Posts with keyword 'databases_and_files'

 
"Nadrew's How To: All about savefiles"
  Posted by Nadrew on Sunday, August 23, 2009 09:44PM
Savefiles aren't just for saving players!
  3 Comments
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"MySQL and BYOND"
  Posted by Nadrew on Thursday, August 20, 2009 12:43PM
Recently the usage of MySQL with BYOND has taken a step forward and is no longer limited to people running their games …
  5 Comments
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"INI Reader"
  Posted by Audeuro on Monday, March 23, 2009 05:51PM
A BYONDscape Classic! For a brief introduction to INI files, look here: http:// en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/INI_file . INI …
  3 Comments
"Dream Tutor: The Pitfalls of Savefiles"
  Posted by Lummox JR on Saturday, November 22, 2008 01:02PM
If you know what to expect when saving, you'll avoid nasty surprises!
  14 Comments
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"Deadron's XML Library"
  Posted by Gughunter on Monday, November 26, 2007 05:56PM
A BYONDscape Classic! This has to be one of the Seven Wonders of the BYOND World. If you aren't already acquainted with Deadron's XML Library, read this comprehensive article and learn what it can do. It will be worth your while.
  4 Comments
"Nadrew's How-To's"
  Posted by Nadrew on Monday, September 17, 2007 07:11PM
A BYONDscape Classic! Picking icon states at runtime Some of you may have wondered: "How do I pick a random state …
  2 Comments
 

 

 

Programming Help

Get Started - A quick overview of the tools available for learning to program in BYOND.

DM Guide - This is the first place you should look if you're new to BYOND's language DM. Some people call this the "blue book".

ZBT parts 1, 2, & 3 - Zilal's excellent tutorial series, teaching you the basics of how to get started writing games in BYOND.

Your First World and Step BYOND - Sample games that you can study to help you learn.

DM Reference - Handy for novice users and advanced programmers alike, this documents everything you need to know about the DM language.

Skin Reference - If you want to give your game a custom interface, this tells you what you can do with "skins" and how to work with them.

BYOND Resources - Demos and libraries you can download to help you with your creation.

Publishing Games

Publishing Games - A guide for putting your creations on the BYOND hub to share with others.

Recording Videos - If you want to find out how to make a video of your game and put it on YouTube or another site, this can get you started.

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