Blog feeds for Gamers and Developers in the GarageGames community. http://www.garagegames.com/ 2008-11-21T09:41:31+00:00 text/html 2007-04-24T16:26:03+00:00 Eric Schuld http://www.garagegames.com/blogs/67607/12781 So I've been a frustrated TGE, TGB, and TGE:A owner. (I know I know... spent a bit of money that I'm not using... (repeats the same conversation I've had with my wife over and over in my head...)) I have been working slowly through the 2 books that hit on TGE - but I repeatedly find myself stuck at a point where I don't know where to begin. The 2 books really work with an assumption of knowing basic computer programming... and since it's been about 12 years since I have done much of any computer programming - I am choosing to file myself into the category of a total and complete noob. :)<br><br>My undergrad school WAS - until last night - going to let me take a Java course (They teach Java first - then C++ as 75% of the syntax between the 2 languages is essentially the same.) as I feel I would really benefit from the structured learning environment of a classroom setting. ANYWAY - since it is a summer school course - they are not allowing me to audit... only for the reason that it is summer school. I am a fairly self-motivated learner (completed my masters degree in an online/intensive setting.) SO - not wanting to waste any more time - and let the investment in these game engines (and starter kits and art and fx and L3DT) sit wasting - I come to all of you.<br><br>Those of you who have self taught C++, what did you use? What was the most effective? Were there any particular books that you found to be effective for the person who is literally starting again from ground zero in the world of C++? (Many of the books I'm finding on amazon - the reviews say that they are not for the beginner...)<br><br>I have spent 12 months or so - toying with the engine and the scripting - and ultimately have come to the conclusion that if I really want to get anywhere in BOTH the use of the engine AND having a strong foothold on the scripting process itself... it's time to learn C++.<br><br>Anyhoo - I have 2 game ideas that I just HAVE to make come to reality. I have been observing this community for about a year now - and I look forward to making that transition from observer to participant!<br><br>-Eric