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xxreaper008 · Nov 10, 2005, 12:20 AM // 00:20

I'm getting interested in game programming and editing, and now im just wondering.. What progam did areanet or ncsoft use to make guildwars.I would like to try it out.

Thanks in advance

Lasareth · Nov 10, 2005, 12:21 AM // 00:21

I believe they use C++ for scripting and stuff... If I recall, it was one of the requirements for applying for a job as a programmer there

xxreaper008 · Nov 10, 2005, 12:24 AM // 00:24

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Originally Posted by Lasareth

I believe they use C++ for scripting and stuff... If I recall, it was one of the requirements for applying for a job as a programmer there

c++? Is that Microsoft Visual Studio c++?

what did they use to make the gameplay?

benmanhaha · Nov 10, 2005, 01:33 AM // 01:33

haha. we use microsoft visual c++ in school. im gonna write a guild wars program and amaze my teacher. hahahahahahahaha

edit: i think the guy below me didnt realize that i was joking. just wanted to get that out there.

Omg Kthxbye · Nov 10, 2005, 01:35 AM // 01:35

Aww man, dude...if you don't know what C++ is, you have a long way to start programming...

C++ is an object oriented programming language derived from C. Microsoft Visual Studio is a compiler/IDE that can be used to write and compile C++ programs (as well as C#, Visual Basic, etc).

You should really do some research into basic programming before you dive into game development. Games take YEARS to develop by teams of dozens of programmers. Start simple, then work into basic game programming, then maybe some 3D programming. Get yourself a few books, find a free compiler and start practicing. If you are really serious about it, take some classes at a nearby university or tech school.

yesitsrob · Nov 10, 2005, 02:00 AM // 02:00

If you intend to learn C i recommend buying the O'Reilly Practical C Programming by Steve Oualline - book I've been using to learn C and it's excellent, I personaly would suggest getting to grips with C before doing C++ - there is a C++ version of this book.

If you want to jump straight into Object Orientated Programming you may wish to look at Java too, I reckon it's slightly simpler to get to grips with than C but it's nothing you could make anything even close to Guild Wars in, just a decent means of learning

as for what compiler to use - I'm more of a linux person when it comes to programming.

I use "gcc" compiler for C.. I _think_ that is just the GNOME C compiler, but it's decent, for Windows you could take a look at Turbo C++, Microsoft Visual C++, and Borland C++. I personally tend to avoid GUIs, sort of feels like they are hiding some cruicial things you could do with knowing and learning

d4nowar · Nov 10, 2005, 02:29 AM // 02:29

The AP Computer Science test around here is in Java.

I was like you once. Not knowing a thing about programming and then playing a cool game "warcraft" and wondering how they made it. Ahh...

If you want really basic programming look into basic. There are tons of variations for it like TI Basic, used on TI Calculators. You can make some pretty sweet games on those.

Lampshade · Nov 10, 2005, 06:38 AM // 06:38

I programmed a game where you throw baseballs into a target.

I felt so proud.

D.E.V.i.A.N.C.E · Nov 10, 2005, 06:41 AM // 06:41

I made a program where you clicked the button and it insulted you.

I made myself cry :.(

Microsoft Visual Studio; VB 6.0

still want to know how to make a transparent backround and a algorythm generator (eg keyegn)

well not a transparent back round; more like use a picture as a window (IM SO NOOB)

and the picture isnt square... or is it? hmmm i think i just solved the problem

FYI we cant reverse engineer guild wars in any way; against the EULA.

nightrunner · Nov 10, 2005, 06:44 AM // 06:44

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Originally Posted by D.E.V.i.A.N.C.E

I made myself cry :.(

Never heard that one before. O_o

D.E.V.i.A.N.C.E · Nov 10, 2005, 06:47 AM // 06:47

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Originally Posted by nightrunner

Never heard that one before. O_o

it was a cry of joy; he owned me.
was a great day of slacking in class for the both of us.

Padi · Nov 10, 2005, 07:07 AM // 07:07

reverse engineering gw would be awsom, i can see it now, independent GW servers...ahh the fun, but yea probably cant do it "legally".

Also i've made 23806519487 "Hello Worlds" in just about every language. hope whatever book you get uses that example.

Sekkira · Nov 10, 2005, 07:34 AM // 07:34

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Originally Posted by D.E.V.i.A.N.C.E

FYI we cant reverse engineer guild wars in any way; against the EULA.

Doesn't mean it's impossible >.>

D.E.V.i.A.N.C.E · Nov 10, 2005, 10:43 AM // 10:43

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Originally Posted by Sekkira

Doesn't mean it's impossible >.>

who said it was? im just stating that its against the EULA.

benmanhaha · Nov 10, 2005, 06:28 PM // 18:28

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Originally Posted by Padi

reverse engineering gw would be awsom, i can see it now, independent GW servers...ahh the fun, but yea probably cant do it "legally".

Also i've made 23806519487 "Hello Worlds" in just about every language. hope whatever book you get uses that example.

omg yes. we have made a billion "hello world" programs. at our school the program we used to write and compile didnt work, so we didt start compiling until 3 months into the year. all we did was make basic programs like that. alas Im still a noob, our school only offers one computer science class ever.