"corpses.");

                        "corpses.", MSGCH_INTRINSIC_GAIN);
                }
                else if (you.experience_level == 10)
                {
                    mpr("Cursed equipment will now meld into your body when "
                        "transforming into a vampire bat.", MSGCH_INTRINSIC_GAIN);

                "Incompatible race and class specified in options file.");

                "Incompatible species and job specified in options file.");

                    "Press <Enter> to answer this after race and "
                    "class are chosen." EOL);

                    "Press <Enter> to answer this after species and "
                    "job are chosen." EOL);

            cprintf("Space - Choose class first; * - Random species" EOL

            cprintf("Space - Choose job first; * - Random species" EOL

                    "Bksp - Back to class selection; X - Quit"

                    "Bksp - Back to job selection; X - Quit"

                    "Space - Choose species first; * - Random class; "
                    "+ - Good random class" EOL

                    "Space - Choose species first; * - Random job; "
                    "+ - Good random job" EOL

        fprintf( stderr, "Unknown race choice: %s\n", str.c_str() );

        fprintf( stderr, "Unknown species choice: %s\n", str.c_str() );

        fprintf( stderr, "Unknown class choice: %s\n", str.c_str() );

        fprintf( stderr, "Unknown job choice: %s\n", str.c_str() );

        fprintf(f, "race = %c\n", Options.prev_race);

        fprintf(f, "species = %c\n", Options.prev_race);

        fprintf(f, "class = %c\n", Options.prev_cls);

        fprintf(f, "job = %c\n", Options.prev_cls);

        && key != "race" && key != "class" && key != "ban_pickup"

        && key != "species" && key != "job" && key != "ban_pickup"

    else if (key == "race")

    else if (key == "species" || key == "race")

    else if (key == "class")

    else if (key == "job" || key == "class")

    "scores", "name", "race", "class", "plain", "dir", "rc",

    "scores", "name", "species", "job", "plain", "dir", "rc",

            {

            }

    if (mons_is_summoned(mon))
        text += pronoun + " has been summoned.\n";

Alternatively, you could play a couple of strong species/class combinations

Alternatively, you could play a couple of strong species/job combinations

# race  = (Human |...| Merfolk | random)
# class = (Fighter |...| Wanderer | random)

# species = (Human |...| Vampire | random)
# job     = (Fighter |...| Wanderer | random)

# depending on their usefulness, taking race and other criteria into account.

# depending on their usefulness, taking species and other criteria into account.

So, you want to start playing Crawl straight away without bothering with the 
manual? Read this, the guide to starting Crawl with a minimum of preparation. 

So, you want to start playing Crawl straight away without bothering with the
manual? Read this, the guide to starting Crawl with a minimum of preparation.

 INTRODUCTION TO CRAWL 

 INTRODUCTION TO CRAWL

Crawl is a large and very random game of subterranean exploration in a fantasy 
world of magic and frequent violence. Your quest is to travel into the depths 
of the Dungeon (which is different each time you play) and retrieve the Orb of 
Zot. 

Crawl is a large and very random game of subterranean exploration in a fantasy
world of magic and frequent violence. Your quest is to travel into the depths
of the Dungeon (which is different each time you play) and retrieve the Orb of
Zot.

Crawl is an RPG of the 'rogue-like' type, one of the descendants of Rogue. Its 
graphics are simple but highly informative, designed to be understood at a 
glance, and control is exercised largely through one-keystroke commands. 

Crawl is an RPG of the 'rogue-like' type, one of the descendants of Rogue. Its
graphics are simple but highly informative, designed to be understood at a
glance, and control is exercised largely through one-keystroke commands.

 STARTING OUT 

 STARTING OUT

After starting the program you will be greeted with a message asking for your 
name. Don't spend too much time over this, as your first character will *not* 
last very long (sorry, but it's true). 

After starting the program you will be greeted with a message asking for your
name. Don't spend too much time over this, as your first character will *not*
last very long (sorry, but it's true).

