Choosing the Right Gameplay Mode

Modern Versions Only

There are two toggles in the modern user interface that control in what mode you will play your game:

1. Classic Mode toggle
   • Off: Character resurrects at the starting altar or another checkpoint upon dying
   • On: Character dies permanently
2. Casual Mode toggle
   • Off: Saved games are deleted upon loading (cannot load saved games multiple times)
   • On: Saved games are not deleted upon loading (can load saved games multiple times)

Thus, there are four different gameplay modes in the modern version of the game:

Name	Letter	Classic Mode Toggle	Casual Mode Toggle
Modern Mode	M	Off	Off
Classic Mode	–	On	Off
Casual Mode	C	Off	On
Casual-Classic Mode (Reloadable Mode)	R	On	On

Additionally, one can also activate Wizard Mode (W) for debugging purposes.

Beginner Recommendation

If you are completely new to GnollHack and NetHack, it's recommended that you start playing the game in one of the following modes:

Mode	Permanent Death	Saved Game Loading
Casual Mode	No1	Multiple times
Modern Mode	No1	Only once

• ¹ The character resurrects at the starting altar upon death.

Recommendation for NetHack Veterans

If you are a seasoned NetHack veteran, it's recommended that you start playing the game in the follow mode:

Mode	Permanent Death	Saved Game Loading
Classic Mode	Yes	Only once