LambdaHack-0.9.3.1: GameDefinition/InGameHelp.txt
This is a snapshot of in-game help, rendered with default config file.
For more general gameplay information see
https://github.com/LambdaHack/LambdaHack/blob/master/GameDefinition/PLAYING.md
Minimal cheat sheet for casual play.
Walk throughout a level with mouse or numeric keypad (left diagram below),
or with its compact laptop replacement (middle) or the Vi editor keys (right)
selectable in config.ui.ini. Run until disturbed with Shift or Control.
Go-to with LMB (left mouse button). Run collectively via S-LMB (holding Shift).
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In aiming mode, the same keys (and mouse) move the x-hair (aiming crosshair).
Press `KP_5` (`5` on keypad) to wait, bracing for impact, which reduces any
damage taken and prevents displacement by foes. Press `C-KP_5` (the same key
with Control) to lurk 0.1 of a turn, without bracing and `S-KP_5` (with Shift)
or `%` to yell/yawn, taunting and waking up enemies/yourself. Displace enemies
by running into them with Shift/Control or S-LMB. Search, open, descend and
attack by bumping into walls, doors, stairs and enemies. The best melee weapon
is automatically chosen from your equipment and from among your body parts.
The following commands, joined with the basic set above,
let you accomplish anything in the game, though
not necessarily with the fewest keystrokes. You can also
play the game exclusively with a mouse, or both mouse
and keyboard. (See the ending help screens for mouse commands.)
Lastly, you can select a command with arrows or mouse directly
from the help screen or the dashboard and execute it on the spot.
keys command
E manage equipment of the leader
g or , grab item(s)
ESC open main menu/finish aiming
RET or INS open dashboard/accept target
SPACE clear messages and show history
S-TAB cycle among all party members
KP_* or ! cycle x-hair among enemies
KP_/ or / cycle x-hair among items
c close door
+ swerve the aiming line
Here is the complete list of commands from the snapshot of in-game help.
For more general gameplay information see
https://github.com/LambdaHack/LambdaHack/blob/master/GameDefinition/PLAYING.md
Item menu commands.
keys command
g or , grab item(s)
d or . drop item(s)
f fling projectile
C-f auto-fling and keep choice
a apply consumable
C-a apply and keep choice
p or i pack item
e equip item
s stash and share item
Note how lower case item commands (pack an item, equip, stash)
let you move items into a particular item store.
Remaining item-related commands.
keys command
E manage equipment of the leader
P or I manage inventory pack of the leader
S manage the shared party stash
G manage items on the ground
A manage all owned items
@ describe organs of the leader
# show skill summary of the leader
^ sort items by kind and rolled aspects
~ display known lore
Note how upper case item commands (manage Pack, Equipment,
Stash, etc.) let you view and organize items within
a particular item store. Once a menu is opened, you can
switch stores at will, so each of the commands only
determines the starting item store. Each store
is accessible from the dashboard, as well.
All terrain exploration and alteration commands.
keys command
TAB cycle among party members on the level
S-TAB cycle among all party members
c close door
C-c open or close or alter
= select (or deselect) party member
_ deselect (or select) all on the level
; go to x-hair for 25 steps
: run to x-hair collectively for 25 steps
x explore nearest unknown spot
X autoexplore 25 times
R rest (wait 25 times)
C-R heed (lurk 0.1 turns 100 times)
0, 1 ... 6 pick a particular actor as the new leader
Aiming commands.
keys command
ESC open main menu/finish aiming
RET or INS open dashboard/accept target
KP_* or ! cycle x-hair among enemies
KP_/ or / cycle x-hair among items
+ swerve the aiming line
- unswerve the aiming line
\ cycle aiming modes
C-? set x-hair to nearest unknown spot
C-/ set x-hair to nearest item
C-{ set x-hair to nearest upstairs
C-} set x-hair to nearest dnstairs
< move aiming one level up
> move aiming one level down
BACKSPACE clear chosen item and x-hair
Mouse overview.
Screen area and UI mode (exploration/aiming) determine
mouse click effects. First, we give an overview
of effects of each button over the game map area.
The list includes not only left and right buttons, but also
the optional middle mouse button (MMB) and the mouse wheel,
which is also used over menus, to page-scroll them.
(For mice without RMB, one can use Control key with LMB.)
Next we show mouse button effects per screen area,
in exploration mode and (if different) in aiming mode.
keys command
LMB go to pointer for 25 steps/fling at enemy
S-LMB run to pointer collectively for 25 steps/fling at enemy
RMB or C-LMB start aiming at enemy under pointer
C-RMB open or close or alter at pointer
MMB snap x-hair to floor under pointer
WHEEL-UP swerve the aiming line
WHEEL-DN unswerve the aiming line
Mouse in exploration and aiming modes.
exploration LMB (left mouse button) RMB (right mouse button)
message line clear messages and show history display help
leader on map grab item(s) drop item(s)
party on map pick new leader on screen select party member on screen
the map area go to pointer for 25 steps set x-hair to enemy
level number move aiming one level up move aiming one level down
level caption open dashboard open main menu
percent seen explore nearest unknown spot autoexplore 25 times
x-hair info cycle x-hair among enemies cycle x-hair among items
party roster pick new leader on screen select party member on screen
Calm value yell/yawn yell/yawn
HP gauge rest (wait 25 times) heed (lurk 0.1 turns 100 times)
HP Value wait a turn, bracing for impact lurk 0.1 of a turn
leader info auto-fling and keep choice clear chosen item and x-hair
aiming mode LMB (left mouse button) RMB (right mouse button)
the map area fling at enemy under pointer snap x-hair to enemy
level caption accept target cancel aiming
percent seen set x-hair to nearest upstairs set x-hair to nearest dnstairs
Assorted commands.
keys command
SPACE clear messages and show history
F12 open dashboard
? display help
F1 display help immediately
v voice again the recorded commands
V voice recorded commands 100 times
C-v voice recorded commands 1000 times
C-V voice recorded commands 25 times
' start recording commands
C-S save game backup
C-P print screen
% yell/yawn