Help with dopewars Like game.

DoctorSkitzo · 06-19-2008, 08:23 PM

I want to make a game, like dope wars but different concept ( as in, eg, pc wars, buy and sell macs/pcs etc ) But based off the same structure.

For the last couple days, I have been re-learning C++ ( As i did some a while back but didnt use it)

Yesterday, I got into C#, The basic idea is still there like cpp, so Im decent at sharp, no master though (if that means I shouldnt try to make the game then say so

I dont want to get fustrated )

Now, Looking at XNA, I am totally lost, to begin with Im no rocket scientist at C++ either... I dont know should I start with it as windows game or go right to zune? How is the best way for me to get started, I need a kick start to get going... (Like declare variables for the cash on hand, bank, etc, set names of locations, etc)

Dope wars is a basic concept, and Im sure one of you guys can get me off.

Thanks alot for reading.

jackluo923 · 06-19-2008, 10:37 PM

Maybe you should start off with another game and edit the source code to fit your own game theme. That would make the whole process easier.

LedZepp · 06-19-2008, 11:04 PM

If you do do what jack said, make sure to ask the creator first if you can use the code, unless they explicitly say in their post that its up for anyone

jackluo923 · 06-19-2008, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by LedZepp

If you do do what jack said, make sure to ask the creator first if you can use the code, unless they explicitly say in their post that its up for anyone

Or you can call your game - yoursourcegame - modified by you

BTW.. you can use the xna alien game if you want. It has no restrictions.

SimReality · 06-19-2008, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jackluo923

Or you can call your game - yoursourcegame - modified by you

No, that doesn't cut it. If the author hasn't given permission then you don't have it. You don't get to just give credit and assume that works; it doesn't.

jackluo923 · 06-20-2008, 12:20 AM

Somone on zb made a game called

AlienAgressor - draft punk edition

I don't think you gave permission for him to do that, did you?

SimReality · 06-20-2008, 07:03 AM

Alien Aggressors was a free tutorial, so I definitely anticipated people creating their own offshoots. I've seen that one and there's one for Xbox using my code as well.

DoctorSkitzo · 06-20-2008, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackluo923

Maybe you should start off with another game and edit the source code to fit your own game theme. That would make the whole process easier.

Yea thats what I was thinking of doing, didn't know which game I should do, so I will use alien agressors, if thats alright with you SimReality

jackluo923 · 06-20-2008, 08:52 AM

I don't think alien agressor suites what you're going to be doing as "dope war" like game is totally a different concpet than alien agressor. You'll be better off starting with this game, http://www.valgard-zune.blogspot.com/ , that is if the developer let you use his source code.

The only other game that's even close to the "dope war" is the british bulldog. I'm not sure, but it seems like it.

Anyways... good luck with your game.

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DoctorSkitzo Zewbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7 Reputation: 10 $zB: 1 Donate	Help with dopewars Like game. I want to make a game, like dope wars but different concept ( as in, eg, pc wars, buy and sell macs/pcs etc ) But based off the same structure. For the last couple days, I have been re-learning C++ ( As i did some a while back but didnt use it) Yesterday, I got into C#, The basic idea is still there like cpp, so Im decent at sharp, no master though (if that means I shouldnt try to make the game then say so I dont want to get fustrated ) Now, Looking at XNA, I am totally lost, to begin with Im no rocket scientist at C++ either... I dont know should I start with it as windows game or go right to zune? How is the best way for me to get started, I need a kick start to get going... (Like declare variables for the cash on hand, bank, etc, set names of locations, etc) Dope wars is a basic concept, and Im sure one of you guys can get me off. Thanks alot for reading. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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LedZepp zB Programmer Experienced Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 975 Reputation: 116 $zB: 635 Donate	If you do do what jack said, make sure to ask the creator first if you can use the code, unless they explicitly say in their post that its up for anyone __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

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jackluo923 Senior Zuner Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Greater Vancouver BC Posts: 1,275 Reputation: 122 $zB: 759 Donate	Somone on zb made a game called AlienAgressor - draft punk edition I don't think you gave permission for him to do that, did you? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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jackluo923 Senior Zuner Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Greater Vancouver BC Posts: 1,275 Reputation: 122 $zB: 759 Donate	I don't think alien agressor suites what you're going to be doing as "dope war" like game is totally a different concpet than alien agressor. You'll be better off starting with this game, http://www.valgard-zune.blogspot.com/ , that is if the developer let you use his source code. The only other game that's even close to the "dope war" is the british bulldog. I'm not sure, but it seems like it. Anyways... good luck with your game. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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06-20-2008, 07:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
SimReality Jr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 410 Reputation: 60 $zB: 353 Donate	Alien Aggressors was a free tutorial, so I definitely anticipated people creating their own offshoots. I've seen that one and there's one for Xbox using my code as well.

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