@infodim1 I said hard, not impossible. Also, people making Call of Duty are working in large teams, as are most AAA titles. A lot of AAA games are using premade engines, like the Unreal engine, so there is somewhat less low-level programming involved.
@Crimsonyte21 Yes, I am a woman. If you're still in High School that's probably why you haven't seen any before; we're few and far-between, but there are some in college and a decent amount where I work at.
@thesmartdjmarsh And that's a bad thing? I'm here to teach people who actually want to learn. If you want to make games quickly and easily, you can do that without programming.
@usama8800 Well this is only the first episode of the tutorial. Have you watched the entire series? It's split up into chunks, and the first episode is merely an introduction. Perhaps you'd like to give some more constructive critiquing about my tutorials?
@usama8800 Good job on that so far, though I'd suggest having a readme or something so I know what kind of commands I can use. Of course, I can't tell how much C++ exp you have from that because there's no code; it runs decently well, but how it's written is unknown to me. Anyway, do you know about classes/pointers?
@jayquan17ify AntiRTFM on YouTube has some newb C++ video tutorials, if you're interested in learning that. Otherwise, check out my "Game Development: Where to Begin" videos to learn more about languages and tools out there.
@TutsModding You should look at my "Game Development: Where to Begin" video series (only 3 videos); I mention tools you can use to build an MMO without C++ programming.
I'm actually getting into programming, have had minor exposure to it already. Have chosen Java to work with at the moment. Just wondering your thoughts on it?
We you recommend me to watch this, I want to learn how to code "RSPS" (Runescape Private Servers)".
I want to start early, on both game programming & network programming. I'm going to get a part time job at "Vodafone/BlackBerry", wondering if I could get a link to either one of them. Just want to have a good life. I'm thinking about this now, and I'm 14. :D
@iReMiiXzw I don't really know anything about Private Servers for Runescape; I assume that there are some servers online you can download with some instructions on how-to, plus you'll want to look into something like how to write SQL queries for the database.
You can probably find the homepages for those sites by Googling them; I'm sure that they'd come up on the front page of results.
@huskerryno51 Because I could afford my car, and I could travel to my parents' house or to school to access their wifi. My little single-bedroom apartment in Kansas City wasn't the only wifi point in town, it just wasn't convenient to travel elseware to do research and uploading.
@MrLefwtf I did a lot of drawing as a kid, experimented with flash animations around 12 - 15, and I got into spriting around the same time through RPG Maker. Lots of kind of just studying other peoples' techniques and figuring out good ways to do things.
@BlackKing649 Generally for Mac you are going to be using their XCode IDE for your C++ development. I do not know anything about this, however, as my one brush with Mac dev ended horribly, so you'll have to find some other resource.
can i ask something? what software did you used to make this program and im confused there's a lot of c++ program and if you dont mind what is the best c++ progam?
@oxygenlifeless@oxygenlifeless C++ has been standardized in 1998; it doesn't matter what program I'm using to compile the project, it's all the same C++.
You need to go back and get a book on C++ before doing any game programming since you don't understand this basic aspect.
@LusikkaMage im not studying programming im in engineering failed but still i want to be good at computer sorry if i'd asked you for a very bullcrap question my bad.. and seriously i was annoying that time i think.. apologize yo!-.-
@oxygenlifeless You're not asking bullcrap questions, but if you want to program games then you have to know your toolset; I'm just telling you to step back from that.
Are you in college for engineering? What kind?
You might try a different language if you'd like to learn more about programming but haven't done any programming in the past. Python or something.
@LusikkaMage electrical engineering im in 2nd year college and im 17years old.. here in philippines i just want to know the basic of programming coz maybe to the future i can use it for some engineering purposes.
@LusikkaMage im in electrical engineering,im 17 years old and in second year, i just want to know more about computer programming coz maybe i can used it for some engineering purposes, coz in second year we just deal in using power point and a lot of math thingy.
I've only recently got interested in programming myself so I've studied lots of tutorials already (mainly TheNewBoston's videos) and mainly tried c++. I think I have a pretty good basis (functions, classes, loops, if+else/switch, worked with pointer before). But I don't really get what c++ can be used for. I've only been working with the cmd prompt stuff but that seems kinda useless to me right now. What other things can you do with c++ except for games? Something with more function maybe?
@RSFireworm999 Lots of stuff. There are more than just game development libraries out there. At my company, we build business applications and C++ is the primary language we use. Microsoft has various frameworks for GUI creation (MFC, WinForms) for C++, though they're trying to move that stuff more to C# right now. C++ is also cross-platform, so you can make server applications and such.
@RSFireworm999 You must look as C++ as a toolbox that can help you with solving problems. I believe there are2 important steps you got to think of first:
1) Define the problem that you want to solve: coming up with the initial idea for what you would like to program can be the easiest step, or the hardest
2) Determine how you are going to solve the problems.
It's indeed useless to learn C++ unless you got a problem to solve or an idea you want to work out.
@RSFireworm999 With step two I mean actually using all the stuff you learned like loops, if/else statements and functions to create a program. All those loose stuff are going to make sense and you'll see what's possible to do with the language once you think about how you could use it and what you want to accomplish with it. At least, that's what happened to me. :P
oh........ my........ gosh........... she actually talks... that's amazing!!!! most people just record their screen and that just confuses the heck out of you, I love it when people actually talk you through it!!
