How to code with Three.js

To get started with Ancient Brain using Three.js, do the following Starter Tutorial. This does not assume you have ever written a program.

This course shows you how to make many different modifications to this basic "Starter World":

One Cube World (...
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By Starter user Ireland

Created: 11 Apr 2018
Modified: 21 Apr 2021
Simple starter World (Three.js version). Built-in camera control.

How to write JS on Ancient Brain: Explains how to code in JavaScript (JS) on Ancient Brain. To create a World, you need to register and log in. Click a World name to go to its "home page" where you can take actions. Edit code in the browser. Run direct from the editor. Explains ways to output data. Explains how to include another JS file.

How to write a World: To code a World, make a blank new one, or "clone" an existing World and change it. Worlds are written for a specific "API". Explains World screenshots. Explains how to upload support files and use them. Explains how to do keyboard, mouse and touch interaction.
How to write a World that uses no Mind: Step-by-step guide.
How to write a World that uses a Mind: Step-by-step guide.

How to write a Mind: Step-by-step guide. Explains how Minds can call other Minds. This is the AI model behind Ancient Brain.

1. Shapes
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By "3D Game Program... United States

Created: 16 Aug 2018
Modified: 24 Mar 2019
Port of code "shapes" from Ch.1

3. Making an Avatar
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By "3D Game Program... United States

Created: 16 Aug 2018
Modified: 24 Mar 2019
Port of code "building_an_avatar" from Ch.3

AB object: Ancient Brain runs have an "AB" object defined, which provides lots of built-in functionality and customisability on every run. This is a full reference for the data and methods of the AB object.
AB World and Mind definitions: You define Worlds and Minds by defining methods for AB.world and AB.mind. Then Minds can run in Worlds. This explains the syntax.
AB legacy code: Explains some legacy code you might see in some people's Worlds. One of the core principles of Ancient Brain is that old Worlds will run forever.
Types of runs: Explains how to run "logged in". Explains how to send extra information to runs.

APIs: A summary page of all the APIs. Compares them by libraries used and functionality.

Resources: Some useful links for how to get resources online, such as textures, 3D models and sound effects.
Ace editor: Links to the official Ace editor docs, and quick reference. Explains the "Intelligent code help".

Three.js reference: Links to the official Three.js docs. Help on using 3D models in Three.js.