Xenocide: What a shame...

On Nov 2, 11:48 pm, aroc....RemoveThis@hush.com wrote:
> Kornel Kisielewicz wrote:
> > That's funny. You mean like the function names and variables are in
> > polish? Personaly I can't stand polish in my code -- evereything I write
> > on the computer, from the design-docs up to the code itself I write in
> > english... but I guess it's because I feel enough comfortable with the
> > language...

> Yeah, many/most of the function names, variables, and comments were
> Polish. I can understand writing/coding in one's own language--it can
> be hard to think in terms of another language if you don't think in it
> often, and the names of functions/variables represent how one thinks.
> I myself would have lots of difficulty thinking "If the héroe
> ejercita, then it should entrena his fuerza," while coding, for
> example, because I don't commonly speak or think in Spanish. But then,
> I'm not even fluent in Spanish!

No, you are not!

> It's cool that you use English in your English program code--is it easy
> for you?

I think it is the more natural way to do things, plus, naming
conventions do not recommend using foreign characters that are common
in other languages like áéíóú or ñ in Spanish, even more true for
other languages.

SNIP

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Slash
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On Nov 2, 11:48 pm, aroc... DeleteThis @hush.com wrote:
> Kornel Kisielewicz wrote:
> > That's funny. You mean like the function names and variables are in
> > polish? Personaly I can't stand polish in my code -- evereything I write
> > on the computer, from the design-docs up to the code itself I write in
> > english... but I guess it's because I feel enough comfortable with the
> > language...

> Yeah, many/most of the function names, variables, and comments were
> Polish. I can understand writing/coding in one's own language--it can
> be hard to think in terms of another language if you don't think in it
> often, and the names of functions/variables represent how one thinks.
> I myself would have lots of difficulty thinking "If the héroe
> ejercita, then it should entrena his fuerza," while coding, for
> example, because I don't commonly speak or think in Spanish. But then,
> I'm not even fluent in Spanish!

No, you are not!

> It's cool that you use English in your English program code--is it easy
> for you?

I think it is the more natural way to do things, plus, naming
conventions do not recommend using foreign characters that are common
in other languages like áéíóú or ñ in Spanish, even more true for
other languages.

SNIP

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Slash
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On Nov 2, 11:48 pm, aroc....TakeThisOut@hush.com wrote:
> Kornel Kisielewicz wrote:
> > That's funny. You mean like the function names and variables are in
> > polish? Personaly I can't stand polish in my code -- evereything I write
> > on the computer, from the design-docs up to the code itself I write in
> > english... but I guess it's because I feel enough comfortable with the
> > language...

> Yeah, many/most of the function names, variables, and comments were
> Polish. I can understand writing/coding in one's own language--it can
> be hard to think in terms of another language if you don't think in it
> often, and the names of functions/variables represent how one thinks.
> I myself would have lots of difficulty thinking "If the héroe
> ejercita, then it should entrena his fuerza," while coding, for
> example, because I don't commonly speak or think in Spanish. But then,
> I'm not even fluent in Spanish!

No, you are not!

> It's cool that you use English in your English program code--is it easy
> for you?

I think it is the more natural way to do things, plus, naming
conventions do not recommend using foreign characters that are common
in other languages like áéíóú or ñ in Spanish, even more true for
other languages.

SNIP

--
Slash
 >> Stay informed about: Xenocide: What a shame... 

On Nov 2, 11:48 pm, aroc... RemoveThis @hush.com wrote:
> Kornel Kisielewicz wrote:
> > That's funny. You mean like the function names and variables are in
> > polish? Personaly I can't stand polish in my code -- evereything I write
> > on the computer, from the design-docs up to the code itself I write in
> > english... but I guess it's because I feel enough comfortable with the
> > language...

> Yeah, many/most of the function names, variables, and comments were
> Polish. I can understand writing/coding in one's own language--it can
> be hard to think in terms of another language if you don't think in it
> often, and the names of functions/variables represent how one thinks.
> I myself would have lots of difficulty thinking "If the héroe
> ejercita, then it should entrena his fuerza," while coding, for
> example, because I don't commonly speak or think in Spanish. But then,
> I'm not even fluent in Spanish!

No, you are not!

> It's cool that you use English in your English program code--is it easy
> for you?

