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Title: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Sirgod on December 11, 2003, 05:42:37 pm
I've been mulling over this idea for a few Months now, And I thought I would finally ask you guys.

I know you all Work in vegas, And My wife's Parent's Sisters lived there for along time, and Still hav Friends there.

Anyway, Her B-Day is coming up in Late Febuary, and I was wondering How Much a stay, travel etc. For 5-8 People would run.

I thought I might try and Surprise her, know that she was approved with SSI. and have the In-Laws Be there  to celebrate her B-day.

Also, toastyO, I was wondering If You had any good Tut's For Vidual Basic 6.0?

thanks Guys,

Stephen
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Dallas on December 11, 2003, 06:21:47 pm
Hey,
If you want, I have the addresses for some VB websites. Say the word and I'll
go through my favorites and post the links for you. My final project for school
was written in VB.  
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Sirgod on December 11, 2003, 07:00:55 pm
The word IS given And Thanks Dallas

Stephen
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Toasty0 on December 11, 2003, 09:43:16 pm
Quote:

I've been mulling over this idea for a few Months now, And I thought I would finally ask you guys.

I know you all Work in vegas, And My wife's Parent's Sisters lived there for along time, and Still hav Friends there.

Anyway, Her B-Day is coming up in Late Febuary, and I was wondering How Much a stay, travel etc. For 5-8 People would run.

I thought I might try and Surprise her, know that she was approved with SSI. and have the In-Laws Be there  to celebrate her B-day.

Also, toastyO, I was wondering If You had any good Tut's For Vidual Basic 6.0?

thanks Guys,

Stephen  



Stephen,

Drop me a line via email and we'll talk about the Vegas trip thing. As for VB, Dallas is pro'ly a better sourse for tutorials as I barely looked at the language some time back. It's fine for RAD (Rapid Application Development) but is lousy for things like game programming of the calibar of SFC or NWN. Still, as a first step toward understanding programming logic VB is as good as any other language so long as you take the time to look at and comprehend the code that the VB designer does for you.

Best,
Jerry  
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Sirgod on December 11, 2003, 09:47:44 pm
I'll Def. Try to do that this weekend If I can get the Time ToastyO. BTW Know anything about Python?

I've heard It was Pretty Flexiable. But to Be honest, I haven't done much Programing since the amiga's Where Popular.

I can recall Abit of Micromon ( C64 machine Language) , But all the Peeking and Poking I have done lately has been here.  

Stephen
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Dallas on December 11, 2003, 09:58:50 pm
Here you go.

http://www.blackbeltvb.com/

http://www.vb-helper.com/

http://www.vbexplorer.com/VBExplorer/VBExplorer.asp

Sorry but that's all the links I have that still work. My favorite is the last one, VB Explorer.
Their forum is a really good place to pick up tips. Whenever I got stuck I would browse
the forum and see if anyone had a problem that was close to mine.

If you don't mind me asking, what are you planning on making?



 
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Sirgod on December 11, 2003, 10:33:22 pm
Quote:

Here you go.

http://www.blackbeltvb.com/

http://www.vb-helper.com/

http://www.vbexplorer.com/VBExplorer/VBExplorer.asp

Sorry but that's all the links I have that still work. My favorite is the last one, VB Explorer.
Their forum is a really good place to pick up tips. Whenever I got stuck I would browse
the forum and see if anyone had a problem that was close to mine.

If you don't mind me asking, what are you planning on making?



   



I'm Not really sure yet Dallas, My friend sent me the Learning Version or the Student Version, what ever It's called,  And After almost a year or so, I figured I better do something with It. LOL

Actually, I wouldn't mind If I could Use It and DX Devolpment To Remake a few Abandoneware Games.

I've been feeling awfully Nostalgic Lately.

stephen
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Dallas on December 11, 2003, 10:45:49 pm
Ok, I just did a search on VB games and found several sites.
This one looked interesting.

http://rookscape.com/vbgaming/

The student version of VB is cool. If I remember correctly it is only
crippled in that it won't let you compile your project into an exe.

 
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Toasty0 on December 11, 2003, 11:10:38 pm
S--

What OS are you using?

Best,
Jerry  
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Toasty0 on December 11, 2003, 11:11:58 pm
Quote:

Ok, I just did a search on VB games and found several sites.
This one looked interesting.

http://rookscape.com/vbgaming/

The student version of VB is cool. If I remember correctly it is only
crippled in that it won't let you compile your project into an exe.

