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Started by NimbleSpeed May 22, 2008 at 6:46 PM 2 replies 650+ views

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May 22, 2008 at 6:46 PM

i am just starting out i was wonding if i should go straight to counsel making or if i should do something else first. if i did do counsel should i start with somethning that has an emultors on the computer? tools/ help if u suggest something plz? i only want to start by making simple 2d games. where should i start, what should i master/ know for basic game making?

superpig

May 22, 2008 at 6:55 PM

For making simple 2D games, I'd recommend Game Maker 7. It involves a minimal amount of programming, allowing you to quickly explore the other important parts that make up a game - art, sound, design, etc.

Longer term, if you want to develop for a console, I'd recommend learning the C# language and then using the XNA Framework to develop a game for the Xbox 360.

deadstar

May 22, 2008 at 7:00 PM

I'd highly recommend you start with 2D games for the PC. Less than that even, maybe a text-based adventure if you've just started programming.

Do you already have a language in mind?

To break into console programming, it might be worthwhile looking at either homebrew toolkits, or Microsoft's XNA.

Hodgman

May 22, 2008 at 7:23 PM

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Original post by NimbleSpeed
if i did do counsel should i start with somethning that has an emultors on the computer? tools/ help if u suggest something plz?

By "counsel", do you mean game-consoles like the SNES/PlayStation/XBox?

If so, then programming for them is far more advanced than just sticking to your PC until you've learned the ropes. If you haven't done any programming before, then start with text-only games. Then go to 2D once you're comfortable with coding.

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