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Re: Show HN: Hypatia 0.2, a 2D adventure game engine

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Post by mistagiggles » Tue, Jun 23, 2015, 1:48 PM UTC

lillian-lemmer wrote: post #6

reedlaw wrote: post #5

I like how this is aimed at beginners (non-programmers). Although I don't think it's really possible for a complete neophyte to pick up this project and make something, it seems like it could become a part of an even more basic course. I find a lot of "beginner" resources make far too many assumptions. Today I was working with some students who had never used a keyboard before and I tried to find a typing tutorial th…

You're right, I really need to have videos, and more in-depth instructions with pictures included! Not only that, but I really need to get workin' on my GUI-based editors. :) Thanks for your advice. I took it to heart. It's aimed at nonprogrammers and programmers alike, actually. ;D

GUI-based editors/viewers should be your next goal if your want to capture non-programmer users. People who don't program are far less likely to be comfortable poking around in text files and matching numbers to pictures etc.

Seems like a nice engine though, I'll have a proper look later

Re: Show HN: Hypatia 0.2, a 2D adventure game engine

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Post by scott_s » Tue, Jun 23, 2015, 1:50 PM UTC

This should be a Show HN. If you can still edit the title, you can put "Show HN:" in the title. https://news.ycombinator.com/showhn.html

Re: Show HN: Hypatia 0.2, a 2D adventure game engine

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Post by mattisdada » Tue, Jun 23, 2015, 1:57 PM UTC

Looks good so far! Have a look at unity for inspiration for gui, I've seen plenty of non programers use it very effectively because of how user friendly it is

Re: Show HN: Hypatia 0.2, a 2D adventure game engine

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Post by lillian-lemmer » Tue, Jun 23, 2015, 2:20 PM UTC

mistagiggles wrote: post #11

lillian-lemmer wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You're right, I really need to have videos, and more in-depth instructions with pictures included! Not only that, but I really need to get workin' on my GUI-based editors. :) Thanks for your advice. I took it to heart. It's aimed at nonprogrammers and programmers alike, actually. ;D

GUI-based editors/viewers should be your next goal if your want to capture non-programmer users. People who don't program are far less likely to be comfortable poking around in text files and matching numbers to pictures etc. Seems like a nice engine though, I'll have a proper look later

Totally is my next goal! :D I agree whole-heartedly with what you're saying. :)

I'm really glad you think it seems nice. I eagerly await to hear what you think.

Re: Show HN: Hypatia 0.2, a 2D adventure game engine

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Post by lillian-lemmer » Tue, Jun 23, 2015, 2:22 PM UTC

joncameron wrote: post #9

hundunpao wrote: post #4

Adventure and Action Adventure are completely different things in my book.

I agree that it's misleading based on the title. On the site and in the text above it's more explicit about being a Zelda-like engine for action adventure games, and it looks like an awesome project. I clicked the link expecting something like Adventure Game Studio, though.

Oh, thanks you two, I totally will make double sure to say "action adventure" in the future. :)

Re: Show HN: Hypatia 0.2, a 2D adventure game engine

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Post by lillian-lemmer » Tue, Jun 23, 2015, 2:23 PM UTC

scott_s wrote: post #12

This should be a Show HN. If you can still edit the title, you can put "Show HN:" in the title. https://news.ycombinator.com/showhn.html

I can't still edit, I'm terribly sorry. :/

Re: Show HN: Hypatia 0.2, a 2D adventure game engine

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Post by lillian-lemmer » Tue, Jun 23, 2015, 2:39 PM UTC

reedlaw wrote: post #5

I like how this is aimed at beginners (non-programmers). Although I don't think it's really possible for a complete neophyte to pick up this project and make something, it seems like it could become a part of an even more basic course. I find a lot of "beginner" resources make far too many assumptions. Today I was working with some students who had never used a keyboard before and I tried to find a typing tutorial th…

Is this a neophyte? http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/matrix/images/8/83/Burly...

Re: Show HN: Hypatia 0.2, a 2D adventure game engine

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Post by lnanek2 » Tue, Jun 23, 2015, 2:51 PM UTC

Doesn't seem to support iOS, so I wouldn't recommend it for any development where you are hoping to earn money, but could be a fun thing to play around with and learn, maybe, I guess.

Re: Show HN: Hypatia 0.2, a 2D adventure game engine

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Post by scott_s » Tue, Jun 23, 2015, 2:52 PM UTC

lillian-lemmer wrote: post #16

scott_s wrote: post #12

This should be a Show HN. If you can still edit the title, you can put "Show HN:" in the title. https://news.ycombinator.com/showhn.html

I can't still edit, I'm terribly sorry. :/

No reason to be sorry, it just may have benefited your post a bit. One of the mods may still make the change.

Re: Show HN: Hypatia 0.2, a 2D adventure game engine

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Post by nekopa » Tue, Jun 23, 2015, 3:12 PM UTC

lnanek2 wrote: post #18

Doesn't seem to support iOS, so I wouldn't recommend it for any development where you are hoping to earn money, but could be a fun thing to play around with and learn, maybe, I guess.

Holy shit! What happened to PC and console games!?! That $40+ Billion from last year are not to be had any more?