   



Yuk, that suxs!  
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Toasty0 on December 11, 2003, 11:27:16 pm
Here are some more homewo...err...resources for you to wade through.

http://search.microsoft.com/search/results.aspx?View=msdn&p=0&s=1&c=&st=a&qu=visual+basic+6.0&na=54

http://msdn.microsoft.com/vbasic/

goto the following link and type in Visual Basic 6.0

http://www.google.com/microsoft.html

http://markbutler.8m.com/vb-tutorial.htm

Best,
Jerry  
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Dallas on December 11, 2003, 11:35:25 pm
OH GOD!!! Don't give him any MSDN links. MS help files are the worse.
They don't even write that stuff in normal people english.  

I just remember, the help section in the student version of VB is
disabled. Which doesn't make any sense cause if a person is using
the student version then they are more than likely learning the program
and would need the help files (even if the help files totally suck).    
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Gambler on December 12, 2003, 08:44:49 am
Bad news, I'm in the casino industry, but I'm in Mississippi not Vegas.  I did do some checking on the web though and if you're not a hotel snob you can find some decent rates.  $45 at the Stratosphere and $40 at Circus Circus.  The newer, cooler casino's are a lot more money though.

I have been to Vegas quite a few times (corporate is there)  but it's always on the company dime so I don't pay much attention to it.

In closing I guess ToastyO is your best bet for local information.  
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: TalonClaw on December 12, 2003, 10:20:57 am
Microsoft has a couple of very good learning CD's.  It's the Mastering Visual Basic series.

There is a Beginner CD and Intermediate CD.   It has videos, example code, and a test at the end of each chapter.
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Sirgod on December 12, 2003, 10:51:02 am
Thanks Guys, I'll try It out prob. next week.

Gambler I knew you lived In Missouri, I don't know why I got that Confused in my mind. My Bad, but thanks anyway.

Stephen
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Toasty0 on December 12, 2003, 10:25:12 pm
One of the programnming communities that I lurk about just introduced VB as a language they now support.

Check out http://www.codeproject.com/vbscript/

I think you might find some useful material there.

Best,
Jerry  
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Toasty0 on December 14, 2003, 04:58:43 pm
S--

I just ran across what looks to be a truly on-topic book for you. : http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0789725924/qid=1071442350/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/103-9983976-8235055?v=glance&s=books

Also, as far as I can tell I never got an emial about your trip?

Best,
Jerry  
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Sirgod on December 14, 2003, 07:38:16 pm
Thanks toastyO, Yes this last weekend I've had a Bad cold, on top of helping my sister in law move. Hopefully tommorrow is the last day I have to help her out though.

It's just setting up all her appliances, TV DVD VCR, and PC.

I'll try and get an email out soon though to you Bro.

Stephen
Title: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Sirgod on December 11, 2003, 05:42:37 pm
I've been mulling over this idea for a few Months now, And I thought I would finally ask you guys.

I know you all Work in vegas, And My wife's Parent's Sisters lived there for along time, and Still hav Friends there.

Anyway, Her B-Day is coming up in Late Febuary, and I was wondering How Much a stay, travel etc. For 5-8 People would run.

I thought I might try and Surprise her, know that she was approved with SSI. and have the In-Laws Be there  to celebrate her B-day.

Also, toastyO, I was wondering If You had any good Tut's For Vidual Basic 6.0?

thanks Guys,

Stephen
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Dallas on December 11, 2003, 06:21:47 pm
Hey,
If you want, I have the addresses for some VB websites. Say the word and I'll
go through my favorites and post the links for you. My final project for school
was written in VB.  
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Sirgod on December 11, 2003, 07:00:55 pm
The word IS given And Thanks Dallas

Stephen
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Toasty0 on December 11, 2003, 09:43:16 pm
Quote:

I've been mulling over this idea for a few Months now, And I thought I would finally ask you guys.

I know you all Work in vegas, And My wife's Parent's Sisters lived there for along time, and Still hav Friends there.

Anyway, Her B-Day is coming up in Late Febuary, and I was wondering How Much a stay, travel etc. For 5-8 People would run.

I thought I might try and Surprise her, know that she was approved with SSI. and have the In-Laws Be there  to celebrate her B-day.

