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[Conan]

I've also been working through codecademy; however haven't had motivation to push through all six lessons. If you guys need it I can probably contribute stuff because next year I'm taking a class in computer science at my high school.

but as inconceivable said, we'd need an experienced coder to supervise/mentor us newbies so we don't screw up the work so far. Optimally, that would mean that the mentor wouldn't have to actually do a lot of work, instead distributing the coding jobs to those who have time.

[Inconceivable!]

I've also been working through codecademy; however haven't had motivation to push through all six lessons. If you guys need it I can probably contribute stuff because next year I'm taking a class in computer science at my high school.

but as inconceivable said, we'd need an experienced coder to supervise/mentor us newbies so we don't screw up the work so far. Optimally, that would mean that the mentor wouldn't have to actually do a lot of work, instead distributing the coding jobs to those who have time.

Exactly.

[Orpheon]

This project was more or less closed as everyone associated with it dropped it.
However, I don't want to discourage any of you from working on it if you can find the motivation.

Do you know how git/github works? If so, you can send pull requests to the official repo, if not just work locally (although I really /really/ recommend using git)
The Readme on github has a basic list of the dependencies but no instructions on installing them. pySFML and PIL have their own installation instructions, but the bitmask library is custom-built and has to be compiled yourself. The compilation is scripted in install.py, but you'll need MinGW if on windows (which you should have anyway). Tell me if you have any problems.

Jumping into an unfamiliar codebase is hard, I know. PyGG2 is structured so that the core game engine, the rendering and the client/server-specific parts are as separate as possible, and there are a lot of abstractions. I don't know your preferences, can't really recommend a specific part. Things to do are myriad, even very simple things like fixing the weapon sprite offsets as well as more difficult things like HUDs or adding classes/weapons.

If you have any questions, asking here will get them answered eventually, alternatively asking on the IRC (if I or someone else happens to be active) can get you answers faster.


Start by getting the game to run. That's (sadly) already somewhat of a hurdle, especially on windows.

[NumLock]

Will try to do when i catch free time

[Inconceivable!]

Do you know how git/github works?

In general, yes, but I have not used it heavily. I'm sure I will figure it out as I go.

The Readme on github has a basic list of the dependencies but no instructions on installing them. pySFML and PIL have their own installation instructions, but the bitmask library is custom-built and has to be compiled yourself. The compilation is scripted in install.py, but you'll need MinGW if on windows (which you should have anyway). Tell me if you have any problems.

It's late right now so I'll have to google many of these terms later but I eagerly await the knowledge.

Jumping into an unfamiliar codebase is hard, I know. PyGG2 is structured so that the core game engine, the rendering and the client/server-specific parts are as separate as possible, and there are a lot of abstractions. I don't know your preferences, can't really recommend a specific part. Things to do are myriad, even very simple things like fixing the weapon sprite offsets as well as more difficult things like HUDs or adding classes/weapons.

If you have any questions, asking here will get them answered eventually, alternatively asking on the IRC (if I or someone else happens to be active) can get you answers faster.

I will definitely use that help.

Start by getting the game to run. That's (sadly) already somewhat of a hurdle, especially on windows.

Okay, I will try my best. I am currently on a trip and only have my iPad with me but when I get back on Monday and have access to my laptop, I will get started on it with the many things I am going to be starting. I look forward to the climb.

[Inconceivable!]

What is a good ide for python?

[NAGN]

many people program in python without an ide. I understand that many people like Notepad++ on windows, but you can use whatever you want. I personally use a version of komodo edit, but its rather bloated

[Inconceivable!]

Okay, I'll try Notepad++

On stack overflow, I saw Vim suggested as an ide. Do you know anything about it?

[Phantom Brave]

vim is generally text-based

[Inconceivable!]

I understand what you said but didn't quite get what you meant. Aren't all ide's text based?

[Phantom Brave]

[\esc144aAroundTheWorld\esca]

Don't use Vim if you've just started. In general, it's only useful for the few that are used to it.

Usually I just use N++ or gedit and the command prompt or bash in Windows or Linux respectively, I do this for most work I do which includes C/C++ but if I were to do some Python I'd probably just do the same.

[NumLock]

i use pycharm or n++ with powershell

[Inconceivable!]

I'm sorry, I'm new to the whole computing world from the development side. I fail to understand what you mean by this code. Please explain.

Don't use Vim if you've just started. In general, it's only useful for the few that are used to it.

Usually I just use N++ or gedit and the command prompt or bash in Windows or Linux respectively, I do this for most work I do which includes C/C++ but if I were to do some Python I'd probably just do the same.

I got N++ and it seems to work well. Thank you.

[Phantom Brave]

I'm sorry, I'm new to the whole computing world from the development side. I fail to understand what you mean by this code. Please explain.

I'm not trying to communicate via code. That's just a vim screenshot. Obviously, it's not friendly to people who don't know it very well.