Far look - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom at 22:54, 20 October 2021

2021-10-20T22:54:42Z

Umbire the Phantom at 04:21, 17 October 2021

2021-10-17T04:21:33Z

Paxed: no merge

2019-03-29T14:02:18Z

no merge

Paxed: /* Usage */ link to targeting

2019-03-29T14:02:01Z

‎Usage: link to targeting

Paxed: maybe merge w targeting?

2019-03-23T10:53:41Z

maybe merge w targeting?

Paxed: minor 3.6.1 update, still more to do

2019-03-23T10:51:29Z

minor 3.6.1 update, still more to do

Phol ende wodan: Update to 3.6.0, link to new near look article

2017-01-01T17:33:49Z

Update to 3.6.0, link to new near look article

ChasonBot at 06:32, 19 December 2015

2015-12-19T06:32:49Z

Scorchgeek: grammar ("reseting to you position"); incorrect info about jumping to dungeon features; another way to avoid encyclopedia prompt

2013-02-24T02:42:08Z

grammar ("reseting to you position"); incorrect info about jumping to dungeon features; another way to avoid encyclopedia prompt

Tahc: {{Keyboard Commands}}

2012-09-02T12:25:53Z

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 {{Keyboard Commands}}
-The [[semicolon]], {{kbd|;}}, is the [[far look]] [[commands|command]].  It is used to look at a [[square]] other than the one [[you]] are standing on.  To look at the square where you are standing, use the [[near look]] ({{kbd|:}}) command. Far look does not allow you to see what is actually on that square, only what you ''think'' you see. This means you won't get information about undetected monsters or traps, and if an item has been moved since you last had line of sight to the area, you can still use far look on that item's symbol. However, it will treat remembered objects that have been moved as [[Blindness#Object_appearances|unseen]], displaying "a wand" instead of "a wand of lightning named empty". Because of this, far look generally gives more accurate information about something when you have direct line of sight.
+The '''far look''' [[command]] is a feature in ''[[NetHack]]'', used by pressing the [[semicolon]] key ({{kbd|;}}), and lets you look at a [[square]] other than the one [[you]] are standing on.
-Using far look can help identify what a particular [[ASCII]] symbol represents, and will often give useful information about specific objects you select (especially creatures).  This can help determine if a [[monster]] is [[peaceful]] or [[tame]], for instance.  In the case of monsters that are beyond your normal field of vision, but still detected, it will tell you what detection method is being used (like [[telepathy]] or [[infravision]]).  You can also tell if you have [[call]]ed a creature by a particular name, which is handy for sorting out similar [[pet]]s.
+==Description==
-If you don't want the cursor resetting to your position, you should use the {{kbd|/}} command instead, and unset the [[Options#help|help option]] to avoid the prompt for the encyclopedia entry (or press {{kbd|,}} instead of {{kbd|.}} or {{kbd|;}}).
+Choosing a square with a symbol present gives information about what the symbol can represent and what it actually is, such as:
   +     a spellbook or closed door (closed door)
 ... versus ...
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   d     a dog or other canine (jackal) [seen:normal vision, infravision]
-The [[what is]] {{kbd|/}} and [[travel]] {{kbd|_}} commands make use of the same cursor select mechanic as the far look command.
+Far look will only inform you about a square if a symbol is present.
-== Options ==
+Far look is used to identify what a particular [[ASCII]] symbol represents, and often gives useful information about specific objects. A far-looked [[monster]] is denoted as [[peaceful]] or [[tame]] if applicable, and is otherwise hostile (as shown in the example above) - it will also display any name you have [[call]]ed them, which is handy for sorting out similar [[pet]]s. In the case of monsters that are beyond the normal field of vision, but still detected, it will tell you what detection method is being used (e.g., [[telepathy]] or [[infravision]]).
 There are several [[option]]s that change the behaviour of farlook:
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 * whatis_moveskip
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 The [[semicolon]], {{kbd|;}}, is the [[far look]] [[commands|command]].  It is used to look at a [[square]] other than the one [[you]] are standing on.  To look at the square where you are standing, use the [[near look]] ({{kbd|:}}) command. Far look does not allow you to see what is actually on that square, only what you ''think'' you see. This means you won't get information about undetected monsters or traps, and if an item has been moved since you last had line of sight to the area, you can still use far look on that item's symbol. However, it will treat remembered objects that have been moved as [[Blindness#Object_appearances|unseen]], displaying "a wand" instead of "a wand of lightning named empty". Because of this, far look generally gives more accurate information about something when you have direct line of sight.
-Using far look can help identify what a particular [[ASCII|ASCII symbol]] represents, and will often give useful information about specific objects you select (especially creatures).  This can help determine if a [[monster]] is [[peaceful]] or [[tame]], for instance.  In the case of monsters that are beyond your normal field of vision, but still detected, it will tell you what detection method is being used (like [[telepathy]] or [[infravision]]).  You can also tell if you have [[call]]ed a creature by a particular name, which is handy for sorting out similar [[pet]]s.
+Using far look can help identify what a particular [[ASCII]] symbol represents, and will often give useful information about specific objects you select (especially creatures).  This can help determine if a [[monster]] is [[peaceful]] or [[tame]], for instance.  In the case of monsters that are beyond your normal field of vision, but still detected, it will tell you what detection method is being used (like [[telepathy]] or [[infravision]]).  You can also tell if you have [[call]]ed a creature by a particular name, which is handy for sorting out similar [[pet]]s.
 If you don't want the cursor resetting to your position, you should use the {{kbd|/}} command instead, and unset the [[Options#help|help option]] to avoid the prompt for the encyclopedia entry (or press {{kbd|,}} instead of {{kbd|.}} or {{kbd|;}}).

