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plz teach me how to use DB
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Posted: 15th Nov 2005 08:50
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on DB programming language user manual i am stuck on the part that says
:step 5 : The Main Loop

Almost all large programs have a mane loop. It can be pictured as an egine, with all it's cogs and grears revolving continually. It is often the first thing you will think about when writing your programs.

Bring the above steps together and lessends learning from our first tutorial, write the following program:

Input "enter word>";a$
Do
CLS
Set CURSOR RND(640), RND(480)
PRINT A$
lOOP

THAT IS ALL I DNT GET IT IT IS HELLA HARD CAN U HELP ME LIKE TO MAKE MY FIRST GAME OR PROGRAM OR MAKE A CIRCLE OR A PIXLE I REALLY NEED HELP THAT IS ALL I HAVE BEEN DOING I HAVE BEED DOING DB FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS AND I AM ALREADY STUCK BUT IT IS HELLA FUN I LOVE TO CREATE PROGRAMS AND THAT IS ALL I WANT TO DO TO CREATE PROGRAMS IN MY LIFE. PLZ HELP ME PLZ I REALLY NEED IT I WOULD APPREACIATE IT IF U WOULD HELP ME WHAT EVER U CAN.
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Lukas W
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Posted: 15th Nov 2005 15:07
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is your name zenicanin?

anyway, so you dont know what a loop is foor, is that so?


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I REALLY THINK THAT YOU NEED TO EDIT YOUR POST TO PUT THE LAST PARAGRAPH IN LOWERCASE.[b][/b]

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At the bottom of my post is a link to my web site where you will find lots of stuff for beginners - including tutorials that explain everything you need to know to get started.

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DB Tutorials, Hints & Tips, Utils and lots more...
A New IDE For DB Classic!
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Lukas W
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Posted: 15th Nov 2005 18:13
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yeah, i was going to refer him to JessTiculars site.. but it is under developement.. good thing you dropped in, i forgot about your tutorials (which in fact helped me back when i was a noob )


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Please don't yell at me. It makes me feel bad inside.

If you have never programmed before you may want to pick up a book to supplement the manual and online tutorials. There's the cool official DB one advertised on this site.


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srry i know what a loop is but i just need help like the basics first dude dnt be rude anyway fool i know u where a newbie some years ago i bet well dnt be mean to newibe i was a newbie for lots of stuff like starcraft now i have a clan and i am 1 of the best pros in the world so dnt be rude
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dude dnt be rude i know i am a newbie at darkbasic but i can type 75 words perminute anyway i need help for the basics that is all but dnt be rude like u say u were a newbie once i was a newbie with my game and now i am pro with starcraft i have a clan and i am the #1 best person in teh whole world but anyway i just neeed help with the basics plz anybody with experience plz help me
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Skeletor
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Posted: 16th Nov 2005 05:34 Edited at: 16th Nov 2005 05:36
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Hello, are you looking to become a 2d or 3d programmer?

If you would like to get started with 2d programming this is a great pong game that you can study and learn from

2d Pong Game

As far as 3d goes I am not sure of any programs that would act as a good learning tool, because I myself have not even touched 3d.

Oh also not to be mean but more of a tip, people around here look down on others (especially newcomers) who use bad grammar. So take a little more time to type out your request and questions.
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Captain America
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can you please type in complete words and sentences?
i would be happy to help if i could read what you wrote!

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I just want to learn the basic of programming. and i am sorry for the bad grammer and miss spelling. If u can help me i would be most thankful for your patience.

***Skeletor*** thanks for the 2D pong but i would like to do mostly 3d programming.

***Captain America*** i am srry for the miss spelling i will write much clear this time sorry. I would like your help who ever has time.
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noones being rude.. unless you were reffering to that Bejamin.. but Benjamin is a special little boy.

anyway, you need help with the basics... the db tutorials will teach you the basics what do you want to learn?