Next you are given menus of species and character classes from which to 
choose. A dwarf, orc, ogre or troll Fighter is a good bet. Elves are quite 
fragile, humans are pretty average at everything, and the weirder species are 
mostly too tricky for beginning players. Finally, you may be given a choice of 
weapons. I suggest an axe (axes are fun). 

Next you are given menus of species and jobs from which to choose. A dwarf,
orc, ogre or troll Fighter is a good bet. Elves are quite fragile, humans are
pretty average at everything, and the weirder species are mostly too tricky
for beginning players. Finally, you may be given a choice of weapons. I
suggest an axe (axes are fun).

 - the Map takes up the upper left part of the screen. In its very centre is 
   the @ sign which represents You. The coloured parts of the Map are the parts 
   you can see, while places which you have visited before but cannot currently 

 - the Map takes up the upper left part of the screen. In its very centre is
   the @ sign which represents You. The coloured parts of the Map are the parts
   you can see, while places which you have visited before but cannot currently

 - the Message box is the large part of the screen below the map. It describes 
   events as they happen and asks you questions from time to time. 
 - the Stats area (to the right of the Map) contains various indicators of 
   your health and abilities. 

 - the Message box is the large part of the screen below the map. It describes
   events as they happen and asks you questions from time to time.
 - the Stats area (to the right of the Map) contains various indicators of
   your health and abilities.

 EXPLORING 

 EXPLORING

Try walking around, using either the numeric keypad (try numlock off and on) or 
the Rogue (hjklyubn) keys. To move in a given direction until you reach 

Try walking around, using either the numeric keypad (try numlock off and on) or
the Rogue (hjklyubn) keys. To move in a given direction until you reach

If you want to know what a certain character on the screen represents, you can 
use the 'x' (examine) command to get a short description. You use the 'O', 'C' 
commands to open or close doors, and the '<' (up) and '>' (down) commands to 
climb staircases. Sometimes doors are hidden, and must be searched out by 
standing next to walls and resting (a number of commands do the same thing: 
's', '.' (period), delete, or '5' on the numeric keypad; even better you rest 
or search for a longer duration with either '5' on the digit row or Shift-5 on 
the numeric keypad). 

If you want to know what a certain character on the screen represents, you can
use the 'x' (examine) command to get a short description. You use the 'O', 'C'
commands to open or close doors, and the '<' (up) and '>' (down) commands to
climb staircases. Sometimes doors are hidden, and must be searched out by
standing next to walls and resting (a number of commands do the same thing:
's', '.' (period), delete, or '5' on the numeric keypad; even better you rest
or search for a longer duration with either '5' on the digit row or Shift-5 on
the numeric keypad).

The Dungeon gets more dangerous (but more interesting!) as you go down. If you 
get lost you can access a map of the whole level you are on with the 'X' 
command, which uses the whole screen. 

The Dungeon gets more dangerous (but more interesting!) as you go down. If you
get lost you can access a map of the whole level you are on with the 'X'
command, which uses the whole screen.

 ITEMS 

 ITEMS

After walking around for a while, you will no doubt come across some items 

After walking around for a while, you will no doubt come across some items

with them skip to the Monsters section). You can pick up items with the 'g' 
(get) or ',' commands and drop them again with 'd' (drop), and the 'i' 
(inventory) command shows you what you're carrying. 

with them skip to the Monsters section). You can pick up items with the 'g'
(get) or ',' commands and drop them again with 'd' (drop), and the 'i'
(inventory) command shows you what you're carrying.

There are several different types of items: 

There are several different types of items:

 - Weapons, represented by the ) sign. Wield them with the 'w' (wield) 

 - Weapons, represented by the ) sign. Wield them with the 'w' (wield)

 - Armour ([). Wear it, or take it off, with the 'W' (Wear) command. Heavier 

 - Armour ([). Wear it, or take it off, with the 'W' (Wear) command. Heavier

 - Ammunition (which has the ( sign). Throw it with 'f' (fire). Darts are 

 - Ammunition (which has the ( sign). Throw it with 'f' (fire). Darts are

 - Wands (/), Scrolls (?) and Potions (!) can be very valuable, but have 

 - Wands (/), Scrolls (?) and Potions (!) can be very valuable, but have

 - Rings (=) and Amulets (") often contain powerful magic, but it can be 

 - Rings (=) and Amulets (") often contain powerful magic, but it can be

 - Food (%) is vital to your survival. Eat it with the 'e' (eat) command when 

 - Food (%) is vital to your survival. Eat it with the 'e' (eat) command when

 - Money ($) can be used to buy stuff in shops, and increases your score if 

 - Money ($) can be used to buy stuff in shops, and increases your score if

There are a few other types of items, but you will discover these as you play. 

