LEN() does work for arrays, but is currently only useful for one-dimensional arrays. I suggested a solution for multi-dimensional arrays above.

To avoid columns with black pixels I usually make the sprites wider so they overlap a little.

Ed, that is already possible, though not documented in the official reference. You can do: A$="X" VAR(A$)=5

I think user-defined commands and functions should be able to be defined multiple times with a different number of arguments. Then when a function is called, it will choose the function based on the number of arguments supplied. This will allow some manual implementations of default parameter values, as well.

I certainly agree about allowing to get the dimensions of a multi-dimensional array. One way this could be done, for example in 2 dimensions, is LEN ARRAY OUT ROWS,COLS. Perhaps you could also make a DIM() function that would return the number of dimensions in an array (or 0 for a non-array variable).

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I'm pretty sure a newline character takes the same number of bytes in a file as a space, so you're not actually saving much space, if any at all.

It's included with this game as a separate file, RAYCAST.LIB.

Nope, it's a limitation on the color format of GRPs (which is 15-bit color with 1 bit of transparency). The RGB syntax uses 24-bit color for convenience.

If you want to count frames, look into the MAINCNT system variable. That will return the number of frames that have passed since SmileBASIC was started, and will continue counting up in the background.

Not to rain on your parade, but there are built-in functions MAX and MIN that are the equivalent of HIGH and LOW. But on the other hand, I think your HIGH and LOW functions will work on strings while the built-in functions don't, and the BOUNDS function is useful either way!

You can run a program using RUN in direct mode or pressing Start, and save it by using SAVE "PRG:NAME" (or pressing Shift then SAVE in the top left in the editor).

Mastering bomb cooking will make you feel like a pro! I would say that's the most critical upgrade to buy early on.

You can use VAR to specify local variables. I usually use OPTION STRICT, which forces you to declare variables before they are used, so it's clear when I'm accessing a local variable in a function rather than a global variable.

I understand the concept of using output variables as auto variables, but is there any real purpose when you're always assigning an integer? Seems messy to always have to put the output value somewhere. Also, my mind is being blown right now that functions and commands with a single OUT variable are completely interchangeable.

HHarry, the skeletons do make creepy noises, though... Go with headphones for an immersive experience!

And since individual characters are strings themselves, you can A$[0][0][0][0] ad infinitum!

Yes, that's what I did, but I wasn't entirely sure I reduced the quality by the right factor. Good to hear it runs well!

By the way, I'm interested to hear how smoothly this runs on original 3DS models - I believe I conditionally lowered the rendering quality enough to maintain 60FPS, but I only have a New 3DS to test on.

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