Re: [Tutor] help, complete beginner please!
"kevin hayes" wrote
Hi all! I'm trying to write a basic text adventure game to start
learning
python (just for fun). I've gone through the first four chapters of
a "learn
python game programming book" and I'm having trouble with the
exercise on
writing a text adventure.
Sorry I don't know the book but...
I'm looking for the simplest version of this as possible,
because
I'm having trouble with the concepts.
What is your programming background? Have you programmed in
any other language before or is Python your fist?
an idea where I'm at. However, I would really like someone to lay
out a
little code structure for me.
I think you are maybe trying to run too fast.
Its good practice in programming to build things up slowly, pece by
piece.
In your case forget about the loop initially. Just write the
individual functions
and test each one individually. Once you get the functions working on
their own you can start to build the structure to call them. [This
approach
is known as bottom-up programming in case you are interested]
This approach is particularl;y powerful in a language like Python
because
if you put the functions in a file you can import that file as a
module
(have you covered modules yet?)
Then at the intreractive prompt(>>>) you can interactively test your
functions to check they work.
keepGoing = True
while keepGoing == True:
global gold
You don;t need this global is only used inside a function definition
so that the function can modify variables outside the function.
You are not inside a function at this point.
gold = 0
def RoomOne():
Here you are defining a function inside the while loop.
So you will redefine the function every time through the loop.
This is wasteful and not needed. Take the definition
outside the loop.
print "You find yourself in a large room. Above you is a
massive
crystal"
print "chandelier. In front of you is round stone fountain,
spewing
water"
print "from it's center. On the walls hang green satin
drapery. The
ceiling"
print "is comprised of three ornate arches. There is an arch
in
front of you"
print "and to your right and left. A staircase leads up from
under
the arch"
print "in front of you. Under the arches to your left and
right are
large wooden"
print "doors, each with an iron handle. Enter 'Help' for a
full list
of commands."
Use a triple quoted string to avoid multiple print statements.
RoomOne()
Command = raw_input("Please enter a command. ")
Command = Command.upper()
if Command == "N":
RoomFour()
elif Command == "S":
print "You ditched the creepy castle and headed for the
road."
keepGoing == False
elif Command == "E":
RoomTwo()
elif Command == "HELP":
print "List of Commands: 'Help',then enter for this list."
print "'N', then enter = Door to the
North."
print "'S', then enter = Door to the
South."
print "'E', then enter = Door to the East."
print "'W', then enter = Door to the West."
print "'Look at', then 'objects name', then
enter
= Looks at an object."
print "'Pick Up', then 'objects name', then
enter
= Picks up an object."
print "'Q', then enter = Quit Game."
elif Command == "W":
RoomSix()
elif Command == "LOOK AT FOUNTAIN":
print "There appears to be 4 gold coins in it."
elif Command == "PICK UP 4 GOLD COINS":
gold = gold + 4
print "Current Gold = ", gold
elif Command == "Q":
keepGoing = False
else:
print "That doesn't work."
def RoomTwo():
print "Current Gold = ", gold
print "In the middle of the room is a large Gargoyle with
fiery red
eyes."
print "He's holding a cup. In the southeast corner of the
room you
see a broom"
print "with dust and cob-webs on it. Next to the broom is a
dead
rat."
print "To the north is another door. In front of the door is
an
overturned basket."
promptTwo = raw_input("What are you going to do? ")
promptTwo = promptTwo.upper()
if promptTwo == "N":
RoomThree()
elif promptTwo == "S":
print "There is no door there."
elif promptTwo == "W":
RoomOne()
elif promptTwo == "E":
print "There is only a wall there."
elif promptTwo == "Q":
keepGoing = False
elif promptTwo == "PICK UP BASKET":
print "You pick up the basket, revealing 2 gold pieces."
RoomTwo()
elif promptTwo == "PICK UP 2 GOLD COINS":
gold = gold + 2
print "Current Gold = ", gold
RoomTwo()
elif promptTwo == "LOOK AT GARGOYLE":
print "Looking at the Gargoyle you notice he's really mean,
and
really still."