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	{{Keyboard Commands}}		{{Keyboard Commands}}
	The [[semicolon]], {{kbd\|;}}, is the [[far look]] [[commands\|command]]. It is used to look at a [[square]] other than the one [[you]] are standing on. To look at the square where you are standing, use the [[near look]] ({{kbd\|:}}) command. Far look does not allow you to see what is actually on that square, only what you ''think'' you see. This means you won't get information about undetected monsters or traps, and if an item has been moved since you last had line of sight to the area, you can still use far look on that item's symbol. However, it will treat remembered objects that have been moved as [[Blindness#Object_appearances\|unseen]], displaying "a wand" instead of "a wand of lightning named empty". Because of this, far look generally gives more accurate information about something when you have direct line of sight.		The [[semicolon]], {{kbd\|;}}, is the [[far look]] [[commands\|command]]. It is used to look at a [[square]] other than the one [[you]] are standing on. To look at the square where you are standing, use the [[near look]] ({{kbd\|:}}) command. Far look does not allow you to see what is actually on that square, only what you ''think'' you see. This means you won't get information about undetected monsters or traps, and if an item has been moved since you last had line of sight to the area, you can still use far look on that item's symbol. However, it will treat remembered objects that have been moved as [[Blindness#Object_appearances\|unseen]], displaying "a wand" instead of "a wand of lightning named empty". Because of this, far look generally gives more accurate information about something when you have direct line of sight.

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 == Usage ==
-When you press {{kbd|;}}, you will be prompted to "<tt>pick an object.</tt>"  Pressing {{kbd|?}} gives the following advice:
+When you press {{kbd|;}}, you will be prompted to "<tt>pick an object.</tt>"
- Use '4', '2', '8', '6' to move the cursor to an unknown object.
+See [[Targeting]] for more in-depth description of how to target with the cursor.
 Choosing a location gives information about the symbol there, such as:

