new to java, but i want to make a 2d game engine for a fighter
i'm new to java but i learn extremely fast so don't be afraid to get really technical/advanced. i want to make a 2d game engine for a fighter, i can handle the number crunching but i'm really more interested on how to import graphics and give them characteristics like ground and backgrounds. i also need to figure out how exactly to define keyboard key's for attacks, i know i need to use the io class or whatever it is but hey, i'm a beginner, any feedback on this would be appreciated and sending the info to my email directly would be even better srbreedwell@hotmail.com
well, i have about $200 so getting a book is no problem, are there any game design specific books or any other perfect books that are better than the regualr ones that i should look for?
There's one called Java 2 Game Programming by Thomas Petchel. It covers Java some regular Java syntax you need to know plus Java 2D(TM). Also, has many good examples of simple Java games.
I've only just begun reading it myself, but so far the writing reads smoothly and the code examples are good.
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Hey, just a few tips.
Characters are normaly loaded into arrays that diffine one full animation. Try using a boolean[256] for key presses, setting to true on the keyDown(), then in the main loop check whats down.
The main thing is how are you going to render and update each object.
There are heaps of posts/articles out there.
Anymore speific questions?
Happy to help.
Harley.
thanks everyone, you're all giving me great tips, i'm gonna try to get that book, and i would like to know where that engine is?
Well, aren't the two books suggested on this thread a little bit outdated? If I were you, I would wait for the "The JDK 1.4 Game programming" book, It should be released in October 2002.
