Klogg Posted March 8, 2004 Posted March 8, 2004 Does anyone know of a good web site that teaches how to make video games in VB.NET? I already know how to write applications, but I'm not sure how I should go about programming a game. I've done some searches on Google, but I can't find anything that will help me out. Anything that was close to what I needed was for versions of VB before .NET. Any input would be appreciated. Quote Take a look at my programs. Go to my web site.
*Experts* Nerseus Posted March 8, 2004 *Experts* Posted March 8, 2004 Are you interested in learning about the graphics, or just game logic in general? If you say "both", then I'd pick one and start there... A "game" is like a bunch of apps rolled into one, in terms of what's needed to create one. If you want, check out some of the threads in the graphics forums to help with graphics. You'll have to decide if you want to learn DirectX (moderate to very difficult learning curve) or GDI+. You might also check out some "tutorials" that some users have posted, here and elsewhere: maybe search google for "C# game" or something close Quote "I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all the kinds of things you can't see from the center." - Kurt Vonnegut
wyrd Posted March 8, 2004 Posted March 8, 2004 Programming an actual game (aside from the simple Tetris clone) as quite complex. You have to program your own object database, messaging routines (objects need to interact somehow), etc. If you want to make an RPG or anything with quests and/or missions, you'll have to create your own scripting language and map editor as well. I have games + source on my site; http://www.danpeverill.com Mutant has tutorials on basic DX stuff on his site; http://www.directx4.net Be sure to check out http://www.gamedev.net as well. All the code is in C++, but it's easily converted. Quote Gamer extraordinaire. Programmer wannabe.
Klogg Posted March 9, 2004 Author Posted March 9, 2004 Yea, this stuff does look pretty complex. Maybe I'll just stick with programming regular applications for now because I don't think I'm ready for this yet. Thanks for the help. Quote Take a look at my programs. Go to my web site.
ThePentiumGuy Posted March 10, 2004 Posted March 10, 2004 try my site, http://www.vbprogramming.8k.com <-- starts from basics.. but the only problem is (i admit), i dont update often :( Quote My VB.NET Game Programming Tutorial Site (GDI+, Direct3D, Tetris [coming soon], a full RPG.... you name it!) vbprogramming.8k.com My Project (Need VB.NET Programmers) http://workspaces.gotdotnet.com/ResolutionRPG
Klogg Posted March 11, 2004 Author Posted March 11, 2004 Thanks, your site was helpful. It would be nice if you got the collision detection tutorial up, though ;). Quote Take a look at my programs. Go to my web site.
wyrd Posted March 11, 2004 Posted March 11, 2004 Just do basic collision detection until you get the hang of things. All it really consists of is getting the Rectangle coords of each game object and performing an IntersectsWith() method call on each. You'd be surprised on how effective it is, I used it in my Sharp Invader game and it worked out just fine. Quote Gamer extraordinaire. Programmer wannabe.
*Gurus* divil Posted March 11, 2004 *Gurus* Posted March 11, 2004 The hardest part of good collision detection is the part that comes _after_ the detection, i.e. what do I do about it? I found writing a simple platformer with sloped surfaces a great refresher on the applied maths I took back in college. Quote MVP, Visual Developer - .NET Now you see why evil will always triumph - because good is dumb. My free .NET Windows Forms Controls and Articles
Klogg Posted March 11, 2004 Author Posted March 11, 2004 Thanks. Now I just need to motivate myself to start programming a simple game, and hopefully I can figure it out. I suppose I can always ask questions on the forums. Quote Take a look at my programs. Go to my web site.
iebidan Posted March 11, 2004 Posted March 11, 2004 But the question will be as always.... WHY VB????? try developing a game using C# you will have more fun Quote Fat kids are harder to kidnap
Klogg Posted March 11, 2004 Author Posted March 11, 2004 I don't know C#, but I know VB. Once I learn more languages, I'll start programming in them. I'm just learning the basics of game programming right now anyway, so I don't think the language I use will matter too much. Quote Take a look at my programs. Go to my web site.
hungheykwun Posted March 31, 2004 Posted March 31, 2004 try getting vb engines or directx wrappers Quote
Leaders Iceplug Posted March 31, 2004 Leaders Posted March 31, 2004 But the question will be as always.... WHY VB????? try developing a game using C# you will have more fun That's just a personal opinion. I have more fun programming games in VB than with C#. I'd like to enjoy them the same one day. :) Quote Iceplug, USN One of my coworkers thinks that I believe that drawing bullets is the most efficient way of drawing bullets. Whatever!!! :-(
Superfly1611 Posted April 1, 2004 Posted April 1, 2004 Does anyone know of a good web site that teaches how to make video games in VB.NET? I already know how to write applications' date=' but I'm not sure how I should go about programming a game. I've done some searches on Google, but I can't find anything that will help me out. Anything that was close to what I needed was for versions of VB before .NET. Any input would be appreciated.[/quote'] Bw warned.... lots of stress involved in game programming! Quote
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