Dark GDK

[warrockhexer]

n1 idea and programm

[MadRainProductions]

Is DarkGDK in Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Express aswell?

[rvanner]

@MadRainProductions We are about to release an update that makes this possible. Should be out early Novemer.

[AMYuntold]

Once in a while i try to give it a try and actually understand what is GDK compared to DBPro... but i just don't get it. Is it capable of much more? And if yes, how?

[abamfngyw]

@AMYuntold If I'm not a little late, It just makes the overall framerate higher, and compiles smaller .exe files

[LearnGameProgramming]

nice but it isn´t the whole installation description

[Awesomedude690]

Well, I like how the owner actually responds to the comments on the video. =P Question, is this somewhat like a C++ version of XNA? Or is it totally different?

[bhunzo27dee]

hello. i'm working out our thesis project, im going to develop a game. i need someone to consult to, just wanna ask if anyone here is willing to help me..

[FlamingVong]

Anyone know if this works with VS 2010?

[allenallenallen333]

@FlamingVong

Don't try it, it's too hard to get it working. Just use 2008.

[BlueBerryWizard]

30,546 views and I am the first commenter... Does this work with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010?

[allenallenallen333]

@BlueBerryWizard

It will, but you need to do it manually. I recommend you to use 2008.

[wowwar2]

how many megabytes does it take up

[jmans25]

nice software --- looks good!!! i just wish I had enough money to buy this in GUI. looks promising and many might switch from YoyoGames GameMaker to this!!! I am thinking of trying this in c++ format.

Can I recommend a feature: RealD and/or Nvidia 3D support? that would be AWESOME!!!

nice work.

[rvanner]

@jmans25 DarkGDK is free. The GUI is Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 express, which is also free. We do support stereoscopic 3D and have done for a long time.

[jmans25]

@rvanner what i meant is a version that does not require any scripting --- for free.

[rvanner]

@jmans25 DarkGDK is based on C++ the other other method of developing games without programming or scripting is to use an engine like FPS Creator or 3D Game Maker, obviously those tools can only be developed for specific game types. The advantage scripting and programming gives you, is that you can explain to the computer exactly what you want to happen. Also developing these tools costs us money. Everyone at TGC has bills to pay and family's to support.

[jmans25]

@rvanner

True, true. I guess poperety software (3D Game Maker), that is very easier to learn, does have that advantage at earning revenue... but like you said, opened source (DarkGDK) DOES give people more control of what's happening, even though it CAN be tricky to learn, and doesn't earn a revenue (besides donate buttons, or in your case, poperety alternatives).

[rvanner]

@jmans25 It does earn a revenue. Once a user has used the free DarkGDK C++ kit to produce their game, they then need to pay us £20 for a commerical license. This royalty free license then allows the user to sell their commerical product. We've also used DarkBASIC Professional (DarkGDK is based on it) to produce our other products, FPS Creator being the most famous.

[arnikongo]

Gonna download that for trying...

There also exists the GNU version called Irrlicht, but can't be used on VC++...

[calumon788]

PS: i have windows7 ultiment

[calumon788]

i have ms vs2008 pro and i cant see the wizards!! PLEAS HELP

[rvanner]

Contact TGC support, the solution is too long to post in a youtube comment box.

[q1993p]

what has graphics to do with programing :O realy dont see how this game will create graphics. However its bit silly and confusing. Mind to clear it out?

[rvanner]

Then you seriously need to study. There are multiple examples with DarkGDK I suggest you read the code, and it's comments.

[q1993p]

well realy dont see what kind of game u can make with limited graphics, and however I am not wasting more of my time for this. Its just unclear. if u wanna help me out and clear it out for me and for the otehr ppl that might have the same question, than good.

[rvanner]

We provide examples with DarkGDK, compile one, and have a look. But at the end of the day, C++ and DarkGDK are only limited by your own talant. If you expect to just sit there and immidately understand everything. Then you have an unrealisic view of programming. Like everything, you get out of it, the work you put in.

[happyman22341]

can any1 help me?

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the wizard files don't come up when i start a new project help!

[rvanner]

Why are you messaging here? Goto the game creators website and ask their support services.

[ChaosHalo]

Can we license and sell our games?

[rvanner]

With a £20 DarkGDK license update you can sell your games royalty free.

[NE0MEW]

so what if someone (meaning me) dosent know anything about c++ tries to use this will it work?

[noobking111]

if it's like dark basic then yes. dark basic is not as hard as c++. (it's still tricky. but a lot easyer.)

[NE0MEW]

ok?

[noobking111]

what? did I answer your question or not?

[NE0MEW]

ya i guess

[Numberman45]

i installed VC++, SDK and Dark GDK but my Visual Studio C++ wont load the Dark GDK Templates

[rvanner]

Why post here? We have technical support you can e-mail you know! Give them a go, they are very helpful.

[gamemak0r]

ok short tutorial for what you do (not really a tutorial) 1. learn it! 2. plan it  to make a good game this 3. draw it is basicly what you would do 4. make the images/models 5. do the coding 6. test it 7. fix it 8. test again 9. check for any errors 10. finish it!

[Obliviboy12]

Got this with express, its so freaking amazing

[snorreproductions]

Is this hard to learn? or is it made like FPSC, I see you probably need some understanding for coding...

[fisco130]

almost everything is coding!!!!

fpsc creator its piece of cake when yo learn this!!!

[LeCTODN]

Is textures can run on FPSC?

[rvanner]

DarkGDK and FPS Creator are not designed to work together.