So what do I choose if I want to do that ?

WizKid · 2002-06-07T14:32:40

Hello. I''m new to this forum and I have some questions : 1.What language do I use if I want to create a strategy game for Windows ? Should it be Delphi or C++ ? 2.If it''s C++, should I actually use Visual C++ ? 3.If it''s Delphi, can I actually create a game with it ? I''ve been working in Delphi since 1998, it''s been a long time, but I still don''t see how you could create a professional game with it. I''ve made some attempts with 2d graphic tiles, first with GDI, then with DirectX via DelphiX, but I''m not at all convinced with its capabilities. Also, I never heard of a commercial game written in Delphi. Why is that ? Please help. 4.Since it''s my first game, should I commence directly with building a strategy game or should I start with some simpler games ? 5.Can I create a strategy game all by myself in a reasonable period of time(let''s say 3 months) ? The game should be, for example, a Colonisation clone. Can I do that ? Or should I get a partner (or more) ? Thank you, I hope I get lots and lots of replies, tons if that''s possible. Uuu...what does this button do ?

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Started by WizKid June 07, 2002 06:53 AM

12 comments, last by WizKid 22 years, 6 months ago

Methisto

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June 07, 2002 09:32 AM

Like other people said, start simple! Make a pong, tetris or a breakout clone.
I think that the best combination is C++ with an API, but if you want to use Delphi I have some articles for you. Check them out here

[edited by - Mephisto on June 7, 2002 10:34:20 AM]

davidsporn

126

June 07, 2002 09:54 AM

About VC++, There are some books that are bundled with an "introductory edition" of VC++ (Actually, I got mine with a magazine)
The only annoying thing is an alert box appearing when you launch your app telling you that you don''t have the right to distribute binaries created with this version.

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WizKid

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June 07, 2002 09:55 AM

Okay..so I''ve decided and it''s been 6 hours since my first post. That was quick, wasn''t it ? Well I guess I''ll work in Delphi and create Age of Empires III in just 1 month of programming. Simple, isn''t it ? I''d like to thank you all for posting..it''s been a real help.

Uuu...what does this button do ?

Uuu...what does this button do ?

Anonymous

June 07, 2002 02:32 PM

off topic, but when I first read the name "davidsporn" it looked like David''s Porn.. bet you get that all the time though.

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