Hello, I am rather new to programming (as in I know nothing about it) I understand how you are encouraging us newbies on coding everything so we actually learn something! But I am not sure how to actually code anything. Could you recommend anything to help me learn how to write code? (Please correct me if I said anything completely ridiculous (like someone's grandmother asking what an internet is) As I said I'm completely new to this!)
Thanks for the tutorial, I'm currently improving C++(started this year with C and recently C++ applications) and I have to create a project to the end of this year involving graphical programming.
I'm thinking about creating a simple "game for the mind" which involves mouse clicking.
Thanks for posting these tutorials, really helped me on a quickstart :D
Know what sucks... I only recently had my epiphany that I want to be a game dev/ producer/ scripter.. etc., so I dont know shit... I was looking for a "lol you dont know shit, but Ima help you out with the very very beginning basic things" kinda video... oh well... back to searching
@SturFriedBrains Well, you're on the wrong video, then. Check out "Where to Begin". And, as with anything, you have to start at the very beginning. C++ is so complex but powerful, you HAVE to begin by learning JUST the language (making boring dos prompt applications) before you spend time making games with C++.
So so true, at my college for game dev, we're learning the very basic procedural c++, making simple applications to calculate temperatures, and silly things like that
but overall its a great learning method, i just about remember the commands off by heart :3
btw good video ^^ i'll be hopefully using this to help me learn more :D
Can not use this yet, will when I get farther in programming. Thank you for making this. >_< I was wondering how much this looked like the basic python stuff I am doing right now. Now I have a clue haha. Programming is alot harder then html or xhtml. Keep on making these awesome videos! ( and thanks for us noobs out there haha.)
I would love to learn the "basics" you are talking about but I have no clue where to learn those things. Could you please send me a link to a video or something like that... maybe a website, or something to look up... ANYTHING I just want to learn :). I find programming very interesting! I have seen "thenewboston" videos, I am currently on the 10th. Is his "C programming" series good for game programing?
@mrTHEautist C++ is the language, Allegro is the library that contains functionality for graphics/sound/etc. If you're asking this question, though, you shouldn't be writing games with C++ right now.
You need to learn the basics of the language before you endeavor into game development with this language, as it's a highly complex language.
If you want to start out with something simpler, check out my "Where to Begin" videos... Maybe GameMaker or PyGame or something.
@LusikkaMage i'm saying that if you keep on making the same mistake then you will think that it is right to do that (not aimed at you just saying because you said that practise make perfect.)
@BarrieIsEpic Yeah, true, but I would hope that with enough practice, one would eventually uncover tips and tricks in order to become better. I know a lot of what I learned was through trial and error, and then I eventually figured out that I could actually find books on software engineering and design. :)
@BarrieIsEpic Yeah, true, but I would hope that with enough practice, one would eventually uncover tips and tricks in order to become better. I know a lot of what I learned was through trial and error, and then I eventually figured out that I could actually find books on software engineering and design. :)
@BarrieIsEpic Yeah, true, but I would hope that with enough practice, one would eventually uncover tips and tricks in order to become better. I know a lot of what I learned was through trial and error, and then I eventually figured out that I could actually find books on software engineering and design. :)
Why aren't C++ libraries contained in standard structuralized class libraries? Is it because those libraries are not linked into the main central database linker libraries or is the library generalized as a whole to be one big library? Will the future of C++ see 1 standard library as a library of compiler-editor libraries or will the next generation of standard and substandard libraries be replaced with modern and post-modern methods and submethods of hierarchict libraries in a library?
Being a programmer myself it's very cool to see such realistic and helpful tutorials on helping people getting into game programming. It's not as hard as everyone makes it out to be, but can be quickly time consuming.
@runnerup15 Well, you won't need anything "like" Allegro if you're using Java because Java already can import png's etc. Sooo Just go quick though some sidescroller game tutorials and you will se :D
@KilljoySoftware Yeah, a German guy in my IRC sent me a link to an episode where they were interviewing someone making games, and I guess he cited my stuff as part of how he got started. :D
@drkevakamrkev I haven't used pygame, so I can't help you there. Also, I'll respond at my own leisure, no matter how much you spam my channel. In fact, spamming me makes it less likely that you'll get a response, and more likely that you'll be blocked.
I get emails for these things, you don't have to send a ton of messages.
umm i have no experience with any programming AT ALL. I watched your first where to begin tutorials but i still don't know what to do. I tried blender and python, blender was too confusing to me, but python wasnt so i download pygame but i dont know how to make a 2d game like pacman. i guess what im trying to say is is it posible to make a game with python and pygame. there are no places for me to import backgrounds or sprites. pleese help:(
@drkevakamrkev This tutorial is meant only for people who are already experienced and comfortable with C++, but not game programming itself. Are you saying you already watched "Game Development: Where do I Begin"?
Yes, it is possible to make a game with Python and PyGame. It is completely possible, and other people do it all the time. If Python is still too hard for you, try out GameMaker.
