Trails of the Roguelike Tradition

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A ten-question quiz on classic roguelike mechanics and title-specific distinctions.

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1. In NetHack's vi key layout, which key moves the character left?

   1. k
   2. h
   3. j
   4. l
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   B) h

2. Which feature does the Berlin Interpretation list as a core traditional roguelike criterion?

   1. Full voice acting
   2. High degree of randomness
   3. Multiplayer matchmaking
   4. Fixed level order
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   B) High degree of randomness

3. In Rogue's ASCII display, which symbol represents the player character?

   1. @
   2. ?
   3. &
   4. %
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   A) @

4. In Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup, character selection combines which two elements?

   1. Weapon and armor
   2. God and dungeon
   3. Profession and quest
   4. Species and background
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   D) Species and background

5. In NetHack, what does the hunger status most directly track?

   1. Armor durability
   2. Magic energy
   3. Nourishment
   4. Carrying capacity
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   C) Nourishment

6. According to the Berlin Interpretation, what is the typical result of death in a traditional roguelike?

   1. Experience point loss
   2. Respawning in town
   3. Permanent character loss
   4. Equipment repair
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   C) Permanent character loss

7. Which is an alignment a player can choose for a NetHack character?

   1. Neutral
   2. Good
   3. Evil
   4. Honorable
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   A) Neutral

8. In DCSS, which starting element does a character's background help determine?

   1. Artifacts to be found
   2. Starting equipment
   3. Branches to unlock
   4. Dungeon map
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   B) Starting equipment

9. In Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup, which object must you leave the dungeon with to win?

   1. Lich's Staff
   2. Orb of Fire
   3. Amulet of Yendor
   4. Orb of Zot
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   D) Orb of Zot

10. In Rogue, which key object does the player seek in the depths of the dungeon?

    1. Orb of Zot
    2. Wizard's Crown
    3. Amulet of Yendor
    4. Dragon Orb
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    C) Amulet of Yendor