Support & FAQ

The price calculator uses NetHack's actual pricing formulas:

• Select your character's charisma level (3-25)
• Choose an item category (potions, scrolls, etc.)
• Compare shop prices to the calculated ranges
• Check off items as you identify them

The app calculates both buy and sell prices based on your charisma, just like in the game.

NetHack prices can vary due to:

• Cursed items: Cost more than base price
• Blessed items: May have different pricing
• Shopkeeper mood: Angry shopkeepers charge more
• Tourist tax: Some shops charge tourists extra

The app shows base prices - actual shop prices may be higher due to these factors.

Currently, the app includes all standard NetHack items. Custom items from variants or mods are not supported in this version.

Very accurate! The formula used is:

This matches NetHack's actual spell failure calculation. The app also accounts for skill level bonuses when available.

These show spell skill enhancements:

• S: Skilled level bonuses
• E: Expert level bonuses

Long-press these indicators to see detailed descriptions of the enhanced effects.

While NetHack theoretically allows higher Intelligence, values above 25 provide no additional spell success benefit. The app focuses on practical gameplay ranges.

The app automatically resets all tracking screens when you add a new score:

• Intrinsics toggles reset to off
• Protection and prayer inputs clear
• Price calculator resets to default charisma
• Item selections are cleared

This streamlines starting a new character without manual cleanup.

Your scores are stored in JSON format in your device's Documents directory. While there's no built-in export feature, you can access this data through iTunes file sharing or similar methods.

No! NetHack Helper works completely offline. All data is stored locally on your device, and no internet connection is required for any features.

Currently, no. All data is stored locally on each device. This ensures privacy but means data doesn't transfer between devices.

Very little! The app itself is small, and your game data (scores, settings) typically uses less than 1MB even after extensive use.

Try these steps:

1. Force-close and restart the app
2. Restart your device
3. Ensure you have the latest iOS version
4. If issues persist, contact support

This usually indicates:

• Low device memory - close other apps
• Very old device - app is optimized for iOS 14+
• Corrupted data - try resetting app data

To completely reset the app:

1. Delete all scores manually from the Scores tab
2. Reset all intrinsics and settings to defaults
3. Or delete and reinstall the app

• Price ID: Set your charisma before entering shops
• Spells: Update Intelligence/XP when leveling up
• Intrinsics: Toggle them as you gain resistances
• Scores: Add games immediately after death/ascension

The app assumes familiarity with NetHack. For learning the game itself, we recommend:

• The official NetHack wiki
• NetHack community forums
• Guidebooks and tutorials

This app focuses on providing tools for players who already understand the mechanics.