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There are 8 cardinal '''directions''' in NetHack. You can use either the number keys or the vi-keys:
 
There are 8 cardinal '''directions''' in NetHack. You can use either the number keys or the vi-keys:
  
If you have a number pad on your keyboard, you can turn on the num lock and set <tt>[[number_pad]]:1</tt> in your [[options]] to use the keys for directions and movement:
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Set <tt>[[number_pad]]:1</tt> in your [[options]] to use the number keys for directions and movement:
 
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Whichever you set, the arrow keys can always be used.
  
 
Whenever you are prompted for a direction, you can also use the following:
 
Whenever you are prompted for a direction, you can also use the following:

Revision as of 15:12, 3 September 2011

There are 8 cardinal directions in NetHack. You can use either the number keys or the vi-keys:

Set number_pad:1 in your options to use the number keys for directions and movement:

7 8 9
4 6
1 2 3

To use the vi-keys for directions or movement, set number_pad:0 in your options:

y k u
h l
b j n

Whichever you set, the arrow keys can always be used.

Whenever you are prompted for a direction, you can also use the following:

  • upwards, <
  • downward, >
  • towards yourself, s or .