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al1986 · Apr 6th, 2008, 10:36 PM

Given the goals you mentioned, I'd say you'd be fine just sticking with CPython. Most games which can be scripted using Python tend to use CPython (and I imagine Oblivion is no different). What sort of helper applications are you intending to make?

IronPython is Python built on top of the .NET framework, so you have access to all the libraries available in .NET. Personally, I've not had any need for it yet. Although it does look interesting, and Manning are publishing a book called "IronPython in Action" later this year which I intend to check out.

Apr 6th, 2008, 10:36 PM	#3
al1986 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	Re: Which Flavor: CPython or IronPython and Exec Opts Given the goals you mentioned, I'd say you'd be fine just sticking with CPython. Most games which can be scripted using Python tend to use CPython (and I imagine Oblivion is no different). What sort of helper applications are you intending to make? IronPython is Python built on top of the .NET framework, so you have access to all the libraries available in .NET. Personally, I've not had any need for it yet. Although it does look interesting, and Manning are publishing a book called "IronPython in Action" later this year which I intend to check out.