There are a few other types of items, but you will discover these as you play.

any item therein. This gives you a short description of any item. Use it on 
everything you find. The magical Scroll of Identify can also help for 
identifying magical items of uncertain nature. 

any item therein. This gives you a short description of any item. Use it on
everything you find. The magical Scroll of Identify can also help for
identifying magical items of uncertain nature.

 MONSTERS 

 MONSTERS

You will also run into monsters (most of which are represented by letters of 
the alphabet). You can attack a monster by trying to move into the square it 
is occupying. 

You will also run into monsters (most of which are represented by letters of
the alphabet). You can attack a monster by trying to move into the square it
is occupying.

When you are wounded you lose hit points (displayed near the top of the stats 
list); these return gradually over time through the natural process of 
healing. If you lose all of your hp you die. 

When you are wounded you lose hit points (displayed near the top of the stats
list); these return gradually over time through the natural process of
healing. If you lose all of your hp you die.

 - Never fight more than one monster if you can help it. Always back into a 
   corridor so that they must fight you one-on-one. 
 - If you are badly wounded, you can run away from monsters to buy some time. 
   Try losing them in corridors, or as a very last resort find a place where 
   you can run around in circles to heal while the monster chases you. 

 - Never fight more than one monster if you can help it. Always back into a
   corridor so that they must fight you one-on-one.
 - If you are badly wounded, you can run away from monsters to buy some time.
   Try losing them in corridors, or as a very last resort find a place where
   you can run around in circles to heal while the monster chases you.

 - Rest between encounters. The 's', '.', delete or keypad-5 commands make you 

 - Rest between encounters. The 's', '.', delete or keypad-5 commands make you

   for a longer time (you will stop resting when fully healed). 
 - Learn when to run away from things you can't handle - this is important! 

   for a longer time (you will stop resting when fully healed).
 - Learn when to run away from things you can't handle - this is important!

 DEATH 

 DEATH

Before long, you'll probably end up dead. 
 

Before long, you'll probably end up dead.

where you left off. The 'S' (save) command exists only to let you leave a game 

where you left off. The 'S' (save) command exists only to let you leave a game

suicide if you can't even be bothered to help your character escape alive. 

suicide if you can't even be bothered to help your character escape alive.

Well, that's it for the quick-start guide. This should help you through your 
first few games, but Crawl is extremely (some would say excessively) complex 
and cannot be adequately described in so short a document. So when you feel 

Well, that's it for the quick-start guide. This should help you through your
first few games, but Crawl is extremely (some would say excessively) complex
and cannot be adequately described in so short a document. So when you feel

                race, class, random_pick, good_random

                species, job, random_pick, good_random

        Crawl remembers the options (class, race etc.) you used to

        Crawl remembers the options (species, job etc.) you used to

        choosing your race and class, you must enter . at the initial

        choosing your species and job, you must enter . at the initial

        species and classes in the order of version 0.3 and earlier.
        Note that this needs to be set before the "race" or "class"

        species and jobs in the order of version 0.3 and earlier.
        Note that this needs to be set before the "species" or "job"

        Several spellcasting classes can choose their starting

        Several spellcasting jobs can choose their starting

race = (Human |...| Merfolk | random)

species = (Human |...| Vampire | random)

class = (Fighter |...| Wanderer | random)

job = (Fighter |...| Wanderer | random)

        The above options (weapons and class options) will override

        The above options (weapons and species/job options) will override

        Whenever random_pick is used, race or class are set random,

        Whenever random_pick is used, species or job are set random,

        Some deities object to you stabbing monsters. Certain classes

        Some deities object to you stabbing monsters. Certain jobs

        Note that this option is ignored for each of the undead races.

