Game Development Forum

Hello Daniweb, In 3D space I have generated a path which jumps between points in a grid of 100x100x100. When simulating movement through this path, I tried making a bezier curve of the points in the path, but the results were not good enough. I googled a lot, and the …

Hi, I made a post about a similar subject quite a while ago, but I'm a little more serious about it now. I've created two games in C++ and one in Python, but I'd like to start making games for the web to let them be more visible and more …

Hello guys, I hope someone can assist me here. I got an interview with a company that develops software for casino games and such. Any one has any tips, ideas, advice, for someone to be interviewed as a potential entry-level quality assurer/software tester. RS

In short, I've created a program that when a user left clicks it will create a dot at that location (cursor position). After doing some debugging (reviewing coords printed) it doesn't appear to be a coord problem (not sure though), but a perspective problem (may be displaying improperly). The problem …

Starting a new video game idea almost done with the designs of the characters and just starting the story board. I need video game developers, animators etc. And of course at the end I need voice actors. Does anybody know where to find: Video game publisher Video game developer 3D …

Hi Recently I finished a C++ course(used this book [url]http://www.amazon.com/Starting-Out-Early-Objects-6th/dp/0321512383[/url] ;whether its a decent book or not I have no clue). However it was just a one semester thing and well I found my teachers rather incompetent(they basically gave everything to us; horrible way to teach). Anyway I've been following …

Hi everyone, We are doing our minor project. We(project team) are planning on making a [I]strategy game[/I]. If we succeed it will be somewhat like DOTA([I][U]not that great![/U][/I]). We have started learning OpenGL + SDL for graphics, boost.threads for threading, and for artificial intelligence we are planning on implementing Finite …

Hi guys....I want to make a simple game using openGL Should I go for GLUT or MFC...don't know anything about any of these.... please refer me to some ebooks on net or tutorials (not very advanced please)

Hi guys. I'd like to learn how to make games. I'm on a mac, so I suppose I'd like to learn how to make it on a mac. I know java pretty darn well and I'm not to shabby in C++. I've also got a large book on openGL. I …

I am using Direct2D to write a simple rendering system that I could use to easily write a game. I have a function that renders each object every frame. Now, if my game is going to be dynamic, I can't hardcode every object into that function. I would much prefer …

Has anyone tried (or heard about) this website's tutorials? I want a good tutorial on openGL for my computer graphics subject's project. Does it really worth 70$?! there is a demo available here: [url]http://www.gametutorials.com/gtstore/Download/Demos/GT_Demo.zip[/url]

I've read 4 books on c++ and i understand it very well. My ultimate goal is to create a 3rd person shooter and i know im a long ways, but i don't know where to go from now. I just ordered a opengl book and im wondering if it will …

A small story in the context of the rest of the world is the UK Government's call for the banning of forthcoming computer game, [URL="http://www.medalofhonor.com"]Medal of Honor[/URL]. British Defence Secretary [URL="http://http://www.liamfox.co.uk/text.aspx?id=1"]Liam Fox[/URL] has called for the ban because unlike its predecessors the game is set in Afghanistan, where of course …

... hello everyone... i'm a computer science student here in the Philippines and i just want to ask help on how to develop a game... honestly, i am very clueless on how can i start my program... i really don't know what to do. i need to make a program …

Hi all the gurus and experts out there, I need your opinion on this: [url]http://www.simcountry.com[/url] What do you guys think is needed for programming/developing such game at this scale? Any advice for the platform to use and which server should I tap in for a good start?

I looked through other threads, but could not find on how one would be set up. So my question is, How would you set up a C++ text based game.

[ATTACH=RIGHT]16400[/ATTACH]Today [URL="http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleID=59530"]University of Washington researchers scored a triumph[/URL] in the ongoing battle for domination of the planet by demonstrating that sometimes humans are better at video games. The announcement came from David Baker, a biologist at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and Zoran Popovic and Seth Cooper, computer scientists at …

I have a gaming application developed using C#. Please suggest me a good installer for my application...

