   HELP!!!!!
  I am very new to the world of game development and i would like a few tips on getting started and also where i could get free C++ programs?thanx   «—Ļĩŧŧłę–Ŗęđ–ЩдґґÎðr—» 
CLICKY;  DevC++ is a very good IDE + compiler under windows, and you can find lots of tutorials with google.   ------------------------   - Seby -www.dfhi-bomber.fr.st;SourceForge.net - Tons of free open source software.Bloodshed Software - Free IDE, Dev-C++, optionally comes with MinGW.Minimalist GNU For Windows (MinGW) - A port of the GNU compiler for the Windows platform.Borland - You can download and use C++Builder for free I think. I haven't used it, but a lot of people seem to suggest it.The GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) - Best free image editing software ever (IMHO), and better than a lot of the stuff you'd have to pay for, too.Buzzmachines.com - Software for creating music and sound.SDL Cross platform graphics, sound, and input.Allegro Allegro Low Level Game Routines, cross platform and similar to SDL. Huge user base, if you need help, there's a good chance you'll get it.GLFW (OpenGL Framework) - Handles and the annoying things of OpenGL for you.GLUT OpenGL Utility Toolkit, similar to GLFW.Can't think of anything else at the moment.   [edited by - smart_idiot on July 30, 2003 7:10:18 AM];quote:Original post by smart_idiotSourceForge.net - Tons of free open source software.Bloodshed Software - Free IDE, Dev-C++, optionally comes with MinGW.Minimalist GNU For Windows (MinGW) - A port of the GNU compiler for the Windows platform.Borland - You can download and use C++Builder for free I think. I haven't used it, but a lot of people seem to suggest it.The GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) - Best free image editing software ever (IMHO), and better than a lot of the stuff you'd have to pay for, too.Buzzmachines.com - Software for creating music and sound.SDL Cross platform graphics, sound, and input.Allegro Allegro Low Level Game Routines, cross platform and similar to SDL. Huge user base, if you need help, there's a good chance you'll get it.GLFW (OpenGL Framework) - Handles and the annoying things of OpenGL for you.GLUT OpenGL Utility Toolkit, similar to GLFW.Can't think of anything else at the moment.   [edited by - smart_idiot on July 30, 2003 7:10:18 AM]No no no... Don't worry about all that stuff.All you need to know is bloodshed.net where you can get a free IDE (don't worry about the meaning) compiler.And also know that a good compiler is Visual Studio .NET (I have one) or Visual C++ .NET.And that you can get MANY GREAT C++ tutorials at www.wiseelben.comE-mail:wiseelben@wiseelben.comAIM: WiseElbenICQ: 299127026   [edited by - WiseElben on July 30, 2003 7:45:52 PM] [edited by - WiseElben on July 31, 2003 1:27:54 PM] [edited by - WiseElben on July 31, 2003 1:28:21 PM];  Yeah, I suppose that is a little much. ;  I have actually found that I like Visual C++ better.  I dunno, I just do.  You could try that too.  Please dont bash me for liking Micro$oft (ducks behind brick wall) ;  I''m sure it is, but the key word was free, and we don''t advocate warez here. ;  Thanx everbody youve been a great help. I will browse through the links and hopefully start to get somewhere. Thanks   «—Ļĩŧŧłę–Ŗęđ–ЩдґґÎðr—» 