%%%%
welcome

<white>Welcome to Dungeon Crawl!</white>

Your objective is to lead your <w>{{ return you.race() }} {{ return you.class()
}}</w> safely through the depths of the dungeon, retrieving the fabled Orb of
Zot and returning it to the surface. In the beginning, however, let discovery
be your main goal. Try to delve as deeply as possible but beware; death lurks
around every corner.

For the moment, just remember the following keys and their functions:
  <input>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_COMMANDS]?</input> — shows the items and the commands
  <input>$cmd[CMD_SAVE_GAME]</input>  — saves the game, to be resumed later
(but note that death is permanent)
  <input>$cmd[CMD_LOOK_AROUND]</input>  — examines something in your vicinity

The hint mode will help you play Crawl without reading any documentation. If
you haven't yet, you might want to try out the tutorial. Also, if you feel
intrigued, there is more information available in the following files from the
docs/ directory (all of which can also be read in-game):
  <lightblue>quickstart.txt</lightblue>     — A very short guide to Crawl.
  <lightblue>crawl_manual.txt</lightblue>   — This contains all details on
species, magic, skills, etc.
  <lightblue>options_guide.txt</lightblue>  — Crawl's interface is highly
configurable. This document explains all the options.

Happy Crawling!
%%%%
death

Condolences! Your character's premature death is a sad, but common occurrence
in Crawl. Rest assured that with diligence and playing experience your
characters will last longer.

Perhaps the following advice can improve your playing style:
%%%%
death conjurer melee

As a Conjurer your main weapon should be offensive magic. Cast spells more
often! Remember to rest when your Magic is low.
%%%%
death berserker unberserked

Don't forget to go berserk when fighting particularly difficult foes. It's
risky, but makes you faster and beefier.
%%%%
death ranger melee

Your bow and arrows are extremely powerful against distant monsters.
%%%%
death random 0

Always consider using projectiles, wands or spells before engaging monsters in
close combat.
%%%%
death random 1

Learn when to run away from things you can't handle — this is important! It is
often wise to skip a particularly dangerous level. But don't overdo this as
monsters will only get harder the deeper you delve.
%%%%
death random 2

Rest between encounters, if possible in an area already explored and cleared of
monsters. Pressing <input>$cmd[CMD_REST]</input><localtiles>, or
<input>clicking on the 'rest' button in the command bar'</input></localtiles>
will rest for 100 turns, or until fully healed.
%%%%
death random 3

Remember to use those scrolls, potions or wands you've found. Learn to
improvise: you will need to identify potions and scrolls by using them.
%%%%
death random 4

If a particular encounter feels overwhelming, don't forget to use emergency
items early on. A scroll of teleportation or a potion of haste can really save
your bacon.
%%%%
death random 5

Never fight more than one monster, if you can help it. Always back into a
corridor so that they are forced to fight you one on one.
%%%%
finished

Congrats! You survived until the end of hints mode — be sure to try the
other characters as well. Note that the command help screen
(<input>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_COMMANDS]?</input>) will look very different from now
on. Here's a last playing hint:
%%%%
finished explored

Walking around and exploring levels gets easier by using auto-explore
(<input>$cmd[CMD_EXPLORE]</input>). Crawl will let you automatically move to
and pick up interesting items.<localtiles>

Autoexploration can also be started by <input>Ctrl-Leftclick</input> on the
minimap.</localtiles>
%%%%
finished travel

There is a convenient way to travel between distant dungeon levels: press
<input>$cmd[CMD_INTERLEVEL_TRAVEL]</input> and enter the desired destination.
If your travel gets interrupted, issuing <input>$cmd[CMD_INTERLEVEL_TRAVEL]
Enter</input> will continue it.
%%%%
finished stashes

You can search among all items existing in the dungeon with the
<input>$cmd[CMD_SEARCH_STASHES]</input> command. For example,
<input>$cmd[CMD_SEARCH_STASHES]</input> <w>“dagger”</w> will list all daggers,
and allow you to travel to them. You can even search for dungeon features, like
<w>“shop”</w> or <w>“altar”</w>.
%%%%
finished random 0

The game keeps an automated log for your characters. Use
<input>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_COMMANDS]:</input> to read it. Once your character
perishes, two morgue files are left in the <w>morgue/</w> directory. The one
ending in .txt contains a copy of your log. During play, you can create a dump
file with <input>$cmd[CMD_CHARACTER_DUMP]</input>.
%%%%
finished random 1

Crawl has a macro function built in: press <input>$cmd[CMD_MACRO_MENU]</input>
to define a macro by first specifying a trigger key (say, <input>F1</input>)
and a command sequence, for example <input>za.</input>. The latter will make
the <input>F1</input> key always zap the spell in slot a at the nearest
monster. For more information on macros, type
<input>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_COMMANDS]~</input>.
%%%%
finished random 2

The interface can be greatly customised. All options are explained in the file
<w>options_guide.txt</w> which can be found in the <w>docs</w> directory. The
options themselves are set in <w>init.txt</w> or <w>.crawlrc</w>. Crawl will
complain if it can't find either file.
%%%%
finished random 3

You can ask other Crawl players for advice and help using any of the community
resources described at http://crawl.develz.org/
%%%%
HINT_CONVERT Ashenzari

You've just converted to worshipping <w>Ashenzari</w>. Unlike other gods,
Ashenzari only cares about curses. As you explore the dungeon, Ashenzari will
offer curses, locking an item onto you. The more cursed items you wear, the more
Ashenzari will enhance your skills and otherwise help you.
%%%%
HINT_CONVERT Gozag

You've just converted to worshipping <w>Gozag</w>. Unlike other gods, Gozag only
cares about gold; each divine power costs gold, and your foes turn to gold on
death.
%%%%
HINT_CONVERT Ru

You've just converted to worshipping <w>Ru</w>. Unlike other gods, Ru grants
piety (divine favour) in exchange for permanent sacrifices, like losing the
ability to train certain skills, or permanently losing a hand. The more piety
you have, the more abilities Ru will grant, and the more powerful those
abilities will become. Ru will offer more sacrifices as you explore the depths
of the dungeon.
%%%%
HINT_CONVERT Uskayaw

You've just converted to worshipping <w>Uskayaw</w>. Unlike other gods,
Uskayaw's favour cannot be gradually gained as you explore the dungeon or slay
monsters. Instead, piety with Uskayaw is gained rapidly in combat as you deal
damage. The longer you remain in combat and the more damage you deal, the
greater the powers you will be offered. Once combat ends, Uskayaw's favour will
be quickly lost, and must be regained in the next battle.
%%%%
HINT_CONVERT Xom

You've just converted to worshipping <w>Xom</w>. As a follower of Xom, you'll
be treated like a plaything, randomly helped or harmed for Xom's own amusement.

There is no way to guarantee Xom remains in a good mood - the best any follower
can hope for is to avoid letting Xom grow bored!
%%%%
HINT_CONVERT

You've just converted to worshipping <w>{{ return you.god() }}</w>. Your piety
(divine favour) will increase as you do things to please your new god, and will
gradually decrease over time.

You can check your god's likes and dislikes, as well as your current standing
and divine abilities, by typing
<input>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_RELIGION]</input><localtiles>, or by pressing
<input>Shift-right-click</input> on your avatar</localtiles>.
%%%%
HINT_REST_BETWEEN_FIGHTS

Remember to rest between fights and to enter unexplored terrain with full health
and magic. Ideally you should retreat into areas you've already explored and
cleared of monsters; resting on the edge of the explored terrain increases the
chances of your rest being interrupted by wandering monsters. To rest, press
<w>5</w> or <w>Shift-numpad 5</w><tiles>, or <w>click the rest button</w>
</tiles>.
%%%%
HINT_BERSERK_CONSERVES_HP

Also, berserking might help you not to lose so much health in the first place.
To use your abilities press <w>a</w>.
%%%%
HINT_SEEN_FIRST_OBJECT

That <console>$1 </console>is an item. If you move there and press
<input>$cmd[CMD_PICKUP]</input><localtiles>, or <input>left-click</input> on it
in your inventory</localtiles>, you will pick it up.<console> Generally, items
are shown by non-letter symbols like <w>%?!"=()[</w>.</console> Some
objects<tiles>, marked with a green frame,</tiles> will be picked up
automatically.