        Note that this option is ignored for each of the undead species.

        If both this and easy_eat_chunks are true, and you're wearing an Amulet
        of the Gourmand, then religion-safe contaminated chunks will be eaten
        without prompting.  If prefer_safe_chunks is true then this will
        only be done if you have no safe chunks to eat, but if it's
        false then you'll auto-eat older contaminated chunks before
        fresher safe chunks.

        If both this and easy_eat_chunks are true, and you're wearing an
        amulet of the Gourmand, then religion-safe contaminated chunks will
        be eaten without prompting.  If prefer_safe_chunks is true then this
        will only be done if you have no safe chunks to eat, but if it's
        false then you'll auto-eat older contaminated chunks before fresher
        safe chunks.

        wearing an Amulet of the Gourmand.

        wearing an amulet of the Gourmand.

asleep, not submerged in water, air or lava, and not wandering around 

asleep, not submerged in water, air or lava, and not wandering around

   monster's body shape (winged, tailed etc). The definition of the 

   monster's body shape (winged, tailed etc). The definition of the

is prefixed to the search string, depending on the monster type, e.g. 

is prefixed to the search string, depending on the monster type, e.g.

Here's a list of allowed monster shapes that should hopefully be 

Here's a list of allowed monster shapes that should hopefully be

Example 1: 

Example 1:

@player_name@ is expanded as above, as is @player_god@, though for 

@player_name@ is expanded as above, as is @player_god@, though for

Also, the Singing Sword and all other hardcoded artefacts can be
created with '&|'. The Elemental Staff and the spear of Voo-Doo are
examples of noisy weapons.

Also, the Singing Sword and other hardcoded artefacts can be created
with '&o'. To create all artefacts at the same time, use '&|'. The
Elemental Staff and the spear of Voo-Doo are examples of noisy weapons.

2.      List of Classes

2.      List of Jobs

5.      List of Enchantments 

5.      List of Enchantments

to try out a tutorial. These are accessed by entering 'T' in the class
or species selection screens. You can choose among three quite popular

to try out a tutorial. These are accessed by entering 'T' in the species
or job selection screens. You can choose among three quite popular

you wish to choose a name after deciding on the species and class of
your new character. The full list of saved games is also displayed,
which you can navigate with the cursor Up and Down keys, and entering a
name that is already attached to a save game will continue that game.
Otherwise, enter a new name, and you will proceed to choose a race and
class for a new character.

you wish to choose a name after deciding on the species and job of your
new character. The full list of saved games is also displayed, which you
can navigate with the cursor Up and Down keys, and entering a name that
is already attached to a save game will continue that game. Otherwise,
enter a new name, and you will proceed to choose a species and job for a
new character.

your choice of class, race, or both if you would rather have the game
decide for you.

your choice of job, species, or both if you would rather have the game
decide for you. If both are randomized, you will be prompted with the
chosen combination before the game starts.

important, and helps to clearly differentiate the many available races.

important, and helps to clearly differentiate the many available species.

*  Your initial primary attributes (this also depends on class)

*  Your initial primary attributes (this also depends on job)

*  Your initial equipment (this also depends on class)

*  Your initial equipment (this also depends on job)

Note that Humans are the average to which all other races are compared.

Note that Humans are the average to which all other species are compared.

The choice of class is definitely less decisive than that of species in
Crawl. Basically, class determines what the character has learned prior
to entering the dungeon (i.e. the starting skills), and also helps

The choice of job is definitely less decisive than that of species
in Crawl. Basically, the job determines what the character has learned
prior to entering the dungeon (i.e. the starting skills), and also helps

Some species are slower than humans in most/all skills. For some classes
these races may seem to have very few starting skills because they

Some species are slower than humans in most/all skills. For some jobs
these species may seem to have very few starting skills because they

these classes. They may have other advantages beyond skill development,

these jobs. They may have other advantages beyond skill development,

You will notice that a different set of classes will be recommended
(lightgrey) for all species. Although you are free to pick any class
with almost any species (the only restrictions are for classes that

You will notice that a different set of jobs will be recommended
(lightgrey) for all species. Although you are free to pick any job
with almost any species (the only restrictions are for jobs that

the weaknesses and strengths of the different races.

the weaknesses and strengths of the different species.

