[Smart Boy]

Hi every 1,
i'm a beginner @ c++ , and I know how 2 programme diff. progrmms by using [Visual Basic c++]
but I don't know how 2 use the language 2 make a game!!
should I use another programme or what??
THNX ALOT

[Martyr2]

Well to start making games you could use VC++ like you are. Remember that games are just a bunch of graphics, pictures, sound etc. So you are going to need to use functions and graphics you make to put the game together. I would suggest you first write out what your games is on a piece of paper and how it all works. Write out all the details you could possibly think of with regards to how the game would work. What are the characters? What is the plot? What does it take place and when? How does money or an economy work? Stuff like that.

Once you got all that put together then you will have an idea of how you might want to layout the project. Then you can start coding. Use functions to draw on a background, perhaps draw some objects that a sprite can move around and write hit collision.

Do remember that a game can be an advanced project for someone just learning the language. So make sure you read up all you can on the language and during that reading you will see functions that you know you could use in your game.

If you want more resources on C++ like tutorials and such, you can check out the following thread:

Free ebooks here on DIC

Remember to take baby steps learning the language, develop a few small applications and build your way up to the game.

Enjoy!

[Smart Boy]

hello Martyr2,
thnx 4 ur reply.. it's help me of cours
but I want 2 know how 2 connect with the charecters (pics of my game) and c++
let say that I draw a pic1.jpg ..how I will name it & control it by c++??!!
my last line in c++ in programming was showing the programme in the dark screen of vb c++ !!
PLZ:
can u list 4 me the programs that I need 2 mak my 1stgame & the use of each of them??!!
sorry 4 bothering u ..and thnx alot

This post has been edited by Smart Boy: 11 October 2007 - 10:14 AM

[_net]

Dude whats with the PLZ, 2 or 4 how hard is it to type to or for.

You have a long way to go. C++ isn't a kiddie material.

[Smart Boy]

Hello net,
it's just (to) save the time ( for ) other things that are more important
and how hard (for ) you (to ) reply (to) my Question??!!

[Jrodan]

First off, Basic would be, by far, an easier language to program a game in. But C++ is still quite possible, if you don't mind spending some extra time. First off, are you planning on 2D or 3D? That will make a huge difference. Here are some websites that should help you deside:

http://www.riemers.n...eries1/tut1.php
//This is the best tutorial I have seen on DirectX C++ 3D game programming, although it does not go very far, it SHOULD get you start. This is probably the lengthiest way to program a game, but you *could* do anything you want (motion blur, HDR, etc).

http://alleg.sourceforge.net/
//For a less involved approach. I definatly recommend looking into it.

http://www.ultimateg...rogramming.com/
//I have not looked into OpenGl much or 2D programming, but this site has everything.

There are tons of way to program games, but not all are free, and there is a time-control corallation in programming methods. Little time = little control. (Ex: a map editor)

After reading through those websites you will probably know what you are looking for and what specific questions to ask.

[Smart Boy]

thnx jordan,
I will try 2 loook up @ these sites & i will tell u the result
thnx alot..

[Jrodan]

Sure, good luck! Here are a few other websites:

http://www.retrorema...hread.php?t=266
//Definately read this forum, it will describe many of your options.

http://www.freeprogr...es.com/cppgraph
http://www.google.co...gramming/Games/
http://msdn.microsof...cs_tut_1icz.asp
//You may be able to use these resources.