2D games... requirements

Hello there...
If I were to create a 2D side-scrolling game, what knowledge must i obtained?
a small question, but i hope i can get larger answers

BitBlt, would be the knowledge of choice. File I/O would be needed to save and load games. Programming in VB, of course. That is about it.

Z.

I do know BitBlt
I just want more detail information
for example, I/O using binary style?
and what API must i use to make a 2 D game beside BitBlt

Binary is best, but any kind of IO is fine for a simple game. You really dont need any other APIs, except, perhaps GetTickCount, for timing reasons.

Z.

So... using bitblt is the best?
but, its pretty choppy and slow when making a game
and besides, when I use bitblt, a lot of resources have been used
is there any other ways to actually speed up my game (of course i know there is DX as an alternative but that's to complicated)

How does the getTick thingie works ? i know how to use it as a timer and thats all. Is there any other use?
thank you

Oh yeah...
btw
if using bitblt to make a side-scroller,
what do i need?

Hm visit my website (see signature), I got scrolling demos, BitBlt in general, Timing and much more..

Or grab the Craft source code off my website... thats got BitBlt, GetTickCount and lots of other bits and pieces thrown in for good measure

I viewed Fox website b4
generally, the tutorials there are good.
but, my thirst was not quench fully yet
i want to know how to make a complete side scroller just like you stated on your site(mario sidescroller using dX)
any suggestions?

I tried running your program but all it does is change my resolution and display a grey background...
what's happening?

i'm using vb5, therefore, your project cannot be viewed
(btw, when are u finishing your tutorial? its very nice and i just finished it. I can't wait for the next one)

Try looking around http://www.gamedev.net for some help.