This is the Japanese version 1.0.5.2-beta-960822 (original 3.2.1) of nethack. You and your puppy (or kitten) will explore the deep dungeons to retrieve the long-lost magical item that causes so much trouble to anyone. Take care, and try not to miss meals. - Satoshi asami@cs.berkeley.edu P.S. There are newsgroups "rec.games.roguelike.nethack" and "fj.rec.games.roguelike" if you are truly interested.