[gameprogrammer] Re: Game programming in VB?

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
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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


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