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bulio · Mar 2nd, 2006, 7:33 PM

I'm not sure if this is the right place to put this, but here goes.

A few of my friends will be taking game design courses in university, and I plan on taking a few programming courses. We wanted to try our hand at making a first person shooter and get a bit of experience in game designing.

Basically, I have a few questions that if anyone could answer I would appreciate.

1) Is python a decent language to create a game in? I've seen some things like pyOgre (python api for Ogre3d game engine)

2) What is involved with making the game? (Game engine, 3d models, textures, and what else?)

3) Is there any other language more suitable for creating a decent FPS? (I'm leaning towards python because it is quite easy, and It may be hard for me to pick up tough languages like c++, as I missed the c++ night course signup deadline at my local college)

4) Any other tips would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

jaeusm · Mar 2nd, 2006, 7:36 PM

This isn't exactly what you're looking for, but there is some good information here: Game Institute

ReggaetonKing · Mar 2nd, 2006, 7:47 PM

@Statement 3:
I heard C# is good for games too! That's what I heard! Try to learn C++ on your own and / or wait until that next available course in that college you were talking and if you do decide to learn it by yourself, you will have some knowledge on how to program in C++.

@Statement 4:
Read as much material if you can, pm me if you want any "Reading Material" on a certain programming language! I will be sure to help you out!

a thing · Mar 2nd, 2006, 8:06 PM

Don't doom yourself already. Don't use DirectX.

Nebula · Mar 2nd, 2006, 8:06 PM

Very!!!! basic concept -----> Model the characters and make them move with a choice programming language. C/C++/assembly is what most game design companies use.

Mad_guy · Mar 2nd, 2006, 8:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a thing

Don't doom yourself already. Don't use DirectX.

I love unfounded assertions!

bulio · Mar 2nd, 2006, 8:43 PM

I'm planning on going for opengl

Jessehk · Mar 2nd, 2006, 9:00 PM

Python for a 3D game would probably not be recommended. I have never done anything of this sort, but I am under the impression that C/C++ still dominates the 3D game market.

bulio · Mar 2nd, 2006, 9:01 PM

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/047...lance&n=283155

Would that book be a good idea to get, and build off that?

linuxpimp20 · Mar 2nd, 2006, 9:03 PM

i would recommend picking up C++ as well. I have a book called Game Programming with Python. ( This book here http://tinyurl.com/ozv34 ) I haven't read it at all cuz i haven't learned python yet. I don't know if it would be anything you'd be interested but i know a lot of people start off modding another game and making their own game using a pre-existing game engine. Good luck.

Mar 2nd, 2006, 7:33 PM	#1
bulio Hobbyist Programmer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Location Posts: 138 Rep Power: 5	Game design? I'm not sure if this is the right place to put this, but here goes. A few of my friends will be taking game design courses in university, and I plan on taking a few programming courses. We wanted to try our hand at making a first person shooter and get a bit of experience in game designing. Basically, I have a few questions that if anyone could answer I would appreciate. 1) Is python a decent language to create a game in? I've seen some things like pyOgre (python api for Ogre3d game engine) 2) What is involved with making the game? (Game engine, 3d models, textures, and what else?) 3) Is there any other language more suitable for creating a decent FPS? (I'm leaning towards python because it is quite easy, and It may be hard for me to pick up tough languages like c++, as I missed the c++ night course signup deadline at my local college) 4) Any other tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Mar 2nd, 2006, 7:47 PM	#3
ReggaetonKing Sexy Programmer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 891 Rep Power: 3	@Statement 3: I heard C# is good for games too! That's what I heard! Try to learn C++ on your own and / or wait until that next available course in that college you were talking and if you do decide to learn it by yourself, you will have some knowledge on how to program in C++. @Statement 4: Read as much material if you can, pm me if you want any "Reading Material" on a certain programming language! I will be sure to help you out! __________________ I would love to change the world, but they won't give me the source code!

Mar 2nd, 2006, 8:06 PM	#4
a thing Unverified User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: none Posts: 146 Rep Power: 0	Don't doom yourself already. Don't use DirectX. __________________ Warning: My posts may change (dramatically) within the first 15 minutes they're posted. Got 'Nux?�GNU/Linux and other free software support. It's GNU/Linux, not just Linux.

Mar 2nd, 2006, 8:06 PM	#5
Nebula Hobbyist Programmer Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 198 Rep Power: 3	Very!!!! basic concept -----> Model the characters and make them move with a choice programming language. C/C++/assembly is what most game design companies use. __________________ When will Jesus bring the porkchops?

Mar 2nd, 2006, 9:00 PM	#8
Jessehk The Oblivious One Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 644 Rep Power: 4	Python for a 3D game would probably not be recommended. I have never done anything of this sort, but I am under the impression that C/C++ still dominates the 3D game market. __________________ Dr. Zoidberg: [ecstatic] I'm going to a movie... with FRIENDS! Last edited by Jessehk; Mar 2nd, 2006 at 9:11 PM.

Mar 2nd, 2006, 7:36 PM	#2
jaeusm Programmer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 84 Rep Power: 3	This isn't exactly what you're looking for, but there is some good information here: Game Institute

Mar 2nd, 2006, 8:43 PM	#7
bulio Hobbyist Programmer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Location Posts: 138 Rep Power: 5	I'm planning on going for opengl

Mar 2nd, 2006, 9:01 PM	#9
bulio Hobbyist Programmer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Location Posts: 138 Rep Power: 5	http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/047...lance&n=283155 Would that book be a good idea to get, and build off that?

Mar 2nd, 2006, 9:03 PM	#10
linuxpimp20 Hobbyist Programmer Join Date: May 2005 Location: ma Posts: 130 Rep Power: 4	i would recommend picking up C++ as well. I have a book called Game Programming with Python. ( This book here http://tinyurl.com/ozv34 ) I haven't read it at all cuz i haven't learned python yet. I don't know if it would be anything you'd be interested but i know a lot of people start off modding another game and making their own game using a pre-existing game engine. Good luck.

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