Dear all,

I need some advice on Game Programming. I am obviously new in this area, and I would like to know which programming genre I should pursue to make my idea works, whether visual basic, java, or c++?

Basically, I would like to convert the traditional Table-top Role-Playing Game, such as AD&D to be made playable online, so that players need not go through the hassel to meet up.

In other words, the game itself is not graphic intensive. However, it would require a database storing the game mechanics. At the same time, the program will act as a chat genre where the game master and players can talk with each other. On top of this, a random dice generation program to determine each roll. the result is then computed based on inidvidual players' profile to determine the result of one's action.

In general, it is something like mud, except that it is not preprogrammed, and the game master as the power to elect monsters as opponent from the programmed datadbased.

(Optional) If possible, a simple map showing the area and the positioning of character would be great.

Based on the above requirement, please advise me which programming genre will be best to have the work done?

The best language for something like this I think is C++. Why you ask? Well C++ serves as a solid foundation for a lot of other game making engines and programs. The basics you learn in the language and the lower level mechanics of object oriented programming will take you really far for when your games get more sophisticated.

I find that C++ will help you understand more of the higher level concepts when you get to them and when an example shows you how to build a tree object, you will know most of the code from your experience in C++.

I would start with getting a nice solid C++ book from the bookstore and maybe a games programming book which will show you some of the math behind the games. Together you can figure out how to build a sword and how it should react when it hits armor versus that peasant you slain over in the next village. How dare they worship the mortal enemy!

C++ will help you jump into things like C#, Java, and understand some concepts in OpenGL, Torque, and DirectX.

Hope this helps!

This post has been edited by Martyr2: 31 Jul, 2007 - 10:53 AM