Once it is in your inventory, you can drop it again with <localtiles>a
<input>Shift-left-click</input>. Whenever you <input>right-click</input> on an
item</localtiles><console><input>$cmd[CMD_DROP]</input>. Any time you look at an
item in your inventory (<input>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_INVENTORY]</input>)</console>,
you can read about its properties and its description.
%%%%
HINT_SEEN_POTION

You have picked up your first potion<console> ('<w>$item[potion]</w>')</console>.
<localtiles>Simply <w>left-click</w> on it, or press</localtiles>
<nomouse>Press</nomouse> <w>$cmd[CMD_QUAFF]</w> to quaff it.

Once you've identified a potion, either with a scroll of identification or by
drinking it, you'll automatically recognise all other potions of the same type;
this means it's sometimes useful to drink potions just to identify them.
%%%%
HINT_SEEN_SCROLL

You have picked up your first scroll<console> ('<w>$item[scroll]</w>')</console>.
<localtiles>Simply <w>left-click</w> on it, or press</localtiles>
<nomouse>Press</nomouse> <w>$cmd[CMD_READ]</w> to read it.

Once you've identified a scroll, either with a scroll of identification or by
reading it, you'll automatically recognise all other scrolls of the same type;
this means it's sometimes useful to read scrolls just to identify them.
%%%%
HINT_SEEN_WAND

You have picked up your first wand<console> ('<w>$item[wand]</w>')</console>.
<localtiles>Simply <w>left-click</w> on it, or press</localtiles>
<nomouse>Press</nomouse> <w>$cmd[CMD_EVOKE]</w> to evoke it.

If you find more wands of the same type, they'll merge into this wand and add
charges to it.
%%%%
HINT_SEEN_SPBOOK

You have picked up a book<console> ('<w>$item[book]</w>')</console>. On pickup,
its spells are immediately added to your library. You'll be able to memorise
spells from it via <w>$cmd[CMD_MEMORISE_SPELL]</w>, and cast them with
<w>$cmd[CMD_CAST_SPELL]</w>.
{{
    if you.god() == "Trog" then
        return "Trog hates it when you memorise or study magic, though!"
    end
}}
%%%%
HINT_SEEN_WEAPON

This is the first weapon<console> ('<w>$item[weapon]</w>')</console> you've
picked up. Use <w>$cmd[CMD_WIELD_WEAPON]</w><localtiles> or
<w>left-click</w> on it</localtiles> to wield it, but be aware that this
weapon might train a different skill from your current one. You can view the
weapon's properties from your
<w>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_INVENTORY]</w>nventory<localtiles> or by
<w>right-clicking</w> on it</localtiles>.

{{
    if crawl.hints_type() == "berserk" then
        return "You should probably stick with axes. Checking other axes'"
               .. " enchantments can be worthwhile, though!"
    end
}}
%%%%
HINT_SEEN_MISSILES

This is the first stack of missiles<console> ('<w>$item[missile]</w>')</console>
you've picked up. Missiles like boomerangs and throwing nets can be thrown by
hand, and become more effective as you train the Throwing skill.
<localtiles><w>Right-click</w> on</localtiles><nomouse>Select</nomouse>
the item in your <w>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_INVENTORY]</w>nventory to see more
information.

{{
    if crawl.hints_type() == "ranger" then
        return "As you're already trained in Ranged Weapons, you don't really "
               .. "need another type of ranged attack."
    elseif crawl.hints_type() == "magic" then
        return "However, as a spellslinger, you don't really need another type"
               .. " of ranged attack."
    else
        return ""
    end
}}
%%%%
HINT_SEEN_ARMOUR

This is the first piece of armour<console> ('<w>$item[armour]</w>')</console>
you've picked up. <localtiles>You can click on it to wear it, and click again
to remove it. <w>Right-clicking</w> on it will give more information.
</localtiles><nomouse>Use <w>$cmd[CMD_WEAR_ARMOUR]</w> to wear it and
<w>$cmd[CMD_REMOVE_ARMOUR]</w> to take it off again. You can view its
properties from your <w>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_INVENTORY]</w>nventory.
</nomouse>

{{
    if you.get_base_mutation_level("horns") > 0 then
        return "Note that because of your horns you will be unable to wear"
               .. " helmets. (Press <w>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_MUTATIONS]</w> to see"
               .. " a list of your mutations and innate abilities.)"
    end
}}
%%%%
HINT_SEEN_JEWELLERY

You have picked up a piece of jewellery, either a ring
<console>('<w>$item[jewellery]</w>') </console>or an
amulet<console> ('<w>$item[amulet]</w>')</console>.
<nomouse>Press <w>$cmd[CMD_WEAR_JEWELLERY]</w> to put it on and
<w>$cmd[CMD_REMOVE_JEWELLERY]</w> to remove it. You can view its properties
from your <w>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_INVENTORY]</w>nventory.</nomouse>
<localtiles>You can click on it to put it on, and click again to remove it. By
<w>right-clicking</w> on it, you can view its properties.</localtiles>
%%%%
HINT_SEEN_MISC

This is a curious object indeed. You can play around with it to find out what
it does by <localtiles>clicking on it to e<w>$cmd[CMD_EVOKE]</w>oke </localtiles>
<nomouse>e<w>$cmd[CMD_EVOKE]</w>oking </nomouse>it. As usual, selecting it from
your <w>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_INVENTORY]</w>nventory might give you more information.
%%%%
HINT_SEEN_STAFF

You have picked up a magic staff<console> ('<w>$item[magical staff]</w>')</console>.
It must be <w>$cmd[CMD_WIELD_WEAPON]</w>ielded to be of use. Magicians use
staves to increase their power in certain spell schools. It can also be used as
a weapon.<localtiles> You can wield a staff by <w>left-clicking</w>.</localtiles>
%%%%
HINT_SEEN_GOLD

You have picked up your first pile of gold<console>
('<yellow>$item[gold]</yellow>')</console>. Press <w>$cmd[CMD_LIST_GOLD]</w> to
see how much you have. Gold is used in shops you'll find as you explore.
%%%%
HINT_SEEN_STAIRS

These<console> '$1'</console> are downstairs. You can enter the next (deeper)
level by following them down (<w>$cmd[CMD_GO_DOWNSTAIRS]</w>). To return to this
level, press <w>$cmd[CMD_GO_UPSTAIRS]</w> while standing on the upstairs. When
you take stairs, you are guaranteed an opportunity to act before any monsters
you have not seen before; after that, monsters get to move first.

<localtiles>Alternatively, you can <w>left-click</w> on stairs you're standing
on to use them.</localtiles>
%%%%
HINT_SEEN_ESCAPE_HATCH

This<console> '$1'</console> is an escape hatch. You can use it to leave a
level with <w>$cmd[CMD_GO_UPSTAIRS]</w> and <w>$cmd[CMD_GO_DOWNSTAIRS]</w>
respectively<localtiles> (or by <w>left-clicking</w>)</localtiles>, like stairs;
unlike stairs, however, hatches are a one-way trip, so be careful when
descending!
%%%%
HINT_SEEN_BRANCH

This<console> '$1'</console> is the entrance to a different branch of the
dungeon. Each branch has different terrain and monsters, and some contain
entrances to other branches. You can learn more by examining this
entrance<localtiles> by hovering your mouse over its tile</localtiles><nomouse
by pressing <w>$cmd[CMD_LOOK_AROUND]</w> and moving the cursor onto it."

