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I'm trying to formulate an algorithm that will calculate the point where an independently rotating point collides with an independently rotating line.This will only concern instances where the rotating point, which will be called P1 from now on, and the rotating line, which will be called L1 from now on, …
Hello. I am Marc Trepanier. I came to this site looking for random generators. I have a unique job and a need for a generator that can cover nationality, clan affiliation, basic combat skills, and various other variables. Is there anyone here willing to help in this? Thank you.
i currently hold my own game and game client with my own website... the game is based on runescape and i have a private server. I am currently trying too add new items and stuff to the game, but i currently keep getting errors after coding and compiling...All im trying …
Dear, All Hello, Im a student studying Computer Science and Engineering at the German University in Cairo (GUC). I take a course were I should Implement a game called "Attaxx" using java programing. I should submit a java engine for the game by next week or so... its quite similar …
[B][COLOR="Red"]Hi all i have a question which i need it's answer as soon as possible plz . i am a student in software engineering faculty , me and my team are making a game using c# language. so i need to know what graphic programms that i can use in …
Hi! I would GREATLY appreciate any help or advice that you could give me. My problem is - I need a software that makes a light to turn on, then registers if the right button has been pushed and then, to send a signal another light to turn on. Please, …
Hello, I am looking for beta testers for chapter one of Crystal of Light. It's almost done (I estimate 3-4 more hours of programming) and then I will release it. Anyone interested in being a beta tester? I just need people to make sure that all of the events and …
Hello all, I'm new here, and not a programmer but obviously have an interest in computers/technology, blah, blah, blah. I was curious to know if there's anything out there about cross console gaming. For example a user playing a game on a Mac being able to play someone else on …
Hey, I've been trying to create an RPG, and I really have trouble moving with it. I really can't find any decent tutorials (or even books). The only book I've heard of (Making RPGs with DirectX, or something, by Jim Adams) got pretty bad reviews. The part I can't really …
I did a brief search of the forums, and didn't find anything on collision detection that was 1) this general, or 2) had this kind of question I don't want bounding box! every place i look all game tutorials use bounding box, and that is not accurate enough for what …
i know that blender has a game engine, but i cannot find anything really good on how to get it to work... i can make physics happen, there are tutorials (like a ball rolling) on that that are easy to understand, but i don't get the event thing that blender …
Hello everyone My name is greg and i'm please to find your community. I'm in serch of a Admin Bot I can use to monitor our home channel and interact with our webpage also. I'm not a programer and have tryed a little bit but for what I need i'm …
I know that C++ is (supposed to be) the best language for game developing. Would it be possible and/or easier to make a game like the [color=red][i]awsome[/i][/color] ones you always see at the apple store like StarWars Empire at war in cocoa? Would obj-C or obj-C++ be better?
Greetings! I would just like to ask you guys something. I am planning to create my mini 3d game...Do you guys know any good steps to start with....I have programming knowledge in C, C++, Java, Javascript, Perl, Php and Openlaszlo... I am also studying LindenScript and OpenGL.... Can anyone provide …
Hey I'm new to programming but I know enough now that I have been trying to program my own game. I works, but I think my code is too complicated. Does someone want to test it and give me some suggestions? Thanks!
I am using DirectDraw to make a game and I am running it in 8-bit color mode. What I am having a problem with is making a macro to convert RGB values into a single 8-bit color. Here is the macro: [CODE=c++] #define RGB_8BIT(r, g, b) ((r & 224) + …
Hi, Im trying to develop a game with Gamemaker 7, problem is I dont know a bit of programing, and I dont know were to get things like sprites, backrounds, etc, is there any way I can rip sprites from a website? I would like to make an turn-based RPG …
Without getting into too much detail about my own history, I'll be a junior in college this fall semester. My Bachelors Degree is "Computer Science" (the other degree offered being "CS - Information Technology" which is a bit more hardware based). My end goal is to be a programmer (on …
The project I've been developing is Web TORPG where users develop their character(s) appearance and fighting tactics, adventure/discover new places, take on quests, join forces or go solo to battle against monsters/bosses or even other players, participate/effect the storyline via events, create/raid guild castles, steal from stores/players, open up shop, …
i know how to hook api function,because i can get the api function the system file of dll,but how can i get the directX function such as Direct3DCreate9(); And I want to learn some about DirectX ,who can post me some ebooks about it and my e-mail is [email][email protected][/email]. 3Q!
