Hey, Okay I don''t know if my brain is doing overtime here or what but I have finished reading and in some cases re-reading Lamothe''s Tricks book. I am fairly okay with all the components that go into a game. However when I have come to write one my own way using my own methods I have hit a mind block. I know how to plan properly it''s just getting started with the code, my brain just seems to be at a junction. Basically what it is, is trying to put all the components together which I think is the problem for me, either that or I need a long holiday and some sleep. The am starting simple and doing a breakout version something very easy and simple and then moving on towards the more difficult stuff. Any advice on starting off once you have everything down would be appreciated. Thanks, Pk