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by KayBee
Sun Sep 29, 2019 1:09 am
Forum: Programming
Topic: 3D Chess 2K18
Replies: 345
Views: 68627

Re: 3D Chess 2K18

In my opinion, you have some up with something special here, it is impressive immediately, regardless of size. If I could wish for one feature it would be to have a mode whereby you get to see the moves it is considering and rejecting. 1k chess for the ZX-81 does this. It is a fascinating thing to w...
by KayBee
Sat Sep 28, 2019 3:57 pm
Forum: Programming
Topic: 3D Chess 2K18
Replies: 345
Views: 68627

Re: 3D Chess 2K18

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On my chess device, I use 2 arrow keys to select the piece, which is more flexible than a single key for cycling. So, I suggest the 5 and 8 keys. I also have a pleasant -click- sound via small speaker.
by KayBee
Sat Feb 23, 2019 3:48 pm
Forum: Programming
Topic: Iterating the iterator
Replies: 5
Views: 1543

Re: Iterating the iterator

Yes, I asked it for the Atari too: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/288390-iterating-the-iterator/ Each community has its bright lights, each with their own style of answering. Answers can be like books, some connect with you and some don't. I am determined to finish this game idea. At first I wante...
by KayBee
Sat Feb 23, 2019 3:34 pm
Forum: Programming
Topic: 3D Chess 2K18
Replies: 345
Views: 68627

Re: 3D Chess 2K18

In an actual game, I would like to quickly choose the piece to move, may I suggest inverting the color of each piece as you go through your options? Once the piece is chosen, it rises, then I choose the destination square?
by KayBee
Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:06 pm
Forum: Programming
Topic: 3D Chess 2K18
Replies: 345
Views: 68627

Re: 3D Chess 2K18

I mentioned ZX chess because I love the way it cycles through the possible moves, and with actual pieces it would be a fascinating visualization of the engine at work.

KB
by KayBee
Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:04 pm
Forum: Programming
Topic: 3D Chess 2K18
Replies: 345
Views: 68627

Re: 3D Chess 2K18

I love the purity of Microchess, but to me it's interface (notation) obfuscates the play. When I play it I have to mentally translate. It is much better with a VT-100 terminal.

As for moving the pieces up, I agree, at least 1 line. Really amazing.

KB
by KayBee
Tue Feb 19, 2019 2:09 am
Forum: Programming
Topic: 3D Chess 2K18
Replies: 345
Views: 68627

Re: 3D Chess 2K18

This is stunning arkannoyed. If I could have two wishes, they would be:
1. Tie Peter Jennings 1k MicroChess to this beautiful interface.
2. tie the infamous 1k ZX chess to this beautiful interface.

I wish I wish.

KB
by KayBee
Tue Feb 19, 2019 1:27 am
Forum: Programming
Topic: Iterating the iterator
Replies: 5
Views: 1543

Iterating the iterator

Hi BASIC Brains, I am trying to get my head around iterating something that is already iterating. Hmm, I hope that made sense. Well, let's say I have this: 10 LET X=1 15 FOR T = 1 TO 5 20 PRINT X 25 LET X=X+1 30 NEXT T RUN 1 2 3 4 5 But what if I want the whole thing to iterate, so it does: 6 7 8 9 ...
by KayBee
Mon Jan 28, 2019 4:31 pm
Forum: Sales/Commercial
Topic: Checking interest, convert your keyboard to Speccy
Replies: 0
Views: 804

Checking interest, convert your keyboard to Speccy

https://i.postimg.cc/rdvP0CKG/KB-IMG-1499-crop-1280.jpg Hi Spectrum Community, I have made these and am respectfully investigating the community interest. Once I know the interest level I can figure out the batch size to make. The price will be £6 plus postage, postage is about £1.5 from here. I ha...
by KayBee
Mon Jan 28, 2019 2:16 pm
Forum: Programming
Topic: Using the "IN" command for WASD game control
Replies: 9
Views: 2469

Re: Using the "IN" command for WASD game control

Fixed! Man, I never would have guessed that the issue was a preference setting, since I was using the emulated keyboard to type in the program. Excellent dj, thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.

KB
by KayBee
Mon Jan 28, 2019 3:06 am
Forum: Programming
Topic: Using the "IN" command for WASD game control
Replies: 9
Views: 2469

Using the "IN" command for WASD game control

Hi Smart People, I have typed in a spectrum game into FUSE, checked the listing a couple of times, and the game does not respond to keyboard input. This is the only time I have seen the "IN" command to be used for keyboard input. This is the line featuring the command .The Spectrum BASIC m...
by KayBee
Sun Jan 13, 2019 4:07 pm
Forum: Programming
Topic: Successive subtraction, what am I missing?
Replies: 2
Views: 955

Re: Successive subtraction, what am I missing?

Man, now that you say that it is so obvious...got it. Thank you 1024MAK.

KB
by KayBee
Fri Jan 11, 2019 2:49 pm
Forum: Programming
Topic: Successive subtraction, what am I missing?
Replies: 2
Views: 955

Successive subtraction, what am I missing?

Hi Again BASIC people, I am missing something here, but I cannot put my finger on it. I have an array of random numbers, and want to subtract each value from the one preceding it: 205 DIM x(5) 210 FOR a=5 TO 2 STEP -1 215 LET x(a)=INT (RND*10)+1 250 PRINT "x(a)=";x(a);" x(a- 1)="...
by KayBee
Sat Dec 29, 2018 8:48 pm
Forum: Programming
Topic: Spectrum Basic:putting random numbers in an array
Replies: 5
Views: 1564

Re: Spectrum Basic:putting random numbers in an array

Great Gentlemen,

Many helpful folks here, best quality forum I use. I especially appreciate the variations.

Cheers to you all.

And of course now it makes total sense, as most things seem to once you have the answer.

KB
by KayBee
Fri Dec 28, 2018 9:03 pm
Forum: Programming
Topic: Spectrum Basic:putting random numbers in an array
Replies: 5
Views: 1564

Spectrum Basic:putting random numbers in an array

Hello Spectrum BASIC experts,

I am new to programming and am self-teaching BASIC. I had an idea and would appreciate some mentoring on this. To test a simple game idea I would like to store random numbers in an array. Thank you for any guidance you can spare.

Cheers,

KB
by KayBee
Sun Jun 03, 2018 2:27 am
Forum: Emulators
Topic: Advice on the sweet setup for programming on the Speccy.
Replies: 17
Views: 4684

Re: Advice on the sweet setup for programming on the Speccy.

Thank you all for your replies. I am drawn to these extended basics because I like the enhancements they provide, over the standard basic. If I had been in the UK in the early 80's I would have had a Spectrum, and I would have wanted to make a cool game. Knowing me, I would have tried these dialects...
by KayBee
Thu May 31, 2018 3:27 pm
Forum: Emulators
Topic: Advice on the sweet setup for programming on the Speccy.
Replies: 17
Views: 4684

Advice on the sweet setup for programming on the Speccy.

Good Day Speccers, I value your expert advice. I am finally going to start the journey of writing a simple game. Spectrums are more rare than Unicorns here in the US so I am limited to using an emulator. I will prototype it in White Lightning or LASER basic (purchased from Japsters Cavern), so I nee...