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How to establish as a game programmer

Mon, 22 Mar 2004 23:30:49 -0700

Hi,
I love to play games. I know programming(VC++,OpenGL). how can I start game programming and establish myself. I need suggestion and addresses where I can get some info.

Thanks in advance.
----------------->ASH

Re: How to establish as a game programmer

Tue, 23 Mar 2004 19:38:32 -0700

hi i have a game i am working on and i need help.

it going to be sold to some retails when it done if ya like to help it may give you a start.

my msn is dragondueler2003
yahoo messger dragondueler2003@yahoo.com
home e-mail edwards20@cox.net

Re: How to establish as a game programmer

Thu, 25 Mar 2004 06:20:58 -0700

There is no one answer to that oh so common question. It all depends completely on what you want to do but i'll give you some pointers..

If you want to work for some company making games then get yourself some qualifications related to the area you wish to work in. Programming, maths, physics, art, music, storyline/ideas.
After that i'd say to make a demo of your skills and show it off to game dev companies along with your qualification(s). The demo could be a programming demo, physics programming demo, pieces of art work, 3D models, music, sound effects, game storyline or ideas etc..

If you want to make games as a hobby by yourself and you don't know anything about game programming then i'd say to get a book on it or search the 'net for tutorials and things. Then it's a simple case of practicing the techniques you learn and writing small simple games and eventually working up to bigger projects.

Here are a few links to help you out..

www.gamedev.net - Loads of articles about all aspects of game development.

www.gametutorials.com - Loads of tutorials mainly to do with game programming.

nehe.gamedev.net - OpenGL tutorials.

www.planetsourcecode.com - Huge source code archive.

www.google.com - Best search engine on the 'net. Try searching for "game programming" and other similar things.

Re: How to establish as a game programmer

Sat, 03 Apr 2004 22:56:06 -0700

Hi,
Me too is new in this field ....
and i've just started game programming ...
if u wanted to make hi-fi 3d games then u may use some advanced gaming softwares,and are commonly known as 'game engine' ....
in which u can create your animated models and u can controll ur model by writing some codes in languages like c/c++/c-script/java/java-scripr whatever it is ......!!!
u can have game engines which are freely available in net to download ... or u may buy it ....
popular websites are ....
gamedev.com,
conitec.net,
discreet.com, etc .....
u can use google.com or dogpile.com for searching required game engine

as i am also a biginner please write suggestions about the new things u found in the net or in ur works ....
and my e-mail id is its4u_vijet@rediffmail.com

Re: How to establish as a game programmer

Sun, 04 Apr 2004 17:41:50 -0700

: Hi,
: I love to play games. I know programming(VC++,OpenGL). how can I start game programming and establish myself. I need suggestion and addresses where I can get some info.
:
: Thanks in advance.
: ----------------->ASH
:
Ash,
My name is Chris Coleman and I am starting up a game studio and I need a programming staff, currently I have Vivendi Universal, and Codemasters waiting for a playable demo, after that is completed they will fund our project, which means we begin to get a steady income. If you are interested in joining Dexterity Studios, or if you have any questions, please email me at DexterityStudios@Comcast.net

Chris Coleman
Lead Designer Dexterity Studios

Re: How to establish as a game programmer

Fri, 09 Apr 2004 16:29:49 -0700

Put all your heart and resources into it

Get ppl to help

Myself, I'm programming an RPG would you like to join me in that?

Re: How to establish as a game programmer

Mon, 07 Jun 2004 04:17:39 -0700

: : Hi,
: : I love to play games. I know programming(VC++,OpenGL). how can I start game programming and establish myself. I need suggestion and addresses where I can get some info.
: :
: : Thanks in advance.
: : ----------------->ASH
: :
: Ash,
: My name is Chris Coleman and I am starting up a game studio and I need a programming staff, currently I have Vivendi Universal, and Codemasters waiting for a playable demo, after that is completed they will fund our project, which means we begin to get a steady income. If you are interested in joining Dexterity Studios, or if you have any questions, please email me at DexterityStudios@Comcast.net
:
: Chris Coleman
: Lead Designer Dexterity Studios
:

Which city / state / country?
I have been programming in assembly language for about 16 yrs. 5 games out on the market, but Im not part of a company. Been working on projects freelance with my brother, who is part of a company.
Near Chicago, IL here.