ben-bay / learn-python

Project for my brothers to learn python.

Python-learning quest

First pupil project submission here.

Welcome to Benj's excellent python quest. We r gonna learn us some python basics and make a fun game!

Learning

Literally everyone writes code tutorials online. Here are some good ones:

• https://www.learnpython.org/
• https://www.coursera.org/learn/python-basics
• https://www.udemy.com/course/pythonforbeginnersintro/
• https://www.udemy.com/course/python-core-and-advanced/
• https://www.udemy.com/course/rock-paper-scissors-python/

...and on and on for eternity.

When u want to learn some programming thing, the steps are:

1. Figure out what thing you want to learn
2. Figure out how to describe the thing in words
3. Google it
4. Try it

Quest

U r making an RPG. U need 24 points. Each * is 1 point.

Required

Technical

• Use python3
• Use strings, ints, and floats
• Use variables
• Use conditions
• Use lists
• Use for/while loops
• Use functions
• Use classes and objects

Game elements

• Character attributes like hp, strength, xp
• Ability for character to choose between actions
• 6+ monsters
• 6+ items
• Include randomness
• Win and loss conditions (not too easy!)
• Someone named "Blecks"

A la carte

Technical

• Use dictionaries or tuples
• Use f-strings
• Use inheritance at least twice
• Separate your one file into multiple files by using modules
• Use exception handling
• Use the modulus operator (%) meaningfully
• Read/write to files
• Use the internet somehow, like an API
• Use recursion! (DANGER)
• Use version control (GitHub!)

Game elements

• Interesting lore that somehow is connected to the gameplay.
• A special monster that tells riddles.
• Procedurally generated game elements (monsters, names, items, dungeons, etc.). This can count more than once for each time it's done in a different way.
• Add spells and magic
• Use dungeon maps-- some sort of class or data structure that represents levels/location
• Add more complex player attributes that affect the game in different ways such as wisdom, luck, charisma, etc.
• Let monsters / NPCs use items just like you.
• Add complexity to monsters / NPCs: individuals differing from their race, memory, likes/dislikes
• Add background music/sound (probably with a third party library). Bonus if it's dynamic, linked to what's happening in the game.
• Add visuals somehow
• Use WASD controls for player
• Custom goal -- as long as it's approved by Benj