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Where can I get a site to learn game coding?

Unusual_Rex

Unusual_Rex

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Well, I've been thinking of devoloping an online game for quite a while (it would be free) and I'm wondering is there is a site that teaches you how to make a 3d online game. So if you could post a link I'd be greatful.
 
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Unusual_Rex

Unusual_Rex

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Awsome thanks people I don't have like any knowledge of coding but ohwell might aswell try (and I might learn something :))
 
blueshogun96

blueshogun96

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If you don't know anything about coding yet, first try to learn C/C++ before jumping into the API's (i.e. Direct3D or OpenGL). I recommend OpenGL for beginners for 3D graphics programming and for beginners with 3D sound I recommend OpenAL instead of DirectSound.
 
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Unusual_Rex

Unusual_Rex

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blueshogun96 said:
If you don't know anything about coding yet, first try to learn C/C++ before jumping into the API's (i.e. Direct3D or OpenGL). I recommend OpenGL for beginners for 3D graphics programming and for beginners with 3D sound I recommend OpenAL instead of DirectSound.
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I'd probably need to do Direct 3d unless I used my other PC since my graphic card doesn't support OpenGL.
 
Doomulation

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Sure it does. All nvidia cards does (well, pretty much all cards do). The only bad thing about opengl that I know of is the mess of shader language.
 
blueshogun96

blueshogun96

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The GeForce2 MX400 doesnt even support shaders. Besides, it's better to use Cg for shaders anyway.

@Unusual_rex: I also reccomend OpenGL because OpenGL is a better API nvidia GPUs, AFAIK.

EDIT: I didnt notice your secondary PC. If you are using the secondary one, you'd better use Direct3D because Intel Extreme Graphics OpenGL support is HORRIBLE!
 
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Unusual_Rex

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I don't use the secondary PC much. I just use it to play Chankast.

What would you reccomend Direct3D or OpenGL? I'm thinking of Direct3D.
 
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blueshogun96

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Unusual_Rex said:
I don't use the secondary PC much. I just use it to play Chankast.

What would you reccomend Direct3D or OpenGL? I'm thinking of Direct3D.
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OpenGL without a doubt, but it is up to you. I started off with Direct3D.
 
ShizZy

ShizZy

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OpenGL. Shaders are much better with OGL 2.0.

Besides, it's better to use Cg for shaders anyway.
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Cg is a toy of nVidia :yucky: I don't like it, it's less compatable, and it's slower than optimized shader assembly.
 
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Unusual_Rex

Unusual_Rex

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Well I decided to change it to a 2D online game I can't find any good tutorials! Does any one reccomend and free game making programs or a good tutorial?
 
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Unusual_Rex

Unusual_Rex

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Okay cool :) I'm thinking 3D is too advanced. Online is really pushing it for me, but I just want to make this game so bad, I've wanted to do this since I first played Majora's Mask :)
 
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Unusual_Rex

Unusual_Rex

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I'm starting on the sprites right now is there any online game making tutorials you know of?
 
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