Thank you for these tutorials, I have been struggling to find a game that will keep me playing for a while and really entertain me. I decided a few months ago that what I really want to do is game development. I have thought up and planned an idea for a game that I believe is very very unique and should be very fun. Though it will probably be years before I can get started on a prototype even, this tutorial is really helping me get there. :)
@tontsa911 It seems to help most people pay attention to the video; she's smaller in other episodes. And yeah, I rather like SFML, I'll include that when I remake this video series.
i got the hang of pelles c last quarter n we're gona get into c++ a little later. i was wonderin if they were typically the same thing. im tryin to get into makin web games as a hobby :)
very informative rachel and thx for takin the time to do this w/o home interwebs at the time, that was very selfless of u- im just beginning so i searched some stuff while im downloading every beginner C++ and visual basic thing i can find lmao thx again
@MegaLemurMan You're young. I didn't start with C++ until 14, and I didn't start with Allegro until I was 16. :P
This tutorial, however, is ONLY for people who understand their BASICS OF C++. So if you don't know what a "pointer" is, you need to pick up a book and spend some more time learning before tackling game programming in C++.
@RokuNoRaiden Flash is probably easier than C++, but I wouldn't touch Actionscript with a 10 foot pole. There are other alternatives if you want to be on the "programmer" side rather than the "artist" side; Python, GameMaker, C#+XNA. This tutorial is for people who are already decently versed in C++.
@LusikkaMage Does C++ have any advantages over flash? i am currently trying to learn actionscript 3 but its not as easy as i thought it would be though,although it is easier than java but harder than game maker so umm yeah i am wondering which i should choose,i am trying to make swords and sandals kind of game and i think flash would be perfect for that,any thoughts? and i am more on the artist side rather than programmer but i can program too lol.
@RokuNoRaiden C++ is what professional games are written in. It is also faster than Flash is... which is why you don't see stuff like Unreal Tournament 3 made with Flash.
C++ has a lot of support and extra libraries, and is definitely good to know if you ever plan on working professionally as a programmer, whether games or business.
@filosofiamanga In the beginning of this series, it says this is for beginners to game programming who have experience with C++. I have another tutorial series that helps you choose what to use if you're not sure what to use
@TheExplodingPumpkin Yes. The language C++ is cross-platform and many compilers and IDEs are free. Some, however, are not (such as Visual Studio 2010). If you're looking for a free IDE (Integrated Development Environment, where you write your code, sort it in projects, and hit the "build" button), there's Code::Blocks, DevC++ (old), Visual C++ Express and some others.
@9000failurez No, inside your Allegro/SDL folders that you download, they will have their own "include" and "lib" folders. You include the contents from those two folders into your IDE's "include" and "lib" folders.
@ThePoeticStyle It all depends on what your goals are. I'm no good at game design, I'd rather be programming the engine and frameworks themselves, so Unity3D probably isn't for me, however experience with it is sometimes listed as desirable on game company job listings.
@rigelglen Hey guess what! This has already been asked a dozen times! I don't know if you guys are trying to be smart asses or what, but the answer is simple:
My apartment isn't the only damn place in Kansas City that could possibly have an internet connection!
I also had school or I could travel to my parents house to upload the video. The thing is, WRITING the video and fact checking while at home was incredibly inconvenient because I couldn't check anything online.
What's a good website for finding sprites in which we can use to make in a game, b/c I am making a game in Allegro and I cannot find a good website for sprites.
@vbalkaran I have a site with free sprites at OpenArt dot Moosader dot com, and there's also a Links section on there that links to other sites as well.
hello, I was wondering if there is any place i can go to learn the basics of c++ ive bean watching of tutorials and all of them say "know the basics" where can i go to find the basics other then going to classes?
Wait so if it's hard to Make games like this, how did they call of duty?
infodim1 4 days ago
@infodim1 I said hard, not impossible. Also, people making Call of Duty are working in large teams, as are most AAA titles. A lot of AAA games are using premade engines, like the Unreal engine, so there is somewhat less low-level programming involved.
LusikkaMage 4 days ago
I laughed so hard when the gimp head thingy on ur character
Will be testing this out :)
hoppsan4 5 days ago
Thanks for the tutorials Jodie Foster!
4tehlulzcouk 1 week ago
@4tehlulzcouk What? ಠ_ಠ
LusikkaMage 1 week ago
I'm surprised you're aware of Chrono Resurrection, barely anyone knows about it.
VideoGameExplorers 1 week ago
Are you a girl? Wow! I've never met a female programmer! (Not being sexist......Honest Truth)
Crimsonyte21 1 week ago
@Crimsonyte21 Yes, I am a woman. If you're still in High School that's probably why you haven't seen any before; we're few and far-between, but there are some in college and a decent amount where I work at.
LusikkaMage 1 week ago
@LusikkaMage That's awesome! And btw, you're a really good teacher ! Keep it up! And yes, I am a high schooler!
Crimsonyte21 1 week ago
C:\SDL-1.2.14\include\SDL\SDL_video.h||In function 'int SDL_main(int, char**)':|
C:\SDL-1.2.14\include\SDL\SDL_video.h|885|error: too few arguments to function 'void SDL_WM_SetCaption(const char*, const char*)'|
C:\main.cpp|7|error: at this point in file|
C:\main.cpp|12|error: 'fullscreen' was not declared in this scope|
C:\main.cpp|18|error: 'SDL_SetVideoMove' was not declared in this scope|
C:\c++main.cpp|10|warning: unused variable 'fullscrean'|
I keep getting this when i try to compile
ObsidianLizard 1 month ago
"now im not going to write all the code for you" oh boy you sound like a school teacher!
thesmartdjmarsh 1 month ago 3
@thesmartdjmarsh And that's a bad thing? I'm here to teach people who actually want to learn. If you want to make games quickly and easily, you can do that without programming.
