CPUFreak91 Member Posts: 2337 From: Registered: 02-01-2005 |
I just thought... Realm and other newbie programmers (no offense I'm one too still) could use a mentor. I hooked up with graynod and he's been a great help... so here's my suggestion.. those who are experienced programmers (your definition of expereinced) could post your languages and skills and the newbie's could hook up with you (after a PM or two). You experienced programmers don't have to be full time mentors, graynod would reply to one or two questions I had and let me know what was going on in his programming life... like right now he's working at VCU on a geneteics algorithim.
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HanClinto Administrator Posts: 1828 From: Indiana Registered: 10-11-2004 |
Hrm, interesting idea. I like the sound of it, and I may be interested in either being a mentor, or being a mentee. I've been programming for around 16 years, and have experience in most C-ish languages (C/C++/C#/Delphi/Pascal), as well as a little Assembler and other things. One of my large interests is using computing in missions, and for the past 2 1/2 years I've been at a missions group as a computer programmer. I'm interested in becoming a better software engineer (how to design better systems), and how to really reach the full potential that God has blessed me with. --clint ------------------ |
Realm Master Member Posts: 1971 From: USA Registered: 05-15-2005 |
need... mentor.... not... enought.... cash... for... books.... acutally, you know what i really need? A COMPUTER!!!!! >  gaa! yes, i would LOVE a mentor, it would help a whole lot! but they'd have to wait untill i fix my current comptuer, or i buy a new one. which comptuer is a good computer for programming, and what are some good 3d graphics cards? (I need a graphics card either way...) ------------------ Blessed are those who show mercy. Blessed are those who suffer for doing what is right. |
crazyishone Member Posts: 1685 From: Registered: 08-25-2004 |
HAHA RM! by the time you start to build your new compy, a new graphics card will be top dog. ITs sick how fast new ones come out. Either way, i recommend one of the newer incarnations of the ATI Radeon series. (some people say nVidia, but eh, its one of those "vs." things.) i will be building a new computer this......january i believe. ------------------ |
firemaker103 Member Posts: 643 From: Registered: 07-13-2005 |
would I classify as a mentor(for blitz2d and 3d)? ------------------ |
en972 Member Posts: 562 From: NOT TELLING! Registered: 08-27-2004 |
ArchAngel is my mentor *throws up rawkfist* I need to get him to help me out with java...haha ------------------ |
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Lava Member Posts: 1905 From: Registered: 01-26-2005 |
I just got an ATI Radeon 9250, and it work's great. I heard NiVidia are the best, but at the same time they are the most expensive. But if you buy a new computer but want good graphics, don't get a computer with an intergrated video card (Intel), buy a 3rd party graphics card yourself, or just get a computer that comes with a 3rd party graphics card. ------------------ |
HeardTheWord Member Posts: 224 From: Des Moines, IA Registered: 08-16-2004 |
I am well versed in C++/C#. I have also used Java, COBOL, Assembler, and CICS. If you don't want to learn a language for mainframes then exclude COBOL and CICS from that list. I would challenge even the newer programmers to start teaching other people. By teaching others you actually learn more yourself! This is a great idea CPUFreak! |
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CPUFreak91 Member Posts: 2337 From: Registered: 02-01-2005 |
quote: I could use a Java mentor... could i hook up with you HeardTheWord? Graynod isn't to keen on java and I need to learn java for an AP course... Ok. I'm up for mentoring... Python only. Thanks Oh BTW my email is cpu.crazy with the @ symbol then the text gmail.com Realm, get a Radeon Xstasy 9500 (or higher) they're fairly inexpenive. Also get an AMD CPU and posibly a MSI motherboard (they're good too). Here's some links: if you can't get your comp working... (if you do at least get XP on it!!!!) ------------------ [This message has been edited by CPUFreak91 (edited September 16, 2005).] |
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CPUFreak91 Member Posts: 2337 From: Registered: 02-01-2005 |
quote: Yes. If you know it and feel like it. It's not really that hard... unless you get a tough question. That's the time to hang out at devhed forums. ------------------ |
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crazyishone Member Posts: 1685 From: Registered: 08-25-2004 |
lava, about nVidia being better than ATI, its one of those "things". like linux and microsfot (or mac). also, why did you buy a Radeon 9250s? thats.....old. if it was the cash you had in mind, i woulda gone with eBaying it, despite the obvious dangers there. ------------------ |
