So! I’m working on a little something with a friend. So far we’ve been using google docs to brainstorm ideas and write out setting details, etc. I like how google docs works, in that we can both instantly see what the other changes, and work on the same thing, without needing to email it back and forth.
When it comes time to writing the game though google docs doesn’t look as if it’s ideal for writing code, or keeping our indents alive, and that sort of thing.
What do other people do when writing a game collaboratively? When both people are working on the entire thing, as opposed to each doing a different section.
Does anyone know of a free programme that works similar to google docs but can be used for writing choicescript games?
I think the online version of Microsoft Office offers a collaboration program if I remember correctly. There are some high end business programs that coordinate multiple source updates but they are not something I remember names of…
I’ll try to remember more. Sorry I’m not as much help as I wish I were.
But there’s so many suggestions there. I’m worried Microsoft Office would run into the same issue of not having a programme dedicated to writing code. And we definitely don’t want to be paying money for it.
Seconding @Pace675. GitHub is probably your best bet. You can’t see what your collaborators are currently typing, but GitHub allows you to compare previous versions of the document alongside the current version, enabling you to see what was changed, added, or removed. It maintains indentation, lines, and all that good stuff. The only downside is that content would have to be uploaded in batches so that everyone remains on the same page.
If you really trust your collaborator and have good Internet could grant them remote access ( think that’s what it’s called) where someone online can access your computer in real time BUT that is risky and you really need to trust your co-worker or know how to limit said access. But I’m pretty sure that’s possible though I don’t know how.
Long story short they could just use your programs or theirs. It’d be housed on one computer in one program.
Thanks so much! I tried https://codeshare.io which seems adequate, although it’s not precisely what I was looking for. The dark background’s hurting my eyes.
they won’t be able to. you could either pick your computer or theirs to host teamviewer. if it’s on your computer, they’ll only see what your screen is showing, if they go further from there, you can bring notepad or atom back up and they won’t do anything
Hmm! I alt+tab out a lot though. I mess around with other stuff. I have absolutely no attention span. i’m suspecting this won’t work. But thanks for the suggestion.
I’m guessing you checked for a light colour scheme in their options?
I don’t know of any desktop-based code-sharing beyond using version control systems. Version control isn’t “type on the same document at the same time” though.
That’s what snoe suggested. It’s not safe unless you’re local to and trust each other implicitly.
I think it’s naptime.