Found a Neat Intro to games and game programming

[Dwood]

Now, I know it's not on the bleeding edge of 3d technology but man it has some fun games.

First of all, check out the Byond games (http://www.byond.com/?page=Start) website. Download the client and get a few maps. My personal favorite is the resident evil one.

Next, if you really want to learn how to program for games, they have a guide of their own custom-tailored programming language.

I'm working with the thing and it's pretty interesting so far- I have light background in C++ and Java and QBASIC so it might be different for me than you later on but right now I think anyone could learn this language.

I see many similarities at their programming guide here (http://www.byond.com/docs/guide/) with their language and C++. Very promising for dedicated noobs.

[legionaire45]

Better introduction to programming. (http://newdata.box.sk/bx/c/)

After that, teach yourself how to design programs/algorithms/shit. (http://projecteuler.net/)

Then go learn OpenGL or DirectX or something.

[Limited]

Great side legionnaire (Project Euler) will come in handy for testing my knowledge :D

[Dwood]

Better introduction to programming. (http://newdata.box.sk/bx/c/)

After that, teach yourself how to design programs/algorithms/ . (http://projecteuler.net/)

Then go learn OpenGL or DirectX or something.


Those aren't bad. Not bad at all, and would do well to accompany the guide I posted, however this was about programming for games, not programming in general.

[Limited]

Programming games does require all the skill set that general programming requires, plus a bit more. Problem solving is extremely helpful in either field.

One ewbsite I'd recommend is; GameDev.net (http://www.gamedev.net/) has alot of useful articles and has a great list of books that can help you :)

[legionaire45]

Level Design (http://fcmaps.com/files/public/tutorials/Bens_Small_Bible_of_Realistic_Multiplayer_Level_De sign.pdf)
Cool Stuff (http://www.gamasutra.com/)
Art (go to the tutorial section) (http://www.poopinmymouth.com/)

Probably the most useful thing for general programming: www.delicious.com (http://www.delicious.com)
Search around for stuff and there will probably be something for what you need. Most of the stuff on here is web programming related but theres a good amount of general programming and maybe even game development stuff.