Hit F2 to minimize the interface (though rather annoyingly, after talking to anyone the full interface will remain on screen rather than automatically minimize again) and F9 often to quick save. If the game supports higher resolutions and does something about the monster speed I'll take another look at it. Right now, I think you have to sneak to be able to use a bow long range (if they see you, melee monsters are toe-to-toe before you can get more than one shot off, if that), and possibly keep yourself at the edge of the screen rather than centered. I think a higher agility helps with the speed.