Some branches will be much safer and more rewarding than your current branch.
Others can be very dangerous, better visited when your character is more
powerful.
%%%%
HINT_SEEN_PORTAL

This<console> '$1'</console> is a portal to an optional level, offering extra
loot in exchange for extra danger. There's no penalty for skipping it, but the
portal will disappear if you wait, so you have to decide now if you want to risk
it.
%%%%
HINT_SEEN_BAZAAR_PORTAL

This<console> '$1'</console> is a portal to an inter-dimensional bazaar filled
with shops. It will disappear if you don't enter it soon, so hurry.
%%%%
HINT_SEEN_PORTAL_2

You can enter a portal just like a set of stairs, by standing on it and
<localtiles><w>clicking</w> or </localtiles>pressing
<w>$cmd[CMD_GO_DOWNSTAIRS]</w>. To return, find <tiles>a similar looking portal.
</tiles><console>another $1 - but NOT the ancient stone arch you'll start out
on!</console>
%%%%
HINT_STAIR_BRAND

<tiles>A small symbol on a stair tile signifies that there are items in that
position that you may want to check out.</tiles>
<console>If any items are covering stairs or an escape hatch, then that will
be indicated by highlighting the <w><<</w> or <w>></w> symbol, instead of hiding
the stair symbol with an item glyph.</console>
%%%%
HINT_HEAP_BRAND

<tiles>A small symbol on an item tile signifies that there is at least one other
item in the same heap that you may want to check out.</tiles>
<console>If two or more items are on a single square, then the square will be
highlighted, and the symbol for the item on the top of the heap will be shown.
</console>
%%%%
HINT_TRAP_BRAND

<console>If any items are covering a trap, then that will be indicated by
highlighting the <w>^</w> symbol, instead of hiding the trap symbol with an item
glyph.</console>
%%%%
HINT_SEEN_TRAP

You just discovered a trap. You'll occasionally find these nasty
constructions.
%%%%
HINT_SEEN_ALTAR

That<console> $1</console> is an altar.
<localtiles>By <w>right-clicking</w> on it with your mouse</localtiles>
<nomouse>If you target the altar with <w>$cmd[CMD_LOOK_AROUND]</w>, then press
<w>$cmd[CMD_TARGET_DESCRIBE]</w></nomouse> you can get a short description.

Press <w>$cmd[CMD_GO_UPSTAIRS]</w> or <w>$cmd[CMD_GO_DOWNSTAIRS]</w> while
standing on the square to join the faith or read some information about the god
in question. Before taking up the corresponding faith you'll be asked for
confirmation.

{{
    if you.god() == "No God" and crawl.hints_type() == "magic" then
        return "The simplest god for an inexperienced conjurer is probably "
               .. "Vehumet, though many other gods, like Sif Muna, can also "
               .. "work well."
    end
}}
%%%%
HINT_SEEN_SHOP

That<console> $1</console> is a shop. You can enter it by typing
<w>$cmd[CMD_GO_UPSTAIRS]</w> or <w>$cmd[CMD_GO_DOWNSTAIRS]</w>
<tiles>, or by <w>left-clicking</w> on it<tiles>
while standing on the square.

If there's anything you want which you can't afford yet, you can hold
<w>Shift</w> and press the corresponding letter to put it on your shopping list.
The game will then remind you when you gather enough gold to buy it.
%%%%
HINT_SEEN_DOOR

That<console> $1</console> is a closed door. You can open it by walking into it.
Sometimes it is useful to close a door. Do so by <nomouse>pressing
<w>$cmd[CMD_CLOSE_DOOR]</w> while next to it. If there are several doors, you
will then be prompted for a direction.</nomouse><localtiles>clicking on the door
while next to it.</localtiles>
%%%%
HINT_SEEN_RUNED_DOOR

That<console> $1</console> is a runed door, which is probably in front of
something unusually dangerous. Monsters will never open it. If you do, the runes
will be broken, and it will become a normal door.
%%%%
HINT_KILLED_MONSTER

Congratulations, your character just gained experience by killing this monster!
This will raise some of your skills, making you more deadly.
{{
    if you.god() == "Trog" then
        return "Also, most kills will grant you favour in the eyes of Trog."
    end
}}
%%%%
HINT_NEW_LEVEL

Well done! Reaching a new experience level is always a nice event. You get more
health and magic points, and occasionally increases to your attributes:
strength, intelligence, and dexterity.

{{
    if crawl.hints_type() == "magic" then
        return "Gaining an experience level also lets you learn more difficult"
               .. " spells. You can memorise a second spell with"
               .. " <w>$cmd[CMD_MEMORISE_SPELL]</w><tiles> or by"
               .. " <w>clicking</w> on it in the memorisation tab</tiles>."
    end
}}
%%%%
HINT_SKILL_RAISE

One of your skills just reached a milestone. The skills you use are
automatically trained whenever you gain experience, by killing monsters. By
default, experience goes to skills you actively use. To view or manage your
skills, type <w>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_SKILLS]</w><localtiles> or click on the skill
tab in the bottom-right</localtiles>.
%%%%
HINT_GAINED_MAGICAL_SKILL

Being skilled in a magical "school" makes it easier to learn and cast spells of
that school. Many spells belong to a combination of several schools, in which
case the average skill in these schools will determine spellcasting success and
power.
%%%%
HINT_GAINED_MELEE_SKILL

Being skilled with a particular type of weapon will make you deal slightly more
damage and attack significantly faster with all weapons of that type. It's a
good idea to focus on just one weapon type, usually one you start with, though
finding a particularly good weapon may justify a switch.
%%%%
HINT_GAINED_RANGED_SKILL

Being skilled with ranged weapons will let you deal slightly more damage and
attack significantly faster with them. Remember that wearing heavy armour makes
you attack more slowly with ranged weapons.
%%%%
HINT_CHOOSE_STAT

Upon gaining levels 3, 9, 15, etc., you get to choose an attribute to raise:
strength, intelligence, or dexterity.

<w>Strength</w> makes heavy armour less cumbersome and slightly increases most
weapons' damage.

<w>Intelligence</w> makes your spells more reliable and powerful.

<w>Dexterity</w> increases your evasion and stealth, and slightly increases the
damage of blades and ranged weapons.
# Also shields.
%%%%
HINT_MALEVOLENCE

As you explore the dungeon and reveal new tiles, the malevolent forces of the
dungeon may randomly cause bad things to happen to you. When this happens,
pause, think carefully, and be ready to use consumables or abilities. Fight to
survive!"
%%%%
HINT_OPPORTUNITY_ATTACK

When you move away from an enemy, they have a small (1/3) chance of taking
advantage and launching a free attack. Repositioning and retreating is often
still good, but keep an eye out for those extra attacks.
%%%%
HINT_YOU_ENCHANTED

Enchantments of all types can befall you temporarily.
Brief descriptions of these appear at the lower end of the stats area.
Press <w>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_CHARACTER_STATUS]</w> for more details. You can search
for full enchantment descriptions by pressing <w>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_COMMANDS]/T</w>.
%%%%
HINT_YOU_POISON

Poison will rapidly reduce your health. You can wait it out with
<w>$cmd[CMD_REST]</w>, but if you're in combat or lethally poisoned, you'll
probably want to quaff a potion of curing.
%%%%
HINT_MULTI_PICKUP

There are a lot of items here. You choose what to pick up from a menu:
press <w>$cmd[CMD_PICKUP]</w><localtiles> or <w>click</w> on the player
doll</localtiles> to enter the pickup menu. To leave the menu, confirm your
selection with <w>Enter</w>.
%%%%
HINT_FULL_INVENTORY

Sadly, your inventory is limited to 52 items, and it appears your knapsack is
full. However, this is easy enough to rectify: simply <w>$cmd[CMD_DROP]</w>rop
some of the stuff you don't need right now. In the drop menu you can then
comfortably select which items to drop by pressing their inventory
letter<localtiles>, or by clicking on them</localtiles>.
%%%%
HINT_SHIFT_RUN

Walking around takes fewer keystrokes if you press <w>Shift-direction</w> or
<w>/ direction</w>. That will let you run until a monster comes into sight or
your character sees something interesting.
%%%%
HINT_MAP_VIEW

As you explore a level, orientation can become difficult. Press
<w>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_MAP]</w> to bring up the level map. Typing <w>?</w> shows
the list of level map commands. Most importantly, moving the cursor to a spot
and pressing <w>.</w> or <w>Enter</w> lets your character move there on its own.

