GHF Morrowind Modding Workshops: Beginning Scripting

[Fliggerty]

Morrowind Modding Workshops: Scripting Basics

Date and Time: Wednseday, August 19  23:00 GMT (Wednesday 5:00 PM MDT, GMT-6)
If I got this conversion wrong again, I quit.  You will have to rely on the countdown timer...it IS accurate.

Where: http://fliggerty.dnsdojo.com/workshops/

Presenter: Fliggerty

What is this?
We are presenting live modding workshops using a chat format to teach modding methods and techniques.  The goal is to have group interaction to enable everyone to learn exactly what they are hoping to learn, and make the most out of the topic given by the presenter.

This is a very basic introduction to scripts.  I will begin with the absolute basics, covering things such as:

• Types of Script
• Declaring variables
• Understanding syntax
• What is a function

We will start at the beginning and go as far as we are able in the time allotted.  I will not have a predefined lesson this time, but rather the entire discussion will be catered to the skill and understanding of the participants.

Requirements:
1.  A basic understanding of the Construction Set.
2.  Morrowind and the Construction Set installed.
3.  The latest version of Java.  http://java.com/en/
4.  A web browser and internet connection capable of running Ajax Chat (the same chat client on GHF.)

We intend to hold several of these workshops over the upcoming months.  Hopefully they will help many of you learn a lot of new tricks and gain new ability when it comes to modding.  That is our goal!

Some that we are working on bringing to you in the near future:

• Introduction to MWSE Scripting
• Introduction to the Blender Interface
• A General Lore Discussion

Everyone is freely invited to join in, whether you intend to create a mod or not.  There is no cost nor obligation to GHF of any sort (you don't even need to be a member of GHF to participate.)  However, to help offset the costs of operating GHF and all of our sponsored sites, there is a suggested donation of $2.00 for participating in the workshops.  Again, don't feel obligated, we don't wish to pressure anyone.  But it will help a lot, and be greatly appreciated...you will be helping to ensure the long-lasting future of GHF and all of our various endeavors!

Thanks to all who have given support to this endeavor of hosting these workshops!

--GHF Magister Council

[Elaura]

Sweet!

[Dragon_Lance ...on a reconnaissance mission]

If you don't mind me asking, what time is this at central?

[Jac Making my way back]

6PM. Central and Mountain use the same time.

Fliggerty, the name of the topic says scripting yet in your post it says Shaders.

[Fliggerty]

No, it's at noon MST.  So central would make it 1 PM.

Thanks Jac.  That was pointed out to me at ESF, was heading over here to fix it.  

[Dragon_Lance ...on a reconnaissance mission]

Bummer, thanks. Be looking forward to the transcript, then.

[Fliggerty]

This is one that will probably be done more than once.  The next time will be more in the evening.

[Marbred]

I have that day off, yay!
But it's in the middle of the day, so I'll be sleeping, boo!

Hopefully I won't be dead tired so I can stay up for it. I certainly want to take part in this one.

[Jac Making my way back]

No, it's at noon MST.  So central would make it 1 PM.

Thanks Jac.  That was pointed out to me at ESF, was heading over here to fix it.  

Mountain should be GMT - 7. EST is currently GMT -5 and you're 2 hours behind me.

[SpiritedTreasure]

nvm

[Jac Making my way back]

Yep, the east coast is GMT -5 until Novemeber 1st when it goes to GMT -4 due to Daylight Savings Time.

[Fliggerty]

Hey, read the fine print.  

[Zajadu undefined]

I'll be there.

[Jac Making my way back]

I don't read fine print, it makes my eyes cross.

[Fliggerty]

Please note that I have rescheduled this.

My work scheduled was adjusted and provided me with a better available time.  I have also had a number requests to do this later in the day, so I think that Wednesday evening will work better for everybody

I also intend to do an encore workshop this weekend, perhaps Sunday evening.

[Elaura]

Boss, if I don't get into modding after this, there's no hope for me.

[Marbred]

Dammit, I'm working Wednesday night!  
... and sunday night...

Someday I'll make it to one of these things.

[Fliggerty]

Is anybody surprised that the countdown is wrong again?  It seems to be an hour late.  I'm planning on starting in about 20 mins.  If no one is there, I'll wait.

I intend this to only take about an hour.  If needs be, I'll do it twice tonight.

[Elaura]

It also proudly proclaims:

"Today's Workshop: No workshops are being held today."

[Fliggerty]

I was in the middle of updating the link page....