Jun 7, 2012

Vi Keys Work Now, Honest (DfC v1.2.1 Released)

Every sensible programmer knows one should not repeat himself by writing (or rather, copy-pasting in this case) the same code multiple times. But since I was in a hurry with Drakefire Chasm, I didn't bother doing all the stuff properly, and had multiple places taking input separately. And so, incorrect vi keys in the first function were copied all over the place.

And that one mistake keeps surfacing. I fixed stuff twice already but still there was one function making things awkard for vi key users. Or maybe I did it just to see how many people actually use them!

Regardless, the vi keys should now be working properly for real. Updated version available at the same place: https://sites.google.com/site/dwcroguelikes/

Also, I heard that lava had blocked the way of someone's blue/green dragon. This is intended even if it's not fair. However, lava becomes less lethal for blues and greens later on. A great wyrm (in full health) can spend multiple turns in lava before burning to death. This of course isn't obvious at all since it's not told anywhere. But now you know...

Changelog for v1.2.1:

Fixes and tweaks:
   * The vi keys are now correct for everything (Thanks, clouded)
   * Targeting commands were not using current dragon's color theme
   * Walkmode's functionality should now be slightly more apparent

4 comments:

  1. Thanks for the bugfix! I managed to get my first win with a green dragon using cone breath. Bite seems absolutely crucial for the last fight, you take so much damage trying to step on corpses otherwise. I took cone breath for that fight too, ball seemed too weak for it. Noxious vapours seemed extremely important also. Again, thanks - I love the game. :)

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  2. Okay, so I have played dfc about twenty times. I keep getting insta-killed. I could use some tips on this game. Am I just bad at the game, or are there strategies that can help me?
    PLEASE HELP ME!! I COULD REALLY USE IT!!
    Also, are there any rougelikes that you recommend for me, the lame-o gamer, to play? I've been trying to find some, but I can't find any good ones. I'm trying to get back into DoomRL after not playing it for three months, but it's difficult. I also tried Rings of Valor, but that was IMPOSSIBLE TO FIGURE OUT!!!!! Don't even get me started on that.
    BUT PLEASE CAN YOU HELP MEEEEEE????!!!!

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    1. Try brogue https://sites.google.com/site/broguegame/

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    2. Try Cataclysm http://whalesdev.com/

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