C++
by Matt Woller · in Technical Issues · 01/07/2001 (11:39 am) · 7 replies
I am extremely new to C++ and I was wondering if anybody knew a place where I could get some help writing my frist game. I have everything I need except the knowledge of how to code a game(I don't know what code to use). I use MS Visual C++ 6.0 Introductory Ed.
#2
01/08/2001 (4:08 pm)
Thanks, but I think I can be more specific. I am sort-of used to C++ now (I use Microsoft Visual C++), but I don't really know what code goes into a game. I have ideas and all, but I don't know the exact code.
#3
P.S. You can also make mods for Quake (1, 2, 3), Unreal Tournament, Tribes and many others I'm sure. There is a lot to learn, but it's the easiest game programming induction available.
01/08/2001 (4:40 pm)
I was in the same boat as you (still am!). I am now programming a Half-Life modification and my skills are developing everyday. It's a lot easier than writing from scratch as you already get a working game and then you modify it (ie. change the game rules, add new weapons, maybe a TFC team/class system, round-based death match, whatever you want.) You can also add new sounds, models, maps, everything. I would recommend that you go and check out - http://www.planethalflife.com/wavelength - a Half-Life editing site that's very good (Their forum is the best ;). Hope that helps...P.S. You can also make mods for Quake (1, 2, 3), Unreal Tournament, Tribes and many others I'm sure. There is a lot to learn, but it's the easiest game programming induction available.
#4
01/09/2001 (7:45 am)
My advice would be to grab the DirectX SDK, or an OpenGL tutorial (there are a bunch of webpages in resources section) and start messing around with the multi-colored triangle.
#5
01/09/2001 (8:06 pm)
Ok, saying that you have everything you need to make the game except the knowledge of the code is like saying that you have the pencil and your paper to take the test but you don't know jack about what's on it, which would result in you failing badly. I don't know of any sites that could teach you how to code a game, seeing as it would take VERY many pages to give all the info you needed to create even a simple game. But I can recommend a book to you, which is Tricks of the Windows Game Programming Gurus. It is a very good book, and will teach you how to make a game. But first, you will need to get a little more fluent in C/C++. I would recommend getting a C for Dummies book, and/or a C++ for Dummies book, as they are very good books and pack a lot of knowledge, and are made for people like you who basically don't know the first thing about C/C++, no insult intended. I hope this helps.
#6
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www.sourceforge.com
This site has a bunch of code and a really
broad list of engines that you can try.
www.programmersheaven.com
Go to this site for a bunch of demos and
tutorials. The links are pretty good too.
www.progsharehouse.com
A very, very good site if you are just starting.
Has tons of great code for you to play around
with.
www.eastcoastgames.com
Has a very good tutorial on C++ and Direct X.
I recommend this site big time.
www.delorie.com
I know you have C++ Introductory edition, but
to tell you the truth you wont be able to
give away your game. This site has a free
32bit C++ compiler for DOS. Despite it being
DOS, it is recommended for learning C++.
www.talula.demon.co.uk/allegro
If you want to work with 2D games, then this
site is recommended. It is a Game Programming
Library, which you can learn very easily. Simply
game two windows, one with the help file, the
other with your game code. You'll learn a lot of
C++ and have fun at the same time.
www.gamedev.net
This site is recommended too. It has a very nice
list of tutorials for learning C++.
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I guess now all it takes is time. Think clearly, and
jump right at the deep end. Make a game, plan it out, and if there is a routine you need, go through the above sites and find it. This forum is also a good source for finding out algorithms. On the other hand you can go to
www.darkbasic.com
and go to the forums. If you ask politely, and not
include the word C++ in there, there are some who
would give you the right algorithms. Remember to
experiment a lot.
Hope that helps.
01/10/2001 (5:19 am)
I recommend the following sites.------------------------------------------------------
www.sourceforge.com
This site has a bunch of code and a really
broad list of engines that you can try.
www.programmersheaven.com
Go to this site for a bunch of demos and
tutorials. The links are pretty good too.
www.progsharehouse.com
A very, very good site if you are just starting.
Has tons of great code for you to play around
with.
www.eastcoastgames.com
Has a very good tutorial on C++ and Direct X.
I recommend this site big time.
www.delorie.com
I know you have C++ Introductory edition, but
to tell you the truth you wont be able to
give away your game. This site has a free
32bit C++ compiler for DOS. Despite it being
DOS, it is recommended for learning C++.
www.talula.demon.co.uk/allegro
If you want to work with 2D games, then this
site is recommended. It is a Game Programming
Library, which you can learn very easily. Simply
game two windows, one with the help file, the
other with your game code. You'll learn a lot of
C++ and have fun at the same time.
www.gamedev.net
This site is recommended too. It has a very nice
list of tutorials for learning C++.
------------------------------------------------------
I guess now all it takes is time. Think clearly, and
jump right at the deep end. Make a game, plan it out, and if there is a routine you need, go through the above sites and find it. This forum is also a good source for finding out algorithms. On the other hand you can go to
www.darkbasic.com
and go to the forums. If you ask politely, and not
include the word C++ in there, there are some who
would give you the right algorithms. Remember to
experiment a lot.
Hope that helps.
#7
Game Design: Secrets of the Sages SE
Using C++
a 700-some page .pdf tutorial
That's about it, and I will try to get ahold of a C++ for Dummies
01/12/2001 (6:31 pm)
Thanks for your replies, everyone. I have the following resources that I think will help me (sor far)Game Design: Secrets of the Sages SE
Using C++
a 700-some page .pdf tutorial
That's about it, and I will try to get ahold of a C++ for Dummies
Torque Owner Rick Overman
To start check out the list of recommended books GarageGames members have recommended (book list). If you have specific questions ask them here on the forums, there are plenty of knowledgeable people here to tap into.
--Rick