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Metroid-like game
« on: September 12, 2010, 10:05:07 pm »
I am going to create a metroid like platforming game for the 83+/84. I was going to write it in Ti basic using pixel graphics but now Im thinking of switching to axe parser.
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Re: Metroid-like game
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2010, 10:25:41 pm »
How much do you know about axe? You may want to start with something smaller if you haven't programmed axe much
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Re: Metroid-like game
« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2010, 10:27:54 pm »
I've programmed with TI basic for several years now. I heard that axe has TI basic like syntax. I think Ill be ok.
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Re: Metroid-like game
« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2010, 10:29:50 pm »
The syntax is similar, but the semantics are much different. It's like c vs java. Similar syntax, but oriented for different things.
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Re: Metroid-like game
« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2010, 10:30:06 pm »
Though Axe has BASIC like syntax there are some functions that have been changed from BASIC. Ex. Basic: randInt(1,10)  Axe: rand^10+1
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Re: Metroid-like game
« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2010, 10:31:39 pm »
Though at any rate we community members will always be willing to help.
Good luck! :D
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Re: Metroid-like game
« Reply #6 on: September 12, 2010, 10:32:39 pm »
What kind of programs have you made in the past? Also, although Axe has similar TI-BASIC syntax some things can get pretty advanced. But good luck with it. If you need any inspiration there are multiple Metroid games, one by our very own DJ I believe.

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Re: Metroid-like game
« Reply #7 on: September 12, 2010, 10:33:15 pm »
Quote from: calcdude84se on September 12, 2010, 10:31:39 pm
Though at any rate we community members will always be willing to help.
Good luck! :D

Of course :). Though I do suggest making some small games first, if you choose axe.
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Re: Metroid-like game
« Reply #8 on: September 12, 2010, 10:37:44 pm »
I've made two RPG's, one was text based and another was a full one with multiple levels, leveling up, and random monster encounters. I've modifies a pong game to include another ball, and a peg randomly placed so it can move the ball if things get repetitive.

Thanks for the fore-warnings. Is there any source code I can look through?
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Re: Metroid-like game
« Reply #9 on: September 12, 2010, 10:42:00 pm »
As some other people said, I recommend you do not start too large as your first Axe projects, because while graphical functions may be a bit similar as BASIC, some stuff is different, like pointers and memory stuff. However, if you learn Axe, do some programs, experiment with physics and game engines, then realize you got the grasp of it, then I guess you could take on a moderately large project. Just remember there are many things to code in a Metroid game, such as enemies and bosses, grabbing items, collision detection and physics.

As my first calc game ever, in BASIC, I made a small RPG with one single dungeon split in two parts, one enemy, magic spell and broken level system.

Otherwise, good luck! Also, another important thing is to do backups very often.

Supersonic ball has no set release date yet, as I progress really slowly on it, but eventually I may release some source code for people who wants to work on physics (or help). For source code, you can look at the Your projects: Post and Critique and the Routines thread, as well as the example programs provided with Axe. Keep in mind that some programs in the projects/routines topics in the Axe forum are several months old, though, and the code may need to be modified to run on newer versions of Axe.
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« Reply #10 on: September 12, 2010, 10:44:13 pm »
Cool thanks. Does axe run on the 84 emu? And do you write it on the calc or on the computer and send it to the calc?
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« Reply #11 on: September 12, 2010, 10:45:24 pm »
I'd start by learning hex and binary if you aren't *very* familiar with them already. I'd start by displaying a simple tile map.
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« Reply #12 on: September 12, 2010, 10:46:46 pm »
Hex I might be able to handle. binary... **shudders**.
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Re: Metroid-like game
« Reply #13 on: September 12, 2010, 10:48:31 pm »
You can write Axe programs on calc with the BASIC editor, on the PC using TI-Graph Link (requires Windows XP or below, I believe)or another basic editor.

Also Axe Parser is compatible with the TI-83+, 83+SE, 84+, 84+SE and the TI-Nspire 84+ mode.
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« Reply #14 on: September 12, 2010, 10:48:57 pm »
Binary isn't as necessary, just if you're dealing with a lot of bit operations. Hex is more important though. Do you know about bytes bits nibbles etc?
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