LusikkaMage 1 month ago 9
@thesmartdjmarsh
i agree, thats not the point, all i needed is to know that allegro existed
slapkickinmule 3 weeks ago
there is more animation and transactions than teaching XD
usama8800 1 month ago
@usama8800 Well this is only the first episode of the tutorial. Have you watched the entire series? It's split up into chunks, and the first episode is merely an introduction. Perhaps you'd like to give some more constructive critiquing about my tutorials?
LusikkaMage 1 month ago
@LusikkaMage I would but i am using code::blocks and i dont know how to install directories correctly so...
usama8800 1 month ago
@usama8800 How much C++ experience do you have?
LusikkaMage 1 month ago
@LusikkaMage not much but i made this bit(dot)ly/uZBcP4
usama8800 1 month ago
@usama8800 Good job on that so far, though I'd suggest having a readme or something so I know what kind of commands I can use. Of course, I can't tell how much C++ exp you have from that because there's no code; it runs decently well, but how it's written is unknown to me. Anyway, do you know about classes/pointers?
LusikkaMage 1 month ago
@LusikkaMage yes and i can give you the code of that game if u want but i think i just need to kno how to install libraries
usama8800 1 month ago
I don't know anything about C++ , so were is a good place to start and learn about it? Thanks
jayquan17ify 1 month ago
@jayquan17ify AntiRTFM on YouTube has some newb C++ video tutorials, if you're interested in learning that. Otherwise, check out my "Game Development: Where to Begin" videos to learn more about languages and tools out there.
LusikkaMage 1 month ago
how do i make an mmo like Pokemon DOD ?
TutsModding 1 month ago
@TutsModding You should look at my "Game Development: Where to Begin" video series (only 3 videos); I mention tools you can use to build an MMO without C++ programming.
LusikkaMage 1 month ago
I'm actually getting into programming, have had minor exposure to it already. Have chosen Java to work with at the moment. Just wondering your thoughts on it?
Luciffrit 1 month ago
Great job. Nice to see other home brewers on here!
elyk1212 1 month ago
By the way, at 2:30... she muches an... Ice Cream... xD
SuperEpicSounds 1 month ago
We you recommend me to watch this, I want to learn how to code "RSPS" (Runescape Private Servers)".
I want to start early, on both game programming & network programming. I'm going to get a part time job at "Vodafone/BlackBerry", wondering if I could get a link to either one of them. Just want to have a good life. I'm thinking about this now, and I'm 14. :D
iReMiiXzw 1 month ago
@iReMiiXzw I don't really know anything about Private Servers for Runescape; I assume that there are some servers online you can download with some instructions on how-to, plus you'll want to look into something like how to write SQL queries for the database.
You can probably find the homepages for those sites by Googling them; I'm sure that they'd come up on the front page of results.
Take care
LusikkaMage 1 month ago
@iReMiiXzw runescape is java based, so learn java not c++ ;d
coerce6 2 weeks ago
Nice video I loved the chibi (^_^) Guess I better start learning C++ all i know are web based languages (-_-)
deathofthemagi 1 month ago
I cannot find a download for allegro any help?
ilyNoobz 2 months ago
wait, if you cant afourd internet how u upload vid?
huskerryno51 2 months ago 16
@huskerryno51 Because I could afford my car, and I could travel to my parents' house or to school to access their wifi. My little single-bedroom apartment in Kansas City wasn't the only wifi point in town, it just wasn't convenient to travel elseware to do research and uploading.
LusikkaMage 2 months ago
@huskerryno51 Starbucks
drybonesGCN 2 weeks ago
Why not use Game Maker from yoyogames . com?, it has both scripts and drag & drop.
MrLefwtf 2 months ago
@MrLefwtf Because I can get (and have) a real job using C++.
It's more than purely just making games for myself and many others; it's a learning experience that can branch out in many different areas later on.
LusikkaMage 2 months ago
@LusikkaMage Thanks for the quick reply, how did you learned to draw so good sprites anyway?
MrLefwtf 2 months ago
@MrLefwtf I did a lot of drawing as a kid, experimented with flash animations around 12 - 15, and I got into spriting around the same time through RPG Maker. Lots of kind of just studying other peoples' techniques and figuring out good ways to do things.
LusikkaMage 2 months ago
Would you happen to know a link for c++ for macintosh? Please respond.
BlackKing649 2 months ago
@BlackKing649 Generally for Mac you are going to be using their XCode IDE for your C++ development. I do not know anything about this, however, as my one brush with Mac dev ended horribly, so you'll have to find some other resource.
CoderRach 2 months ago
can i ask something? what software did you used to make this program and im confused there's a lot of c++ program and if you dont mind what is the best c++ progam?
oxygenlifeless 2 months ago
@oxygenlifeless The C++ language doesn't change whether you use one IDE or another. I use Code::Blocks, personally.
CoderRach 2 months ago
@CoderRach seriously i dont understand a thing T_T.. then may i ask you what c++ are you using?
oxygenlifeless 2 months ago
@oxygenlifeless @oxygenlifeless C++ has been standardized in 1998; it doesn't matter what program I'm using to compile the project, it's all the same C++.
You need to go back and get a book on C++ before doing any game programming since you don't understand this basic aspect.
LusikkaMage 2 months ago
@LusikkaMage im not studying programming im in engineering failed but still i want to be good at computer sorry if i'd asked you for a very bullcrap question my bad.. and seriously i was annoying that time i think.. apologize yo!-.-
oxygenlifeless 2 months ago
@oxygenlifeless You're not asking bullcrap questions, but if you want to program games then you have to know your toolset; I'm just telling you to step back from that.
