How Do You Program Games?
Learning how to program a game can be frustrating. Hundreds, if not thousands, of lines of code go into writing a game. Game programming can be time consuming and hard to learn and master. The pride of craftsmanship, however, has its own rewards that far outweigh the sacrifices.
This article is for those who already possess a knowledge of programming. Common languages for game programming include java, c/c++, c# and more. The language you choose is up to you.
You will want your game to perform smoothly. The key to achieving this is by eliminating unnecessary code, writing a solid game engine and using debugging to reduce and/or remove errors from your code.
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Instructions
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Write an outline about your game. Flesh out the main point of your game, the type of game it will be and the controls needed to manipulate characters and objects in your game. Essentially, develop the steps you will follow in programming your game.
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Write your code. Create the files that define your characters, areas or levels and weapons. These blocks of code will contain information regarding people, places and things about your game.
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Develop your game via the outline you drafted in Step 1. You can follow the order as it is written in your outline or tackle the code from easiest to hardest; hardest to easiest. The choice is up to you.
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Debug your code regularly to make sure it is free of defects. This saves you time in the long run and can keep your code clean as well. When you take the time to debug you ensure that your game is efficient in play and your code is concise.
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Play the game and look for defects in programming. This part of the development process deals with debugging in actual game play. Take note of the defects, then go back into your code and fix them. The steps you choose to follow are your choice, whether it is by level or some other method.
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