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ookay people, here is the code c++; im trying to read BMP image file. [CODE]#include <iostream> #include <fstream> using namespace std; void listing (void) { unsigned char pixel; int x, pix; ofstream debug("debug.txt", ios::out); ifstream inpaint( "source.bmp",ios::binary); if(!inpaint) { cout << "File not opened\n"; exit(1); } for(x=1; x<=54; x++) { …

Please i need your help in writing pseudocodes on the who wants to be a millionaire game.

I did not know where to ask this question so I have put it here, feel free to move it if it is in the wrong place. My issue is that I cannot stand any of the usual programming fonts because letters tend to be the same, either '1' and …

Hello World ! I have problem regarding displaying a text which should not be affected by model view transformation...I have to display a cross-hair at the center screen for targetting enemies...when I put cross hair in the middle of center, it gets affected by some model view trasformation...as in pC …

hi, first of all im noob and 11 years old so don't blame me if something is wrong! i try to read a txt, see a version, read a txt on a server, see if on server newer and ask to update if yes. any suggestions? Oh and in C++ …

FYI: I am not asking for anyone to do any work for me. I'm taking a class on Unreal Development Kit and I'm having a problem with differences in versions of the kit. The book we're using for the class has tutorials and code for an older version of UDK …

People. As i have my course of Object Oriented Programming, thus my Final project is to make a game in c++ using allegro. Please provide me basic knowledge because i have no idea of using allegro and game development. i would also be needing some good and easy game ideas …

i am going to learn xna or glm for designig games(i studied on entertainmetn and fun aspects of designing a game to become a game designer) now i must learn a programing languedge ...which languedge do you suggest me to learn?how should i start ?i am not experienced in programing

can someone plz help me with my game script been working on it 2 weeks still cant get it right should be bout done though ty SetActiveWindow Naruto New Flames 2.8 constants k1 = 0 uparrow = 1 leftarrow = 2 rightarrow = 3 downarrow = 4 End loadRGB 271, …

I'm just curious, what are the most important c++ concepts you need to know (as specific as you can be) to create one, and where does one begin?

Hello world ! I am beginner in openGL and really facing difficulties while learning it. I have a question and getting confused about the usage of GL_PROJECTIOn and GL_MODELVIEW and also about glLoadIdentity(). I am struggling, this concept has consumed several hours of mine. So from World, anyone who can …

people, i'm new to game designing.i'm experienced in gaming(i have new concepts ,many of idaes of had befor are now a game by others!) .and i am studing on entertainment and fun aspects of game(analyzing good and bad games.studied books such as ''art of game design'' or''game design workshop''... [I]but …

i am going to start learning Android next week, and i was curious about it animation capability. can i put 3d Max, Maya or flash animation? what animation program is best to use, i am thinking to make games for the platform

People, i have downloaded a game cod from the internet and it wont run.. it always gives a linker error and i don't know what to do. i am new to allegro game development and i really need help.

I know alot of you are gonna get mad that i started a thread on directX books when clearly at the top there already is a thread on direct X books, but this is different. I need books on Vector Algebra and Matrix Math/Algebra. I'm learning DirectX9/10 and i have …

When I first started programming my TemporalWars 3D game engine in 2008, very few interfaces were used. However, as the program grew in complexity I quickly realize the importance of compartmentalizing code and abstracting the connections to those units using ‘Interfaces’. For those who are not aware of what an …

Hello - I'm new to this forum, hello everyone. :) I wanted to see what people thought to the idea of a centralised PC trophy site, which developers can add their trophies to and users can collect in a central place. It's sort of like testing the water, because I've …

Everytime i try to run it it screws up, it works but you can only do one move then you cant change direction any more. here is the code and I recommend that you try it first before replying [CODE]#include <iostream> #include <windows.h> #include <stdlib.h> #include <conio.h> using namespace std; …

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Hello, I am still considered a newbie and would like to know how to get unbuffered input from the keyboard preferably the arrow buttons, thank you. (C++).

I'm trying to add some models to an existing game. I'm injected into the game, and i've hooked the direct3d device succesfully. I tested this by setting the fill mode to wire frame and the game indeed changes to wire frame(I did have to add a clear to an endscene …

Hey everyone, as the title suggests I'm trying to find a function or some code that'll execute a string of code in Lua. If anyone is familiar with Python, It would be the eval function. ex: [CODE=python] eval("y=1") print(y) >>> 1[/CODE] Essentially, I'd like to do that same thing in …

The source code is here: [url]http://www.policyalmanac.org/games/aStarTutorial.htm[/url] Can anybody help as to what code needs to be added to enable this pathfinding algorithm to work with a isometric 2d tile map which is based completely on this XNA tile map tutorial: [url]http://www.xnaresources.com/default.asp?page=Tutorial:TileEngineSeries:4[/url]. I just need a working pathfinding for isometric map …

For example, I want to write a minesweeping. I know the interior algorithm, but I don't know how to start creating a gui. How should I get started? Thanks.

I have used DirectSound for years but I have started a new Direct3D 10 game and wanted to use something more supported and newer. Target VC++ 2010 build for Win7 platform, prefer an OOP model if one exists. Suggestions?

