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BinaryStorm · Jul 23rd, 2006, 4:43 AM

I just started basic java game programming (2d stuff).
What do you recommend for more complicated games? I downloaded LWJGL, but couldn't find any books about it. Some say that JOGL is also good...

BTW, it doesn't need to have support for applets.

AntiNinja · Jul 31st, 2006, 2:06 AM

I heard that Java is really bad for game programming, especially 3d game programming, since it lacks certain library's and whatnot. I've never tried programming a game in Java, or any language for that matter so I would'nt know.

ReggaetonKing · Jul 31st, 2006, 2:14 AM

Java has a rich library of graphics and other useful things one can implement to create games in Java. Since Java supports multiple thread. Games are developed with a little ease in Java.

I brought "Killer Game Programming in Java". I read some of it but it seems to be ok. The games I made, which sucked, were really slow. I am a Java fan-boy but developing games in Java aren't really that good. Java OGL is what the book uses and it is good.

Don't get me wrong, you could have well-developed game which are portable but in terms of speed, Java games are slow.

andro · Jul 31st, 2006, 2:36 AM

Meh, I took a one semester course that used Java to teach an intro to creating 2D games. Made a breakout clone, tetris clone, space invaders clone.... yeah I wasn't very original. Someone in the class did a full out Lode Runner/Pitfall type of game with a complete level editor and A* pathfinding for the enemies. Was pretty fun...

BinaryStorm · Jul 31st, 2006, 5:12 AM

I have Killer Game Programming in Java book, but i don't wanna read it cause it's at least 8 years old... It probably has outdated/obsolete code.

ReggaetonKing · Jul 31st, 2006, 9:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BinaryStorm

I have Killer Game Programming in Java book, but i don't wanna read it cause it's at least 8 years old... It probably has outdated/obsolete code.

That can't be, because here it says the first edition was printed May 2005. It used Java SDK 1.5.
here's the proof plus my book in right here on my shelf.
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/killergame/

BinaryStorm · Jul 31st, 2006, 9:56 AM

My mistake... I was thinking on some other book. :p

Harakim · Aug 3rd, 2006, 9:56 PM

David Brackeen, Developing Games in Java

It's a pretty easy guide. I used it to develop a game. It does a bad job of using object-oriented principles, but it's not hard to do that yourself. If you have questions, you can email me at <myforumname>@gmail.com. I might not be able to answer, but then again I might!

apantev · Oct 2nd, 2006, 12:25 PM

This http://fivedots.coe.psu.ac.th/~ad/jg/ is where Killer Game Programming in Java can be found online for free to read by OReilly. The book was written during Java 1.4, but it includes some updated chapters and even completely new chapters for 5.0 and 6.0 Java stuff.

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ReggaetonKing Sexy Programmer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 891 Rep Power: 4	Java has a rich library of graphics and other useful things one can implement to create games in Java. Since Java supports multiple thread. Games are developed with a little ease in Java. I brought "Killer Game Programming in Java". I read some of it but it seems to be ok. The games I made, which sucked, were really slow. I am a Java fan-boy but developing games in Java aren't really that good. Java OGL is what the book uses and it is good. Don't get me wrong, you could have well-developed game which are portable but in terms of speed, Java games are slow. __________________ I would love to change the world, but they won't give me the source code! Last edited by ReggaetonKing; Jul 31st, 2006 at 2:24 AM.

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BinaryStorm Programmer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Po�ega, Croatia Posts: 93 Rep Power: 4	I have Killer Game Programming in Java book, but i don't wanna read it cause it's at least 8 years old... It probably has outdated/obsolete code. __________________ 1001 1101 1001 1110 0101 1102 ?! AAAAARRGGHHH _____________________ Free&Premium Web hosting reviews. Click here! Money making oasis. Run your own home based biz.

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BinaryStorm Programmer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Po�ega, Croatia Posts: 93 Rep Power: 4	My mistake... I was thinking on some other book. :p __________________ 1001 1101 1001 1110 0101 1102 ?! AAAAARRGGHHH _____________________ Free&Premium Web hosting reviews. Click here! Money making oasis. Run your own home based biz.

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andro Professional Programmer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: California Posts: 319 Rep Power: 4	Meh, I took a one semester course that used Java to teach an intro to creating 2D games. Made a breakout clone, tetris clone, space invaders clone.... yeah I wasn't very original. Someone in the class did a full out Lode Runner/Pitfall type of game with a complete level editor and A* pathfinding for the enemies. Was pretty fun...

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Harakim Hobbyist Programmer Join Date: May 2006 Location: West Jordan, Utah, United States Posts: 176 Rep Power: 3	David Brackeen, Developing Games in Java It's a pretty easy guide. I used it to develop a game. It does a bad job of using object-oriented principles, but it's not hard to do that yourself. If you have questions, you can email me at <myforumname>@gmail.com. I might not be able to answer, but then again I might!

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apantev Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	This http://fivedots.coe.psu.ac.th/~ad/jg/ is where Killer Game Programming in Java can be found online for free to read by OReilly. The book was written during Java 1.4, but it includes some updated chapters and even completely new chapters for 5.0 and 6.0 Java stuff.

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