Piggy-Bank

lol, well, i've decided to start learning programming...since my dream is to creat something... on this topic: http://www.onrpg.com/boards/general/...-gaming-world/

So, i've always been wondering how to begin creating a game...i've looked at the C++ sticky, and i think thats prety cool...and since im only 13, i think it'll be great to get a head start...So, it'll be nice if someone could tell me how to begin..so i go straight into C++, what should i download...and basically, give me an intro on gaming programming ^_^

i mean, i dont' really know what i should do...and what c++ has to do with whatever...and well, i have a LOT of questions about programming...but i'd liek to know the basics first, so, i hope that someone could help me ^_^

thanks~

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ncyphe

C++ is the core of most programing. IT is a language designed, like several others, to increase the potential of what can be done on the computer. C++ is a dev language, not just for game, but it is an excelent choice to start learning a language at your age, I only wish I did.

I'd suggest taking a short trip over to gamedev.net for some help with understanding how to use c++ in game dev. Search the erticle or jump the forums, I'm sure you'll find something useful.

www.gamedev.net

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Beazel

Learning C/C++ without any prior programming language can be very difficult, I suggest learning a simpler language, like BASIC, just so you can get a grasp on how programming works.

Or; if you think you can take on C++ already, check out this link: http://www.onrpg.com/boards/game-dev...ing-started-c/

Piggy-Bank

oh yea...i say that thread...but, a question is, whats is the program anyway?...like, whats the program do when i download it?

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Beazel

It's an IDE and compiler.

Piggy-Bank

oh...so, how do i start making a game?

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ncyphe

In truth, here's my simple list (only one game college comercial got it right, but still don't trust them, they all lie)

1) Brainstorm and jot down the ideas for your game. I spend hours just walking about the room coming up with ideas and determining if I can pull off the code.
2) Figure out whether you want your gam t be 2d or 3d. I've heard that the coding on each cn be pretty much the same, but the easy side wanes to 2d.
3) Gather your games resources. You'll need a graphics engine (wheter 2d or 3d), a game engine, and a library of graphic and sound resources. (many cases, a person will opt out of coding a graphics engine and get one ready made, but you will have to program the game engine yourself. Exactly as it says, that is the game.)
4) Find a community that provides articles and help for coding games in the language you have chosen.
5 and up) pretty much at this point, you on your own determining what you'll do next.

Some others may have a different way about going through things.

Now if your asking for a tutorial, you'll need to scour google and I think there is one somwhere on these forums.

Note to webmaster: When the new site is finished, can we get a section dedicated to user submited tutorials/articles.

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Piggy-Bank

oh....thanks..

um, so, i think im goign to try C++, but i've heard its too hard for someone my age...could anyone provide me with something a little bit easier? not that im not going to try C++ ^_^

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JudgementXD

Meh I actually think that u should try Visual Basic just as Beazel said. I'm actually new at programming myself but I've read several posts so from what I understand Visual Basic is for beginners. Although it is hard to find a copy as Microsoft doesn't distribute it anymore. After u grasp the basics of that language ti shouldn't be 2 hard to start C++ or C# (your choice) Most ppl tend to learn C++ but I opted for C# but they r quite similar. Anyways if u want tutorials u'll rarely find any decent ones on the internet so I say go buy a book. U can check out the books on Amazon.com- search Game dev and u should get quite a list of books. Hope I helped.

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Piggy-Bank

Visual basics ehh? ill think about that..lol, im one of those peopel that just want to start..and dont' want to wait to learn more about programming >_<...so, thats a big NO NO lol

anyone got a site for me to learn visual basics?

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