Msg: 5514 *Conference*

10-25-94 23:52:53

From: PETER SIMMONS

To : GENERAL

Subj: INTEREST IN UNIQUE PROGRAMS


I am curious if anyone would be interested in basic programs for the Model 100
that would simulate dice rolls and dice games.  I have developed a number of
programs with my children for different sided die ranging from six sided to
twelve sided because they lose the plastic dies they get with their adventure
board games.  Now they use their own M100 for all dice rolls in their games.
If there is any interest from others facing these kid problems,  I would make
it a project to clean them up, with the kids, and post them.  At his point, all
are statistically correct because of some of the unique features of the 100
series.  We even have a roulette table running.   If you have Nintendo type
kids and want to have something to raise their interest in computers, let me
note that this has been the only application on any computer I have found that
has peaked their interest in computers.  The programs have been used by a six
year old by himself.  Older children have actually taken the programs and
written their own without knowing basic.  If your kids are missing their "eight
sided dies", let me know of your interest.