NetHack Hint #1: Don’t Hold Keys

Since I’ve become addicted to NetHack, an old text-based RPG, I decided that i should spread parts of my discoveries.

Press or push keys–never hold them. If you want to search for hidden doors, use n20s (or just 20s if you’re not using numpad). This way, if you are disturbed, the search will end and you will regain control of your character. If you had held s down, a newt could have come and eaten you while you were letting go of the key. One problem is when monsters who will not attack you are around, such as unaligned unicorns. In that case, you’ll just have to be patient. Or kill the unicorn.

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