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	{{Keyboard Commands}}		{{Keyboard Commands}}
	The [[semicolon]], {{kbd\|;}}, is the [[far look]] [[commands\|command]]. It is used to look at a [[square]] other than the one [[you]] are standing on. To look at the square where you are standing, use the [[near look]] ({{kbd\|:}}) command. Far look does not allow you to see what is actually on that square, only what you ''think'' you see. This means you won't get information about undetected monsters or traps, and if an item has been moved since you last had line of sight to the area, you can still use far look on that item's symbol. However, it will treat remembered objects that have been moved as [[Blindness#Object_appearances\|unseen]], displaying "a wand" instead of "a wand of lightning named empty". Because of this, far look generally gives more accurate information about something when you have direct line of sight.		The [[semicolon]], {{kbd\|;}}, is the [[far look]] [[commands\|command]]. It is used to look at a [[square]] other than the one [[you]] are standing on. To look at the square where you are standing, use the [[near look]] ({{kbd\|:}}) command. Far look does not allow you to see what is actually on that square, only what you ''think'' you see. This means you won't get information about undetected monsters or traps, and if an item has been moved since you last had line of sight to the area, you can still use far look on that item's symbol. However, it will treat remembered objects that have been moved as [[Blindness#Object_appearances\|unseen]], displaying "a wand" instead of "a wand of lightning named empty". Because of this, far look generally gives more accurate information about something when you have direct line of sight.

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 == Usage ==
 When you press {{kbd|;}}, you will be prompted to "<tt>pick an object.</tt>"  Pressing {{kbd|?}} gives the following advice:
-  Use [2468] to move the cursor to an unknown object.
-  Use [HJKL] to move the cursor 8 units at a time.
+  Use '4', '2', '8', '6' to move the cursor to an unknown object.
-  Or enter a background symbol (ex. <).
+  Use 'H', 'J', 'K', 'L' to fast-move the cursor, 8 units at a time.
-  Type a . or , or ; or : when you are at the right place.
+  Or enter a background symbol (ex. '<').
-You can also enter the symbol of a [[dungeon feature]] to move the cursor onto it ([[stairway]], [[altar]], closed [[door]], etc). For example, pressing {{kbd|>}} would jump the cursor to the stairs down.
+ Use '@' to move the cursor on yourself.
 Choosing a location gives information about the symbol there, such as:
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 The [[what is]] {{kbd|/}} and [[travel]] {{kbd|_}} commands make use of the same cursor select mechanic as the far look command.
 [[Category:Commands]]
 {{nethack-360}}

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	The [[what is]] {{kbd\|/}} and [[travel]] {{kbd\|_}} commands make use of the same cursor select mechanic as ''far look''.		The [[what is]] {{kbd\|/}} and [[travel]] {{kbd\|_}} commands make use of the same cursor select mechanic as ''far look''.
	[[Category:Commands]]		[[Category:Commands]]
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		+	{{Keyboard Commands}}
	The [[semicolon]], {{kbd\|;}}, is the [[far look]] [[commands\|command]]. It is used to look at a [[square]] other than the one [[you]] are standing on. To look at the square where you are standing, press {{kbd\|:}}. Far look does not allow you to see what is actually on that square, only what you ''think'' you see. This means you won't get information about undetected monsters (or traps), and if an item has been moved since you last had line of sight to the area, you can still use far look on that item's symbol. However, it will treat remembered objects that have been moved as [[Blindness#Object_appearances\|unseen]], e.g. display "a wand" instead of "a wand of lightning named empty". Because of this, far look generally gives more accurate information about something when you have direct line of sight.		The [[semicolon]], {{kbd\|;}}, is the [[far look]] [[commands\|command]]. It is used to look at a [[square]] other than the one [[you]] are standing on. To look at the square where you are standing, press {{kbd\|:}}. Far look does not allow you to see what is actually on that square, only what you ''think'' you see. This means you won't get information about undetected monsters (or traps), and if an item has been moved since you last had line of sight to the area, you can still use far look on that item's symbol. However, it will treat remembered objects that have been moved as [[Blindness#Object_appearances\|unseen]], e.g. display "a wand" instead of "a wand of lightning named empty". Because of this, far look generally gives more accurate information about something when you have direct line of sight.