Problem of the day- Using objects w/Applets

Question

###########Question ################
I am trying to use classes in conjunction with an
applet class. However, I am having problems with
passing a reference to a Graphics object in another class.
It seems that the abilities of an applet are confined to
the applet class itself. Any one with experience in this
field of Java, whom can help, would be greatly appreciated.
###########Exception message #########
(Partial message)
Exception occurred during event dispatching:
java.lang.NullPointerException
at java.applet.Applet.getCodeBase(Applet.java:106)
at Board.getBoardImage(Board.java:278)
at Board.paintBoard(Board.java:286)
###########Code ###################
(Partial code.
public class GameApplet extends JApplet{
ConnectFour connectFourGame;
/** Creates new Game */
/** Initializes the applet ConnectFour */
public void init() {
connectFourGame = new ConnectFour();
startGame();
public void destroy()
public void paint(Graphics g)
g.drawLine(50,60,150,160);
this.connectFourGame.paintABoard(g);
}

Answer 1

Try below at start of code
import java.awt.*;
import java.applet.*;