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[Albert]

I would also be first in line to buy one of these books, not to mention it'd make a great addition to our store. I'd also like to see how many copies Amazon.com could sell.

..Al

[Cybergoth]

Hi there!

Happy_Dude said:

wookie said:

Idon't know who wouldn't want to see this great tutorial become a book.

2/47 according to the poll

So Mike Mika and Chris Carla are reading this... :wink:

Greetings,
Manuel

[Andrew Davie]

Cybergoth said:

Hi there!

Happy_Dude said:

wookie said:

Idon't know who wouldn't want to see this great tutorial become a book.

2/47 according to the poll

So Mike Mika and Chris Carla are reading this... :wink:

Greetings,
Manuel

[slapdash]

I'd *LOVE* to see this as a book, though if it became too much work, I'd rather you 1) kept it to the web stuff and/or 2) wrote new games rather than burn out on that project.

Reminds me though...

Every now and then though I hear rumor of a book like this but from way back in the day. I usually assume it's actually a Magicard manual or maybe a professional (game company) doc, but usually get "no, a real book". But has ANYONE seen such a thing? I sure haven't...

[devwebcl]

this has a nice layout, don't you have a newer version where appears all sessions?

besides pdf is a nice format.

Devwebcl

[devwebcl]

RCorcoran said:

Here is a PDF of the lessons to date.  I have also included follow-on discussions where appropriate and Andrew's (and others) comments.  

It is 687Kb zipped and 3.57MB uncompressed.  

Thanks Al for increasing the attachment size limit to accomodate this.  

oops, I'm talking about this post

[bcprs1]

I would absolutely buy this book. Also, you should include a CD with all the software people would need (if you could somehow get the approval of the owners)

[CrazyChris]

A book would be a much better refrence than having to look at stuff posted here.

I think it would be a real inspiration to 2600 programmers.

Thanks for the already excellent forum!

Chris

[SPIKE]

Andrew Davie said:

Should this tutorial be tidied up, turned into a book and hawked to a publisher for release in hard-copy format?

YESSSS!!!!!!!

that would be great!

i would buy 2 copies!

[CrazyChris]

If you can do it, you should. It would be an invaluable tool.

Chris

[AtariDude]

I definitely want a copy of this book

[Jimbo]

Andrew:

Yes, I would certainly be interested in purchasing a copy of your tutorial in book form. Regards,

Jim

[DarkFoxFurre]

first off, i would most definately by the book.

second, as a tip you would probably already know, a lot of books have reviews, summaries, tips, and other information (as in what website you can go to for help) after each chapter.

The best idea to go for is, dont just write a book, write a book you'd want to use yourself in the off case you lost all your memmory.


hey, amnesia's possible...

[Nukey Shay]

*click
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[RCorcoran]

Here is an up-to-date (sans session 23) version with a few extras.

Andrew:

Is it o.k. to keep doing this? If not, say the word and I'll stop.

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[Andrew Davie]

RCorcoran said:

Here is an up-to-date (sans session 23) version with a few extras.  

Andrew:

Is it o.k. to keep doing this?  If not, say the word and I'll stop.

No worries, go for it!
Cheers
A

[RCorcoran]

Andrew Davie said:

No worries, go for it!
Cheers
A

Thank you sir.

Do you find it adequate or at least acceptable?

[RCorcoran]

I have an updated version (as of 18 Nov 03). This update includes Session 23 and some minor cosmetic changes. However, as the zip file is 1.1MB, I think it's over the attachment limit. I will host this file on my webserver (snipercade) when I get home from work this evening.

[Andrew Davie]

RCorcoran said:

Andrew Davie said:

No worries, go for it!
Cheers
A

Thank you sir.

Do you find it adequate or at least acceptable?

It's well done, thanks. There are a few formatting issues, and the pictures appear a bit low-res/blocky. But overall, excellent. One must remember that these tutorials will be refined and rewritten before they become a book.

What you have in this combined file is a handy one-place reference for everyone to use even when offline.

Cheers
A

[RCorcoran]

Andrew Davie said:

It's well done, thanks.  There are a few formatting issues, and the pictures appear a bit low-res/blocky.  But overall, excellent.  One must remember that these tutorials will be refined and rewritten before they become a book.

What you have in this combined file is a handy one-place reference for everyone to use even when offline.

Cheers
A

Absolutely. It was not, nor shall it be, my intent to have this pdf serve any other purpose other than off-line viewing/reference. Once you are ready to send your book (with far better quality images) to a publisher, my version will cease immediately.

[RCorcoran]

Andrew Davie said:

...and the pictures appear a bit low-res/blocky.

Well, this is a VCS tutorial...

I know, I'm going to burn in hell for that one...

[RCorcoran]

Posted online as a zip.

http://www.snipercade.com/atari/docs/2600p...programming.zip

[Andrew Davie]

RCorcoran said:

Posted online as a zip.
http://www.snipercad...programming.zip

Wow, 130+ pages and we're still on the basics! This looks like a 1000 page book coming up

[Dan Iacovelli]

thats cool that the this book is being made I do follow the sessions (I havent tried any thing yet) anyways, after this lesson is over an idea might to have two books made (part 1 for beginners and part two for advanced)
Dan Iacovelli

[sku_u]

Andrew Davie said:

RCorcoran said:

Posted online as a zip.
http://www.snipercad...programming.zip

Wow, 130+ pages and we're still on the basics! This looks like a 1000 page book coming up

You could always turn it into a programming series of books.