Ok well im a begginer at C++ language, but i kinda wanted to learn more of the game parts of C++ and i dont know what the call that or anything in the game field becuase i dont want to spend my time making stupid programs that mean nothing to me... I dont want to get off track. learning things i dont need to in the C++ programing enviroment of game development and design. So id like some hinters/termology about C++ and game development, all so i kinda wanna know what other programming stuff has to go with making games in the serious game development. \n\nThanks a lot for ANY information you can provide me with that will help me for future, becuase i am taking programming serious so i can become a programmer or such for the future in game development and design. \n\nDont say "its so hard" and stuff like that i got a lot of time to live( hopefully ) so provide good answers please.
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Good for you, you're already ahead of most people who think they can sit down for a month and produce the next "Halo 2".  Game development is certainly not easy and requires a lot of blood sweat and tears.\n\nThat being said, here's what you'll need:\n\n- Multimedia library(s)\nThese libraries allow you, the developer to leverage the amazing power of those who have gone before you.  Instead of reinventing the wheel, you simply create your content and let the library deal with how it works.  Depending on which platform(s) you want to develop will help determine which library you go with.\n\n- Game engine\nThis will determine how components in your game will interact with each other.  It could include elements such as in-game physics, collision detection, character data, etc.\n\n- Game content\nThis comprises the majority of work for most games.  It could include a soundtrack, sound effects, artwork, videos, and storyline.  If you take a look at the credits for large games, you'll see that the number of programmers is usually much smaller than the number of artists.  There's a reason for that.
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I don't know to much about flash player but try c++ programing I like MS visual C++ it a very powerful language and used to develop most games.\n\nGood tutorial site>> http://nehe.gamedev.net/
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The quick answer is that you would know how to program in c++. I dont think most people would want to write that for you just to give an answer but you never know. \n\nTry using planetsourcecode and see if you can find something similar enough to modify...
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you can get alot of sites which offer a great deal of multiple type questions for C++, C and dbms.....i cannot say if the sites i am telling u satisfy u or not but still am telling u a few.\n1. collegeboard.com\n2. topITmedia.com\n3. faqden.com\n4. getbestinfo.com\nu can also use TURBOEXCEL.COM to write programs in C++\nthats wat i use and can recommend u upto my best.
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Sorry.... i guess ur question a lil tricky.... Well i am C++ prog and work on the VC++ platform...
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Well first of all, lets get out there that any really really good game maker is going to cost. They are game engines and take a lot of programming to make. \n\nOk, but for free there is one really good game maker that is more of a shareware that you can try for awhile and is like 30 dollars to get the pro version. It makes games much like Knight Online and Secondlife type of style.\n\nIt is called realm crafter and it even has a built in particle engine for special effects and everything. I have included a link to its download page and if you like it, you can eventually buy it. It is pretty cheap for a half decent game creator.\n\nSecondly, I have added links to screenshots of games that it has made using this tool.\n\nLastly, the other answerer is right with saying to learn C++ because that is the staple of real game development. If you are serious about breaking into that market, they will expect you to know C++ like the back of your hand.\n\nHope these links are what you needed! Enjoy!
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That really depends on how complex your game is and whether the game is 3d or 2d.  If you want to get down to the nitty gritty then you are looking at C++, Java, etc.  However, any more these days there are development frameworks that jumpstart the process.  For example, the Unreal Engine 3 is a whole game development platform which was used for building Gears of War (XBOX 360) I'm sure will likely be a PC title too.  These frameworks can be expensive, but some of the more basic ones can even be free.
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C/C++ are better learnt from books and websites - you really need the information written in front of you before it makes any sense. Once you've learnt the basics of a language it becomes a matter of looking things up as you need them - a video is useless for this task, unlike a book or a website which will have a quick and easy to use index.\n\nI wouldn't be suprised if such videos exist, but I doubt that they are of much use.\n\nRawlyn.
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Typically, games are designed in C++.  Sometimes only pure C.  Occasionally Java.  If you're considering a career in video game programming, I'd suggest picking up C first, then C++, not the other way around.  Mastering pointers in C helps you become a much more skilled programmer.  C++ gives you alternatives for when pointers frustrate you which can quickly develop into programming "crutches".
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Ah, c++ is a good language to learn. =) \n\nIf you download microsoft c++, it comes with tutorials, not very good ones. \n\nAnyway, here's an alright site.. http://www.cprogramming.com/\nHere's another site.. http://www.functionx.com/visualc/\n\nHope that helps.
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As for a programming language, C++ has been for many decades a good bet. Maybe there are more productive constructs in Ruby, Java, C#, Pearl, but you still can do things that are disallowed for those langs.\n\nBesides, in spite what they may say, every new operating system/component model/framework/initiative since the 1990s has been written mostly in C and C++, or at least to be programmed with C and C++.\n\nSo, nothing you can't do, nowhere you can't go with C++. As for the productivity part, if under Microsoft operating systems, then you have proprietary idioms that make .NET work with C++. If under other OSes, then you will always find ways to make scripts interact with C++ programmes.\n\nI took my BASIC programming course when I was 8. At the age of 20 I realized I would have been able to have so much more fun with computers if only I had chosen C++. I won't let that happen to my daughter!!!
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Well, If u ask me, I seggest u get away from VC++. Well, it's too confusing for nothing! I prefer using C++ and C#.net, I think C#.net is much more better than VC++ which can't give u anything special!\nBUT if u still wanna try learning VC++, I just know that the SAMS VC++ book sucks!... Don't try reading it!...\nGood luck ;)
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languages like c and cpp are very basic and can be mastered at any stage of time. At present it will probably be more difficult to grasp and after say 5 years, the same thing will take a day.\nWhts more important is devolopment of various other faculties, creativity and all.\nMy friends who virtually knew nothing about programming picked it up at later stages and are nowadays working with top software firms.\nHowever, each person is unique , if he feels inclined towards it, he should definitely go for it.\nhope it helps.\nRegards
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well, you don't need programming knowledge to write freeware games.  Go check out ScummVM at SourceForge (see source)\n\nIf you do want to learn a language, start with C.  Plenty of free compilers out there and it's not as hard as most would have you believe.\n\nJava is NOT a good suggestion.  It's hardly a revolution considering its age.  Furthermore, the only games I've ever seen written in Java are web-based.
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Hi, I am a Chess player (Elo 2400+) and a Computer programmer. GnuChess have C++ Freecode and is very strong.\n\nHave fun!
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Robert Lafore for the beginners.\nComplete Reference C++ for professional.
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just learning the basic C++ language will not give you a handle on creating software apps. usually creating applications requires you to have a good handle on programming language. it will also mostly require that you know some form of database (either SQL, Access and Oracle). You will also most probably be working in a team (very few software apps are made by locking a programmer in a room and letting him/her churn out code).