Hello guys,

I know there are already a lot of topic's just like this, but i can really use some personal advise.

I am a beginner and i have not very much experience with programming and game engines (almost none).

I know it will be a hard task, but as my first game i want to make a FPS. I dont know if its a good idea,

but i want and can to learn programming first (partly while making the game). My questions are: do you think its possible to do this. If not: whats a better idea to do it,

which programming language is usefull (and if its possible: do you know a good book or something to learn that language). And which engine should i use if i make it to learn a language. And maybe: do you know any good book or anything else to learn this?

I hope you can help me and thanks for your help.

While it's possible, i wouldn't recommend doing a FPS as your first game, especialy since you say you've got little experience with programming.

You need to take bite-size task.

Start with small project like Tic-Tac-Toe or Pong and work your way up from there. It will take many years for you to be confortable with a single programming language.

Many thanks everyone, but could you please maybe tell me wich language i should learn and maybe a good website, book, method, etc to learn thuis too?

If your ultimate goal is to make a 3D FPS, i would pick C++ and DirectX / OpenGL. You need a OOP language for 3D and C++ is already largely used in the gaming industry.

Thoses are the reasons i would pick C++. Be warned though, C++ is a magnificent beast.

For learning, http://www.learncpp.com/ is a good place to start. For book, http://www.gamedev.net/page/books/index.html/_/technical/general-programming/beginning-c-through-game-programming-r1400 seems to have good reviews. I did not read it myself. Maybe it be better to search google for more reviews.

many thanks again :D

I'm not going to go so far as to say he shouldn't make a FPS, but I would only make one if:

1. You are using the Unreal Engine 4 or even Unity. Not just making everything from scratch.
2. You have a solid grasp of what goes into a game.
3. You have a 3d modeler or know 3d modeling.

Otherwise, take these guys' advice.