I would suggest starting off a little more modest. First some simple text programs. When you have a good handle on the ide, and are comfortable with C or C++, install a library such as Allegro for 2D graphics and games. 3D games or game engines require a lot of basic and intermediate knowledge and experience, plus the right tools.
One step at a time.
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Ah, thanks dude.
That's what i wanted to know. :-)
Thus far, train some basic/advanced skills at c++ and then start with allegro?
Thanks so far for that "hint". :-)
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Yes, you can use C++ to create a game. BUT, that question is kind of like "I have a hammer here, can I use it to build a house?". Dev-C++ is a relatively simple IDE, a fancy C++ editor - it does not have any special tools to make game programming "easy" - or within the range of a few "hints".
Wayne
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There are tools about that are set up to make game programming a lot easier, in much
the same way as Visual Basic made building GUI's easier. It just so happens that
Dev-C++ is not one of them.
Sometimes when folks ask this question - I think that what they are really asking
is whether Dev is a tool aimed at game building.
Otherwise, the question is very close to asking on a surgical bulletin board whether
a knife can be used to do brain surgery - the answer is of course yes, when combined
with years of training.
Wayne
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Hi Guys.
I am new to C++, and wanted to ask, if i can use Dev-C++ to create a game? Thus like Quake or something like that.
And, when i can Dev-C++ for it, can u give me some hints on the way? 'cause i need every hint i can get. :-)
Thx for ya help, if ya help.
I would suggest starting off a little more modest. First some simple text programs. When you have a good handle on the ide, and are comfortable with C or C++, install a library such as Allegro for 2D graphics and games. 3D games or game engines require a lot of basic and intermediate knowledge and experience, plus the right tools.
One step at a time.
Ah, thanks dude.
That's what i wanted to know. :-)
Thus far, train some basic/advanced skills at c++ and then start with allegro?
Thanks so far for that "hint". :-)
Yes, you can use C++ to create a game. BUT, that question is kind of like "I have a hammer here, can I use it to build a house?". Dev-C++ is a relatively simple IDE, a fancy C++ editor - it does not have any special tools to make game programming "easy" - or within the range of a few "hints".
Wayne
Generally if you ask such naive questions you have a very long way to go. A better starting point is probably XNA Game Studio Express: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb200104.aspx
Clifford
Allegro much more simpler and easier for a beginner than XNA.
Since he mentioned Quake, I guess simple was not what he wanted. The fact that he may be trying to run before he can walk is another issue.
There are tools about that are set up to make game programming a lot easier, in much
the same way as Visual Basic made building GUI's easier. It just so happens that
Dev-C++ is not one of them.
Sometimes when folks ask this question - I think that what they are really asking
is whether Dev is a tool aimed at game building.
Otherwise, the question is very close to asking on a surgical bulletin board whether
a knife can be used to do brain surgery - the answer is of course yes, when combined
with years of training.
Wayne
This site might come in handy too: http://www.gamedev.net/