1) Qualifactions do i need qualifactions in game devlopment/C++ to get a job in the industry or if i can prove you know the language and can show samples of my work will i be ok i really want to go to university to do the courses but thats not really a option also are these 3 books good to use if your a complete n00b in C++ <url>http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0735615535/202-1495744-8269440</url> http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0136291554/202-1495744-8269440 http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0201700735/qid=1031266852/sr=2-2/ref=sr_2_3_2/202-1495744-8269440 2) Level Design i dont know much about this but what is the best program to use for large outdoor maps 3) 3D modeling i know i need to learn this is some basic form to create models/objects etc but do you think its worth me learning it in great depth if yes would you recommend these books http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1556228155/ref=cm_mp_wli_/202-1495744-8269440 http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0735709459/ref=cm_mp_wli_/202-1495744-8269440 <SPAN CLASS=editedby>[edited by - Sem &#111;n September 5, 2002 7:28:14 PM]</SPAN>

None of those C++ books are beginner books. I think only one of them will actually teach you C++ (The C++ Programming Language), and that one is very advanced stuff.

Try SAMS Teach Yourself C++ in 21 Days . It''s a great beginner book.