Subj : Re: Re: what are you dialing in with?
To   : Zero_Cool
From : AKAcastor
Date : Sun Jun 16 2024 22:36:28

 Z> I decided to make a game to test out the TurboPascal 
 Z> language.  It's a simmple 
 Z> game for 2 players where the player on the left must 
 Z> reach the right side of thestage to score and vice-versa 
 Z> for the other player.  Both players can jump, pushthe 
 Z> other and toss the other player.  First one to 3 points 
 Z> wins.  All graphics are ASCII characters.

That sounds like a good idea for a game to test out the language.  Since you're using ASCII characters, I wonder if the game would work as a door game? (or is that part of the plan already?)

 Z> I'm currently trying to figure out how to store more 
 Z> keypresses than 3.  

Oh yeah that could be a tough limit to deal with, like you say due to the keyboard matrix there can be some hard limitations on multiple keypresses. An easy-to-forget limitation until you run into it.

 Z> in no rush to complete it.  The next time I pick it up will be in a couple 
 Z> months from now.  Dissasembling sounds like a nightmare.

Your relaxed pace sounds good for a hobby project, ready to be picked up when the time is right and the mood strikes.

Disassembling software definitely can turn into a nightmare, but sometimes it's fun and easier than expected to poke around inside someone's code. (also sometimes terrible and so much more difficult than anticipated! haha)


Chris/akacastor


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