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Python Python Collections (Retired) Dungeon Game Building the Game: Part 1

fahad lashari
fahad lashari
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fahad lashari
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Question regarding get_locations()

Hi

I haven't finished watching the video yet however I cant seem to wrap my head around a small part of the code in the get_locations() function.

Kenneth mentioned that all variables; 'monster', 'start' and 'door' equalling the same can be an issue therefore we need to start again. I understand if monster == start or monster == door then we should restart. However, why must we restart if door == start?

Isn't the logic of the game to not get caught by the monster, and if you are caught then it's game over. It is a possibility that you may be caught right away. This could seem unfair and therefore the first two conditions in the if statement eliminate that possibility. The question remains, why do we need to start again if door == start?

kind regards,

Fahad

2 Answers

Jason Anello
Jason Anello
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Hi fahad,

door == start represents winning immediately. It's the opposite of monster == start which represents losing immediately. monster == door means it's impossible to win.

All of these conditions are unfair in some way.

fahad lashari
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fahad lashari
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Understood. That makes sense

fahad lashari
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fahad lashari
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That makes things clearer. I have another question in the next video. Do you think you could possibly help me out? Thanks!

Jason Anello
Jason Anello
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I would post a new question to make it easier for others to find it who are having the same problem.

fahad lashari
fahad lashari
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fahad lashari
fahad lashari
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Thank you ! much appreciated

Jason Anello
Jason Anello
Courses Plus Student 94,610 Points

You can link to it here if you want and I'll try to help if I can.

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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:point_right: You need to make sure the player has a chance to move.

If the player's position is at the door, then the player wins. So you make sure that start and door are not the same, since otherwise the game is over before the player gets a turn.

fahad lashari
fahad lashari
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fahad lashari
fahad lashari
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Hi, thanks. That makes things clearer. I have another question in the next video. Do you think you could possibly help me out? Thanks!