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I was thinking about making games with DarkGDK but i don't know... What do you guys think about it?

Don't use it

Learn a language before you make a game. :o

I have been learning C++ and that's what DarkGDK uses. Why not use it?

DarkGDK is just Darkbasic with a C++ mask. I recommend you stay [b]away[/b] from it. Learn C++ thoroughly then decide what you're going to do. (Not DarkGDK) *waits for Jallen to post on DarkGDK*

[QUOTE=Helpful stalker;18775734]I have been learning C++ and that's what DarkGDK uses. Why not use it?[/QUOTE] Well let's put it this way. If you're serious about making games then learn a language first. If you want to waste 5 minutes and not learn anything then by all means use DarkGDK.

only thing good about it is it's easy to setup :l I hated trying to get DX or openGl setup lol

[QUOTE=dark_moo;18776427]only thing good about it is it's easy to setup :l I hated trying to get DX or openGl setup lol[/QUOTE] it's not hard to set them up at all

I would recommend learning more about C++ and C# integration with DirectX/OpenGL/OpenCL/CUDA/etc. for games if your serious about developing games. This way you will have the most flexibility with your games and are not bound by the limits of these frameworks or have to spend time learning them. But if you do still want to learn DarkGDK I would recommend purchasing some of their books but you will still need to know the base language very well. Once you know the base language very well you will probably not want to use DarkGDK anymore and can use the DirectX API and PhysX for your games because you will want more control over your game. If you need help with DirectX there is a large amount of tutorials that come with the DirectX SDK, just make sure you install the samples during the installation process. One of the most straightforward non sugar coated answers on how to get into game development videos I have seen, these apply to all that want to get into video game development - main thing to learn from them is learn the base language very well before starting to attempt to make games by starting simple: Part 1 [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAgpsks29W4[/media] Part 2 [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaxckMNq0eU[/media] Part 3 [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hMYF2CRFRo[/media] Where to begin: Part 1: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0B6Gbsu3N0[/media] Part 2: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZLDgxVMcHI[/media] Part 3: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8CekH2grE0[/media]