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Mari0mega Goomba Level: 9  Posts: 9/22 EXP: 2487 For next: 675 Since: 03-31-04 From: U.S.A. Since last post: 322 days Last activity: 102 days |
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| ...do you think that there is any other language I should learn first to smooth the way between Qbasic(ACK!) and C++? I want to do a program something along the lines of this game, except updated, and able to make your own items. (edited by Mari0mega on 09-05-04 08:16 AM) |
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Sokarhacd Ball and Chain Trooper Resistance is Futile You Will Be Assimilated Hab SoSlI' Quch Level: 61  Posts: 368/1757 EXP: 1799888 For next: 76708 Since: 03-15-04 Since last post: 6 days Last activity: 4 hours |
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| not really to smooth the way, but Visual Basic is easier then C++, and better then Qbasic...., and the link doesnt work. | |||
Dish Spiny Level: 38 Posts: 124/596 EXP: 355646 For next: 14801 Since: 03-15-04 From: Disch Since last post: 18 days Last activity: 18 days |
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| I highly recommend against VB or any "basic" language, as the overhead from being too high-level can really show when you try to do something as demanding as a game. Plus in VB, the main advantage of using a high level langauge (portability) is non-existant, since VB is Windows-only. VB would be easier for making a quick proggie, but if you're at all serious about programming, learning VB will probalby be more of a hinderance and slow you down. I would definatly recommend C or C++. There are several good, free compilers available (although they're somewhat awkward to understand and use when you're first starting). Plus, there's an insane amount of libraries available for C/C++ apps which can cover sound/music/graphics, as well as general program management. I recommend looking into SDL: http://www.libsdl.org as well as FMod: http://www.fmod.org SDL is a great library which handles basic management stuff (such as interaction with the OS, retrieving keyboard/joypad input, as well as a lot of graphic stuff). FMod is an ASTOUNDING library for simple, fast sound effect and music playback. And both are available for several platforms. If you write your program (properly) using them, it should be able to run on several different OSes (Linux, Mac, etc) rather than just on Windows. But yeah.... avoid VB like the plague. (edited by Disch on 09-05-04 07:44 PM) |
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