<localtiles>Also, clicking on the right-side minimap with your <w>right mouse
button</w> will zoom into that dungeon area. Clicking with the <w>left mouse
button</w> instead will let you move there.</localtiles>
%%%%
HINT_AUTO_EXPLORE

Fully exploring a level and picking up all the interesting looking items can be
tedious. To save on this tedium you can press <w>$cmd[CMD_EXPLORE]</w> to
auto-explore, which will automatically explore unmapped regions, automatically
pick up interesting items, and stop if a monster or interesting dungeon feature
(stairs, altar, etc.) is encountered.
%%%%
HINT_DONE_EXPLORE

Hey, you've finished exploring the dungeon on this level! You can search for
stairs from the level map (<w>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_MAP]</w>) by pressing <w>></w>.
The cursor will jump to the nearest staircase, and by pressing <w>.</w> or
<w>Enter</w> your character can move there, too. Each level of Crawl has three
<console>white </console>up and three <console>white </console>down stairs.
Unexplored parts can often be accessed via another level.
%%%%
HINT_AUTO_EXCLUSION

To prevent autotravel or autoexplore taking you into dangerous territory, you
can set travel exclusions by entering the map view (<w>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_MAP]</w>)
and then toggling the exclusion radius on the monster position with <w>e</w>.
To make this easier, some immobile monsters listed in the <w>auto_exclude</w>
option (such as this one) are considered dangerous enough to warrant an
automatic setting of an exclusion. It will be automatically cleared if you
manage to kill the monster. You could also manually remove the exclusion with
<w>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_MAP]ee</w> but unless you remove this monster from the
auto_exclude list, the exclusion will be reset the next turn.
%%%%
HINT_HEALING_POTIONS

Your health is getting dangerously low. Retreating and/or quaffing a potion of
heal wounds or curing might be a good idea.
%%%%
HINT_NEED_HEALING

If you're low on health or magic and there's no urgent need to move, you can
rest for a bit. Ideally, you should retreat to an area you've already explored
and cleared of monsters before resting, since resting on the edge of the
explored terrain increases the risk of rest being interrupted by a wandering
monster. Press <w>$cmd[CMD_REST]</w> or <w>shift-numpad-5</w>
<localtiles>, or click on the 'rest' button,</localtiles> to do so.
%%%%
HINT_NEED_POISON_HEALING

You are lethally poisoned, so now would be a good time to
<w>$cmd[CMD_QUAFF]</w>uaff a potion of heal wounds or, better yet, a potion of
curing. If you have seen neither of these so far, try unknown potions in your
inventory. Good luck!
%%%%
HINT_ON_FIRE

You have been covered in sticky liquid flame. You can put this out more quickly
by spending your turns moving, or put it out entirely by walking into a nearby
pool of water. Whatever covered you in liquid flames may light you further on
fire while you run around, however.
%%%%
HINT_INVISIBLE_DANGER

Fighting against a monster you cannot see is difficult. If you don't have a
source of see invisibility, you can find invisible monsters by luring them into
shallow water, opaque clouds (from a scroll of fog), or a corridor, where their
movements will be more predictable. If things go south, try teleporting out, or
leaving the level entirely!
%%%%
HINT_NEED_HEALING_INVIS

You recently noticed an invisible monster, so unless you killed it or left the
scene, resting might not be safe. If you still need to replenish your health or
magic, you'll have to quaff an appropriate potion. For normal resting you will
first have to get away from the danger.
%%%%
HINT_CAN_BERSERK

Against particularly difficult foes, you should use your Berserk
<w>$cmd[CMD_USE_ABILITY]</w>bility. Killing monsters while berserking makes it
last longer.
%%%%
HINT_POSTBERSERK

Berserking is extremely exhausting! Afterwards you are slowed down, and you
won't be able to berserk again until enough time passes for your exhaustion to
fade.
%%%%
HINT_RUN_AWAY_1

Whenever your health is very low and you're in danger of dying, check your
options carefully. Often, retreat or use of some item might be a viable
alternative to fighting on.
%%%%
HINT_LAST_MINUTE_BERSERK

With Trog's support, you can use your Berserk ability
(<w>$cmd[CMD_USE_ABILITY]</w>) to temporarily gain more health and greater
strength. Bear in mind that berserking at the last minute is often risky,
and prevents you from using items to escape!
%%%%
HINT_RUN_AWAY_2

If retreating to another level, keep in mind that monsters may follow you if
they're standing right next to you when you start climbing or descending the
stairs. And even if you've managed to shake them off, they'll still be there
when you come back, so you might want to use a different set of stairs when you
return.
%%%%
HINT_RETREAT_CASTER

Without magical power you're unable to cast spells. While melee is a
possibility, that's not where your strengths lie, so retreat (if possible) might
be the better option.
%%%%
HINT_ADVISE_USE_WAND

\nOr you could e<w>$cmd[CMD_EVOKE]</w>oke a wand to harm or weaken your foes.
%%%%
HINT_YOU_MUTATED

Mutations can be good or bad. Potions of mutation are the most common way to
remove bad mutations, though they can also give you new ones. Check your
mutations with <w>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_MUTATIONS]</w>.
%%%%
HINT_NEW_ABILITY_GOD_PASSIVE

You just gained a divine ability. Press <w>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_RELIGION]</w>
<localtiles> or press <w>Shift</w> and <w>right-click</w> on the player
tile</localtiles> to take a look at your abilities.
%%%%
HINT_NEW_ABILITY_GOD_ACTIVE

You just gained a divine ability. Press <w>$cmd[CMD_USE_ABILITY]</w> to take a
look at your abilities or to use one of them.
%%%%
HINT_NEW_ABILITY_ITEM

That item you just equipped granted you a new ability. Press
<w>$cmd[CMD_USE_ABILITY]</w><localtiles> (or <w>click</w> in the <w>command
panel</w>)</localtiles> to take a look at your abilities or to use one of them.
%%%%
HINT_ITEM_FLIGHT

Flight will allow you to cross deep water or lava. Items that allow you to fly
will activate automatically when worn.
%%%%
HINT_ITEM_RESISTANCES

Equipping this item affects your resistances. Check the overview screen
(<w>$cmd[CMD_RESISTS_SCREEN]</w><localtiles> or click on the <w>character
overview button</w> in the command panel</localtiles>) for details.
%%%%
HINT_GOD_DISPLEASED

Uh-oh, $1 is growing displeased because your piety is running low. Possibly this
is the case because you're committing heretical acts, because $1 finds your
worship lacking, or a combination of the two. If your piety goes to zero, then
you'll be excommunicated. Better get cracking on raising your piety, and/or stop
annoying your god. In any case, you'd better reread the religious description.
To do so, press <w>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_RELIGION]</w><localtiles> or press
<w>Shift</w> and <w>right-click</w> on your avatar</localtiles>.
%%%%
HINT_EXCOMMUNICATED

Uh-oh, $1 just excommunicated you for running out of piety (your divine favour
went to nothing). Maybe you repeatedly violated the religious rules, or maybe
you failed to please your deity often enough, or some combination of the two.
If you can find an altar dedicated to $1, you can re-convert, and all will be
well.
%%%%
HINT_GOD_ABANDONED