I am working on a 2d breakout game but I am having problem with the collision. Currently the game is working good with a normal box collision for the ball and the brick. But for making the ball speed negative/positive I need collision for different sides. Image: [URL="http://i.imgur.com/KSKDN.gif"]http://i.imgur.com/KSKDN.gif[/URL] In the …

Ok Im new to shaders and I am using glew... okay here is my code #include <iostream> #include <gl/glew.h> #include <gl/glut.h> float angle = 0.0f; //global shader handle GLhandleARB g_shader; char * LoadShader(char *file) { FILE *f; fopen_s(&f,file, "r"); if( f == NULL) return NULL; fseek(f, 0, SEEK_END); int size …

I have a gaming application developed in C#. I want to have animation, lot of customization in my installation package. Please recommend me a good software.

[ATTACH=RIGHT]16267[/ATTACH]Indie game developer Jeff Vogel (head of Spiderweb Soft.) wrote a thoughtful [URL="http://jeff-vogel.blogspot.com/2010/07/sometimes-its-ok-to-steal-my-games.html"]piece[/URL] on piracy on Wednesday, for his blog, [URL="http://jeff-vogel.blogspot.com/"]The Bottom Feeder[/URL]. As an industry veteran and most important of all, human, he explains why piracy isn't always a bad thing, and can often be downright justifiable given the …

Hi guys, I'm currently attempting to create a game similar to that of a Rubik's Cube but I've come to a standstill. I have a Cube made up of 8 smaller cubes, so its 2x2x2. Problem is, I have no idea how to go about rotating each of these cubes. …

I seem to be getting a null error and I can't for the life of me solve it. I'm basically creating a Tetris clone, but I can't seem to get this to work. I'm creating an array to hold the square shape, and then I am creating rectangles that are …

I have a gaming application developed using C#. How can I make my MSI installation package look good ?

I'm trying to learn all I can about game programming but I still can't grasp one concept. That is, how does one put code with graphics? Or does it even work that way? I've always been confused about that. Thanks!

[ATTACH=LEFT]16359[/ATTACH]When PopCap Games released a disco-themed version of its [URL="http://www.popcap.com/games/pvz"]Plants vs. Zombies[/URL] game this July, it didn't expect any controversy. After all, what's less offensive than giant blossoms battling the undead? But PopCap's decision to include a zombie Michael Jackson led to[URL="http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2010/07/27/michael-jackson-estate-forces-plants-vs-zombies-update/"] quick action on the part of the Jackson …

[ATTACH=RIGHT]16431[/ATTACH]Blitz Arcade, the downloadable division of Blitz Games Studios found themselves a World Record holder today, despite having accomplished this feat last year. With the creation of[I] Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Toa[/I] in 2009, Blitz now holds the Guiness World Record for the very first stereoscopic 3D console …

Hi, I know that there are a lot of webpages devoted in telling me how the OpenGL mouse function works, but I still don't understand. What I need to know, when my: [CODE] void processMouse( int button, int state, int x, int y){ ... } [/CODE] Returns x,y. What does …

Hi, I have visual c++ and have recently downloaded the Dark GDK add on. Does anybody know where i could find some tutorials because I am okay with c++ but dont know how to code the graphics. Any help is appreciated Thanks -Chris

Hello everyone! If you need a game needed to be made for you or a busniess, I got experience on Javascript, Unity 3d engine, Virtools, and 3d studio max. I specialize in making 3d web based games. I could make you a full game and depending on how big it …

I am looking for an API that can provide simple, 2D graphics support. Since Direct3D wasn't directly made for 2D, I looked elsewhere, and saw an API called Direct2D by Microsoft. Can anyone point me to a good tutorial on this API. The one Microsoft provides is very overly complicated …

