CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW TUTEES. PLEASE PM ME TO RESERVE A SLOT IN THE NEXT ROUND OF TUTORING. THANKS. If you're interested in becoming a tutor, PM me either on here or on the server. I'm not going to make you fill out an application or some nonsense. I know who the coders in the community are. If you've ever wanted to code your own Mafia theme for the server but looked a mess like this and gave up Code (text): { "role": "villager2", "translation": "Pidgeotto", "side": "village", "help": "You've evolved into a Pigeotto! You still can't fight but your vote now counts as two! You can still use /train [your name] at night to have a chance at becoming stronger!", "info": "Vote counts as 2. Has a 15% chance of evolving at night. Sided with the Friendly Birds.", "actions": { "vote": 2, "night" : { "train": { "failChance": 0.85, "command": "convert", "target": "OnlySelf", "common": "Self", "pierce": true, "priority": 42, "canConvert": ["villager2"], "newRole": "villager3", "convertmsg": "A Pidgeotto has evolved!" }}} }, then this thread is for you! If you're new to coding and have a true desire to learn how to to so, fill out the form below to enroll yourself into 1-on-1 tutoring with one of the grizzled coding veterans in the PO community who can teach you the ropes and have you cranking out your own masterworks in no time! That chunk of code up there is far less imposing than it looks on the surface and we can help you unpack every line of it and teach you to reassemble it in your own themes. But, wait! Before you sign-up, there are few requirements for becoming a tutee: 1- You must already know how to play Mafia. If you don't know how the game works, I find it highly unlikely that you'll know how to script the mechanics for it. If you're looking to learn how to play the game, see the Mafia Tutoring thread here: http://pokemon-online.eu/forums/showthread.php?22954-Mafia-Tutoring-Round-3-Tutee-Signups 2- You MUST be an active Mafian. If you're truly committed, we are more than willing to teach you. However, we don't need folks signing up and then never showing up again. 3- You need to have downloaded and installed Notepad++. It is the primary program used by coders. You can find it here: http://notepad-plus-plus.org/ How will the tutoring sessions work? Personally, I like Stypi https://code.stypi.com/gjt8qnmi for collaborative coding work so most of my sessions will use that site. I'm also open to giving out my Skype for anyone who's comfortable with that avenue of communication. We'll meet whenever it's convenient for both us and as often as possible. Some self-study using the resources on the forums will be expected (just to familiarize yourself with what all is possible within the code) in-between sessions. What will you learn? You'll learn how to work with JSON format, the different components of a theme's code, how to code those different components, and how to handle the QC Review process required to have a theme approved for playing on the server. Important Resources: How to Make Mafia Themes - http://pokemon-online.eu/forums/showthread.php?9793-How-To-Make-Mafia-Themes-(v2-0) Mafia Theme Documentation - http://pokemon-online.eu/forums/sho...eme-Documentation-2-0-(Updated-as-of-7-29-13) Pastebin - http://pastebin.com/ JSONLine Code Validator - http://jsonlint.com/ JSON Formatter (for arrays Lint can't handle) - http://jsonformatter.curiousconcept.com/ RiceKriby's Theme Checker - http://icekirby.github.io/PO-stuff/mafiachecker/ NP++ - Link above. Stypi - Link above. All right, now that you've (hopefully) read all of that, here's how you can apply to become a tutee: Server Name used most frequently: Time Zone: Usual Activity time: Do you have any experience working with JSON?: What experience do you have playing Mafia?: Have you taken part in a Theme Creation Competition on PO?: --- Current Tutors -Solace -Roild
Server Name used most frequently: Epikhairz0603 Time Zone: GMT -8 Usual Activity time: Weekdays 3-5pm my time / erratic weekend schedule Do you have any experience working with JSON?: Little bit but not really What experience do you have playing Mafia?: Lol I used to be a Mafia regular and whatnot played for a whole year Have you taken part in a Theme Creation Competition on PO?: nope missed BOTH of them fml I'm already familiar with the QC process, having sent the once popular Juggernaut through review and then getting rejected just shut up and teach me to code lol
3- You need to have downloaded and installed Notepad++. It is the primary program used by coders. You can find it here: http://notepad-plus-plus.org/ I do not agree with this part of the requirements. It should say you need some thing that you can code in. Requiring a specific product is not fair and will probably lower the amount of people who want to be tutored.
