luke Member Posts: 311 From: I use your computer as my second Linux box Registered: 10-30-2005 |
Ok, I am new here but this looks just like blitzcoder... well anyway the next game I am going to do will be something like a online galactic domination thingy.. you know what I mean?? I know how to do online, files and all the stuff necessary, but I have never actually sat down and designed a game before. right now my game will be structured like so: all planets and fleets will be in a type, all planets that meet a condition(ie within x number of pixels) will have a rout, which will consist of a type with a reference to whatever fleet is inside of it(a pointer to the type), and ill come up with a combat system that will occur when a fleet enters the same planet or rout of an enemy fleet. I will be using Blitz Basic, so no objects will be avaliable to me or easy pointers... btw: this is totally unrelated but I have Microsoft Visual Studio 200* with VB included, would it be possible for me to include a c++ compiler to the studio, and why does a IDE like studio cost so much money, I mean there are other IDEs out there for free that don't need four gosh darn cds to install! so what did I install with the studio aside from the IDE and Compiler? [This message has been edited by luke (edited October 30, 2005).] |
HanClinto Administrator Posts: 1828 From: Indiana Registered: 10-11-2004 |
Hi, Luke! First off, welcome to CCN! I haven't been on Blitzcoder much, but basically this is a place where Christians can get together and talk about lots of things, but generally the thing that most people have in common here is video game development (and often Christian game development). There are several people here who use Blitz extensively, so it sounds like you'll fit right in. Note: You don't have to be a Christian to hang out here, though most of the people are. However, we have several members in the community here who are of other religions, and while it flares up into debate from time to time, everyone is welcome here (as long as they realize this is a Christian forum). As far as what Visual Studio installs besides the compiler and the IDE... that's a good question. Other free IDEs such as SharpDevelop or Bloodshed DevC++ don't include nearly so much extra stuff -- they're pretty bare-bones IDEs. They leave documentation and tools up to 3rd parties. Anyways, glad to have you around! Respectfully, |
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luke Member Posts: 311 From: I use your computer as my second Linux box Registered: 10-30-2005 |
thanks Han, I recently discovered a (hopefully) good tutorial on OpenGL, and may instead do my project in C++ :))) but I am a christian and a coder.. I think it must be interesting when a muslim or whatever puts a post about how their religion is wright and ours is wrong or yada yada... but I have several jewish and morman friends so Im cool with that, ------------------ |
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HanClinto Administrator Posts: 1828 From: Indiana Registered: 10-11-2004 |
Okay, sounds great, Luke! Blessings on your C++/OpenGL adventures! --clint |
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luke Member Posts: 311 From: I use your computer as my second Linux box Registered: 10-30-2005 |
Thanks han, yeah, c++ is great took me awhile to figure out why classes were so important.. but man are graphics different than bb or what! well hopefully GL will be easier to understand than DX.. ------------------ |
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HanClinto Administrator Posts: 1828 From: Indiana Registered: 10-11-2004 |
I don't think raw OpenGL would be much easier to learn than raw DirectX -- if anything, I would think that DirectX would be easier than OpenGL (but I have very little experience in this area). There are several other people on this board who are much more qualified to answer you on this subject than I am. Cheers! --clint |
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luke Member Posts: 311 From: I use your computer as my second Linux box Registered: 10-30-2005 |
You refered to "Raw" dx/gl, are there libraries or whatever that put a layer of simplicity between you and dx/gl? ------------------ |
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HanClinto Administrator Posts: 1828 From: Indiana Registered: 10-11-2004 |
Yes, those are generally referred to as "graphics engines". One of the best sources for current information on what engines are available is Devmaster. http://www.devmaster.net/engines/ There, you can sort by features, by price, by development status, by programming language, whatever. It's pretty nice. Blitz3D is an example of a 3D engine -- and basically it puts a nice layer of abstraction between you and the underlying DX/OpenGL code. Good questions! Respectfully, |
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luke Member Posts: 311 From: I use your computer as my second Linux box Registered: 10-30-2005 |
gee I always thought that dx/gl were 3d engines themselves, but now I understand what hal really is, they are just a layer of abstraction between you and the hardware, gosh I just humbled myself when I think about those poor guys who write drivers in asm... ooooo pain ------------------ |
