Outpost Universe Forums

Projects & Development => Outpost 2 Programming & Development => Topic started by: Duckie on March 17, 2004, 05:49:39 PM

Title: learning to make games
Post by: Duckie on March 17, 2004, 05:49:39 PM

right, so i'm going to start study animation and game programming and stuff like that next term, But would like to start learning bout it now :)

So if you guys seeing as you are making a whole game could give some advice on where to learn, what programs to get etc...

all help would be greatly appreciated :)

Title: learning to make games
Post by: xfir on March 17, 2004, 06:55:09 PM

I would highly reccommend looking at C++ as a programming language.

Not only will this give you a head start on school (I.E. College) but also help in other aspects, like website coding..

Title: learning to make games
Post by: plymoth45 on March 17, 2004, 09:57:01 PM

I need to learn how to use Fireworks now :P

Title: learning to make games
Post by: Duckie on March 18, 2004, 05:36:43 AM

thanks, well ya that's what I was thinking, it both give me a head start and should prolly boost up my grades  B)  but would also like to so it simply cauce i'm interested in it.

Though I have no idea whatsoever what C++ is ^_^

Title: learning to make games
Post by: xfir on March 18, 2004, 06:38:16 PM

C++ would be the increment of C...

Or something..

It's a programming language that is widely used. You may have heard of VB6 (Visual Basic 6) too, but they say C++ is faster (by like a nanosecond).

Anyway, look in your local bookstore for an introduction to programming.

Title: learning to make games
Post by: it2000us on March 18, 2004, 07:42:10 PM

Be shure to buy glasses cuz programing will ruin ur sight.

Title: learning to make games
Post by: Duckie on March 19, 2004, 03:41:00 AM

my eyes!?

my beautfull beautifull eyes!
 :'(  :'(  :'(  :'(  :'(  

Title: learning to make games
Post by: Hooman on March 20, 2004, 04:42:07 PM

C++ is probably the way to go although VB is pretty much unmatched for grphical user interface generation under windows. If you're interested in C++, there are many free compilers you can download off the net. Just google it. I saw DJGPP pop up when I did, which I actually used in a course, but I have to admit it's really not very user friendly and doesn't work well under Windows XP. If you need anything to get started, you can always PM me.

Title: learning to make games
Post by: Duckie on March 22, 2004, 12:03:03 PM

hey, thanks mate
appreciate it :)

but I gather, since I know nothing bout it I would end up asking you about everylittle thing, lol

Need to find a guide or manuel or something

Title: learning to make games
Post by: neutrino on March 22, 2004, 12:44:56 PM

just go to your local municipal library and search for a book about C programming language or C++. I'm sure you'll find many books that will help you.

Title: learning to make games
Post by: BlackBox on March 22, 2004, 05:42:34 PM

Well, C++ isn't bad for interface generation.

Event driven type programming is VERY easy with MFC (even tho MFC is slower -- faster than VB though) For the interface design you use the dialog editor.

Even without MFC you can use dialogs...... still VERY easy in VC++.

If you don't want to go to the library, get an account at www.netlibrary.com
and do Advanced Search for Subject "C++".
(If you can't access any books, tell me - I can register a new account thru my school)

Title: learning to make games
Post by: sky-sol on March 25, 2004, 10:20:08 AM

man i used c++ in teh higschool and all we did was make dos prompts, we never made any games or any thing fun.  I haven't coded in so long, the last thing i made was w finnacing program, kinda easy to make i was bored and wanted something to do.  I don't even think that i could make a class any more  :blush: it's been sol long

cout >> "how long has it been since you've programed?" endl;
cin << way to long!!

Title: learning to make games
Post by: Duckie on March 26, 2004, 02:59:31 AM

thanks
tried to check out that netlibrary but the screen only said it was a server/runtime error.

I'll go down to the library when i get time, though I'm a bit sceptic since most alott swedish programing books sucks pretty hard...
they are allways badly translated english versions...

Title: learning to make games
Post by: PlayingOutpost0-24 on June 27, 2004, 12:05:19 AM

Then try to get MSDN. You can read the C(++) tutorials.

Title: learning to make games
Post by: Arklon on September 18, 2004, 03:11:26 PM

Look at C/C++ a lot. They'll be your best friends.