the main loop - does everyone do the same ?

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Dax Trajero
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I'm new to all this stuff so was wondering if I'm doing things correctly in my main loop

Function main_loop ()

While Not keyhit(1)

Update_Game_Timers()
Get_Player_input()
Check_Sprite_to_Screen_Collision()
Check_Sprite_to_Sprite_Collision()

WaitTimer(screentimer) ; timer runs at 60Hz
Draw_Screen()
Draw_Sprites()

Wend

End Function



As you can see from the above code I have a screentimer set at 60, so the screen is redrawn at 60Hz. Is this the best way to attain smooth graphics or am I using an incorrect method ?