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Carbonus Goldensword

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Starting Programming
« on: July 08, 2013, 06:55:19 pm »
Hi people, I want to start programing ( to make rogue like games, with ASCII, etc.. just like DF), I don't know any language but i'm interested in C/C++, do you know any good site that teach these languages ( focus on game making), thank you guys! ::)
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WanderingKid

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Re: Starting Programming
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2013, 09:01:39 pm »
If you're going to dive into modern game making, headfirst, I would recommend you start with a pre-built engine to get your head wrapped around the billion concepts you're be learning.  Unity is a free engine (until you make a certain amount of profit off your game) and comes nearly complete.  I recommend starting there.
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ORCACommander

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Re: Starting Programming
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2013, 10:36:21 am »
ya there are a lot of free game sdk's out there. there if you are just doing this as hobby i do not recommend doing what i did and spend 50 grand on an education on making games :P

I am more familiar with Unreal Development kit. I am not sure how either this one or unit will be for random generation
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vanatteveldt

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Re: Starting Programming
« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2013, 02:09:56 pm »
If you want to learn programming in order to make games, do as they say.

If you want to make games in order to learn programming, I would guess it is best to avoid high level engines but I've never used them

You should take a look at python and the pygame, it is much easier to learn than C and will get you tangible results quicker.
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