Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform
What I'd like to find is something called inform.t, which translates inform games to TADS. The reason for this is that there are no accessible programs that run Inform games that work well on the PM. Ken DowneyBy the way, my two kids have discovered World of Darkness--I'm guiding them through it, reading it on the Pac Mate. Man, what a convoluted game! Oh well--not bad for my first, not to mention only, text adventure. President DreamTechInteractive! And, Blind Comfort! The pleasant way to experience massage! It's the Caring without the Staring! - Original Message - From: "dark" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 5:04 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform I've certainly been able to play inform 7 games with win frotz, in fact both with win frotz tts and the standard version. As I understand it, they updated the coding and creation process, but not the playing of Zcode files from a users' perspective. Beware the Grue! Dar. - Original Message - From: "Hayden Presley" To: "'Gamers Discussion list'" Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 9:44 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Hi Jacob, I don't recall seeing a notice in iInform 7 that mentioned dropping support for several platforms; also that should rely on theinterpreter, not the program itself. Best Regards, Hayden -Original Message- From: gamers-boun...@audyssey.org [mailto:gamers-boun...@audyssey.org] On Behalf Of Jacob Kruger Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 3:08 PM To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Will check it out, but part of sticking to an older version if more/multiple platform support - as in wouldn't want any client/interpreter to be unable to process the rendered file. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Anouk Radix" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 10:44 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Hi Jacob I think you might look into inform 7 which is the newest version of inform. I think they have made programming with inform a lot easier with inform 7. Greetings, Anouk, - Original Message - From: "Jacob Kruger" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 6:28 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform I think I found everything here, or hereabouts: http://ifarchive.org/indexes/if-archiveXinfocomXcompilersXinform5.html Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' ----- Original Message - From: "Jose Lomeli" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 7:00 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Hey, I'm intrested on doing this! What comands are you using? This is cool! I want to be able to write my own zCode games! JOSE Lomeli Email: joselomel...@lavabit.com Twitter: joselomeli9393 - Original Message - From: "Jacob Kruger" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 8:49 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Just started looking into it, and busy working through tutorial CHM file, and like some other dev scenario's, I'm just using notepad, and the command line compiler to turn the text files into *.z5 files at the moment. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Orin" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 1:03 AM Subject: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Hedy all, Until I can find a "real" programming language that my brain can comprehend and or find a manual that's easy to understand, Inform is my only option for now. I really want to go into programming and make it a job though if I'm having trouble understanding programming manuals it makes such a goal seem unachieveable. Then, once I manage to formulate these concepts in my head, how do I make a game out of it and turn it into code and make sounds do what I want, etc. However, for those of you who write in Inform, which do you use to write it? Notepad and or a text editor and then compile it within the Inform program? Also, even though inform is the simple programming language, what does one start a game off with. Creating a room? Because I notice at the beginning of Inform games there's release information and extention inclusions. Thanks. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription vi
Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform
Well, pass the tips along... Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Hayden Presley" To: "'Gamers Discussion list'" Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 2:15 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Hi Jacob, I can give you a few tips as to how to use it; the interface is a bit strange, but you can get used to it. Best Regards, Hayden -Original Message- From: gamers-boun...@audyssey.org [mailto:gamers-boun...@audyssey.org] On Behalf Of Jacob Kruger Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 11:18 PM To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Ok, just downloaded/installed it, and think will have to either try get used to it's interface, or else just go through documentation, and then go back to writing source etc. in notepad again, and just use it to try compiling it, but let's see... Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Anouk Radix" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 10:44 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Hi Jacob I think you might look into inform 7 which is the newest version of inform. I think they have made programming with inform a lot easier with inform 7. Greetings, Anouk, - Original Message - From: "Jacob Kruger" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 6:28 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform I think I found everything here, or hereabouts: http://ifarchive.org/indexes/if-archiveXinfocomXcompilersXinform5.html Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Jose Lomeli" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 7:00 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Hey, I'm intrested on doing this! What comands are you using? This is cool! I want to be able to write my own zCode games! JOSE Lomeli Email: joselomel...