Chat bot

Zeerus · Post by **Zeerus** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 1:19 pm

I just started programming with QBasic monday, and since then I've been trying to make a chat bot that users on my website can download and chat with (hence the name)

so far all I know how to do is make very simple chats with no variation using PRINT and INPUT commands. Can anybody direct me to a sample chatbot that has better features such as AI responses based on what the user says? I tried to use the one on the main website here, Jim, but there were a few problems that I didn't know how to debug, and the other chat bot available for download wouldn't work at all.

Post by **Pete** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 9:06 am

The best one I've seen in QB is Roland:
http://members.tripod.com/father-time/roland.html

There's also a pretty good one called "Eliza" on this site. You can find it in the Reviews section.

Zeerus · Post by **Zeerus** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 6:50 am

thanks

I found Eliza shortly after posting this topic, and have been working with it quite frequently. the only thing I wish I could do is customize the startup screens.

btw, how do I turn the final chatbot from a .bas file to an exe program? I doubt the people on my forums will download a .bas reader just to use the bot.

MystikShadows · Post by **MystikShadows** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 7:07 am

HI gain Zeerus, you'll need QUickBasic compiler (version 4.5 would be best) to compile your bas into an exe. You can get it at:

http://www.ojodepez-fanzine.net/network/qbdl/

Hope this helps.

Post by **Pete** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 7:57 am

Yeah, though I'd say before you get too far into QB coding you should check out FreeBasic. It's QB plus all your wildest dreams come true.

Zeerus · Post by **Zeerus** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 8:22 am

the only reason I'm using QBasic is because it's required for a computer programming course I'm taking in school. Do all of the QBasic commands work in FreeBasic? If so, I'll probably start using that in my free time.

Post by **Pete** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 11:30 am

It's about 99% QB compatible. You will have no problem switching over.

MystikShadows · Post by **MystikShadows** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 11:34 am

Pete wrote:Yeah, though I'd say before you get too far into QB coding you should check out FreeBasic. It's QB plus all your wildest dreams come true.

Obviously, you have no clue what my wildest dreams look like....ROFLMAO

Zeerus · Post by **Zeerus** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 11:42 am

ditto.
hopefully I can learn a lot around here

Pete, I just noticed I'm member 150. Do I get a prize or anything?