For some combinations of race and class, you must make further choices 
before starting the game: For example,  you must pick a starting god for

For some combinations of species and jobs, you must make further choices
before starting the game: For example, you must pick a starting god for

You can choose a tutorial from the species and class selection screens

You can choose a tutorial from the species and job selection screens

C.                      ATTRIBUTES AND STATS 

C.                      ATTRIBUTES AND STATS

an increase is determined by race, as is the attribute to be increased.

an increase is determined by species, as is the attribute to be
increased.

              (but again, the different races' aptitudes for this vary

              (but again, the different species' aptitudes for this vary

Naga's ability to spit poison, or the magical power to turn invisible 

Naga's ability to spit poison, or the magical power to turn invisible

as '>' (down) and '<' (up), by pressing the '>' or '<' keys. If you 

as '>' (down) and '<' (up), by pressing the '>' or '<' keys. If you

if you are carrying the magical Orb of Zot, you win the game by doing 

if you are carrying the magical Orb of Zot, you win the game by doing

Crawl has an extensive automated travel system: pressing 'Ctrl-G' or 'G' 
lets you choose any dungeon level; the game will then take the shortest 
path to reach this destination. You can also use autotravel on the level 
map ('X'): Move the cursor to the place where you want to go and hit 
Enter. There are several shortcuts when choosing destinations: For 

Crawl has an extensive automated travel system: pressing 'Ctrl-G' or 'G'
lets you choose any dungeon level; the game will then take the shortest
path to reach this destination. You can also use autotravel on the level
map ('X'): Move the cursor to the place where you want to go and hit
Enter. There are several shortcuts when choosing destinations: For

When your autotravel gets interrupted, Crawl will remember the previous 
destination. Hitting 'Ctrl-G' or 'G' again and following with Enter puts 
the cursor on that square. See Appendix 4 for all commands and shortcuts 

When your autotravel gets interrupted, Crawl will remember the previous
destination. Hitting 'Ctrl-G' or 'G' again and following with Enter puts
the cursor on that square. See Appendix 4 for all commands and shortcuts

skill depends solely on race. These aptitudes are hinted at in the list

skill depends solely on species. These aptitudes are hinted at in the list

Other, even rarer, obstacles are statues. A variety of statues can 

Other, even rarer, obstacles are statues. A variety of statues can

it for the rest of the current game. You can access your item 

it for the rest of the current game. You can access your item

inserting it into the quiver use 'F' instead. Note that non-weapon, 

inserting it into the quiver use 'F' instead. Note that non-weapon,

in the dungeon. If you don't eat when you get hungry, you will 

in the dungeon. If you don't eat when you get hungry, you will

save these up for the more powerful and inscrutable magic items, such 

save these up for the more powerful and inscrutable magic items, such

Some items have been crafted by members of a gifted race, and have 

Some items have been crafted by members of a gifted species, and have

Weapons, armour and jewellery items can be artefacts. These come in two 

Weapons, armour and jewellery items can be artefacts. These come in two

('randarts'). Artefacts will always carry unusual names, for example 
"golden sword" or "shimmering scale mail". Also, artefacts cannot 

('randarts'). Artefacts will always carry unusual names, for example
"golden sword" or "shimmering scale mail". Also, artefacts cannot

Every character class can make use of magical spells, although those who
enter the dungeon without magical skills must practise by reading
scrolls before they can attempt spellcasting.