@lavabit.com Twitter: joselomeli9393 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jacob Kruger" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 8:49 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Just started looking into it, and busy working through tutorial CHM file, and like some other dev scenario's, I'm just using notepad, and the command line compiler to turn the text files into *.z5 files at the moment. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Orin" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 1:03 AM Subject: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Hedy all, Until I can find a "real" programming language that my brain can comprehend and or find a manual that's easy to understand, Inform is my only option for now. I really want to go into programming and make it a job though if I'm having trouble understanding programming manuals it makes such a goal seem unachieveable. Then, once I manage to formulate these concepts in my head, how do I make a game out of it and turn it into code and make sounds do what I want, etc. However, for those of you who write in Inform, which do you use to write it? Notepad and or a text editor and then compile it within the Inform program? Also, even though inform is the simple programming language, what does one start a game off with. Creating a room? Because I notice at the beginning of Inform games there's release information and extention inclusions. Thanks. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. Former Failed Franchisee Makes $20k+/
Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform
Hi Jacob, I can give you a few tips as to how to use it; the interface is a bit strange, but you can get used to it. Best Regards, Hayden -Original Message- From: gamers-boun...@audyssey.org [mailto:gamers-boun...@audyssey.org] On Behalf Of Jacob Kruger Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 11:18 PM To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Ok, just downloaded/installed it, and think will have to either try get used to it's interface, or else just go through documentation, and then go back to writing source etc. in notepad again, and just use it to try compiling it, but let's see... Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Anouk Radix" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 10:44 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform > Hi Jacob > I think you might look into inform 7 which is the newest version of > inform. I think they have made programming with inform a lot easier with > inform 7. > Greetings, Anouk, > - Original Message - > From: "Jacob Kruger" > To: "Gamers Discussion list" > Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 6:28 AM > Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform > > >>I think I found everything here, or hereabouts: >> http://ifarchive.org/indexes/if-archiveXinfocomXcompilersXinform5.html >> >> Stay well >> >> Jacob Kruger >> Blind Biker >> Skype: BlindZA >> '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Jose Lomeli" >> To: "Gamers Discussion list" >> Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 7:00 AM >> Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform >> >> >>> Hey, I'm intrested on doing this! What comands are you using? This is >>> cool! I want to be able to write my own zCode games! >>> JOSE Lomeli >>> Email: joselomel...@lavabit.com >>> Twitter: >>> joselomeli9393 >>> - Original Message - >>> From: "Jacob Kruger" >>> To: "Gamers Discussion list" >>> Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 8:49 PM >>> Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform >>> >>> >>>> Just started looking into it, and busy working through tutorial CHM >>>> file, and like some other dev scenario's, I'm just using notepad, and >>>> the command line compiler to turn the text files into *.z5 files at the >>>> moment. >>>> >>>> Stay well >>>> >>>> Jacob Kruger >>>> Blind Biker >>>> Skype: BlindZA >>>> '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' >>>> >>>> - Original Message - >>>> From: "Orin" >>>> To: "Gamers Discussion list" >>>> Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 1:03 AM >>>> Subject: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform >>>> >>>> >>>>> Hedy all, >>>>> >>>>> Until I can find a "real" programming language that my brain can >>>>> comprehend and or find a manual that's easy to understand, Inform is >>>>> my only option for now. I really want to go into programming and make >>>>> it a job though if I'm having trouble understanding programming >>>>> manuals it makes such a goal seem unachieveable. Then, once I manage >>>>> to formulate these concepts in my head, how do I make a game out of it >>>>> and turn it into code and make sounds do what I want, etc. >>>>> >>>>> However, for those of you who write in Inform, which do you use to >>>>> write it? Notepad and or a text editor and then compile it within the >>>>> Inform program? >>>>> >>>>> Also, even though inform is the simple programming language, what does >>>>> one start a game off with. Creating a room? Because I notice at the >>>>> beginning of Inform games there's release information and extention >>>>> inclusions. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks. >>>>> >>>>> --- >>>>> Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org >>>>> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >>>>> gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. >>>>> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >>>
Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform
Ok, just downloaded/installed it, and think will have to either try get used to it's interface, or else just go through documentation, and then go back to writing source etc. in notepad again, and just use it to try compiling it, but let's see... Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Anouk Radix" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 10:44 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Hi Jacob I think you might look into inform 7 which is the newest version of inform. I think they have made programming with inform a lot easier with inform 7. Greetings, Anouk, - Original Message - From: "Jacob Kruger" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 6:28 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform I think I found everything here, or hereabouts: http://ifarchive.org/indexes/if-archiveXinfocomXcompilersXinform5.html Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Jose Lomeli" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 7:00 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Hey, I'm intrested on doing this! What comands are you using? This is cool! I want to be able to write my own zCode games! JOSE Lomeli Email: joselomel...@lavabit.com Twitter: joselomeli9393 - Original Message - From: "Jacob Kruger" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 8:49 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Just started looking into it, and busy working through tutorial CHM file, and like some other dev scenario's, I'm just using notepad, and the command line compiler to turn the text files into *.z5 files at the moment. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Orin" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 1:03 AM Subject: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Hedy all, Until I can find a "real" programming language that my brain can comprehend and or find a manual that's easy to understand, Inform is my only option for now. I really want to go into programming and make it a job though if I'm having trouble understanding programming manuals it makes such a goal seem unachieveable. Then, once I manage to formulate these concepts in my head, how do I make a game out of it and turn it into code and make sounds do what I want, etc. However, for those of you who write in Inform, which do you use to write it? Notepad and or a text editor and then compile it within the Inform program? Also, even though inform is the simple programming language, what does one start a game off with. Creating a room? Because I notice at the beginning of Inform games there's release information and extention inclusions. Thanks. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. Former Failed Franchisee Makes $20k+/ Mo. Apply Today-$10. http://click.lavabit.com/3j7cf1an7jg3yh5dse6ex53ju3wkirabh5dqpnsi9hzmq1hqhzib/ --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyss
Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform
What I meant is that I specifically use winfrotz 1.16 since it has sapi TTS support, but not 100% sure which versions of inform etc. it can interpret - suppose should check that out, but anyway... Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Hayden Presley" To: "'Gamers Discussion list'" Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 11:44 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Hi Jacob, I don't recall seeing a notice in iInform 7 that mentioned dropping support for several platforms; also that should rely on theinterpreter, not the program itself. Best Regards, Hayden -Original Message- From: gamers-boun...@audyssey.org [mailto:gamers-boun...@audyssey.org] On Behalf Of Jacob Kruger Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 3:08 PM To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Will check it out, but part of sticking to an older version if more/multiple platform support - as in wouldn't want any client/interpreter to be unable to process the rendered file. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Anouk Radix" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 10:44 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Hi Jacob I think you might look into inform 7 which is the newest version of inform. I think they have made programming with inform a lot easier with inform 7. Greetings, Anouk, - Original Message - From: "Jacob Kruger" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 6:28 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform I think I found everything here, or hereabouts: http://ifarchive.org/indexes/if-archiveXinfocomXcompilersXinform5.html Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Jose Lomeli" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 7:00 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Hey, I'm intrested on doing this! What comands are you using? This is cool! I want to be able to write my own zCode games! JOSE Lomeli Email: joselomel...@lavabit.com Twitter: joselomeli9393 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jacob Kruger" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 8:49 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Just started looking into it, and busy working through tutorial CHM file, and like some other dev scenario's, I'm just using notepad, and the command line compiler to turn the text files into *.z5 files at the moment. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Orin" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 1:03 AM Subject: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Hedy all, Until I can find a "real" programming language that my brain can comprehend and or find a manual that's easy to understand, Inform is my only option for now. I really want to go into programming and make it a job though if I'm having trouble understanding programming manuals it makes such a goal seem unachieveable. Then, once I manage to formulate these concepts in my head, how do I make a game out of it and turn it into code and make sounds do what I want, etc. However, for those of you who write in Inform, which do you use to write it? Notepad and or a text editor and then compile it within the Inform program? Also, even though inform is the simple programming language, what does one start a game off with. Creating a room? Because I notice at the beginning of Inform games there's release information and extention inclusions. Thanks. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, pleas
Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform
I've certainly been able to play inform 7 games with win frotz, in fact both with win frotz tts and the standard version. As I understand it, they updated the coding and creation process, but not the playing of Zcode files from a users' perspective. Beware the Grue! Dar. - Original Message - From: "Hayden Presley" To: "'Gamers Discussion list'" Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 9:44 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Hi Jacob, I don't recall seeing a notice in iInform 7 that mentioned dropping support for several platforms; also that should rely on theinterpreter, not the program itself. Best Regards, Hayden -Original Message- From: gamers-boun...@audyssey.org [mailto:gamers-boun...@audyssey.org] On Behalf Of Jacob Kruger Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 3:08 PM To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Will check it out, but part of sticking to an older version if more/multiple platform support - as in wouldn't want any client/interpreter to be unable to process the rendered file. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Anouk Radix" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 10:44 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Hi Jacob I think you might look into inform 7 which is the newest version of inform. I think they have made programming with inform a lot easier with inform 7. Greetings, Anouk, - Original Message - From: "Jacob Kruger" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 6:28 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform I think I found everything here, or hereabouts: http://ifarchive.org/indexes/if-archiveXinfocomXcompilersXinform5.html Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Jose Lomeli" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 7:00 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Hey, I'm intrested on doing this! What comands are you using? This is cool! I want to be able to write my own zCode games! JOSE Lomeli Email: joselomel...@lavabit.com Twitter: joselomeli9393 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jacob Kruger" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 8:49 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Just started looking into it, and busy working through tutorial CHM file, and like some other dev scenario's, I'm just using notepad, and the command line compiler to turn the text files into *.z5 files at the moment. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Orin" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 1:03 AM Subject: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Hedy all, Until I can find a "real" programming language that my brain can comprehend and or find a manual that's easy to understand, Inform is my only option for now. I really want to go into programming and make it a job though if I'm having trouble understanding programming manuals it makes such a goal seem unachieveable. Then, once I manage to formulate these concepts in my head, how do I make a game out of it and turn it into code and make sounds do what I want, etc. However, for those of you who write in Inform, which do you use to write it? Notepad and or a text editor and then compile it within the Inform program? Also, even though inform is the simple programming language, what does one start a game off with. Creating a room? Because I notice at the beginning of Inform games there's release information and extention inclusions. Thanks. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, pleas
Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform
Hi Jacob, I don't recall seeing a notice in iInform 7 that mentioned dropping support for several platforms; also that should rely on theinterpreter, not the program itself. Best Regards, Hayden -Original Message- From: gamers-boun...@audyssey.org [mailto:gamers-boun...@audyssey.org] On Behalf Of Jacob Kruger Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 3:08 PM To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Will check it out, but part of sticking to an older version if more/multiple platform support - as in wouldn't want any client/interpreter to be unable to process the rendered file. