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Python Python Basics (2015) Letter Game App Letter Game Refinement

Nicolas Bassano
Nicolas Bassano
2,125 Points
Posted by Nicolas Bassano
Nicolas Bassano
2,125 Points

I found this fixing my crappy code

I found this fixing my code wich was full of bugs

It happens on Kenneth's code too. The code line below ............I mean it shows but really fast and goes straight to "Press enter/return to start or Q to quit "

print('Welcome to Letter Guess!')

Here is the full function

def welcome():
    start = input("Press enter/return to start or Q to quit ").lower()
    if start == 'q':
        print("Bye!")
        sys.exit()
    else:
        return True

print('Welcome to Letter Guess!')

Putting it this way (see below) It works as it should be (at least thats what I think.....) Is this the right place for it???

def welcome():
    print('Welcome to Letter Guess!')
    start = input("Press enter/return to start or Q to quit ").lower()
    if start == 'q':
        print("Bye!")
        sys.exit()
    else:
        return True

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,771 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,771 Points

I think the original intention was to show that message only once.

But as you noticed, the clear screen keeps it from being visible long enough to see. Your solution shows it each time the game restarts, but that seems consistent with the nature of the message. Good job! :+1:

We should probably tag Kenneth Love to call this to his attention.

Nicolas Bassano
Nicolas Bassano
2,125 Points
Nicolas Bassano
Nicolas Bassano
2,125 Points

aha, like you say, it should show at least the first time. Maybe trivial if we continue playing the game.

But I have no idea how to do that.

Kenneth Love
STAFF
Kenneth Love
Treehouse Guest Teacher
Kenneth Love
Kenneth Love
Treehouse Guest Teacher

Yeah, it was meant to only show the first time you play the game. After that, you know what game you're playing!

But, still, good idea to change it and that's a solid fix. Great work!