I stressed so much the past few days and straight up thought I broke the win condition functions yesterday. Anyway, I pulled it together today and it actually works. It's the first time I thought "I want to make this" and saw it to completion
For reference it's nothing too intense. It's a connect four game using the console, but it checks wins every direction without issue and prints the appropriate player object's name during a win (and ties after the 42nd turn)
I really thought I was a failure yesterday, but I'm proud of myself for pushing through today. So I'm sharing my relief at this going right
The code is a mess, I'm sure, but I'll get back to learning new things for now and revisit this in a few weeks or so
Good job. Making stuff like that is definitely the best way to learn. Plus it's the best feeling when you have an idea and can immediately know how to make it real.