Python Game Development
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6 PM – Python Game Development
6 PM – Python Game Development
We added a new Bird class and learned about Sprite. I've uploaded the source code here. Homework: Follow the example for Bird class and create a new "Cloud" Sprite class. Create aRead More...
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7 PM – Python Game Development
7 PM – Python Game Development
We continued with Flappy Duck project. We added the Tube on the top of the screen starting from the right side of the screen going to the left. We randomize the heightRead More...
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9 AM – Python Game Development
9 AM – Python Game Development
We made the Tube and the player collision detection. We went over how to use Find and Find In Files / Find in Path features in Pycharm to find codes quickly. Homework:Read More...
10 AM – Python Game Development
10 AM – Python Game Development
We continued with Shoot Balloon project. We made the Target sprite to have lines We made collision detection between Target and Balloon. Homework: Delete the Balloon when it collide with Target onlyRead More...
12 PM – Python Game Development
12 PM – Python Game Development
We continued with Shoot Balloon project We added Explode sprite. We added bugs Homework: Display the score on the top left corner Display the count down on the top right corner.
1 PM – Python Game Development
1 PM – Python Game Development
Handled collision between the player and birds (homework). We created a score attribute in the Player class to keep track of the score. We increased the score when the player kills birds.Read More...
6 PM – Python Game Development
6 PM – Python Game Development
We fixed Giant Fireball spawn location. We display Giant Fireball Cooldown Indicator. And when the countdown went to negative number, we switched to "Giant Fireball Ready" text. Homework: Review all codes inRead More...
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6 PM – Python Game Development
6 PM – Python Game Development
We reviewed the Whack-a-mole final project features and trimmed down some features. We made the hammer swing not too fast. Homework: Detect collision between hammer and the mole. When the mole isRead More...
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7 PM – Python Game Development
7 PM – Python Game Development
We reviewed the Birdie Game code. We went over the pygame cheat sheet. We started the Flappy Duck project I've uploaded the source code here. Homework: Create a sprite class "Tube" usingRead More...
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3:30 PM – Python Game Development
3:30 PM – Python Game Development
We fixed Clouds entering from left side of the screen. We fixed Giant fireball spawn location. We reviewed Birdie project codes How to create a new sprite on your game. How toRead More...
6 PM – Python Game Development
6 PM – Python Game Development
We made the mole transition to hit mode when we swing hammer on the mole. We slow down the animation of the mole hit mode Homework: Slow down the following animations: APPEARINGRead More...
7 PM – Python Game Development
7 PM – Python Game Development
We made the Flappy Bird flaps its wings. We made UPWARD and DOWNWARD tubes. Homework: Create a new sprite coins.py Use coin_1.png and coin_2.png as the images. Make it appear on theRead More...
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6 PM – Python Game Development
6 PM – Python Game Development
We continued making progress with Zombie H1 Virus game and Tank Wars.
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10 AM – Python Game Development
10 AM – Python Game Development
We continued with Shoot Balloon project We made the balloon disappear only after the target collide and user click on the mouse. We made the explode image and the score appear afterRead More...
6 PM – Python Game Development
6 PM – Python Game Development
We finished the Birdie project. We added background music, sound effect and Flashing Giant Fireball Ready sign. We reviewed Birdie project. Homework: Download FlappyDuck project from google drive. Try to open thisRead More...
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6 PM – Python Game Development
6 PM – Python Game Development
We continued with Wack-a-mole final project. We displayed the 3 hearts on the top right corner of the screen. We made sure that the hammer can only hit the mole and getRead More...
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6 PM – Python Game Development
6 PM – Python Game Development
We went over the homework to slow down the creation of clouds. We reviewed the code and the game loop. We added a direction to the Bird, and flipped it. I've uploadedRead More...
7 PM – Python Game Development
7 PM – Python Game Development
We went over the homework to add the tube We moved the constants to the config file We created tubes with a delay timer We created up and down facing tubes WeRead More...
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6 PM – Python Game Development
6 PM – Python Game Development
We made the green potion appear on the screen once every 5 seconds. We made the green potion disappear on the screen after 2 seconds. Homework: finish previous homework. The green potionRead More...
7 PM – Python Game Development
7 PM – Python Game Development
We added the coin on the screen. We Made the tube on the bottom adjust its height (by controlling the Y coordinate) so there is always enough gap between the Tube onRead More...
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6 PM – Python Game Development
6 PM – Python Game Development
We continued with Shoot Balloon game. We added target sprite. We fixed a lot of small errors each of the students have Homework: Detect collision between Target and Balloon. If they collideRead More...
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9 AM – Python Game Development
9 AM – Python Game Development
Homework: Detect collision between player and the coin. If they collide, make the coin disappear. Add sound effect when player and coin collide, use the assets/audio/plop.wav audio file.
10 AM – Python Game Development
10 AM – Python Game Development
We continued with Shoot Balloon project. We added the bug on the screen that can move to the left. We added the explosion sprite. Homework: Change the code in main.py so itRead More...
