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C++ and OpenGL is really the way to go. Blender is a 3D design tool more than it is a game language. From what I understand, you can do some limited programming in it, but for flexibility's sake, you're going to want to use Blender just to design your 3D …

Call me old-skool, but I'm going to say that C++ is the only only only way to go. It completely compiled, doesn't rely on any middle-level interpretation software (no virtual machine). Visual Basic and Java are great, but when it comes to fast graphics, the C++ and OpenGL combination are …

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This has got to be the hardest part of internet "development" for me. I'm pretty good at making a site work... lousy at marketing. Dani, you're obviously pro at this. Thank you for your input.

While it might not answer your specific question, here's a [URL="http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~bam/numbers/#ComputerResearch"]website that might give you an idea[/URL] of what sort of numbers we're talking about here. Enjoy!

You know... I hate to admit this, but I actually had that happen to me once. Not because I didn't know what I was doing (honestly), but because I got lazy. I set up my router, got everything all set up, and didn't bother to set a WEP key or …

I totally agree with DimaYasny... it completely depends on what you're going to have the server doing, and what sort of volume load you're expecting it to handle. Brand name is always a plus, if even just to know you have an 800 number to call if/when something goes a-miss. …

It's a sign of the times, I think. And not a good or bad one, just a sign. I don't agree with the comment at the end of the blog entry, the one that refers to the people as "idiots". I understand that person's sentiment, and it's easy to dismiss …

Well geez... where has time gone? I promised some better blogging than this on the game, and I apologize for not delivering... so, here's an update: We've been working more on it lately than in the past seven months. This is mostly due to the fact that, well, I got …

A lot of stuff has been happening on the Pirates game, so it's high time I shared a little with you all. First of all, the first server build is done. That's right, we've got a bit of communication. Unfortunately, right now, it's a one-way conversation. The server is ready …

So it's been a while. In case you weren't already aware, MMORPG software systems are complicated. Very, very complicated. I mean, you're creating a whole world as a software system! So it's taking a while. We have made progress, however. My brother and I recently created a networked system to …

Personally, I don't buy it... though who knows, I might be eating my words soon. From a business standpoint, what sense would it make to work on software that the average user won't use? The reason I say that is, unless Google pre-packages "GooOS" with either a [I]really [/I]good build …

Actually, it's funny that you should mention coupling a cycle with video games. A gym I used to be a member at had exactly that: a couple of stationary bicycles attached to a PlayStation 2 with a motocross game on it. You could challenge a friend or play solo... it …

If you've ever had the (un)fortunate experience of having to work closely with a lawyer, you know that their profession seems to have it's own language. In fact, there are actually courses in law school that teach future attourneys to speak this strange mish-mash of English, French, Latin, and Greek. …

Perhaps I am one of the fortunate ones... my fiancee is good enough to allow me my toys. She just wants to make sure she knows how to use them, too. :cheesy:

Just recently, the development group that I work with decided to adopt Linux as our standard operating system for the server-side of our project. Linux is a great choice of server OS for many obvious, and not-so-obvious, reasons. It's extremely flexible, stable, and secure, and works on just about any …

As with most early-to-mid twenty-somethings out there, I grew up on a healthy portion of video games. When I was about 6 or 7, my family invested in our first Nintendo, which changed our lives forever. Fortunately for us, it didn't shift our lives in the direction of endless bags …

Wow... I have Microsoft's Streets and Trip product, along with their GPS receiver, which I've used several times on business trips with no problems like that. I think the key to effectively using those systems is that you have to actually [I]continue to use your brain. [/I]I've found that any …

Wow... where do I even start? The first thing you've got to understand is that anything that starts with "MMO" is going to be a real challenge. I would never say "impossible", because if that were the case, no one would have done it, but "challenge" is probably an understatement. …

I think he's most focused on the US economy. This move has everything to do with trying to keep money in the United States. Yes, it will probably be bad for some other countries, but I highly doubt the move was racially motivated.

Hmm... I disagree with almostbob's assessment. He's right... JPEG is lossy, but that doesn't necessarily equate to the issue you're seeing. Paint's JPEG implementation is crud. What I typically do when I want to take something from paint and turn it into a JPEG is first save it as a …

Ok... here we go... [QUOTE]1. How do I get a job without having experience (everyone wants experience)?[/QUOTE] Yeah, this is the ultimate Catch-22. Fortunately, you studied computers in school, so you have that added advantage. Is your degree actually in something computer-related, or was it a minor? As far as …

lionheart, you are not alone. I am in the same boat as you... I want to push my career toward open-source. The work is more interesting, the technology is more exciting, and (let's not forget) on the average, the pay is better. There's also a bit more glory in getting …

Exactly what I was going to say, unbeatable0. You are far better off learning from some sort of print media than video. To be completely honest, if you're truly committed to learning how to program, investing in a good solid C++ book shouldn't be out of the question. The lessons …