Server Name used most frequently: RudeStyle Time Zone: GMT Usual Activity time: Basically between 4pm and 12am weekdays and anytime on the weekends. Do you have any experience working with JSON?: nop What experience do you have playing Mafia?: playing since 2011, time to start making my own themes :P Have you taken part in a Theme Creation Competition on PO?: No, since I was barely active on the forum.
NP++ is the easiest, least space-occupying downloadable script software there is, it's the only one I've ever seen anyone in this community use, and it's the one I'm most familiar with. For the sake of congruity whilst teaching, it feel that it's best that everyone be working with the same software so we can focus on the actual coding and not learning the differences and similarities between NP++ and all other script softwares and how to work those. The requirement is really asking for next nothing and and no one really has to abide by it since I can't prove it and our only interaction coding-wise will be through Stypi.
Server Name used most frequently:Silone Time Zone:GMT -6 Usual Activity time:GMT -6 [4:30-6 or 7] Do you have any experience working with JSON?:Yes look down What experience do you have playing Mafia?:I don't get this one. I like to claim BG and get hatekilled. Knows how roles stuff and things Have you taken part in a Theme Creation Competition on PO?:Yep the current one Comment:Teach me how to code the hard stuff or a quit lol and I made some themes. Don't walk me through like a dummy lol
Ok, until I have more tutors, I can accept no more tutees. Three is the most I can handle at once alone.
I can teach people how to code, btw. I won't do it for them. I usually just let people ask me, but add my name to wherever if it helps. I also use Notepad++ and would recommend it's general use for mafia themes.
NP++ is also free. Though I usually build my themes in Rice's checker themselves I wouldn't say it's useless.
I have never used NP++ to code anything at all, so I have to agree. So if I tutor someone it's never going to be dealing with it.
Server Name used most frequently: Yveltal the BOLT Time Zone:GMT-5 Usual Activity time:errrr... 5-9 PM (Not that whole time) And weekends Do you have any experience working with JSON?: I tried coding a theme before... What experience do you have playing Mafia?: A good bit (I spend 1-3 hrs online 5-6 days a week, and about 1/3 of it is mafia) Have you taken part in a Theme Creation Competition on PO?: Yes, The team one (Was on the Skillful Samurais team) Extra comment: I cannot use Skype for collaboration, or anything that uses voice. all chatrooms here. Also, N++ is causing me problems, but i should be able to fix it.
Server Name used most frequently: Pokemonwelove Time Zone: EST Usual Activity time: 7:00-12:00 EST Mon-Fri, Random Weekend Times Do you have any experience working with JSON?: What is JSON? What experience do you have playing Mafia?: Lots, I guess Have you taken part in a Theme Creation Competition on PO?: Nope. Side Note: If I make a theme, it will be by myself, with no collaboration. I cannot use voice chat/Skype
Server Name used most frequently: ZeUnholyBurger Time Zone: GMT Usual Activity time: Anytime after 5PM-11PM Do you have any experience working with JSON?: Very basic What experience do you have playing Mafia?: Been playing Mafia on PO for a few months but have been familiar with the concept for about 10 years+ Have you taken part in a Theme Creation Competition on PO?: No
Server Name used frequently: TheMarineRaccoon Time Zone: Central Time Usual Activity Time: Weekdays from 4:00 to 9:00 and I sometimes have time on weekends as well. Experience working with JSON: No experience at all =( Experience Playing Mafia: I have only been playing it on PO for the last 3 days, but I knew how to play Mafia for a while now. Have you taken part in a Theme Creation Competition on PO?: Nope I would love to learn how to code themes for Mafia because I have alot of great ideas =D
Server Name used most frequently: GotchaBeyotch Time Zone: IST +5:30 Usual Activity time: IST 23:00 - 02:00 Do you have any experience working with JSON?: Very very little What experience do you have playing Mafia?: Been playing hours for everyday for the better part of 2 months Have you taken part in a Theme Creation Competition on PO?: No Have started work on one but some guidance would be much appreciated.