I want to create a game for my final year project and want to know if i'm on the right tracks.?

Question

I have been researching what games engine to use, 3d modelling software,books to read,etc. I have decided to go with Dark GDK for games engine, Blender for the 3d modelling and i am using C++ books. I am a programmer and use C/C++ so the learning it to a higher level is not a problem. I just wanted to know if i was on the right lines and if any1 has any tips for me as i have never made a game but is familiar to programming. Do I need to have/know anything else before i get started?

Answer 1

It sounds like you have a good start.

You may also want to get some books and/or do some research on things like physics, particle systems, vertex/pixel shaders, and inverse kinematics to name a few. Most of these things are supported by Dark GDK, but you will need to understand how they work to be able to make changes and modifications or to implement your own version.

You also will need an image creator/editor to go with Blender. You will use it to make texture maps, sprites, etc. If you have the money, go with Photoshop. If not, GIMP is a good open source editor that is well supported.

You should also take some time to sign up for a few forums that deal with game creation. Browsing through these will give you most answers to questions and problems you encounter. A good one that has several groups on Dark GDK is http://forum.thegamecreators.com/

Hope that helps and good luck!

Answer 2

dont know.

I tried tic tac toe game in C++..

and was successful to some extend...

Like to develop chess engine, that works on its own...

Just like humans think..

and a good game should have good AI to challenge human player...

Start with small things first, Like 3d tic tac toe, where instead of the same old X and 0 , use some characters, have some graphics, etc....

and let them fight if they form 3...

I tried to do like this many times and my skill isnt to that level..

Hence failure was my result.

Good luck to u.....