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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Adrian</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>My take on this is at <A
href="http://www.schoolgamemaker.rupert.id.au/why.htm">http://www.schoolgamemaker.rupert.id.au/why.htm</A></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Simply put, game programming to me is less
important as a career path than as an opportunity to grapple with problem
solving and "Powerful Ideas". </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The "Powerful Ideas" include cartesian coordinates,
vectors, kinematics etc.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Game programming provides a motivating context for
these powerful ideas. Good drag & drop programming tools with "low
entry and high ceiling" are essential</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Good luck with GDAA</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Tony</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>