How does vb.net speed compare now to C++ etc.

[greg_quinn]

Was just wondering is it worth writing a game in vb.net, or is it too slow and should I rather look into learning C++ again to write effective games.

I can't see the FAQ on this forum, so where's the best vb.net game tutorials that I can begin to work on?

Also do I need visdual studio.net to write vb.net games or will a text editor suffice?

Greg

[Zaei]

You should learn C++ anyway, as it gives far more flexibility then VB.NET. Also, its highly recommended that you have a debugger handy for writing games.

Z.

[KingArthur]

VB.NET isn't much better then VB6 some functions are even 2 times SLOWER then VB6's functions
proffesional games are usualy done in C++ but you can make many advence games in VB try out www.directx4vb.com

[greg_quinn]

When you mean C++, which type of C++ is best? i.e S Visual C++, or Borland C++?

Greg

[Zaei]

They are both C++. Each has some tiny quirks, and some extra library functions, but its still C++.

For example, I currently use MSVC6 in Windows, and gcc in Linux, without any difficulty.

Z.

[Hu Flung Dung]

Originally posted by KingArthur
VB.NET isn't much better then VB6 some functions are even 2 times SLOWER then VB6's functions
proffesional games are usualy done in C++ but you can make many advence games in VB try out www.directx4vb.com

My VB.NET book said its many times faster than VB6. Are you sure those benchmarks were valid (ex. properly optimized)?

Maybe I should go run my own benchmarks!

[KingArthur]

some fuctions are faster and some otheres are slower you can look at the full report at: http://www.directx4vb.com/Tutorials/GeneralVB/GM_NETvsVB6.asp