*duh* Questions (Noob Alert)

Redactatrix · November 14, 2008, 09:52

1. I'd like to have a terminal window that displays what is happening; I believe it is referred to as "messages". I found the "Subwindow Display Settings" but I cannot figure out how you enter the command to turn it on. Is there a command line someplace I'm not finding?

2. Where can I find a page that lists all the keyboard commands and what they do? I'm hoping for a simple table with just the command and result, rather than lengthy explanations ... something I can print out and refer to.

I haven't played Angband in years and there have been some changes, plus I've just forgotten a lot of stuff; can anyone help me get up to speed?

Thanks,
Redactatrix

pav · November 14, 2008, 10:01

1) What is your operation system? On Windows and Mac, you can open extra windows from the menu. On Linux, you have to pass some magic command line arguments, see angband -h for help.

2) Hit '?', there is a nice table in the help system somewhere. Or try this page: http://angband.oook.cz/d/angband-3.0...lp/playing.txt

Redactatrix · November 14, 2008, 10:36

Thank you for the keyset command list location, it's exactly what I was looking for!

I use a Mac, and I can open blank windows (Term-1, etc) but I don't know how to make them display anything ... just have a blank window, does not display anything.

I found commands in the online user manual to change settings, like (always_pickup) and (use_sound) ... but again, where do you type them in? I can't seem to enter text into a terminal window.

Mahalo for your assistance ...
Redactatrix

pav · November 14, 2008, 10:51

Ah, right. When in the game, hit '=' key, and then go to Windows screen. There you can set which Term shows what.

buzzkill · November 14, 2008, 16:03

It wouldn't hurt ya' to take a peek inside the help folder, or press ? for in-game help.

Redactatrix · November 14, 2008, 16:20

Pav, thank you for your kindness. That was the one bit of information that was escaping me! Aloha from Hawaii to the Czech Republic.
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Buzzkill ... I did, multiple times. I never found the bit about using the '=' key. Your sarcasm is inapproriate.

Redactatrix

buzzkill · November 15, 2008, 15:27

Upon further review, my apologies. It wasn't meant to sarcastic. The advice was sincere, just poorly worded.

Ya know, they call me Buzzkill for a reason!

The help system could certainly be more user-friendly, maybe even searchable.

Big Al · November 16, 2008, 08:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by buzzkill

Upon further review, my apologies. It wasn't meant to sarcastic. The advice was sincere, just poorly worded.

Ya know, they call me Buzzkill for a reason!

The help system could certainly be more user-friendly, maybe even searchable.

That's the plan for the next release - it will probably come with something like .pdf files that are nicer to read/search.

November 14, 2008, 09:52	#1
Redactatrix Rookie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3	duh Questions (Noob Alert) 1. I'd like to have a terminal window that displays what is happening; I believe it is referred to as "messages". I found the "Subwindow Display Settings" but I cannot figure out how you enter the command to turn it on. Is there a command line someplace I'm not finding? 2. Where can I find a page that lists all the keyboard commands and what they do? I'm hoping for a simple table with just the command and result, rather than lengthy explanations ... something I can print out and refer to. I haven't played Angband in years and there have been some changes, plus I've just forgotten a lot of stuff; can anyone help me get up to speed? Thanks, Redactatrix

November 14, 2008, 10:01	#2
pav Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Prague, Czech republic Age: 42 Posts: 792	1) What is your operation system? On Windows and Mac, you can open extra windows from the menu. On Linux, you have to pass some magic command line arguments, see angband -h for help. 2) Hit '?', there is a nice table in the help system somewhere. Or try this page: http://angband.oook.cz/d/angband-3.0...lp/playing.txt __________________ See the elves and everything! http://angband.oook.cz

November 14, 2008, 10:51	#4
pav Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Prague, Czech republic Age: 42 Posts: 792	Ah, right. When in the game, hit '=' key, and then go to Windows screen. There you can set which Term shows what. __________________ See the elves and everything! http://angband.oook.cz

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November 14, 2008, 10:36	#3
Redactatrix Rookie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3	Thank you for the keyset command list location, it's exactly what I was looking for! I use a Mac, and I can open blank windows (Term-1, etc) but I don't know how to make them display anything ... just have a blank window, does not display anything. I found commands in the online user manual to change settings, like (always_pickup) and (use_sound) ... but again, where do you type them in? I can't seem to enter text into a terminal window. Mahalo for your assistance ... Redactatrix

November 14, 2008, 16:03	#5
buzzkill Prophet Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 2,939 Donated: $8	It wouldn't hurt ya' to take a peek inside the help folder, or press ? for in-game help.

November 14, 2008, 16:20	#6
Redactatrix Rookie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3	Pav, thank you for your kindness. That was the one bit of information that was escaping me! Aloha from Hawaii to the Czech Republic. . . Buzzkill ... I did, multiple times. I never found the bit about using the '=' key. Your sarcasm is inapproriate. Redactatrix

November 15, 2008, 15:27	#7
buzzkill Prophet Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 2,939 Donated: $8	Upon further review, my apologies. It wasn't meant to sarcastic. The advice was sincere, just poorly worded. Ya know, they call me Buzzkill for a reason! The help system could certainly be more user-friendly, maybe even searchable.

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