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Anouk Radix" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 10:44 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform > Hi Jacob > I think you might look into inform 7 which is the newest version of > inform. I think they have made programming with inform a lot easier with > inform 7. > Greetings, Anouk, > - Original Message - > From: "Jacob Kruger" > To: "Gamers Discussion list" > Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 6:28 AM > Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform > > >>I think I found everything here, or hereabouts: >> http://ifarchive.org/indexes/if-archiveXinfocomXcompilersXinform5.html >> >> Stay well >> >> Jacob Kruger >> Blind Biker >> Skype: BlindZA >> '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Jose Lomeli" >> To: "Gamers Discussion list" >> Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 7:00 AM >> Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform >> >> >>> Hey, I'm intrested on doing this! What comands are you using? This is >>> cool! I want to be able to write my own zCode games! >>> JOSE Lomeli >>> Email: joselomel...@lavabit.com >>> Twitter: >>> joselomeli9393 >>> - Original Message - >>> From: "Jacob Kruger" >>> To: "Gamers Discussion list" >>> Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 8:49 PM >>> Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform >>> >>> >>>> Just started looking into it, and busy working through tutorial CHM >>>> file, and like some other dev scenario's, I'm just using notepad, and >>>> the command line compiler to turn the text files into *.z5 files at the >>>> moment. >>>> >>>> Stay well >>>> >>>> Jacob Kruger >>>> Blind Biker >>>> Skype: BlindZA >>>> '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' >>>> >>>> - Original Message - >>>> From: "Orin" >>>> To: "Gamers Discussion list" >>>> Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 1:03 AM >>>> Subject: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform >>>> >>>> >>>>> Hedy all, >>>>> >>>>> Until I can find a "real" programming language that my brain can >>>>> comprehend and or find a manual that's easy to understand, Inform is >>>>> my only option for now. I really want to go into programming and make >>>>> it a job though if I'm having trouble understanding programming >>>>> manuals it makes such a goal seem unachieveable. Then, once I manage >>>>> to formulate these concepts in my head, how do I make a game out of it >>>>> and turn it into code and make sounds do what I want, etc. >>>>> >>>>> However, for those of you who write in Inform, which do you use to >>>>> write it? Notepad and or a text editor and then compile it within the >>>>> Inform program? >>>>> >>>>> Also, even though inform is the simple programming language, what does >>>>> one start a game off with. Creating a room? Because I notice at the >>>>> beginning of Inform games there's release information and extention >>>>> inclusions. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks. >>>>> >>>>> --- >>>>> Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org >>>>> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >>>>> gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. >>>>> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >>>
Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform
Will check it out, but part of sticking to an older version if more/multiple platform support - as in wouldn't want any client/interpreter to be unable to process the rendered file. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Anouk Radix" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 10:44 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Hi Jacob I think you might look into inform 7 which is the newest version of inform. I think they have made programming with inform a lot easier with inform 7. Greetings, Anouk, - Original Message - From: "Jacob Kruger" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 6:28 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform I think I found everything here, or hereabouts: http://ifarchive.org/indexes/if-archiveXinfocomXcompilersXinform5.html Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Jose Lomeli" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 7:00 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Hey, I'm intrested on doing this! What comands are you using? This is cool! I want to be able to write my own zCode games! JOSE Lomeli Email: joselomel...@lavabit.com Twitter: joselomeli9393 - Original Message - From: "Jacob Kruger" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 8:49 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Just started looking into it, and busy working through tutorial CHM file, and like some other dev scenario's, I'm just using notepad, and the command line compiler to turn the text files into *.z5 files at the moment. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message ----- From: "Orin" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 1:03 AM Subject: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Hedy all, Until I can find a "real" programming language that my brain can comprehend and or find a manual that's easy to understand, Inform is my only option for now. I really want to go into programming and make it a job though if I'm having trouble understanding programming manuals it makes such a goal seem unachieveable. Then, once I manage to formulate these concepts in my head, how do I make a game out of it and turn it into code and make sounds do what I want, etc. However, for those of you who write in Inform, which do you use to write it? Notepad and or a text editor and then compile it within the Inform program? Also, even though inform is the simple programming language, what does one start a game off with. Creating a room? Because I notice at the beginning of Inform games there's release information and extention inclusions. Thanks. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. Former Failed Franchisee Makes $20k+/ Mo. Apply Today-$10. http://click.lavabit.com/3j7cf1an7jg3yh5dse6ex53ju3wkirabh5dqpnsi9hzmq1hqhzib/ --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...
Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform
Hi Jacob I think you might look into inform 7 which is the newest version of inform. I think they have made programming with inform a lot easier with inform 7. Greetings, Anouk, - Original Message - From: "Jacob Kruger" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 6:28 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform I think I found everything here, or hereabouts: http://ifarchive.org/indexes/if-archiveXinfocomXcompilersXinform5.html Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Jose Lomeli" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 7:00 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Hey, I'm intrested on doing this! What comands are you using? This is cool! I want to be able to write my own zCode games! JOSE Lomeli Email: joselomel...@lavabit.com Twitter: joselomeli9393 - Original Message - From: "Jacob Kruger" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 8:49 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Just started looking into it, and busy working through tutorial CHM file, and like some other dev scenario's, I'm just using notepad, and the command line compiler to turn the text files into *.z5 files at the moment. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Orin" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 1:03 AM Subject: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Hedy all, Until I can find a "real" programming language that my brain can comprehend and or find a manual that's easy to understand, Inform is my only option for now. I really want to go into programming and make it a job though if I'm having trouble understanding programming manuals it makes such a goal seem unachieveable. Then, once I manage to formulate these concepts in my head, how do I make a game out of it and turn it into code and make sounds do what I want, etc. However, for those of you who write in Inform, which do you use to write it? Notepad and or a text editor and then compile it within the Inform program? Also, even though inform is the simple programming language, what does one start a game off with. Creating a room? Because I notice at the beginning of Inform games there's release information and extention inclusions. Thanks. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. Former Failed Franchisee Makes $20k+/ Mo. Apply Today-$10. http://click.lavabit.com/3j7cf1an7jg3yh5dse6ex53ju3wkirabh5dqpnsi9hzmq1hqhzib/ --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.
Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform
Hi, I think there is an official inform website with a lot of resources. There is a manual included with inform 7 and there is a free inform for dummies text book. I do in fact think that, for creating interactive fiction at least it is best NOT to use a normal programming language. With a language that is specifically made for itneractive fiction you also have a parser to rely on (so what people can type into the game) and a large library with default actions and mechanisms. I do agree with you that inform is the best way to go although, if you want to go inform 7 I am not sure on how many platforms your games will be playable. There are some pretty dedicated newsgroups related to interactive fiction and I do even think that there are some mailing lists for inform programming but you would have to look on their official website for that. Greetings, Anouk, - Original Message - From: "Orin" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 12:03 AM Subject: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Hedy all, Until I can find a "real" programming language that my brain can comprehend and or find a manual that's easy to understand, Inform is my only option for now. I really want to go into programming and make it a job though if I'm having trouble understanding programming manuals it makes such a goal seem unachieveable. Then, once I manage to formulate these concepts in my head, how do I make a game out of it and turn it into code and make sounds do what I want, etc. However, for those of you who write in Inform, which do you use to write it? Notepad and or a text editor and then compile it within the Inform program? Also, even though inform is the simple programming language, what does one start a game off with. Creating a room? Because I notice at the beginning of Inform games there's release information and extention inclusions. Thanks. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform
I think I found everything here, or hereabouts: http://ifarchive.org/indexes/if-archiveXinfocomXcompilersXinform5.html Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Jose Lomeli" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 7:00 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Hey, I'm intrested on doing this! What comands are you using? This is cool! I want to be able to write my own zCode games! JOSE Lomeli Email: joselomel...@lavabit.com Twitter: joselomeli9393 - Original Message - From: "Jacob Kruger" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 8:49 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Just started looking into it, and busy working through tutorial CHM file, and like some other dev scenario's, I'm just using notepad, and the command line compiler to turn the text files into *.z5 files at the moment. