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Wolfgang47 27 Jan 2012 23:44

Hi. I might be new to this site, but I'm hardly new to BASIC. I've been teaching myself TI-BASIC for nearly 5 years now. I only just found this site maybe a month ago. Although the most significant bits of info I've learned from this site so far are mainly related to assembly, text sprites, and piecewise statements, (oh yeah, & finance variables), these techniques have made my programs much better than they were initially. I will admit that I'm extremely pleased that in these past almost five years i have managed to teach myself/discover for myself a large portion of what is on this site. (not that this site isn't useful, I visit it almost everyday!) I was also surprised when i saw the version of snake on this website. My version of snake was developed well before i found out about TI-developer, but the format of the two games is extremely similar, & both programs utilize the pixel test for obstacle detection. My version of snake is now at version 12.0 and it averages at about 10 or more fps. I do not have levels in my version, for I prefer the "continuous" method, but I do implement a high score table, pausing, and many other little features. Technically I do use SOME assembly coding, but only to get rid of the run indicator, to invert the screen during set-up, and to eliminate the done at the end of the program.
Anyway, I love this site, and I have learned a lot in the short time that I have been utilizing its pages.

Sorry, forgot to mention: I started out on a TI-73, but within the past four or five months I got a TI-84, which i am extremely pleased about. The TI-73 really is hard to program, and it lacks both speed and features. Not trying to disrespect the calculator; there are probably people out there who love the 73. I just happen to like the 84 more. A LOT more. Anyway, since I got the new calc, I have made binary converters, a few games, and an analogue/digital clock, amongst other things.

EDIT: I merged all three of your posts. Please don't double post — burr

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Last edited on 01 Mar 2012 03:44 by Wolfgang47 Show more

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burr 28 Jan 2012 03:48

Welcome to TI-Basic Developer! I'm glad you have found the site useful! We're always happy to see new people on the forum. It sounds like you are a very accomplished TI-Basic programmer. If you want to, you can upload some of your programs to our program archives. In addition, if you notice anything missing from the site (content or otherwise) that you think would be worthwhile to others, please don't hesitate to post it.

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Xeda Elnara 30 Jan 2012 12:36

Hi o.o I am curious if you know yet what types of programs you like to create? Like games versus math programs or whatnot?

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Wolfgang47 31 Jan 2012 03:11

I very much like making games, but also things like binary converters and analogue clocks. I also like the idea of evolutionary/genetic simulation. I'm working on a TIC-TAC-TO AI that I will actually teach to play tic-tac-to effectively using a "trinary" (base 3) genetic code. The concept works, and I've gotten pretty far, but ran into some issues regarding a board orientation feature that enables the program to recognize the same strategies just oriented from a different one of the four possible perspectives. (in other words, cutting down on necessary moves to be taught by the program "mentally" flipping the board). It worked at first, but something has gone awry. Anyway, that's the sorta thing I'm into. Other interests of mine include music, music theory, poetry, electonics/electrical engineering, origami, & metal working. I also play piano, ocarina, panflute, theremin, & i can do low-pitched Amon Amarth-like Metal vocals. I'm also learning to speak icelandic. I have some pretty odd interests, evidently. At some point I'd like to make a program utilizing the I/O line to make a TI-BASIC synthesizer. If only I had an I/O cable, I'd be working on that right now!

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burr 02 Feb 2012 17:33

That sounds pretty awesome; you're like a modern-day renaissance man :D

When you are done, you should post your tic-tac-to game. I'd love to see it.

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Wolfgang47 03 Feb 2012 01:42

Wow. Cool. Thank you. That's probably one of the coolest compliments I've ever received. I'll be sure to post my Tic-TAC-To program, but it won't be ready for months. It'll also probably be pretty big cuz of string size.

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Last edited on 01 Mar 2012 03:46 by Wolfgang47 Show more

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Programmingfreak 03 Feb 2012 01:46

Add it to the archives :)