompted one by one. There, you can answer

    c                   Chop up a corpse. This will switch to an
                        uncursed edged weapon (unless you have claws or
                        wield such a weapon already), cut up a single
                        corpse on the ground and switch back to your
                        primary weapon. In case there are several
                        corpses on the ground, you are prompted one by
                        one. There, you can answer

    -                   Edit player doll.  This makes it possible to change
                        the appearance of the player and to override the
                        defaults, which are to mimic the current player's
                        equipment and any species defaults.  These options
                        are saved into the dolls.txt file.

    -                   Edit player doll.  This makes it possible to
                        change the appearance of the player and to
                        override the defaults, which are to mimic the
                        current player's equipment and any species
                        defaults.  These options are saved into the
                        dolls.txt file.

    f or t              Smart-firing: fire at previous target, if it is

    f                   Smart-firing: fire at previous target, if it is

                        position. Together with the default_target (which
                        is on by default) this allows to start shooting
                        at an opponent with 'ff' and then keep firing 
                        with 'ff'.

                        position. Together with the default_target 
                        option (which is on by default) this allows to
                        start shooting at an opponent with 'ff' and then
                        keep firing with 'ff'.

                        all items even if you use the drop_filter option.

                        all items even if you use the drop_filter
                        option.

                in the name of your god. For example, dissecting a 

                in the name of your god. For example, chopping up a 

                need more food then walking around encumbered. Try to 
                avoid this!

                need more food than when walking around encumbered. Try
                to avoid this!

Slow            All actions are slowed. Note: ending berserking will slow.

Slow            All actions are slowed. 
                Note: ending berserking will slow you.

                experienced Draconians), which will show "BWpn" when used. 
                Further breaths have to wait until this disappears.

                experienced Draconians), which will show "BWpn" when
                used. Further breaths have to wait until this
                disappears.

Held            You are held in a net: you cannot move freely and instead 
                only try to fight your way out of the net.

Held            You are held in a net: you cannot move freely and
                will instead only try to fight your way out of the net.

Touch           Your hands are glowing, and any monster you touch might
                become confused.
Blade           You are bonded with your blade, so it strikes more
                accurately.

automatically inscribed with "tried".

automatically inscribed with "{tried}".