Hi, I actually don't really know where I should post this question so please forgive me if it's in the wrong discussion section. Basically, I'm developing a CUDA program to calculate the FFT power spectrum of a series of images which are captured continuously and want to show the power …

Hello, I'm currently working on a simple SFML game using its 2D library. Here's the part of the code the problem is coming from: [code=C++] data.SetCenter(data.GetSize() / 2.0F); data.Resize(50,50); data.SetColor(sf::Color(255,255,255)); [/code] If I remove the call to SetCenter, the square shows up fine. But when I add the call to …

Hey guys, so I have a bit of a problem. I have an idea for a game, and I have all the 3d models and such, but I have no clue how to program. I hired a couple of guys to work for me, but here's the thing. I have …

Hello, I've been trying to deal with this problem for a while now, I'm currently working on a game engine I could use to help myself later on, the thing is made in .NET C++, and is similiar in design plan to RPG Maker, and GameMaker and the such in …

If anyone is interested in attending/covering GDC on behalf of DaniWeb please contact our editor-in-chief, Eyal Akler at [email]eyal@daniwebmail.com[/email] You must have plenty of experience in Game Development and good reporting / interviewing skills. [url]http://www.gdconf.com/[/url] [ATTACH=left]18963[/ATTACH]

Basically I keep getting asked on different laptops and computers whether if they can play certian games and etc. I would like to be able to just install it and it can run tests on my computers I also would like to be able to type in / select different …

Hi, I was wondering that how people manage to get a HD resolution game @30fps on a server machine. My calculation shows it needs [B]210Mbps[/B](24 * 30 * 640 * 480) bandwidth for a [B]640x480[/B] resolution [B]@30fps[/B]. Adding audio will increase it further. On [I]Gaikai[/I] website they claim to achieve …

So I'm pretty far into development of my new game and I am trying to figure out how to do a bullet that will look like it fires from a plane sprite I thought of a way it didn't work so I went back to my old code. I would …

I'm quite new to Game Programming. I'm currently learning C++ at its deepest... ;) And, it seems that there are just too many options available to get into the industry. From searching and digging in this very forum and other resources, it seems that C++ is the best suited language …

Hi All! Been working on the following XNA game engine for the past 3 years… [B]See website for pics and videos;[/B] [URL="http://www.temporalwars.com/dotnetnuke/Home.aspx"]http://www.temporalwars.com/dotnetnuke/Home.aspx[/URL] [URL="http://www.temporalwars.com/dotnetnuke/GameEngine.aspx"]http://www.temporalwars.com/dotnetnuke/GameEngine.aspx[/URL] Contains the following features; Graphics * Per-pixel dynamic lighting * Normal occlusion mapping * Reflection handling * Powerful explosions, fire, and smoke particle systems * Glow post …

I have recently started learning Object oriented programming and design. I had made a small program using the procedural design to move a block after selecting it in XNA. I then tried to make the same program with an Object centered Design, but I am not able to make it …

i have to develop a game to teach object oriented concepts clearly by using a game. 1 game should include all 5 concepts ( inheritance,polymorphism,abstraction,encapsulation and message passing) please tel me a way to develop that game. thank you

Hey people, im trying to bash out the class design for a realtime strategy game (Think original command and conquer) right now. It will probably be in .NET (C#/XNA?) as ive already got code (such as an isometric tile-engine) in that language for a game i just did for an …

Hi, sorry a bout this question but I have no Idea how I would texture something drawn by using glDrawElements? From what I gather you need to use glTexCoordPointer? but I'm still really confused. [CODE] public class DrawWater { public Expr2 func; // The function that is being drawn. private …

I made a blog about game development to help beginners like me, here it is: [URL="http://howtomakeagameinmyopinion.blogspot.com/"]How to make a game in my opinion![/URL] I hope it helps! Any suggestions? By the way sorry my bad English.

Hello, I want to make a video game. I have no team, so I'm on my own for this. What are the main categories I need to know about making a video game? I know of C++, but what else? Also, are there any books any of you recomend for …

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hey guys, i'm designing a satellite for my project....the thing is its looks kinda plain...so i read abt texture coor....but i'm not sure how to use it....could you help me out with this.... [CODE] glColor3f(0.5f, 0.0f, 1.0f); glTranslatef(0.0f,0.0f,0.0f); gluCylinder(pObj,5.0f, 5.0f, 10.0f, 24, 24); //drawing cylinder(but got holes...=(,must cover them up) …

If anyone has a game project that they are working on and wouldn't mind having a helping hand with it, I would really like to be a part of the project. I wouldn't require pay or anything, just a credit if the game ever reaches the market. I'm willing to …

Hi there I have made and run several different graphics programs and applications. The applications I have made so far always use the full processor and graphics card available. The game for instance may run at 5000fps or some really high number. I am assuming this is not how games …

hi, I'm a bit confused as to how my graphics engine actually loads a model file. Currently I'm using .x files, because that's what I was taught. But I haven't asked the most important question, how do my graphics engine actually load a model file? Using DirectX and the correspondent …

Hi, I have a program that loads in a heightmap data from a text file. The problem i have is i don't really have a clue what do do with it. I have to call glTexImage2D to set up the text, how would i use that? Oh and the data …

Hi there, I'm generally looking for some advice on how a game could be developed. I have no skills in game development whatsoever at the programming aspect. I do have an idea though that I am writing and drawing and all that jazz for a game that requires massive online …

Ok so does anybody know of any good books or websites that can help me out. I mostly know C++ pretty well know and I am trying to build a game using MSVC 2008 with C++ and directx9. Is there any books or resources that would help me with further …

Hey; I want to get into some game programming just for fun and to improve my C++ and software development experience. For now I developed some Console Applications as anyone would do. Now the question is this; do I need to know how to use WinApi or POSIX in order …