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Started by Ravage Stride Sep 14, 1999 at 6:12 AM 8 replies 500+ views

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Sep 14, 1999 at 6:12 AM

Ok, after two years away from programming I am comming back. I am currently learning Visual C++ 6 and will then go onto DirectX.
I am currently learning VC++ from Beginning Visual C++ 6 by Ivor Horton and I am enjoying the book so far (until I reach windows programming I guess).
After which I am then going onto the book Inside DirectX 5 and Win32 Game Developer's Guide with DX3 (a bit out dated but is another source of info).
I am also currently reading Code Complete by MS Press.

What I really want to know is if this is a good path to take, is there anyother books to read, where should I go from here and am I doing anything wrong?

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Myopic Rhino

Sep 8, 1999 at 9:45 AM

I think you have selected some excellent books. The only one I would add is LaMothe's Windows Game Programming for Dummies. Inside DirectX is a better resource for DirectX, but it doesn't focus on making games like WGPFD does. Also, the Horton book I believe covers MFC, which is fine, but when you first start with DirectX, it will probably be easier to use straight Win32. WGPFD covers that too.

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Ravage Stride

Sep 11, 1999 at 4:10 PM

Thanks, the book is great!

runemaster

Aug 31, 2000 at 12:10 PM

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAHAAHAAAHAAAAA
Someday I''ll be a great Necromancer like Darkmage

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webspynner_99

Aug 31, 2000 at 12:40 PM

quote:
Original post by runemaster

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAHAAHAAAHAAAAA
Someday I''ll be a great Necromancer like Darkmage

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You idiot, a necromancer is someone that plays with dead people. Usually it''s applied to someone who has sex with dead bodies. You are a sick bastard. Stay away from me. why would you want to do something like that.

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MikeD

Aug 31, 2000 at 12:46 PM

Actually the sex with dead bodies thing is a necrophiliac.

Oops, how did I know such a thing....

Mike

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Gaiiden

Aug 31, 2000 at 1:49 PM

Getting BACK on TOPIC here (if it isn''t already dead).....

In addition to Windows Game Programming for Dummies, get LaMothe''s other book, "Tricks of the Windows Game Programming Gurus". It''s an awesome book that covers DirectX, AI, windows programming, and more. I can''t wait for his next book (Vol. 2) that covers 3D programming

Yeeha.

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runemaster

Aug 31, 2000 at 4:55 PM

you know I was just looking through old topics when I found this one and thought it was nice and well, since DarkMage is my idol

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runemaster

Aug 31, 2000 at 4:56 PM

If you''re interested in VB try Visual Basic Graphics Programming by Rod Stephens, published by Wiley.Very interesting, although not all that useful for games.

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