• New Lua Mod I'm tackling

    From j0HNNY a1PHA@21:4/158 to All on Monday, December 18, 2023 06:02:03
    So I made this as a door program (in Go, linux) last year, but picking it
    back up in Lua as it's sooo much simpler to write w/script. And stands a
    better chance of being cross-platform under Talisman.

    Essentially, it's called "Door of Doors" which is a SQLite database of
    door programs, searchable and sortable by category and name, with
    multiple launch options per door: e.g., door server(s) or local. I thought
    it'd be cool to select, say, L.O.R.D, and then pick where to play it -- Locally, BBSLink, GoldMine, etc. Each door server can be configured with
    its own launch instructions.

    Anyway, just started on the Admin portion -- manage servers, categories,
    doors -- and so far so good.

    I was thinking about integrating it tightly into Talisman by generating
    TOML menu files for server, category, game, but that would be a LOT of
    TOML, especially since there could be tens, if not hunderd or so,
    games lol.

    Also thinking about how to handle larger programs in Lua, with
    code organization for multiple files, etc. Fun stuff!


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  • From vorlon@21:1/195.1 to j0HNNY a1PHA on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 12:30:04
    Hi j0HNNY,

    So I made this as a door program (in Go, linux) last year, but picking
    it back up in Lua as it's sooo much simpler to write w/script. And
    stands a better chance of being cross-platform under Talisman.
    [...]
    Make an announcment when your happy with the code & I'll test it here.

    I've got Both version of Galatic Dynisty & For Honour working with my M68k linux install.


    \/orlon
    aka
    Stephen

    Rocking Amiga 3000 powerd, Linux M68K.



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