Thread: Anyone willing to sacrifice a few days out of their life?

This is an impossible task you ask of us if you don't know C++. Knowing the functions, loops, statements, and basic structure of a C++ program are just the essentials you need to know. You need to get into CLASS's (OOP) and other high-level C++ topics otherwise you won't understand what's happening. Graphics is one the most advanced topics in C++ programming and API's have to be used and getting your hands dirty with the code is necessary to make it work. I hate to burst your bubble but you need to READ-from start to finish-a 1,000+ page book on C++ programming, not skim. All of us have had to do this in order to pick up a programming language and there is no short-cut for this, after you finish reading we can help you put your skills to use - but you can't use what you don't have, sorry.

Agreed.
Illustration:

You are here:
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You are trying to program here:
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And that line would continue on for about 100,000 more pixels if you were looking at real game design.

Take a C++ class if you have an opportunity, or read more into those tutorials, that is what they are made for.

I have the basics pretty down pat. I just need an example code of some kind that I can Look at. I have read a 569 page book about the basics of C++ and I know the basics. I don't learn very well from books is what I am saying. I live in a town with a population of no more than 200 so I can't take a class. No one in my town even knows how to turn a computer on except me. I was just simply asking iff anyone would run me through making a basic program. No more. I am able to learn easier and better if someone else is teaching me. I am not asking anyone to explain what the stuff does just need a code to look over and examine. Not asking to be tought C++. That would take forever. Veggeto I know that I am way down on the scale and I am not trying to make a program way up there. I don't comprehend tutorials and books very well so it is difficult to move up that scale. Also onestiffrod... that is exactly right and I agree but before I can move on, I need to try to put my skills that I DO know to use. Basically that is what I am asking.

If you have aim id be glad to help you as much as I can but I have been programing c++ for around a year or more and doubt I am as good as some here at this board but hey I bet could help some...

http://nehe.gamedev.net

www.sourceforge.net

These sites will give you some source code to work with and look at to see what's happening. The latter site is the Open-Source community who write all different kinds of programs, even games, and allow you to download the source and even join the projects.

DevC++ is a good enough compiler as any, but VC++ from Microsoft (Visual C++) is the top of the line really. Cost is anywhere from $80-$120, worth the money.

Onestiffrod, why do you say that VC++ is the best compiler? I have never worked in it (I use Borland C++Builder), but would like to find out.