Hi Todd, Have you considered C#? If you're familiar with Delphi, then I'd suggest taking a look at C# over VB.NET. It will probably feel a bit more comfortable (hopefully). Your skills will be a bit more marketable as well... ;) As far as engines go, here's one that claims to work for .NET languages: http://irrlicht.sourceforge.net/ .and a list of them can be found here as well (and it includes a C# section, though Irrlicht is not included in the list for some reason): http://gpwiki.org/index.php/Game_Engines I'm sure if you nose around on GameDev.net and it's forums you'll probably get some good information on the subject. HTH! evan stone | recombinant ---------------------------------------- independent game developer petaluma, ca, usa ----- Original Message ----- From: <toddjasp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <gameprogrammer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 12:08 PM Subject: [gameprogrammer] Game programming in VB? > Hey guys, > > I've posted on here before, but I'm looking to get started with a project. I am a pretty experienced programmer in Delphi, but have only minimal experience in other languages such as C++ and Visual Basic. I've been using Visual Basic now exclusively in my present job for about 4 months now. I'm confident enough in Visual Basic that I'd like to start to develop a game in VB just to both enhance my Visual Basic skills and to also improve my understanding of how games work. > > Someone gave me Dark Basic... the entire thing, manuals, box, and CD. I've been reading it and it's acutally pretty interesting. > > My question however is, are there any "engines" that I can simply download and begin using? I'd like to start off with something fairly simple like a game similar to Starflight or Starcontrol. At least something that's more programming than having to rely on a lot of graphics. > > I'd like to hear from anyone who has any comments or advice! > > > Thanks!!! > > Todd --------------------- To unsubscribe go to http://gameprogrammer.com/mailinglist.html