C++ Directx9 3D Game: Theolith (beta 2.0)

[WILLIAMW00D]

how long to program ?

[10n02com]

@WILLIAMW00D

Hard to answer because this project is the "fusion" of my older projects...

I have programmed for about 7 years.

[TheQuickscopezPro]

Nice, must have to alot of working creating this.....

[AvuraChan]

Not bad honestly, not to my style but I have a pretty good feeling there are many people here who don't even realize how hard getting this far truly is.

though to be entirely honest you may want to touch up on the game's graphics into a more uniformed style but yeah I guess that has nothing to do with the programming aspect but always a good idea to make it look nice, it helps build momentum to make it even better as a program as well.

[sbryans123]

lol! eldar tanks!

[NeilRoy65]

Nice work. I have done a lot of programming over the years, made a game (Deluxe Pacman for the PC) but never really tried making anything using DirectX. I am finally sitting down and learning more about DirectX and trying it using Microsoft's tools, now that Visual Studio 10+ is free, it's a good time to learn and I have to give Microsoft credit for supplying the tools needed free. Nice work on the engine, looks really good.

[10n02com]

@NeilRoy65

thx, good luck with your learning

[zoreman]

she walks like she got a stick up her butt lol

[micantatu]

pretty awesome

[clark3rocks]

It takes many many months for my games to be rendered

[13dnizinski]

NIIIICCCEEE......I just started learning C++ and I like looking at what other people are doing with it. BTW-WHY DOES THE SETTING LOOK MEDEVAL, BUT THERE ARE SPACESHIPS THAT LOOK LIKE THEY SHOULD BE IN HALO???

[pufixas]

@13dnizinski

caps off

[StevenCarline]

great job! how long does it takes to create something like this? and how many line of code we are talking about?

[10n02com]

@StevenCarline

it takes many years (during my spare time)

I don't know the number of line... but it's a lot :) it's about 40 objects (in terms of OOP)

[Diabolist10]

@StevenCarline use unity3d and get used to it in 1 week and u can do this less than a day :)

[StevenCarline]

@Diabolist10 I prefer udk rather than unity, but I admire people who can actually make their own game engine. But you re right, thanks to all programmers that created game engines and we can use them to create our game without deep knowledge of programming. By the way do you know some page that I can download low poly 3d models from for free?

[Diabolist10]

@StevenCarline not really check google :S

[10n02com]

yes it's possible... But it's a long work to switch a big program from DX to OpenGL...

[linkinl1]

is it possible to make that in opengl

[VisionXtream]

Hey would you like to join a professional gaming team of 25 people? If your interested contact me at m.meyer@vxtream,.com

[10n02com]

@VisionXtream

Hi, thanks for your proposal but for the moment, I already have an internship that takes a lot of my time!

[EXIILZ]

very WoW but with Tai?

[EXIILZ]

very WoW

[punkdp1p3r]

Is that a Warhammer 40K Eldar Grav Tank???? seems pretty familiar...

:P

[10n02com]

@punkdp1p3r

I don't know, shapes aren't mine. As I said in the description, they are from hiveworkshop :)

[theresnospo0n]

main character is moving like a zombie

[Pregorn95]

better graphics than wow :D

[zhir96]

this must take a lotta time

[Funtasmia]

AWESOME!

[ThatSaxonGuy]

Really impressed. Makes me want to learn to program in C++.

[htvirus]

OMG!!! EPIC RUNNING SKILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[fredykiller24]

i have seen a lot of games made on C++ ,C#... but how u guys make them? :S i would really appreciate some tips =) actually i dunno about c++ :/ im studying C# atm. Greetings :D

[10n02com]

@fredykiller24

If you want to make 3D games with C#, you could use XNA.

type something like "how to make game with XNA" in google

[nexus1g]

@fredykiller24 My advice to you is to learn C++, not C#.

[fredykiller24]

@nexus1g kewl =) im reading some books of c++ now, and btw have u tried XNA? im trying to learn a bit of it too =)

[nexus1g]

@fredykiller24 I've never used XNA. I've only used DirectX.

[WillDC96]

@fredykiller24 You don't want to use XNA it gives out poor graphics. What you really want is dot net framework

[frees0lution]

ops wtf i still programing with turbo c++ and i have no idea about this only console programing

you make me feel bad ctrl+w

[MrSaggat]

@frees0lution ahha, just get into opengl some day or SDL ")

[ghr0th]

Yey! Cylon raider xD

[Logart8]

warcraft much?



[Reload25]

Very nice, very inspiring, I hope I too, one day, can create something like this.

P.S. What is your modeling program?

[Reload25]

Very nice, very inspiring, I hope I too, one day, can create something like this.