Also, toastyO, I was wondering If You had any good Tut's For Vidual Basic 6.0?

thanks Guys,

Stephen  



Stephen,

Drop me a line via email and we'll talk about the Vegas trip thing. As for VB, Dallas is pro'ly a better sourse for tutorials as I barely looked at the language some time back. It's fine for RAD (Rapid Application Development) but is lousy for things like game programming of the calibar of SFC or NWN. Still, as a first step toward understanding programming logic VB is as good as any other language so long as you take the time to look at and comprehend the code that the VB designer does for you.

Best,
Jerry  
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Sirgod on December 11, 2003, 09:47:44 pm
I'll Def. Try to do that this weekend If I can get the Time ToastyO. BTW Know anything about Python?

I've heard It was Pretty Flexiable. But to Be honest, I haven't done much Programing since the amiga's Where Popular.

I can recall Abit of Micromon ( C64 machine Language) , But all the Peeking and Poking I have done lately has been here.  

Stephen
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Dallas on December 11, 2003, 09:58:50 pm
Here you go.

http://www.blackbeltvb.com/

http://www.vb-helper.com/

http://www.vbexplorer.com/VBExplorer/VBExplorer.asp

Sorry but that's all the links I have that still work. My favorite is the last one, VB Explorer.
Their forum is a really good place to pick up tips. Whenever I got stuck I would browse
the forum and see if anyone had a problem that was close to mine.

If you don't mind me asking, what are you planning on making?



 
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Sirgod on December 11, 2003, 10:33:22 pm
Quote:

Here you go.

http://www.blackbeltvb.com/

http://www.vb-helper.com/

http://www.vbexplorer.com/VBExplorer/VBExplorer.asp

Sorry but that's all the links I have that still work. My favorite is the last one, VB Explorer.
Their forum is a really good place to pick up tips. Whenever I got stuck I would browse
the forum and see if anyone had a problem that was close to mine.

If you don't mind me asking, what are you planning on making?



   



I'm Not really sure yet Dallas, My friend sent me the Learning Version or the Student Version, what ever It's called,  And After almost a year or so, I figured I better do something with It. LOL

Actually, I wouldn't mind If I could Use It and DX Devolpment To Remake a few Abandoneware Games.

I've been feeling awfully Nostalgic Lately.

stephen
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Dallas on December 11, 2003, 10:45:49 pm
Ok, I just did a search on VB games and found several sites.
This one looked interesting.

http://rookscape.com/vbgaming/

The student version of VB is cool. If I remember correctly it is only
crippled in that it won't let you compile your project into an exe.

 
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Toasty0 on December 11, 2003, 11:10:38 pm
S--

What OS are you using?

Best,
Jerry  
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Toasty0 on December 11, 2003, 11:11:58 pm
Quote:

Ok, I just did a search on VB games and found several sites.
This one looked interesting.

http://rookscape.com/vbgaming/

The student version of VB is cool. If I remember correctly it is only
crippled in that it won't let you compile your project into an exe.

   



Yuk, that suxs!  
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Toasty0 on December 11, 2003, 11:27:16 pm
Here are some more homewo...err...resources for you to wade through.

http://search.microsoft.com/search/results.aspx?View=msdn&p=0&s=1&c=&st=a&qu=visual+basic+6.0&na=54

http://msdn.microsoft.com/vbasic/

goto the following link and type in Visual Basic 6.0

http://www.google.com/microsoft.html

http://markbutler.8m.com/vb-tutorial.htm

Best,
Jerry  
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Dallas on December 11, 2003, 11:35:25 pm
OH GOD!!! Don't give him any MSDN links. MS help files are the worse.
They don't even write that stuff in normal people english.  

I just remember, the help section in the student version of VB is
disabled. Which doesn't make any sense cause if a person is using
the student version then they are more than likely learning the program
and would need the help files (even if the help files totally suck).    
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Gambler on December 12, 2003, 08:44:49 am
Bad news, I'm in the casino industry, but I'm in Mississippi not Vegas.  I did do some checking on the web though and if you're not a hotel snob you can find some decent rates.  $45 at the Stratosphere and $40 at Circus Circus.  The newer, cooler casino's are a lot more money though.

I have been to Vegas quite a few times (corporate is there)  but it's always on the company dime so I don't pay much attention to it.