Are you in college for engineering? What kind?
You might try a different language if you'd like to learn more about programming but haven't done any programming in the past. Python or something.
LusikkaMage 2 months ago
@LusikkaMage electrical engineering im in 2nd year college and im 17years old.. here in philippines i just want to know the basic of programming coz maybe to the future i can use it for some engineering purposes.
oxygenlifeless 2 months ago
@LusikkaMage im in electrical engineering,im 17 years old and in second year, i just want to know more about computer programming coz maybe i can used it for some engineering purposes, coz in second year we just deal in using power point and a lot of math thingy.
oxygenlifeless 2 months ago
I've only recently got interested in programming myself so I've studied lots of tutorials already (mainly TheNewBoston's videos) and mainly tried c++. I think I have a pretty good basis (functions, classes, loops, if+else/switch, worked with pointer before). But I don't really get what c++ can be used for. I've only been working with the cmd prompt stuff but that seems kinda useless to me right now. What other things can you do with c++ except for games? Something with more function maybe?
RSFireworm999 2 months ago
@RSFireworm999 Lots of stuff. There are more than just game development libraries out there. At my company, we build business applications and C++ is the primary language we use. Microsoft has various frameworks for GUI creation (MFC, WinForms) for C++, though they're trying to move that stuff more to C# right now. C++ is also cross-platform, so you can make server applications and such.
LusikkaMage 2 months ago
@RSFireworm999 You must look as C++ as a toolbox that can help you with solving problems. I believe there are2 important steps you got to think of first:
1) Define the problem that you want to solve: coming up with the initial idea for what you would like to program can be the easiest step, or the hardest
2) Determine how you are going to solve the problems.
It's indeed useless to learn C++ unless you got a problem to solve or an idea you want to work out.
bartjoboy 2 months ago
@RSFireworm999 With step two I mean actually using all the stuff you learned like loops, if/else statements and functions to create a program. All those loose stuff are going to make sense and you'll see what's possible to do with the language once you think about how you could use it and what you want to accomplish with it. At least, that's what happened to me. :P
bartjoboy 2 months ago
@bartjoboy great thx
RSFireworm999 2 months ago
This has been flagged as spam show
hey, i made a short text adventure rpg i call "Dungeoner" in Python
would be cool if someone checked it out at
shittysoftware
(.tk)
you find my email at the site, tell me what you think and what you think i should add
yoanar2 2 months ago
Yeah...allegro dev pack...easier said than done. Ok, I think I got the right one... allegro 4.2.0, that is the right one...right?
SuperShadowMarioFan 2 months ago
oh........ my........ gosh........... she actually talks... that's amazing!!!! most people just record their screen and that just confuses the heck out of you, I love it when people actually talk you through it!!
x7Firedog7x 3 months ago
mmm.... looks promising, will take it once i know well to code with C++ (i use dev C ++)and i will learn SDL, thanks for the introduccion anyway
fierystorm9999 3 months ago
Hello, I am rather new to programming (as in I know nothing about it) I understand how you are encouraging us newbies on coding everything so we actually learn something! But I am not sure how to actually code anything. Could you recommend anything to help me learn how to write code? (Please correct me if I said anything completely ridiculous (like someone's grandmother asking what an internet is) As I said I'm completely new to this!)
So far I'm loving your tutorial, thanks!
zigzom24 3 months ago
@zigzom24 Check out AntiRTFM's videos on YouTube and pick up a C++ textbook from Amazon
CoderRach 3 months ago
Thanks for the tutorial, I'm currently improving C++(started this year with C and recently C++ applications) and I have to create a project to the end of this year involving graphical programming.
I'm thinking about creating a simple "game for the mind" which involves mouse clicking.
Thanks for posting these tutorials, really helped me on a quickstart :D
Dan1loBr 3 months ago
@Dan1loBr Glad that they're helping! If you have any questions, let me know!
CoderRach 3 months ago
Know what sucks... I only recently had my epiphany that I want to be a game dev/ producer/ scripter.. etc., so I dont know shit... I was looking for a "lol you dont know shit, but Ima help you out with the very very beginning basic things" kinda video... oh well... back to searching
SturFriedBrains 3 months ago
@SturFriedBrains Well, you're on the wrong video, then. Check out "Where to Begin". And, as with anything, you have to start at the very beginning. C++ is so complex but powerful, you HAVE to begin by learning JUST the language (making boring dos prompt applications) before you spend time making games with C++.
LusikkaMage 3 months ago
@LusikkaMage
So so true, at my college for game dev, we're learning the very basic procedural c++, making simple applications to calculate temperatures, and silly things like that
but overall its a great learning method, i just about remember the commands off by heart :3
btw good video ^^ i'll be hopefully using this to help me learn more :D
mraaronyuppy 3 months ago
fuck libays and sprite shit stuff i just code all and use ms paint and my mic
torstein99 3 months ago
can i use this same kind of procces but use java instead of C++ i know a little C++ but i am much better with java and would rather use that
simsdude45 3 months ago
@simsdude45 Yes, the theory behind game development can be translated to various languages. The examples here are just based on C++
CoderRach 3 months ago
Can not use this yet, will when I get farther in programming. Thank you for making this. >_< I was wondering how much this looked like the basic python stuff I am doing right now. Now I have a clue haha. Programming is alot harder then html or xhtml. Keep on making these awesome videos! ( and thanks for us noobs out there haha.)