Should you decide that abandoning $1 wasn't such a smart move after all, and
you'd like to return to your old faith, you'll have to find an altar dedicated
to $1 where you can re-convert, and all will be well.
%%%%
HINT_ENDURE_GOD_WRATH

Otherwise you'll have to weather this god's displeasure until all divine wrath
is spent.
%%%%
HINT_CONVERTED_GOOD_TO_GOOD

Fortunately, it seems that $1 didn't mind your converting to $2.
{{
    if you.piety_rank() > 0 then
        return "You even kept some of your piety!"
    end
}}
Note that this kind of alliance only exists between the three good gods, so
don't expect this to be the norm.
%%%%
HINT_CONVERTED_GOOD_TO_NEUTRAL

Fortunately, it seems that $1 didn't mind your converting to $2. That's because
$1 is one of the good gods who generally are rather forgiving about change of
faith - unless you switch over to the path of evil, in which case their
retribution can be nasty indeed!
%%%%
HINT_CONVERTED_GOOD_TO_EVIL

Looks like $1 didn't appreciate your converting to $2. But really, changing from
one of the good gods to an evil one, what did you expect!? For any god not on
the opposing side of the faith, $1 would have been much more forgiving.
%%%%
HINT_CONVERTED_NONGOOD_TO_HATED

Looks like $1 didn't appreciate your converting to $2. (Actually, only the three
good gods will usually be forgiving about this kind of faithlessness.)
%%%%
HINT_CONVERTED_WRATH

Unfortunately, while converting back would appease $1, it would annoy $2, so
you're stuck with having to suffer the wrath of one god or another.
%%%%
HINT_WIELD_WEAPON

You can easily switch back to your weapon in slot a by
pressing <w>$cmd[CMD_WEAPON_SWAP]</w>. To change the slot of an item, press
<w>$cmd[CMD_ADJUST_INVENTORY]i</w> and choose the appropriate slots.
%%%%
HINT_SEEN_MONSTER_TILES

That monster is $1. You can learn about any monster by hovering your mouse over
it, and read its description by <w>right-clicking</w> on it.
%%%%
HINT_SEEN_MONSTER_CONSOLE

$1 is a monster, usually depicted by a letter. Some typical early monsters look
like <brown>r</brown>, <green>l</green>, <brown>K</brown> or
<lightgrey>g</lightgrey>.
%%%%
HINT_MONSTER_LIST_CONSOLE

Your console settings allowing, you'll always see a list of monsters somewhere
on the screen.
%%%%
HINT_LEARN_ABOUT_MONSTER_CONSOLE

You can gain information about it by pressing <w>$cmd[CMD_LOOK_AROUND]</w> and
moving the cursor over the monster, and read the monster description by then
pressing <w>$cmd[CMD_TARGET_DESCRIBE]</w>.
%%%%
HINT_ATTACK_MONSTER

To attack this monster with your wielded weapon, just move into it.
<tiles>Note that as long as there's a non-friendly monster in view you won't be
able to automatically move to distant squares, to avoid death by misclicking.
</tiles>
%%%%
HINT_ATTACK_MONSTER_RANGED

However, as a hunter you will want to deal with it using your bow. If you have
a look at your shortbow from your <w>i</w>nventory, you'll find an explanation
of how to do this.
%%%%
HINT_RANGED_NOT_WIELDED

First <w>w</w>ield it, then follow the instructions.<tiles>

As a short-cut you can also <w>right-click</w> on your shortbow to read its
description, and <w>left-click</w> to wield it.</tiles>
%%%%
HINT_RANGED_WIELDED

<tiles>Clicking with your <w>right mouse button</w> on your shortbow will also
let you read its description.</tiles>
%%%%
HINT_ATTACK_MONSTER_MAGIC

However, as a conjurer you will want to deal with it using magic. If you look at
the help entry for the <w>M</w>emorisation screen you'll find an explanation of
how to do this.
%%%%
HINT_FLEEING_MONSTER

Now that monster is scared of you! Note that you do not absolutely have to
follow it. Rather, you can let it run away. Sometimes, though, it can be useful
to attack a fleeing creature by throwing something after it. If you have any
stones in your <w>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_INVENTORY]</w>nventory, you can look at one
of them to read an explanation of how to do this.
%%%%
HINT_MONSTER_UNUSUAL

That monster looks a bit unusual. You might wish to examine it a bit more
closely by <localtiles>hovering your mouse over its tile.</localtiles>
<nomouse>pressing <w>$cmd[CMD_LOOK_AROUND]</w> and moving the cursor onto its
square.</nomouse>
%%%%
HINT_MONSTER_FRIENDLY

That monster is friendly to you and will attack your enemies. You can command
your allies by pressing <w>$cmd[CMD_SHOUT]</w>.
%%%%
HINT_TEMPORARILY_FRIENDLY

However, it is only <w>temporarily</w> friendly, and will become dangerous
again when this friendliness wears off.
%%%%
HINT_MONSTER_SHOUTED_UNSEEN

Uh-oh, some monster noticed you, either one that's around a corner or one that's
invisible. Plus, the noise it made will alert other monsters in the vicinity,
who will come to check out what the commotion was about.
%%%%
HINT_MONSTER_SHOUTED_SEEN

Uh-oh, that monster noticed you! Plus, the noise it made will alert other
monsters in the vicinity, who will come to check out what the commotion
was about.
%%%%
HINT_MONSTER_NO_SHOUT

Uh-oh, that monster noticed you! Fortunately, it didn't make any noise, but many
monsters do make noise when they notice you. That will alert other monsters in
the area, who will come to check out what the commotion was about.
%%%%
HINT_MONSTER_LEFT_LOS

$1 didn't vanish, but merely moved onto a square which you can't currently see.
It's still nearby, unless something happens to it in the short amount of time
it's out of sight.
%%%%
HINT_SEEN_ZERO_EXP_MON

That<console> $1</console> is $2. While <w>technically</w> a monster, it's
more like dungeon furniture, since it's harmless and doesn't move. If it's in
your way you can attack and kill it like other monsters, but you won't get any
experience for doing so.
%%%%
HINT_ABYSS

Uh-oh, you've wound up in the Abyss! The Abyss is a special place where you
cannot remember or map where you've been; it is filled with nasty monsters, and
you're probably going to die.

To increase your chances of survival until you can find the exit<console> (a
flickering <w>$1</w>)</console>, keep moving, don't fight any of the monsters,
and don't chase after items on the ground. If monsters are closing in, try to
use items and abilities to get away.
%%%%
HINT_SPELL_MISCAST_EFFECTS

Miscasting a spell can have nasty consequences, particularly for the more
difficult spells. Your chance of successfully casting a spell increases with
your magic skills, and can also be improved with the help of some items. Use
the <w>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_SPELLS]</w> command<localtiles> or mouse over the spell
tiles</localtiles> to check your current failure rates.
%%%%
HINT_YOU_MISCAST

You just miscast a spell.
%%%%
HINT_MISCAST_ARMOUR

Wearing heavy body armour or using a shield, especially a large one, can
severely hamper your spellcasting abilities. You can check the effect of this
by comparing the failure rates on the <w>$cmd[CMD_CAST_SPELL]\?</w> screen with
and without the item being worn.
%%%%
HINT_MISCAST_CONTAMINATION_AND_MP

If the spellcasting success chance is high (which can be checked by entering
<w>$cmd[CMD_CAST_SPELL]\?</w> or <w>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_SPELLS]</w>) then a miscast
merely means the spell is not working, along with a harmless side effect.
However, for spells with a high failure rate, there's a chance of contaminating
yourself with magical energy, plus a chance of an additional harmful side
effect. Normally this isn't a problem, since magical contamination bleeds off
over time, but if you're repeatedly contaminated in a short amount of time
you'll mutate or suffer from other ill side effects.

