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Since iv been working with VB6 ALOT longer than C++, i thought i should start out making 2d games on there. So here i am. My current project is to develop and design a 2d game engine for VB6. Anyone else know VB6. Its an extremely simple language. Also very old >.<
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It might be easier to start out in C++ and work your way up, rather than do it all in one language, then have to switch and re-learn it all.

Also VB is looked down upon by many here.

Including me

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VB seems too "basic" pun intended
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I know both VB and C/C++, just more 'experienced' with VB. Im not pro at C++ yet like i am VB. But i suppose i could finish learning C++ then start making games on there.
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I think I have VB6 on ~12 3.5" disks around here somewhere. IIRC it doesn't handle moving images very well (could see the cls). But maybe that was just because it was a 133MHz processor at the time.
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There are already 2 engines that i know of for Vb6. Eclipse and vbGore. There not that bad really. I think there pretty good for such an old language.
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DeFormat wrote:I know both VB and C/C++, just more 'experienced' with VB. Im not pro at C++ yet like i am VB. But i suppose i could finish learning C++ then start making games on there.
Okay I'm going to be completely honest, and therefore somewhat biased.

Visual Basic 6.0 was not intended for making games, it should not be taught as a first language, and is not suited for making games.

I am currently making a 2D games in VB6 for my Computer Science class and quite frankly I hate it (the game, the language, and the fact that the other 3 people in my group are artists, only one of which ever does any work).

I would highly recommend you start off with essentially anything else, as I'm pretty sure you would learn better programming habits writing GameMaker scripts. :lol:

Once you get past the basics of both C++ and SDL, making pretty much any simple 2D game is loads of fun and a great learning experience.

Note: This applies specifically to version 6.0, as I've also used version 2005 which is far superior and completely redone. ;)
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I know C++, no idea how to use SDL yet. Just got it working at like 2 this morning then i went to bed and been to busy to do anything today. I wanted your guy`s opinions on this project. Once again, i think ill just try to finish learning C++ and SDL. This weekend ill go to borders and buy a couple books.
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I used to use VB6, but gave it up when I was about 14. I'll occasionally revisit because Winsock with it is so dang easy. :P
But then I remember again why I hate VB.
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Why do you hate VB?
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If you're interested in SDL i found this example to be AMAZING for learning basic SDL

http://cone3d.gamedev.net/cgi-bin/index ... fxsdl/tut3

i hope you find this valuable =)
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Thanks, ill go and work on it in a few. Playin Garrys Mod. Writting some random lua script tools with it >.< (If you know what Garrys mod is, you can write your own lua scripts for weapons, tools, etc. its pretty sweat :D )
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DeFormat wrote:But i suppose i could finish learning C++ then start making games on there.
I think that's probably your best option if you want to avoid much frustration :)
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