LUA teacher request.

[Ascelyn]

Hi, I'm currently learning LUA and i've recently made some scripts that work too, I followed alot of the guides, The ultimate ones and other ones, But I'm looking for a teacher who can show me the functions when and why they're used, How to register them, It'd be really cool if someone could help me out throughout MSN or something like that, Or skype ( Dont got a mic tho =/) I also dont have a 3.2 ArcEmu server so I'll have to wait for the release first (Unless someones knows how to add a LUA script engin + File location to add scripts for a ManGos repack, But I think thats impossible =/)

And I'd like to NOT have posts such as, Go to the help sector with problems, I cba going to the help section every hour or two to maybe get a solution for a stupid fault =/

-Thanks in advance, Ascelyn

[Sorayazlawl]

Unless you're REALLY set on LUA, I'd say your time would be better spent just going right into C++ scripting. You'll find its much more logical and there's much more support for it.

[Ascelyn]

Hmm yeah, But then I need to compile my own server wich I really cba cause I always seem to fail at some pieces...

And then I'd need help from the beginning, Setting up C++ and stuff, ( Havent found a complete guide yet, Got to look for it first )

So if anyone is interested feel free to PM, or if you have a nice guide ( I know I can look for it myself) feel free to post it here

[banlord]

Hmm yeah, But then I need to compile my own server wich I really cba cause I always seem to fail at some pieces...

And then I'd need help from the beginning, Setting up C++ and stuff, ( Havent found a complete guide yet, Got to look for it first )

So if anyone is interested feel free to PM, or if you have a nice guide ( I know I can look for it myself) feel free to post it here

Then don't fail, lol. The learning process is the same, it's just C++ is slower paced than LUA. But C++ pays off more. Do you see the balance in between these?

[~Keric Vi Britannia~]

As to what Banlord said, he has a point. There are also downsides though, Banlord, don't forget that.

Benefits of Lua,
- Quick to learn
- Non-difficult language
- Usable for many things, not just WoW bosses or anything

Downsides of Lua,
- Unusable in MaNGOS (MaNGOS is all C++,)
- Not able to be used for everything
- Limited in variables, meaning not everything can be done

But there are up's and down's for everything.

Benefits of C++,
- Used in EVERYTHING
- You can do anything with it, if you have the determination (And knowledge)
- Use it to make anything you want, to the exact letter, point, or detail
- Easy to learn when you understand certain parts or portions

Downsides of C++,
- Slow to learn, but there is alot in C++ to learn
- Bigger scripts in anything, compared to Lua
- Errors can be made unknowingly, if you don't know what you're doing for a split second

But, Ascelyn, those are just a few of the positives and negatives of both C++ and Lua, but your choice to go for what you want, is yours. Yes, I know, there's more than just those small listings.

[RograuDK]

I agree with Keric Vi Britannia, even though I don't know any scripting (I really would like to) I have seen LUA and it looks a lot more simple but I know for a FACT most servers I join talk about C++ ALL the time between programmers.


But Keric, I have a question if you don't mind answering it here, If I create a custom WoW model using Zbrush or 3DsMax, can I use LUA scripting for the model? I just started so better to ask early on then when finished with the model y'know?

[Ascelyn]

@ Keric, Thats why I'm learning C++, Soryazalawl said its better to learn C++ because its more usefull, And yes indeed it is more usefull, I made my own script, ( Copy-Edit) and I found out its really much more logical than LUA, But yet again, C++ is harder to learn, But the only thing I asked is a nice c++ guide on how to start or someone who could explain, Not some weird ass retard flaming because you dont know something..

[Ascelyn]

I agree with Keric Vi Britannia, even though I don't know any scripting (I really would like to) I have seen LUA and it looks a lot more simple but I know for a FACT most servers I join talk about C++ ALL the time between programmers.


But Keric, I have a question if you don't mind answering it here, If I create a custom WoW model using Zbrush or 3DsMax, can I use LUA scripting for the model? I just started so better to ask early on then when finished with the model y'know?

If you really want to learn LUA scripting I can suggest you either learn it by Copy - Editing scripts from a repack.

Or you could always check this link.
http://www.mmowned.com/forums/emulat...-tutorial.html (credits tp Vision1000)

Through that link I've learned alot about LUA, but note: Its only the basic, More is required by studying the basics of LUA.
Oh and dont bother if people talk about c++, LUA scripters are usefull too, But people prefer a C++ scripter above a LUA scripter, Tho. If the host runs with a repack, Then C++ would be totally useless

[~Keric Vi Britannia~]

@ Keric, Thats why I'm learning C++, Soryazalawl said its better to learn C++ because its more usefull, And yes indeed it is more usefull, I made my own script, ( Copy-Edit) and I found out its really much more logical than LUA, But yet again, C++ is harder to learn, But the only thing I asked is a nice c++ guide on how to start or someone who could explain, Not some weird ass retard flaming because you dont know something..

Um, excuse me, but first off, who exactly are you calling the "weird ass retard" who's flaming? If you wanted a C++ Guide, you could've gone into the Programming Section *Which is relatively hidden because no one talks about it much* which is here, on MMOwned, Programming section - MMOwned - World of Warcraft Exploits, Hacks, Bots and Guides . Second off, no double posting. Third off, as to answer RograuDK's question, Lua cannot be used for Models, if I recall right. The only use I know of Lua being for, is scripting a few minor things, scripting in World of Warcraft, and scripting Add-on's for World of Warcraft.

And back to Ascelyn, I certainly hope you weren't calling me the "weird ass retard", because I was only just making a few points as to the differences between C++ and Lua, not trying to start a flame thread.

[Ascelyn]

And back to Ascelyn, I certainly hope you weren't calling me the "weird ass retard", because I was only just making a few points as to the differences between C++ and Lua, not trying to start a flame thread.

No I was talking to banlord, Who said I failed, Not you, I appreciate your help

[~Keric Vi Britannia~]

No I was talking to banlord, Who said I failed, Not you, I appreciate your help

T_T;... Err.. Sorry, thank you. >_< I'll just give you +1 rep for the trouble I could've caused. Sorry!

[Ascelyn]

T_T;... Err.. Sorry, thank you. >_< I'll just give you +1 rep for the trouble I could've caused. Sorry!

[COLOR="Red"]Dont worry, and thanks for the +rep, Now I'll give you +rep too to tell me the benefits and downsides of both C++ and LUA! Its awesome thanks! +Rep/COLOR]

[Sounddead]

Btw, if your gonna learn C++ don't use guides from this site. Go buy yourself a book at your local bookstore and learn it from that. And for lua, I might be setting up a live video tutorial podcast where you can ask questions and shit in the near future.

[Ascelyn]

That'd be awesome, But why not learn it from here?

[Sounddead]

Because no one actually knows what their doing on this site when it comes to C++. And you can't just 'learn' C++ from a couple guides on how to write some scripts. :P Believe me, I've tried.

Go buy yourself a book and then you'll be golden, coding like a master in no time. (Its easier than Lua tbh because it makes more sense)