Subj : Basic Computer Games
To   : Divarin
From : The Lizard Master
Date : Mon Oct 25 2021 08:18:36

  Re: Basic Computer Games
  By: Divarin to Basschestra on Thu Sep 30 2021 04:48 pm

 >  > what computer should I use for book Basic computer  Games.
 >  > C64, CPET, VIC-20
 >
 > Is there a specific book you're reading or you just want to dink around in
 > Basic?
 > The C64 is what I grew up with.  It was extrememly popular and therefore
 > you'll get the most support there.
 > However the basic is kind of crap actually.  Almost anything you want to do
 > with the hardware requires a complex series of peeks and pokes whereas other
 > systems (Apple II, TI-99/4a (extended basic), even TRS-80) had basic
 > commands like graphics, plot, sound, joystick, etc...
 >
 > The basic on the C128 has a lot more commands so there's that.

You can get Simon's Basic for the C64, I had alot of fun with that as a kid.  It extends the C64's basic command set.

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