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Orin" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 1:03 AM Subject: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Hedy all, Until I can find a "real" programming language that my brain can comprehend and or find a manual that's easy to understand, Inform is my only option for now. I really want to go into programming and make it a job though if I'm having trouble understanding programming manuals it makes such a goal seem unachieveable. Then, once I manage to formulate these concepts in my head, how do I make a game out of it and turn it into code and make sounds do what I want, etc. However, for those of you who write in Inform, which do you use to write it? Notepad and or a text editor and then compile it within the Inform program? Also, even though inform is the simple programming language, what does one start a game off with. Creating a room? Because I notice at the beginning of Inform games there's release information and extention inclusions. Thanks. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. Former Failed Franchisee Makes $20k+/ Mo. Apply Today-$10. http://click.lavabit.com/3j7cf1an7jg3yh5dse6ex53ju3wkirabh5dqpnsi9hzmq1hqhzib/ --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform
Hey, I'm intrested on doing this! What comands are you using? This is cool! I want to be able to write my own zCode games! JOSE Lomeli Email: joselomel...@lavabit.com Twitter: joselomeli9393 - Original Message - From: "Jacob Kruger" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 8:49 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Just started looking into it, and busy working through tutorial CHM file, and like some other dev scenario's, I'm just using notepad, and the command line compiler to turn the text files into *.z5 files at the moment. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Orin" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 1:03 AM Subject: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Hedy all, Until I can find a "real" programming language that my brain can comprehend and or find a manual that's easy to understand, Inform is my only option for now. I really want to go into programming and make it a job though if I'm having trouble understanding programming manuals it makes such a goal seem unachieveable. Then, once I manage to formulate these concepts in my head, how do I make a game out of it and turn it into code and make sounds do what I want, etc. However, for those of you who write in Inform, which do you use to write it? Notepad and or a text editor and then compile it within the Inform program? Also, even though inform is the simple programming language, what does one start a game off with. Creating a room? Because I notice at the beginning of Inform games there's release information and extention inclusions. Thanks. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. Former Failed Franchisee Makes $20k+/ Mo. Apply Today-$10. http://click.lavabit.com/3j7cf1an7jg3yh5dse6ex53ju3wkirabh5dqpnsi9hzmq1hqhzib/ --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform
Just started looking into it, and busy working through tutorial CHM file, and like some other dev scenario's, I'm just using notepad, and the command line compiler to turn the text files into *.z5 files at the moment. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Orin" To: "Gamers Discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 1:03 AM Subject: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Hedy all, Until I can find a "real" programming language that my brain can comprehend and or find a manual that's easy to understand, Inform is my only option for now. I really want to go into programming and make it a job though if I'm having trouble understanding programming manuals it makes such a goal seem unachieveable. Then, once I manage to formulate these concepts in my head, how do I make a game out of it and turn it into code and make sounds do what I want, etc. However, for those of you who write in Inform, which do you use to write it? Notepad and or a text editor and then compile it within the Inform program? Also, even though inform is the simple programming language, what does one start a game off with. Creating a room? Because I notice at the beginning of Inform games there's release information and extention inclusions. Thanks. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform
Hi Shaun, Um... That's a "real" language. It's just not called C ++. Inform really isn't though, for the simple reason that it's completely based off of what is known as "Natural language". But BGT is very much real. Best Regards, Hayden -Original Message- From: gamers-boun...@audyssey.org [mailto:gamers-boun...@audyssey.org] On Behalf Of shaun everiss Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 8:44 PM To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform what about bgt? thats not a real language as such but its a scripter for games. The dotnet stuff should be easyish, empowermentzone has some stuff. Adrift will also work its menu based. Not sure about tads. At 12:03 p.m. 7/12/2010, you wrote: >Hedy all, > >Until I can find a "real" programming language that my brain can >comprehend and or find a manual that's easy to understand, Inform is >my only option for now. I really want to go into programming and >make it a job though if I'm having trouble understanding programming >manuals it makes such a goal seem unachieveable. Then, once I manage >to formulate these concepts in my head, how do I make a game out of >it and turn it into code and make sounds do what I want, etc. > >However, for those of you who write in Inform, which do you use to >write it? Notepad and or a text editor and then compile it within >the Inform program? > >Also, even though inform is the simple programming language, what >does one start a game off with. Creating a room? Because I notice at >the beginning of Inform games there's release information and >extention inclusions. > >Thanks. > >--- >Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org >If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. >You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. >If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, >please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform
