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| − | '''Vulture' | + | '''Vulture''' is an isometric [[graphical user interface]] for [[NetHack]] and [[SLASH'EM]]. The Vulture project continues the abandoned [[Falcon's Eye]] project and is maintained by Clive Crous. |
| − | Vulture | + | Vulture is an answer to anyone who believes that the interface of NetHack is too primitive. Vulture contains comparatively lavish graphics and also boasts background music and sound effects. |
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| + | Vulture was previously known as '''Vulture's Eye''' and '''Vulture's Claw''', for [[NetHack]] and [[SLASH'EM]], respectively, with '''Vulture's''' encompassing both projects. Clive Crous has renamed the project as simply "Vulture" to reflect its forthcoming embrace of [[UnNetHack]] and [[SporkHack]]. | ||
==Rotated perspective== | ==Rotated perspective== | ||
| − | In contrast to other interfaces, Vulture | + | In contrast to other interfaces, Vulture rotates the entire map by forty-five degrees. North in traditional interfaces becomes northwest in Vulture. To make a diagonal move (across the corner of a [[square]]) with the [[number_pad]], you would press {{kbd|7931}} for traditional interfaces but {{kbd|8624}} for Vulture. |
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
| − | The [http://www.darkarts.co.za/vulture/downloads download page] provides Vulture | + | The [http://www.darkarts.co.za/vulture/downloads download page] provides Vulture in three forms: an installer for Microsoft Windows, an installer for Mac OS X, and source code for multiple platforms. The distribution is not a patch; it includes a copy of NetHack or SLASH'EM, with modifications to support Vulture. |
| − | To install Vulture | + | To install Vulture for Unix, you'll have to fetch the source code and compile it. To compile it, you will need to have libpng, SDL, GNU make, and a compiler (such as gcc). There is also a precompiled version for the Nokia N900 Phone & Internet Tablet available through the Maemo Program Manager. |
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Vulture's development moved from Darcs to Subversion sometime between the 2.1.0 and 2.1.1 releases. It moved from Subversion to Git sometime between the 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 releases. | Vulture's development moved from Darcs to Subversion sometime between the 2.1.0 and 2.1.1 releases. It moved from Subversion to Git sometime between the 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 releases. | ||
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| + | Sometime after 2.1.2, Vulture's was renamed to Vulture. | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Revision as of 07:36, 19 March 2011
Vulture is an isometric graphical user interface for NetHack and SLASH'EM. The Vulture project continues the abandoned Falcon's Eye project and is maintained by Clive Crous.
Vulture is an answer to anyone who believes that the interface of NetHack is too primitive. Vulture contains comparatively lavish graphics and also boasts background music and sound effects.
Vulture was previously known as Vulture's Eye and Vulture's Claw, for NetHack and SLASH'EM, respectively, with Vulture's encompassing both projects. Clive Crous has renamed the project as simply "Vulture" to reflect its forthcoming embrace of UnNetHack and SporkHack.
Rotated perspective
In contrast to other interfaces, Vulture rotates the entire map by forty-five degrees. North in traditional interfaces becomes northwest in Vulture. To make a diagonal move (across the corner of a square) with the number_pad, you would press 7931 for traditional interfaces but 8624 for Vulture.
Distribution
The download page provides Vulture in three forms: an installer for Microsoft Windows, an installer for Mac OS X, and source code for multiple platforms. The distribution is not a patch; it includes a copy of NetHack or SLASH'EM, with modifications to support Vulture.
To install Vulture for Unix, you'll have to fetch the source code and compile it. To compile it, you will need to have libpng, SDL, GNU make, and a compiler (such as gcc). There is also a precompiled version for the Nokia N900 Phone & Internet Tablet available through the Maemo Program Manager.
History
Vulture's 2.0.0 was released in April 2006. This release was an involved rewrite of the old core. The game now works with true transparency, 24-bit color, and relies extensively on SDL for its core drawing routines.
Vulture's 2.1.1 was released in 12 January 2008. New in 2.1.1:
- Vulture's Claw receives an update from SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2 to SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F3.
- Vulture's now supports the vi keys, previously number_pad was always on.
- Other "bug and performance fixing".
Vulture's 2.1.2 was released in 15 July 2008. Quest levels now load properly in the Windows version.
Vulture's development moved from Darcs to Subversion sometime between the 2.1.0 and 2.1.1 releases. It moved from Subversion to Git sometime between the 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 releases.
Sometime after 2.1.2, Vulture's was renamed to Vulture.
External Links
