Hello everyone!
Don't forget to do your homework (Install Python, Pyglet and Rabbyt)
before this tutorial. The set-up page has been updated with instructions
for a number of other Linux distros. You can find it at
http://wiki.slug.org.au/pythonprogrammingsetup
If you have any problems, I'll be around from 6:00pm to look into
them. There are however a lot of you and only one of me, so please try
your best to debug the problems yourself.
As we have a lot to get through we will be starting at 6:30 *sharp*. If
you are late you may not be able to catch up, so please turn up on time!
Tim
On Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:54:37 -0800, Tim Ansell <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> You can read the full version of this announcement at
> http://slug.org.au/node/123
>
> == Summary ==
>
> Date: Friday 29nd of January (Friday next week).
> Start Time: Arrive at 6:15pm for a 6:30pm *sharp* start
> Format: Python Game Programming, BOFs, Pizza Dinner
> Where: Google Australia, opposite Star City
>
> *** You will need a setup laptop to participate in this tutorial. **
> ***** Instructions for setting up your laptop are listed at
> http://wiki.slug.org.au/pythonprogrammingsetup
>
> == SLUG January Monthly Meeting ==
>
> Instead of running two 45 minute talks will be having two Python game
> tutorials. At the end of each tutorial you should have a fully playable
> game developed and running!
>
> The first tutorial will be suitable for beginners of all ages, no
> programming experience will be required. The tutorial will focus around
> a "Punch the Monkey" game, but there should also be enough meat for
> more advanced people to create something cool.
>
> The second tutorial will be suitable for people who want to advanced
> further and will concentrate on extending skills learnt in the earlier
> tutorial. Some programming experience is recommended for this tutorial.
> During this tutorial people will create a clone of either space
> invaders or asteroids.
>
> As the tutorials will be interactive you will need to bring a laptop.
> You will also need to set-up your laptop with the appropriate software.
> The software runs on Linux, Mac and Windows. You will need to install:
> * Python - http://python.org
> * Pyglet - http://pyglet.org
> * Rabbyt - http://matthewmarshall.org/projects/rabbyt/
>
> To test that everything works, I have included a small Python program
> which will display "It works" if everything is working.
>
> To do so on Ubuntu, you would use the following commands;
> # Install python and easy_install
> apt-get install python python-setuptools
> # Install pyglet and rabbyt
> easy_install pyglet
> easy_install rabbyt
> # Test everything is working
> python test.py
>
> If you figure out instructions for other operating systems or Linux
> versions please add them at:
> http://wiki.slug.org.au/pythonprogrammingsetup
>
> *** If you have problems, please turn up **early** so we can fix them!
>
>
> = Meeting Details =
>
> SLUG is the very mis-named Sydney Linux User Group. We are a general
> Open Source interest group which runs our primary event on the last
> Friday of every month (except December). Meetings are open to the
> general public, and are free of charge.
>
> Our venue is Google, Level 5, 48 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont. It's across the
> road from Star City Casino. A map of the area can be found here[1], and
> public transit directions are at [2]. Appropriate signage and directions
> will be posted around the building.
>
> You will need to sign-in to enter the venue. This can be performed when
> you arrive, but to save time we recommend that you do so online
> beforehand at Eventbrite ( http://slug.eventbrite.com ).
>
> If you are unsure, please sign up as a 'maybe'. This allows us to
> organise adequate meeting space and facilities. You do not need to
> create an account to indicate your attendance.
>
> = Meeting Schedule =
>
> We start at 18.30 but we ask that people arrive at least 15 minutes
> early so we an all get into the building and start on time. Please do
> not arrive before 18.00, as it may hinder business activities for our
> host!
>
> See here[5] for an explanation of the segments.
>
> * 18.15: Open Doors
> * 18.30: Announcements, News, Introductions
> * 18.45: General Talk
> * 19.30: Intermission
> * 19.45: In-Depth Talk
> * 20.30: Dinner
>
> BoFs and the Hackerspace run from the time the doors open.
>
> = Bird of a Feather (BoF) Sessions =
>
> The list of BoFs at the moment are:
>
> * SLUGlets - our regular forum for newbies and desktop users
>
> If you would like to run a BoF, please discuss on the SLUG Activities
> mailing list[4].
>
> = Hacker Space =
>
> We have heaps of room available to us at Google. If the talks do not
> grab you, feel free to come along and hack away on your favourite
> project in the designated Hacker Space.
>
> = Dinner =
>
> For dinner, we order in a selection of pizzas. The cost is $10 per
> head, and we will be collecting money from the beginning of the
> meeting. If you have any particular dietary requirements (e.g.
> vegetarian), let us know beforehand. Dinner is a great way to
> socialise and learn in a relaxed atmosphere :)
>
> For those who want to continue the conversation after dinner, some of
> us will be heading to a pub in the local area.
>
> [1] http://tinyurl.com/ParkingPyrmont
> [2] http://wiki.slug.org.au/howtogetthere
> [3] http://slug.eventbrite.com/
> [4] http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/activities
> [5] http://www.slug.org.au/meetings/meetingformat
>
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