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CPUFreak91 Member Posts: 2337 From: Registered: 02-01-2005 |
quote: Look for legititmet (is that right?) ebay stores. I bought a brand new undamaged CoDUO game from an ebay store. About the Radeon 9200+'s Don't insulf them! I have a Radeon Xstasy 9200SE!!! ------------------ |
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en972 Member Posts: 562 From: NOT TELLING! Registered: 08-27-2004 |
CPU freak check your e mail  ------------------ |
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Lava Member Posts: 1905 From: Registered: 01-26-2005 |
Yes it was cash reasons, I didn't really care about if it was new or old, I just wanted a cheap card that did the job, though my dad using eBay alot, I still wanted to be safe when buying computer hardware. Even if NiVidia isn't or is better, they are more expensive than ATI's cards. ------------------ |
c0oL l33tZ Member Posts: 26 From: Registered: 09-15-2005 |
[This message has been edited by c0ol l33tZ (edited September 16, 2005).] |
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en972 Member Posts: 562 From: NOT TELLING! Registered: 08-27-2004 |
SPAM! ------------------ |
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CPUFreak91 Member Posts: 2337 From: Registered: 02-01-2005 |
Oh here's another tip: Mentees: Mentors: ------------------ |
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firemaker103 Member Posts: 643 From: Registered: 07-13-2005 |
so ....yah..... But it is not like I can make a MMORPGRTSFPS! ------------------ |
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CPUFreak91 Member Posts: 2337 From: Registered: 02-01-2005 |
I'm can't do GUI very well... hey as long as the mentee is slightly happy... ------------------ |
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c0oL l33tZ Member Posts: 26 From: Registered: 09-15-2005 |
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CPUFreak91 Member Posts: 2337 From: Registered: 02-01-2005 |
quote: Why are you laughing? ------------------ |
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Realm Master Member Posts: 1971 From: USA Registered: 05-15-2005 |
so wait, how did I get dragged into the first post anyway? ------------------ Blessed are those who show mercy. Blessed are those who suffer for doing what is right. |
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crazyishone Member Posts: 1685 From: Registered: 08-25-2004 |
because he thinks you're a newbie programmer. are you? you kinda come across that way.... maybe its all the punctuation. who knows. ------------------ |
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en972 Member Posts: 562 From: NOT TELLING! Registered: 08-27-2004 |
l33tz man likes to spam ------------------ |
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Realm Master Member Posts: 1971 From: USA Registered: 05-15-2005 |
read my CPUfreak dream seducing post... i think its kinda funny. i am new, but i don't like to be considered a complete beginner, i CAN program in C++ (as soon as my computer... well you know the whole story by now...) ------------------ Blessed are those who show mercy. Blessed are those who suffer for doing what is right. |
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en972 Member Posts: 562 From: NOT TELLING! Registered: 08-27-2004 |
Well sorry bro but you are a beginner. It will be a while until you are considered "ellite". I mean if yoru computer isnt even working... ------------------ |
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Realm Master Member Posts: 1971 From: USA Registered: 05-15-2005 |
THAT WASN'T MY FAULT! WAAA!!! ME WANT COMPUTER WORK!!!!!! WAAAHHHH!!! ------------------ Blessed are those who show mercy. Blessed are those who suffer for doing what is right. |
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crazyishone Member Posts: 1685 From: Registered: 08-25-2004 |
en972, try not to be so judgemental, lol. and, honestly, few say "elite" or "leet" anymore outside of sarcasm. i think "rating" fellow programmers in a such a lame and tired way should be avoided, but as usual im just being over-opinionated. ------------------ |
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en972 Member Posts: 562 From: NOT TELLING! Registered: 08-27-2004 |
Looks like Realm needs a C++ mentor... If you have any questions you can e mail me. AAnd if you want me to help fix your computer, e mail me about that too ------------------ |
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Realm Master Member Posts: 1971 From: USA Registered: 05-15-2005 |
*sniff* Computer bwoked. *sniff sniff* ------------------ Blessed are those who show mercy. Blessed are those who suffer for doing what is right. |
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en972 Member Posts: 562 From: NOT TELLING! Registered: 08-27-2004 |
Wha...? ------------------ |
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Realm Master Member Posts: 1971 From: USA Registered: 05-15-2005 |
