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  1. Sep 27th, 2001, 11:13 AM #1
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    Post 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
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  2. Sep 27th, 2001, 11:16 AM #2
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    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.

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  3. Sep 27th, 2001, 11:30 AM #3
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    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
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Sub QuoteOfTheDay()
If ASCII.ugly = True Then
  WhatTheHeck.ICare = True
End If
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  4. Sep 27th, 2001, 12:16 PM #4
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    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.

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  6. Sep 27th, 2001, 08:52 PM #5
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    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
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>>     \    / | |_| |  __)  )  | |___  _ | |__    <<
>>      \__/  |_____| |____/   |_____||_||____|   <<
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Sub QuoteOfTheDay()
If ASCII.ugly = True Then
  WhatTheHeck.ICare = True
End If
End Sub
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  7. Sep 27th, 2001, 09:04 PM #6
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    Oh yeah...
    btw
    if using bitblt to make a side-scroller,
    what do i need?
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>>    \  \/  /|  _ <  |__  \   | |       |  __|   <<
>>     \    / | |_| |  __)  )  | |___  _ | |__    <<
>>      \__/  |_____| |____/   |_____||_||____|   <<
>>		      			          <<
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Sub QuoteOfTheDay()
If ASCII.ugly = True Then
  WhatTheHeck.ICare = True
End If
End Sub
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  8. Sep 28th, 2001, 03:37 AM #7
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    Hm visit my website (see signature), I got scrolling demos, BitBlt in general, Timing and much more..
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  9. Sep 28th, 2001, 04:08 AM #8
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    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
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  11. Sep 28th, 2001, 04:20 AM #9
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    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?
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>>  \  \    /  / _  | |  __|   | |       |  __|   <<
>>   \  \  /  / |_| | | |__    | |       | |__    <<
>>    \  \/  /|  _ <  |__  \   | |       |  __|   <<
>>     \    / | |_| |  __)  )  | |___  _ | |__    <<
>>      \__/  |_____| |____/   |_____||_||____|   <<
>>		      			          <<
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
      Visual Basic 5 SP3 Learning Edition.

Sub QuoteOfTheDay()
If ASCII.ugly = True Then
  WhatTheHeck.ICare = True
End If
End Sub
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  12. Sep 28th, 2001, 06:50 AM #10
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    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)
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>>  \  \    /  / _  | |  __|   | |       |  __|   <<
>>   \  \  /  / |_| | | |__    | |       | |__    <<
>>    \  \/  /|  _ <  |__  \   | |       |  __|   <<
>>     \    / | |_| |  __)  )  | |___  _ | |__    <<
>>      \__/  |_____| |____/   |_____||_||____|   <<
>>		      			          <<
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
      Visual Basic 5 SP3 Learning Edition.

Sub QuoteOfTheDay()
If ASCII.ugly = True Then
  WhatTheHeck.ICare = True
End If
End Sub
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  13. Sep 28th, 2001, 08:41 AM #11
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    Try looking around http://www.gamedev.net for some help.
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