Lua Basics course - scripting for ETW/NTW/S2TW

**T.C.** · April 29, 2011, 05:18 PM

Post here if you are interested in this course. If there is decent demand I will gladly run it.

The course will consist of:

An introduction to basic programming concepts
An introduction to Lua, the scripting language used in all Warscape games
Applied useage; working examples
I may also use source code examples from the upcoming EiC 2.0 mod to demonstrate some of the more advanced concepts

**King Sama** · April 29, 2011, 05:22 PM

Sure, could be useful

**Hader** · April 29, 2011, 07:15 PM

How similar is Lua to other programming languages?

**BURNY26** · April 29, 2011, 08:23 PM

always eager to learn

**GrnEyedDvl** · April 29, 2011, 10:37 PM

Originally Posted by Hader

How similar is Lua to other programming languages?

Lua is designed to be embedded in other applications, so its not a full blown language in the sense of C or C++, but has a similar syntax to the C languages and Python and others. The newer TW games use Lua for scripting, and tons of other applications do too.

**T.C.** · April 30, 2011, 05:35 AM

It should also be mentioned that the UI for the new games is completely soft-coded in compiled Lua, and other extension-less files which can be converted to xml. And there's a decent enough decompiler out there for the Luac's. So I may go into some UI editing with this.

**Magicman2051** · April 30, 2011, 05:53 AM

I'd be up for it, I understand *how* to edit the lua but about the only thing I've actually wanted to do is make the starting "rebellion" for some factions in S2TW more of a challenge. I'd be interested to see what else there is to do.

**ForteS** · April 30, 2011, 10:59 AM

Support.

**Hader** · April 30, 2011, 11:34 AM

Sounds interesting. I support the course, whether or not I will partake in it in the event it is established depends on if I have the time to. But I am interested.

**.Mitch.** · April 30, 2011, 11:48 AM

Opposed.

Of course you already know my real answer, I'll gladly help or take part.

**Hader** · April 30, 2011, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by .Mitch.

Opposed.

Of course you already know my real answer, I'll gladly help or take part.

You can bring snacks right?!

**Bolkonsky** · April 30, 2011, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by GrnEyedDvl

Lua is designed to be embedded in other applications, so its not a full blown language in the sense of C or C++, but has a similar syntax to the C languages and Python and others. The newer TW games use Lua for scripting, and tons of other applications do too.

I've heard it's great for standalone simple applications. I've seen a couple small things made with it. They were very light and nice. I might be willing to, time permitting.

**m_1512** · April 30, 2011, 11:41 PM

I am interested.

**T.C.** · May 01, 2011, 07:17 AM

Originally Posted by Bolkonsky

I've heard it's great for standalone simple applications. I've seen a couple small things made with it. They were very light and nice. I might be willing to, time permitting.

I know a fair amount of Lua, but I can't teach much practical stuff outside of the TW sphere. It's the only programming language I know, and I only learned it for scripting purposes. That said, along the way I've picked up a decent bit that has little use to the everyday scripter

**Primergy** · May 01, 2011, 03:08 PM

Support and interested to "visit" the course

**Okmin** · May 02, 2011, 06:55 PM

Definitely interested.

**King Sama** · May 05, 2011, 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by T.C.

It should also be mentioned that the UI for the new games is completely soft-coded in compiled Lua, and other extension-less files which can be converted to xml. And there's a decent enough decompiler out there for the Luac's. So I may go into some UI editing with this.

TopCat, you are awesome