bwoked = broken = very, very, very screwd up... ------------------ Blessed are those who show mercy. Blessed are those who suffer for doing what is right. |
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Lava Member Posts: 1905 From: Registered: 01-26-2005 |
"bwoked" I like that Well I think someone's skill should be determined by how much they have learned and someone's experience. My advice to you RM is to get something done concerning games or programming, just keep making little games, get your mind working, even join teams making games that need help where you can offer some talent of yours, or work alongside other programmers, you could learn alot if you help make a game. Just get something done, even if you have to use an easier language, just make something, little games, demos, graphical demos, think of something "what is my weakness in C++?" then experiment and make game that will stengthen, like say you were never good at making a quest system, then make a game that takes full advantage of it, that's what I am doing, anything to get some experience, even if you just release the source code, practice making games. Someone cannot draw, program, model, paint, sing, dance, and act without practice. ------------------ |
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Realm Master Member Posts: 1971 From: USA Registered: 05-15-2005 |
your forgetting lava, my comptuer is "bwoked" ------------------ Blessed are those who show mercy. Blessed are those who suffer for doing what is right. |
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Lava Member Posts: 1905 From: Registered: 01-26-2005 |
well when you get it fiksed ------------------ |
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en972 Member Posts: 562 From: NOT TELLING! Registered: 08-27-2004 |
E mail me realm and I will help you get it un-bwoked
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CPUFreak91 Member Posts: 2337 From: Registered: 02-01-2005 |
quote: Beginner/Newbie name sticks for a while... Larvae Stage is like you can only print x + 1 and stuff. Newbies will still have problems that elites have overcome and know how to overcome. Newbies (like me fora long time) can also have toruble understanding OOP. ------------------ [This message has been edited by CPUFreak91 (edited September 17, 2005).] |
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Realm Master Member Posts: 1971 From: USA Registered: 05-15-2005 |
I know inheritance, binary trees, creating header files, etc. i can do MUCH more than print x + 1! though i am not the best of course... i'm trying to be really really good, just gimme some time!
Blessed are those who show mercy. Blessed are those who suffer for doing what is right. [This message has been edited by Realm Master (edited September 17, 2005).] |
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en972 Member Posts: 562 From: NOT TELLING! Registered: 08-27-2004 |
Oh very nice. Where did you learn? ------------------ |
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Realm Master Member Posts: 1971 From: USA Registered: 05-15-2005 |
www.cprogramming.com, its has some good tuts! (tutorials)! I highly reccomend it! ------------------ Blessed are those who show mercy. Blessed are those who suffer for doing what is right. |
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Lava Member Posts: 1905 From: Registered: 01-26-2005 |
btw, what's wrong with your computer? ------------------ |
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Realm Master Member Posts: 1971 From: USA Registered: 05-15-2005 |
Spyware, adware, its a virus, i have it... it runs very very slow and its having some memory problems...
Blessed are those who show mercy. Blessed are those who suffer for doing what is right. [This message has been edited by Realm Master (edited September 17, 2005).] |
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Lava Member Posts: 1905 From: Registered: 01-26-2005 |
ok what does it do that prohibits you from C++? EDIT: how much memory do you have? ------------------ [This message has been edited by lava (edited September 17, 2005).] |
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CPUFreak91 Member Posts: 2337 From: Registered: 02-01-2005 |
quote: Ok I won't judge you, I think you're a newbie (you gotta program for about a year or more most say) and there's nothing wrong with that either. ------------------ |
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en972 Member Posts: 562 From: NOT TELLING! Registered: 08-27-2004 |
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crazyishone Member Posts: 1685 From: Registered: 08-25-2004 |
i am starting to learn. i can barely print x+1! LOL. >>>noob-shame<<< ------------------ |
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HeardTheWord Member Posts: 224 From: Des Moines, IA Registered: 08-16-2004 |
By the way, I failed to mention that I know a bit about networking and Win32 programming in C++. In case anyone is looking at either of those. |
