Universal iNethack2 (by Future Shock Software)

Discussion in 'iPhone and iPad Games' started by PeteOzzy, Feb 27, 2015.

  1. rbates

    rbates Well-Known Member

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    Nice! Thanks for bringing this back. Insta-download.
     
  2. drelbs

    drelbs Well-Known Member

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    Glad to see this update!

    Nethack isn't super-playable on the iPhone, but I'll take any version available!

    IMHO, on an iPad, iDOS/PowerDOS is very good due to the keyboard.
     
  3. Kaje85

    Kaje85 Active Member

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    I'm stuck on the first floor of the dungeon, I have explored as far as I am able but some paths just lead to dead ends. There aren't any stairs down.

    What am I doing wrong?
     
  4. rbates

    rbates Well-Known Member

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    You likely need to search to find a passage. Try tapping the 20s button a few places.

    For those that might be unfamiliar with NetHack, checkout: http://thegreatestgameyouwilleverplay.com

    Dev, you might want to contact that site and ask if they could update the ios link to point to this app.
     
  5. irettillib

    irettillib Well-Known Member

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    Try zooming out and looking for places that would make sense for a hidden door or path to be, then search (press 's') around that area. Hopefully a new route will open up.
     
  6. akolade

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    Thanks for the tip about "greatest game..."; I had forgotten about that site.
     
  7. akolade

    akolade Well-Known Member

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    Yes try searching walls every few spaces where there could be a tunnel nearby.
    Another possibility is that there is an item sitting on top of the staircase obscuring it from view.
     
  8. mkaen

    mkaen Well-Known Member

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    I would encourage anyone interested in NetHack to fire up their terminal/telnet app and:
    Code:
    telnet nethack.alt.org
    More info at http://alt.org/nethack/
     
  9. Talbs

    Talbs Well-Known Member

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    What the heck is going on? I cannot even start a game without being "tricked" apparently.
     

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  10. akolade

    akolade Well-Known Member

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    That is.. Weird. May I ask what device that is on?
     
  11. zen_mode

    zen_mode Well-Known Member

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    Yes i've gotten that a few times too when starting a new character. iPhone 6, iOS 8.1.3, non-jailbroken
     
  12. ItouchBrett

    ItouchBrett Well-Known Member

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    Anyone have a link to some help for this game? I'm a noob but I'm liking it. Also, the game crashes once I die and it gives me my final stats
     
  13. Ragn4rok 74

    Ragn4rok 74 Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for that! Never played this before and the DawnHack tile set is definitely more accessible.
     
  14. akolade

    akolade Well-Known Member

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    Actually the "crash" is by design (believe it or not). Think of it as an exit to DOS. #

    I agree it's sort of off-putting. It was in the original too but I didn't try to change how it works.
     
  15. Roleki

    Roleki Well-Known Member

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    Thanks, Jeff - your work is appreciated!
     
  16. rbates

    rbates Well-Known Member

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    #36 rbates, Feb 28, 2015
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    This is a pretty good beginner's guide. http://www.melankolia.net/nethack/nethack.guide.html

    Also check out the wiki if you want to learn about something specific (with spoilers): http://nethackwiki.com/wiki/?

    If you have any specific questions feel free to ask here.

    Edit: I encourage you to keep your own notes too, such as how you died last, what floor it was on, and how you can avoid it in the future. NetHack is a difficult and random game, but most deaths can be avoided. Just be sure to take your time whenever you get into a tricky situation and don't forget about items in your inventory.
     
  17. zen_mode

    zen_mode Well-Known Member

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    I wonder if anyone has actually ascended in any version of nethack on iOS.
     
  18. akolade

    akolade Well-Known Member

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    They have! I've seen screenshot evidence of a couple. So... It can be done.
     
  19. Talbs

    Talbs Well-Known Member

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    iPhone 6+ iOS 8.1.2 jailbroked. Cannot get past that.
     
  20. Talbs

    Talbs Well-Known Member

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    I get that message on first load of game as well. Is that normal?
     

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