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Morphsis

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« on: December 13, 2012, 02:08:52 pm »
Hello everyone.

First i would like to say that i'm here because i'm inspired of what a good programmer can do, or a bunch of programmers, if they want to make a really good game which is not about graphics, but about gameplay !

So, i would like to start learning how to do such things.
My question for you is : what language should i start learning ? I'm currently studying C++ at school, but you know, we don't do that much ... that's why i want to start learning on my own. So should i keep learning C++, or should i start with another programming language ? Where should i look first, what should i know first, is there anyone who knows a good book or site about that specific programming language ? Anyway, any information is apriciated.

Message for the developers of Dwarft Fortress : Keep up the good work, you're fantastic ! :)

Thanks, and sorry if i posted on the wrong place ... Also excuse my english, it's not my main language
« Last Edit: December 13, 2012, 02:12:54 pm by Morphsis »
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miauw62

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Re: Programming
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2012, 02:12:30 pm »
DF is made by one person, toady one (advised by Threetoe), and we already have a programming thread.
Two actually, one for newbies help in creative projects, and one here for discussion.
Your English is pretty good. Oh, and this thread is in the wrong place. Move it to life advice. You can do that yourself. Look for move/lock buttons at the top/bottom.
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Re: Programming
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2012, 02:12:51 pm »
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Re: Programming
« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2012, 02:21:53 pm »
Quote from: miauw62 on December 13, 2012, 02:12:30 pm
DF is made by one person, toady one (advised by Threetoe), and we already have a programming thread.
Two actually, one for newbies help in creative projects, and one here for discussion.
Your English is pretty good. Oh, and this thread is in the wrong place. Move it to life advice. You can do that yourself. Look for move/lock buttons at the top/bottom.

Thanks, done :)

@Flying Dice : I'll look there too :)
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Re: Programming
« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2012, 02:38:47 pm »
If you are looking to make a roguelike, here is an excellent tutorial for python:  http://roguebasin.roguelikedevelopment.org/index.php?title=Complete_Roguelike_Tutorial,_using_python%2Blibtcod

It'll give you an idea of how things are put together, which you can probably use for other types of games.
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Re: Programming
« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2012, 03:07:25 pm »
Oh, that reminds me, we have a roguelike developement megathread in other games. May be worth checking out.
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Re: Programming
« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2012, 09:24:56 am »
Quote from: Morphsis on December 13, 2012, 02:08:52 pm
Hello everyone.

First i would like to say that i'm here because i'm inspired of what a good programmer can do, or a bunch of programmers, if they want to make a really good game which is not about graphics, but about gameplay !

So, i would like to start learning how to do such things.
My question for you is : what language should i start learning ? I'm currently studying C++ at school, but you know, we don't do that much ... that's why i want to start learning on my own. So should i keep learning C++, or should i start with another programming language ? Where should i look first, what should i know first, is there anyone who knows a good book or site about that specific programming language ? Anyway, any information is apriciated.

Message for the developers of Dwarft Fortress : Keep up the good work, you're fantastic ! :)

Thanks, and sorry if i posted on the wrong place ... Also excuse my english, it's not my main language

Python is good, especially if you have not so much experience....for a big project I can recommend .NET/Mono and C#...the IDEs are free (also the express edition of Visual Studio) and the language is really powerful, much more than Java.
I've developed several years in my job in both languages to judge this.
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