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| | I am looking to begin a build which is encompass and satisfy all of my computing needs. As far as needs go I use my computer for many tasks such as, word processing, video editing, gaming, virtualization. I have a few ideas of parts for this build but I am … |
| | Hello, I'm researching on android game development, especially the SurfaceView method to make simple 2D game. I've learnt about SurfaceView and a gameloop to call the overridden onDraw() function. My question is, using a game loop that constantly update and draw, how can I perform some procedural task, such as … |
| | Hey everyone, i have made a new gaming forum, only thing is, its new. People dont seem to want to join something with few members, that being 6 lol. So do you have any tips, i would be very pleased to have your view on the matter. If you would … |
| | i cant seem to print imageicon in board.java. any ideas? i got two files. board.java and WorldBackground.java i have a WorldBackground.java where i am create background image import java.awt.Image; import javax.swing.ImageIcon; public class WorldBackground { static ImageIcon background = new ImageIcon(WorldBackground.class.getResource("Images/backg.jpg")); public static Image getBackground() { return background.getImage(); } } … |
| | Hello, please would anybody know if there's any game software where I could include words and sentences? Although I'm still new in this area, I'm very interested in creating some games for teaching purposes. Thanks and Regards, Silvia |
| | Hey guys! My Asus G1S Gaming Laptop suddenly won't turn on for some reason. No light, no fan, simply lifeless. Before this, there were no signs like errors, automatic shutdown, etc. that it would die soon (did I mention all of a sudden?). I know it's probably the motherboard at …  |
 | I recently applied for a PHP programming job and they required me to do a coding challenge. One of the challenges involved simulating the card game war which I found intriguing. I "over-engineered" it as they requested, but I still don't think it was good enough for them. Is there … |
| | ive been searching the web for a 2d free game engine compatible with c++, and i cant find any! So i would like to know, if there is any that you guys know about? most people direct me to lib librarys, but thats not what i want. btw, sorry if …  |
 | Hello everyone! I've been having some troubles recently trying to work with frame independent movement (based on 300 pixels per second) and having the object collide with another. I'm still pretty new to this idea, but I don't know how I should go about having the character move back from …  |
| | As a project after learning about classes, I'm trying to create a type of board game where the program tells you where all of it's pieces are, and then you tell it where you've moved your pieces, and then the AI moves its pieces accordingly. However I'm having a bit … |
| | I've created this code which should look in the Songs folder and add any .mp3 file to a list. However when I test it it keeps saying File not found and pointing to the exact file it cant find with the name of the song while I dont mention this … |
| | Hey guys. Creating games is one of the best things you can do, am I right? However, nowadays you can choose between so many languages, gfx libraries and game engines. So lets vote! Whats your favorite programming language for making a game? Whats your favorite graphics library? Whats your favorite …  |
| | I am currently in school for video game design. I plann to make a mmorpg and although I will be creating the company I plann to do much of the work involved. I have noticed lots of mmorpgs have bots running non stop flooding the game and making gameplay annoying …  |
| | write a program to score "paper*rock*scissor"game.each two user type'P',R'or S, AND THE PROGRAM ANNOUNCES THE WINNER AS WELL AS THE BASIS FOR DETERMINING THE WINNER "paper covers rock","rocks break scissor",scisor cuts paper", or "nobody wins"be sure to allow the user to use lower as well as uper case letters. |
| | Hi, I am building a new server for home and business use that I would like to be future proof. I have already bought the case which is a Corsair 800D (please check specification at http://www.corsair.com/pc-cases/obsidian-series-pc-case/obsidian-series-800d.html My next purchase will be the mother board for the server for which I … |
 | This is the famous counterfeit coin game in C++. # include <iostream> # include <cstring> # include <ctime> # include <cstdlib> # define coinVal 2; using namespace std; void gameInfo(); void generateGame(); void playGame(); int coins, counterfeitCoin; char typeOfCounterfeit; int main() { gameInfo(); generateGame(); } void gameInfo() { cout<<" Enter … |
| | Daniweb isn lt the first forum I joined, (but thankfully its the only one I am currently on). And over the years as I've browsed literally 100's of forums, in the past I always seem to see one question that always pervades. (Well at least on the gaming ones). And … |
 | Hi everyone, Would anyone suggest good tutorials on simple game programming in javascript preferably using HTML4 ? Thank you.. |
| | Hey guys! I've started writing a 2d platformer game some days ago, and I'm really enthusiastic about it, but I already failed to live up to my own expectations: I just cannot possibly think of a way I could make my character jump. I used the MVC desing is why, … |
 | Let's say connection 1's speed is 1.5Mb/ps and its latency is 100ms,connection 2 is 1.5Mb/ps and latency is 200. what is the direct connection of latency to speed? if we download something using both connections ,speed is same and gaming (counter strike for example) is impossible with higer latency. but … |
| | Hey guys, im new to C++. been learning for only about a week. The most complex program i can make is a calculator! But, i was wondering, how hard would it be to make a text-based zork-like game? Like i said before im new, so any tips and/or tricks to … |
| | post three words (the most unrelated words a place, an animal and a thing) that you think NO ONE in the world has ever posted on the internet in that sequence.. *Rule* you have to use the last word of the previous post.. PS: its a skill to come up … |
| | I recently purchased a headset to talk with my boyfriend online. We use the program Skype rather frequently and find it works alright. However, if I want to play a game or listen to music, or whatever while I am talking on my headset the noise from my game/music blares …  |
| | I'm on a short budget and have never been into PC gaming so I have little knowledge on graphic cards and so on... I'd like to be able to run recent titles with graphics quality similar to those that have appeared on the ps3, on a smaller budget (if it …  |
