Hey Programmers, I am a new C++ programmer. I have made various programs and expiremented a little with game programming. The problem is that I don''t know how to start. I have heard that you can get game templates and stuff,But, I don''t have one.I also would like to know anything that you know because you probably know more than I do. Anyway, I am really into game programming, and would love to start learning anything about the business that I would love to be a part of. So please help me. See ya

Hi I can give you some general pointers. If you are really new to gameprogramming I can reccomend "windows gameprogramming for dummies" by Andre LaMothe. You''ll learn the basics and some about the win API and directx.

As for game Templates i dont have much info but there are game engines (like a 3d engine) you can buy/(find for free).

If you use an engine much of the code is already done and you just need to learn how to use it. Example:
move your sprite to the left without game engine requires "alot" of code in c but if you use a game engine you maby only have to type
sprite1 engine_sprite_move_command_left ++
lol i know that was a bad example but just so you get the point. good Luck

hey hybris,

Thanks, I''ll look for that book in stores.

See ya