Nice :) I've got a beat-em-up in mind. Will definitely give this a shot. Thanks bro :) On Tue, Feb 17, 2015 at 9:46 PM, Ilitirit Sama <ilitirit@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > If you want to make games, jump straight into Game Maker Studio. The > standard edition is free. > > https://www.yoyogames.com/studio > > You'll be making games and learning to program at the same time, without > the hassle of learning the technical stuff. Plus there's loads of > tutorials. > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vdfs08TyH-U > > And of course you can make much more complex stuff. > > http://sandbox.yoyogames.com/browse?sort=top-rated > > On Tue, Feb 17, 2015 at 8:22 PM, Ryan Williams <ryan820509@xxxxxxxxx> > wrote: > >> I've just taken it up as a hobby for now *lol* I've had this idea for a >> game that I'd like to work on once I've improved my knowledge and >> proficiency somewhat, but that's still far off. Right now I'm comfortable >> just getting to grips with the basics. >> >> The lessons haven't covered looping or arrays yet but I suppose that >> bridge will be crossed eventually :P I've been learning about strings, >> boolean, if/else statements, variables, functions, etc. It's been an >> interesting journey thus far :) >> >> On Tue, Feb 17, 2015 at 6:50 PM, sameegh jardine <sameegh@xxxxxxxxx> >> wrote: >> >>> Awesome news on programming bro :] It's a pretty rewarding field if you >>> stick with it. It can be hard to wrap your head around some of the initial >>> concepts but like anything it tends to get easier with time. >>> >>> Have you done any form of looping yet? Or arrays? They're probably some >>> of the trickier initial concepts if you're starting out. >>> >>> An example of a simple but effective exercise would be to try and write >>> a function that takes an input and checks whether it's a palindrome, i.e >>> whether it reads the same forward of backwards, i.e. bob or level. >>> Sometimes just writing down instructions (pseudocode) as you mentioned is >>> helpful in starting out with some form of answer. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Feb 17, 2015 at 5:38 PM, Ryan Williams <ryan820509@xxxxxxxxx> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> I'm starting to learn how important that is *lol*. Giving good >>>> instructions. >>>> >>>> One of the lessons was to create a "Rock, Paper, Scissors" game. It's >>>> amazing just how much goes into something so simple (randomisation, >>>> ensuring that all possible options and decisions are accounted for, etc.). >>>> If there's even one thing that's out of place, everything else falls apart. >>>> I have a newfound respect for coders. >>>> >>>> On Tue, Feb 17, 2015 at 4:42 PM, Ilitirit Sama <ilitirit@xxxxxxxxx> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Programming is all about giving good instructions. If you can give >>>>> good instructions, you can be a good programmer. >>>>> >>>>> The hard part is functional programming because we don't tend to >>>>> procedurally, not functionally. And asynchronous programming can be >>>>> tricky, even though in the real world it's a breeze to handle and >>>>> understand because we do everything asynchronously. >>>>> >>>>> The cool thing about Javascript is that you can use it to learn >>>>> functional and procedural techniques. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, Feb 17, 2015 at 3:23 PM, Ryan Williams <ryan820509@xxxxxxxxx> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Well I'm enjoying it so far. I suppose that's the important thing. >>>>>> Troubleshooting = problem solving = I have a knack. >>>>>> >>>>>> I hate maths though. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Tue, Feb 17, 2015 at 3:20 PM, Donaldson, Alasdair < >>>>>> alasdair.donaldson@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> You need a knack for problem solving. It can be a lot of fun. From >>>>>>> time to time I will review models and try to track down issues – could >>>>>>> be >>>>>>> lousy macros, poor maths or just bad model governance. That’s more my >>>>>>> style >>>>>>> than straight programming. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Good luck with it all. I suppose just keep at it. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *From:* cpt-fgc-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto: >>>>>>> cpt-fgc-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On Behalf Of *Ryan Williams >>>>>>> *Sent:* 17 February 2015 3:16 PM >>>>>>> *To:* cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *Subject:* Re: DRE: CTS community mail >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I've always felt that I don't have a mind for programming, so I'm >>>>>>> trying to see if I'm wrong. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Tue, Feb 17, 2015 at 3:09 PM, Donaldson, Alasdair < >>>>>>> alasdair.donaldson@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Did a couple of years of comp sci at varsity. Quit when I realised >>>>>>> it was nothing like gaming. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Sent from my Windows Phone >>>>>>> ________________________________ >>>>>>> From: Ryan Williams<mailto:ryan820509@xxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>> Sent: 2015-02-17 14:54 >>>>>>> To: cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>> Subject: RE: DRE: CTS community mail >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> In my experience, the first few lessons were simple enough to grasp. >>>>>>> Shit gets real after that. Currently learning functions. