Languages to learn to code a game?

Discussion in 'Programming' started by Volux, Apr 30, 2010.

  1. #1
    What languages do you think I should know to create a game.

    My meaning of a game..and MMORPG such as one you can download off the internet.
     
    Volux, Apr 30, 2010 IP
  2. Obulus

    Obulus Peon

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    I believe you should be looking into Java, possibly Shockwave/Flash and C++/C#/C for you're serverside processing.
     
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  3. killaklown

    killaklown Well-Known Member

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    Why do people always assume they can pick up a programming language and make a MMORPG right away?

    Is your next post going to be "What program can I use to make game graphics?"
     
    killaklown, May 1, 2010 IP
  4. ivan.kristianto

    ivan.kristianto Active Member

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    Go with C# and XNA Framework.
    If you want to create games run on XBox :)
     
    ivan.kristianto, May 21, 2010 IP
  5. CaseyM

    CaseyM Peon

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    #5
    Depends completly on the platform that you wish the game to be run.

    If you want the game to be completly webbased then you should go for a technology such as flash. If you want the user to download a client;

    if the client (game) is going to be graphic intentive then go for C++ , otherwise you can use C# or Java.

    ...... though, no offence, but to be honest, if you need to ask that question, you have a long way before you will be in a position to write a game. ( dont kill the messenger )

    ..good luck though :)
     
    CaseyM, May 26, 2010 IP
  6. CaseyM

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    by c# i meant asp.net using c# ( could use vb though i hate vb so i never recommend it ;) )
     
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  7. flexdex

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    If your plan is to create a game with realtime user interactivity like a flash browser game, then hire and c++/java programmers.

    In case you plan to create a game that ist web-page and turn base oriented, then hire html,javascript and php programmers.
     
    flexdex, May 26, 2010 IP
  8. Cash Nebula

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    Apparently, the Torque Engine has a free MMO kit now. The Torque 2D engine costs $250 and the 3D engine costs $1000.
    Many developers do not like Torque for one reason or another, but it has been used to make a lot of simple indie games.
     
    Cash Nebula, May 28, 2010 IP
  9. ViolentAJ

    ViolentAJ Well-Known Member

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    ActionScript is good for starters and to make games that are easy to expose on the Web.

    Java is great for mobile games nowadays, and it might also be a decent language to cut your teeth in.
     
    ViolentAJ, May 30, 2010 IP
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    #10
    I hope you are not intending to make a super-3d-game right away. I'd say Delphi is good for beginners, and I've seen some nice "how to make a game" tutorials, for complete newbs (Russian only, though). Flash is nice, too, but its slowly dying away, HTML5 Canvas incoming.
     
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  11. ViolentAJ

    ViolentAJ Well-Known Member

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    Eve if Flash is dying (I'm inclined to believe that it will be around, especially for games for quite some time), Flash is still a great tool to LEARN about game development.
     
    ViolentAJ, May 30, 2010 IP
  12. petr_ind

    petr_ind Notable Member

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    If you want to make MMORPG like Lineage or WoW, i think it will take very long time.
    Usually the programming language is not to different, but if you want to studying it, you can learn java or C#.
     
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    #13
    All guys here made some valid arguments, but let me tell u this...

    First MMORPG is not so much about programming, as it is about content and constant fight against malicious users. You also have to monitor and tune your game engine constantly in order to iron the possible irregularities that puts some players in disadvantage...but this was not a question, right? :)

    As with any game go with C++ if you want to have complete control, or as Cash Nebula suggested Torque which will suite you just fine.
     
    lmtiger47, May 31, 2010 IP
  14. flexdex

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    Volux, would you please reinvolve in this thread to fine tune the direction a bit?

    Do you want to know what to focus at the moment to apply for a job after graduation or do you want to create a game your self and now?
     
    flexdex, May 31, 2010 IP