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Python Python Collections (Retired) Dungeon Game Building the Game: Part 1

Posted by Brennan Derr
Brennan Derr
3,108 Points

Why can I not run in python shell?

So while doing these classes I have python 2.7 shell running next to me. I just finished Building the game part 1. I transferred code over to the workspace and it ran fine. When I try running the module in the python shell though, it says that my directions are not defined. move = input("> ") is not registering. Any tips ? Thanks

2 Answers

Jake Shasteen
Jake Shasteen
15,985 Points
Jake Shasteen
Jake Shasteen
15,985 Points

You have to use python3.4 -- in python 2.7, the input() function works differently than in 3.4.

Brennan Derr
Brennan Derr
3,108 Points

Thanks, I just realized I've been running 2.7 on my laptop, and 3.4 on my desktop.

man odell
man odell
1,905 Points
man odell
man odell
1,905 Points

That means you have an error in your code <><>< Good luck