| | Hi there. I'm looking to create a textbased browser game based on my old favorite anime. I figured out the basic structure of the data, but i've got one problem. is there a way to set the data up where a single user can have several of one item, each … |
| | I need some help with my code for my bulls and cows game... the requirements for the program are below: To start your gaming career, you have decided to write a math game. You want to create the following Menu: Bulls and Cows --------------------------------- 1. Play new game - New … |
| | im working on a single player game in java and want to add a high scores table. what im thinking is when a player finishes a session my script will contact my server like this "mywebsite.com/sethighscore.php?secretkey=23234234&user=bob&itemscollected=45&timeplayed=1hour" <-- this would add a new user to database i have very little knowledge …  |
| | Hey all, Im without a doubt a still a rookie programmer, and my hardware knowledge could be a bit more expansive. But im going to be building a new computer in a few months. Looking to spent around 1500 on the machine and I rather not make 2000 by buying … |
| | So I want to make a web based text game. But know nothing about coding :D I'm pretty sure php would be the best to do it in but not sure, either way were should I start?  |
| | I got a new gaming pc yesterday, and it was working fine. The next day I hit the power button and it started to boot, and shuts of again after about 5 seconds, then turns back on and shuts off after 5 seconds, repeat. (until I turn off the master … |
| | (My apologies if this is the wrong forum section) Hello everyone, I have recently been confronted by two problems with my computer, which I purchased two years ago. These are my specs Quadcore Intel i7 860 @ 2.80Ghz ATi Radeon HD 5770 1GB 4GB of DDR-3 RAM 500 GB SATA …  |
| | Hello, Over the past couple of days, I've been struggling with getting collision detection to work for my game, a 2D sidescrolling platformer, made with SFML 2. This is example code using my most recent method of collision detection, although it has some flaws: // main.h #ifndef MAIN_H #define MAIN_H … |
| | I go to control panel, then mouse, then pointer options and I try to turn enhance pointer precision off for gaming purposes. Every 30 seconds or so it turns back on. Hitting apply or OK doesn't keep it on. I even tried keeping the window up and it still turns … |
| | Hey people, just stop by and want to say hi. I have just developed a new html5 game and want to know what do you think about it. You can download it at chrome web store, search for 'Bubble Spark Jack' and download it, let me know if the game … |
| | Hi Friends, I have created a small C# program to "SendKeys" to the active application. I use it to automate the cheat code typing for games. I have assigned cheats to some keys in the keyboard. Problem is the `SendKeys.Send()` works with notepad (i've tested) but not working with GTA … |
| | Hi guys. I made a pong game with Python, and I was looking for some possible improvements. The code can be found [here](https://github.com/astronautlevel/Python-Repo/blob/master/Python/Pong%20game/Pong.py). Please look at it and reccomend some improvements. Thanks! |
| | Hey, so I just created a new Youtube video with some highlights about my new Indie game "Temporal Wars". I have been trying to get this cool game out for over a year now!! But the Xbox indie reviewers are tough! Which is good, but this is like 5 times … |
| | Hi guys, I'm practicing on developing a flash application for android mobile. The application/game's functionality is suppose to perform drag and drop. Specifically, it should drag and drop images that I create. The question is that: Is the drag and drop functionality in flash apps supported in android??? Thanks |
| | Do you people think slick2d is the best framework ever? I have tried it and now I am really enjoy using it to develop my next game in java. |
 | I wrote this program because I often am asked by people that know that I like to make games to make just a quick simple game for some reason or another. I always make a simple text based adventure game (like Zork, but simpler) and they are usually happy with … |
| | Is it possibile to display moving words in cobol?similar to tertris?thanks |
| | Hi guys, I was making a text based game in javascript.. Here it is: <!doctype html> <script type="text/javascript"> //Experimental Code - Text Based RPG function error() { alert(+choice+ "is not a recognised command") maingame() } function maingame() { choice = prompt('You find yourself in a dark room...do you\n[1]Eat cheese\n[2]Do stuff') … |
 |  "There are bombs littered all over the city and your job is to stop them from exploding" that's the premise of Bomb Disposal Unit 54, a new game that I have been playing on my iPad before it's official release in the App Store on 6th May. When … |
| | I am creating my purchasing system for my game at the moment, but I am struggling on a part of it and wondered if any of you could offer me some guidance? The problem I am facing is adding X amount onto a value but if that means it goes … |
| | I recently downloaded a computer game for my mac, but it does not open up when I click on it. I am under the impression that I need to make a virtual disk image for the file in order to play the game on my comp. I do not know … |
 | Hey guys, jackbauer24 here. I am about to finish Final Fantasy 10. I really liked the way we fight(commands), how we upgrade(sphere grid) and most importantly the storyline. I live in India. Could you recommend another Final Fantasy game? My requirements are:- 1.These are the minimum graphics ie- I don't … |
 | Ok, time to get some help instead of giving it ;) When I play games, my PC randomly reboots (no BSOD). So I tried updating all the drivers, but no succes. I don't have anything overclocked, so that shouldn't be a problem. My first guess was that something was overheating, …  |
| | Hello, I have been programming for a little while, but I wouldn't consider myself very novice yet. Yesterday I started a project but ran into difficulties with getting the position of the object (apply_surface(0,0,Ss,screen,&clip[0]); to change based on the key input because they are in different headers and stuff, so … |
| | Hello! I am starting a small text based game, I have created my set and get methods for my player class: import java.util.*; public class player extends main{ /* * Player attributes: * Name * Weight * Morale * Money */ //PLAYER ATTRIBUTES private String name; private int weight; private … |
 | I have studied functions, pointers, recursive(I suck at it though), file handling(slightly), loops and a bit of data structures. My final project of my semester is due very soon. I chose othello. Before I was able to succesfully make hangman. Now, this is my first time that I am trying …  |
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