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- Sun Sep 29, 2019 1:09 am
- Forum: Programming
- Topic: 3D Chess 2K18
- Replies: 345
- Views: 70897
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...
- Sat Sep 28, 2019 3:57 pm
- Forum: Programming
- Topic: 3D Chess 2K18
- Replies: 345
- Views: 70897
- Sat Feb 23, 2019 3:48 pm
- Forum: Programming
- Topic: Iterating the iterator
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1558
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...
- Sat Feb 23, 2019 3:34 pm
- Forum: Programming
- Topic: 3D Chess 2K18
- Replies: 345
- Views: 70897
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?
- Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:06 pm
- Forum: Programming
- Topic: 3D Chess 2K18
- Replies: 345
- Views: 70897
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
KB
- Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:04 pm
- Forum: Programming
- Topic: 3D Chess 2K18
- Replies: 345
- Views: 70897
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
As for moving the pieces up, I agree, at least 1 line. Really amazing.
KB
- Tue Feb 19, 2019 2:09 am
- Forum: Programming
- Topic: 3D Chess 2K18
- Replies: 345
- Views: 70897
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
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
- Tue Feb 19, 2019 1:27 am
- Forum: Programming
- Topic: Iterating the iterator
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1558
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 ...
- Mon Jan 28, 2019 4:31 pm
- Forum: Sales/Commercial
- Topic: Checking interest, convert your keyboard to Speccy
- Replies: 0
- Views: 821
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...
- Mon Jan 28, 2019 2:16 pm
- Forum: Programming
- Topic: Using the "IN" command for WASD game control
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2504
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
KB
- Mon Jan 28, 2019 3:06 am
- Forum: Programming
- Topic: Using the "IN" command for WASD game control
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2504
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...
- Sun Jan 13, 2019 4:07 pm
- Forum: Programming
- Topic: Successive subtraction, what am I missing?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 988
Re: Successive subtraction, what am I missing?
Man, now that you say that it is so obvious...got it. Thank you 1024MAK.
KB
KB
- Fri Jan 11, 2019 2:49 pm
- Forum: Programming
- Topic: Successive subtraction, what am I missing?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 988
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)="...
- Sat Dec 29, 2018 8:48 pm
- Forum: Programming
- Topic: Spectrum Basic:putting random numbers in an array
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1680
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
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
- Fri Dec 28, 2018 9:03 pm
- Forum: Programming
- Topic: Spectrum Basic:putting random numbers in an array
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1680
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
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
- Sun Jun 03, 2018 2:27 am
- Forum: Emulators
- Topic: Advice on the sweet setup for programming on the Speccy.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4909
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...
- Thu May 31, 2018 3:27 pm
- Forum: Emulators
- Topic: Advice on the sweet setup for programming on the Speccy.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4909
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...