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Hi, Does anyone know how to view the allegro library. I wanted to make some changes which can help my game. Thanks

I've been having some trouble using OpenGl in Delphi. Can anyone tell me what I might have done wrong. [URL="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3133/3305023396_a976b4499b.jpg"] Click here for a screen shot.[/URL]

Hi, I'm trying to make 3D clipping for my 3D projection program, and I am having trouble with the FOV calculations. The problem is that I set FOV to 45, but a point placed at 45 degrees from the camera does not appear at the edge of the viewport. I …

Hi, I've been testing GLFW joystick, trying to write a simple program to rotate a cube with the joystick. The fact that I'm using GLFW may complicate matters for debugging, but it's the only OpenGL library with joystick support that i have found. I don't believe that it should be …

hey, I am just learning textures in OpenGl, from a certain tutorial site : [URL="http://www.spacesimulator.net/tut3_texturemapping.html"]http://www.spacesimulator.net/tut3_texturemapping.html[/URL] the site had a good tutorial for texture, but after loading the .bmp picture, it goes to create its own function for vertex3f and such ( I think). In any matter, I have not learned …

i am writing a code that will rotate the polygon but it seem as if it is not working any help? [code] #include<iostream> #include<Gl/glut.h> #include<cstdlib> using namespace std; GLfloat fPent = 0.0; // for rotating pentagon; GLfloat fSqr = 0.0; // for rotating square; void handleKeyPress(unsigned char key, int x, …

hi, I started learning openGl yesterday. I made a simple program that supposed to create a triangle and a square, but its not working properly, any help please? [code] #include<iostream> #include<Gl/glut.h> #include<cstdlib> using namespace std; void handleKeyPress(unsigned char key, int x, int y) { if(key == 26) exit(1); } int …

I am trying to update my roguelike game, 'Get Out!!'. I have one simple question. How do I print an int at an xy coordinate using pdcurses and c++. i only know how to print char and const char[]. Thank you

[code] string MAP[11][11]; MAP[0][0]= "|I|"; MAP[0][1]= "|I|"; MAP[0][2]= "|I|"; MAP[0][3]= "|I|"; MAP[0][4]= "|I|"; MAP[0][5]= "|I|"; MAP[0][6]= "|I|"; MAP[0][7]= "|I|"; MAP[0][8]= "|I|"; MAP[0][9]= "|I|"; MAP[0][10]= "|I|"; //1 MAP[1][0]= "|I|"; MAP[1][1]= "|R|";//thing MAP[1][2]= "|T|";//thing MAP[1][3]= "|F|"; MAP[1][4]= "|F|"; MAP[1][5]= "|F|"; MAP[1][6]= "|F|"; MAP[1][7]= "|R|"; MAP[1][8]= "|R|"; MAP[1][9]= "|G|"; MAP[1][10]= "|I|"; [/code] This …

This was orignally posted in C++ Foums: Hey, I'm new to this forum. I'm having trouble making a mapping/navigation type program. Kind of like one where you type in "N" and you go north. But more complex, scince i'm creating an rpg. (In command prompt console) I need to have …

Okay so I am designing a game (that's why I am in this forum.) I want to know from people with experience what language is the best to code in? I see a lot of sites code in flash; though some of them are on phtml pages. Any info will …

Hey, I've been trying to create an RPG, and I really have trouble moving with it. I really can't find any decent tutorials (or even books). The only book I've heard of (Making RPGs with DirectX, or something, by Jim Adams) got pretty bad reviews. The part I can't really …

i know that blender has a game engine, but i cannot find anything really good on how to get it to work... i can make physics happen, there are tutorials (like a ball rolling) on that that are easy to understand, but i don't get the event thing that blender …

Without getting into too much detail about my own history, I'll be a junior in college this fall semester. My Bachelors Degree is "Computer Science" (the other degree offered being "CS - Information Technology" which is a bit more hardware based). My end goal is to be a programmer (on …

I am using DirectDraw to make a game and I am running it in 8-bit color mode. What I am having a problem with is making a macro to convert RGB values into a single 8-bit color. Here is the macro: [CODE=c++] #define RGB_8BIT(r, g, b) ((r & 224) + …

I want to make an engine similar to [URL="http://unreal.com"]Unreal[/URL] for PC, 360, And PS3. Who Wants to help?

