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JOORDEE · Jun 18th, 2008, 5:12 PM

Hi everyone, I know that it is impossible to design a game if you do not know how to code, all im curious about is what tools I would need to make a simple 2D game

Klarre · Jun 18th, 2008, 5:49 PM

If you want a simple, start - check out GameMaker.

JOORDEE · Jun 18th, 2008, 6:02 PM

Say I know how to code in c++, what toools would I need to make a simple 2D game

Klarre · Jun 18th, 2008, 6:18 PM

Don't know your skill level but, first of all you need, of course, a compiler and a linker to build your application. Then you need some kind of graphics library if you don't want to use the low-level OS functions. Try libSDL if you want a complete cross-platform library with support for a lot of game related functionality. If you want a good graphics library I would recommend you to use OpenGL.

JOORDEE · Jun 18th, 2008, 10:48 PM

Will there be a learning curve for using these tools

titaniumdecoy · Jun 18th, 2008, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JOORDEE

Will there be a learning curve for using these tools

What do you think?

JOORDEE · Jun 18th, 2008, 11:16 PM

Well im sure theres a learning curve for complex graphic engines like opengl or directx, but I wasnt sure about the 2D engines

Jabo · Jun 19th, 2008, 12:12 AM

Can you specify what you mean by 2D? You can make a simple 2D game using just forms and controls, such as a Tetris clone. It wouldn't be too pretty, but it would function. If you're talking about more advanced games like side-scrollers or adventure type games, a library is all but essential.

Gui applications in C or C++, from what I've read, is a bit more complicated than in Visual Basic though.

BstrucT · Jun 19th, 2008, 1:29 AM

I tried learning some basics of the XNA Game Studio for C#, and I found it totally different that the normal (non gaming) programming, and a helluva lot harder to wrap my brain around. Even the basics. Decided I will look into it again maybe end of the year, as I still have a lot of C# essentials to come to grips with.

Basically I agree with titaniumdecoy and jabu, expect a bit of a learning curve, but make sure your understanding of the language is good, as that should lessen the learning curve a bit.

titaniumdecoy · Jun 19th, 2008, 1:40 AM

If you want to make a simple 2D game, I believe the Python PyGame library has a relatively gentle learning curve.

Jun 18th, 2008, 5:12 PM	#1
JOORDEE Programming Student Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Baltimore,MD,USA Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	Game Tools Hi everyone, I know that it is impossible to design a game if you do not know how to code, all im curious about is what tools I would need to make a simple 2D game __________________ I Want Dat Pie

Jun 18th, 2008, 5:49 PM	#2
Klarre Game engine designer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 312 Rep Power: 4	Re: Game Tools If you want a simple, start - check out GameMaker. __________________ http://www.klarre.se

Jun 18th, 2008, 6:02 PM	#3
JOORDEE Programming Student Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Baltimore,MD,USA Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	Re: Game Tools Say I know how to code in c++, what toools would I need to make a simple 2D game __________________ I Want Dat Pie

Jun 18th, 2008, 6:18 PM	#4
Klarre Game engine designer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 312 Rep Power: 4	Re: Game Tools Don't know your skill level but, first of all you need, of course, a compiler and a linker to build your application. Then you need some kind of graphics library if you don't want to use the low-level OS functions. Try libSDL if you want a complete cross-platform library with support for a lot of game related functionality. If you want a good graphics library I would recommend you to use OpenGL. __________________ http://www.klarre.se

Jun 18th, 2008, 10:48 PM	#5
JOORDEE Programming Student Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Baltimore,MD,USA Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	Re: Game Tools Will there be a learning curve for using these tools __________________ I Want Dat Pie

Jun 18th, 2008, 11:16 PM	#7
JOORDEE Programming Student Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Baltimore,MD,USA Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	Re: Game Tools Well im sure theres a learning curve for complex graphic engines like opengl or directx, but I wasnt sure about the 2D engines __________________ I Want Dat Pie

Jun 19th, 2008, 12:12 AM	#8
Jabo Not a user? Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 295 Rep Power: 2	Re: Game Tools Can you specify what you mean by 2D? You can make a simple 2D game using just forms and controls, such as a Tetris clone. It wouldn't be too pretty, but it would function. If you're talking about more advanced games like side-scrollers or adventure type games, a library is all but essential. Gui applications in C or C++, from what I've read, is a bit more complicated than in Visual Basic though.

Jun 19th, 2008, 1:29 AM	#9
BstrucT Hobbyist Programmer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Durban, South-Africa Posts: 198 Rep Power: 1	Re: Game Tools I tried learning some basics of the XNA Game Studio for C#, and I found it totally different that the normal (non gaming) programming, and a helluva lot harder to wrap my brain around. Even the basics. Decided I will look into it again maybe end of the year, as I still have a lot of C# essentials to come to grips with. Basically I agree with titaniumdecoy and jabu, expect a bit of a learning curve, but make sure your understanding of the language is good, as that should lessen the learning curve a bit. __________________ Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

Jun 19th, 2008, 1:40 AM	#10
titaniumdecoy Expert Programmer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 909 Rep Power: 3	Re: Game Tools If you want to make a simple 2D game, I believe the Python PyGame library has a relatively gentle learning curve.

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