[FckngH4c0r]

how can I add Direct3D to visual c++ 2010 express??

pls help me

[BenBailey17]

Hey, this is really good. How long have you been programming for?

[10n02com]

@BenBailey17

thank you

I program 3d games since 5 years

[BenBailey17]

@10n02com Ahh very nice. I'm going to college for computer programming. I'm really into this stuff, any tips?

[10n02com]

@BenBailey17

tips: be motivated and read books

[who885]

@10n02com hey dude younge programmer kinda new im trying to make a 2d game that uses textures and world generating im wondering what i need to learn i know a good amount of C+ and trying to graps what i need need next?

[narutofan9999]

@who885

You don't necessarily need to know C++ (though it's one of the most common languages used), but you should be familiar with the language you are using, as well as familiar with programming in general - games are usually quite complex programs, so if you don't have experience in organizing your code you'll probably ride yourself into a bloody mess of unmaintainable spaghetti before you have even produced the first visible output.

[djthomasx]

pretty insane

[Incogneto100]

If i was 5 years younger i would have scoffed at this game, but im doing programming in college now,just starting object oriented programming, and i tell you, i have come to appreciate the knowledge,patience,persistence and time that actually goes into developing a game as simple as this. And when i see games like these, they just make me want to continue reading and learning more. They inspire me. i just wonder, hen will i be able to make a game like that???

[10n02com]

@Incogneto100

programming video games is like any other activity. you must practice regularly if you want to be in the best :)

[FinshFlash]

nice work ! i wish i can be like u ! how old are you ?

[killerbram40]

really! how old are you anyway? you can get rich by this!? Try to get in online and youll get lucky

[10n02com]

@killerbram40

thank you! for the moment I cant really earn money with this game because I use lots of ideas of Warcraft games. I just make this game in order to be a better graphic programmer.

[killerbram40]

@10n02com I hope you will succeed in the world of Game-programming

[10n02com]

@killerbram40

me too, thank you!

[williamjrodrigues]

Is it a Cylon Raider?

[10n02com]

@williamjrodrigues

Yes, but it's not mine, it's a 3D model from hiveworkshop(dot)com

[LtuL1]

Wow, this is just so awesome.

I hope that one day i can do something like this as well. Im currently JUST starting to learn DirectX11 via DirextXTutorial(DOT)com .

I got a question for you : Do you think that its required to learn how to make 2D-games before i can learn DirectX ? Because yet i never programmed any 2D-games.

[10n02com]

@LtuL1

Before programming 3d games I have developed console games & 2D games... Beginning directly with 3D games... I think it's possible but it's harder. you will have to deal with 3d maths & game programming at the same time. But don't worry, with motivation, all is possible! good luck

[LtuL1]

@10n02com You got me wrong there ^^ I actually have basic knowledge in C++, did a lot of console-crap and i programmed some Keyloggers ( using KeyboardHooks) with a lil dialoge etc. So i know all the basics of c++ and then i actually felt ready to jump in 3D-programming.

Maths shouldnt be a problem, since im actually very good at understand maths etc. and i have the right persons to talk to ( someone who has a master in maths etc. )

3D-Programming is what i EVER wanted to do :P

[10n02com]

@LtuL1: great! so what are you waiting for programming in 3D ;)

a last advice could be that you buy a book, they are useful! Directx 11 hasn't a lot of books about it... but I sure there is at least one on amazone

[LtuL1]

@10n02com Hmm ive checked through amazon and the only really GOOD books are for DirectX9, and there is a huge difference between 9 and 10 so it wouldnt make too much sense to learn 9 for me now. The ONLY book for 11 seems to s*** hard, a lot of flame-comment for that one :/

I think ill just stick with the online tutorial and post my remaining questions in some forum.

I hope that i will be able to programm a lil 3D-game before i go to university, which is in about 1 1/2 years.

[10n02com]

@LtuL1

I agree that most books are about DirectX 9. You are right, there is a huge difference between the 9 and the 10. In my opinion, the 9 is easier but the 10 is stronger... I think there are not a lot of differences between 10 & 11. In any cases, it's better that you start to learn on the latest technology. If you feel at ease with online tutorials, so deal with them for the moment, waiting good directx11 books...

[LtuL1]

@10n02com Yep, the difference between 10 and 11 is in fact not really big.

Well, there are some things i yet dont understand, theoretical things. Posted them in a forum and i actually dont want to go on without having them answered.

Just about rendering-things, still essential ^^.

[VIDEOLORD5000]

Good work.

I am a good 3D 3D-Modeller and i can code. Now i am learning DirectX. Then i want to create a good RPG.

[eetu47]

why is all your models from warcraft 3? or models to warcraft 3 from hive workshop :D?

