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UnderLord
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Posted: 4th Mar 2004 06:44
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keep the fire lit (keep on coding) sometimes i get bord with it but then i come on these forums and look at the models and the effort and it makes me want to code more....err to bad that i havent coded anything in weeks and i forgot everything (almost) but thats ok i go to work tomorrow time to read up!

The search continues.

Current project - A space game
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james1980
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Posted: 4th Mar 2004 07:28
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i know the feeling.
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DarkSin
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Posted: 4th Mar 2004 07:34
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I use to have that problem, but after I got to a certain point in a project im working on it seemed to become easyer to stay focused.

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CattleRustler
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Posted: 4th Mar 2004 08:06
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if the fire doesn't stay lit on its own, you may not be a coder. don't take that wrong but there are other areas of expertise regarding game making aside from writing code. If ou find yourself "bored" as you code, you might want to explore other aspects of the process.

just a thought

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Saikoro
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Posted: 4th Mar 2004 08:09
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or maybe you are coding something that you would not really like to play when it is done. Always code something you'll like in the end, since for most of us (i assume) DarkBASIC is not a job and shouldn't seem like one.

Keep on coding.

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Dave J
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Posted: 4th Mar 2004 08:49
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It's a hobby, not a chore.


"Computers are useless they can only give you answers."
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AlecM
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Posted: 4th Mar 2004 09:42
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Some days I dont feel like 3d modelling. But if I just do it anyways I feel better.

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BatVink
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Coding never bores me, but then I usually set myself challenges, things I've never acheived before. Then frustration prevents boredom!

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Kharnor
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Coding doesn't bore me. It's trying to get myself to start coding that's the problem. If i ever sit down and type sync on i just keep typing and before i know it i'm staring at line 870 - but typing that first line is the hardest part of any project for me.

In other words, i have a warehouse full of candles, but no match.

"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." -Albert Einstein
Current project: Parking Lot (puzzle game, 40% complete)
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UnderLord
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Posted: 4th Mar 2004 22:05
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Indeed thats how i feel sometimes i just can't get myself start to code i'll tell myself for a week "ok i'll start coding this project again" and befor i know it the week is over and then i'll work on it for a day or so and stop for another week err i need to stop that too.

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Current project - A space game
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comando 300
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draw the game, you know the levels. Then write the thing you have to do like put collisions,etc.. and check them when they are done.And if you get stuck and frustrated of something you can't do ask on the forum

CURRENT PROJECT: RETRO PAC-MAN
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Dazzag
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Posted: 4th Mar 2004 22:37
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I've been programming for a living for about 9 years now. Sometimes, for really tedious stuff, I can program on automatic, with no thoughts really coming from my conscious brain. Honest! It's quite useful to drift off a bit while typing in stuff. Or to focus more on that NIN track that is coming through your headphones.

Interestingly, I found normal work programming to be, on the whole, more interesting than hobbiest game programming. Is mainly when you get past the initial interesting game stuff, then start on the really really tedious stuff. Run. Hmmm. Couple of pixels out there.... tap tappety tap.... run.... hmmm... couple of pixels more.... tap tappety tappy tap... run... aha... was right the first time.... tap tappety tap... run.... doh... must now rewrite the main collision code. Bugger..... Yawn...

Cheers

I am 99% probably lying in bed right now... so don't blame me for crappy typing
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UnderLord
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Posted: 4th Mar 2004 22:47
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NIN? is that a rapper or something?

Oh and believe me i don't need to use my brain that much thanks to these here forums and the code base help's a little it gives me idea's on how i can write some of my code.

The search continues.

Current project - A space game
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Dazzag
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Posted: 4th Mar 2004 22:57
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Nine Inch Nails. Proper music mate.

Cheers

I am 99% probably lying in bed right now... so don't blame me for crappy typing
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Wik
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Posted: 5th Mar 2004 05:07
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Yup, I try to model and then come up with NOTHING. I just can't get it and I get more frustrated.


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zircher
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Posted: 5th Mar 2004 05:31
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I keep a half dozen projects going at the same time and rotate if I get stuck on something. Not very productive, but it keeps me amused.
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james1980
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Posted: 5th Mar 2004 05:52 Edited at: 5th Mar 2004 05:53
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i know i'm not a coder but from time to time its fun, i'm a old school pencil & paper artist and a good 3d modler hi-poly,nurbs
but low poly has a different way to do things and i'm not as good.

Quote: "I keep a half dozen projects going at the same time and rotate if I get stuck on something. Not very productive, but it keeps me amused."

same thing in my 3d models.
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UnderLord
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Posted: 5th Mar 2004 07:07
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Eh i was working on some little 3d FPS but abandoned it as i figgured i'd have more fun with my current 2d stuff

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Current project - A space game
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