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Zaerosz

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Small Things (i.e. Learning C++ for a Gnome Sidescroller)
« on: December 12, 2012, 10:54:18 pm »

Okay, so I was on reddit earlier and I came across this. My brain promptly decided it wanted to turn that into a pseudo-2d game. I am now relearning basic C++ to try and do this. The only programming thing I've ever done before this was a Yugioh booster pack randomizer (which admittedly turned out pretty decently, but was a two-person job). Please either stop me or teach me how to code this sort of thing.

EDIT: Okay, stopping me is no longer going to happen. With that in mind, here's a list of what I've got planned so far!
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Re: Small Things (i.e. Learning C++ for a Gnome Sidescroller)
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2012, 07:34:44 am »

Sounds like a lot of fun.
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Re: Small Things (i.e. Learning C++ for a Gnome Sidescroller)
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2012, 01:13:42 am »

How small are the gnomes? As small as the ones in The Bromeliad Trilogy by Terry Pratchett?

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Re: Small Things (i.e. Learning C++ for a Gnome Sidescroller)
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2012, 05:59:01 pm »

How small are the gnomes? As small as the ones in The Bromeliad Trilogy by Terry Pratchett?
Unconfirmed height, but def. small enough that spiders and rats can be a major threat. Possibly looking at maybe an inch, inch and a half tall?
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Re: Small Things (i.e. Learning C++ for a Gnome Sidescroller)
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2012, 09:55:23 pm »

YES.

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Re: Small Things (i.e. Learning C++ for a Gnome Sidescroller)
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2012, 08:52:39 pm »

YES.
Indeed. Among other things I'm looking at hunting feral rats in the sewer levels in order to make rathide armour and bone weapons. There is also maybe going to be a scorpion miniboss - naturally, with craftable carapace drops.
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Re: Small Things (i.e. Learning C++ for a Gnome Sidescroller)
« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2012, 09:02:15 pm »

Will this be sandbox, like Terrarria, or more linear?

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Re: Small Things (i.e. Learning C++ for a Gnome Sidescroller)
« Reply #7 on: December 19, 2012, 03:24:57 pm »

Will this be sandbox, like Terrarria, or more linear?
Definitely more linear. Since there's an actual story and all.
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Re: Small Things (i.e. Learning C++ for a Gnome Sidescroller)
« Reply #8 on: December 19, 2012, 08:54:00 pm »

Will this be sandbox, like Terrarria, or more linear?
Definitely more linear. Since there's an actual story and all.
A what?
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Re: Small Things (i.e. Learning C++ for a Gnome Sidescroller)
« Reply #9 on: December 19, 2012, 09:49:11 pm »

Will this be sandbox, like Terrarria, or more linear?
Definitely more linear. Since there's an actual story and all.
A what?
Story. Storyline. There are scripted events that happen. Now, I understand this may be a jarring concept to a Dwarf Fortress player, but I assure you it's not all that bad. Usually.
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Re: Small Things (i.e. Learning C++ for a Gnome Sidescroller)
« Reply #10 on: December 19, 2012, 11:43:34 pm »

Will this be sandbox, like Terrarria, or more linear?
Definitely more linear. Since there's an actual story and all.
A what?
Story. Storyline. There are scripted events that happen. Now, I understand this may be a jarring concept to a Dwarf Fortress player, but I assure you it's not all that bad. Usually.
*gasps*
Seriously, though, as long as you leave it fairly open I'm happy.
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