In closing I guess ToastyO is your best bet for local information.  
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: TalonClaw on December 12, 2003, 10:20:57 am
Microsoft has a couple of very good learning CD's.  It's the Mastering Visual Basic series.

There is a Beginner CD and Intermediate CD.   It has videos, example code, and a test at the end of each chapter.
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Sirgod on December 12, 2003, 10:51:02 am
Thanks Guys, I'll try It out prob. next week.

Gambler I knew you lived In Missouri, I don't know why I got that Confused in my mind. My Bad, but thanks anyway.

Stephen
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Toasty0 on December 12, 2003, 10:25:12 pm
One of the programnming communities that I lurk about just introduced VB as a language they now support.

Check out http://www.codeproject.com/vbscript/

I think you might find some useful material there.

Best,
Jerry  
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Toasty0 on December 14, 2003, 04:58:43 pm
S--

I just ran across what looks to be a truly on-topic book for you. : http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0789725924/qid=1071442350/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/103-9983976-8235055?v=glance&s=books

Also, as far as I can tell I never got an emial about your trip?

Best,
Jerry  
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Sirgod on December 14, 2003, 07:38:16 pm
Thanks toastyO, Yes this last weekend I've had a Bad cold, on top of helping my sister in law move. Hopefully tommorrow is the last day I have to help her out though.

It's just setting up all her appliances, TV DVD VCR, and PC.

I'll try and get an email out soon though to you Bro.

Stephen
Title: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Sirgod on December 11, 2003, 05:42:37 pm
I've been mulling over this idea for a few Months now, And I thought I would finally ask you guys.

I know you all Work in vegas, And My wife's Parent's Sisters lived there for along time, and Still hav Friends there.

Anyway, Her B-Day is coming up in Late Febuary, and I was wondering How Much a stay, travel etc. For 5-8 People would run.

I thought I might try and Surprise her, know that she was approved with SSI. and have the In-Laws Be there  to celebrate her B-day.

Also, toastyO, I was wondering If You had any good Tut's For Vidual Basic 6.0?

thanks Guys,

Stephen
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Dallas on December 11, 2003, 06:21:47 pm
Hey,
If you want, I have the addresses for some VB websites. Say the word and I'll
go through my favorites and post the links for you. My final project for school
was written in VB.  
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Sirgod on December 11, 2003, 07:00:55 pm
The word IS given And Thanks Dallas

Stephen
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Toasty0 on December 11, 2003, 09:43:16 pm
Quote:

I've been mulling over this idea for a few Months now, And I thought I would finally ask you guys.

I know you all Work in vegas, And My wife's Parent's Sisters lived there for along time, and Still hav Friends there.

Anyway, Her B-Day is coming up in Late Febuary, and I was wondering How Much a stay, travel etc. For 5-8 People would run.

I thought I might try and Surprise her, know that she was approved with SSI. and have the In-Laws Be there  to celebrate her B-day.

Also, toastyO, I was wondering If You had any good Tut's For Vidual Basic 6.0?

thanks Guys,

Stephen  



Stephen,

Drop me a line via email and we'll talk about the Vegas trip thing. As for VB, Dallas is pro'ly a better sourse for tutorials as I barely looked at the language some time back. It's fine for RAD (Rapid Application Development) but is lousy for things like game programming of the calibar of SFC or NWN. Still, as a first step toward understanding programming logic VB is as good as any other language so long as you take the time to look at and comprehend the code that the VB designer does for you.

Best,
Jerry  
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Sirgod on December 11, 2003, 09:47:44 pm
I'll Def. Try to do that this weekend If I can get the Time ToastyO. BTW Know anything about Python?

I've heard It was Pretty Flexiable. But to Be honest, I haven't done much Programing since the amiga's Where Popular.

I can recall Abit of Micromon ( C64 machine Language) , But all the Peeking and Poking I have done lately has been here.  

Stephen
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Dallas on December 11, 2003, 09:58:50 pm
Here you go.

http://www.blackbeltvb.com/

http://www.vb-helper.com/

http://www.vbexplorer.com/VBExplorer/VBExplorer.asp

Sorry but that's all the links I have that still work. My favorite is the last one, VB Explorer.
Their forum is a really good place to pick up tips. Whenever I got stuck I would browse
the forum and see if anyone had a problem that was close to mine.

If you don't mind me asking, what are you planning on making?



