### Hints & Tips: The Wisdom of Gunthro Budkin

These writings of the great dungeon exterminator, Gunthro Budkin, were discovered scratched in a wall next to his corpse in the lower levels of Korvak's Keep. Judging by nearby carcasses, Gunthro was cornered by two tenacious goblins and the three starved together in a standoff. Fortunate we are that the master swordsman was able to record his hard-earned knowledge before his demise.

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I write words for those who would pursue the honorable profession of dungeon exterminator.

When roaches approach in a line, assess the width of their progression:
If it is but one roach wide, advance with confidence.
If it is two roaches wide, hold your ground.
If it is three roaches wide, a retreat will be necessary.

A sword may be wielded against enemies in two ways. You may prefer swinging or stepping, but mastery of both is necessary.

There is no defense against enemies that approach from more than one direction.

Only an efficient swordsman will prevail against the roach queen. Move swiftly to the queen, paying as little attention to her offspring as safety permits.

Fools forget that they can move in eight directions.

Strike an orb repeatedly if you wish to know what doors it affects. Orbs are entirely predictable and simple to understand. I have never found an orb to contain complex instructions.

Fear not the most devilish hordes when you stand upon the force arrows correctly.

Evil eyes would rather sleep, so let them.

The fleet-footed may move easily among a nest of serpents. They cannot move in the same ways you can, and their predatory eyes will not find you well if you do not stand in their view.

Don't stir the tar if you needn't. Incaution has been the death of many.

When approaching the tar mother, find a safe position before she grows.

Tar that grows in a corridor two squares wide may become impassable.

I fear no single goblin. Two goblins are another matter.

Goblins in open spaces can be manipulated favorably by simply swinging your sword as you stand in place.

Some stairways lead to unexpected places.

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