Note that a miscast spell will still consume the full amount of MP that a
successfully cast spell would.
%%%%
HINT_GLOWING

You've accumulated so much magical contamination that you're glowing! You
usually acquire magical contamination from using some powerful magics, like
invisibility, or from miscasting spells.
%%%%
HINT_CONTAMINATION_MILD

As long as the status only shows in grey nothing will actually happen as a
result of it, but as you continue suffusing yourself with magical contamination
you'll eventually start glowing for real, which can have nasty effects, such as
mutating you or dealing direct damage. In addition, glowing is going to make you
much more noticeable.
%%%%
HINT_CONTAMINATION_SEVERE

This normally isn't a problem as contamination slowly bleeds off on its own, but
it seems that you've accumulated so much contamination over a short amount of
time that it can have nasty effects, such as mutating you or dealing direct
damage. In addition, glowing is going to make you much more noticeable.
%%%%
HINT_YOU_RESIST

Most attacks in Crawl are defended against by your AC. Some, like fire or
draining attacks, can be further reduced by specific resistances. Other magical
effects, such as Slow or Confusion hexes, are resisted by your willpower.
You'll find items that increase both kinds of resistances.

To view your current set of resistances, <localtiles><w>right-click</w> on the
player avatar, or </localtiles>press <w>$cmd[CMD_RESISTS_SCREEN]</w>.
%%%%
HINT_CAUGHT_IN_NET

While you are held in a net, you cannot move around or engage monsters in
combat. Instead, any movement you take is counted as an attempt to struggle free
from the net.
{{
    if crawl.hints_type() == "magic" then
        return "Note that casting spells is still very much possible, as is"
               .. " using wands, scrolls and potions."
    else
        return "Note that using wands, scrolls and potions is still very much"
               .. " possible."
    end
}}
%%%%
HINT_YOU_SILENCE

While you are silenced, you cannot cast spells, read scrolls or use divine
invocations. The same is true for any monster within the effect radius. The
field of silence (recognizable by <tiles>the special-looking frame tiles</tiles>
<console>different-coloured floor squares</console>) is always centered on you
and will move along with you. The radius will gradually shrink, eventually
making you the only one affected, before the effect fades entirely.
%%%%
HINT_LOAD_SAVED_GAME

Welcome back! If it's been a while, you may want to refresh your memory.\n
{{
    local msg = "Your <w>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_INVENTORY]</w>nventory"

    if you.spell_letters() ~= nil and #you.spell_letters() > 0 then
        msg = msg .. ", your spells (<w>$cmd[CMD_CAST_SPELL]?</w>)"
    end

    if you.ability_info() ~= nil and #you.ability_info() > 0 then
        msg = msg .. ", your <w>$cmd[CMD_USE_ABILITY]</w>bilities"
    end

    if you.how_mutated(true, true, true) > 0 then
        msg = msg .. ", your set of mutations (<w>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_MUTATIONS]</w>)"
    end

    if you.god() ~= "No God" then
        msg = msg .. ", your religious standing (<w>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_RELIGION]</w>)"
    end

    msg = msg .. ", the message history (<w>$cmd[CMD_REPLAY_MESSAGES]</w>)"
    msg = msg .. ", the character overview screen (<w>$cmd[CMD_RESISTS_SCREEN]</w>)"
    msg = msg .. ", and the dungeon overview screen (<w>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_OVERMAP]</w>)"
    msg = msg .. " are good things to check.";
    return msg
}}
%%%%
HINT_AUTOPICKUP_THROWN

When stepping on items you've thrown, they will be picked up automatically.
%%%%
HINT_GAINED_SPELLCASTING

As your Spellcasting skill increases, you will be able to memorise more spells,
and will have somewhat more MP. You'll also become slightly better at casting
all kinds of spells.

Press <w>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_SKILLS]</w> <localtiles>(or click on the <w>skill
button </w>in the command panel)</localtiles>to have a look at your skills and
manage their training.
%%%%
HINT_FUMBLING_SHALLOW_WATER

Fighting in shallow water will sometimes cause you to slip and fumble your
attack. If possible, try to fight on firm ground.
%%%%
HINT_CLOUD_WARNING

Rather than step into this cloud and hurt yourself, you should either wait for a
few turns to see if it vanishes (with <w>$cmd[CMD_WAIT]</w>), or just step
around it.
%%%%
HINT_FOUND_UNKNOWN

You've found something new (but I don't know what)!
%%%%
HINT_ABILITIES_SCREEN

This screen shows your character's set of talents. You can gain new abilities
via certain items, through religion or by way of mutations. Activation of an
ability usually comes at a cost, e.g. Magic power. Press '<w>!</w>' or
'<w>?</w>' to toggle between ability selection and description.
%%%%
HINT_SKILLS_SCREEN

This screen shows the skill set of your character. The number next to the skill
is your current level, the higher the better. <w>Training</w> displays training
percentages. <w>Costs</w> displays relative training costs. <w>Targets</w>
displays skill training targets. You can toggle which skills to train by
pressing their slot letters. A <darkgrey>grey</darkgrey> skill will not be
trained and ease the training of others.
%%%%
HINT_SKILL_TRAINING

The training percentage (in <brown>brown</brown>) shows the relative amount of
the experience gained which will be used to train each skill. It is
automatically set depending on which skills you have used recently. Disabling
a skill sets the training rate to 0.
%%%%
HINT_SKILL_COSTS

The training cost (in <cyan>cyan</cyan>) shows the experience cost to raise the
given skill one level, relative to the cost of raising an aptitude zero skill
from level zero to level one.
%%%%
HINT_SKILL_TARGETS

Press the letter of a skill to set a training target. When the target is reached
a message will appear and the training of the skill will be disabled.
%%%%
HINT_SKILL_DESCRIPTIONS

This screen shows the skill set of your character. Press the letter of a skill
to read its description, or press <w>?</w> again to return to the skill
selection.
%%%%
HINT_MEMORISE_SCREEN

This screen shows the spells in your spell library. From here you can memorise
spells by selecting them, as well as view spell descriptions, search for them,
and organise them. As a conjurer, you start with five memorisable spells, and
one already memorised: Magic Dart. (To view memorised spells, you can exit this
menu and select <w>I</w>.)
%%%%
HINT_MEMORISE

A spell that isn't <darkgray>greyed out</darkgray> or <lightred>forbidden
</lightred> can be memorised right away by selecting it at this menu.
%%%%
HINT_CANNOT_MEMORISE

You cannot memorise any
{{
    if table.getn(you.spell_letters()) > 0 then
        return "more"
    end
}}
spells right now. This will change as you grow in levels and Spellcasting
proficiency.
%%%%
HINT_CAST_SPELL

To use magic, <tiles>you can <w>left mouse click</w> on the monster you wish to
target (or on your player character to cast a spell on yourself) while pressing
the <w>Control key</w>, and then select a spell from the menu. Or you can switch
to the spellcasting display by <w>clicking on the</w> corresponding <w>tab</w>.