Every character can make use of magical spells, although those who enter
the dungeon without magical skills must practise by reading scrolls
before they can attempt spellcasting.

order to try to memorise a certain spell, use the 'M' command. 

order to try to memorise a certain spell, use the 'M' command.

should read the spell description (obtained by reading the spellbook in 

should read the spell description (obtained by reading the spellbook in

   their ammunition at a monster and then keep firing at it with further 

   their ammunition at a monster and then keep firing at it with further

- Ctrl-F changes which monsters are cycled when using '+', '=' or '-': 
  hostiles, friends or all monsters. 
- ( and ) allow to change the ammunition. This is useful when you have 

- Ctrl-F changes which monsters are cycled when using '+', '=' or '-':
  hostiles, friends or all monsters.
- ( and ) allow to change the ammunition. This is useful when you have

Some classes start out religious; others have to pray at an altar to 

Some jobs start out religious; others have to pray at an altar to

temple somewhere near the surface. At an altar, you can read a 

temple somewhere near the surface. At an altar, you can read a

If you like to start the game with a religion, choose your class from

If you like to start the game with a religion, choose your job from

attributes Strength, Intelligence and Dexterity (apart from those by 

attributes Strength, Intelligence and Dexterity (apart from those by

special powers during their career; these are listed in red. They are 

special powers during their career; these are listed in red. They are

Many a race starts with some special intrinsic feats, like the greater
speed of Centaurs or Spriggans, or the eating habits of Trolls, Kobolds
and others. These are often, but not always, like a preset mutation. In
case such an innate feature gets amplified by an ordinary mutation, it
is displayed in a light blue colour.

Many a species starts with some special intrinsic feats, like the
greater speed of Centaurs or Spriggans, or the eating habits of Trolls,
Kobolds and others. These are often, but not always, like a preset
mutation. In case such an innate feature gets amplified by an ordinary
mutation, it is displayed in a light blue colour.

the box for Linux, Windows, OS X and, to some lesser extent, DOS and 
Unix). If, for some reason, you find Crawl runs unacceptably slowly on 

the box for Linux, Windows, OS X and, to some lesser extent, DOS and
Unix). If, for some reason, you find Crawl runs unacceptably slowly on

 * replayability (using branches, races, playing styles and gods)

 * replayability (using branches, species, playing styles and gods)

can be traced back to actual mistakes; if not tactical ones, then of a 

can be traced back to actual mistakes; if not tactical ones, then of a

use of resources (too conservative or too liberal), or wrong decisions 

use of resources (too conservative or too liberal), or wrong decisions

they will often contain some loot, forcing players to decide between 

they will often contain some loot, forcing players to decide between

starting bonuses/handicaps of races; these often have great impact on
play. To us, balance does not mean that all combinations of class and
race play equally well! Some are much more challenging than others,
and this is fine with us. Each race has at least some classes playing

starting bonuses/handicaps of species; these often have great impact on
play. To us, balance does not mean that all combinations of job and
species play equally well! Some are much more challenging than others,
and this is fine with us. Each species has at least some jobs playing

since the choice of god can matter as much as race does.
* Playing styles: Related to species, class, god are fundamentally

since the choice of god can matter as much as species does.
* Playing styles: Related to species, job, god are fundamentally

the OOD monster can be survived somehow, and the mental bond with the 

the OOD monster can be survived somehow, and the mental bond with the

quickly. The Human race is the most versatile of all the species
available to players: Humans can be of any class. Humans advance quickly

quickly. The Human species is the most versatile of all the species
available to players: Humans can be of any job. Humans advance quickly

There are a number of distinct races of Elf. Elves are all physically

There are a number of distinct species of Elf. Elves are all physically

Due to their fey natures, all Elves are good at using enchantments and 
air elemental magic, and most are poor at using the powers of earth and 

Due to their fey natures, all Elves are good at using enchantments and
air elemental magic, and most are poor at using the powers of earth and

  This is a tall and powerful Elven race who advance in levels very 
  slowly, requiring half again as much experience as Humans. 

  This is a tall and powerful Elven species who advance in levels very
  slowly, requiring half again as much experience as Humans.

