I got some questions. 1. What should i use for a language? 2. How do i make a First Person Shooter/Strategy Game? 3. Where could i find a proggraming tutor? Note: I want my new game to be 3d Go 4 it!

If you are new to programming and you want 3D, I suggest Blitz3D.

I would suggest not to start here

I would suggest you do start here

Trying is the first step towards failure.

Edited by - ragonastick on January 15, 2002 3:51:19 AM

where do i buy Blitz3d or those other 3d game dev stuffs?

Go 4 it!

also, what if i have directx7 already?
can i program in it right now?

also, what if i have directx7 already?
can i program in it right now?

quote: Original post by Ion_blaster
I got some questions.

1. What should i use for a language?
2. How do i make a First Person Shooter/Strategy Game?
3. Where could i find a proggraming tutor?

Note: I want my new game to be 3d

Go 4 it!

Ok, I´m not that experienced, but maybe I can help you.

1. I recommend you learn C first and then C++, most people here use them. The book I used to learn C was a very good one but I´m afraid it is in Spanish. So maybe you should check the books recommended in this site. For C++ try to get Sams Teach Yourself C++ in 21 Days by Liberty.

2. When you have a good grasp on C/C++ you can learn DirectX or OpenGL and make your game using one of those (or maybe combining them. ie. OpenGL for 3D graphics and DirectX for input and sound). Please, don´t ask which one is better, search for some old posts about the subject and read them.

3. By programming tutor do you actually mean a person that can teach you how to program? I don´t know then.

Good luck!!

i lately saw some "How to program" books at the book store and i mainly saw the "Windows Art of proggraming" book. do you reccomend it?

and yes, i mean a tutor as in a math tutor or history tutor.

Go 4 it!

I suggest you dont learn C before C++ if u have the sole intent to make games. Also it seems ur asking the wrong questions to start. I believe u wish to obtain microsoft visual C++ and a book such as Sams to teach urself C++ in a reasonable length of time, practice makes permanent. start small btw, i started with a textbased game when i was 9, i know alot of ppl fire into graphics but i dont recommend it.

I have yet to find a better, more informative beginner C++ programming book than "C++ How to Program" 3rd Ed. by the Dietels. Goodluck!

Justin