MULT 110 Basic Game Programming I

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MULT 110Basic Game Programming I

• Reviewing Generating Random Numbers
• and
• Using Flash Text

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Generating Random Numbers
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Math.ceil() vs. Math.floor()

• Math.ceil() Returns the ceiling of the
  number--the closest integer that is greater than
  or equal to the number.
• Math.floor() Returns the floor of the
  number--the closest integer that is less than or
  equal to the number.

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Comparing Results

• Possible Flash Statement
  Results
• Math.ceil(Math.random()10) 1 - 10
• Math.floor(Math.random()10) 0 - 9
• Math.round(Math.random()10) 0 -10

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Text in Flash

• Input Text accepts user input
• Needs an instance name
• Needs a variable associated with it
• Captures the value for the variable
• Why?
• Input player names
• Input wagers
• Input answers for choices

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Text in Flash

• Dynamic Text (a.k.a. output)
• Needs an instance name
• Needs a variable associated with it
• Displays the value of the variable
• Changes when the value of the variable changes
• Why?
• Displays score
• Displays current information

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Lab Create a Flash Game

• Play the Guess A Number game
• Modify the game to create your own game
• Determine the object of the game.
• Determine the rule set.
• Design the screen layout.
• Assemble the assets.
• Comment and script the buttons.
• Publish your .fla to the student server.
• BONUS Add fields to display the players score
  and the computers score.

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Sample Guess a Number Game