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 17 Feb 2015 14:51, "lindsey kiviets" <lindseyak@xxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>>> <mailto:lindseyak@xxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>>>>> f I stopped somewhere at the beginning , writing my name or >>>>>>> something. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> kuk is hard. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ________________________________ >>>>>>> Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 14:49:54 +0200 >>>>>>> Subject: RE: DRE: CTS community mail >>>>>>> From: ryan820509@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:ryan820509@xxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>> To: cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Yar. Learning Javascript. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 17 Feb 2015 14:49, "lindsey kiviets" <lindseyak@xxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>>> <mailto:lindseyak@xxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>>>>> code academy? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ________________________________ >>>>>>> Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 14:48:18 +0200 >>>>>>> Subject: Re: DRE: CTS community mail >>>>>>> From: ryan820509@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:ryan820509@xxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>> To: cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> End of the month. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 17 Feb 2015 14:47, "Ashraf Barendse" <ashraf.barendse@xxxxxxxxx >>>>>>> <mailto:ashraf.barendse@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>>>>> So no Kamimodo this week? >>>>>>> :( >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Tue, Feb 17, 2015 at 2:46 PM, Ryan Williams <ryan820509@xxxxxxxxx >>>>>>> <mailto:ryan820509@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I'm learning how to code. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 17 Feb 2015 14:45, "lindsey kiviets" <lindseyak@xxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>>> <mailto:lindseyak@xxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>>>>> 1...2....3....4.... >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ________________________________ >>>>>>> Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 13:43:44 +0200 >>>>>>> Subject: Re: DRE: CTS community mail >>>>>>> From: gieroadsteve@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:gieroadsteve@xxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>> To: cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Tumbooroo weedo >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 17 February 2015 at 13:07, Wynand-Ben <paashaasggx@xxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>>> <mailto:paashaasggx@xxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>>>>> :( >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ________________________________ >>>>>>> Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 13:01:32 +0200 >>>>>>> Subject: Re: DRE: CTS community mail >>>>>>> From: nicmuir@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:nicmuir@xxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>> To: cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> @paas >>>>>>> I see you cannot use the PSN+ Guilty Gear colours on the ps3 version. >>>>>>> Bummer. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I-no's looks the best tho. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 17 Feb 2015 11:14, "Stephen Scheidel" <gieroadsteve@xxxxxxxxx >>>>>>> <mailto:gieroadsteve@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>>>>> Egh i stuck running meters and meters of vinyl through a machine >>>>>>> today. >>>>>>> Pretty boring but at least I'm near a pc most of the time. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 17 February 2015 at 11:10, Stephen Scheidel < >>>>>>> gieroadsteve@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:gieroadsteve@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>>>>> [cid:ii_i692juxm0_14b96cde4c77c2f7] >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 17 February 2015 at 11:00, lindsey kiviets <lindseyak@xxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>>> <mailto:lindseyak@xxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>>>>> Are you really happy with a win.... >>>>>>> >>>>>>> YES >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ________________________________ >>>>>>> From: alasdair.donaldson@xxxxxxxxxx<mailto: >>>>>>> alasdair.donaldson@xxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>> To: cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>> Subject: RE: DRE: CTS community mail >>>>>>> Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 08:58:03 +0000 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Are you really happy with a win where it was the lag that gave it to >>>>>>> you, not your skill? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Yawn. Having trouble staying awake here. