What now?

[Avishaiozeri]

Hi everybody. I'v been learning c++ and sdl.
So, now i know c++ (more or less...), i know classes pointers functions etc.
I also know sdl - surfaces, event handling etc.
What now? I still don't really know how to create a simple 2d game. I only know how to draw things on the screen, and i need to improvise techniques in order to do stuff. The books never told me how, for example, map tiles work, animation, nothing!
Is there a book on game programming with sdl? not focus on sdl, because it just teaches the functions and structures of sdl, not where to use what and how. Do i need to find that out myself?
thanks

[mattheweston]

Try gamedev.net they have a vast array of resources to help people learn the ins and outs of game development.

http://www.gamedev.net/reference/start_here/

[hurstshifter]

http://lazyfoo.net/SDL_tutorials/index.php


They may not be 'the best' SDL/C++ game development tutorials but they will certainly get you through the basics of what you are looking for.

[Avishaiozeri]

Thanks, i'll try those