Hello all, my first post on these boards. I have spent the last few hours reading this section of the boards and I have noticed many new to programming people ask the same question: What language should I use, where should I start, what should I learn, etc etc. All …

Ok, I'm writing a simple program with VC++ and DirectX. It's basically a working framework for 3D games, but all I need it to do right now is load a mesh and display it, and it is killing me. I've done this successfully before, I don't know why its not …

Hi, My nephew has a school assignment (7th grade I think) where he has to interview a video game developer (or someone in that industry) who has at least some knowledge of the process. He emailed me a list of questions in hopes that I would be able to answer …

hi all, this is the same game (if you can call it that yet) that I asked for help with last time (but I sorted it out myself) this time the problem is getting hp off of a monster/character in the combat header Ive already got a damage function that …

I'd like to learn about making an RPG old style like Final Fantasy on NES. But I don't know where to start ! I'm ready to put the effort needed in it, but can someone help me get started ? I don't have problem with the story or thing like …

I want to create a web based rpg that will includ emany different charecters such as Master Cheif and Mario and many others. I am a total noob to web design/creation so I am looking fo some help/ideas/comments. Have have only used c++ but for a breif time(1/2 years). I …

Hello, everyone. I'm having some trouble getting [code=c++]glutMouseFunc[/code] to work. [code=c++] #include <GL/glut.h> //GL/glut.h includes GL/gl.h and GL/glu.h so there is no need to declare them #include <ctime> // std::time #include <cstdlib> // std::srand #include "./colorgl.h" // contains my ColorGL class that handles colors. #include "./pathgl.h" // contains my NodeGL, …

Ok so first off i dont know much about programming. I am currently in the middle of my first programming class in school and i love it. It is based around visual basic 6, however the class moves incredibly slow so i decided i want to teach myself another language. …

Please help me.. I ve a problem in integrating Nokia Emulator to Netbeans.. I ve installed s60_3rdEdition_MIDP_SDK..BUT I am unable to add this emulator to Netbeans..can anybody help me.. Regards, Bhuvana

can some one help me i need the sudoku game in java programing code

Hi there... What is the best (3D Games Programming & Design) Program?

Hey, I'm trying to use trig to create a rotating tank (you rotate the tank by pressing left and right, and move forward and back by using up and down). I'm using this formula (C++): [CODE] tank.movex = cos(tank.direction*0.0174532925)*tank.move; tank.movey = sin(tank.direction*0.0174532925)*tank.move; tank.x += tank.movex; tank.y += tank.movey;[/CODE] tank.move is …

I'm working towards a game development degree and I'm not off to a good start. I'm having trouble understanding algorithms. I posted part of an assignment to give an example of what im having trouble with. I'm sure the assignment listed below is extremely elementary for most of you, but …

Hello, I worked with Python for about a year. Then I moved on to C/C++. Now I'm learning Java. I know the basics of programming really well, and I'm starting to get a good grasp of OOP. I'm learning the syntax of abstract classes and inheritance in Java. I thought …

Hello all, I do hope it is not a sin to say Mod in a Game Development Forum but I coudn't find another one that would cover this. I would like to do a pretty big overhaul to a game. I am IT and I do some web development, I …

here is a question which some would consider silly but i would still love to ask. what are the chances of C# or java replacing c++ as the gaming language? more and more books are being written about game design in C#. c++ has the advantages of being fast and …

Can anyone suggest a tutorial link for J2Me..

i designed the myevenreceiver class but i dont know how to animate a object sydney.md2 to make her move according to arrow keys plzz help me out i want only the main section plzzz help me out

Alright, granted i am not taking the advice, i am starting with 3d. i have blender and gmax. also, i am looking into purchasing deled. i wanted to know if any body had basic code to make a 3d model move so that i have a better understanding. thanks!

I am REALLY interested in game development. I have been looking at a lot of 3D software. I don't know whether the more expensive, the better, or if there is a cheap 3D program that still is good. Also, which should I start on, 2D or 3D, or does it …

Just wondering. Is using Glut with OpenGL still popular and recommended?

I'm having a bit of trouble understanding what [B]glLoadIdentity[/B](); does in OpenGL . This is a quote from the Redbook. "Recall that the viewing transformation is analogous to positioning and aiming a camera. In this code example, before the viewing transformation can be specified, the current matrix is set to …

I have heard a lot about OpenGL. I was just wondering if anybody could tell me what the pros and cons of it were.

Could some one please help me the definition of "Break apart" in reference to using Macromedia Flash; I have just begun using Macromedia Flash 6.0 and have been studying tutorials to get the basic, introductory feel of it. At one point it calls to use break apart for a JPEG …

Hi! I got a simple question. (two actually) I made a game in Flash, but when i want to publish it as an .exe file for burning on CDs, it has that flash player menu on the top, and I can't set it to be full screen. Pls help.

Hello, all! I just wanted to announce to everybody who browses the game development section here that I, along with my three brothers, will be endeavoring to develop an MMORPG. I am announcing this, not because I'm looking for recognition, but because I'm hoping that, through our efforts, we might …

Hi All, I am an experienced Java developer and since a few weeks I joined a project which involved real time rendering of 3D objects and interaction with those objects. I have a problem for which I hope that an experienced 3D programmer can help me. Usage: [LIST] [*]I’ve rendered …

Hello, These past few months I have been working with the C language. Before that, I was writing console applications with C++. I eventually got to the point where I couldn't seem to do anything more with C++, so I decided to use C as I know it is better …

Hi, I am trying to develop a ingame chat window that will work across games developed in directx and openGL. So i need to place a windows form above the game window. since i need this to work across all versions of directx and opengl I cannot use a hook. …