 
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Sirgod on December 11, 2003, 10:33:22 pm
Quote:

Here you go.

http://www.blackbeltvb.com/

http://www.vb-helper.com/

http://www.vbexplorer.com/VBExplorer/VBExplorer.asp

Sorry but that's all the links I have that still work. My favorite is the last one, VB Explorer.
Their forum is a really good place to pick up tips. Whenever I got stuck I would browse
the forum and see if anyone had a problem that was close to mine.

If you don't mind me asking, what are you planning on making?



   



I'm Not really sure yet Dallas, My friend sent me the Learning Version or the Student Version, what ever It's called,  And After almost a year or so, I figured I better do something with It. LOL

Actually, I wouldn't mind If I could Use It and DX Devolpment To Remake a few Abandoneware Games.

I've been feeling awfully Nostalgic Lately.

stephen
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Dallas on December 11, 2003, 10:45:49 pm
Ok, I just did a search on VB games and found several sites.
This one looked interesting.

http://rookscape.com/vbgaming/

The student version of VB is cool. If I remember correctly it is only
crippled in that it won't let you compile your project into an exe.

 
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Toasty0 on December 11, 2003, 11:10:38 pm
S--

What OS are you using?

Best,
Jerry  
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Toasty0 on December 11, 2003, 11:11:58 pm
Quote:

Ok, I just did a search on VB games and found several sites.
This one looked interesting.

http://rookscape.com/vbgaming/

The student version of VB is cool. If I remember correctly it is only
crippled in that it won't let you compile your project into an exe.

   



Yuk, that suxs!  
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Toasty0 on December 11, 2003, 11:27:16 pm
Here are some more homewo...err...resources for you to wade through.

http://search.microsoft.com/search/results.aspx?View=msdn&p=0&s=1&c=&st=a&qu=visual+basic+6.0&na=54

http://msdn.microsoft.com/vbasic/

goto the following link and type in Visual Basic 6.0

http://www.google.com/microsoft.html

http://markbutler.8m.com/vb-tutorial.htm

Best,
Jerry  
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Dallas on December 11, 2003, 11:35:25 pm
OH GOD!!! Don't give him any MSDN links. MS help files are the worse.
They don't even write that stuff in normal people english.  

I just remember, the help section in the student version of VB is
disabled. Which doesn't make any sense cause if a person is using
the student version then they are more than likely learning the program
and would need the help files (even if the help files totally suck).    
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Gambler on December 12, 2003, 08:44:49 am
Bad news, I'm in the casino industry, but I'm in Mississippi not Vegas.  I did do some checking on the web though and if you're not a hotel snob you can find some decent rates.  $45 at the Stratosphere and $40 at Circus Circus.  The newer, cooler casino's are a lot more money though.

I have been to Vegas quite a few times (corporate is there)  but it's always on the company dime so I don't pay much attention to it.

In closing I guess ToastyO is your best bet for local information.  
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: TalonClaw on December 12, 2003, 10:20:57 am
Microsoft has a couple of very good learning CD's.  It's the Mastering Visual Basic series.

There is a Beginner CD and Intermediate CD.   It has videos, example code, and a test at the end of each chapter.
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Sirgod on December 12, 2003, 10:51:02 am
Thanks Guys, I'll try It out prob. next week.

Gambler I knew you lived In Missouri, I don't know why I got that Confused in my mind. My Bad, but thanks anyway.

Stephen
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Toasty0 on December 12, 2003, 10:25:12 pm
One of the programnming communities that I lurk about just introduced VB as a language they now support.

Check out http://www.codeproject.com/vbscript/

I think you might find some useful material there.

Best,
Jerry  
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Toasty0 on December 14, 2003, 04:58:43 pm
S--

I just ran across what looks to be a truly on-topic book for you. : http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0789725924/qid=1071442350/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/103-9983976-8235055?v=glance&s=books

Also, as far as I can tell I never got an emial about your trip?

Best,
Jerry  
Title: Re: Hey ToastyO And Gambler.
Post by: Sirgod on December 14, 2003, 07:38:16 pm
Thanks toastyO, Yes this last weekend I've had a Bad cold, on top of helping my sister in law move. Hopefully tommorrow is the last day I have to help her out though.

It's just setting up all her appliances, TV DVD VCR, and PC.

I'll try and get an email out soon though to you Bro.

Stephen