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developing psp games... what to use?
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bmxdude
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28. July 2008 @ 05:12 |
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im interested in learning how to create my own games, but i cant find out which program to use?
any pointers would be good thanks :)
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youngpip
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28. July 2008 @ 06:00 |
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Hi bmxdude,
You really need a solid grounding in programming before jumping into game development. I'd suggest learning C++, but it's not going to be an easy path if you're new to coding.
As a starting point, you could try developing games in Flash. This still needs a lot of time to work with but is more visual in its approach. It uses a scripting language called Actionscript which is a lot easier to get to grips with than something like C++. For this you'd need a copy of Adobe Flash, and then I'd recommend following some tutorials online (or buy a book).
I'm not sure how old you are, but there are some university courses now which specialise in game development if that's what you want to do in life. If programming isn't for you, then you could look at specialising in the graphics side of things instead. For example you could get into 3D modelling and collaborate with a programmer to get things off the ground.
Hope this helps!
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bmxdude
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28. July 2008 @ 06:05 |
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cheers for the reply, and ive actually been using flash and coding small games for 3 years on and off (eventually making fairly complex coded games like the worms series of games). this began to get a bit boring, so i got a copy of ac3d and began 3d modelling about a month ago, but the trial has run out so i cant use it/afford to buy it atm >.<
im 16 and applied for a 2 year college course in game production, but ive dropped that to take physics, computer programming, electronics and maths at A-level, cause the thought of being restricted to one single career atm is a bit daring :P
I could probably learn how to make psp games, ive learnt everything else myself and i grasp things quickly, i just need to find the right programs.
cheers :)
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youngpip
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28. July 2008 @ 06:14 |
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Ah well you're well ahead of me then! I didn't know from your original post if you were already into programming or just a 10 year old expecting it to be a walk in the park once they have the right kit!
I think you're doing the right thing regarding your A-levels. They'll give you a lot more scope to pick a uni course in any area you fancy once you've completed them (not that you have to go to uni). They'll also stand you in good stead if you do go into a computer sciences degree.
I'm not experienced in PSP-specific development myself, but you may want to check this link for some useful tools etc: http://ps2dev.org/psp
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bmxdude
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28. July 2008 @ 06:18 |
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haha, yeah dw i get what you mean :)
yeahh, im probably going to go onto uni tbh, gives me more time to think of careers too (Y)
cheers for the link, ill give that a look :)
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28. July 2008 @ 06:37 |
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:-) Originally posted by bmxdude:
to take physics, computer programming, electronics and maths at A-level
im doing 3 of the same maths, physic and computer programming all A-level
you need toolchain and PSPSDK up and running with CYGWIN unix
thats the psp development enviorment
note though that its not exacly the same as programming for windows, windows has built in object that you can use with a simple command where as the psp has the objects but its more complex to use them.
also have you just programmed in flash or have you done c++ or java. the reason i say this is because flash is simple like HTML it doesnt have the same skill as a more advanced language does
i persume if you are doing computer programming a level you will be using VB like me
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bmxdude
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28. July 2008 @ 06:50 |
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ive only done flash atm, i havent really tried any programs which use C++
ill download that now then, seems like i might actually need a tutorial/help file on this one x)
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28. July 2008 @ 07:13 |
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http://www.psp-programming.com/tutorials/
that should help
and this might as well
http://poincare.matf.bg.ac.yu/~filip/nm/...t/ch01/ch01.htm
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(when i say objects here i mean like text boxes, images, music...)
VISUAL C++ that means no need for object programming its like a Visual Basic version of C++
the psp programming needs Object Programming which needs a lot of graphical skill and artistic skill along with programming
though for the moment you can use text to display on the screen
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one thing i will say is that it is more complexed than you think its nothing like VB or Flash it requires you to develop very complex math matical formulas just for moving or changing a object
the next thing is that debugging is the most useful thing you can use, if you dont use it at the moment the i suggest doing it. the reason for this is that you can not only find a problem in your code but you can also understand how the program is running
again as i am only programming in VB its not the same a C/C++ though i can debug through a VB program and understand most of what is happening and it is very useful for learning and improving your own projects.
:) sorry if iv bored you
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bmxdude
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28. July 2008 @ 07:19 |
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nahh, not bored, just helped :)
i have heard that its like a million times harder, but i guess if i really get into it and begin understanding it i should be alright unless i cant grasp it at all, aha.
cheers for all this mate
*puts tutorials into favouites*
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28. July 2008 @ 07:21 |
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what are you using for your A-Level Computer programming?
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bmxdude
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28. July 2008 @ 07:24 |
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im not sure yet, i might have gone home on induction early *rolls eyes*
aha :) i kinda wish i hadnt now though >.<
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28. July 2008 @ 07:28 |
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bmxdude
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28. July 2008 @ 07:37 |
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im guessing that took a while?
how do you create visuals with c++ then, like through code? this is going to take a long time to learn x)
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28. July 2008 @ 08:15 |
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didnt take to long only the typing it up
the only thing that took a while was finidng a way of splitting a number up to be displayed for example a number 1098 would need to be split into 1 , 0 , 9 and 8 and then it could be displayed but it also needed to be related to the price per litre its all very confusing :S
i have never done C++ or C so i have no idea but if you find a guide on it like it to me and ill have a read. i seem to follow the princapuls of C and C++ but its a lot more math maticly than VB but the basics are still there with if and loop functions and some other vb functions
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