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Post by SpiffyChee » Thu Jul 21, 2005 1:50 pm

ok, I want to make a simple 3d game on my macintosh g4,

I allready have
maya unlimited 6.5 and
photoshop creative suite 2

what else do i need to make a game.


Do i need to learn a certain type of programming, and if I do, where can i learn this?

then how do i put it all together.


I know its a huge question, but i really want to make a game, no matter how long it takes.

or does anyone know a site theat explains all this

so what programming languages do i need to learn, and is there a free place online to learn it?[/b]
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Post by zip » Thu Jul 21, 2005 2:00 pm

There are a couple software solutions that purport to make this process easier, iGame3d leaps to mind. It provides the game engine for you to plug your content into, and it can be customized with JavaScript.

If you want to make your OWN game however, you will have to learn to program.
I suggest getting a book on C or C++, and writing a simple 2d game before you delve into the hell that is 3d game programming.

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Post by Jeff » Thu Jul 21, 2005 2:04 pm

Follow these tutorials and you will be a 3d game programmer
http://nehe.gamedev.net/lesson.asp?index=01

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Post by SpiffyChee » Thu Jul 21, 2005 2:11 pm

can you use c or c++ on mac???

if its not too hard i want to make it compatable with pc and mac, if its too hard, just mac

i cant find igame3d for download?

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Post by zip » Thu Jul 21, 2005 2:26 pm

Google says "Google it".
http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/9821

Dim3 would also be worth a try.
http://klinksoftware.com/

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Post by Blorx » Thu Jul 21, 2005 2:27 pm

iGame3D is not yet available. I suggest Xcode available with Panther and Tiger or available for download through Apple's ADC service

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Post by SpiffyChee » Thu Jul 21, 2005 2:29 pm

i have xCode, but do you know any place with tutorials for it?

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Post by zip » Thu Jul 21, 2005 2:32 pm

I believe Xcode has quite extensive built in documentation.

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Post by Nayr » Thu Jul 21, 2005 3:35 pm

here: take a look at this

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Post by SpiffyChee » Thu Jul 21, 2005 3:47 pm

so what programming languages do i need to learn, and is there a free place online to learn it?

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Post by Crill3 » Thu Jul 21, 2005 3:54 pm

zip wrote:Google says "Google it".
http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/9821

Dim3 would also be worth a try.
http://klinksoftware.com/
I wouldn't recommend Dim3 BECAUSE IT SUCKS.

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Post by SpiffyChee » Thu Jul 21, 2005 4:03 pm

i have a book on cocoa, but if i learn that, will i be able to make games?

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Post by zip » Thu Jul 21, 2005 4:06 pm

If the book also teaches C, yes.

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Post by Lugaruman100 » Thu Jul 21, 2005 5:08 pm

Blorx wrote:iGame3D is not yet available.


The question is will it ever be available?

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Post by Blorx » Thu Jul 21, 2005 7:33 pm

YES! Just not right now...it takes time...about 20 people have asked that on iDG already...

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