2D Platform Game in VB.net

[3PointJ]

Hi All,
Obviously I am new here as this is my new post, and I wanted to get some advice on making a 2D platform game in VB.net (like Sonic, Mario etc.)

My friend has said that I shoud easily be able to to this using DirectDraw in vb.net.

I have been writing basic programs in vb.net for about 6 months now, and I have a project I have to make for my software design and development class, due in mid next year.

Now I was hoping someone could recommend some tutorials or give some advice or tips it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Again

(I realise there are plenty pf topics on similar things I was just hoping for a direct answer, Thanks)

 

[Iceplug]

Well, I was working on a platform tutorial on my website. It's stalled now, but covers a lot of aspects of platform games. Except that it's written for GDI+ instead of DirectDraw. Look at the .NET Platform Tour here http://iceplug.vwebservices.com/code.htm

 

[3PointJ]

Well, I was working on a platform tutorial on my website. It's stalled now, but covers a lot of aspects of platform games. Except that it's written for GDI+ instead of DirectDraw. Look at the .NET Platform Tour here http://iceplug.vwebservices.com/code.htm

I'm at school at the moment, but as soon as I get home I will check it out, so I can concentrate a bit better.
Thanks for your help too.

 

[ThePentiumGuy]

Check out my site while you're at it:
www.vbprogramming.8k.com - Plenty of tutorials to get you started into Game Programming.

You could either use GDI+ or Direct3D. If you're really new I wouldn't venture into Direct3d/DirectDraw just yet, try to make a game in GDI+ first.
-The Pentium Guy