Nim game assistance.

[juhva]

I figured out how to make it run but it is kind of useless on its own.
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This is what I have if anybody is interested. I only removed it because it is rather useless.

import java.util.Scanner;
public class nimgame
{
public static void main (String[] args)
{
Scanner keyboard = new Scanner(System.in);
int remaining;
System.out.printf("%d objects which are left:", remaining);
for (int i = 0; i <remaining; i++) {
System.out.print(" * ");
}
System.out.println();
System.out.println("How many do you want to remove?");
remaining -= keyboard.nextInt();


System.out.println("");
System.out.println("Game Over!");


}
}

By making the variable static I can get it to run but not much else.
Thanks.

[gimbal2]

If it is really as addictive as you say it is, you would not be posting a small snippet of code that doesn't even compile. You have to return to your books and learn more.

[kneitzel]

Hi,

is there any special reason why you choose to write an application in an object oriented language and then restrict yourself with "I wish to use one class only"?

With kind regards,

Konrad

[juhva]

One class is needed in this instance.

[SurfMan]

You never set "remaining" to 12 to begin with.

[KevinWorkman]

So you got your answer but then edited your post to hide the code so other people couldn't get similar help in the future? That's pretty against the whole point of a public forum...

[gimbal2]

Meh just wait until Jos wakes up, he'll put it right back.

[juhva]

Meh just wait until Jos wakes up, he'll put it right back.

I got a rather sardonic response from you so I don't know why you'd be giving me a hard time to being with, I was polite and everything and I provided plenty of code to work with.

So you got your answer but then edited your post to hide the code so other people couldn't get similar help in the future? That's pretty against the whole point of a public forum...

I was just being polite. I didn't get my answer. I only managed to get it to run but other than that I got absolutely nothing and the code was useless. That, and I felt kind of unwelcome here from the first response which was just hurtful, so I removed my post.

[gimbal2]

You're wrong, I wasn't impolite and hurtful - only honest. The fact that you chose to believe that and not give me any chance to correct your mistake is just a horrible practice on your part.

[SurfMan]

I thought I contributed something useful... Ah well. I heard RoseIndia.net has awesome Java examples and tutorials you can use!

[juhva]

You're wrong, I wasn't impolite and hurtful - only honest. The fact that you chose to believe that and not give me any chance to correct your mistake is just a horrible practice on your part.

I didn't think you would be willing to help me because you told me to go and read my books.

I thought I contributed something useful... Ah well. I heard RoseIndia.net has awesome Java examples and tutorials you can use!

I'll definitely have a look. Thank you!

[gimbal2]

So then you go ahead and insult me through your assumptions? Gee thanks.

You DO need to spend more time with your books, questions in the form of "I have all this code, help" don't go anywhere. You either need to ask specific questions, or you need to study more so you can make more progress yourself. Forums are not a substitute tutor, I hope you soon learn that.

[jim829]

I thought I contributed something useful... Ah well. I heard RoseIndia.net has awesome Java examples and tutorials you can use!

Interesting. I haven't heard anything good about that site at all.

Regards,
Jim

[SurfMan]

Interesting. I haven't heard anything good about that site at all.

Regards,
Jim

You missed the sarcasm of that post :) It's a shame the OP said "I didn't get my answer. I only managed to get it to run but other than that I got absolutely nothing", while I contributed to the solution IMHO... He deserves reading RI, and then he'll probably understand why we're not as evil as he thinks. :)

[gimbal2]

You do realize I'll be visiting you later this evening to give you your 10 lashes? Mentioning that site is a sin.

(don't worry, I'll not wear the rubber mask just yet. I know this is your first time)

[jim829]

Yep. Didn't get it at all. I guess I'm just slow today.

Regards,
Jim