I've been taking Computer Science classes for the past couple years so I can already program in Java. I want to tool around and make games for the rest of the summer, but I don't know where to start. What language/IDE/library should I use? I just want to make 2d platformy action games and such.
apparently /prog/ is confused. What i meant was first: what language should i use? I'm familiar with Java, but i also know a bit of C++ so that is an option, albeit a less desirable one. If i go with C++. what should I use? A game library like allegro, or just directX components or openGL? If i use java,i don't know of any libraries, so i would need suggestions.
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Anonymous2009-07-10 13:52
>>5
You are actually confused. You must first complete this book. When you complete it, you'll be writing games and answering your own questions without having to bother us.
>>8
Java programmers tend to think in terms of IDEs, when they could just use cat instead of Eclipses, and NetBeans, or whatever Enterprise Bullshit they are using.
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Anonymous2009-07-10 17:42
>>5
Why do you think /prog/ is confused? The first post answered your first question.
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Anonymous2009-07-10 17:46
>>10
It saddens me to know that most people on/prog/ sincerely thinks this.