(I also learned CG art, sound design, game design, composing, story writing and other things so I think you should need less time to learn programming only).
Plzz help
If you're so good at math, you could try fighting C++. Or Game Maker. Those are the things I started to fight with when I was ~12 years old... If you're motivated enough, you should learn them at least like I did:
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Quote:Original post by snake5
If you're so good at math, you could try fighting C++. Or Game Maker. Those are the things I started to fight with when I was ~12 years old... If you're motivated enough, you should learn them at least like I did:(I also learned CG art, sound design, game design, composing, story writing and other things so I think you should need less time to learn programming only).
i already know game maker
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i already know game maker
Well if you already "know" gamemaker, why don't you make some games?
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Quote:Original post by phear-Quote:Original post by firefly1337
i already know game maker
Well if you already "know" gamemaker, why don't you make some games?
i already have, i want to learn a language that will allow me to make a wider variety of games
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i cant find anyone to teach me can somebody please be my tutor
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i already have, i want to learn a language that will allow me to make a wider variety of games
The problem is that a programming language isn't something that someone over the internet can actively teach you. Your options are to find books and tutorials and teach yourself, or enroll in some sort of local courses to be taught.
Most software developers teach themselves, or are expected to. Technology moves fairly fast, and you are expected to keep up. That's not possible if you have to find an actual tutor any time you're expected to learn something new.
Find some books and tutorials. This is a good place to start.
Quote:i already have, i want to learn a language that will allow me to make a wider variety of games
Then you are thinking wrong.
Programming languages are not magic wands. You can't just use them to make a better game.
If GM is limiting you then clearly you don't "know" it. GM only cuts out the low-level code and fancy shaders. Everything else is in there and ready for you to use.
Here's what I've just made (finished today) with GM6:
http://www.box.net/shared/r9ndsfrdvy
It's not next gen but it has procedural animation, "post-process" effects, and the most important thing - gameplay. I don't see how GM restricts you to make a game with good gameplay.
I dare you to prove that I'm wrong and that GM is really bad for you.
[Edited by - snake5 on December 31, 2009 5:48:45 PM]
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Quote:Original post by snake5Quote:i already have, i want to learn a language that will allow me to make a wider variety of games
Then you are thinking wrong.
Programming languages are not magic wands. You can't just use them to make a better game.
If GM is limiting you then clearly you don't "know" it. GM only cuts out the low-level code and fancy shaders. Everything else is in there and ready for you to use.
Here's what I've just made (finished today) with GM6:
http://www.box.net/shared/r9ndsfrdvy
It's not next gen but it has procedural animation, "post-process" effects, and the most important thing - gameplay. I don't see how GM restricts you to make a game with good gameplay.
I dare you to prove that I'm wrong and that GM is really bad for you.
i want to learn AS2, AS3, C#, or C++
Quote:Original post by firefly1337
i want to learn AS2, AS3, C#, or C++
Go for c# and try xna. The begginer tutorials (videoes) here are quite easy: http://creators.xna.com/en-GB/education/
and c#/xna is quite powerful and a nice way to c++/directx etc
I only tried one tutotial just to get me started but it was "do this this this, some explanation why", full source code then a few ideas for you to try adding yourself.
Try it and then post on these forums with any more specific questions you might have.
Ahh, I remember the days! When I was 12, I had dreams of grandeur with C# and Managed DirectDraw! Little did I know that I was in for a rude awakening.
But seriously, If you want to start game coding, I would begin with a newer language such as C# or Java and using it with a mature game engine such as Irrlicht. After that a transition to C++ (which is widely used) should be easy. Also, game development doesn't always involve coding. You might want to try looking into the Unreal Development Kit (http://www.udk.com/) which is basically a free version of the Unreal Engine 3.
You might also want to try using engines such as LOVE2D which can introduce you to Lua scripting.
But seriously, If you want to start game coding, I would begin with a newer language such as C# or Java and using it with a mature game engine such as Irrlicht. After that a transition to C++ (which is widely used) should be easy. Also, game development doesn't always involve coding. You might want to try looking into the Unreal Development Kit (http://www.udk.com/) which is basically a free version of the Unreal Engine 3.
You might also want to try using engines such as LOVE2D which can introduce you to Lua scripting.
If you want to try fighting C++, here's a chance to start:
Tutorial: http://www.cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/
IDE: http://www.microsoft.com/express/vc/Default.aspx
GL & HF :)
Tutorial: http://www.cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/
IDE: http://www.microsoft.com/express/vc/Default.aspx
GL & HF :)
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