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< SpeaK> it's quite stupid the player cannot shut his/her eyes :)
< jilles> it enhances gameplay
< SpeaK> "and nethack isn't real life" yes yes
< TauPan> the need for a blindfold can be rationalised by saying that the adventurer will open his/her eyes out of reflex.
< Xavior> would you keep your eyes closed if suddenly your armor burst into flames?
< SpeaK> of course i would......not
< TauPan> rationalising silly design decisions also enhances gameplay, imho :)
< TauPan> (on the other hand, the adventurer is supposed to be "highly trained" whatever this means)
< Xavior> it means you were brainwashed
< Xavior> why else would anyone do this:)