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MagiKnight
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Posted: 22nd Sep 2003 06:24
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Hey I was wondering if anyone could provide me with references to what DB Pro Functions are actully doing? See I don't think like most of you do I think at Low Levels ... so this is my frist "compiler" based language, Yes since I was 7 I've coded in strictly Assembly
so I'm sorry if I'm asking to much or being ignorent I'm just used to knowing what exictly my computer is doing.

If anyone can help thanks!!!

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CattleRustler
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Posted: 22nd Sep 2003 06:57
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this would be a question for DBP creators...hope they are listening...



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MagiKnight
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Posted: 23rd Sep 2003 23:32 Edited at: 23rd Sep 2003 23:34
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Oh well anyways can anyone tell me how the "write to file" and "read to file" commands work? cause I was thinking would it be possible to store all the graphics needed by the program as a pack file?

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MagiKnight
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Posted: 24th Sep 2003 23:15
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Nevermind I got them down

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BatVink
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There's no point thinking low level when you start with DB. The whole concept of the language is that it takes away the complexities and lets you get on with the creative parts.

Once you're up and running, I'm sure you could move on to writing DLLs for DB at whatever level you're comfortable with, but you need to walk first.

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MagiKnight
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Posted: 25th Sep 2003 06:00
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Well there is cause I can use data statements to force ASM bits and snipets of code in to DB

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Quote: "Well there is cause I can use data statements to force ASM bits and snipets of code in to DB"


But what's the point until you know how the mainstream code actually works!?! If all you're gonna do is force ASM bits, use Assembler!

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MagiKnight
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Posted: 25th Sep 2003 11:22 Edited at: 25th Sep 2003 11:22
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Well im no expert but umm I'd like to see a pixel by pixel collision detection code sniplet what wont requare pentium 500 with about 5 Thz just to get the same rate frame id get using Assembler.

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IanM
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@MagiKnight, there's an assembler plugin on my site - it was sort of an experiment, but your welcome to try using it.

You really need to try and get to grips with the language before you try and expand it though. Most of the time you'll find that DBPro can do what is needed fast enough for you.
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MagiKnight
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Posted: 26th Sep 2003 01:10 Edited at: 26th Sep 2003 01:17
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Thanks IanM I'll check it out.


I've learn't alot so far in 3 days Ive learnt how to scroll the screen
write my own file formats for storing files and some collsion routines
and how to make animated sprites without any help not 1 tutoral or book I did'nt even look in the manual ...lol

Right now I'm making an RPG so far I have the following done:

Tile engine....100% complete
Animations ....2%
NPC's..........30%

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Ibrahim
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Posted: 26th Sep 2003 19:07
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cool

All i want to be is a mod
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Darkflame
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Posted: 29th Sep 2003 21:53
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If you know Assembler your not exactly DBP's target user :p

"The man who says it cannot be done is generally interrupted by someone doing it." ~ Elbert Hubbard
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MagiKnight
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Posted: 30th Sep 2003 02:12
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I'm not but instead of coding everything over and over again why not use driect x.. even tho it's not very driect at all .. since it has to interface with a driver and not that hardware driectly.

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