I think it is the more natural way to do things, plus, naming
conventions do not recommend using foreign characters that are common
in other languages like áéíóú or ñ in Spanish, even more true for
other languages.

SNIP

--
Slash
 >> Stay informed about: Xenocide: What a shame... 

On Nov 2, 11:48 pm, aroc....TakeThisOut@hush.com wrote:
> Kornel Kisielewicz wrote:
> > That's funny. You mean like the function names and variables are in
> > polish? Personaly I can't stand polish in my code -- evereything I write
> > on the computer, from the design-docs up to the code itself I write in
> > english... but I guess it's because I feel enough comfortable with the
> > language...

> Yeah, many/most of the function names, variables, and comments were
> Polish. I can understand writing/coding in one's own language--it can
> be hard to think in terms of another language if you don't think in it
> often, and the names of functions/variables represent how one thinks.
> I myself would have lots of difficulty thinking "If the héroe
> ejercita, then it should entrena his fuerza," while coding, for
> example, because I don't commonly speak or think in Spanish. But then,
> I'm not even fluent in Spanish!

No, you are not!

> It's cool that you use English in your English program code--is it easy
> for you?

I think it is the more natural way to do things, plus, naming
conventions do not recommend using foreign characters that are common
in other languages like áéíóú or ñ in Spanish, even more true for
other languages.

SNIP

--
Slash
 >> Stay informed about: Xenocide: What a shame... 

On Nov 2, 11:48 pm, aroc....DeleteThis@hush.com wrote:
> Kornel Kisielewicz wrote:
> > That's funny. You mean like the function names and variables are in
> > polish? Personaly I can't stand polish in my code -- evereything I write
> > on the computer, from the design-docs up to the code itself I write in
> > english... but I guess it's because I feel enough comfortable with the
> > language...

> Yeah, many/most of the function names, variables, and comments were
> Polish. I can understand writing/coding in one's own language--it can
> be hard to think in terms of another language if you don't think in it
> often, and the names of functions/variables represent how one thinks.
> I myself would have lots of difficulty thinking "If the héroe
> ejercita, then it should entrena his fuerza," while coding, for
> example, because I don't commonly speak or think in Spanish. But then,
> I'm not even fluent in Spanish!

No, you are not!

> It's cool that you use English in your English program code--is it easy
> for you?

I think it is the more natural way to do things, plus, naming
conventions do not recommend using foreign characters that are common
in other languages like áéíóú or ñ in Spanish, even more true for
other languages.

SNIP

--
Slash
 >> Stay informed about: Xenocide: What a shame... 

On Nov 2, 11:48 pm, aroc... RemoveThis @hush.com wrote:
> Kornel Kisielewicz wrote:
> > That's funny. You mean like the function names and variables are in
> > polish? Personaly I can't stand polish in my code -- evereything I write
> > on the computer, from the design-docs up to the code itself I write in
> > english... but I guess it's because I feel enough comfortable with the
> > language...

> Yeah, many/most of the function names, variables, and comments were
> Polish. I can understand writing/coding in one's own language--it can
> be hard to think in terms of another language if you don't think in it
> often, and the names of functions/variables represent how one thinks.
> I myself would have lots of difficulty thinking "If the héroe
> ejercita, then it should entrena his fuerza," while coding, for
> example, because I don't commonly speak or think in Spanish. But then,
> I'm not even fluent in Spanish!

No, you are not!

> It's cool that you use English in your English program code--is it easy
> for you?

I think it is the more natural way to do things, plus, naming
conventions do not recommend using foreign characters that are common
in other languages like áéíóú or ñ in Spanish, even more true for
other languages.

SNIP

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Slash
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arocoun.RemoveThis@hush.com napisał(a):
> Kornel Kisielewicz wrote:
> I myself would have lots of difficulty thinking "If the héroe
> ejercita, then it should entrena his fuerza," while coding, for
> example, because I don't commonly speak or think in Spanish. But then,
> I'm not even fluent in Spanish!

Note that in your case it would be something truly unnatural

> It's cool that you use English in your English program code--is it easy
> for you?

To be honest, I cant imagine using polish. When coding, I think in english.

