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Python Object-Oriented Python (retired) Hack-n-Slash Finishing The Game

elmira bonab
elmira bonab
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Posted by elmira bonab
elmira bonab
3,471 Points

Is the player choice for attacking redundant in the player_turn method

I don't understand the functionality of self.player.attack() in the player_trun method in the game.py . It seems the user's choice does not affect the result of player's attack.

Thanks.

1 Answer

Bryan Laraway
Bryan Laraway
13,366 Points
Bryan Laraway
Bryan Laraway
13,366 Points

This is within the player choice function so that you can choose to attack, rest, or quit. I believe the attack function returns an attack score if the random integer is above 4, meaning that the attack is only successful if the "roll" of the random number is greater than 4. Otherwise it won't be a successful attack. Add to that that if you have a successful attack score, the monster can still dodge the attack.

Hopefully that helps!