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Wizard1988 · Jan 25th, 2008, 12:06 PM

I understand, but why would you want to learn old API when DirectX10 can take advantage of new technologies not supported by previous versions.

Klarre · Jan 25th, 2008, 3:51 PM

It depends on which platform you are aiming at. If you want to code for the Xbox you have to learn DirectX 8.1. Coding for the Xbox 360 you need to learn DirectX 9. And as Ooble said: if you want to code for Windows XP you can't use DirectX 10.

OpenLoop · Jan 25th, 2008, 4:37 PM

I have to start somewhere right? I learned C before C++ and it actually helped me a little. And both languages helped me pick up C#. I'm going to start with OpenGL under Win32 (just because I found a decent book on it). When I get to the point where I know what I'm doing, I can learn a current API and keep up with the updates. My ultimate goal is to be able to write games that I can run on my 360, but I don't want to start off with XNA before I have a feel of how games are programmed for WIN32.

Eric the Red · Jan 27th, 2008, 12:26 PM

I wouldn't dive into OpenGl yet (currently version 2.1) . There's actually a new version set for release any month now (version 3.0). The newest version is completely rebuilding the API, getting rid of the state based system and using a completely different object model. I say, pick up a good book on vector and discrete math and wait for 3.0 to come out. Of course, unless you want to go the Microsoft way ....

quim · Feb 1st, 2008, 1:14 PM

You can take some class from this site http://www.gameinstitute.com/
but of course you have to pay.

pcbrainbuster · Feb 1st, 2008, 5:09 PM

I recommend you go straight into some version of DirectX because its obvious you have time and you migh as well use this time to work with something better then to waste it...

Wizard1988 · Feb 1st, 2008, 7:42 PM

LOL are you trying to start a flame war or something??

Seif · Feb 2nd, 2008, 5:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OpenLoop

My ultimate goal is to be able to write games that I can run on my 360, but I don't want to start off with XNA before I have a feel of how games are programmed for WIN32.

I'd recommend using the XNA framework for developing games on win32. It would make the porting of your developed game to 360 quite trivial.

Jan 25th, 2008, 12:06 PM	#11
Wizard1988 Professional Programmer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chitown Posts: 416 Rep Power: 3	Re: Game Programming I understand, but why would you want to learn old API when DirectX10 can take advantage of new technologies not supported by previous versions. __________________ JG-Webdesign

Jan 25th, 2008, 3:51 PM	#12
Klarre Game engine designer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 291 Rep Power: 4	Re: Game Programming It depends on which platform you are aiming at. If you want to code for the Xbox you have to learn DirectX 8.1. Coding for the Xbox 360 you need to learn DirectX 9. And as Ooble said: if you want to code for Windows XP you can't use DirectX 10. __________________ http://www.klarre.se

Jan 25th, 2008, 4:37 PM	#13
OpenLoop Expert Programmer Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 663 Rep Power: 4	Re: Game Programming I have to start somewhere right? I learned C before C++ and it actually helped me a little. And both languages helped me pick up C#. I'm going to start with OpenGL under Win32 (just because I found a decent book on it). When I get to the point where I know what I'm doing, I can learn a current API and keep up with the updates. My ultimate goal is to be able to write games that I can run on my 360, but I don't want to start off with XNA before I have a feel of how games are programmed for WIN32.

Jan 27th, 2008, 12:26 PM	#14
Eric the Red Hobbyist Programmer Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 214 Rep Power: 0	Re: Game Programming I wouldn't dive into OpenGl yet (currently version 2.1) . There's actually a new version set for release any month now (version 3.0). The newest version is completely rebuilding the API, getting rid of the state based system and using a completely different object model. I say, pick up a good book on vector and discrete math and wait for 3.0 to come out. Of course, unless you want to go the Microsoft way .... __________________ Death smiles at us all. All a man can do is smile back.

Feb 1st, 2008, 1:14 PM	#15
quim Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Re: Game Programming You can take some class from this site http://www.gameinstitute.com/ but of course you have to pay.

Feb 1st, 2008, 5:09 PM	#16
pcbrainbuster Programmer Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 93 Rep Power: 1	Re: Game Programming I recommend you go straight into some version of DirectX because its obvious you have time and you migh as well use this time to work with something better then to waste it...

Feb 1st, 2008, 7:42 PM	#17
Wizard1988 Professional Programmer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chitown Posts: 416 Rep Power: 3	Re: Game Programming LOL are you trying to start a flame war or something?? __________________ JG-Webdesign

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