Subj : Basic Computer Games
To : Divarin
From : The Lizard Master
Date : Mon Oct 25 2021 08:18 am
Re: Basic Computer Games
By: Divarin to Basschestra on Thu Sep 30 2021 04:48 pm
> > what computer should I use for book Basic computer Games.
> > C64, CPET, VIC-20
>
> Is there a specific book you're reading or you just want to dink around in
> Basic?
> The C64 is what I grew up with. It was extrememly popular and therefore
> you'll get the most support there.
> However the basic is kind of crap actually. Almost anything you want to do
> with the hardware requires a complex series of peeks and pokes whereas other
> systems (Apple II, TI-99/4a (extended basic), even TRS-80) had basic
> commands like graphics, plot, sound, joystick, etc...
>
> The basic on the C128 has a lot more commands so there's that.
You can get Simon's Basic for the C64, I had alot of fun with that as a kid. It extends the C64's basic command set.
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