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I have seen (and written a while back) many requests for coding help. I've done some reading since then, bought the I7 Sand Dancer book, done a few examples, but I am still only comfortable with the basics. I thought to push myself I could set tasks, but that's as far as I've got. I was kind of hoping a couple of other people might want to get involved, it might help those of us who need it to expand our skills.

I was thinking a new thing each week. Like "have the PC make a cup of tea" or "implement a futuristic computer" (inspired by the Ender's desk question). We could post the 'games' and source code. It'd leave room for imagination (eg a 'futuristic' computer could be anything from an implant, the 'desk,' a slate or tricorder, to retro-futuristic (Asimov and Andre Norton had tapes) to AI.

Anyone can suggest the next week's topic. Think this might work?

I like it. Did you want just I7 or anything?

Ah, kind of like ToasterComp back in the day. Should be useful.

This sounds cool.

That could be fun.

I like it! Opportunities to practice coding, and a little more activity in the community. More game attempts (see what i did there?) to break I7 - I mean find bugs. Maybe even some more recipes for the ever lovin' Recipe Book. I vote yes.

Wow. I wasn't expecting people to be so keen. Awesome!


I figure people should be able to improve themselves in whichever language they want to use.


Ha! ToasterComp sounds awesome. I was thinking more of a self-challenge, rather than a competition or a full game for this though. It doesn't need to be polished, just work, and we can exchange ideas to get that to happen...?

How do people feel about the starting topic? Tea making, future computer, or something else?

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As the nubbliest of the nubs, this beginner votes a hearty yes.

For the first week I vote for tea.

My sources inform me that hidden Easter eggs are in season... Maybe that's a good topic?