what about bgt? thats not a real language as such but its a scripter for games. The dotnet stuff should be easyish, empowermentzone has some stuff. Adrift will also work its menu based. Not sure about tads. At 12:03 p.m. 7/12/2010, you wrote: Hedy all, Until I can find a "real" programming language that my brain can comprehend and or find a manual that's easy to understand, Inform is my only option for now. I really want to go into programming and make it a job though if I'm having trouble understanding programming manuals it makes such a goal seem unachieveable. Then, once I manage to formulate these concepts in my head, how do I make a game out of it and turn it into code and make sounds do what I want, etc. However, for those of you who write in Inform, which do you use to write it? Notepad and or a text editor and then compile it within the Inform program? Also, even though inform is the simple programming language, what does one start a game off with. Creating a room? Because I notice at the beginning of Inform games there's release information and extention inclusions. Thanks. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform
Hi, No, Inform is an IDE; you'll wanttojust write it in Inform, and press the "release" button when you're ready to make your zcode file. Best Regards, Hayden -Original Message- From: gamers-boun...@audyssey.org [mailto:gamers-boun...@audyssey.org] On Behalf Of Orin Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 5:04 PM To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform Hedy all, Until I can find a "real" programming language that my brain can comprehend and or find a manual that's easy to understand, Inform is my only option for now. I really want to go into programming and make it a job though if I'm having trouble understanding programming manuals it makes such a goal seem unachieveable. Then, once I manage to formulate these concepts in my head, how do I make a game out of it and turn it into code and make sounds do what I want, etc. However, for those of you who write in Inform, which do you use to write it? Notepad and or a text editor and then compile it within the Inform program? Also, even though inform is the simple programming language, what does one start a game off with. Creating a room? Because I notice at the beginning of Inform games there's release information and extention inclusions. Thanks. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Writing with Inform
Hi, Yes, a room is a good start. I suggest looking through some of the available source code to get an idea of this sort of thing as well. Practice making small rooms or examples of your own. As for what I use to write Inform, I find the program itself quite useful as a development environment, though not always as speech-friendly as one might like. It does work though. Best, Zack. On Mon, 6 Dec 2010, Orin wrote: Hedy all, Until I can find a "real" programming language that my brain can comprehend and or find a manual that's easy to understand, Inform is my only option for now. I really want to go into programming and make it a job though if I'm having trouble understanding programming manuals it makes such a goal seem unachieveable. Then, once I manage to formulate these concepts in my head, how do I make a game out of it and turn it into code and make sounds do what I want, etc. However, for those of you who write in Inform, which do you use to write it? Notepad and or a text editor and then compile it within the Inform program? Also, even though inform is the simple programming language, what does one start a game off with. Creating a room? Because I notice at the beginning of Inform games there's release information and extention inclusions. Thanks. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
[Audyssey] Writing with Inform
Hedy all, Until I can find a "real" programming language that my brain can comprehend and or find a manual that's easy to understand, Inform is my only option for now. I really want to go into programming and make it a job though if I'm having trouble understanding programming manuals it makes such a goal seem unachieveable. Then, once I manage to formulate these concepts in my head, how do I make a game out of it and turn it into code and make sounds do what I want, etc. However, for those of you who write in Inform, which do you use to write it? Notepad and or a text editor and then compile it within the Inform program? Also, even though inform is the simple programming language, what does one start a game off with. Creating a room? Because I notice at the beginning of Inform games there's release information and extention inclusions. Thanks. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
