   A Lost Noob
  Well im probably a bit young to even thing about game development but i think i should get a head start on this. so i wanted to ask some of u experienced ppl about what computer languages i should learn, my plans are to design 2d games and then head for 3d games first. Any suggestions about what kind of programs/websites or tutorials i should go to or read. im familiar with the basics of most popular programming languages but im not sure in which to excel more into. i also use windows so any programs or dvelopments kits out there u know of make sure it is supportable by windows so any ideas for a helpless noob? 
START HERE;  Hi,I would strongley suggest that you learn C/C++ to do your main development with. Also learning the API''s DirectX and OpenGL wouldn''t hurt.If you know some programming as you said, picking up the basics in C and C++ won''t be that hard.A good OpenGL site would be http://nehe.gamedev.net where you can find all kind of articles and tutorials ranging from setting up the OpenGL Enviroment to start rendering more advanced stuff.I would also recommend buying some books about programming, 3d math and development. A good one is ''Math for 3D Game development'' by Eric Lengeyl. I think I got the title and the name of the author right.- Patrik WillboAuburn / Auburn - The Final Project (Horror/Adventure) The Lord says He can get me out of this mess, but He''s pretty sure you''re fucked.- Stephen (Braveheart) ;  wow fast reply, and ya i read the beginners guide stuff on this site. and ya i know the basics of c++ but i know a bit more in java and i think they''re both similar since they''re both Object oriented so ill pick on c++ pretty fast. books im not buying cuz im only 15 and i dont have a job and im broke so ill look for it in the library though but i usually search for tutorials on google. i just needed a place to start onto and learn my way through so ok ill start on c++ and maybe even visual C++ later since im familiar with VB ;  I''ll contribute a link:www.winprog.org for Windows programming tutorialDon''t forget to check out google or msdn if you have some problems.    - Google - MSDN Library - GameDev.net Articles & Resources - Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia -  ;  If you decide Win32 you should look at the link just posted. If you want to use SDL, you should go to www.libsdl.com and go to the docs, or you can go to [cone3d.gamedev.net (don't know how to make clickes so just copy and paste it). There's also Allegro and there's a library called HGE that can do 2D.    [edited by - Unidentified on February 13, 2004 10:05:58 PM];  @Unidentified:Use HTML to make links: <a href="http://cone3d.gamedev.net/">Cone3D becomes Cone3D.@qkhas4:The C++ learning curve is steep and it may take a while before you see real results. If you''re open to alternatives, give Python and PyGame a shot (get the ActivePython distribution if you''re on Windows). ;quote:Original post by qkhas4  Well im probably a bit young to even thing about game development but i think i should get a head start on this. so i wanted to ask some of u experienced ppl about what computer languages i should learn, my plans are to design 2d games and then head for 3d games first. Any suggestions about what kind of programs/websites or tutorials i should go to or read. im familiar with the basics of most popular programming languages but im not sure in which to excel more into. i also use windows so any programs or dvelopments kits out there u know of make sure it is supportable by windows so any ideas for a helpless noob?   There''s a free copy of C++ in 21 Days here, which is nice to get started with.  I assure you that you are not to young, as I''m 14 and have been doing this for a decent amount of time, and there are still people a lot better than me.   