[cbrawl]

modi123_1, on 26 January 2012 - 03:36 PM, said:

Sooooooooo.. how's the project going? Where can I read up on what is going on?

The wiki link is here. So far we've done some console projects including tictactoe. We're currently trying to learn more about objects, classes, pointers and references

The mIRC channel is on the gamesurge server and the channel is #projectl2c.

Our next project is going to be a simple Dungeon Crawler in console application. We just want a character that can move and when it moves into the space that a monster occupies it defeats that monster. The challenges we've encountered so far are:
- How to move the character in console without reprinting the board manually all the time

The lengend for the game is:
player = 1
walls = *
monsters = M
Boss = B (when boss dies game ends)

Sample Map Style
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*1*** M *
* *** ** *
* *** ** *
* M **B*
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[modi123_1]

Made any progress? It's been quiet since the 19th of last month on your wikispaces.

[darek9576]

It's been more than 6 months. Any progress made?

Spoiler

Please dont lock it.

[shammancer]

Computer has not been stable at all so it is hard to get into anything.

[cbrawl]

darek9576, on 20 September 2012 - 10:36 AM, said:

It's been more than 6 months. Any progress made?

Spoiler

Please dont lock it.

I've actually taken programming more seriously and am in school since last winter for a programming diploma. So between that and working full time it's been hard to code on the side. Moreover, I still stay in contact with waleed on MSN but our limitation has been implementing graphics into programs. Eventually I'll probably take some course on this part so I can contribute more to this project. However, I'm still interested in continually learning through this group and establish contacts through it so if anyone is interested you can follow a series of programming projects that becoming progressively harder. I will also be posting monthly projects to be completed that are more in depth than the intro projects. All this information can be found at Project Learn 2 Code.

I need to know and be able to contact you if your interested in this project. Chances are we won't be getting into any sort of game dev for a while but it's important to learn the basics of coding first.

[zehawk]

Well, I may be what this team needs. You don't know me, I'm sure of it. So let me give you a small introduction.

I'm a Junior taking higher level math courses, I know OpenGL and C++. I developed a 3D game library that is still growing(It is kind of simple too, but I can expand on it.) I developed a 3D game in C++ and nothing more than C++, have a dedicated musician, AND on top of that, my library supports input with mouse, form creation, graphics handling. I have a lot on my reputation. To see my current project, you can see my game LerriaC on youtube. Just look for my channel, zehawk1. I know OpenGL, how to add audio, input/output, file saving, and graphics(I just said I know OpenGL). I'd like to be lead coder if you don't mind. I'd like to get a response from you at zehawkinc@gmail.com

[shammancer]

@zehawk: Could we see the game you programmed?

This post has been edited by shammancer: 12 November 2012 - 07:06 PM

[zehawk]

thats the most recent video of the game, although I added some since i uploaded that.

This post has been edited by modi123_1: 12 November 2012 - 09:09 PM

[cbrawl]

thanks for your interest in this project zehawk. The two things we need from a mentor is to look over the code for our projects and see where improvements could be made and to give some insight on the things you mentioned like adding audio and graphic input to the game. Please let us know where we can start. If you could message me with a contact that would be appreciated.

Shammancer, it would be nice to have a way to know when your online to communicate as well. If you have gtalk, MSN messenger or any other form of instant communication message me. That goes for anyone interested in progressing through our projects. Furthermore, when you complete a project let me know so we can add your name to the completed section on the wiki

ProjectL2C wiki

[shammancer]

Sorry I use Skype and I an on Libertree, sometimes I go on msn but not often. Why not find an irc channel?

edit: typos

This post has been edited by shammancer: 13 November 2012 - 03:13 PM

[cbrawl]

shammancer, on 13 November 2012 - 09:16 AM, said:

Sorry I use Skype and I an on Libertree, sometimes I go on msn but not often. Why noy fins an irc channel?

I know how to use IRC but I find people don't really go on that often. The whole point of it is to be able to keep contact so that everyone can stay interested.

[no2pencil]

We have a channel on efnet : #dreamincode

[shammancer]

@cbrawl: Well I lounge around on freenode a lot. It depends on the person.

[shammancer]

Also I would like to add my time is very limited. I am working on my last year of higschool, a piano exam and my black belt for taekwondo.

My point instead of making a bunch of small seperate apps why not start on working on the games now. We can identify what type of game we want to make if it is zehawk's lerriac or something else. Then we figure out different parts of the game and we work on those.

Example we want to learn classes one week we make a block class. The next week someone is interested in making containers we start on maps etc...

[zehawk]

I agree with shammancer. We need not practice making tic tac toe. Quite contrary to common belief, making a tic tac toe game will not help you in the long run, unless you are learning how to use an API or language. As for C++, I truly believe that it only takes MAYBE two or three weeks to learn it to the point you can make games in. Maybe not effectively, but even I'm still learning.

As for making the games, I'd be interested in being a mentor. It would help me get involved, and I actually like being in control. The added benefit it I KNOW how to use OpenGL and WINAPI(both are to a degree). I KNOW how to add sound. I have developed and am still developing a 3D library for us to easily use, no knowledge is required for you guys to start making 3D applications.

The only issue is that it is still early, and it does take a little learning to use. Nothing compared to OpenGL however.

Contacts:
Skype: zehawk123
Gmail: zehawkinc@gmail.com
Youtube: (Has some C++ tutorials on there) zehawk1
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