« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2

Author Topic: Programming tutorials  (Read 1172 times)

cirdan telemnar

  • Hydlaa Resident
  • *
  • Posts: 69
    • View Profile
Programming tutorials
« on: October 20, 2004, 08:45:04 pm »
i\'ve been looking all over the www(World wide web) for RPG programming tutorials and i havent found even one. so im just curious if anyone got some tutorials.
who knows i can be the next founder of a company like blizzard(YA RIGHT :P).
Logged

dfryer

  • Veteran
  • *
  • Posts: 1070
    • View Profile
(No subject)
« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2004, 10:01:05 pm »
I would search for more general programming tutorials, but as you learn different skills use them to make small \"RPG-like\" pieces (I would recommend against trying to make a full RPG right from the start)
Logged
Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum sonatur.

Altharion

  • Hydlaa Citizen
  • *
  • Posts: 450
    • View Profile
(No subject)
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2004, 10:15:25 pm »
are you talking about programming a rpg structure or just how to program a rpg?
Logged

cirdan telemnar

  • Hydlaa Resident
  • *
  • Posts: 69
    • View Profile
(No subject)
« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2004, 10:41:04 pm »
er... whats the difference?  ?(
Logged

Altharion

  • Hydlaa Citizen
  • *
  • Posts: 450
    • View Profile
(No subject)
« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2004, 10:55:17 pm »
uhm do you even know a programming language?
Logged

Dameon

  • Hydlaa Citizen
  • *
  • Posts: 361
    • View Profile
(No subject)
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2004, 01:16:27 am »
There are two main programming languages right now that are being used. There is the C Family (C, C++, C#) and there is Java. C++ is the most common and is used in most applications though Java is becoming more popular. You can do a google search and find a lot of programming tutorials. You will also need a compiler ( a program that translates the code into machine language). For I free C++ compiler, I suggest Dev-C++ made by Bloodshed Software (http://www.bloodshed.net).

If you are new to programming, I would not start learning with C++. Its too complex for someone just learning the ropes. I would start with something simpler such as Visual Basic or Pascal. Sure, they may be boring, but they will help you get a better grasp of the way a programming language works.

Don\'t expect to do anything graphical for a long time (if you are using a language other than Visual Basic that is). That gets into how the operating system you are building the application works... and thats no fun. I know C++, but am struggling to learn how to take it out of the command prompt and into a visual aspect (Open GL, DirectX,etc).
« Last Edit: October 21, 2004, 01:18:49 am by Dameon »
Logged

Zeraph

  • Hydlaa Notable
  • *
  • Posts: 658
    • View Profile
Aaah...
« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2004, 02:10:03 am »
I want to learn how to do C++ I\'m good with a couple of languages: Basic, QBasic, VBasic, html, Javascript (Yes I had a color computer that ran on Basic)

I have been programming ever since I got a computer, which was about 6 years ago when I was 12, started from the bottem most computer & worked my way up to date. I sort of wish I would have learned C++ instead of Visual Basic. beed some tuts to make basic progs & mod the code & evenually work up to be able to look @ PS code. probably jsut going to stick with 3D modelling for now.
Logged

CB Characters: Zeph Waterfox & Zeraph Waterfox MB: Zph

Dameon

  • Hydlaa Citizen
  • *
  • Posts: 361
    • View Profile
(No subject)
« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2004, 02:55:06 am »
Basic is good for learning... well... the basics. If and For loop structures, Variable declaration concepts, etc.
Logged

ArcaneFalcon

  • Hydlaa Notable
  • *
  • Posts: 591
  • ?
    • View Profile
(No subject)
« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2004, 03:23:22 am »
If you\'re just starting I would highly recommend Pascal (turbo pascal) as that\'s exactly what the language was created for, learning!  If you\'re going to learn C++ you can either go to your local library and check out a book, or there are some books online at http://www.soldierx.com that you can learn from, but you need to own the book first of course, so that it will be legal.
Logged

Dameon

  • Hydlaa Citizen
  • *
  • Posts: 361
    • View Profile
(No subject)
« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2004, 05:07:40 am »
Pascal compilers are easy enough to find as well. Personally, I learned HTML first (if you consider that a programming language... its more scripting than anything), Then Microsoft Visual Basic, then Pascal, and took a concentrated C++ course (high lvl) while taking an AP java course (Advanced Placement for College credits). I had also tried php on the side but didn\'t get much into it.
Logged

Entamis

  • Hydlaa Resident
  • *
  • Posts: 153
    • View Profile
(No subject)
« Reply #10 on: October 21, 2004, 05:18:46 pm »
My first programs were on Commodore 64 in BASIC. That was fun. 8) Then I learned Pascal, and now I\'m using C++ and DirectX 8.
I think Turbo Pascal is very good for learning. And don\'t try to program an RPG if you don\'t have some experience, trust me I tried. :rolleyes:
If you have any questions feel free to ask me.
Logged

Altharion

  • Hydlaa Citizen
  • *
  • Posts: 450
    • View Profile
(No subject)
« Reply #11 on: October 21, 2004, 06:38:55 pm »
bleah much more graphical then programming, though next year i will learn VB in school.
Logged

cirdan telemnar

  • Hydlaa Resident
  • *
  • Posts: 69
    • View Profile
(No subject)
« Reply #12 on: October 21, 2004, 07:08:47 pm »
hmm since everyone said pascal is a great starting program i downloaded it but i cant find the start file.
Im a big newb to programming so can anyone tell me where this file is?
Logged

Boldstorm

  • Hydlaa Notable
  • *
  • Posts: 525
    • View Profile
(No subject)
« Reply #13 on: October 21, 2004, 08:30:10 pm »
Personally I think a great language to start with is Python it\'s relatively easy to get started with and is a good starting point to learn alot of basic programmins. But hey that\'s just my opinion.
Logged

Typhorean

  • Hydlaa Resident
  • *
  • Posts: 135
    • View Profile
(No subject)
« Reply #14 on: October 21, 2004, 08:49:33 pm »
Quote
Originally posted by cirdan telemnar
hmm since everyone said pascal is a great starting program i downloaded it but i cant find the start file.
Im a big newb to programming so can anyone tell me where this file is?


freebyte.com/programming  <---  The best place to go for free compilers of any well known (and not so well known) languages.

That being said, I learned GML (Game Maker Languge, yeah, it sucks, but hey, it helped me learn), then BASIC (which i have all but forgotten), then Java (again; it\'s been so long and I didn\'t use it much, so i\'ve all but forgotten it), and I\'m now working in C++, debating going back to java very soon.  \'Cause C++ is...evil.  And Dev-c++ requires weird modifications of most tutorials to compile.
Logged
I am made from the dust of the stars,
And the oceans flow in my veins.
Here I hide in the heart of the city,
Like a stranger coming out of the rain.
Pages: [1] 2
« previous next »