  This is an Elven race who long ago fled the overworld to live in

  This is an Elven species who long ago fled the overworld to live in

  This is a somewhat degenerate race of Elves. They are mirror images of
  normal Elves in some respects: they have no special proficiency with
  bows or swords (long or short), nor do they have any aptitude in the
  traditional areas of High Elven magic (enchantments, conjurations and
  divinations). On the other hand, they are superlative transmuters, and
  are comfortable dabbling in necromantic, poison and elemental magic.
  As fighters, they are often more dangerous unarmed than armed. They
  advance in levels slightly slower than Humans.

  This is a somewhat degenerate species of Elves. They are mirror images
  of normal Elves in some respects: they have no special proficiency
  with bows or swords (long or short), nor do they have any aptitude in
  the traditional areas of High Elven magic (enchantments, conjurations
  and divinations). On the other hand, they are superlative transmuters,
  and are comfortable dabbling in necromantic, poison and elemental
  magic. As fighters, they are often more dangerous unarmed than armed.
  They advance in levels slightly slower than Humans.

The Merfolk are a hybrid race of half-human, half-fish that typically

The Merfolk are a hybrid species of half-human, half-fish that typically

their legs will quickly reform into a tail should they ever enter 

their legs will quickly reform into a tail should they ever enter

species. Although only average at most fighting skills, they can use 

species. Although only average at most fighting skills, they can use

live as scavengers, surviving on carrion (which they can eat even when 
not hungry), but are carnivorous and can only eat meat. They advance in 

live as scavengers, surviving on carrion (which they can eat even when
not hungry), but are carnivorous and can only eat meat. They advance in

love to frolic and cast mischievous spells. 

love to frolic and cast mischievous spells.

Nagas are a hybrid race: Human from the waist up with a large snake tail
instead of legs.

Nagas are a hybrid species: Human from the waist up with a large snake
tail instead of legs.

The Centaurs are another race of hybrid creatures: horses with Human 

The Centaurs are another species of hybrid creatures: horses with Human

magic are foreign to them and are only learned at poor rates. 

magic are foreign to them and are only learned at poor rates.

The Minotaurs are yet another race of hybrids - Human bodies with bovine
heads. They delve into the Dungeon because of their instinctive love of
twisting passageways.

The Minotaurs are yet another species of hybrids - Human bodies with
bovine heads. They delve into the Dungeon because of their instinctive
love of twisting passageways.

The Kenku are an ancient and feared race of bird-people with a

The Kenku are an ancient and feared species of bird-people with a

and very powerful members of this race can stay in the air for as long
as they wish to do so. They fly a bit faster if they carry little load.

and very powerful members of this species can stay in the air for as
long as they wish to do so. They fly a bit faster if they carry little
load.

skills but armour (most types of which they cannot wear) and missile 

skills but armour (most types of which they cannot wear) and missile

Demigods look more or less like members of their mortal part's race, but
have excellent attributes (Str, Int, Dex) and are extremely robust; they
can also draw on great supplies of magical energy. On the downside, they
advance very slowly in experience, gain skills slightly less quickly
than Humans and, due to their status, cannot worship the various gods
and powers available to other classes of being.

Demigods look more or less like members of their mortal part's species,
but have excellent attributes (Str, Int, Dex) and are extremely robust;
they can also draw on great supplies of magical energy. On the downside,
they advance very slowly in experience, gain skills slightly less
quickly than Humans and, due to their status, cannot worship the various
gods and powers available to other classes of being.

about the same rate as do Demigods. However, they are a little better 

about the same rate as do Demigods. However, they are a little better

  These are undead creatures who travel into the depths in search of 

  These are undead creatures who travel into the depths in search of

2.                      LIST OF CHARACTER CLASSES

2.                      LIST OF JOBS

definitely easier than others, at least to begin with. The best classes
for a beginner are probably Fighters, Gladiators and Berserkers; if you

definitely easier than others, at least to begin with. The best jobs for
a beginner are probably Fighters, Gladiators and Berserkers; if you

are equally well suited for all classes. The lighter coloured choices

are equally well suited for all jobs. The lighter coloured choices

Each class starts out with a different set of skills and items, but from

Each job starts out with a different set of skills and items, but from

weighty weapons and spellbooks needed by other classes.

weighty weapons and spellbooks needed by other jobs.