ShunichiDomoto 3 months ago
I would love to learn the "basics" you are talking about but I have no clue where to learn those things. Could you please send me a link to a video or something like that... maybe a website, or something to look up... ANYTHING I just want to learn :). I find programming very interesting! I have seen "thenewboston" videos, I am currently on the 10th. Is his "C programming" series good for game programing?
LadiesmanGW 3 months ago
i am a visionary i dont do numbers
HotPocketsBoy 3 months ago
i liked the dancing bunny
xXEffsyXx 3 months ago
Thums up if you went '@_@' after the first 60 seconds.
BarmyOwl18 3 months ago
@BarmyOwl18 Can't make games with C++ without learning C++ first, kiddies. That's what the first 60 seconds cover.
CoderRach 3 months ago
do i need c++ and allegro or only allegro cause i wanna start making a game (first time :D)but i dont rly under stand it all but i will try
mrTHEautist 4 months ago
@mrTHEautist C++ is the language, Allegro is the library that contains functionality for graphics/sound/etc. If you're asking this question, though, you shouldn't be writing games with C++ right now.
You need to learn the basics of the language before you endeavor into game development with this language, as it's a highly complex language.
If you want to start out with something simpler, check out my "Where to Begin" videos... Maybe GameMaker or PyGame or something.
LusikkaMage 4 months ago
Pickin sticks tune = Awesome
SlimJimVG 4 months ago
practice makes permanent! u will keep making the same mistake.... thumb up!
BarrieIsEpic 4 months ago
@BarrieIsEpic What mistake am I making?
LusikkaMage 4 months ago
@BarrieIsEpic What mistake am I making?
LusikkaMage 4 months ago
@LusikkaMage i'm saying that if you keep on making the same mistake then you will think that it is right to do that (not aimed at you just saying because you said that practise make perfect.)
BarrieIsEpic 4 months ago
@BarrieIsEpic Yeah, true, but I would hope that with enough practice, one would eventually uncover tips and tricks in order to become better. I know a lot of what I learned was through trial and error, and then I eventually figured out that I could actually find books on software engineering and design. :)
LusikkaMage 4 months ago
@BarrieIsEpic Yeah, true, but I would hope that with enough practice, one would eventually uncover tips and tricks in order to become better. I know a lot of what I learned was through trial and error, and then I eventually figured out that I could actually find books on software engineering and design. :)
LusikkaMage 4 months ago
@BarrieIsEpic Yeah, true, but I would hope that with enough practice, one would eventually uncover tips and tricks in order to become better. I know a lot of what I learned was through trial and error, and then I eventually figured out that I could actually find books on software engineering and design. :)
LusikkaMage 4 months ago
You are pro
camarenalove 4 months ago
Gawd I hate that piano tune >.<
Yikak4 4 months ago
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Why aren't C++ libraries contained in standard structuralized class libraries? Is it because those libraries are not linked into the main central database linker libraries or is the library generalized as a whole to be one big library? Will the future of C++ see 1 standard library as a library of compiler-editor libraries or will the next generation of standard and substandard libraries be replaced with modern and post-modern methods and submethods of hierarchict libraries in a library?
Thetranslatorguy 4 months ago
Lol, wheres that little pianno-sounding bit from? Its uber catchy xD
FMyChannel 4 months ago
who saw the rabbit on 3:51
TheTheminecraftcast 4 months ago
Being a programmer myself it's very cool to see such realistic and helpful tutorials on helping people getting into game programming. It's not as hard as everyone makes it out to be, but can be quickly time consuming.
paroxysm1984 4 months ago
lol these tuts are funny but entertaining
omniscientken 4 months ago
What's the closest thing to Allegro for Java?(and please don't say JAllegro >.<)
runnerup15 5 months ago in playlist Beginner's/Game Programming 1
@runnerup15 Well, you won't need anything "like" Allegro if you're using Java because Java already can import png's etc. Sooo Just go quick though some sidescroller game tutorials and you will se :D
Prussiaaccount 5 months ago
Dammit i need to be that tall? 0:34 now i cant do game programming
1337Cr4ckZ0r 5 months ago
You are awesome. I love you.
Zeuts85 5 months ago
@KilljoySoftware Yeah, a German guy in my IRC sent me a link to an episode where they were interviewing someone making games, and I guess he cited my stuff as part of how he got started. :D
LusikkaMage 5 months ago
I LOLED SO MUCH AT 00:51
LNgameplayer 5 months ago
I fucking love you-3
InsaneBlizzard 5 months ago
i can't see myself loving nobody but you for all my life.
T3RRABYT3 5 months ago
How would i get started on adding monsters to pickin sticks?
Freethings533 5 months ago
can java make something like this?
MitNorri2 5 months ago
@MitNorri2 Yes, Java can make graphical programs as well, and there are some multimedia libraries out there for it.
CoderRach 5 months ago
Thank you!!! This is the best c++ tutorial I've ever seen, and it helped me a lot! :D
Jamenfaendah 6 months ago
SFML, ALLEGRO OR SDL, Which would be the best for beginners?
wmlilgiant07 6 months ago
@wmlilgiant07 I would probably suggest SFML, personally. It's currently my favorite, and seems easiest to get something up and running with.
