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dose c plus cost alot and is it easy to work with?
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Oct 20, 2009 at 10:01pm
I'd like to look into c plus more but i'd like to know if it cost alot and is easy to work with,and i would like to know how to go about building my own game designing software?
Oct 20, 2009 at 10:44pm
cplus plus is a language..... It doesnt cost anything. Its like saying it costs money to use english, and can you write a book in english. Not trying to be rude just saying. If you are asking questions like these, you are definatley not ready to be making games. microsoft gives out a free express version in order to compile . but i suggest you look under the reference then click c++ tutorial. Game programming is not easy. And a game designing software would be exponentially harder.
Oct 21, 2009 at 12:00am
I have to agree with this, sorry:
| If you are asking questions like these, you are definitely not ready to be making games. |
Oct 21, 2009 at 12:13am
C++ Is a language. It takes time and effort to become fluent in any language. I wish you luck in your develiments but don't expect it to happen overnight. It takes year of hard work and study (or months of obsessive studying) to get good at anything.
Oct 21, 2009 at 12:27am
You might want to check out DarkBasic. It is relatively cheap and easy to use.
Another option would be Python and PyGame.
http://www.python.org/
http://www.pygame.org/
It also is an excellent beginner choice.
Good luck!
Another option would be Python and PyGame.
http://www.python.org/
http://www.pygame.org/
It also is an excellent beginner choice.
Good luck!
Oct 21, 2009 at 1:39am
So you guys are telling me c plus only designs languages not computer programs like computer games and game designing software ,computer systems,spy ware,internet services.
Oct 21, 2009 at 1:47am| So you guys are telling me c plus only designs languages |
No, C++ IS a language (it doesn't design a language).
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Oct 21, 2009 at 1:56am
EDIT: Apparently the person who I was quoting edited their post just before I posted my response. So I'll let them get away with it.
Last edited on Oct 21, 2009 at 1:57am
Oct 21, 2009 at 2:41am
Spyware? Why would you want to write spyware?
Edit: I feel slow. Andrew is 14, 95:14 is his birthday and age.
Andrew, It is great that you want to learn to program. You can have a lot of fun creating games and programs. If you spend a lot of time on a computer you will love being able to write programs to automate some of your routine tasks. It does take time and effort. No language can be learned overnight, unless you are a master photo reader.
Here are some links to help you get started:
http://www.cprogramming.com/tutorial.html << Good stuff
http://www.cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/ << more good stuff
Edit: I feel slow. Andrew is 14, 95:14 is his birthday and age.
Andrew, It is great that you want to learn to program. You can have a lot of fun creating games and programs. If you spend a lot of time on a computer you will love being able to write programs to automate some of your routine tasks. It does take time and effort. No language can be learned overnight, unless you are a master photo reader.
Here are some links to help you get started:
http://www.cprogramming.com/tutorial.html << Good stuff
http://www.cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/ << more good stuff
Last edited on Oct 21, 2009 at 2:48am
Oct 21, 2009 at 3:06am
C++ is an excellent language for writing games.
However, game programming is easily one of the most challenging and difficult things to do.
Things like pygame and darkbasic are designed to make gaming easier -- providing you with the libraries and environment you need to get started. It isn't that nicely packaged in C++. That's all.
If you want to get into the nitty-gritty right away, I recommend you to NeHe Productions OpenGL game development
http://nehe.gamedev.net/
The very first lessons are how to get set up and going and some basic demos of simple to advanced features. The primary development environment is C and C++, but almost all the tutorials are available in whatever language you prefer to use.
If you prefer SDL, check out Lazy Foo' Productions tutorials:
http://www.lazyfoo.net/SDL_tutorials/
Again, it starts out with simple setup and gets you going with the basics. And again, this is in C++, but only C++.
Good luck!
However, game programming is easily one of the most challenging and difficult things to do.
Things like pygame and darkbasic are designed to make gaming easier -- providing you with the libraries and environment you need to get started. It isn't that nicely packaged in C++. That's all.
If you want to get into the nitty-gritty right away, I recommend you to NeHe Productions OpenGL game development
http://nehe.gamedev.net/
The very first lessons are how to get set up and going and some basic demos of simple to advanced features. The primary development environment is C and C++, but almost all the tutorials are available in whatever language you prefer to use.
If you prefer SDL, check out Lazy Foo' Productions tutorials:
http://www.lazyfoo.net/SDL_tutorials/
Again, it starts out with simple setup and gets you going with the basics. And again, this is in C++, but only C++.
Good luck!
Oct 21, 2009 at 4:02am
C++ does not cost anything to use. It is a language.
Some compilers may cost money, but the language is free.
As for the game designing part, you will probably have to take a year or two learning the language, then learn an API like directx or opengl.
Some compilers may cost money, but the language is free.
As for the game designing part, you will probably have to take a year or two learning the language, then learn an API like directx or opengl.
Oct 21, 2009 at 4:31am
I thank you guys for helping me,plus if your wondering i am new and i learned of c plus language from yahoo answers. Oh and by the way wachtn your were right about the age and birthday thing.And thanks agin bye...
Oct 21, 2009 at 4:39am
Ltr Andrew, we hope to see you back here again real soon and often.
Oct 21, 2009 at 4:43am| i learned of c plus language from yahoo answers |
Oct 21, 2009 at 6:32am
Yahoo answers. Your question is invalid (lol cat)
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Oct 21, 2009 at 3:48pmEdit: I feel slow. Andrew is 14, 95:14 is his birthday and ageI started programming at 14...
| i learned of c plus language from yahoo answers I don't like where this is going. |
Neither do I...
Oh but to be fair I had misconceptions about C++ when I first started... the tutorial I was reading was badly structured. Then I came across this website...
Last edited on Oct 21, 2009 at 3:49pm
Oct 21, 2009 at 3:56pm| I started programming at 14... Oh but to be fair I had misconceptions about C++ when I first started |
Thats what I was getting at. Andrew is completely new and totally lost. Im sure most of us have been there. Lets help him get to where he wants to go.
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