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> From: cpt-fgc-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto: >>>>>>> cpt-fgc-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> [mailto:cpt-fgc-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>>> <mailto:cpt-fgc-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>] On Behalf Of lindsey kiviets >>>>>>> Sent: 17 February 2015 10:50 AM >>>>>>> To: cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>> Subject: RE: DRE: CTS community mail >>>>>>> >>>>>>> winnings winning >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ________________________________ >>>>>>> Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 10:42:48 +0200 >>>>>>> Subject: RE: DRE: CTS community mail >>>>>>> From: ryan820509@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:ryan820509@xxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>> To: cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>> *lol* You mean like me winning all those matches last night? :P >>>>>>> On 17 Feb 2015 10:39, "lindsey kiviets" <lindseyak@xxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>>> <mailto:lindseyak@xxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> [cid:image001.png@01D04AA0.930D4E90] >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ________________________________ >>>>>>> Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 10:33:07 +0200 >>>>>>> Subject: RE: DRE: CTS community mail >>>>>>> From: ryan820509@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:ryan820509@xxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>> To: cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>> You call winning once with 16f delay bopping? The fark outta here. >>>>>>> You'll know what real bopping is on Saturday. >>>>>>> On 17 Feb 2015 10:30, "lindsey kiviets" <lindseyak@xxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>>> <mailto:lindseyak@xxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>>>>> wtf!!!!!!! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> sap didn't I bop you last nyt? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ________________________________ >>>>>>> Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 10:29:35 +0200 >>>>>>> Subject: Re: DRE: CTS community mail >>>>>>> From: ryan820509@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:ryan820509@xxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>> To: cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>> *lol* >>>>>>> On 17 Feb 2015 10:26, "euraima tobias" <euraima@xxxxxxxxx<mailto: >>>>>>> euraima@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>>>>> Is it GB's? I knew something was up, letting him bop you like that >>>>>>> in melty... :-? >>>>>>> On 17 Feb 2015 10:21 AM, "Ilitirit Sama" <ilitirit@xxxxxxxxx<mailto: >>>>>>> ilitirit@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>>>>> I didn't know you were expecting LB. Congrats. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Tue, Feb 17, 2015 at 9:58 AM, lindsey kiviets < >>>>>>> lindseyak@xxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:lindseyak@xxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>>>>> u violet my expectancy >>>>>>> >>>>>>> now im mad >>>>>>> >>>>>>> let the bopping commence >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ________________________________ >>>>>>> Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 09:56:31 +0200 >>>>>>> Subject: Re: DRE: CTS community mail >>>>>>> From: ryan820509@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:ryan820509@xxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>> To: cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> He's not unsure, he's in denial. >>>>>>> On 17 Feb 2015 09:55, "Ilitirit Sama" <ilitirit@xxxxxxxxx<mailto: >>>>>>> ilitirit@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>>>>> > im unsure whats happening. >>>>>>> LB's epitaph >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Tue, Feb 17, 2015 at 9:50 AM, lindsey kiviets < >>>>>>> lindseyak@xxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:lindseyak@xxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>>>>> they probably related to "the answer" somehow. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> also I would like closure on the topic of jeeva or kami this week? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> im unsure whats happening. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ________________________________ >>>>>>> Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 09:31:07 +0200 >>>>>>> Subject: Re: DRE: CTS community mail >>>>>>> From: ilitirit@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:ilitirit@xxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>> To: cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> You have to assume that they can hack basically anything since >>>>>>> they've obtained source code to hardware firmware. These hacks go way >>>>>>> back >>>>>>> to 2001. Noone knows what they're capable of now. And you still have >>>>>>> to >>>>>>> consider the capabilities of Russia, China, Europe and Israel. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Tue, Feb 17, 2015 at 9:29 AM, Stephen Scheidel < >>>>>>> gieroadsteve@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:gieroadsteve@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>>>>> Can dey hek my iped? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Tuesday, February 17, 2015, Ilitirit Sama <ilitirit@xxxxxxxxx >>>>>>> <mailto:ilitirit@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>>>>> Interesting material for people who like reading about hacking and >>>>>>> spy programs: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> https://securelist.com/files/2015/02/Equation_group_questions_and_answers.pdf >>>>>>> tl;dr: The NSA has an elite hacking group nicknamed "Equation" >>>>>>> that, among other things, has managed to create spyware that infects PC >>>>>>> hard drive firmware and can operate undetected. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ________________________________ >>>>>>> The information in this e-mail is confidential and may be legally >>>>>>> privileged. 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