going to try coding, and making a psp game

[l33t_haxz0r]

Well I found a guide of coding psp homebrew games, step by step of exactly what i need. Im not sure what im getting myself into, but im good with computers, and we all had to start somewhere.. so maybe ill figure it out, any tips? :confused:

[cataphrax]

Learn a programming language first and try making a few programs for computer maybe?

[splodger15]

You need to choose a language to learn. Lua is easier and can be picked up quickly.
C is harder but more can be achieved in this.


Most people code with Lua then switch to C

[parkermauney]

DEFINITELY start with lua.

[l33t_haxz0r]

ok, thats what i am doing, this is quite fun making programs saying "You are pressing the L button". maybe there is hope for me. :D Im not sure how people remember all these commands and variables though.

[parkermauney]

It's easy to remember stuff, putting it to use is the hard part.

[ninja9393]

Lua is very easy to understand but C/C++ isnt as easy but eventually u get the hang of it

r u using the tuts at www.evilmana.com ?

[l33t_haxz0r]

yes silent bob, they are easy to follow, im having great fun with the tables.

[ninja9393]

Make sure you get a good understanding of the tutorials first, do them twice

i made the mistake of doing like the first 3 or 4 and jumping into making a game( bad idea )

[l33t_haxz0r]

ok, will do, i need to remember these commands too so here i go, im doing the expressions right now.

[dangee]

suggest u start by moving a sprite round the screen
as fast & smooth as u can.
slow,jerky controls rarely produce the famous &
desirable "Wunmorgo effect"

[cataphrax]

Hmmmm, I think I might try doing this too, I've always wanted to code but never had the patience, but this seems easy enough...

[Anonymous D]

lua is rly easy to get the hang of, a basic maths understanding and some clear logic and its easy. ive only been doing it 2 weeks and i have one game already lol

wth dangee Wunmorgo effect? please explain to me

[dangee]

umm,err,Yeh AnonD,
you got me there - actually just being flip y'know.
but seriously, what is the secret X factor that makes some
games totally addictive ("Just 1 more go..")?

(btw cant d/l consoleGrab thru my server - I get a screen
with 'you requested ..consolgrab.zip/[[sIP]'(or similar) then
nil else happens.wungo'd be nice, let alone wunmorgo - whats
up with Manage Attachments?)