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[T.K.]

Yeah, here we go again.

I found some free easy software. I thought up an idea. Need a company name.

Current Game Ideas:
A game where you play as a Gestapo officer in a concentration camp.

[Nikusakken]

Lemme see...

Do you know programming languages (Java/C/C++,etc..)?
Can you use a game engine?
Who is going to do the 3D models and textures?
How are going to record the sounds?
Are you going to do it alone?
Who is going to write the game's story, characters bio, draw it, etc.?

Are you going to do it all by yourself, or your friends will help you, or are you expecting to us help you?

[Coyote]

I like the way he's dreaming sometimes.

[roupe93]

if you want to make games, 1 thing you have to do is to learn as Nick Brasil say "C++" coding. then you need to learn how to program a "2d" game.. when you know how, make a 2d game. you will need to make a LOT of textures.

then you know the basic of game programming.. then you need to learn MORE detaled c++ coding. and Modeling, and more detaled texturing, if you want to make 3d games..

and as Nick Brasil say, you need a engine. without a engine the game wont run.. so you need to buy a engine.. if you are going to make a engine you will have to be a pro in C++.. The engine can read the different files, know where it is, ETC

if its a FPS game, some one like to use this "FPSgame maker" engine, or what its called, but it cost monney.. nothing is free in this world..

allso, dont even try make a game alone..

[T.K.]

Lemme clear this up.

I DO have friends helping.
I am using easy-as-pie software.
I am using a tutorial.
I know C to an extent.
Friends are begging to help out.


Also, the first game is about a concentration camp in WW2. You can either play as a jew at the assembly line, or a Gestapo sergeant watching them. You may kill at will.

If you play as a jew: You pick a gun up off the assembly line and kill off nazis.

If you play as a nazi: You keep an eye on the jews, and you may kill if you want.

SECRET CHARACTER: ADOLF HITLER.

Yeah, I can do that with this software. This dream might actually take off.

[madness]

Yet you always use the term 'this' software. We don't get to know which software package your using. I'm assuming your using GameMaker 7.

I used to use that software when it used to be owned by some other company. The software is that easy you don't even have to know any programming as it's all done graphically.

If you want to have more control which really isn't required for what your trying to make you can use the Game Maker Language which is similar to C++.

Where here is something from Flash ActionScript and something similar using the GM Language.

Game Maker Language

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if (keyboard_check(vk_left))  motion_set(180,4);
if (keyboard_check(vk_up))    motion_set(90,4);
if (keyboard_check(vk_right)) motion_set(0,4);
if (keyboard_check(vk_down))  motion_set(270,4);
if (keyboard_check(vk_nokey)) motion_set(0,0);

Flash ActionScript 2

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// move up, down, left, or right 
var speed = 2.5
	if (Key.isDown(Key.LEFT)) {
		_x -= speed;
		_rotation = 270;
	}
	if (Key.isDown(Key.RIGHT)) {
		_x += speed;
		_rotation = 90;
	}
	if (Key.isDown(Key.UP)) {
		_y -= speed;
		_rotation = 0;
	}
	if (Key.isDown(Key.DOWN)) {
		_y += speed;
		_rotation = 180;
	}

[T.K.]

Nope, not GameMaker, but I've tried it.

Genesis3D.
Milkshape.
Some paint program.

[madness]

Yeah, I've had a quick play with both of them applications.

I found this a good resource when looking for game engines.
http://www.devmaster.net/engines/

[T.K.]

Thanks, madness.