Q: How do I enable or disable music and sound?
Q: How do I switch to a different video mode?
Q: How can I disable the player log file?
A: Edit the file dungeon.cfg in the main game directory
Q: Are there keyboard shortcuts?
A: Yes, to summarize:
In the dungeon-
Arrow keys = Move
Control-Q = Quit and Save
Control-F = Toggle fast combat
M = Toggle map page
I = Toggle inventory
E = Equipment (toggle paper doll)
B = Toggle spell book
S = Toggle stat pane
Y = Toggle system menu
In a dungeon menu (door/combat/chest/etc)-
Press 1-4 instead of clicking the options
In a confirm/cancel type dialog box:
Enter = Confirm
Escape = Cancel
Weapon/Shield hotkeys:
Control 1-4
Spell/Item/Potion hotkeys:
Function Keys
More info in the manual.
Q: Do I need keys for all these doors?
A: No, unless the door says "Magically Locked" it can be bashed down (or pick locked, if you are a Thief). It may take a few tries though. To prevent repetitive clicking, use the arrow keys and the "1" key.
Q: Where are the portals like in Diablo?
A: These are portal Stones. Using a portal stone will return you to town. Then, when you enter the dungeon, you will be prompted whether to start at level 1 or your current deepest level visited.
Q: My character ran out of skeleton keys or portal stones, what do I do?
A: Your best bet is probably to randomize the dungeon (System menu). Then either try the level again, or run level 1 to get easy keys and stones.
Q: My character dies all the time.
A: The early game can be pretty rough. It's not a bad idea to delete a character and re-create him, in the hopes of getting better starting equipment. Also, make sure to equip the starting equipment by going into your bags and right-clicking it! Casters like Mages and Warlocks have a harder time at level 1 than other classes, but they become powerful later on. Barbarians and Warriors are the easiest classes to play at level 1.
Q: This enemy is healing himself all the time, what do I do?
A: Do damage faster than he's healing. Use Scrolls or Potions to raise your damage if necessary.
Q: Do enemys have MP?
A: No. But, they aren't very smart in terms of which spells they pick to cast (it's totally random).
Q: Enemies with "Colossal Strength" are very difficult.
A: Yes, use potions and scrolls if needed.
Q: How much playtesting have you done?
A: As of 1.12 release I have three characters that I've played from 1-99: Barbarian, Mage, and Thief. The Barbarian was the easiest from level 1-40. Picklocking and dodging everything with the Thief was fun. The Mage is really powerful at 99.
Q: What is the most useful elemental imbue?
A: For weapons it's probably Fire. Though you will always run into some monster that is the wrong element.
Q: Why is your code all in one 484k file?
Q: I can't follow your code, what is going on here?
A: I'm self-taught and my code is a bit confusing. Perhaps a course of some kind would have helped. If you have a question about a particular part of the code maybe I can answer it.
Last edit: LitmusDragon 2015-04-26
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The Endless Dungeons
F.A.Q. Frequently Asked Questions
Version 2.2 04/24/2015
In addition to the FAQ below, I have created these other resources:
GAMEPLAY GUIDE (QUICK TIPS!)
https://sourceforge.net/p/endlessdungeons/discussion/general/thread/b3323afe/
ENDGAME GUIDE (HOW TO BEAT XANTOS- SPOILERS!)
https://sourceforge.net/p/endlessdungeons/discussion/general/thread/a89d5ac2/
GAMEPLAY FAQ:
Q: How do I enable or disable music and sound?
Q: How do I switch to a different video mode?
Q: How can I disable the player log file?
A: Edit the file dungeon.cfg in the main game directory
Q: Are there keyboard shortcuts?
A: Yes, to summarize:
In the dungeon-
Arrow keys = Move
Control-Q = Quit and Save
Control-F = Toggle fast combat
M = Toggle map page
I = Toggle inventory
E = Equipment (toggle paper doll)
B = Toggle spell book
S = Toggle stat pane
Y = Toggle system menu
In a dungeon menu (door/combat/chest/etc)-
Press 1-4 instead of clicking the options
In a confirm/cancel type dialog box:
Enter = Confirm
Escape = Cancel
Weapon/Shield hotkeys:
Control 1-4
Spell/Item/Potion hotkeys:
Function Keys
More info in the manual.
Q: Do I need keys for all these doors?
A: No, unless the door says "Magically Locked" it can be bashed down (or pick locked, if you are a Thief). It may take a few tries though. To prevent repetitive clicking, use the arrow keys and the "1" key.
Q: Where are the portals like in Diablo?
A: These are portal Stones. Using a portal stone will return you to town. Then, when you enter the dungeon, you will be prompted whether to start at level 1 or your current deepest level visited.
Q: My character ran out of skeleton keys or portal stones, what do I do?
A: Your best bet is probably to randomize the dungeon (System menu). Then either try the level again, or run level 1 to get easy keys and stones.
Q: My character dies all the time.
A: The early game can be pretty rough. It's not a bad idea to delete a character and re-create him, in the hopes of getting better starting equipment. Also, make sure to equip the starting equipment by going into your bags and right-clicking it! Casters like Mages and Warlocks have a harder time at level 1 than other classes, but they become powerful later on. Barbarians and Warriors are the easiest classes to play at level 1.
Q: This enemy is healing himself all the time, what do I do?
A: Do damage faster than he's healing. Use Scrolls or Potions to raise your damage if necessary.
Q: Do enemys have MP?
A: No. But, they aren't very smart in terms of which spells they pick to cast (it's totally random).
Q: Enemies with "Colossal Strength" are very difficult.
A: Yes, use potions and scrolls if needed.
Q: How much playtesting have you done?
A: As of 1.12 release I have three characters that I've played from 1-99: Barbarian, Mage, and Thief. The Barbarian was the easiest from level 1-40. Picklocking and dodging everything with the Thief was fun. The Mage is really powerful at 99.
Q: What is the most useful elemental imbue?
A: For weapons it's probably Fire. Though you will always run into some monster that is the wrong element.
Q: Where do I report bugs?
A: Ideally you should post them in the bug reports thread on the website. https://sourceforge.net/p/endlessdungeons/discussion/general/thread/25a3002f/
PROGRAMMING/CODE FAQ:
Q: Why is your code all in one 484k file?
Q: I can't follow your code, what is going on here?
A: I'm self-taught and my code is a bit confusing. Perhaps a course of some kind would have helped. If you have a question about a particular part of the code maybe I can answer it.
Last edit: LitmusDragon 2015-04-26