Is C++ right for me?

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I've started working on C++, and I think I'm starting to catch on, but a friend told me I would be better off learning Java. I want an unbiased opinion. For the game I'm planning, which language would be better?

A turn based strategy with rpg and tcg (Trading card game) elements. Would need a simple AI that can calculate risks (Such as the risk of winning a fight) and can use some basic strategies.

Naturally, I'm thinking very far ahead with this game, as my capabilities are currently at math games and casino games, so I want to be positive I stick with the right language. I'd hate to find out halfway through that Java couldn't work or something.

[Script Coder]

You can do it in both, which lang you choose depends on if you want to use it in a career, which platforms you are programming for, and what you want to do in the long run

[jadeallencook]

what platform do you plan on playing your games on?

[Veltas]

If you're not sure then C++ is probably more worth your time because it's easier learning Java after C++ (really easy, in fact).

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The game will probably be for PC, because it's what I know best. So I think I'll learn C++, and then learn a bit of Java to get a sense of which would work best.

[Veltas]

Well, either should work fine really. I suppose learning C++ now makes more sense in the long term if you're planning on learning Java anyway, but learning just Java is probably easier than just C++.