I've dabbled with the Gamemaker software and it's pretty good. I was going to make a game called The Enforcer, but I went back to concentrate on my animations. I did get a book on it so I hope to make a game someday. Take it easy!
Dark Basic is widely available and is probably the most popular version of BASIC currently on the market - but I was never convinced by its 3D capabilities. However, for 2D it's good.
On the other hand, if you want to make 2D or mock-3D games, a good program for anyone to explore is GameMaker by Mark Overmars.
In the UK, after Sinclair Spectrum and early Amstrad computers, the machine that took hold for higher-end use was known as the 'BBC' computer because the BBC used it as the basis for both teletext and all their educational programmes (and associated prograMs). It was an excellent machine for its day. The version of BASIC it used was superb. A huge number of people learned to program using BBC BASIC. I still have my old machine plus boxloads of magazines. Some BBC's are even still in use today.
I've dabbled with the Gamemaker software and it's pretty good. I was going to make a game called The Enforcer, but I went back to concentrate on my animations. I did get a book on it so I hope to make a game someday. Take it easy!
jweinrub 3 years ago
Dark Basic is widely available and is probably the most popular version of BASIC currently on the market - but I was never convinced by its 3D capabilities. However, for 2D it's good.
On the other hand, if you want to make 2D or mock-3D games, a good program for anyone to explore is GameMaker by Mark Overmars.
AlanSturgess 3 years ago
I think you can buy that Fry's Electronics I believe or go to the Dark Basic website.
jweinrub 3 years ago
Yes - but by today's standards they don't compare well UNLESS you go for something like 'Dark Basic' which is pretty powerful.
AlanSturgess 3 years ago
I believe you can use BASIC to create games, is that correct?
jweinrub 3 years ago
Nice job! I didn't get that idea before! It's a great example of how frames imported from other fonts can be used!!
Pennaz91 3 years ago
In the UK, after Sinclair Spectrum and early Amstrad computers, the machine that took hold for higher-end use was known as the 'BBC' computer because the BBC used it as the basis for both teletext and all their educational programmes (and associated prograMs). It was an excellent machine for its day. The version of BASIC it used was superb. A huge number of people learned to program using BBC BASIC. I still have my old machine plus boxloads of magazines. Some BBC's are even still in use today.
AlanSturgess 3 years ago
I don't know to tell you the truth either. What is the 'BBC' computer?
jweinrub 3 years ago
That was basically the idea. I had one of those - can't recall its name now, but it was for the old 'BBC' computer.
AlanSturgess 3 years ago
Interesting. Reminds me of the old school video games of the 1990s.
jweinrub 3 years ago