Alternatively, </tiles>you can press <w>$cmd[CMD_CAST_SPELL]</w> and choose a
spell, e.g. <w>a</w> (check with <w>?</w>). For attack spells:
%%%%
# target mode hint used for attack spells and ranged weapons
HINT_TARGET_MODE

You'll then be taken to target mode with the nearest monster or previous target
already targeted. You can also cycle through all hostile monsters in sight with
<w>+</w> or <w>-</w>. Once you're aiming at the correct monster, simply hit
<w>f</w>, <w>Enter</w> or <w>.</w> to shoot at it. If you miss, <w>$1</w> fires
at the same target again.
%%%%
HINT_WEAPON_HAS_ABILITY

When wielded, some weapons (such as this one) offer certain abilities you can
activate.
%%%%
HINT_ACTIVATE_ABILITY_ITEM_EQUIPPED

To do this, enter the ability menu with <w>$cmd[CMD_USE_ABILITY]</w>, and then
choose the corresponding ability. Note that such an activation attempt,
especially by the untrained, is likely to fail.
%%%%
HINT_ACTIVATE_ABILITY_WEAPON_NOT_WIELDED

To do this, first <w>$cmd[CMD_WIELD_WEAPON]</w>ield it, then enter the ability
menu with <w>$cmd[CMD_USE_ABILITY]</w>, and then choose the corresponding
ability. Note that such an activation attempt, especially by the untrained, is
likely to fail.
%%%%
HINT_ACTIVATE_ABILITY_ARMOUR_NOT_WORN

To do this, first <w>$cmd[CMD_WEAR_ARMOUR]</w>ear it, then enter the ability
menu with <w>$cmd[CMD_USE_ABILITY]</w>, and then choose the corresponding
ability. Note that such an activation attempt, especially by the untrained, is
likely to fail.
%%%%
HINT_ACTIVATE_ABILITY_JEWELLERY_NOT_WORN

To do this, first <w>$cmd[CMD_WEAR_JEWELLERY]</w>ut it on, then enter the
ability menu with <w>$cmd[CMD_USE_ABILITY]</w>, and then choose the
corresponding ability. Note that such an activation attempt, especially by the
untrained, is likely to fail.
%%%%
HINT_THROW_INVENTORY_ITEM

To do this, press <w>$cmd[CMD_FIRE]</w> to fire, then <w>$1</w> for this item.
%%%%
HINT_THROW_GROUND_ITEM

To do this, press <w>$cmd[CMD_FIRE]</w> to fire, then select this item.
%%%%
HINT_WEAPON_HAS_RESIST

This weapon offers its wearer protection from certain sources. For an overview
of your resistances (among other things) press <w>$cmd[CMD_RESISTS_SCREEN]</w>
<tiles> or click on your avatar with the <w>right mouse button</w></tiles>.
%%%%
HINT_WIELD_WEAPON

You can wield this weapon with <w>$cmd[CMD_WIELD_WEAPON]</w>, or use
<w>$cmd[CMD_WEAPON_SWAP]</w> to switch between the weapons in slot a and b.
(Use <w>$cmd[CMD_ADJUST_INVENTORY]i</w> to adjust item slots.)
%%%%
HINT_WEAPON_SKILL

However, you've been training in <w>$1</w> for a while, so maybe you should
continue training that rather than <w>$2</w>. (Press
<w>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_SKILLS]</w> to see the skill management screen for the
actual numbers.)
%%%%
HINT_ATTACK_WITH_RANGED_WEAPON

To attack a monster, <tiles><w>left mouse click</w> on the monster.\nTo fire a
ranged weapon using the keyboard, </tiles>press <w>$cmd[CMD_PRIMARY_ATTACK]</w>.
%%%%
HINT_ATTACK_WITH_MELEE_WEAPON

To attack a monster, you can simply walk into it.
%%%%
# i18n note: $1 can be singular or plural
HINT_THROWABLE

$1 can be <w>$cmd[CMD_FIRE]</w>ired without the use of a launcher.
%%%%
HINT_CANNOT_WEAR_HELMET

Because of your horns you cannot wear helmets. (Press
<w>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_MUTATIONS]</w> to see a list of your mutations and innate
abilities.
%%%%
HINT_CANNOT_WEAR_BARDING

Only nagas and gale centaurs can wear barding.
%%%%
HINT_EQUIP_UNEQUIP_ARMOUR

You can wear pieces of armour with <w>$cmd[CMD_WEAR_ARMOUR]</w> and take them
off again with <w>$cmd[CMD_REMOVE_ARMOUR]</w><tiles>, or, alternatively, simply
click on their tiles to perform either action</tiles>.
%%%%
HINT_ARMOUR_HINDERS_CASTING

Note that body armour with a high encumbrance rating may hinder your ability to
cast spells. Light armour such as robes and leather armour will be generally
safe for any aspiring spellcaster.
%%%%
HINT_SHIELD_HINDERS_CASTING

Note that shields will hinder your ability to cast spells, until you've gained
enough Shields skill to remove the penalty.
%%%%
HINT_NO_OFFHAND_WITH_MOST_LAUNCHERS

Note that many ranged weapons are two handed and so cannot be used with an
offhand item.
%%%%
HINT_UNUSUAL_EQUIPMENT

Weapons and armour that have unusual descriptions like this are much more likely
to be of higher enchantment or have special properties, good or bad.
%%%%
HINT_ARMOUR_HAS_RESIST

This armour offers its wearer protection from certain sources. For an overview
of your resistances (among other things) press <w>$cmd[CMD_RESISTS_SCREEN]</w>
<tiles> or click on your avatar with the <w>right mouse button</w></tiles>.
%%%%
HINT_ARMOUR_HAS_ABILITY

When worn, some types of armour (such as this one) offer certain abilities you
can activate with <w>$cmd[CMD_USE_ABILITY]</w>.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_WAND

The magic within can be unleashed by evoking (<w>$cmd[CMD_EVOKE]</w>) it.
<tiles> Alternatively, you can 1) <w>left mouse click</w> on the monster you
wish to target (or your player character to target yourself) while pressing
<w>$1</w> and pick the wand from the menu, or 2) <w>left mouse click</w> on the
wand tile and then <w>left mouse click</w> on your target.</tiles>
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_SCROLL

Press <w>$cmd[CMD_READ]</w> to read this scroll<tiles> or simply click on it
with your <w>left mouse button</w></tiles>.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_JEWELLERY

Jewellery can be <w>$cmd[CMD_WEAR_JEWELLERY]</w>ut on or
<w>$cmd[CMD_REMOVE_JEWELLERY]</w>emoved again<tiles>, though in Tiles, either
can be done by clicking on the item in your inventory</tiles>.
%%%%
HINT_JEWELLERY_HAS_RESIST

This item offers its wearer protection from certain sources. For an
overview of your resistances (among other things) press
<w>$cmd[CMD_RESISTS_SCREEN]</w><tiles> or click on your avatar with the
<w>right mouse button</w></tiles>.
%%%%
HINT_JEWELLERY_HAS_ABILITY

When worn, some types of jewellery (such as this one) offer certain
<w>$cmd[CMD_USE_ABILITY]</w>bilities you can activate.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_POTION

Press <w>$cmd[CMD_QUAFF] to quaff this potion</w><tiles>, or simply click on
it with your <w>left mouse button</w></tiles>.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_MANUAL

A manual can greatly help you in training a skill. After you pick one up, the
skill in question will be trained more efficiently and will level up faster
until you exhaust the manual's contents.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_SPELLBOOK

You can pick up a spellbook to add its spells to your spell library. (View your
spell library with <w>$cmd[CMD_MEMORISE_SPELL]</w>.)
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_CORPSE

Skeletons and corpses can be used as components for certain necromantic spells.
Apart from that, they are largely useless.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_MAGICAL_STAFF

This staff can enhance your spellcasting, making spells of its related spell
school more powerful.
%%%%
HINT_MAGICAL_STAFF_HAS_RESISTANCE

It also offers its wielder protection from certain sources. For an overview of
your resistances (among other things) press <w>$cmd[CMD_RESISTS_SCREEN]</w>
<tiles> or click on your avatar with the <w>right mouse button</w></tiles>.
%%%%
HINT_MAGICAL_STAFF_WITH_TROG

Seeing how Trog frowns upon the use of magic, this staff will be of little use
to you and you might just as well <w>$cmd[CMD_DROP]</w>rop it now.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_MISCELLANEOUS_ITEM

Miscellaneous items sometimes harbour magical powers that can be harnessed by
evoking the item with <w>$cmd[CMD_EVOKE]</w>.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_TRAP_PLATE