These guys are right... Access will work on a very, very limited basis, but doesn't really qualify as a true database solution. We use MySQL for our projects, and it performs very well, plus it has the bonus of being free. There is a second aspect to your question, and …

I'm surprised no one has replied to this yet. I work for a company that employs three people in its IT department, so I'm pretty much a jack-of-all-trades. The three of us do, however, have "specialties", and mine is Network and Server Systems Admin. First, I'll give you a run-down …

I'm going to guess, though I've never done this myself, that you'd do that through preprocessor directives in your source code. I'm thinking it would look something like: [CODE]#if LINUX_VERSION_CODE >= KERNEL_VERSION(2,5,0) #include <whatever_header.h> #else #include <a_different_header.h> #endif[/CODE] Of course, you'll want to change the version in KERNEL_VERSION, but beyond …

Hello Everyone, First I want to thank you for taking a look at this thread. I appreciate your time a great deal, as I've been living with this issue for quite some time, and really would love to get it resolved. Here's the deal. I've got a home-built computer that …

Hello, all... I'm posting this here because I'm not exactly sure where this sort of discussion should be posted, and since it hinges around some of the graphics that I want to use on my website, I thought I could at least start here. I'm in the middle of developing …

Ok... To start out with, have you used PHP before? Do you know how to connect to a MySQL database? I promise I'm asking with no prejudice, not trying to belittle... just want to know where to start. The way I typically approach tasks like this is to try to …

MySQL user permissions can be very very confusing, for the reasons that verruckt24 mentioned. Just because you've set permissions for a user one way doesn't mean he/she will be able to connect another way. Have you tried using the system root password to log in to phpMyAdmin? Is this server …

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I concur... I always close my DB connections right after I'm done with whatever group of transactions I needed the connection for. It makes it easier for me to remember when things are cleaned up, and doesn't leave any connections dangling opened.

I'm wondering if permissions are set correctly in the directories below the file that doesn't exist. What I'm thinking is that the server is trying to create the files, but doesn't have write permission to the directory it's trying to create the file it. That would be why you're not …

FireNet is absolutely right. I don't know of any tool that can automatically take a 2D image, no matter how detailed, and turn it into a 3D render-able object. There's just not enough data in the 2D image. There are tools available to make it easier to MANUALLY do the …

Kudos on taking the leap. It's quite a learning experience building one of these monsters. It takes knowledge in just about every aspect of computing, from software development to distaster recovery to networking to database design (if you go that route) to... well, you get the idea. I'm three years …

Your question is unclear, so I'll answer all the questions I can discern from your post..... 1. What graphics API should you use? OGRE3D. It is platform independant (basically) and awesome. 2. How should you calculate attack rate / chance? That depends... how big of a difference in STR and …

Wow... I wouldn't have called that "advice" as much as "criticism", but perhaps that's just me... To get to the heart of your question: Are there any free 3D engines and modeling programs available to help you create an RPG? The answer is "yes", there are, but they come with …

It seems to me that the only thing that prevents developers from doing just what you're describing more often is red-tape. From a purely technical point-of-view, there's nothing keeping programmers from developing a game that works on the Xbox, PSIII, and PC's (of course, the game would have to be …

Wow... that's some... good advice there, beefy. I agree with Phaelax... trying to fit the whole thing in your head at once will lead to nosebleeds and blindness. Take it from someone who knows: Building an RPG, especially an MMO like what we're working on, is a DAUNTING task. You've …

I'm not sure of any sort of "libraries" of images like that, but if you're looking at having to make them yourself, perhaps Google Sketchup might help you to rapidly create the images. I dunno... I've never used it myself ... just a thought.

[QUOTE=newprogrammer;563935]I am a new programmer but I am devoted to make a game. Can I make a game engine that have [I][U]software rendering and openGL[/U][/I] . With a [I][U]little bit of AI and dynamic lightning[/U][/I] and [I][U]sprites/models[/U][/I]. I am[B] not[/B] asking the ~~~~~ [I][U]like Half life or Quake engine[/U][/I], just …

Yep... C++, Maya, 3DS are all GREAT to know if you want to make games. The only other thing(s) I might add would be OGRE/OpenGL/DirectX. By the way, what does the school's game engine do?

Yes... all these things are very true. C/C++ is the basis of EVERYTHING you're going to want to do. There might be some scripting languages along the way (LUA comes to mind), but the basics are always in C/C++. Learn everything you can about everything, because it's all important when …

I'm looking for a bit of advice. We're getting to the point in our game development where I need to start thinking how we're going to integrate scripting into the game engine. I was looking at Lua, but am also interested in what Perl or Python might be able to …

That's a very good solution. If your teacher has not gone over pass-by-value vs. pass-by-reference, or global vs. local variables, now would be a good time to bring that up. CAMERON, FOR THE WIN!!!

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It would also depend on whether or not your ISP allows incoming connections. Some block ports, some don't.

I actually did some similiar work on a website not too long ago. I wanted users to be able to send information from a cellular phone to their account on my website. I used an email account, however, and used some IMAP libraries to enable a .NET script to check …