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Newcomers DBPro Corner / Shoul I just switch to DBpro?

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BREED
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Posted: 23rd Dec 2009 17:44
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I have been using FPSC x9 for about a year now, I like my games but I just feel that my Imagination is limited until the migration. I really don't want to just "settle" for my game, I want to make something that when I am done It's just how I wanted it, FPSC is great and all, but it has it's limitations, so is buying the Dark Game Studio what I need? and is the coding language easy to learn?

Thanks

I am sorry if I have any mis-spelled words, I am ussually very picky about that, but lately my keyboard is acting up and I have to press VERY hard on certain keys.
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Binary Coder
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Posted: 23rd Dec 2009 19:48
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From how I've experienced it, DBPro is very easy to learn Never used FPSC myself, but getting DB is probably the next step in creating your own, more unique, games.

Goodluck!
BC
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Grog Grueslayer
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Posted: 23rd Dec 2009 20:07
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If you're really not sure try the free version of Darkbasic Pro first... if you like it buy it.

http://darkbasicpro.thegamecreators.com/?f=free

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Outscape
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Posted: 23rd Dec 2009 21:13
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dont expect to make ur own fpsc or simalar game too quickly


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BREED
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I know that coding will take longer than just the drag and drop style of FPSC, in the Dark something Bonanza it says I get Dark DGK what's that? I know it's C++ in that but why not just stick to BASIC, are the games more complex some how or is it just a harder language to learn?

I am sorry if I have any mis-spelled words, I am ussually very picky about that, but lately my keyboard is acting up and I have to press VERY hard on certain keys.
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KISTech
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Posted: 23rd Dec 2009 23:35
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DarkGDK uses C++, and so in the end a DarkGDK game loop is going to run faster and allow you to do more in the same amount of time.

That being said, DBPro is certainly capable of a good FPS. After all FPSC is written with DBPro.

I would try them both. Depending on your programming experience you might prefer one over the other. Either way, they're both good next steps.

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Zarok
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Posted: 24th Dec 2009 01:13 Edited at: 24th Dec 2009 01:16
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I would certainly recommend DarkBASIC Pro! I feel its easy to learn and im sure do many others, if you got the right stuff to learn with (This is where the forums shine ^_^)

If you are brand new to programming, i would recommend the Hands on DarkBASIC Pro books! The second best thing next to the forums.

Goodluck with your programming!

http://darkbasicprogrammingworld.blogspot.com/

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nasheba99
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Get it, go for it.
Hey!! If you want Power, Freedom and Control.
then DarkBASIC Pro is the way to go. Its
very easy to learn. You can not just built
games but apps too any kind of apps and
FPS Creator is one great prove, of what
you can do with the power of DarkBASIC Pro.
And remember.....
Code hard.
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General Jackson
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Posted: 24th Dec 2009 19:36
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Amen.
Take it and run with it

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BREED
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Posted: 28th Dec 2009 07:52
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I'm going to get the money together and buy the dark game studio and a DBpro book, thanks for the insight.

I am sorry if I have any mis-spelled words, I am ussually very picky about that, but lately my keyboard is acting up and I have to press VERY hard on certain keys.
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Outscape
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Posted: 29th Dec 2009 12:21 Edited at: 29th Dec 2009 12:21
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you could give gdk a try before you buy dbpro
gdk and vs are free, and share near exactly the same commands as dbpro
eg


in c++ is


thats excluding the include commands


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