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How to Game With Python

Python is a gaming language that was designed for a variety of purposes, one of which is to create games. You must download the Python program from the Python Programming Language site. The PyGame module, which features a wide assortment of programming tools to help you create a game, must also be downloaded. A basic understanding of Python programming is necessary before starting.

Instructions

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  Download the Python Programming Language IDE and the PyGame module from their respective websites. Open the programming language installation program and run it. Install it to the default installation area.
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  Open ̶0;Python IDE̶1; from the Start menu. Select the ̶0;File̶1; button from the top menu and then select ̶0;New Window.̶1; Save the file as ̶0;Ping.py.̶1; Type ̶0;import os,sys̶1; followed by a space.
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  Type ̶0;import pygame̶1; followed by a space and then ̶0;from pygame.locals import.̶1; Press ̶0;Enter̶1; twice and then type ̶0;screen = pygame.display.set_mode((640,480))̶1; and run the program to import the PyGame game commands and game display window.
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  Create your game character images by typing a variation of this code. Type ̶0;CHARACTER_WIDTH=20̶1; to create a character that is 20 pixels wide. Input a real character name to replace ̶0;CHARACTER.̶1; Press "Enter" to create a new line of programming. Create the height by typing the same line of coding by replacing ̶0;WIDTH̶1; with ̶0;HEIGHT̶1; and changing the number to reflect the different height.
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  Type ̶0;p1Character = pygame.Shape(x,y, CHARACTER_WIDTH, CHARACTER_HEIGHT.̶1; Replace ̶0;Shape̶1; with the shape you want to use from the PyGame database. Replace the ̶0;x, y̶1; coordinates with the actual numbered coordinates where you want the character to originate.
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  Create your character and screen color by typing ̶0;CHARACTER_COLOR = pygame.color.Color(̶0;color̶1;)̶1; and ̶0;SCREEN_COLOR = pygame.color.Color(̶0;color̶1;).̶1; Change the ̶0;color̶1; in each parenthesis to indicate the color you want to use for your character and screen.
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  Program enemies by typing ̶0;enemySpeedX=1̶1; and ̶0;enemySpeedY=1̶1;. Input the enemy name instead of the word ̶0;enemy̶1; into each spot and set whatever speed you want. Create the shape by typing ̶0;ENEMY_COLOR = pygame.color.Color(̶0;color̶1;) and then ̶0;enemy = pygame.Shape(x,y,width, height).̶1; Change the appropriate words to input your own values.
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  Create your game world by using the same programming methods to draw shapes, such as roads, rectangles and other barriers.
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  Add collision detection to each of your objects, including the results of the collision. For example, program your character death after colliding with an enemy. Type ̶0;if enemy.collidetect(character): destroy character.̶1;
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  Program collision detection between your character and boundaries and your enemies and boundaries by typing ̶0;if character.colliderect(boundary): characterSpeedY = characterSpeedY * 0.̶1; This prevents your character from passing through the boundary. Repeat this process with your enemy.
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  Create movement for your character by programming an input, such as ̶0;if left arrow pressed characterSpeedX = +2.̶1; This will move your character to the right at a speed of two pixels per second. Program the rest of your arrow keys in the same way.
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  Continue inputting information until you are done with your program. Type ̶0;pygame.display.flip()̶1; at the beginning of your program to draw the graphics to your game. Press ̶0;F5̶1; to run your game.
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  Play the game to find any flaws, such as enemies not destroying the character or passing through boundaries. Fix the coding errors and replay the game until it runs properly.

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