Building a Text Based RPG, I need your help!

[Jack.EXE]

So far the language is batch.

@[member=Echo] offtitle RPGcolor aset /a x=4set /a y=4cls:homecolor aset UsrLn=xxxset /p UsrLn=if “%UsrLn%”==Describe goto Describeif “%UsrLn%”==Lock goto Lockif “%UsrLn%== North goto Northif “%UsrLn%== South goto Southif “%UsrLn%== East goto Eastif “%UsrLn%== West goto Westecho Command Invalid!goto home:Northif “%y%”=0 color cif “%y%”=0 echo A Magical Barrier Prevents You From Traveling Further!if “%y%”=0 pauseif “%y%”=0 goto homeset /a y = %y% - 1goto location:Southif “%y%”=9 color cif “%y%”=9 echo A Magical Barrier Prevents You From Traveling Further!if “%y%”=9 pauseif “%y%”=9 goto homeset /a y = %y% + 1goto location:Eastif “%x%”=9 color cif “%x%”=9 echo A Magical Barrier Prevents You From Traveling Further!if “%x%”=9 pauseif “%x%”=9 goto homeset /a x = %x% + 1goto location:Westif “%x%”=0 color cif “%x%”=0 echo A Magical Barrier Prevents You From Traveling Further!if “%x%”=0 pauseif “%x%”=0 goto homeset /a x = %x% - 1goto location:Lockset /p Obj=Lock Onto:if “%Obj%”==”%obj1%”if “%Obj%”=="%obj2%"if “%Obj%”=="%obj3%':Describe:Locationclsgoto home

Really, what I need is help creating an array of 81 locations, from (0,0) to (9,9)

 

Example code of a location:

if "%x%"==4 if "%y%"==4 set Desc = You find yourself at a mysterious campsite in a clearing of trees. There is a %Obj1%, a %Obj2%, and a %Obj3% here.if "%x%"==4 if "%y%"==4 set Obj1 = Campfireif "%x%"==4 if "%y%"==4 set Obj2 = Tentif "%x%"==4 if "%y%"==4 set Obj3 = knifeecho %Desc%

Please leave Obj3 variable blank. This will be reserved for future use. (enemies, allies, tools or weapons)

 

This is nowhere near done, but the addition of scenery would be very useful in knowing how to continue the program.

[GDRRiley]

I have done it in java. the trick is to make choices that lead back to the same point.

[Jack.EXE]

I have done it in java. the trick is to make choices that lead back to the same point.

really, I'm just thinking of making it open world "do whatever the crap"

no storyline, just explore, fight monsters, ect.

 

Hell, I'll even add the ability to marry one, just to reference this comedic gold.

[Shadow Gamer]

If by scenery you mean graphics, batch files can't do that. If you mean ASCII characters or whatever, you have to do that manually. 

 

Here's a resource that may help you with the arrays: http://superuser.com/questions/191224/populating-array-in-dos-batch-script

 

Still though, google before you ask. 

[Jack.EXE]

If by scenery you mean graphics, batch files can't do that. If you mean ASCII characters or whatever, you have to do that manually. 

 

Here's a resource that may help you with the arrays: http://superuser.com/questions/191224/populating-array-in-dos-batch-script

 

Still though, google before you ask. 

 

I do not mean graphics, I mean a basic description of the surroundings.

[Shadow Gamer]

I do not mean graphics, I mean a basic description of the surroundings.

Just stuff that in the array. 

[Jack.EXE]

Just stuff that in the array. 

I am already aware of the code. I'm just asking for some creative pools.

 

I'd like help coming up with 80 unique locations.

[GDRRiley]

a cave with lots of holes in the ground, a wooded forest 

[Shadow Gamer]

I am already aware of the code. I'm just asking for some creative pools.

 

I'd like help coming up with 80 unique locations.

Oooohhhhhh. Well. That clarifies things. Well, I'm not creative, but there are alot of location generators out there. For example: http://writers-den.pantomimepony.co.uk/writers-locations.php

If you want to fill 80 fields of that, I suggest you do it yourself: I'm not trying to be rude, but I doubt anyone here will fill those out.

 

Anyway, here's one:

if "%x%"==5 if "%y%"==4 set Desc = A row of pickets and dead bodies indicate a battle has been fought here. There is are %Obj1%, some %Obj2%, and a %Obj3% here.if "%x%"==5 if "%y%"==4 set Obj1 = Picketsif "%x%"==5 if "%y%"==4 set Obj2 = Gold Coinsif "%x%"==5 if "%y%"==4 set Obj3 = knifeecho %Desc%

Also, I'm not sure if batch supports this, but I think you can just bundle this under one IF statement. It's way more efficient and practical. I'm curious; why would you make variables for each item if they're just being written out in desc?  Are you planning to use them elsewhere? 

[Jack.EXE]

Oooohhhhhh. Well. That clarifies things. Well, I'm not creative, but there are alot of location generators out there. For example: http://writers-den.pantomimepony.co.uk/writers-locations.php

If you want to fill 80 fields of that, I suggest you do it yourself: I'm not trying to be rude, but I doubt anyone here will fill those out.

Anyway, here's one:

if "%x%"==5 if "%y%"==4 set Desc = A row of pickets and dead bodies indicate a battle has been fought here. There is are %Obj1%, some %Obj2%, and a %Obj3% here.if "%x%"==5 if "%y%"==4 set Obj1 = Picketsif "%x%"==5 if "%y%"==4 set Obj2 = Gold Coinsif "%x%"==5 if "%y%"==4 set Obj3 = knifeecho %Desc%

Also, I'm not sure if batch supports this, but I think you can just bundle this under one IF statement. It's way more efficient and practical. I'm curious; why would you make variables for each item if they're just being written out in desc? Are you planning to use them elsewhere?

Yep