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Started by CharlieJV, Oct 13, 2022, 08:05 PM

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CharlieJV

Just a silly program I did to test BAM's scrolling behaviour (i.e. scroll screen upward when PRINT goes past the bottom-right corner.)

I found it kind of neat that the random colors of printed "+" sometimes gives a sensation of seeing something there (like an image of something, or handwriting: something that can't quite be made out.  Or a sensation of texture, or depth.  Can't put my finger on it...)

Silly program for your giggles:


johnno56

"seeing something there (like an image or...."

Seeing familiar objects or patterns in otherwise random or unrelated objects or patterns is called pareidolia. It's a form of apophenia, which is a more general term for the human tendency to seek patterns in random information. Everyone experiences it from time to time.

Herein ends today's lesson... lol
May your journey be free of incident.  Live long and prosper.

CharlieJV

Quote from: johnno56 on Oct 14, 2022, 12:21 PM"seeing something there (like an image or...."

Seeing familiar objects or patterns in otherwise random or unrelated objects or patterns is called pareidolia. It's a form of apophenia, which is a more general term for the human tendency to seek patterns in random information. Everyone experiences it from time to time.

Herein ends today's lesson... lol

"Pareidolia" and "apophenia": sounds way better than: I'm having a "what the h am I looking at" senior moment ...

I get a major kick out of that kind of stuff.  Like "do you see a young woman or an old woman?"


johnno56

In either case, young or old woman, are they wearing a 'fur'... I can just 'see' animal rights activists jumping up and down in objection... lol

Now. Where were we? Yes. Scrolling... Nice addition. Scrolling text screen games were quite popular 'back then'. Today's graphics seem to take away the 'charm' of watching rows of text 'rippling' down the screen. Providing the user with simulated movement. Not the best. But movement none the less.

Over in the 'freebasic game dev forum' there is a simple 'ski slope' (text based) game. It uses the type of scrolling you have created. Could be an interesting test? https://retrocoders.phatcode.net/index.php?topic=210.0
May your journey be free of incident.  Live long and prosper.

CharlieJV

Quote from: johnno56 on Oct 14, 2022, 08:35 PMIn either case, young or old woman, are they wearing a 'fur'... I can just 'see' animal rights activists jumping up and down in objection... lol

Now. Where were we? Yes. Scrolling... Nice addition. Scrolling text screen games were quite popular 'back then'. Today's graphics seem to take away the 'charm' of watching rows of text 'rippling' down the screen. Providing the user with simulated movement. Not the best. But movement none the less.

Over in the 'freebasic game dev forum' there is a simple 'ski slope' (text based) game. It uses the type of scrolling you have created. Could be an interesting test? https://retrocoders.phatcode.net/index.php?topic=210.0

That's too funny.  I was debating tackling a BAM version of that game or properly implementing _DISPLAY and _AUTODISPLAY.  So many interesting projects, so little time ...

johnno56

My intent was not to apply any pressure to get it done... lol  I am totally familiar with being 'time poor' and can appreciate at least a little of what you may be experiencing. One day at a time.

I was planning on doing the 'ski thing' using my Basic of choice... RCBasic... but, then I remembered, it is one of those Basic's that does not scroll when the text 'moves' beyond the bottom of the screen. QB64 should work. I might give QB64 a whirl... Ok... I will also convert 'your' listing as well... lol  Sounds like fun... lol
May your journey be free of incident.  Live long and prosper.

CharlieJV

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Quote from: johnno56 on Oct 15, 2022, 12:57 AMMy intent was not to apply any pressure to get it done... lol  I am totally familiar with being 'time poor' and can appreciate at least a little of what you may be experiencing. One day at a time.

I was planning on doing the 'ski thing' using my Basic of choice... RCBasic... but, then I remembered, it is one of those Basic's that does not scroll when the text 'moves' beyond the bottom of the screen. QB64 should work. I might give QB64 a whirl... Ok... I will also convert 'your' listing as well... lol  Sounds like fun... lol

Pff, no pressure at all!  Everything is a shiny object that grabs my interest something silly.

Ski Slope Challenge (Charlie's Version)

johnno56

Did I detect a devious increase in the speed? I think I did! Nice twist.
May your journey be free of incident.  Live long and prosper.

CharlieJV

Quote from: johnno56 on Oct 17, 2022, 07:44 AMDid I detect a devious increase in the speed? I think I did! Nice twist.

Yup, it kind of creeps up on you, eh?

I didn't fuss much and kept it simple.  I wasn't sure what would make a good starting speed and what would make a good formula for increasing speed (some kind of exponential/logarithmic scale, or maybe some kind of sine/cosine for cycling between the ranges of low speed and high speed ...)


johnno56

I personally do not use a formula... maybe 'mod' occasionally but usually based on the score... if score is > x then speed=speed+rate etc until a max speed is reached... but usually a little at a time... lull the user into a false sense of security.... Moo ha ha ha....
May your journey be free of incident.  Live long and prosper.

CharlieJV

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Quote from: johnno56 on Oct 18, 2022, 09:03 PMI personally do not use a formula... maybe 'mod' occasionally but usually based on the score... if score is > x then speed=speed+rate etc until a max speed is reached... but usually a little at a time... lull the user into a false sense of security.... Moo ha ha ha....

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johnno56

Not a bad likeness... Of course, I am not quite, as folically challenged as the Dr... But then again, it has been years since I have used a comb of any type or description.... Moo ha ha ha...
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