As more Q1 fiscal reports keep rolling in, it's clear that Sony stands out among the gaming pack, thanks in part to a significant rise is PS3 Sales. Unfortunately, Nintendo and Capcom didn't fare so well. [ATTACH=RIGHT]16254[/ATTACH][B]Sony[/B] Sony bounced back from a 1st quarter loss of $426 million last year, …

I have a background in python and I'm looking for a new language. I am almost only interested in making games. I have come to 2 languages. C# and Action Script. C# because Microsoft allows you to make Indie XBLA games programmed in C# ONLY. Action Script so I can …

Well, right now i'm using linux, but i've heard that windows is really best for programing videogames ( on c++ ) well, wich O.S. do you think is the best? P.D. Sorry for the bad english jeje :$

Can Any one reccomend a good book in c++ on Game programming?

Hi, I'm in the process of writing my own FPS in C++ and I had a general question about game programming. Up until this week, I was developing the game on a computer with a low-end graphics card and everything was working just fine. This week, I've changed my development …

Hi, I've just created my first 2d game (c# XNA) - a car racing game. My problem is how to perform a multiplayer mode. I wanted to use MySQL server. I decided to try with a local database (SQLite) first. As i suspected it didn't work. The thing is that …

So far I have written a program that draws text to the screen and I am able to change the font type but I am unable to change the font size. Here are the 3 main parts of my code that I think you need to see. Font structure: [CODE]typedef …

I'm sure that forms of this question come up from time to time and it's a very subjective question that has the potential to generate some semblance of debate but here goes... Having looked into a future career in game development (back-end coding as opposed to front end UI and …

8monkey Labs, creator of the multi-platform Marmoset Engine and shooter game, [I]Darkest of Days[/I], announced a plethora of new features and upgrades to their Marmoset Toolbag...and has invited 3D game artists to try it for free. Marmoset Toolbag is a real-time material editor and presentation tool that allows you see …

Today, gaming industry execs and fans will gather at Epic Games' Headquarters in Cary, N.C. and this time, they're not checking out the giant slide in the lobby. They're supporting Governor Perdue and witness the signing of House Bill 1973 - tax incentives for the digital entertainment industry. [ATTACH=RIGHT]16060[/ATTACH]North Carolina …

Hello everyone, I'm working on my game project and my aim is now to produce the interface part. I've found that there is an easy way to produce some text on the screen with [I]glutBitmapCharacter[/I] and it's working quite well except the font choice is a little bit restrictive. So …

Hello, Please can anybody tell me how can I move a 3d model I am making a 3d human body tracking and i have reached the stage that i extract the position of the main parts of the human body using a camera (wrist, elbow , shoulder, waist,knee & ankle) …

Im new to game programming and i was wondering whats a good book i could get to start out.

dont know much about programming will study soon but have so many questions...i was recently researching voxels and see some advantages, i noticed that they are like bitmaps but with a third dimension, so wouldnt this be true if all voxels didnt have color wouldnt the file be smaller as …

Hello, I am writing a OpenGL program, but I can't get the mouse to do what I want. The code looks like this [code] main() [INDENT]init OpenGL stuff display function1[/INDENT] Function1 [INDENT]Start graphCalculation[/INDENT] graphCalculation [INDENT]plot graph in OpenGL[/INDENT] [/code] What I've tried to do, is to add a "zoom" function, …

hello guys... I'm new here... I got some problem with my action script code. I'm trying to connect the flash file to MySQL database. All syntax seems good and I think the algorithm is fine too. but, when I run the .fla file and i press the button, i got …

This might sound like a noob question, but that is because I am a noob. Anyways, I was just wondering what's good about inheritance and polymorphism in game development? I'm learning about them now and I can understand it mostly, but I can't wrap my head around an important use …

Hello, I really have no clue how to start creating a game engine, what skills I need in C++, I want the engine to be for 2d RPG games and relatively simple, mostly for experience. Could someone give me a step by step guide or something, I'm just really baffled …