The Jump Framework (prerelease)

[Robin]

Presenting: Jump, a framework for platform games.

As you might infer from the name, it is based on the code Jump Game, adding some abstraction. I will include the Cloud library, only less specific, and named Dynamic Backgrounds. I have not much code to show as of now, so I have no upload yet. (Uploaded file)

I have done one specific thing already: I use the module table as global table, so I don't have to write (for example):

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jump.types[jump.objects[name].type]

but can use just:

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types[objects[name].type]

Note I'm not polluting the global namespace, I just put all the library functions inside a function called LOAD_JMP(), and used:

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setfenv(LOAD_JMP, jump)

Edit: uploaded the beginnings of the framework.

[bartbes]

You might want to check out the module function in the manual (don't forget to pass package.seeall)

EDIT: And, sure, I'll look at this next time I attempt to create a platformer

[Robin]

You might want to check out the module function in the manual (don't forget to pass package.seeall)

I vaguely remember such a function... I'll check it out tomorrow.

[Robin]

Forgot to reply . But anyhow: I checked it out, and there was some pretty heavy criticism on the module() function, so I decided against it.

Also: I improved it somewhat. For example: it no longer needs a function to contain the environment. I forgot what else I've done (it has been a while!).

[Xcmd]

I highly recommend you rename this to Jümp. I'll pronounce it with a hard Svenska accent. "Joooomp" It already makes me chuckle.

Also, good on you. I hope this comes along for you.

[paclito]

Why don't write a example of the framework? I think it's more easy to understand what you are trying to do... isn't?

[Robin]

Great idea... I'll do it when I get a round tuit.

[osgeld]

http://www.carbolicsmokeball.com/images/300/91033.jpg

there

[Robin]

Oh, and I have to study, so I guess it'll have to wait until... next week (dun dun dun...)