How Do You Program A Video Game?
• Learn a programming language. C/C++ is the most popular as well as the industry standard but if you are new to programming, you may want to start off with Python. http://www.sthurlow.com/python is a pretty useful Python tutorial for beginners. Alternately, find a user-friendly game-creating engine such as RPG Maker or Torque. This can save time for those who are at a loss at programming. However, programming could be the better option in the long run. • Think of an idea for a game. Once you have the general storyline for your game, go into the specifics of how it will play out exactly. The more detail you have, the easier it will be to create. * Write a plot for the story. EX: Does Sally find the key to the second door randomly, or does she have to do a quest for Dr. Millers to get the ladder which will allow her to climb the tree and find the key? • Will Characters move by keyboard or mouse? Are there any cheats? • Gather your resources. Collect or create all the textures, sprites,
