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GUI Architecture by Kaelb Today, 11:53 PM Hey there. I'm coding a GUI using C++ and openGL, but my problem is more design specific than API related. Right now I'm using classes th...
Model got no depth? by Inukai Today, 11:52 PM Hi guys, I'm quite new to Directx 11 and tried to load my model. However, I got a problem with its rendering. It looks like my model got no dep...
saving levels/maps/game infomation in general by cluelessWanderer Today, 11:41 PM So i've been trying to make this 2D game engine with opengl and SDL. Right now i've got basic physics down (its kind of like rigid body phy...
Walden University Online Schools by WaldenUniversity Today, 11:40 PM Walden University, along with other online schools, are seeing more and more applications as students choose to earn their degree online.
FPS networking with server sending input instead of gamestate by ccherng Today, 11:34 PM Why do all fps games have the server send gamestate instead of input which is smaller? One reason I can sort of see is that if the server sends in...

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GUI Architecture by Kaelb Today, 11:53 PM Hey there. I'm coding a GUI using C++ and openGL, but my problem is more design specific than API related. Right now I'm using classes th...
Model got no depth? by Inukai Today, 11:52 PM Hi guys, I'm quite new to Directx 11 and tried to load my model. However, I got a problem with its rendering. It looks like my model got no dep...
saving levels/maps/game infomation in general by cluelessWanderer Today, 11:41 PM So i've been trying to make this 2D game engine with opengl and SDL. Right now i've got basic physics down (its kind of like rigid body phy...
Walden University Online Schools by WaldenUniversity Today, 11:40 PM Walden University, along with other online schools, are seeing more and more applications as students choose to earn their degree online.
FPS networking with server sending input instead of gamestate by ccherng Today, 11:34 PM Why do all fps games have the server send gamestate instead of input which is smaller? One reason I can sort of see is that if the server sends in...

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Ideas for how to improve code by wood_brian Today, 11:12 PM "we need a greater appreciation of incremental (engineering) improvements with a relevance to real-world systems. “That’s just engineering, and...
What's the best C#(XNA) book/site by HElwy Today, 11:07 PM I just know a bit of Python and Java (but not game programming), I'm preferring to start game programming using C# to be able to use the XNA.....
Blinn-Phong with Fresnel effect. by Suen Today, 10:50 PM I might be confusing myself here with what the Fresnel effect is exactly supposed to do. From what I understand, the idea of using Fresnel effect i...
mesh culling (octrees) by Xcrypt Today, 09:55 PM So, I've gotten to the point in my engine where I want to implement mesh culling. But I don't really understand octree culling that seems...
2D Forest Generation by Xardov Today, 09:30 PM Heya, i'm making a 2D game with rogue-like terrain generation, and was wondering what is the best way to generate a forest? I've looked in...
Turn Based Strategy AI by checkmarkgames Today, 09:21 PM I have been working on a new turn based strategy game best described as a fantasy version of Advanced Wars, though certainly with a style all its o...
Could anyone help me? by ronnieb555 Today, 09:05 PM Hi, For my assignment at University I am required to create an old arcade game, I chose Missile Command. I have some things working in the game bu...
Adding networking to my game by stein102 Today, 08:24 PM I just started working on my RPG and I want it to be multiplayer. I haven't put too much work into it too far because I want to get the network...

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DirectX and XNA	Questions and discussion regarding all official technologies under Microsoft's XNA branding (e.g. Direct3D and XNA Game Studio Express) as well as...
General Programming	The place for discussing programming issues not related to games. Forum Moderator: ApochPiQ
Game Programming	Discuss game programming topics not specifically covered in another forum. Forum Moderator: swiftcoder
OpenGL	Questions specific to the OpenGL API belong here. Forum Moderator Brother Bob
For Beginners	If you are new to game development, plan on spending some time here before visiting the other forums. Forum Moderator: Josh Petrie
Graphics Programming and Theory	All aspects of non-API specific 2D and 3D graphics programming and theory. Forum Moderator: Promit Roy
Multiplayer and Network Programming	Multiplayer programming and networking in games. Forum Moderator: hplus0603
Math and Physics	Discussion of math and physics, primarily as they apply to games. Forum Moderator: grhodes_at_work

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Engine Updates and More Bugs Today, 08:19 PM by Programmer16 [center][b][size=5]Demo Coming Soon[/size][/b][/center] I was hoping on having a small demo done up and available Sunday, but I royally screwed up...
Diablo 3 Today, 02:50 PM by evolutional I may have to buy a new mouse soon, I think Diablo 3 just destroyed my old one.
Never Team Up with the Idea Guy Today, 01:50 PM by alnite In any startup projects, it's crucial to pick your team members, so crucial that it determines about at least 50% of the success of your projec...
Reputation Breakdown Today, 05:32 AM by Michael Tanczos In my last post you got a chance to [url="http://www.gamedev.net/blog/1037/entry-2254599-so-everyone-gets-a-reputation-boost/"]Read about some majo...
Questions, questions... Today, 05:29 AM by mikeman Since my last entry, I have worked quite a bit on the game. Mainly, I implemented a race with more than one opponents, a rudimentary but proper dam...
Moving on to the next project Today, 12:23 AM by Zethariel Epic got to see its finish, albeit without models and textures (lack of interested artists, huh). I'm not posting it up anywhere, as it doesn...
Dukandia - As a planet Yesterday, 09:52 AM by cgpIce Hello, Sorry for my crazy posting lately, I have just add so much more time! I thought Id inform those of you interested in how Dukandia works,...
A World in Ruins May 19 2012 11:46 PM by Programmer16 [center][size=5][b]A World in Ruins[/b][/size][/center] [center][i]“Lost in an ancient dystopia, with only the guidance of the long dead, can you s...
Kickstarter - Hungry Fins and Drifter May 19 2012 02:16 PM by Programmer16 Another Kickstarter project that needs some love: [url="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hungryfins/hungry-fins-the-game-0"]http://www.kickstart...
Prototype 1 finished May 19 2012 12:40 PM by Suspense Wow, I forgot how draining a full-time job can be. It's been surprisingly difficult to work on my game after I get home in the afternoon. Of...

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Binding D to C Part Three May 19 2012 04:52 AM by Aldacron This is the (long overdue) third part of a series on creating bindings to C libraries for the D programming language. In [url="http://www.gamedev....
Creating levels with Unity 3D May 12 2012 09:09 AM by kruncher Developers who are creating a game for the first time may find the idea of creating levels a daunting task. Unity is an extremely powerful engine a...
Taking your game to the Cloud with SQL Azure - Introducing SQL Azure May 07 2012 07:06 AM by evolutional [b] [size=5]Taking your game to the Cloud with SQL Azure[/size][/b] [b] [size=4]Part 1 – Introducing SQL Azure[/size][/b] So you’re writing...