Where do i start , i have no c++ game programing expirience but i understand how c++ works , i have expirience in flash actio script and i was told that it all pretty much operates in the same way . What i have worked on are tile based games. What i am interested in is how to make tilebased games in c++, but i dont know where to start. I want to learn c++ because it will enhance my games eg scrolling. If anyone has any experience in this area could you please help ThankS in AdvancE [-hooligan-]

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To program with C++ you''ll need a compiler. A nice IDE is always helpful too. Bloodshed.net has both in the Dev-C++ package. You also should get a book. Sams Teach Yourself C++ In 24 Hours is a good choice.

Do not expect to code tilebased games in C++ anytime soon. Also, you can code a decent tilebased game in another language such as Visual Basic (if you have a budget of $0 then VB is definately not the way to go). With C++, you''ll be doing a lot of consol before you move into Windows. Dont get discouraged though, you can still make games in the consol, nothing is wrong with text based games/programs, I''m just making sure that you realize that you wont be making Quake a few weeks after you start learning.


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Thanks for the word of advice Invader X ,
I already have Sams Teach Yourself C++ In 24 Hours , had it for a while but never really got stuck into it as much as i should have. I have learned flash actionscript for back to front and inside out , is C++ the same in the way of code structure?

PS (Where are some simple tutorials ofr basic games like guess the number and things like that ) Games programing not " Hello world tutorials everytime i see someone ask for tutorials for game programing thats the reply " try the hello world tut to start you off

I have the book the compiler and require the teacher anyone?

Thanks for the word of advice Invader X ,
I already have Sams Teach Yourself C++ In 24 Hours , had it for a while but never really got stuck into it as much as i should have. I have learned flash actionscript for back to front and inside out , is C++ the same in the way of code structure?

PS (Where are some simple tutorials ofr basic games like guess the number and things like that ) Games programing not " Hello world tutorials everytime i see someone ask for tutorials for game programing thats the reply " try the hello world tut to start you off

I have the book the compiler and require the teacher anyone?

Also a few questions (What progams are used to make a game 2d mind you "

Eg a compilor , DirectX(not that i know what this does)

Ignore the first post for some reason it posted some of it twice

Here is a forum that shows you how to make a tetris game, step by step.

Another good book to get is Tricks of the Windows Game Programming Gurus, 2nd Edition. This will show you the guts of how a game operates and teach you some DirectX while your at it. Don''t be put off by the fact that it teaches DirectDraw. The important thing is to get the basics of Windows and game programming going. From there you can learn other APIs as you go.

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Make it work.
Make it fast.

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If you don''t know C++, that tutorial forum and Tricks of the Windows Game Programming Gurus aren''t going to help you. As much as you don''t want to, you have to start off small. If you can''t write a hello world app there is no way you''ll be able to write a game. Read the book you got first (and understand it), make some console programs on your own, and then worry about making games. If C++ seems too much for you, you could always try an easier language.

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Thanks for the word of advice Invader X ,
I already have Sams Teach Yourself C++ In 24 Hours , had it for a while but never really got stuck into it as much as i should have. I have learned flash actionscript for back to front and inside out , is C++ the same in the way of code structure?

You need to stick with it. If you dont then you cant expect to learn anything even if you had a teacher. And as for Actionscript, although I''ve never done anything with Flash I''m going to make a guess that it is not like C++ in way of code and structure.


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Hey yanno another great IDE is Visual C++ 6

Thanks guys