Re: [SLUG-ANNOUNCE] Re: [activities] SLUG FebruaryMonthly Meeting - Python Game Programming *Tutorial*

Dear Tim

Sorry I have to Cancel. Work has shipped me to Queensland at short notice. 

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Cheers

Colin


> Tim 'mithro' Ansell <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> 
> Hello everyone!
> 
> Don't forget to do your homework (Install Python, Pyglet and Rabbyt)
> before this tutorial. The set-up page has been updated with instructions
> for a number of other Linux distros. You can find it at
>         http://wiki.slug.org.au/pythonprogrammingsetup
> 
> If you have any problems, I'll be around from 6:00pm to look into
> them. There are however a lot of you and only one of me, so please try
> your best to debug the problems yourself. 
> 
> As we have a lot to get through we will be starting at 6:30 *sharp*. If
> you are late you may not be able to catch up, so please turn up on time!
> 
> Tim
> 
> On Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:54:37 -0800, Tim Ansell <[email protected]> 
> wrote:
> > 
> > You can read the full version of this announcement at
> >              http://slug.org.au/node/123
> > 
> > == Summary ==
> > 
> >     Date: Friday 29nd of January (Friday next week). 
> >     Start Time: Arrive at 6:15pm for a 6:30pm *sharp* start
> >     Format: Python Game Programming, BOFs, Pizza Dinner
> >     Where: Google Australia, opposite Star City
> > 
> >  *** You will need a setup laptop to participate in this tutorial. **
> >  ***** Instructions for setting up your laptop are listed at
> >           http://wiki.slug.org.au/pythonprogrammingsetup
> > 
> > == SLUG January Monthly Meeting ==
> > 
> > Instead of running two 45 minute talks will be having two Python game
> > tutorials. At the end of each tutorial you should have a fully 
> playable
> > game developed and running!
> > 
> > The first tutorial will be suitable for beginners of all ages, no
> > programming experience will be required. The tutorial will focus 
> around
> > a "Punch the Monkey" game, but there should also be enough meat for
> > more advanced people to create something cool.
> > 
> > The second tutorial will be suitable for people who want to advanced
> > further and will concentrate on extending skills learnt in the earlier
> > tutorial. Some programming experience is recommended for this 
> tutorial.
> > During this tutorial people will create a clone of either space
> > invaders or asteroids.
> > 
> > As the tutorials will be interactive you will need to bring a laptop.
> > You will also need to set-up your laptop with the appropriate 
> software.
> > The software runs on Linux, Mac and Windows. You will need to install:
> >       * Python - http://python.org
> >       * Pyglet - http://pyglet.org
> >       * Rabbyt - http://matthewmarshall.org/projects/rabbyt/
> > 
> > To test that everything works, I have included a small Python program
> > which will display "It works" if everything is working.
> > 
> > To do so on Ubuntu, you would use the following commands;
> >    # Install python and easy_install
> >    apt-get install python python-setuptools
> >    # Install pyglet and rabbyt
> >    easy_install pyglet
> >    easy_install rabbyt
> >    # Test everything is working
> >    python test.py
> > 
> > If you figure out instructions for other operating systems or Linux
> > versions please add them at:   
> >    http://wiki.slug.org.au/pythonprogrammingsetup
> > 
> > *** If you have problems, please turn up **early** so we can fix them!
> > 
> > 
> > = Meeting Details =
> > 
> > SLUG is the very mis-named Sydney Linux User Group. We are a general
> > Open Source interest group which runs our primary event on the last
> > Friday of every month (except December). Meetings are open to the
> > general public, and are free of charge.
> > 
> > Our venue is Google, Level 5, 48 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont. It's across 
> the
> > road from Star City Casino. A map of the area can be found here[1], 
> and
> > public transit directions are at [2]. Appropriate signage and 
> directions
> > will be posted around the building.
> > 
> > You will need to sign-in to enter the venue. This can be performed 
> when
> > you arrive, but to save time we recommend that you do so online
> > beforehand at Eventbrite ( http://slug.eventbrite.com ). 
> > 
> > If you are unsure, please sign up as a 'maybe'. This allows us to
> > organise adequate meeting space and facilities. You do not need to
> > create an account to indicate your attendance.
> > 
> > = Meeting Schedule =
> > 
> > We start at 18.30 but we ask that people arrive at least 15 minutes
> > early so we an all get into the building and start on time. Please do
> > not arrive before 18.00, as it may hinder business activities for our
> > host!
> > 
> > See here[5] for an explanation of the segments.
> > 
> >    * 18.15: Open Doors
> >    * 18.30: Announcements, News, Introductions
> >    * 18.45: General Talk
> >    * 19.30: Intermission
> >    * 19.45: In-Depth Talk
> >    * 20.30: Dinner
> > 
> >  BoFs and the Hackerspace run from the time the doors open.
> > 
> > = Bird of a Feather (BoF) Sessions =
> > 
> > The list of BoFs at the moment are:
> > 
> >     * SLUGlets - our regular forum for newbies and desktop users
> > 
> > If you would like to run a BoF, please discuss on the SLUG Activities
> > mailing list[4].
> > 
> > = Hacker Space =
> > 
> > We have heaps of room available to us at Google. If the talks do not
> > grab you, feel free to come along and hack away on your favourite
> > project in the designated Hacker Space.
> > 
> > = Dinner =
> > 
> > For dinner, we order in a selection of pizzas. The cost is $10 per
> > head, and we will be collecting money from the beginning of the
> > meeting. If you have any particular dietary requirements (e.g.
> > vegetarian), let us know beforehand. Dinner is a great way to
> > socialise and learn in a relaxed atmosphere :)
> > 
> > For those who want to continue the conversation after dinner, some of
> > us will be heading to a pub in the local area.
> > 
> > [1] http://tinyurl.com/ParkingPyrmont
> > [2] http://wiki.slug.org.au/howtogetthere
> > [3] http://slug.eventbrite.com/
> > [4] http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/activities
> > [5] http://www.slug.org.au/meetings/meetingformat
> > 
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