I'd liek to learn C++

I'm planning to get sufficient knowledge regarding c++ so I can get into the video game industry. Problem is, I'm finishing university at a very different field which is not even remotely connected to anything vidja. I'm looking for books to learn from, and I'd like to ask people's aid in my quest.

Why C++? I do not want to spend years studying others for basics. I have a good understanding and I'm pretty logical in mind. I figured I'd have to change to C++ anyways, so why not starting with it? Any recommendations?

Also, do you think there are possibilities for programmers without highschool and university degrees? I'd finish some quck half-year power courses, but I'd work it out from books and with the help of friends, mainly.

Asking this sort of question on /prog/ was your first mistake. Just look for books on C++ -- I remember when I used to post topics asking how/where/what-to-look at to learn C++ and I didn't learn shit from that. Just look at different books, practice, look for programming challenges, etc. When you think you're experienced enough, look at stuff on SF and rewrite it in  C++ and hopefully you'll get better from there.

Asking here will only get you the following response:

- SICP
- LEARN C, C > C++
- HASKELL
- CUDDER

and many more of demonstrations of /prog/'s sillyness. Silly /prog/.

Then after that, WRITE A FUCKING NEURAL NET. Nah, just kidding. But anyway, good luck.