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NetHack’s Growth Was Socially Fueled
- NetHack grew from earlier Hack variants via a Usenet-driven merge that added a ‘kitchen sink’ of features.
- The result made NetHack widely influential but also bloated and hard to maintain.
Interactions Define NetHack’s Identity
- NetHack’s identity centers on rich item interactions and countless special cases.
- Those deep interactions both define its charm and force reliance on spoilers.
Make Interfaces Teach, Not Obscure
- Improve UI clarity: add color cues, HP monitors, and clearer inventory displays to reduce friction.
- Prioritize small, visible feedback so new players learn fast without spoilers.