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What's so hard about breakout? That was one of the first programs I ever wrote and it took only about 512 bytes, including 256 bytes video memory.
I'm invincible, I can't be vinced
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Not hard, just harder than it looks. Suddenly there's render loops and input polling and timing issues, tick tack toe sudoku or Binary Puzzle doesn't have that.
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True, but they are simple GUI applications. He might just as well try to do the typical calculator exercise. As you say, a program that is not driven by a GUI and its events is a very different beast. He will have to learn some new things, but that's what the whole idea should be about. If he did not insist on using Java, I would suggest that he takes a look at XNA. There he will get everything he may need served on a silver plate and there are enough articles on what to do with them.
I'm invincible, I can't be vinced
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Yes he did suggest tick tack toe himself though, so I didn't think it was critical that it was a "gameloop" type game.
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I think it's the biggest mistake of all to aim too low. Then, if you succeed, you still are not much smarter than before. At least you have learned something when you go for a little bit more, even when you fail.
I'm invincible, I can't be vinced
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This is helpful (and obvious). I don't know why. I guess I have had too much (WAY) too much going on. Just start doing it is pretty vague though.
I would need to have all libraries installed, know how to do that, etc. there's a lot of steps.
I do look forward to this project though.
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johtnkucz wrote: I would need to have all libraries installed, know how to do that, etc. there's a lot of steps.
Well that's exactly what I didn't mean. Instead of preparing, just start. Then when you need something, you will know what it is exactly that you need - it's kind of hard to anticipate that if it's your first time.
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Working on a new project that we are looking at doing as a PBBG - a Persistent Browser-Based Game. This would be similar to games such as Ikariam.
Looking for:
1. Developers that have experience in this area.
2. Business-focused template that outlines the key areas that we should be considering in game development (eg. Game Summary, Multi-player Considerations, Real-time Considerations, Dev Tools, etc.)
3. Recommendations for game engines or other dev tools.
Thanks,
C
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New game launching in the Texas Hold'em poker vertical and need a stand-alone app to sit on a PC for establishing initial odds and scoring hands post flop. If any interest or knowledge of avilable resource, please let me know. Thanks..R OB1
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I would like to find a good way to learn 3d graphics at a slow(ish) pace. I did a opengl class in college and everything seemed to go fine. I am not good with opengl at all, but I passed the class (funny how that can happen....).
I have been scouring the interwebz for places to learn 3d graphics, specifically because I am excited about games for my hobby. I'm making a 2d game with tile maps and stuff in java, and have done blitting and things for 2d in c++/sdl, but I would like to make a 3d game eventually.
It's worth noting that I am basically retarted at 3d math, which is where I lose some of the tutorials/books. I can do basic geometry and intermediate algebra easily enough. I need a resource that can walk me through from that point.
Doesn't really matter what language. I'd like to stay away from lots of additions , or specific stuff (like xna, direct3d). If it's specific I'd rather it be linux targetted. I do have a windows box that I can use if necessary though, so I'm not even flat stuck on that point. Using the high level stuff to obscure it is ok, but not until after I understand it and can do it without them.
Can anyone point me in the right direction, or recommend some current books to buy?
If not , I will also be looking for a program (like ALEX) that can help me become stronger at mathematics without going back to the local college. I use linux though, so ALEX isn't always the best to learn from. I don't mind the fees with the program, but compatibility was an issue.
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This[^] book is a good start for getting into 3D Math related to Games (as the name suggests).
Didn't know about this before, but the book homepage[^] seems interesting too.
For a very basic intro check this article[^] on Gamedev. Other articles on gamedev are very good too to take you forward.
I hope this helps
"It was when I found out I could make mistakes that I knew I was on to something."
-Ornette Coleman
"Philosophy is a study that lets us be unhappy more intelligently."
-Anon.
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This book looks very promising. I've only skimmed it since I'm at work, but it looks like exactly what I need.
Thanks!
--edit--
Skimmed meaning what I could get by the amazon preview 
-- end edit--
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Hey All,
I am an experienced C++ programmer. But haven't begin my journey in game programming. Any other developers out there to collaborate with me for developing a C++ game.
Well with a small story-line
We will use the following:
Panda3d Library.[^]
Boost Library[^]
Blender 3d[^]
Please let me know.
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Hey Bro! I currently am working on levels and a story for a RPG quest type game. I am not the best programmer but I can design levels very nicely.
Please contact me VIA e-mail.
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Hi
I'm very interested in game programming but like you haven't done much in this space. Currently working on a HTML5 game.
I'm new to this field and do not have experience on the libraries you mentioned but would be interested to chip in some work by stealing some time here and there.
Imagination is the one weapon in the war against reality!!!
aniruddhaloya.blogspot.com
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Hi guys,
There is a new sensor ball, called "Blobo". The link of the product is below:
http://www.blobo.co.uk/[^]
Its SDK is free. Now I am trying to develop an application with it. There two versions of Blobo SDK. The one I use is for Win32 SDK. According to the SDK comments, it is said that I can connect to three blobos at the same time. So I am trying to connect two blobos. However it seems that connection becomes very unstable when I try to connect to more than one Blobo.
Does any one here happen to develop any applications with Blobo? Do you have similar questions like mine? I really want to find some people to discuss the Blobo development together.
all best wishes,
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can we make a 3d game in vb.net
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It is possible to make a game in VB.NET, yes. As to whether you could, I don't know your skills level, your background, so I couldn't possibly comment.
If you want to program games with .NET, a good place to start is Microsoft XNA.
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And he also does not really need our permission, so he may proceed 
Edit: Why does the question, together with mentioning VB, let me expect horrible things?
And from the clouds a mighty voice spoke:
"Smile and be happy, for it could come worse!"
And I smiled and was happy
And it came worse.
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Is there really any difference in the XNA framework between C# and VB ?
When I was a coder, we worked on algorithms. Today, we memorize APIs for countless libraries — those libraries have the algorithms - Eric Allman
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No. The framework is the same, as always. It's just that I don't like VB. Not the least.
And from the clouds a mighty voice spoke:
"Smile and be happy, for it could come worse!"
And I smiled and was happy
And it came worse.
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if you download the Windows Phone SDK 7.1, that contains Visual Studio Express 2010 for Windows phones, there is a default template vb.net to create games with xna (windows phone, windows form, xbox and zune) ... the great thing is that with vb.net 2008 was not allowed to use the contentpipe (to facilitate access to images, sounds, etc.), was only allowed in C#, is now allowed also in vb.net 2010. it seems that Microsoft has finally woken up.
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Hi.
I want to develop in an embedded system. It's OS dos not support any graphic API and functions except SetPixel for developer.
I need to use some standard font for text drawing.
If you have any idea to do that, please share with me.
Thanks very much.
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Hello
Codersky Magazine ( software press poland) would like to propose you to write an article about Game Developement for our magazine. the topic can be chosen by you , you can tell readers about ur past experience .
The article should consist of 3500 words + 5 graphics and should be written in next 2 weeks.
We offer you own publication in our magazine and free advertisement.
Please let me know if you are interested in contribution.
Kind regards
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maia.mekvabishvili@software.com.pl
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