It seems to me that trying to make batch scripts behave in the way you'd like them to to accomplish what you would like, would actually take quite a bit more work and commitment than actually going ahead and really diving in with an actual programming language. Yes?…
Thanks, Cara :) --- View my Online Portfolio at: http://www.onemodelplace.com/CaraQuinn Follow me on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ModelCara On Aug 23, 2013, at 3:41 AM, Jacob Kruger <ja...@blindza.co.za> wrote: Will just mention/bring up that at least one original version of the hobbit interactive fiction game was done using dos batch scripts, but, yes, not the easiest/simplest/best idea/approach as such...<smile> Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' ----- Original Message ----- From: "Thomas Ward" <thomasward1...@gmail.com> To: "Gamers Discussion list" <gamers@audyssey.org> Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 12:09 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Programming in Batch. > Hi Michael, > > While it is true that writing Microsoft batch scripts are easier than > traditional programming you are not going to be able to write games in > Microsoft batch script. The purpose of batch scripting is totally > different from a traditional programming language. Basically, the only > purpose of batch scripting is to string Dos commands together and > execute them in a certain order. Other than that it isn't of much use > to you or anyone else. > > My advice is if you are really serious about writing games why not try > an entry level programming language like Python. It is very simple, > pretty straight forward, and there is loads of free documentation on > the internet for Python. I think you will find it serves your needs > better than batch scripting. > > Cheers! > > > On 8/23/13, michael barnes <c...@samobile.net> wrote: >> Hello. >> As alot of you might know I have been wanting to create games for the >> blind. >> However I am not able to understand programming. >> I have heard that writing batch files are easier then normal programing. >> So what I am getting at, is I am wondering if anyone knows of any >> sources that I can go to learn how to make a batch file? >> Thanks. >> >> --- >> Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org >> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >> gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. >> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >> http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >> http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. >> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, >> please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. >> > > --- > Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, > please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.