hi Justin, have you ever tried to use BGT? It's a really good tool for writing audio games/programs . I didn't have any real programing knowledge other than trying to write something on my old ZX spectrum 128K when I was about 13, and I really don't think that counts lol. But I downloaded the BGT tool, it comes with a great instruction manual which teaches you all about how to write the code and is explained really well so even with no previous knowledge you can follow it and start to create your own stuff.
Paul -----Original Message----- From: Gamers [mailto:gamers-boun...@audyssey.org] On Behalf Of Justin Jones Sent: Friday, March 4, 2016 5:16 PM To: gamers@audyssey.org Subject: [Audyssey] Getting into programming Hello all, I want to get into learning how to program, but I am a bit overwhelmed as to where I ought to start. I have done some programming in the past, but that was years ago, so I would just as soon as start from the beginning, rather than attempting to recollect old knowledge on the subject. There are two objectives that I have in mind, provided I can pick up the knack of writing code: 1. The more realistic goal of creating a Dungeons and Dragons (5th Edition) character sheet creator for us blind folks. There are ones out there on the Interwebs, but they are either inaccessible or are incomplete, i.e. they lack all available options for character creation. 2. My ultimate ambition is to try and learn to create good role-playing games for the blind. From what I have been able to deduce, we have a very limited selection. Again, this latter reason is more of a dream, but I am willing to attempt to put in the work to try and realize it. This leads me to my questions for all of you who can best direct me: 1. What is a good programming language to learn? Where can I find the necessary components to begin? What do I need to do in order to make things accessible? Please note that I am a JAWS user. 2. What guides/books/tutorials ought I to read? Thanks in advance -- Justin M. Jones, M.A. atreides...@gmail.com (254) 624-9155 701 Ewing St. #509-C, Ft. Wayne IN, 46802 --- 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.
