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From: beecher@endot.UUCP (Larry Beecher)
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Subject: Re: ARGH!
Message-ID: <119@endot.UUCP>
Date: Sun, 7-Apr-85 22:52:33 EST
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Posted: Sun Apr  7 22:52:33 1985
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That same error has happened to me before. It seems to be a common bug.

The game uses the <user.**> files to record the status of each level when
a user enters and exits it. They can be used to your advantage to "cheat".

Typical Scenario:

	You want all of the magic and armor of a wizard and a knight but
you want the inherent qualities of a Speleoligist. Here is what you do:

1. start a game as a wizard. bring him down to level 2. Right before you
   leave the level , take off armor and drop everything. go to the next
   level.

2. Once on the 3rd level, use the shell escape key < ! >.

3. Start up a game as a knight and repeat the process.

4. Now, start up your game as a Speleoligist and when you get to level 2
   you should be able to find all of the "loot" left from the two previous
   characters. 

You can also use these files to "cheat" in another way:

	If you are in the middle of a game and have a really bad level that
you don't want to have to deal with on the way back up; here is what you do:

1. Use the "Shell Escape" method.

2. Start up another game and proceed down to the "rotten" level. Quit!!
   This will erase all of the <user.**> files stored up to and including
   that level. Thus, getting rid of all of your problems. Also, on your
   way back up, new levels will be created , so you might find new shops
   on your way back upalong with new gems, etc.......


I wish I Could win without "cheating",

So Long and Thanx for all the fish,

Larry Beecher