RoomTwo()
elif promptTwo == "LOOK AT BROOM":
print "Looking at the broom, you notice it's u
[Tutor] import prroblem
Hello, Im trying to do a import on a linux machine. But now Im gettting this message : Python 2.6.5 (r265:79063, Apr 1 2010, 05:28:39) [GCC 4.4.3 20100316 (prerelease)] on linux2 Type "help", "copyright", "credits" or "license" for more information. >>> import calender Traceback (most recent call last): File "", line 1, in ImportError: No module named calender >>> But the module calender exist I can be found here : /usr/lib/python26/site-packages How to solve this one ? Roelof ___ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org To unsubscribe or change subscription options: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
Re: [Tutor] import prroblem
But the module calender exist > I can be found here : /usr/lib/python26/site-packages > > How to solve this one ? > > Roelof > > > ___ > Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org > To unsubscribe or change subscription options: > http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor > > it is spelled wrong -- should be calendar -- Joel Goldstick ___ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org To unsubscribe or change subscription options: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
Re: [Tutor] import problem
tutor-bounces+christopher.henk=allisontransmission@python.org wrote on 08/28/2010 12:54:28 PM: > Hello, > > Im trying to do a import on a linux machine. > But now Im gettting this message : > > Python 2.6.5 (r265:79063, Apr 1 2010, 05:28:39) > [GCC 4.4.3 20100316 (prerelease)] on linux2 > Type "help", "copyright", "credits" or "license" for more information. > >>> import calender > Traceback (most recent call last): > File "", line 1, in > ImportError: No module named calender > >>> Did you try calendar (with an 'a')? it might have just been a spelling mistake in your import Can you do other imports from site-packages? Chris___ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org To unsubscribe or change subscription options: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
Re: [Tutor] help, complete beginner please! CORRECTION
Thanks to Luke for pointing out that Room1() did not return anything. I now add a return statement: 9) have the functions return text rather than printing it. Use triple quoted text. e.g.: def Room1(): description = """You find yourself in a large room. Above you is a massive crystal chandelier. In front of you is round stone fountain, spewing water.""" return description -- Bob Gailer 919-636-4239 Chapel Hill NC ___ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org To unsubscribe or change subscription options: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
Re: [Tutor] import prroblem
> Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 10:24:06 -0700 > Subject: Re: [Tutor] import prroblem > From: thud...@opensuse.us > To: rwob...@hotmail.com > > On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 9:54 AM, Roelof Wobben wrote: > > Hello, > > > > Im trying to do a import on a linux machine. > > But now Im gettting this message : > > > > Python 2.6.5 (r265:79063, Apr 1 2010, 05:28:39) > > [GCC 4.4.3 20100316 (prerelease)] on linux2 > > Type "help", "copyright", "credits" or "license" for more information. > import calender > > Traceback (most recent call last): > > File "", line 1, in > > ImportError: No module named calender > > > > > But the module calender exist > > I can be found here : /usr/lib/python26/site-packages > > > > How to solve this one ? > > Spell it "calendar" if you want the one in the standard library. Hello Everyone, I was a stupid typo from me. Sorry for the troubles, Roelof ___ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org To unsubscribe or change subscription options: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
Re: [Tutor] Trouble with exercise regarding classes
Ok I think I got it. Thanks everybody. And sorry for the late reply. My classes have just started so learned python unfortunately must be bumped down on the priority list On Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 4:32 AM, Alan Gauld wrote: > > "Andrew Martin" wrote > > I want to compare zenith, a floating point number, with the current y >> value? >> I thought the current y value could be retrieved by Projectile.getY. >> > > Projectile.getY is a reference to the getY method of the Projectile class. > (See the separate thread on function objects for more on this topic) > > You want to execute the method so you need parens on the end. > > But, you also want to execute it for the cball instance. > You have already done this earlier in your code, here: > >while cball.getY() >= 0: > > So you just need to make the if test compatible with that: > > > if Projectile.getY > zenith: >>> >> > becomes > > if cball.getY() > zenith: > > And similarly for the assignment > >zenith = Projectile.getY() > becomes > zenith = cball.getY() > > > As an aside you can do this using Projectile, but its bad practice: > > Projectile.getY(cball) > > This explicitly provides the self argument instead of Python doing > it for you when you use the instance. We can use this technique when > calling inherited methods inside a class method definition. Anywhere > else its best to use the instance to call a method. > > HTH, > > > -- > Alan Gauld > Author of the Learn to Program web site > http://www.alan-g.me.uk/ > > > ___ > Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org > To unsubscribe or change subscription options: > http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor > ___ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org To unsubscribe or change subscription options: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
Re: [Tutor] import problem
it is >>> import calendar not calender --nitin On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 10:51 PM, wrote: > > > tutor-bounces+christopher.henk=allisontransmission@python.org wrote on > 08/28/2010 12:54:28 PM: > > > Hello, > > > > Im trying to do a import on a linux machine. > > But now Im gettting this message : > > > > Python 2.6.5 (r265:79063, Apr 1 2010, 05:28:39) > > [GCC 4.4.3 20100316 (prerelease)] on linux2 > > Type "help", "copyright", "credits" or "license" for more information. > > >>> import calender > > Traceback (most recent call last): > > File "", line 1, in > > ImportError: No module named calender > > >>> > > Did you try calendar (with an 'a')? it might have just been a spelling > mistake in your import > > Can you do other imports from site-packages? > > > Chris > ___ > Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org > To unsubscribe or change subscription options: > http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor > > ___ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org To unsubscribe or change subscription options: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