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Quote: "but Benjamin is a special little boy."

thats one for the history books LOL. i agree with TDK. his tutorials are good they should help. I learnt through the tutorials that come with DB then experimentation and the command list in the help and these forums when i got stuck on something specific...in fact i still often do
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Posted: 16th Nov 2005 12:30
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*This cant work a second time can it ?*

The best advice I can give is pick up this book:

Beginning Programming for Dummies 2nd Edition

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0764508350/o/qid=985179581/sr=2-3/107-1611908-6624550

This book concentrates on BASIC which is what DB is derived from. Perhaps after reading this book, the tutorials in DB will make much more sense to you.

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*crosses fingers*

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Quote: "but Benjamin is a special little boy"

I'm sure by special you meant super cool.

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[quote] "noones being rude"

lol u are funny but someone has to be rude when u are making fun of newbies anyway i know how tomake a circle now doing TDK tutorial.
wby the way thx TDk u are a big help . alright thanks guys or girls.
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Lukas W
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Quote: "alright thanks guys or girls"

i dont get it! how many times to i have to tell people this: IM NOT A GIRL!!!




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Oh the beginning programming for dumies is a VERY good book thats how i started to. i have used the 1st edition (qbasic ) adn own the second its a good strater for the basics
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Bless...Lukas has a complex

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Here's a tip, I started off learning the simplest of things first, like how to make a background, how to put in a matrix. Move the camera using the Arrow Keys.

{Edit} You can simply teach yourself by starting to make a small game like pong / breakout / pac-man. The game can be 2d or 3d it's up to you. If you get stuck and have no clue how to progress at a particular part, you can always ask for help.

One thing i do advise in is don't give up, if you stick at it for long enough you will be wondering why you thought it was soo difficult to get. You'll find people here at TGC are "Generally" friendly and willing to help providing you ask the right questions.

programming 2d games is the same as programming 3d games, the only difference is your using 1 more axis for deph.

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Quote: " Bless...Lukas has a complex"

Complex: Consisting of interconnected or interwoven parts..

i still dont know what this word means

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This guy has 17 different accounts, so my best guess is that its a forum member just f***ing around.

Quote: "

List of Forum User Names under Selected IP
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Yeah


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Lukas W
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NanoBrain, BULLSHOCK 2, Deadly Shadow no this cant be not nanobrain noooooooo!

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Just because their IPs match, it doesn't mean they are the same person.

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ehhh but 17? lol

maybe he has multiple personalities , , , ,
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Quote: "Complex: Consisting of interconnected or interwoven parts.."

Yes, thats what the adjective means. Now go look up what the noun means.

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What!!!! Nanobrain is not like that! Why would he be asking how to use Dark Basic if he is one of the people who helps newbies in the Newbie forum?
I can't believe it...


Quote: " Just because their IPs match, it doesn't mean they are the same person."


True, but if he/she was related to him, than wouldn't Nanobrain help him/her? (if there are different people...)

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there must be an explanation! same proxy? same house? Perhaps nanobrain had a DB forum lan party? ***those are soem of the best kind of parties btw***

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Or nano's just screwin' around.

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Captain America
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maybe that IP is like a public computer.

like in Comp USA or something like that.


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Maybe it was made using bordland word.

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maybe it was a cyber alien pirate who kidnapped nanobrain and gave him food, he exploded due to too much in his belly and the 17 pieces fell down to earth and landed on each location on earth. but what no body knows is that they got an electric impulse and a rechargdeable battery in their brain so wherever they go the will send signals. and the signals come in the value of that ip adress. yes... yes.. that must be it

complex.. in its detailed explanation:
To be made up of connected or blended parts.

i still dont get it why have i a comlex? aka: why am i made up of connected or blended parts ? isn't that normal?

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Quote: "Complex: An exaggerated or obsessive concern or fear."

Now go and worry about it you big girl.

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but im not a girl

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Perhaps Nanobrain has a relative or friend that is posting. My brother has an account on here (not that he uses it much), he has posted rather stupid things in the past, but we aren't the same person I assure you.

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Dynamic IP addresses, anyone?

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Fake murderous comedianic addresses of biblical proportions, anyone?

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Maybe he just used the same "forume name" as Nanobrain trying to make him look "suspicious".. ...... Just a guess.


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no, dont think so. but i think benjamin is on to something here

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