[10n02com]

@eetu47

just because I'm not a 3d designer, I'm just a programmer, so I need 3d already made

[seromania85]

how did u make the map?

[10n02com]

@seromania85

I have made my own map editor

[seromania85]

@10n02com nice...how many hours only for the map editor?

[10n02com]

@seromania85

I don't know in hours... a long time... about 3 years during my spare time...

[Zatchbelly97]

nice super serious music. but ya that was actually pretty decent. even the monsters have their names being displayed when u enter combat, i like that. +like

[spiricn]

Wow that was impressive ..

I just started programming in directx myself, I'm currently reading a book by Frank D. Luna

Got any other suggestions on what other books I should get ?

[10n02com]

@spiricn

Thanks. I don't know this book. For the moment I'm still programming with directx9. If you feel comfortable with this book don't buy another. learn with samples too, there are a lot on the SDK of directX and on the NVIDIA website -> communities -> developers -> Directx -> SDK10

[RedMage1993]

@spiricn lol from game institute?

[spiricn]

@RedMage1993 huh :S ?

[RedMage1993]

@RedMage1993 lol Frank D Luna teaches at gameinstitute

[spiricn]

@RedMage1993 Wasn't aware of that , I actually got his e-book "Introduction to 3D Game Programming with DirectX9.0c A Shader Approach" off the internet , it's pretty damn good :P

[RedMage1993]

@spiricn nice. haven't seen it yet. you can find the gameinstitute courses c.c off the internet.

i've found the cpp, gp, and gmt courses; c++ for game developers, graphics programming with directx, and game mathematics.

[ProGamer01100]

nice real... i'm lerning c++ too , i'm 12

[Hanning11]

I like how it looks like warcraft 3 :) the animations and surroundings

[Symeon94]

Really cool, have you done this alone?

[10n02com]

@Symeon94

thanks, yes I made it alone (with books & internet)

[Symeon94]

@10n02com Where did you have find the Directx tutoriel?

I program in 2d but i wanna begin in 3d

[10n02com]

@Symeon94

in books :)

[samham123456]

Dude this is friggin awesome.

[n8style]

For one person that is amazing! Great job!

[TheEntentrainer]

Seriously, this is quite an accomplishment for one person. I have almost finished reading my DirectX 9.0c book, then I am planning to create some games, too. Keep it up!

[TheStevebigmac]

you really should fix her walk..

but that looks amazing, well done!

[NickBlackDIN]

wow, verry impressive, particle engine needs work... and some phisics issues... but for the most part it's really well done. made it by yourself or with a groop?

[10n02com]

@NickBlackDIN

thanks for your comment. I made it by myself.

[nabakoful]

she had a retarded walk

[tonysanthedarkstar]

Salut, tu l'a trouvé où directx ?

[10n02com]

@tonysanthedarkstar

Directx is already install on Windows. But if you want to program with Directx, you need the "directx SDK" (on the microsoft website)

[tonysanthedarkstar]

@10n02com no other way? there's no lib, includes etc ? for programing with an IDE (code::blocks for exemple)?

[10n02com]

@tonysanthedarkstar

When you download the SDK of directX, you will find includes, libs, samples...

[Orion4442]

This game doesn't seem to work on my computer. (Damn you Windows 7.)

The Theolith beta 1.0 refuses to run on my computer at all, and an error message pops up while loading gameplay in version 2.02 saying:

"DirectX is not up to date. Please update DirectX." or something along those lines. It doesn't automatically close, however once gameplay starts, everything goes all demented, eventually getting to the point where my gfx driver crashes. Can you help me with this problem?

[10n02com]

@Orion4442

I don't know where is the problem. (I have Windows 7 and it works). The only thing I can say is: (as you said) check that you have the last Update of Directx and of your Drivers Video card

[samham123456]

@Orion4442 Download Dirext X Rofl

[Orion4442]

@samham123456 I already made sure I had the latest version of DirectX at the time. Windows 7 just sucked (still does, but not as much).

And I already fixed the problem a long time ago. Ended up downloading a MSI Package re-updating the software to do so.

[samham123456]

@Orion4442 oh okay, I have windows 7 also and I just installed Dirext X , cause I noticed I didn't have it.

[Orion4442]

@samham123456 Odd. Windows should come with DirectX; it's an important part of Windows. And btw it's spelled DirectX, not to be a prick or anything.

[Lupic1995]

excellent but i still don't understand 1 thing. Do you must code first a engine and with the engine the game or is DiretX the engine ?

[10n02com]

@Lupic1995

actually, I use DirectX as the main engine. But, when you make your game, you usually have to make your own engine which is just a layer above DirectX (in order to simplfy the using of DirectX)

[Lupic1995]

@10n02com quit interresting i just started with C++ and just can make some Forms things :) maybe in 3 Years ^^ great Job !