12 PM – Advanced Python Game Development
12 PM – Advanced Python Game Development
We started Tank War game. We added game loaders We added the background and the wall Homework: Create tank.py load all 4 images under "assets/Player_2/Type_1/PlayerTank_2_1_{index}.png" animate these 4 images. Look at howRead More...
1 PM – Python Game Development
1 PM – Python Game Development
We went over the homework to launch super fireballs We added a function handle_bird_fireball_collision to reset the game when the player dies We added logic to detect when the user clicks theRead More...
6 PM – Python Game Development
6 PM – Python Game Development
We started Flappy Duck project. We setup the project in pycharm We created Tube sprite and display it on the screen. Homework: Create a tube once every 2 seconds. Each of theRead More...
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6 PM – Python Game Development
6 PM – Python Game Development
We continued with Wack-a-mole final project. We displayed the Play Button. When user click on the Play Button, it will start the game. When Mole attack, reduce the health (heart symbols). Homework:Read More...
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6 PM – Python Game Development
6 PM – Python Game Development
We went over the homework to add a direction to the cloud sprite class. We made the cloud have a width offset when it's moving to the right. We made the birdRead More...
7 PM – Python Game Development
7 PM – Python Game Development
We went over the homework to add the Player. We randomized the height of the tubes. We made the player drop from gravity. Homework: Create a sprite class for the "Coin" MakeRead More...
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6 PM – Python Game Development
6 PM – Python Game Development
We made the Hammer Powerup icon appear for 5 seconds after hammer hit the green potion. We made the score to increase faster when user is in powerup mode. Homework: When inRead More...
7 PM – Python Game Development
7 PM – Python Game Development
We made the coins between the tube. We added gravity to the player. We made the gap between the tube bigger. Homework: Make the coin appear randomly on top or on theRead More...
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9 AM – Python Game Development
9 AM – Python Game Development
We made the program play collect5.wav when player hit the coins. We displayed the score and count down. The count down is still work in progress. Homework: When the program start, displayRead More...
10 AM – Python Game Development
10 AM – Python Game Development
Homework: When regular balloon pop by target, play the plop.wav sound effect. When bad balloon pop by target, play the explodify.way sound effect. When bug hit by target, play the plop.wav. WhenRead More...
12 PM – Advanced Python Game Development
12 PM – Advanced Python Game Development
Homework: Control the tank with W, A, S, D keys in your keyboards. Make sure to also move the turret as the tank moves. We need to learn a little bit ofRead More...
1 PM – Python Game Development
1 PM – Python Game Development
We went over the homework to draw the super fireball cool-down indicator We made the cool-down indicator flash We made the play button sensitive to the position of the mouse We addedRead More...
6 PM – Python Game Development
6 PM – Python Game Development
We added Tube with different sizes appear on the screen. We did this by making the Y negative so only section of the tube appear on the screen, making it shorter. WeRead More...
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6 PM – Python Game Development
6 PM – Python Game Development
Homework: When user click the play button, please do the following: Reset score Reset number of hearts. Set all the moles to EMPTY mode. Add the credit page Game Developer: <your name>Read More...
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6 PM – Python Game Development
6 PM – Python Game Development
We went over homework to slow the birds flapping of wings We added the Player sprite and moved it back and forth. I've uploaded the code here. Homework: Create a new SpriteRead More...
7 PM – Python Game Development
7 PM – Python Game Development
We did the homework to add add the Coin and keep track of collision between player and the tube We made the player enter dizzy mode when it hits the tube. I'veRead More...
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6 PM – Python Game Development
6 PM – Python Game Development
We fixed the problem with setting all the moles to EMPTY_MODE after user click play button. We fixed the score on the explode image. Wack-A-Mole game is completed.
7 PM – Python Game Development
7 PM – Python Game Development
We randomize coin to be on the top and the bottom location. We enabled GAME_LANDING_PAGE and GAME_IN_SESSION. We added the ability for the player to jump. We added hitbox (rect) to theRead More...
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6 PM – Python Game Development
6 PM – Python Game Development
We displayed Explode sprite when we pop the balloon. We added points on top of the Explode sprite. We added "Bad Balloon" text on top of the balloon. We completed Python GameRead More...
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9 AM – Python Game Development
9 AM – Python Game Development
Homework: The title image and the play button is now overlapping. Move the title image up a little bit. When you die and click the play button do the following Clear allRead More...
10 AM – Python Game Development
10 AM – Python Game Development
Homework: When countdown goes to 0, stop the bird chirping sound. When countdown goes to 0, display GAME WIN page. When target pop the balloon, play the "plop.wav" sound effect. When targetRead More...
12 PM – Advanced Python Game Development
12 PM – Advanced Python Game Development
Homework: Create walls for your game Add hitbox for tank and each of the wall. Detect collision between tank and the wall. When they collide, make the wall disappear
1 PM – Python Game Development
1 PM – Python Game Development
We went over the homework to position the super fireball correctly and added the birdie title above the play button. We added some nice background for the landing page including the birdsRead More...
2 PM – Minecraft Modding in Java
2 PM – Minecraft Modding in Java
We created ability for Saturn Lightning Axe to strike lightning to all living beings within 10 spaces from the user. Homework: Add a similar ability to Saturn Sword to make all livingRead More...