>> Come to think of it, I could take a go on translating/commenting the
>> sources once I have a free weekend. I also enjoyed Xenocide, and think
>> that translating and documenting it would be a great way to increase
>> it's chances as a group project...
>
> That would kick ass. Maybe I would have the skill necessary to help
> out by the time you translate it, if you decide to do it.

I'll see, maybe I'll have some time in a month or two
--
At your service,
Kornel Kisielewicz (adminATchaosforge.org) [http://chaosforge.org]
"Due to Pascal's original purpose as a teaching language it forces one
to learn good habits - and those good habits stay with you, even when
you later migrate to a much more forgiving language." - Sherm Pendley
 >> Stay informed about: Xenocide: What a shame... 

Hi,

I'm supprised that my game is still played and people enjoy it
I'm also very happy that someone likes to improve it.
Therefore I decided to do some refactoring and in a next few days I will
translate most if not all the source code to English.

I also agree that many things have to be changed and balanced. Melee combat
is overpowered, ranged underpowered. Managing robots should be easier and
there should be command to 'call' the robots controlled to come to you
(useful for level travelling).
The time I have to spent on Xenocide is very limited, but for sure I will
help anyone who wants to develope it.

best regards,
Jakub
--
"We're just toys in the hands of Xom"
www.graveyard.uni.cc - visit Roguelike Graveyard
www.alamak0ta.republika.pl - my other projects
 >> Stay informed about: Xenocide: What a shame... 

Hi,

I'm supprised that my game is still played and people enjoy it
I'm also very happy that someone likes to improve it.
Therefore I decided to do some refactoring and in a next few days I will
translate most if not all the source code to English.

I also agree that many things have to be changed and balanced. Melee combat
is overpowered, ranged underpowered. Managing robots should be easier and
there should be command to 'call' the robots controlled to come to you
(useful for level travelling).
The time I have to spent on Xenocide is very limited, but for sure I will
help anyone who wants to develope it.

best regards,
Jakub
--
"We're just toys in the hands of Xom"
www.graveyard.uni.cc - visit Roguelike Graveyard
www.alamak0ta.republika.pl - my other projects
 >> Stay informed about: Xenocide: What a shame... 

Hi,

I'm supprised that my game is still played and people enjoy it
I'm also very happy that someone likes to improve it.
Therefore I decided to do some refactoring and in a next few days I will
translate most if not all the source code to English.

I also agree that many things have to be changed and balanced. Melee combat
is overpowered, ranged underpowered. Managing robots should be easier and
there should be command to 'call' the robots controlled to come to you
(useful for level travelling).
The time I have to spent on Xenocide is very limited, but for sure I will
help anyone who wants to develope it.

best regards,
Jakub
--
"We're just toys in the hands of Xom"
www.graveyard.uni.cc - visit Roguelike Graveyard
www.alamak0ta.republika.pl - my other projects
 >> Stay informed about: Xenocide: What a shame... 

Hi,

I'm supprised that my game is still played and people enjoy it
I'm also very happy that someone likes to improve it.
Therefore I decided to do some refactoring and in a next few days I will
translate most if not all the source code to English.

I also agree that many things have to be changed and balanced. Melee combat
is overpowered, ranged underpowered. Managing robots should be easier and
there should be command to 'call' the robots controlled to come to you
(useful for level travelling).
The time I have to spent on Xenocide is very limited, but for sure I will
help anyone who wants to develope it.

best regards,
Jakub
--
"We're just toys in the hands of Xom"
www.graveyard.uni.cc - visit Roguelike Graveyard
www.alamak0ta.republika.pl - my other projects
 >> Stay informed about: Xenocide: What a shame... 

Hi,

I'm supprised that my game is still played and people enjoy it
I'm also very happy that someone likes to improve it.
Therefore I decided to do some refactoring and in a next few days I will
translate most if not all the source code to English.

I also agree that many things have to be changed and balanced. Melee combat
is overpowered, ranged underpowered. Managing robots should be easier and
there should be command to 'call' the robots controlled to come to you
(useful for level travelling).
The time I have to spent on Xenocide is very limited, but for sure I will
help anyone who wants to develope it.

best regards,
Jakub
--
"We're just toys in the hands of Xom"
www.graveyard.uni.cc - visit Roguelike Graveyard
www.alamak0ta.republika.pl - my other projects
 >> Stay informed about: Xenocide: What a shame...