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hi, first post in a loooong time :) please go easy :) i've started off with a cube like arena with some random dots along the walls. i then went and found the normal of each dot. i'd like to filter out the normals somehow and i started this by …
Hello, I am trying to use the allegro game library (5.05) and I came across an error. It involved not being able to find -lgcc_eh so I switched it to static-lgcc_eh and it worked fine, that is until I got an error for not finding allegro-5.0.5-mt.dll . I looked in …
My cousin wants me to repair her original fat XBox 360. It will play DVDs fine, but when trying to load a game just completely locks up. I've determined that the disk drive is failing, and that it is a Philips Lite-On DG-16D2S. I have an old busted 360 and, …
I'm working on a small concept demo for a friend and I'm stuck on the UI. I'm trying to build something akin to an FPS interface (using mouse-look and the iconic WASD). I'm working in a Windows environment (Win7 to be precise), so I figured I'd use the standard Windows …
Hi, I have a problem with Battlefield 3. Every time at the last mission of the campaign, it will load for ouhrs. The game won't start. It's at the moment that you jump at the top of the train. Specs of my PC: AMD Athlon II X4 645 3.1 Ghz …
Hey guys, I have just finished a very simplistic game where the object of the game is to move out of the way of a falling block. Still only version 1 so don't expect much but your welcome to have a go and post any feedback on this thread. Looking …
Basically im trying to make a game where shapes fall from the sky and the user controls the sprite to avoid them. I have it working but only with 1 block falling at a time. I am using the paint method to draw my shapes. I was wondering how to …
If you're like me and enjoy Steam's service (not having to mess with DVDs and CDs), you may have purchased Skyrim through steam. Now if you're in the Americas and this category fits yourself, you might like to know all you need is an IP in a different country to …
Do you use a joystick/gamepad(or whatever else) for gaming purposes? Or do you use the traditional Mouse + Keyboard combo for playing games? My Personal opinion: Mouse + Keyboard. Reasons: 1)The mouse is much more sensitive and flexible, and then again, some games don't support a joystick. 2)I'm still unfamiliar …
Hey guys, I'm working on my game project for college, I have the code started, just enough to put the sprite on the screen and have a scrolling background. It is telling me there are no errors but when i go to run the game it terminates immediately, it's got …
I'm trying to make it where I can draw an square with the values in the global array. I made it work without vertex array before but now I need to save it in array so I can possibly delete a square with just a mouse click. However I can't …
Hii friends, I am interested in learning DirectX. Can u plz suggest me which book to follow. I want to develop some games in DirectX. Which book shall i follow?
I recently started reading Beginning DirectX 10 Game Programming written by Wendy Jones, and I'm about 60 pages in on the chapter about sprites, and I feel like I haven't learned anything, half the code they throw at me I can hardly decipher, and even if I do that, how …
hi guys .......i am new around here ......would like you suggest something about..."Gaming using C or C++ languages"
This is un-official games discussion thread created since I didn't found any thread that discuss about games here... ******** You can discuss about anything that related about games here such as Reviews, Your expression, Rating, Cheats, Walkthrough, Spoilers, Console, New Release etc. Please be aware that some members don't like …
Hi there guys I just wanted to ask if you have any c++ games there that are easy to program? I'm on my way to learning game programming with c++, so perhaps you can give me ideas on what to code just the basic c++ games like tic tac toe …
I tried this once before on my laptop 10.5.8 but I couldn't get that to work despite online help: [url]http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1233494[/url] everything I tried is detailed in that thread I decided I want to try this again, using the same method perhaps on the iMac 10.6.8 I was just wondering if …
I've been thinking about upgrading from the current laptop I have to a desktop. Let's face it - with a dead sound card and a questionable IDE controller, this laptop isn't the most ideal, and neither is my other computer with a dying motherboard. With that in mind, looking at …
First of all, sorry if this is the wrong section. I've been looking over the forum quickly, and this seemed the right place. Anyway, I'm looking to replace my current laptop with a more game-capable one. For a while, I've been looking at the Sony Vaio series, but the graphics …
I just decided that I wanted to make one with C++, but I'm not really sure what I should put in it. Any ideas? I don't just want it to be some boring thing where you have to "Press enter to continue" all the time.
Hello all, Decided to post in here as thought it would be safer, and wasn't sure if I'd be violating any rules on any other threads. Basically I'm looking for a Family Fortunes-type game that I can edit (questions and answers) and use - and I need it for a …
Hi! I am just wondering what would be fastest(performance-wise) of Game Maker(with GML) or Python with Pygame?