Hello, I need some direction with getting started making a tile based game/map editor. I've searched everywhere but nothing really answers my question, so I thought I'd ask myself. Ok, before anyone says, I want to clear it up, I *want* to make a map editor and game separate applications …
I have a USB downloader executable and tryint to automate with a .net application. Well the USB executable asks me for libusb0.dll FILE TO E INSTALLED. I beleive its a driver file that needs to be installed. May I know where I can get that file (online)? Thanks for your …
i started making a game using c++ and allegro, but i keep getting a error can some one please help me out this is the code [code] #include <iostream> #include <allegro.h> #include "PlayerClass.h" #include "Global.h" using namespace std; #define LEFT 4 #define RIGHT 6 #define UP 8 #define DOWN 2 …
Does this code look right for centering an image on the screen (in this case a chess board): [CODE=C++] int Chess::Board::Center(int width,int height) { if(m_texture == NULL) return 0; D3DXVECTOR2 center; center.x = (float)width/2.0f; center.y = (float)height/2.0f; m_position.x = center.x - (m_texture->GetWidth())/2; m_position.y = center.y - (m_texture->GetHeight())/2; return 1; } …
Right i'm currently writing up an outline for a web based RPG (yes i know it has been done over and over). And i was wondering what people would suggest that a good starting point (code wise) would be and what they feel/know to be the hardest parts of RPG …
Dear all, I'm a final year computer science student and i intend to to my graduation project as an online virtual reality application.( 3D presentation for objects inside browsers ).but actually i have no idea about the best tools used nowadays to accomplish such a product. I have heard of …
I want to make an engine similar to [URL="http://unreal.com"]Unreal[/URL] for PC, 360, And PS3. Who Wants to help?
Hello all, my first post on these boards. I have spent the last few hours reading this section of the boards and I have noticed many new to programming people ask the same question: What language should I use, where should I start, what should I learn, etc etc. All …
Hi, I want to build my own simple 2D RPG in Java. Whilst I am new to Java, I do understand the fundamentals of OO programming, and I am quick to learn, as long as someone isn't too impatient. I just wonder if there is anybody who can check my …
I keep getting a logic error when I go to fight a monster. It says the life must be initialized and then I get a runtime error. So I put a value to it and it runs fine. But the question is, what happens after the fight. I don't want …
Hi, do any of you know any good resources for (2d) game development in java? I want to build a game but need a good tutorial/resource for such a thing. Can you help?
Ok, I'm writing a simple program with VC++ and DirectX. It's basically a working framework for 3D games, but all I need it to do right now is load a mesh and display it, and it is killing me. I've done this successfully before, I don't know why its not …
I am a new programmer but I am devoted to make a game. Can I make a game engine that have [I][U]software rendering and openGL[/U][/I] . With a [I][U]little bit of AI and dynamic lightning[/U][/I] and [I][U]sprites/models[/U][/I]. I am[B] not[/B] asking the ~~~~~ [I][U]like Half life or Quake engine[/U][/I], just …
Man i want to develope an unbeatable tic-tac-toe game with two player option.. Please help me... my presentations are in the first week of december!!!
hey yall, we are currently looking a scripter who would be interested in being a main scripter for a game were making (amature for fun) we need a main scripter or maybe even 2 scripters who are willing to join us at grove of darkness puerly for fun in making …
guys.. please give me some idea on how to program tic tac toe using user to user.. thank you.. god bless you all...
Hi there!!! anyone know how to create a BOT program for online games?? please send me an example!!! |<snip>
My idea is really simple: -create a game similar to that of Deer Hunter, except you arent hunting for deer. You are hutning for squirrels. I would like some help with People experianced in C or C++. to script. <snip>.
Hello all, I am new here, so yeah...just wanted to get that out of the way. I am looking to create a game, or at least a character or terrain or something to help start my future. Being only 14, I am looking to go into a career that involves …
hey am still in high skool about to go in 5th year am looking for a ways to get in to games development i live in Glasgow any courses or recommendations? thank for having a look
Hey, I'm doing a school project on how math and physics are used in video games, and I'm trying to find things that I could talk about. The main idea I have right now is how trig is used to calculate the changes in x and y values of an …
In late 1999 the Williams Pinball manufacturing company decided stop production. Higher profits were generated from the slot machine manufacturing division. This decision may have been encouraged by (evil) market analysts stating the pinball division was dead weight. They had just launched the most advanced pinball machine ever and it …
Well I made it through my first semester of an MSCS. Almost. This summer I want to build a game. I am trying to understand a little bit of the history of Windows graphics and am a bit confused. There's WinAPI. There's OpenGL. There's DirectX. As I understand it, OpenGL …
Hi, My nephew has a school assignment (7th grade I think) where he has to interview a video game developer (or someone in that industry) who has at least some knowledge of the process. He emailed me a list of questions in hopes that I would be able to answer …
Wazup guys, In the following code I can't fingure out why the lights do not work correctly and so I require your help ---> [icode] #include <windows.h> #include <d3d9.h> #include <d3dx9.h> #pragma comment (lib, "d3d9.lib") #pragma comment (lib, "d3dx9.lib") #define ScreenW 640 #define ScreenH 480 #define CustomFVF (D3DFVF_XYZ | D3DFVF_TEX1 …
hello there, The software used are: DarkBasic, GameMaker, Visual C++, Maya, 3D Max and the school's own game engine. Is this course worth a try? And is DarkBasic useful in the game industry? please reply me thanks. Techbrain55
I'm trying to make a level that can be edited in game for a pong-like game. So far, this is what I have: [code] import java.awt.*; import java.applet.*; public class LevelEditor extends Board { public static final String row1 = "::::gggggggggggggggggg"; public static String row2 = "::::g::::::::::::::::g"; public static String …
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