The NetHack Code Decoder On-line

Welcome to the NetHack Code Decoder On-line! On this page you can paste (or type in) a NetHack Code, and its explanation will be displayed.

If you don't know what a NetHack Code is, you should visit the Nethack Code page. It contains some history and all released versions of the code.

If you don't know what NetHack is, visit the Official NetHack site.

Now, on with the show: Just fill in the fields below and press the Decode button!

NetHack Code Paste (or type) your NetHack Code here.

Check this if you want a verbose description (including headers.)

Version Select the version of the NetHack code.
Version 1.3
Version 1.2.2
Version 1.2
Version 1.1
Version 1.0

You can also add a button or a bookmark to your browser that will instantly explain selected text: the NHCodec-O-Matic! Bookmark a link below, or drag it to your Personal Toolbar:

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NHCodec-O-MaticMozilla and others

Now, whenever you find a NetHack Code on the web somewhere, select it and then choose you bookmark or button. The explanation of the NetHack Code will be displayed instantly. If you don't select anything, it will bring you to this page.

Try it on my NetHack code:

NH 3.4.1P D Burd-Ran-Hum-Neu HP:200(200) Pw:0(0) AC:-20 L:30 
        [+ )+ 2-- P S+ D+ p+ $+ t s++ W E- PS PP
        G C I++ @W((20)wtd N-- !Y X+ So++++ Sp++++ !sb !wb
                    
                    

Dion Nicolaas
dion@nicolaas.net