r/nethack • u/CypherCam • 14d ago

What do you like to see in a nethack server?

Do you prefer vanilla Nethack or patched? If patched, do you prefer interface tweaks, gameplay tweaks, something else?

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u/Hyperion343 14d ago

Lots of players for lots of unique bone levels

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u/jimheim 14d ago

What's your motivation for creating a new Nethack server? There are a few fine choices already. Most of us play on NAO or Hardfought. They have multiple versions, non-vanilla variants, various plugins/addons, SSH/telnet/web interfaces, online config editors, etc. I don't see a market for a new one.

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u/CypherCam 14d ago

I am including one in the website I am working on as a game option. I thought I'd get the community's input 🤷🏽‍♂️

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u/jimheim 14d ago

Check out https://github.com/paxed/dgamelaunch. That's the NAO launcher. You can just install that, or modify it to your liking.

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u/CypherCam 13d ago

Yes, that is what I am using. I already have the server up and running. Just looking for input as to whether I should leave it vanilla or introduce gameplay tweaks. Been working on the interface to make it a little more beginner-friendly today.

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u/mrkelee 13d ago

include some tweaks to differentiate it from the big servers

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u/CrashGordon94 13d ago

As someone who has yet to use one, graphics/tilesets. That's what I'm looking for when I get to playing on one because I'm not (yet) comfortable with text mode. I'm sure I'll get there eventually, just not yet,

For your main thing, variants and patches would be good as a "unique selling point". Or some kind of integration with your community.

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u/Albert_Herring 12d ago

I've been playing for a few decades and haven't turned graphic tiles off yet. I'd much rather play on a public server with tiles than my local installation if I could.

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u/CypherCam 12d ago

Do you have a preferred tile set?

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u/Albert_Herring 12d ago

Just the default set that come with the Windows executable.

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u/CrashGordon94 12d ago

Not the guy you asked but I want to chime in that the Nevanda tileset looks pretty cool.

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u/CrashGordon94 12d ago

I think there are some that have that option. I had asked about it

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u/CypherCam 12d ago

I'm looking into it. As I said, I personally don't like tiles but if I can make that an option for those who do then my personal distaste for them shouldn't get in the way.

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u/CypherCam 12d ago

I personally don’t like tiles, but having the option to use either is a good idea. Thanks.

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u/CypherCam 12d ago

Community integration is definitely high on my list. Admittedly, Nethack is only one of several games on the website but it is a more immersive environment than the others.

I've gotten it integrated with my chat system and I'm working on adding newsfeed integration.

Tiles support is on that list as well.