Hello everybody.

Hello everybody. I decided to join this forum because I am familiar with programming, and I believe that a huge project like Thrive needs many, many programmers.

That being said, the language I am most familiar with is Java. It would be easier to program the game in Java, and it would instantly make the game cross-platform, but C++ sounds like a better alternative because there would be no Garbage Collection-related lag spikes (I think I saw someone official say it would be programmed in C++).

I have also experimented with C++ and read some tutorial books. The syntax is similar to Java, and I am taking a class on C, so I believe that I am a competent C++ programmer.

That being said, I hope I can contribute to making Thrive an awesome game.

After downloading the latest release of Thrive, I am noticing that it is actually mostly done in Lua with a bunch of dlls included. I probably should have looked at that before I posted my introduction. Sorry for the double post.

Although I am unfamiliar with Lua, the syntax seems quite simple, and I could learn the syntax quickly.

Anyway, I look forward to working on the game.

Welcome to Thrive SuperLala!

You are right, Thrive does need more programmers, and it is good to see you joining to help out.

It will, yes, be programmed in C++, but Lua will be used for modding. I myself am not exactly sure how our programmers from the past got into the coding, so I don't know that well where to guide you to begin, but what I can tell you is to check out the GitHub repo we have (as you noticed yourself).

Is there anyone that knows of a thread or can make a thread explaining to all new coders how to begin and to get them into the process?

It would be nice for information on how to get started to be easier to find. I have been looking around the forum and gaining some information on download links. I have included some of the domain names below.

I was able to find github.com/Revolutionary-Games/Thrive, and it included instructions (Under the "mingw_setup" folder) on how to build and run it. However, there are a few problems that are preventing me from running the program. I would get into details, but I will try to post the details in the correct thread. I run Windows 7, if that information is helpful.

The topic I have been looking at for help is thrivegame.canadaboard.net/t1101-build-system-discussion . I haven't read the whole thread, so there might be more information I can find.

That being said, the "Get involved" thread has some information (thrivegame.canadaboard.net/t1097-get-involved).
I did not fork the repository, as the "Resources" link in that thread suggested, but I doubt that is the problem, because that is only if I want to make changes.

Anyway, I'll need to sleep soon (I live in Eastern Standard Time), so I'll try to figure stuff out tomorrow.

Thanks for the suggestions, tomorrow I'll get around to seeing them done.

The good news is that I figured out how to edit posts. I looked for a tiny "Edit" button when there was really a huge "EDIT" button. That's why I double-posted instead of fixing my original response.

The bad news is that I am encountering issues that are blocking me from further progressing in getting the Thrive project set up. I posted the information in the following thread:

thrivegame.canadaboard.net/t1101-build-system-discussion

I believe that is the best place to post, as long as it is being followed. Please tell me where I should post technical issues like this if it's not the best place.

Also, I would suggest having the "setup.ps1" file generate a log file somehow so that I can provide further information. I find myself seeing errors/warnings while running the script followed by a huge mess of 1000 displayed commands at once, making me lose the information.

I'll contribute as soon as I can. Thanks for your help!

Actually, reading your post reminded me that we do have a thread for troubleshooting, and I think now is a good time to start. If you don't mind, I'll move what you wrote to that thread to bring it to life (if you don't want to, I can move it back). Unfortunately, I cannot code myself so I can't help you with your compiling issue, but its great to see you so involved. :)

EDIT: Ideally, once we start using that thread regularly, we can fill the OP with common issues and their solutions, to make it easier for newcoming coders.

I thought that the place you put it was where I should have reported the issues. I reported them elsewhere because the topic was blank, which would be very confusing for newcomers. When I figure this all out, or when someone helps me, I'll edit my post with solutions or warnings. I'm essentially starting over the installation process (which takes about 40-60 minutes), but doing so exactly as recommended. I am also using screen recording software to track any issues that come up, since the scripts I have to run are not logged. This should be sorted out relatively soon.

Hopefully one of the other coders gets on to provide help soon if you aren't able to solve it soon enough yourself.

A new programmer!:affraid: Just as one left! :(I'll never forget you, untrustedlife. Anyway, down to the nitty-gritty. While all help is appreciated, it goes without saying we need programmers the most. (No offense to you, Oliveriver.) Programmers is what makes a game a reality. Now if only I knew c++. (Sad sigh, hint hint wink wink)

welcome to the project....

Thanks for the welcome!

With some help from a fellow programmer on the forum (Nimbal), I have managed to get the program from GitHub's "prototype" branch to run properly. More information can be found in the thread listed below:

thrivegame.canadaboard.net/t999-development-troubleshooting