[StupidVids2009]

is there something wrong with the main character or is he supposed to walk like theres something wrong with him?

[RyanPridgeon]

Awesome man! I remember seeing this when I was starting out and it was such an inspiration. Great to see you're still going :D It actually looks like a really fun game. Art is great too

[RyanPridgeon]

Awesome man! I remember seeing this when I was starting out and it was such an inspiration. Great to see you're still going :D It actually looks like a really fun game. Art is great too

[GhostXoP]

cylon raider?

[adikid89]

this is the coolest thing I've seen on youtube in a long time. Great job!

[Appfyr]

well done! :D

[rahautsou]

Exellent job! I am working on a game too, and I got a question: what is the simplest way to make a terrain collision detection?

[10n02com]

I use tile. One tile is compose with 2 triangles.

If I have a point x,y,z I want to know if this point is above(no collision) or under(collision) the terrain.

First I find in what tile is the point (just using x and y)

second I find if this point is in the first or the second triangle of the tile (just with x and y)

then I know in what triangle I'm. So with the 3 points of the triangles, I compute the plan equation. ax + by + cz + d = 0

finally, I know if x,y,z is above or under

that's the idea

[rahautsou]

@10n02com TY :D

[razvan116]

Can I preatty please have the source code ?

[katapoka]

Wow, amazing... your mind in the future increment in your engine MMO things?

Great vídeo and congratulation. Sry about the bad english, I'm from Brazil!!

[10n02com]

@katapoka :

yes. I'm always improving my game engine

[nickrohn93]

Lol all i can do is console games :(.

This is amazing.

[Azdeth11]

I can't seem to play either of them on my computer anymore, i use to be able to play the first one but now i get an error on log in (it's been installed on my computer for a while now) and the 2.02 version wont even open :(

[10n02com]

@Azdeth11

hello. I didn't modify 1.0 so if it don't work on your PC now and that it worked before, I think it's your PC.

- can you play others directx video games ?

- what's your error message ?

- don't put my game in a too long file path

[Azdeth11]

I have both 2.02 and 1.0 on my desktop and i play WoW so unsure why theolith doesnt work. the error message for 2.02 is only that it encountered a problem and has to close and 1.0 doesnt seem to have the error anymore.

[Azdeth11]

the files are in the folder it came with on my desktop and i play WoW so dont think directx should have a problem and the error for 2.02 just says it encountered a problem and has to close (1.0 started working randomly)

[10n02com]

@Azdeth11

It's interesting that you said me that. for the next version, I'll try to improve errors information.

[KeananDevonCampbell]

Thats beyond amazing... that is something that take much time, dedication and effort well done!

[RavingKunaiX]

That's really awesome for a C++ game, but is it really worth it spending such a long time writing it in C++ rather than using a a game engine like Unity or Blender? I'm in a C++ class and it takes months just for my classmates to make a mediocre game and i'm wondering if I will end up doing that.

[10n02com]

@RavingKunaiX

my aim isn't to make a game (else I would have used RPG maker...) but to understand the low levels mechanism of a 3D game.

[aydoooo]

this looks pretty kick ass dude!

[hebronsawyers]

Great Work, This is just awesome!

I sub'd!

check out my engine, I use c++ too :D

[testwordz]

awesome

[ControlUreFeelings]

if u get a team of C++ pros this game can go far try making a game like Continent of the ninth xD

[ControlUreFeelings]

WOW U will have a future in doing stuff like this TES BON MAN CONTINUE COMME CA CEST BIEN POURRAI TU M'APPRENDRE =D

[Kelarre653]

You've gotten a lot of encouraging comments in just under a week. Pat yourself on the back - you've done a very good job.

Also, I'm working on trying to find more bugs in Theolith; but I am also bogged down with college work.

[loczster]

really nice. how long you've been on it

[NikeSBNikka23]

omg u made this! très très très très bien!!

[domcpp]

Wow this is surely the most impressing one-man game project you can find on youtube! Keep going!

Bon travail:D

[10n02com]

@domcpp

merci :)

[ImaginaryLegion]

how long have you study c++ and direct x?

[10n02com]

5 years

[kkKLAYman4223]

wow amazing. period. you are great inspiration and id love to see this turn into something big

[snacki15]

you are my inspiration source ^^ :D i am learning C++ cause i want to create my own game :D, and download some cool models from hive cause they have some cool spell effects :) Keep Going :D

[Kelarre653]

I'm very impressed. Keep going. Favved and subscribed, I am speaking in my utmost sincerity when I say that I really wish to see more from you.