Right now, I got a lot of questions. I'm learning how to program games with C++ and reading "How to progarm C++" cuz I want to be a game programmer but... people told me to start out small like 2D games. Whenever I find how to install allegro, it just frustrates me cuz mostly all the "how to" videos/websites are 2-4 years old/out dated. Anyways, should I read "How to program C++" until I finish it? Or do both like learn how to program and make 2D games.Or make those "Drop and drag" games? I tried out to make pong with tutorials but.....it doesn't have the same complier/IDE.... l only got Code blocks. If there's a guide how to be a game programmer, that would be great and a "how to make a 2D game" as a beginner guide.
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Posted 01 July 2012 - 05:11 PM
And? That's not that old.Whenever I find how to install allegro, it just frustrates me cuz mostly all the "how to" videos/websites are 2-4 years old/out dated.
I'd say slow down. Slow down a lot. If you want to make games in C++, you need to first learn C++. Focus on properly learning C++ before moving onto Allegro or any other game library, because it's your most fundamental tool. If you don't understand the language, learning Allegro or any other library is, to be quite frank, pointless (and incredibly difficult and frustrating).
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Posted 01 July 2012 - 05:21 PM
And? That's not that old.
Whenever I find how to install allegro, it just frustrates me cuz mostly all the "how to" videos/websites are 2-4 years old/out dated.
I'd say slow down. Slow down a lot. If you want to make games in C++, you need to first learn C++. Focus on properly learning C++ before moving onto Allegro or any other game library, because it's your most fundamental tool. If you don't understand the language, learning Allegro or any other library is, to be quite frank, pointless (and incredibly difficult and frustrating).
Sorry, I'm like really impatient!!!
Trying to be patient lol...
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Posted 01 July 2012 - 05:23 PM
Some of the best programming reference material out there is up to 30 years old. Don't dismiss things just because they weren't produced last week.
Also, I agree that you should slow down. Becoming a good programmer is not something that you do over a summer vacation. You're going to need to invest a lot of time and energy, and to that end, developing a good dose of patience and diligence is vital.
Also, I agree that you should slow down. Becoming a good programmer is not something that you do over a summer vacation. You're going to need to invest a lot of time and energy, and to that end, developing a good dose of patience and diligence is vital.
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Posted 01 July 2012 - 05:56 PM
Yeah, frankly if you arent able to spend the time learning what you need to know, you are pretty much doomed.
Once you've got the basics of C++ down, and want to create a simple game, run through this tutorial. However, it wont do anything for you if you haven't learned the very basics.
Once you've got the basics of C++ down, and want to create a simple game, run through this tutorial. However, it wont do anything for you if you haven't learned the very basics.
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Posted 01 July 2012 - 06:19 PM
Here is a guide on learning C++ and game programming at the same time ... https://www.google.c...rogramming .pdf ( First Link )
.... C++ is not the ideal language to learn as a first language, it can get very confusing ....
.... C++ is not the ideal language to learn as a first language, it can get very confusing ....
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Posted 01 July 2012 - 11:10 PM
Flip a coin. Read whichever one you like.
Then read the other one.
Then read the other one.
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Posted 02 July 2012 - 01:56 AM
If you are just starting out, I would recommend learning a different language to start with programming, such as Java or C# (only because they are widely recognized as easy languages). Then it will become easier for you to learn another language such as C or C++ (I recommend C first, because it teaches about memory management and referencing, then C++ to add OOP from previous languages).
To start with making games, you should first learn about basic game structure through console games such as minesweeper. Then you need to choose an SDK/API to work with.
Some notable ones include:
This entire process should take you around 5-8 months if you study carefully 10+ hours per week.
Hope I answered your questions.
To start with making games, you should first learn about basic game structure through console games such as minesweeper. Then you need to choose an SDK/API to work with.
Some notable ones include:
- API: XNA (mainly used with C#, requires .Net, and only works on Microsoft platforms; Windows, XBOX360, Windows Phone)
- SDK (Engine): Unity (mainly graphical interface, coding required for complex games)
This entire process should take you around 5-8 months if you study carefully 10+ hours per week.
Hope I answered your questions.
<= A n00b programmer, on 06 June 2011 - 04:28 AM, said:
Someone once told me learning C++ was like learning how to juggle knives...
<= Servant of the Lord, on 06 June 2011 - 04:43 AM, replied:
That's not true at all! C++ doesn't require anywhere near the hand-eye coordination juggling requires. And with C++ after you slip and kill someone with the knife, you can reuse it for something else afterward. With actual knives, you have to get rid of the evidence.
Someone once told me learning C++ was like learning how to juggle knives...
<= Servant of the Lord, on 06 June 2011 - 04:43 AM, replied:
That's not true at all! C++ doesn't require anywhere near the hand-eye coordination juggling requires. And with C++ after you slip and kill someone with the knife, you can reuse it for something else afterward. With actual knives, you have to get rid of the evidence.
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Posted 02 July 2012 - 11:58 AM
I should get allegro or SDL for that?
I should get Allegro or SDL for that?
If you are just starting out, I would recommend learning a different language to start with programming, such as Java or C# (only because they are widely recognized as easy languages). Then it will become easier for you to learn another language such as C or C++ (I recommend C first, because it teaches about memory management and referencing, then C++ to add OOP from previous languages).
To start with making games, you should first learn about basic game structure through console games such as minesweeper. Then you need to choose an SDK/API to work with.
Some notable ones include:Or, you can choose to work low-level and code a basic game engine in C++ customized to each game of your choice, for tthis you will need to implement all low-level graphics API calls tothe API of your choice (OpenGL or DirectX).
- API: XNA (mainly used with C#, requires .Net, and only works on Microsoft platforms; Windows, XBOX360, Windows Phone)
- SDK (Engine): Unity (mainly graphical interface, coding required for complex games)
This entire process should take you around 5-8 months if you study carefully 10+ hours per week.
Hope I answered your questions.
I should get Allegro or SDL for that?
