well hello everyone I am new here, am really interested in game development , know c/c++ well java/VB to some extent could anyone redirect me to a good starting pt im making basic games(I do know that I cant make DOOm 3 or even a basic 2D game overnight).The problem with me is that i have a 56 k modem and do not have the direct x sdk (if it is really reqd I can try to get it).