beginning game in VB6

[dflw]

hello,

i just wanted to know how much experience one should have before starting to program simple VB6 games?

[ranjith]

One year is sufficient, I suppose. I developed a game, but it is not graphical..

[hypnos]

Well it really all depends on the game but you say simple, I guess you mean battle ships or snake? You may need to become quite familiar with VB to make those types of games. If we get even simpler then we may be talking about a game where the computer has to guess what number you're thinking (this was my first C assignment in college ) This is quite easy but you still need a little VB knowledge. I guess when you're ready to programme one type of game...you'll know you're ready

Keep at it

[dflw]

well, at least to program a mario like game or zelda. i know how to make a picture box jump and come back down adjusting the flight to earth's true gravity. But all the collision stuff and pixel jargon mix me up.....

[dflw]

ive been at it for about 5 months now, but i had previous experience with the guessing games with javascript. i dont get to work on vb much cus of school.

[rudvs2]

he VERY best way to enhance your vb knowledge is to decide on a big project and dive on in. As long as you are not having to meet any deadlines. You can then take your time figuring out how to make each element of the project work. Coding Coding and more Coding are the secrets to learning VB. (That and lots of help from guys like MartinLiss and Megatron)

[Kenny_Dee]

I would say start the game. If your having to many problems or don't even know ware to start then go to http://www.amazon.com and get a book on VB. Once you get the book ground your self to the computer and go thru the whole thing.

Thats my advice for you.

[hypnos]

Why not try and start with the basic collision code. For example, you could use rectangular collision detection, where everything represents a rectangle of some sort. Sure it's not pixel perfect but it is a start.

[Megatron]

I think the best method to learn anything is to practice it. Learning about it in theory (textbooks, lectures etc.) can help, but I believe the majority of it comes from doing the practical work. It's impossible to become an expert at something you've never done before, but it is possible to be an expert at something without reading a single word about that topic.