Discussion:
fast move button is breaking
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Yosemite Sam
2023-02-11 18:01:58 UTC
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I push 5 on the keypad to make a fast move, run in a particular direction.
Wear on this key is to the point that it is sticking. I won't let myself play
nethack until I get a new keyboard, likely with a new computer. I'll have
to be careful with this button in the future because I use it frequently and
often don't think much about it, which means I could hit it pretty hard.
8c065a96
2023-02-11 18:06:22 UTC
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Post by Yosemite Sam
I push 5 on the keypad to make a fast move, run in a particular direction.
Wear on this key is to the point that it is sticking. I won't let myself play
nethack until I get a new keyboard, likely with a new computer. I'll have
to be careful with this button in the future because I use it frequently and
often don't think much about it, which means I could hit it pretty hard.
Why not just change the run button as explained in
<https://nethack.org/v366/Guidebook.html#toc_9.9>?
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Yosemite Sam
2023-02-11 19:12:43 UTC
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Post by Yosemite Sam
I push 5 on the keypad to make a fast move, run in a particular direction.
Wear on this key is to the point that it is sticking. I won't let myself play
nethack until I get a new keyboard, likely with a new computer. I'll have
to be careful with this button in the future because I use it frequently and
often don't think much about it, which means I could hit it pretty hard.
Why not just change the run button as explained in
<https://nethack.org/v366/Guidebook.html#toc_9.9>?
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Local nerd, 21, creates "worst dotfiles ever" on an OS that doesn't even
do dotfiles, asked to leave the newsgroup
Okay, I put rush back on 'g' where it is usually. I did this before, but your
instructions were very helpful.
Yosemite Sam
2023-02-22 02:58:59 UTC
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Post by Yosemite Sam
I push 5 on the keypad to make a fast move, run in a particular direction.
Wear on this key is to the point that it is sticking. I won't let myself play
nethack until I get a new keyboard, likely with a new computer. I'll have
to be careful with this button in the future because I use it frequently and
often don't think much about it, which means I could hit it pretty hard.
Why not just change the run button as explained in
<https://nethack.org/v366/Guidebook.html#toc_9.9>?
--
Local nerd, 21, creates "worst dotfiles ever" on an OS that doesn't even
do dotfiles, asked to leave the newsgroup
Okay, I put rush back on 'g' where it is usually. I did this before, but your
instructions were very helpful.
The line in nethack.rc is:

BIND=g:run

but what I'm getting is 'g' fast walk and 'G' run pretty much. Can't figure out
how to target lower case 'g' for run.
Yosemite Sam
2023-02-22 06:26:02 UTC
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Post by Yosemite Sam
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Post by Yosemite Sam
I push 5 on the keypad to make a fast move, run in a particular direction.
Wear on this key is to the point that it is sticking. I won't let myself play
nethack until I get a new keyboard, likely with a new computer. I'll have
to be careful with this button in the future because I use it frequently and
often don't think much about it, which means I could hit it pretty hard.
Why not just change the run button as explained in
<https://nethack.org/v366/Guidebook.html#toc_9.9>?
--
Local nerd, 21, creates "worst dotfiles ever" on an OS that doesn't even
do dotfiles, asked to leave the newsgroup
Okay, I put rush back on 'g' where it is usually. I did this before, but your
instructions were very helpful.
BIND=g:run
but what I'm getting is 'g' fast walk and 'G' run pretty much. Can't figure out
how to target lower case 'g' for run.
My current workaround is to have CAPS LOCK on while exploring new territory
or patrolling and turn it off when the focus is local. Pressing shift+G was a
pain in the ass.
Richard Damon
2023-02-22 13:04:41 UTC
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Post by Yosemite Sam
I push 5 on the keypad to make a fast move, run in a particular direction.
Wear on this key is to the point that it is sticking. I won't let myself play
nethack until I get a new keyboard, likely with a new computer. I'll have
to be careful with this button in the future because I use it frequently and
often don't think much about it, which means I could hit it pretty hard.
Why not just change the run button as explained in
<https://nethack.org/v366/Guidebook.html#toc_9.9>?
--
Local nerd, 21, creates "worst dotfiles ever" on an OS that doesn't even
do dotfiles, asked to leave the newsgroup
Okay, I put rush back on 'g' where it is usually. I did this before, but your
instructions were very helpful.
BIND=g:run
but what I'm getting is 'g' fast walk and 'G' run pretty much. Can't figure out
how to target lower case 'g' for run.
My current workaround is to have CAPS LOCK on while exploring new territory
or patrolling and turn it off when the focus is local. Pressing shift+G was a
pain in the ass.
Your system is broken and can't take long comments.

I guess your programming skills match your skills at math.
Richard Damon
2023-02-22 13:11:45 UTC
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Post by Yosemite Sam
I push 5 on the keypad to make a fast move, run in a particular direction.
Wear on this key is to the point that it is sticking. I won't let myself play
nethack until I get a new keyboard, likely with a new computer. I'll have
to be careful with this button in the future because I use it frequently and
often don't think much about it, which means I could hit it pretty hard.
Why not just change the run button as explained in
<https://nethack.org/v366/Guidebook.html#toc_9.9>?
--
Local nerd, 21, creates "worst dotfiles ever" on an OS that doesn't even
do dotfiles, asked to leave the newsgroup
Okay, I put rush back on 'g' where it is usually. I did this before, but your
instructions were very helpful.
BIND=g:run
but what I'm getting is 'g' fast walk and 'G' run pretty much. Can't figure out
how to target lower case 'g' for run.
My current workaround is to have CAPS LOCK on while exploring new territory
or patrolling and turn it off when the focus is local.  Pressing
shift+G was a
pain in the ass.
Your system is broken and can't take long comments.
I guess your programming skills match your skills at math.
Sorry, somehow repled to wrong message (in a different group even)
Janis Papanagnou
2023-02-22 13:30:09 UTC
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Post by Richard Damon
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Your system is broken and can't take long comments.
I guess your programming skills match your skills at math.
Sorry, somehow repled to wrong message (in a different group even)
So much about skills - LOL. :-)

Janis

Gerhard Strangar
2023-02-13 05:35:58 UTC
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Post by Yosemite Sam
I push 5 on the keypad to make a fast move, run in a particular direction.
Wear on this key is to the point that it is sticking.
This key is so important for nethack, that most keyboards manufacturers
started making a spare one. It's between R, T and F4. :-)
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