Visual Basic .NET Support

GrindFest supports Visual Basic .NET as an alternative to C# for writing bot scripts. This allows developers familiar with VB.NET syntax to use their preferred language.

Enabling Visual Basic Support

To use Visual Basic instead of C#, you need to start the game with a command line argument:

GrindFest.exe -language=visualbasic

How to Launch with Command Line Arguments

Method 1: Command Prompt

Open Command Prompt (cmd)
Navigate to your GrindFest installation directory
Run the game with the VB flag:
```
GrindFest.exe -language=visualbasic
```

Method 2: Create a Shortcut

Right-click on GrindFest.exe and select "Create shortcut"
Right-click the shortcut and select "Properties"
In the "Target" field, add the argument at the end:
```
"C:\Path\To\GrindFest.exe" -language=visualbasic
```
Click "OK" and use this shortcut to launch the game

Method 3: Steam Launch Options (if applicable)

Right-click GrindFest in your Steam library
Select "Properties"
In the "Launch Options" field, enter:
```
-language=visualbasic
```

Visual Basic Syntax

When Visual Basic mode is enabled, you can write your bot scripts using VB.NET syntax instead of C#.

Basic Bot Example

Here's a simple bot that uses the Hero.Idle() method, written in Visual Basic:

' VB.NET version of a basic bot
Imports GrindFest

Public Class MyHero
    Inherits AutomaticHero
    
    ' This method runs when the bot starts
    Public Sub Start()
        Say("Bot started in Visual Basic!")
    End Sub
    
    ' This method runs continuously while the bot is active
    Public Sub Update()
        If Not IsBotting Then
            Return
        End If
        
        ' Make the hero fight enemies, drink potions, and pick up items
        Idle()
    End Sub
End Class

File Extensions

Script files should have a .vb extension instead of .cs

IDE Support

Visual Basic .NET is supported by the same IDEs that support C#:

Visual Studio Code (bundled with the game) - Install the VB.NET extension
JetBrains Rider - Full VB.NET support included
Visual Studio Community - Excellent VB.NET support

API Compatibility

All GrindFest APIs work identically in Visual Basic as they do in C#. The only difference is the syntax used to call them.

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