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Newcomers DBPro Corner / Contemplating DarkBASIC

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Apprentice
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Posted: 18th Sep 2005 01:46
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I've always wanted to learn how to make games and have finally settled on doing just that, especially now that I have all the free time in the world.

Now, the game I'm picturing is a simple MMORPG, with about 30-50 players at once. It's going to be 2D and be a side-scroller, simillar to Ninja Gaiden for the NES, I'm wondering if this is possible with DarkBASIC, and if I should also purchase the big 750 page book to help me, since I have zero knowledge of the first things about programming, unless you count html code for WebTV e-mail signatures. lol.

Thanks in advance.
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The Cage Complex
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Posted: 18th Sep 2005 07:22
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I'm not sure a MMORPG ("simple" or not) is the best concept as a first step into programming. In fact... that's a bad idea But you'll understand why very soon...

Quote: "I'm wondering if this is possible with DarkBASIC"


The only question is: will you succeed to create it? A 2D "Ninja Gaiden" is 100% possible with DB.

So your second idea is very good : starting with DBP is perfect. It's a very powerfull, complete & very easy language. I don't bought the book, but I think the inbuilt help wouldn't be enough for beginner.

Have a very nice game developper life

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Grog Grueslayer
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Posted: 18th Sep 2005 08:02 Edited at: 18th Sep 2005 08:02
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Apprentice, have you downloaded the Darkbasic Pro trial?

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

And The Cage Complex is right... don't make a MMORPG as your first project.

I love Ninja Gaiden!
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Silent Knight
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Posted: 18th Sep 2005 21:57
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make pong

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Big Man
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Posted: 18th Sep 2005 22:17
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When I learned most about darkbasic was when I tryed making a pacman game (Ok it was never completed and I'm sure I could make one now) but as I was doing it I picked up loads of new techniques and stuff.
The forums are a great way to find Help if you ask.
(I can help whenever)
Big Man

Our aim is to keep the loo's clean, your aim can help.
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