Thread: starting making games like warcraft 3

Thanks...

4. You won't find an editor to create your game. You code one.

OMG how... I mean like a syntax editor, like html editors or php editors etc..

I have previous programming experience

First in jass, then html css php javascript and mysql, so I know its pain lol, luckily I like pain...

Although only php is a programming language in that list, it still has the same feel... ^_^ (and suffering) lol

Btw, I think I meant compiler! not editor

Either Microsoft Express or Dev-C++.

BTW, you won't be making anything like Warcraft 3 for a while...a long while.

JavaScript's a programming language ...

/me pets JavaScript.

Either Microsoft Express or Dev-C++.

Got C++, how do I see what I've done

I wrote a hello world function off a tutorial, but how the hell do I look at it lol..., is there a "preview code" button or something

Whenever I click "run" it flashes up so fast I can't see a thing!!

JavaScript's a programming language ..

Oops:P missed one lol

BTW, you won't be making anything like Warcraft 3 for a while...a long while.

OMG your kidding me, I thought i'd just be a master at this! lol jk... I figured,
Pending on what happens in my life with currently a few things going around, if my tennis career isnt gunna happen, i'll go to school and learn C++ probably get together with some people who want to make a RPG or so on... (I have it all layed out in my head O_O) lol

This will fix your problem with the screen flashing: http://faq.cprogramming.com/cgi-bin/...&id=1043284385

About running a program. You must compile the code via the build button. If there are no errors in your code, you will be able to run the program.

My suggestion: Create a text RPG. It will use everything, you learned about loops, arrays, and OOP.

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Whats a text RPG

I was making a text based online game...

I might try that!

BTW

Wheres a build button!

I only see compile...

nvm it works thanks

I would not suggest creating a text-based online game. These are quite complex. I believe Mario F. is working on a game like this (called MUDs), and he is quite complex. Take your time, it seems like your trying to learn this in a day. C++ isn't as easy as HTML or JavaScript. Learn what everything means in the "Hello World" program, then move on. This is my advice, choose to take it or not.

Just my two cents:

1. Start it simple: Before going 3D like Warcraft, start with 2D. Before going 2D, start with text based one like Zork, netHack (although this one is quite complicated even if it is only text based), or the first Leisure Suit Larry. And before going game programming, start with general programming first. So, you have to know where you are right now.

2. Most people in the web recommend these steps for game programming:
1. Tetris clone: for learning about game in general (animation, timing, collision detection, event handlers, etc)
2. Breakout clone: for learning about physics, stages, loading / saving file and further learning of collision detection
3. Pacman clone: for learning about AI, maps, game algorithms (eg. shortest path) and maybe sound
4. Side scroller (eg. Mario, Raiden, etc): for learning about enemy system, screen clipping, advanced AI, etc.
5. Tile based game (eg. Wesnoth, Warlord, Heroes): for learning about mapping and tiling, level editor (maybe)

You could also create a text adventure in stages. I am working on one called Enigma ( not related to the group ) and been working on it for ages. Still not even close to finishing it. When you have a favorable grip on basic C++ syntax ie: loops, if statements, functions, pointers and light OOP, then begin your game.
Do not make it too complex, and start with say designing the player and enemy classes.
But before you even do that, design a rough idea on paper first. Having a plan or idea first can save you countless hours of coding somthing you don't really want after you finish it.
You can even add basic ACSII text graphics to change the color from standard white to make it look more intersting to the eye.
Take all the advise above and re-read any material again if you are not sure.

Oh, and as to your compiler question, you can make a decent text game on somthing like DevC++ or code::blocks. They use the MINGW compiler and anything you create on them are quite portable.
Remeber one rule, start small - take your time - end up with somthing you like at the end.
I wish you all the best of luck

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There's no such thing as "no way". It's possible to do it alone but it would take ages (or maybe your whole lifetime). Also programming gods started out as newbies you know.