jclothier
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What Package is best for Beginners?
Hi All
I would like to start making my own 3d games for the PC. I have VB programming knowledge but nothing else. I have been looking at DarkBasic and Torque. I would ideally like an all in one package that I can use to create objects and the world and to be able to get it all working together. I know that Torque has all of this but is it good? I would like to start of slowly as my oung son would like to learn it too. I would like to be able to package my games for redistribution but not for retail.
I have been kind of put off by the amount of scripting that seems to be needed in these packages. I would ideally prefer to get something going with a few mouse clicks. I am aware though that this would drasticaly limit my options. I am only after building simple 3d games but if I'm going to spend my moiney I would rather buy something that I can add to or expand rather than have to then go and buy something new a couple of months/years down the line because of its limitations.
I guess my question is, Is Torque the best bet? If not what package(s) would you recommend.
I would like to start making my own 3d games for the PC. I have VB programming knowledge but nothing else. I have been looking at DarkBasic and Torque. I would ideally like an all in one package that I can use to create objects and the world and to be able to get it all working together. I know that Torque has all of this but is it good? I would like to start of slowly as my oung son would like to learn it too. I would like to be able to package my games for redistribution but not for retail.
I have been kind of put off by the amount of scripting that seems to be needed in these packages. I would ideally prefer to get something going with a few mouse clicks. I am aware though that this would drasticaly limit my options. I am only after building simple 3d games but if I'm going to spend my moiney I would rather buy something that I can add to or expand rather than have to then go and buy something new a couple of months/years down the line because of its limitations.
I guess my question is, Is Torque the best bet? If not what package(s) would you recommend.
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Hi Thanks for the links. I'm really after a recomendation though.
:) I know :) I just shared what I have. Hopefully the rest of the guys will show up and help.
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Great answer compuken! Thanks. I think I will get a few books before I commit to a purchase
I cannot advice anything as I had been working mainly on Java games and mainly starting from scratch or using some own precreated packages.. \
So all I can offer are a few links:
http://www.thegamecreators.com/ - it is way too automatic but had heard some nice thing about it
http://www.3drad.com/ is something someone showed me lately... haven't tried it yet.. no real time for game programming (wortking on other stuff lately)
http://www.thefreecountry.com/sourcecode/games.shtml - see this also
http://dmoz.org/Computers/Programming/Games/3D/ - no explanations needed I guess
This is a java one: http://fivedots.coe.psu.ac.th/~ad/jg/ - I know you said VB but just in case :)