Stellar. Now I just need to learn it

How hard, in your opinion, would it be to make a 2D game using C++?

Also, it gives me a few choices under Visual C++: Windows Store, ATL, CLR, General, MFC, Win32, and Windows Phone. What is the difference and which should I use?  

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Pretty hard since I've never made a game before. I only ever make work related tools to make my day easier.  

Thanks Asaiki that should help!

And thanks for your help hosler!  

I did it!  

Posted by Spirit19

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I did it!

Congratulations! You're now a leet coder!!  

My C+ Drink will make you better at coding!

I only know Lua scripting it's easier v-v  

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I did it!

Welcome to tricxtas level  

Posted by hosler

Welcome to tricxtas level

Am l33t h4x0r m8

Now to actually learn what made what do what it did. And then make a calculator, then another app with more complex code, and then evolve it as I go. All leading up to a 2D Platformer ;)

Just curious but what all coding languages do you people know?  

Posted by Spirit19

Am l33t h4x0r m8

Now to actually learn what made what do what it did. And then make a calculator, then another app with more complex code, and then evolve it as I go. All leading up to a 2D Platformer ;)

Just curious but what all coding languages do you people know?

I'd suggest looking into SDL. It's a very easy to use graphic library.
https://www.libsdl.org/
There are many tutorials online, LazyFoo being my favorite.
http://lazyfoo.net/SDL_tutorials/
On lesson1 you can choose your operating system, then compiler, then set everything up, and then they give you tasks including code to test around with.

Although it may be better in the long run, if you're determined, to start with console, then calculators, then making a 2D platformer, I would recommend going straight into the above tutorials after you learn the basics of coding.
~This is because if you don't have the dedication and time to learn coding, you will increasingly become bored or un-motivated. However, going into making an actual program you can be proud to call yours is an achievement and encourages activity to continue.

Lastly, try to stay away from Visual Basic
________

I know-
Basic Python and HTML.
Professional C++ and Java.  

Posted by Fysez

I'd suggest looking into SDL. It's a very easy to use graphic library.
https://www.libsdl.org/
There are many tutorials online, LazyFoo being my favorite.
http://lazyfoo.net/SDL_tutorials/
On lesson1 you can choose your operating system, then compiler, then set everything up, and then they give you tasks including code to test around with.

Although it may be better in the long run, if you're determined, to start with console, then calculators, then making a 2D platformer, I would recommend going straight into the above tutorials after you learn the basics of coding.
~This is because if you don't have the dedication and time to learn coding, you will increasingly become bored or un-motivated. However, going into making an actual program you can be proud to call yours is an achievement and encourages activity to continue.

Lastly, try to stay away from Visual Basic
________

I know-
Basic Python and HTML.
Professional C++ and Java.

It might be worth mentioning SFML. This is strictly C++ so covers over the procedural aspects of SDL. SDL is fun to learn though.

Learning the principles in PyGame may also be wise, as then you can tell the boilerplate from the meaty stuff when using SDL. I think PyGame is pretty much a wrapper around SDL anyway.  

Posted by Fysez

I'd suggest looking into SDL. It's a very easy to use graphic library.
https://www.libsdl.org/
There are many tutorials online, LazyFoo being my favorite.
http://lazyfoo.net/SDL_tutorials/
On lesson1 you can choose your operating system, then compiler, then set everything up, and then they give you tasks including code to test around with.

Although it may be better in the long run, if you're determined, to start with console, then calculators, then making a 2D platformer, I would recommend going straight into the above tutorials after you learn the basics of coding.
~This is because if you don't have the dedication and time to learn coding, you will increasingly become bored or un-motivated. However, going into making an actual program you can be proud to call yours is an achievement and encourages activity to continue.

Lastly, try to stay away from Visual Basic
________

I know-
Basic Python and HTML.
Professional C++ and Java.

Thanks for the pointers!

Do you think the reason I quit my programming degree was due to Visual Basic? I thought it was easy until our last projects.

Posted by jwd

It might be worth mentioning SFML. This is strictly C++ so covers over the procedural aspects of SDL. SDL is fun to learn though.

Learning the principles in PyGame may also be wise, as then you can tell the boilerplate from the meaty stuff when using SDL. I think PyGame is pretty much a wrapper around SDL anyway.

Never heard of PyGame before. I will check it out!  

Posted by Spirit19

Do you think the reason I quit my programming degree was due to Visual Basic? I thought it was easy until our last projects.

You quitting your degree is entirely on you, and nothing other than that.
If it was purely based around Visual Basic, I believe it'd be more of a "year-long introductory."
You may have signed up for the wrong class(es) if that's not what you wanted.
Always learn what you want to do first before going into college.

Do you want to program any types of software?
-Check out Computer Science majors.
Do you want to program security and networks?
-Check out Computer Assurance
Do you want to program games and entertainment?
-Check out Computer Science majors with a focus of Game Design.

Typically if you sign up for classes, the classes will have an outline before you apply. Make sure to read exactly what the courses will be focused on, and act accordingly.
The average person changes their major 3 times during college.. If your class wasn't right for you, go elsewhere and/or try a new, and more relevant to you, class.  

Or just do computer engineering and have fun with it.  

Posted by hosler

Or just do computer engineering and have fun with it.

If you're talking about IT Essentials, it's a completely different course where people like me would hate being there and would grow bored within 10 seconds