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And, Coming soon, Blind Comfort! The pleasant way to get a massage--no staring, just caring. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Thomas Ward" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 2:59 AM Subject: [Audyssey] Python and game programming. > Hi Josh and all, > I decided to answer this question publically as to fill in any and all > interested parties so I don't have to repete myself in the future. > To begin with python you first have to visit > http://www.python.org > to download the Python 2.5 runtime libraries, shell, and development > environment for your operating system. > The graphical IDL environment stinks with Jaws and Window Eyes so I code > my python apps in notepad, notetab, or similar generic text editor. > Next, you will want to visit > http://www.pygame.org > and grab the pygame extention which will give you specific functionality > for games. I have never used it so can't comment on how good or bad it > is. I do know it is documented on the sight. > If you wish to build MS Windows executable files rather than running > your game as a script you will need the py2exe program from > http://www.py2exe.org > and install it. > However, I'd like to caution you newbies to a point about python. In > it's normal state python is a runtime language and is not usually > compiled to an exe file, but it can be done with the proper tools. When > compiled to an exe in order to redistribute that exe file you will need > to ship a compiled copy of the Python runtime libs with your game > product. You would do this by copying the pyd files from > c:\python25\DLLs > to your > c:\my_game > directory. > Some other thoughts, and suggestions. There are other extentions like > the pymidi extention which will allow you to play streaming midi files > in your games. There is the py OpenAL extention which will allow you to > use the powerful OpenAL audio system. There is also a pyhooks extention > which will log standard keyboard and mouse events allowing you to get a > better hold on Windows keyboard and mouse control generically. > > > Josh wrote: >> Hi, >> >> I've come to the conclusion that for me, python would be a good >> starting language. Where can I get the required files from if I want >> to make games such as pygame if that still exists? Also, can python >> make complex games such as dungeon siege or a good quality lord of the >> rings game? >> Also, could you point me in the direction of a .exe compiler for python? >> >> Josh > > > _______________________________________________ > Gamers mailing list .. [email protected] > To unsubscribe send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can > visit > http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org to make > any subscription changes via the web. > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.16.13/634 - Release Date: 1/17/2007 > > _______________________________________________ Gamers mailing list .. [email protected] To unsubscribe send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can visit http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org to make any subscription changes via the web.
