Q&A for How to Make a Video Game With Cmd

No. After echoing, make a space and write what you want to display in a single line.

A bat file is a batch file, and it runs on cmd (command prompt). You can put it on your desktop to make it easier to test your stuff.

It is because the coding is wrong. Actually there are few lines on the codes that are to instruct us and make us understand, but which are not supposed to be written on the source code(code area). So just scan through the code lines and delete those unnecessary lines. Doing this should make your game work.

That depends what you want. C++ is for non-image based programs(they display in a cmd looking window) adn C# is for image based programs like games. You should start with c++ tough, since c# is more advanced. Google and download code blocks, an c++ code editor. You can find documentation and lessons online.

It's possible your coding does not pause. At the end of your command, type the word "pause" without quotation marks.

When you save the file as .bat, check where it is being saved. Change the location to your desktop (so that it will be easy to find) and save it. Then double click on the .bat file and start playing.

The coding is wrong. Scan through the code lines and delete those unnecessary lines. Doing this should make your game work.

Yes. This is for any notepad or notepad + +.

Go on the desktop screen of your PC. There you will see a folder named as My Documents, where you can see your game and can run it from there.

Maybe you have put a pause for the enter instead of a set /p. If you can't find it then try copying and pasting the code in the steps to help you.

Yes, as long as you can install Notepad++.

Yes, this is for every Notepad and Notepad++. I prefer to use Windows 10 Notepad, so it will run smoother. You still need to follow the .bat file making steps.

This should work on Windows 10. If you're having trouble, go back through the lines and see if you made any mistakes that need fixing.

All you have to do is follow the instructions given on the screen.

You can use notepad and save it as a .bat file. You don't need Notepad++ or a command prompt. Using .bat will make it a game.

The batch programming language is used to make this game. Batch is a native programming language that Microsoft built into Windows.

It isn't possible, but you can make bigger text with ASCII art. I recommend using a website for this, as doing it manually takes a while.

This is likely happening because you haven't added a pause in your file. Right-click on the batch file and then click Edit. While editing, remember to add a pause in your game code.

It might not support batch files. 1.0 to 2000/ME might not work, but XP and onwards should work. If it doesn't work, your PC may be out of RAM, or it doesn't support batches. Another reason could be because of incorrect coding.

Scan through the code. Edit the code. Test the program, if not running, then paste the code in the instruction.

You probably have forgotten a pause in the code. If not, you typed the code wrong.

Use %random% to generate a random number. Example: if %random%==1 goto Number1, if %random%==2 goto Number2 and so on. Note that it only generates numbers that are in the "if %random%" lines, so having lines for 1, 2 and 3 means it generates a number between 1-3.

You might have forgotten to type echo before the mentioned text, or you placed it in the wrong location.

If you haven't tried it yet, open Notepad, then open, then your game. That should open it. Then click SAVE AS, and then save it on your desktop or somewhere easily found.

When saving the file, add the extension .bat after the file name. If there is already an extension, replace it with .bat.

Try adding a pause after every line that evokes an action; this might help you track the error. If that does not work, then try removing every "/p" command and any locations associated with it, or try removing every exit command and external coding.

You might have placed an exit right after the start instead of "echo exit." There might also be a "/p" command right after the start, which doesn't lead anywhere, and the exit command or location right after it.

Try having a random number generator that decides if you go into a fight or not using if statements, such as: /set /a num=%random% if %num%==1 goto start_battle_1 if %num%==2 goto normal_day start_battle_1: (insert battle code here) normal_day: (insert normal day code here)?

Right-click on the .BAT file and select Edit.

You can do that by using a variety of letters and numbers. Avoid using symbols, as they can interfere with the operation of the game. How you start is by taking a piece of line paper and writing down letters that would resemble something similar to typing an emoji. As an example, you can use the letter O for the character's eyes and use the letter V to make a beak to resemble a face like this: "OVO" or a motorcycle that's parked in a distance.