Writing a roguelike game

So, I'm thinking about writing a roguelike game. I know there are a shitton of threads about it, my question is different: is curses still a good choice? More modern alternatives? Should I go C or C++? Also, willing to listen to suggestions regarding the project.

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I still don't know how it's possible, in this day and age, that people still don't know how to use sage.
PROTIP: sage is NOT meant to be used as a sign of disapproval, but rather only if you feel YOU'RE post isn't worthy of bumping the thread/