Reavers are warriors who learn the magics of destruction in order to 

Reavers are warriors who learn the magics of destruction in order to

Magicians: These are not a class, but a type of class, including

Magicians: These are not a job by itself, but a type of jobs, including

Warpers specialise in translocation magic, and are experts in travelling 

Warpers specialise in translocation magic, and are experts in travelling

Transmuters specialise in transmigration magic, and can cause strange 

Transmuters specialise in transmigration magic, and can cause strange

    Earth Magic is a mixed bag, with destructive, defensive and 

    Earth Magic is a mixed bag, with destructive, defensive and

The Thief is one of the trickiest classes to play. Thieves start out

The Thief is one of the trickiest jobs to play. Thieves start out

You shouldn't expect Human Wanderers to be easy, either, as this class

You shouldn't expect Human Wanderers to be easy, either, as this job

are launched using blowguns, an action which uses and trains the 

are launched using blowguns, an action which uses and trains the

  will be a bit slow, as you have other elemental skills at higher 

  will be a bit slow, as you have other elemental skills at higher

monster who hasn't noticed you yet. This is most effective with a 

monster who hasn't noticed you yet. This is most effective with a

    }                   Display wielded and secondary weapons, 

    }                   Display wielded and secondary weapons,

    a                   Lets you choose an ability. Pressing a? or a*
                        show current abilities as a menu. Pressing a! 
                        brings up the help on abilities.

    a                   Lets you choose an ability or read its description.
                        Pressing a? or a* show current abilities as a menu.

    V                   Lists all monsters and items in sight.

    V                   Lists all monsters and items in sight. You may read
                        their descriptions and travel to selected items.

                        health, experience, money, gear, and 
                        status, mutations, abilities (the latter three 
                        more terse than with the command @, A, a). This 

                        health, experience, money, gear, and
                        status, mutations, abilities (the latter three
                        more terse than with the command @, A, a). This

    z                   Cast a spell. 
    I                   List spells. 

    z                   Cast a spell.
    I                   List spells.

    Ctrl-A              Toggle autopickup. Note that encounters with 

    Ctrl-A              Toggle autopickup. Note that encounters with

    Ctrl-F              Find. This searches in stashes and shops, you 

    Ctrl-F              Find. This searches in stashes and shops, you

    Ctrl-E              Erase stash (ignores the square from stash 

    Ctrl-E              Erase stash (ignores the square from stash

The level map (brought up by 'X' in the main screen) uses the whole 

The level map (brought up by 'X' in the main screen) uses the whole

Hungry          Most races can eat chunks of corpses only if hungry.

Hungry          Most species can eat chunks of corpses only if hungry.

You can use the { command to manually inscribe items; alternatively, 

You can use the { command to manually inscribe items; alternatively,

The following three tables describe all aptitudes of the various races for the
various skills. These are not necessary for winning in Crawl, neither explicit
nor implicit. The qualitative information behind this sheet (i.e. which species
is good at which tasks) can be obtained in two other, less sophisticated ways:

The following three tables describe all aptitudes of the various species
for the various skills. These are not necessary for winning in Crawl,
neither explicit nor implicit. The qualitative information behind this
sheet (i.e. which species is good at which tasks) can be obtained in two
other, less sophisticated ways:

- look which combinations of race and class are recommended (lightgrey).

- look which combinations of species and job are recommended (lightgrey).

If you consider figuring out such things yourself to be fun, stop reading now.
Otherwise, just go ahead. The lower a value, the better the aptitude. 100 is
the Human standard. Please note that many things affect how quick a character
will actually learn a skill. Thus the numbers below are good enough for
comparisons among races, but not necessarily among skills.

If you consider figuring out such things yourself to be fun, stop reading
now. Otherwise, just go ahead. The lower a value, the better the aptitude.
100 is the Human standard. Please note that many things affect how quick a
character will actually learn a skill. Thus the numbers below are good
enough for comparisons among specis, but not necessarily among skills.