I'm trying to learn a bit of 'advanced' Javascript, so I figured I'd make a simple typing game. Unfortunately, I've already gotten stuck early on, and I figure it's a stupid mistake where I am completely missing the point of something. Here's my code:
var TypingTest = new function() {
this._playing = false;
this.Play = function() {
this._playing = true;
}
this.Stop = function() {
this._playing = false;
}
$(document).keydown(function(e) {
if(this._playing) {
// Reference point
console.log(e);
}
});
}
The problem is, no matter what I instantiate the _playing
variable to, the "reference point" is never reached. this._playing
is always undefined
, and I haven't the slightest clue why. Is it scope? Is it a protection thing? It beats me!
EDIT: I have jQuery imported and working. If I take out the if
block, the game works fine.
Thank you!