LusikkaMage 6 months ago 3
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Anyone interested in quality soundscenes for your games inbox me. i do all genres at great prices :)
tcb20744 6 months ago
@CoderRach
You must've misunderstood me sorry
I understand python language but I need help installing pygame and getting it to work
I have been making tb games but need help installing pygame
Oh and I posted this comment on many vids
So it wouldn't take a long time for someone to respond
Thx
drkevakamrkev 6 months ago
@drkevakamrkev I haven't used pygame, so I can't help you there. Also, I'll respond at my own leisure, no matter how much you spam my channel. In fact, spamming me makes it less likely that you'll get a response, and more likely that you'll be blocked.
I get emails for these things, you don't have to send a ton of messages.
LusikkaMage 6 months ago
@CoderRach
Yo
drkevakamrkev 6 months ago
umm i have no experience with any programming AT ALL. I watched your first where to begin tutorials but i still don't know what to do. I tried blender and python, blender was too confusing to me, but python wasnt so i download pygame but i dont know how to make a 2d game like pacman. i guess what im trying to say is is it posible to make a game with python and pygame. there are no places for me to import backgrounds or sprites. pleese help:(
drkevakamrkev 6 months ago
@drkevakamrkev This tutorial is meant only for people who are already experienced and comfortable with C++, but not game programming itself. Are you saying you already watched "Game Development: Where do I Begin"?
Yes, it is possible to make a game with Python and PyGame. It is completely possible, and other people do it all the time. If Python is still too hard for you, try out GameMaker.
CoderRach 6 months ago
Thank you for these tutorials, I have been struggling to find a game that will keep me playing for a while and really entertain me. I decided a few months ago that what I really want to do is game development. I have thought up and planned an idea for a game that I believe is very very unique and should be very fun. Though it will probably be years before I can get started on a prototype even, this tutorial is really helping me get there. :)
TrippyClock 6 months ago
Nice tutorial but I think I'm gonna go for SFML instead of Allegro or SDL.
And the video would have been better without those anime expressions :P
tontsa911 6 months ago
@tontsa911 It seems to help most people pay attention to the video; she's smaller in other episodes. And yeah, I rather like SFML, I'll include that when I remake this video series.
LusikkaMage 6 months ago
@LusikkaMage Btw, "Lusikka" means "spoon" in finnish :D Just wanted to say :D
tontsa911 6 months ago
stop hugging her!
pedahful 6 months ago
@pedahful :(
LusikkaMage 6 months ago
=D HERRO.
MrRawrcakez 6 months ago
i got the hang of pelles c last quarter n we're gona get into c++ a little later. i was wonderin if they were typically the same thing. im tryin to get into makin web games as a hobby :)
nyro09 6 months ago
very informative rachel and thx for takin the time to do this w/o home interwebs at the time, that was very selfless of u- im just beginning so i searched some stuff while im downloading every beginner C++ and visual basic thing i can find lmao thx again
enigmatikal 6 months ago
WTF. I'm twelve years old and I'm watching this video! I only understand some of it. But I want to be a game developer! FML
MegaLemurMan 7 months ago
@MegaLemurMan You're young. I didn't start with C++ until 14, and I didn't start with Allegro until I was 16. :P
This tutorial, however, is ONLY for people who understand their BASICS OF C++. So if you don't know what a "pointer" is, you need to pick up a book and spend some more time learning before tackling game programming in C++.
LusikkaMage 7 months ago
@MegaLemurMan lol 12 year old "WTF" AND "FML" LOL!
hellhasgone01 7 months ago
@MegaLemurMan WOW im 10.I ve recently(today) got into a company called PROJECT JUMP.im the main programmer so dey r counting on me.
FahimAliTV 6 months ago
WOW!!!!111, a girl that programs games and is funny. Rachel, I decided I love you, gimme a hug (>'-')>
MrLunaV 7 months ago
@MrLunaV <(o.o<)
LusikkaMage 7 months ago
@LusikkaMage I gotta get in on this hug action! <(o.O )
JinxXiWolf 7 months ago
@JinxXiWolf (>o.o)>
LusikkaMage 7 months ago
@LusikkaMage My hugs have 25% more love though Rachel (> ﾟ,_ゝﾟ)>
MrLunaV 7 months ago
@MrLunaV <(0.o<)
LusikkaMage 6 months ago
@LusikkaMage <('.'<)
DeathByDefiance 6 months ago
@DeathByDefiance (>'_')>
LusikkaMage 6 months ago
Since DevC++ is old, is it still a good idea to download it?
Doci007 7 months ago
@Doci007 I would go with Code::Blocks instead
LusikkaMage 7 months ago
Hmmm is flash easier lol?.
RokuNoRaiden 7 months ago
@RokuNoRaiden Flash is probably easier than C++, but I wouldn't touch Actionscript with a 10 foot pole. There are other alternatives if you want to be on the "programmer" side rather than the "artist" side; Python, GameMaker, C#+XNA. This tutorial is for people who are already decently versed in C++.
LusikkaMage 7 months ago
@LusikkaMage Does C++ have any advantages over flash? i am currently trying to learn actionscript 3 but its not as easy as i thought it would be though,although it is easier than java but harder than game maker so umm yeah i am wondering which i should choose,i am trying to make swords and sandals kind of game and i think flash would be perfect for that,any thoughts? and i am more on the artist side rather than programmer but i can program too lol.