Hi, I have a 3d model (.obj) with 3 textures applied to it and it consists of just over 96,000 vertices. But I want to be able to put it into a gaming engine which is limited to 65536 vertices. I have discovered a loop hole in the gaming engine …
All I would like to know is that if all parts are compatible with each other and will not conflict with each other: CPU Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge $220 [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072]Newegg.com - Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache LGA …
Trying to do some basic "Game of life", but for some reason i'm getting some weird results, the code: [CODE]#include "stdafx.h" #include "stdlib.h" #include <iostream> using namespace std; #include "windows.h" const int V=30;//Vertical const int H=40;//Horizontal char A[V][H]; int ne=0; //Set all to dead void setDead() { for (int i=0;i<V;++i) …
Hi everyone. My name is Erin, and I'm new here. I'm 34, mom of 2 boys, and a senior at Indiana University-South Bend campus. I'm an English and Informatics double major, concentrating in Creative Writing in English, and an English cognate in Informatics. I'm pretty much done with my English …
hi, i m having a problem with my computer. I m using windows 7 professional with sp1 (64-bit). here is my pc configuration: [COLOR="Green"]intel core-i5 (2.8 GHz) (LGA 1155) Gigabyte H67-D2H 2GB RAM 1TB HDD No ext. Graphics Card.[/COLOR] my problem is very weird. Every time i install a new …
I just bought 2 new games - EYE, which I recently started playing and am enjoying a great deal and the latest Deus Ex, which is the first game I paid full price for in years. I pre-ordered it months ago and then forgot about it. I generally only play …
Just wondering - What's your favorite flash game? 1. Free Rider 2 2. Winterbells 3. Thing Thing Arena 2 :)
I wanted to ask if some one in here knows how to code and make a good layouts for a mafia based game like exactly mafiakings.com make sure u go see it and tell me i will pay good if you can code a page like that game
hey guys, I play need for speed world and yesterday my brother was using my computer and when I play games it lags. Im sure its a virus because when I woke up this morning there were ads on my screen. Here are the logs you requested. GMER does not …
I just built a new system with a Radeon 9600xt graphics card and everything was working great until I started trying to play certain games. The computer crashes when I play Max Payne2 and other games with similar system requirements. I tried installing updated drivers but that didnt help. The …
WoW is a pretty good game. I downloaded the free trail but the trail's over and i have no space on my hard drive to download a game. please help me find a game.
Hello everyone! I have been working on a sudoku generator. My main aim is to create a completed 9x9 grid that follows the rules of sudoku. The grid should display unique numbers every time it is run i.e the numbers have to be randomised. My logic in tackling the problem …
I wrote this 3D Breakout game as a sample project to learn both Python and the visual module, vPython. It is based on a similar game I had on my Amiga back in the 80s. I don't expect that my Python is either standard or as elegant as it could …
Hi all. I know that others have posted about Rock Paper Scissors, but none of their posts are exactly what I am needing. My issue is that for my program, we are required to use at least 1 switch and 1 if statement, as well as keep track of the …
Have just finished my first attempt at a playable and interesting game in VB. Originally started in VB 6 i decided to re-write and expand in VB 2010. Just wondering if anyone has any ideas or comments on how it could be expanded/improved. :)
So I'm playing Deus Ex Human Revelution at full screen, and near the end of the game it randomly minimizes to the desktop. I thought it might just be the game, but later on, playing another game, it does the same. Now it does it every 10 to 20 minutes. …
Hello everyone ! I want to know what have I to for make a 3D environment ? I know how to use 3D Max 2010, but, if I do a "player", what extension need to have for use it ? And what "library" (OpenGL, etc.) should I use for this …
Nah I'm just kidding. Hi my name is MG, handle Fireprufe15. I am a delphi programmer in training (school, urgh I wanted to learn Java). I'm a gamer and aspire to one day be a game developer. But dreams sometimes remain dreams. I also enjoy writing and starting flame wars …
I'm creating a new functionality for an already existing software, made with VB .Net. This new functionality consists of rendering 3D objects on a specific form, and be able to move/rotate/resize/change,... those objects. For this task i've used XNA. I've created a new XNA Windows project and, in the specific …
Alright, well I've already taken Java programming at Auburn University for my first programming class. I'm taking C programming this coming semester. I've been learning C all summer, and now I would like to try making simple games! I have DEV C++ as my compiler, but I'm not sure where …
I'm an engineering student in computer science who loves programming and wants to learn game designing. I hope to learn a lot of stuff and have fun too, and when i get to be a good programmer i'll be sure to pass on the knowledge :) So hello Daniweb!
[ATTACH=RIGHT]21994[/ATTACH]The latest in a series of round table industry events held in the UK, and featuring a panel of experts in the field of commercial software development, has warned that ignoring the popularity of casual and mobile gaming is a big mistake for any successful digital development strategy. Interestingly, it …
Hi everyone, its been awhile since i posted here, hope someone could help me once more. Anyway my friend copied some files from me, he said his external HD is new so i plugged it in. When i opened it i saw he already inserted some files in it coz …
Hey what kind of programming language does the original playstation use? And where can I download it and some good tutorials? I just have one lying around and thought that it would be cool to make some games just 4 fun.
[ICODE] I would like to ask assistance how I can retrieve all the scores every game. And how to add the points by not incrementing game 1 and game 2 and so on.. THank you... [/ICODE] [CODE] /* * To change this template, choose Tools | Templates * and open …
I have a project.A shape game There are shapes and yours should be controlled by arrow keys.. you should crash with another to gain point. once you collide to a another shape, it should adopt the shape and the color. The problem is when i se,t for example, shape1 top …
I understand that this forum is the Motherboards, CPUs and RAM area, but my question is a bit more vague than that but these components are what matters most to me. Im a teenager and I am looking to buy myself a computer or laptop (Preferably laptop) for me to …
So I've never worked with percentages in c++ and I was wondering how to incorporate into a program I'm making for a game so see what the chances are that an item will reach a certain level depending on the chance of success for each different level. Here's what I …
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