Exploring Python by Writing my First Text RPG

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At this point, since you are just beginning, I would suggest before you go any further that you switch to Python 3.x. If you are using Linux, you probably already have it (though perhaps not the latest version). If you are using Windows, I would go with the latest, 3.6.2.  You should be able to convert your current program with the "2to3" module and you would most likely be able to continue using your current book with only some slight modifications, particularly input() and print().