Everything but a short, 2-3 tile swim at 10 CON will still leave you completely out of energy and drowning. It's rare to find a crossing that narrow, and that asphyxiation penalty is horrid for a new character, even just a few points.
You're probably right, though, in that it's not one of those "top 10 things" for new players.
Granger wrote:Adder1234 wrote:If thou should encounter a troll whilst mining, run!
I think 'never take a horse mining' is an even better idea.
Probably better to say "never ride a horse while mining"
Another thought for a commandment:
"Thou shalt not be a glutton (until one has food for days)."
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