Switch or Not?

Why does Unity seem like the best option for your 2D game?

If you switch to C#, are you going to start from the console level again? Or jump a few steps straight to using a game engine?

My suggestion is keep with C++ and a use a simple 2D graphics library like SDL to start your game.

In particular I recommend using SDL 1.2 and following these great tutorials: http://lazyfoo.net/SDL_tutorials

Read the corresponding tutorial as you need it for your own game. After all, he best way of learning is by doing.

Why does Unity seem like the best option for your 2D game?
If you switch to C#, are you going to start from the console level again? Or jump a few steps straight to using a game engine?

My suggestion is keep with C++ and a use a simple 2D graphics library like SDL to start your game.

In particular I recommend using SDL 1.2 and following these great tutorials: http://lazyfoo.net/SDL_tutorials
Read the corresponding tutorial as you need it for your own game. After all, he best way of learning is by doing.

I haven't learnt much on classes because i realised the '~' key exists periodically on the computer i'm using.

I don't really understand what you mean by that, but personally i just do Alt + 126 for a '~'.

(Hold Alt then press 1, 2 and 6 :))

I haven't learnt much on classes because i realised the '~' key exists periodically on the computer i'm using.

I don't really understand what you mean by that, but personally i just do Alt + 126 for a '~'.
(Hold Alt then press 1, 2 and 6 :))

Not sure why you need a tilde so bad. Only thing I can think of is declaring destructors. No excuse not to start learning how to use classes. But also if all your symbols are switching how are you able to program anything??

But also if all your symbols are switching how are you able to program anything??

Surely thats your answer then.

#include <iostream>

int main(int argc, char* argv[])
{
  std::cout << "??-" << std::endl;
  return 0;
}

Unity 2d is a game engine and allows release for all platforms and from numerous posts seems easier

SDL does the same too

and to answer your question, in my opinion you should first finish learn c++. after that its only a small step to c# or other languages

If you're getting bored of C++ then it's probably because you're not creating anything that really motivates you. You've probably learned enough C++ to start making simple games, so I suggest picking up an API such as SDL. After becoming somewhat familiar with the basic operations of that API, start making simple games such as Tic-Tac-Toe, Pong, or Snake. Sure, there will be gaps in your knowledge as you create these games, but you can learn as you create. There is no need to learn absolutely every aspect of a programming language or API before you start making games.

All programming languages become boring eventually, because the user confuses their own lack of direction with a fault in the language (not that I'm accusing you of that in these circumstances). Except Brainfuck. I can't see how you'd ever get bored, because you'll never understand what is going on :)

If you're trying to produce a game, using an existing framework / engine will help you get there quicker. But if you're truly passionate then it's inevitable you'll one day take a step back and implement the same things for yourself, so it's where you start.

If you're getting bored of C++ then it's probably because you're not creating anything that really motivates you. You've probably learned enough C++ to start making simple games, so I suggest picking up an API such as SDL. Start making simple games such as Tic-Tac-Toe, Pong, or Snake.

Only 4 months, and you're 'bored'? Doesn't really bode well. What makes you think switching languages is the answer?

What makes you think switching languages is the answer?

I've made Tic-Tac-Toe more than 3 times (with and without arrays). I prefer directx to open .

In that case, it's time to move onto something bigger. Try something that takes place in real time, such as Snake or a shoot 'em up. After that, you might try making a simple platformer.

I've made Tic-Tac-Toe more than 3 times (with and without arrays). I prefer directx to open .

In that case, it's time to move onto something bigger. Try something that takes place in real time, such as Snake or a shoot 'em up. After that, you might try making a simple platformer.

In the console?

No, you'll need to start working with graphics. Select an API and learn some of its basic functions (creating a window, getting user input, drawing graphics, etc.) then start making simple graphical games with that API.

In the console?

No, you'll need to start working with graphics. Select an API and learn some of its basic functions (creating a window, getting user input, drawing graphics, etc.) then start making simple graphical games with that API.