Comments on: Invent Your Own Computer Games with Python

By: samuel

samuel — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:59:50 +0000

i need a good game deisgn software like the crystal tools(final fantasy 13)

By: hyrcan

hyrcan — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 01:00:42 +0000

I just thought of something…as I was sitting here reading your website on my OLPC…

They come with Pippy! A Python IDE-ish application. Not sure if you’d be interested, but maybe you’re work on the book can be used along side the OLPC project?

Just an idea that popped into my head. :)

By: John

John — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:44:19 +0000

Al, I applaud your efforts and goals. I credit the experience that I had in coding with really sharpening my thought processes. I will try to follow your progress.

By: cal

cal — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:44:02 +0000

very very very good

By: rob

rob — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:43:41 +0000

i’ve read your first two chapters.. and even for older people (I’m 17) it would prove helpful.. an easy pace for leisurely types.. great for hobbyists

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:43:22 +0000

Keep it up!

By: Locksmyth

Locksmyth — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:43:06 +0000

9 or 10 seems a little older then the audience I’d target, but I got my first computer at about 6/7 and started BASIC programming then.

You might want to check out this site: http://scratch.mit.edu
It might be a good idea for a making book geared towards younger children.

Hilary you might be interested in trying that scratch as well.

By: Hilary

Hilary — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:42:46 +0000

I have 9 year old twins (one of each flavor) and have been wondering how and where to get them into programming. Please keep be apprised of your book progress, I could offer some 9 year old proof readers and test subjects. Assuming that you have checked the field, do you have ant other suggestions or suggested texts or programs for this purpose?

By: Adrian

Adrian — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:13:52 +0000

If any of you need a good example of Python in gaming, just take a look at EVE Online. If you’ve ever played or seen the game, you should know the extent of this programming language’s ability.

By: Bob Chatman

Bob Chatman — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 06:16:18 +0000

Hey man,

This book seems be be coming together really well. I am an avid, reader/viewer and have spent many an afternoon enjoying your videos so far and hope to see more in the future.

I hope you are doing alright. Take care & Happy New Year