These nasty constructions can cause a range of unpleasant effects. You won't be
able to avoid tripping traps by flying over them; their magic construction will
cause them to be triggered anyway.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_TRAP_SHAFT

The dungeon contains a number of natural obstacles such as shafts, which lead
one to three levels down. Once you know the shaft is there, you can safely step
over it.\nIf you want to jump down there, use <w>$cmd[CMD_GO_DOWNSTAIRS]</w> to
do so. Be warned that getting back here might be difficult.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_TRAP_WEB

Some areas of the dungeon, such as the Spider Nest, may be strewn with giant
webs that may ensnare you for a short time. Insects, oozes and incorporeal
entities can navigate the webs safely.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_DOWNSTAIRS

You can enter the next (deeper) level by following them down
(<w>$cmd[CMD_GO_DOWNSTAIRS]</w>). To get back to this level again, press
<w>$cmd[CMD_GO_UPSTAIRS]</w> while standing on the upstairs.<tiles> In Tiles,
you can achieve the same, in either direction, by clicking the <w>left mouse
button</w>.</tiles>
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_UNKNOWN_STAIRS

You have not yet passed through this particular set of stairs.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_DUNGEON_EXIT

These stairs lead out of the dungeon. Following them will end the game. The
only way to win is to transport the fabled Orb of Zot outside.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_UPSTAIRS

You can enter the previous (shallower) level by following these up
(<w>$cmd[CMD_GO_UPSTAIRS]</w>). This is ideal for retreating or finding a safe
resting spot, since the previous level will have less monsters, and monsters on
this level can't follow you up unless they're standing right next to you. To
get back to this level again, press <w>$cmd[CMD_GO_DOWNSTAIRS]</w> while
standing on the downstairs.<tiles> In Tiles, you can perform either action
simply by clicking the <w>left mouse button</w> instead.</tiles>
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_ESCAPE_HATCH

Escape hatches can be used to quickly leave a level with
<w>$cmd[CMD_GO_UPSTAIRS]</w> and <w>$cmd[CMD_GO_DOWNSTAIRS]</w>, respectively.
Note that you will usually be unable to return right away.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_CLOSED_DOOR

To avoid accidentally opening a door you'd rather remain closed during travel
or autoexplore, you can mark it with an exclusion from the map view
(<w>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_MAP]</w>) with
<w>$cmd[CMD_MAP_EXCLUDE_AREA]$cmd[CMD_MAP_EXCLUDE_AREA]</w> while your cursor
is on the square in question. Such an exclusion will prevent autotravel from
ever entering that grid until you remove the exclusion with another press of
<w>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_MAP]$cmd[CMD_MAP_EXCLUDE_AREA]</w>.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_ALTAR_ATHEIST

This is your chance to join a religion! In general, the gods will help their
followers, bestowing powers of all sorts upon them, but many of them demand a
life of dedication, constant tributes or entertainment in return.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_FADED_ALTAR_ATHEIST

This particular altar is so ancient that you cannot make out which god it is
dedicated to! Converting here by pressing <w>$cmd[CMD_GO_DOWNSTAIRS]</w> while
standing on the altar will enter you into service of a random god, who will
grant you some additional piety in thanks.
%%%%
# $1 = altar god
HINT_DESCRIBE_NONFADED_ALTAR_ATHEIST

You can get information about <w>$1</w> by pressing
<w>$cmd[CMD_GO_DOWNSTAIRS]</w> while standing on the altar. Before taking up
the responding faith you'll be asked for confirmation.
%%%%
# $1 = player's current god
HINT_DESCRIBE_FADED_ALTAR

This particular altar is so ancient that you cannot make out which god it is
dedicated to, and $1 probably won't like it if you switch allegiance. If you
want to take the risk, you can convert here by pressing
<w>$cmd[CMD_GO_DOWNSTAIRS]</w> while standing on the altar. Doing so will enter
you into service of a random god, who will grant you some additional piety in
thanks.
%%%%
# $1 = player's current god, $2 = altar god
HINT_DESCRIBE_NONFADED_ALTAR

$1 probably won't like it if you switch allegiance, but having a look won't
hurt: to get information on <w>$2</w>, press <w>$cmd[CMD_GO_DOWNSTAIRS]</w>
while standing on the altar. Before taking up the responding faith (and
abandoning your current one!) you'll be asked for confirmation.\nTo see your
current standing with $1 press <w>$cmd[CMD_DISPLAY_RELIGION]</w>
<tiles>, or click with your <w>right mouse button</w> on your avatar while
pressing <w>Shift</w></tiles>.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_BRANCH_ENTRY

An entryway into one of the many dungeon side branches in Crawl.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_BRANCH_ENTRY_DANGEROUS

Beware, sometimes these can be deadly!
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_HARMLESS_CLOUD_SINGULAR

$1 is harmless.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_HARMLESS_CLOUD_PLURAL

$1 are harmless.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_HARMFUL_CLOUD_SINGULAR

$1 is probably dangerous, and you should stay out of it if you can.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_HARMFUL_CLOUD_PLURAL

$1 are probably dangerous, and you should stay out of them if you can.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_CURRENTLY_HARMLESS_CLOUD_SINGULAR

$1 is currently harmless, but that could change at some point. Check the
overview screen (<w>$cmd[CMD_RESISTS_SCREEN]</w>) to view your resistances.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_CURRENTLY_HARMLESS_CLOUD_PLURAL

$1 are currently harmless, but that could change at some point. Check the
overview screen (<w>$cmd[CMD_RESISTS_SCREEN]</w>) to view your resistances.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_OPAQUE_CLOUD

This cloud is opaque. If two or more opaque clouds are between you and a square,
you won't be able to see anything in that square.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_UNIQUE_MONSTER

Did you think you were the only adventurer in the dungeon? Well, you thought
wrong! These unique adversaries often possess skills that normal monsters
wouldn't, so be careful.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_PLAYER_GHOST

The ghost of a deceased adventurer, it would like nothing better than to send
you the same way.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_NASTY_MONSTER

This monster appears to be really dangerous!
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_TOUGH_MONSTER

This monster appears to be quite dangerous!
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_BERSERKED_MONSTER

A berserking monster is bloodthirsty and fighting madly. Such a blood rage
makes it particularly dangerous!
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_FRIENDLY_MONSTER

Friendly monsters will follow you around and attempt to aid you in battle. You
can order nearby allies by talking to them (<w>$cmd[CMD_SHOUT]</w>).
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_TEMPORARILY_FRIENDLY_MONSTER

However, it is only <w>temporarily</w> friendly, and will become dangerous
again when this friendliness wears off.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_DANGEROUS_UNAWARE_MONSTER

You can easily mark its square as dangerous to avoid accidentally entering into
its field of view when using auto-explore or auto-travel. To do so, enter
targeting mode with <w>$cmd[CMD_LOOK_AROUND]</w> and then press
<w>$cmd[CMD_MAP_EXCLUDE_AREA]</w> when your cursor is hovering over the
monster's grid. Doing so will mark this grid and all surrounding ones within a
radius of 8 as "excluded" ones that explore or travel modes won't enter.
%%%%
HINT_RUN_AWAY

This might be a good time to run away.
%%%%
HINT_RUN_AWAY_OR_BERSERK

This might be a good time to run away or apply your Berserk <w>a</w>bility.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_UNAWARE_MONSTER

Apparently it has not noticed you - yet. Note that you do not have to engage
every monster you meet. Sometimes, discretion is the better part of valour.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_DISTRACTED_MONSTER

Apparently it has been distracted by something. You could use this opportunity
to sneak up on this monster - or to sneak away.
%%%%
HINT_DESCRIBE_UNREMARKABLE_MONSTER

This monster doesn't appear to have any resistances or susceptibilities. It
cannot fly and is of average speed. Examining other, possibly more high-level
monsters can give important clues as to how to deal with them.
%%%%
