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Lecture: Graffattaq mit TIC-80

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Abstract

This workshop is part of the Demoscene activities at CoSin. In a short, fun session, we will introduce you to the open source TIC-80 console, and how you can use it for making demos.

Description

TIC-80 is a free and open-source fantasy video game console, that allows you to create small programs, games and animations yourself. It comes with built-in editors for various multimedia components; this allows you to create graphics, maps, sounds, and music without having to switch to other programs.

In addition to it’s retro-computing feel, the environment is a perfect for beginners to get involved in demoscene activities, like audiovisual effects, sizecoding, livecoding, intros and demos. Don’t worry, we will explain all this in our presentation!

TIC-80 supports various programming languages (such as JavaScript, Ruby, and others), but in this workshop, we will use the default one: Lua. The programming examples are basic enough that even participants with no prior knowledge can understand and use them themselves. For more advanced users, the project can be expanded in many ways.

REQUIREMENTS

Hardware: any old laptop should be fine!

Software: An up-to-date browser (Firefox or Chrome recommended), if you use the web browser to access tic80.com

TIC-80 can also be pre-installed locally on the computer, just download the free DEMO version (it is not limited in any significant way, though the developers of course will appreciate you purchasing the PRO edition)