RokuNoRaiden 7 months ago
@RokuNoRaiden C++ is what professional games are written in. It is also faster than Flash is... which is why you don't see stuff like Unreal Tournament 3 made with Flash.
C++ has a lot of support and extra libraries, and is definitely good to know if you ever plan on working professionally as a programmer, whether games or business.
LusikkaMage 7 months ago
@filosofiamanga In the beginning of this series, it says this is for beginners to game programming who have experience with C++. I have another tutorial series that helps you choose what to use if you're not sure what to use
LusikkaMage 7 months ago
Is C++ Free?
TheExplodingPumpkin 7 months ago
@TheExplodingPumpkin Yes. The language C++ is cross-platform and many compilers and IDEs are free. Some, however, are not (such as Visual Studio 2010). If you're looking for a free IDE (Integrated Development Environment, where you write your code, sort it in projects, and hit the "build" button), there's Code::Blocks, DevC++ (old), Visual C++ Express and some others.
LusikkaMage 7 months ago
lol the pickin' sticks music is really out of place :D
chaozuper 7 months ago
Thank You for the great tutorials
P.S.
I love you xD
6littleMERMAIDS 8 months ago in playlist Beginner's/Game Programming 1
@programmingbill Good, I'm glad! :)
LusikkaMage 8 months ago
I LOVE YOU! Thank you soooo much for all the tutorials! :D <3
DekuBackPack 8 months ago
Sorry to ask you this question but do you have any basics before starting this video?
vaironxxrd 8 months ago
@vaironxxrd You can check out AntiRTFM's channel for C++ basics
LusikkaMage 8 months ago 13
@LusikkaMage Thanks allot Btw, I haven't started to practice your tutorials but they all seem great Love the explanations!
vaironxxrd 8 months ago
@vaironxxrd Hope you do well! :)
LusikkaMage 8 months ago
hey you said to copy the allegro files to "lib" & "include". So I copied the whole folder to both, is that how you do it??
9000failurez 8 months ago
@9000failurez No, inside your Allegro/SDL folders that you download, they will have their own "include" and "lib" folders. You include the contents from those two folders into your IDE's "include" and "lib" folders.
LusikkaMage 8 months ago
@LusikkaMage ok, i got "include" copied in, but i can't find "lib" in the allegro folder.
9000failurez 8 months ago
I love your voice
Applest2oApples 9 months ago
You
Are
AWESOME!
NeonDaemon 9 months ago
Nice video. But what do you thing about Unity 3d ? Or what is it really about, something like SDL and Allegro(a lib) ?
Thanks in advance.
ThePoeticStyle 9 months ago
@ThePoeticStyle It all depends on what your goals are. I'm no good at game design, I'd rather be programming the engine and frameworks themselves, so Unity3D probably isn't for me, however experience with it is sometimes listed as desirable on game company job listings.
LusikkaMage 9 months ago
@LusikkaMage Yes, indeed. Thank you :D
ThePoeticStyle 9 months ago
will this get into drawing bitmaps to the screen? well more then static images if you know what i mean.
ddman12345678910 10 months ago
If you cant afford an internet connection how did you upload the video
rigelglen 10 months ago
@rigelglen Hey guess what! This has already been asked a dozen times! I don't know if you guys are trying to be smart asses or what, but the answer is simple:
My apartment isn't the only damn place in Kansas City that could possibly have an internet connection!
I also had school or I could travel to my parents house to upload the video. The thing is, WRITING the video and fact checking while at home was incredibly inconvenient because I couldn't check anything online.
LusikkaMage 10 months ago 7
haha i lol'ed at the game the music made pickin sticks so intense :P
GNSstudios 10 months ago
great videos very helpful for beginners
OOPDeath 10 months ago
lol, that animation just made my day =D
askmiller 10 months ago
btw, you can also use soundfonts with Mario Paint composer so that you aren't just limited to the creepy baby noises and such.
shinyjiggly 10 months ago
:-)
I love your animations!!!
grassmover99 10 months ago
I keep rewatching this for the tune ^3^
HiddenAbilities 10 months ago
Do you actually know how to put a timer into a game? Like the actual coding for it? I need help on that. I am using Dev-Bloodshed, Thanks :)
vbalkaran 11 months ago
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Thanks! :) I'll check it out
vbalkaran 11 months ago
What's a good website for finding sprites in which we can use to make in a game, b/c I am making a game in Allegro and I cannot find a good website for sprites.
vbalkaran 11 months ago
@vbalkaran I have a site with free sprites at OpenArt dot Moosader dot com, and there's also a Links section on there that links to other sites as well.
CoderRach 11 months ago
im new in this and i have a question
what do i need in my computer to run well all the programs than you mensionate
right now im usin the program code block and i have a
intel centrino 1.6
725 mem ram
windows xp
tavoloc0 11 months ago
@tavoloc0 You don't really need a super amazing computer to write 2D games with C++ and Allegro or SDL. What you have should be fine.
CoderRach 11 months ago
u made illutia?
AlexRaveloTV 11 months ago
@AlexRaveloTV No o_o
CoderRach 11 months ago
hello, I was wondering if there is any place i can go to learn the basics of c++ ive bean watching of tutorials and all of them say "know the basics" where can i go to find the basics other then going to classes?
MMOregion 11 months ago
@MMOregion Try AntiRTFM's YouTube channel, he covers a lot of basics.
CoderRach 11 months ago
@CoderRach +1 im learning from them now - they're excellent
limp1t 11 months ago