Elysian Shadows

This reminds me of the 1000 lockers problem that was given as an assignment in my java class.
Google 1000 lockers problem if you want to know more.

Does anyone have any tips for learning a new programming language or a new game programming library? Is it a good idea to take notes on each chapter of an programming book? Also, what would you consider to be the best API out there? I was thinking OpenGL or SDL, but I can't make up my mind. I have a...

I'd recommend you stick with it, C++ is a complicated language and it'll take a long time to learn but it'll be worth it. This forum is full of people who are willing to help you with any problems you may have. The way I see it you have already put a couple of months towards learning why throw away...

So, maybe I am not the right type of person for programming. I like it, but even though I am more than half-way through the book I am learning C++ with, I keep thinking, "I've spent a couple of months learning this language, and I haven't even made anything close to a real game yet, just games ...

I mean in terms of its stereotype. The whole StillAVirgin concept.

So would you agree that one should not look for fun in programming, but rather decide to learn how programs work, and let the fun come naturally?

It bothers me that: Society looks poorly upon the career of programming. Most of all, the stereotype, nerds. Most people would imagine a 250 pound guy with glasses and horrible acne sitting around and writing math operations into a computer all day, and I know better, but I am starting to see it the...

What is the point of sex? Because it's fucking awesome. I'm sure that 99.9% of people can agree on that, but not everyone can agree that programming is "fucking awesome". For example, I write programs as means to an end, even though I don't find it fun, and could thing of more fun things ...

I got this question from a friend today, and it kind of shook my beliefs as a programmer. :shock2: It made me think about something I've never really thought about before: What is the point of typing code into a computer most of the day, working long weeks, etc...? He said, "When you look back ...

I've noticed that it is interesting to learn how to write programs, but the real satisfaction comes from actually writing them.

When learning programming, how often should you/did you take a break from learning so that you could write some programs for fun?

This looked like a nice little challenge lol. You want to make something like this: public class GradesV2 { public static void main(String[ ] args) { //Local variables int totalPoints = 0; int numTests = 0; int testGrade = 0; double average = 0.0; testGrade = 97; totalPoints += testGrade; numTests +...

:) I like your point of view. I've realized that all of the Java assignments I've worked on for school have been nothing short of addicting. I think it's just about taking a step back, looking at the small things, and enjoying the programming itself. I shouldn't be thinking about making a game every...

@GyroVorbis: So you're saying, that if I started learning programming because I wanted to make a game, then I started with the wrong intentions? & That just because someone happens to be fairly quick at learning programming, it doesn't mean that they have a real interest in the idea of programmi...

I have to finish learning the fundamentals of the language before I can start with 2d . But I am certain that it's worth it.

I just want to say thanks to Rachel for clearing this up for me .
All I have been making is text based games that show up on the command prompt.
I'm sure that once I start learning about 2D programming it will be a lot more interesting to me.

Very, very true. There have been maaany times where ES has been less than motivating, and I have to take a few days off. There are several things that I find motivate me. It started out as a love for video games. Then that evolved into a love for programming. Then that evolved into a love for engin...