[REQ'] Model documentation

Bursh · 07-11-2008, 03:52 AM

Hey

I know there are many great (games) programmers here. There are also a lot of people wanting to get in to that. I think a really good idea to help the newer folk, would be a word document that documented a good model to use in the making of games. By documented, I mean with diagrams, generic code snippets and written explanations. Nothing HUGE and book-worthy. Just something that could help newer programmers wanting to get in to the scene.

Thanks,
Andy\Bursh.

P.S: I tried not to make that sound all needy and "You should do this because I asked you to"; but I probably didn't quite hit that target.

LedZepp · 07-11-2008, 11:20 AM

There already is one, By Nick Gravelyn for his Alien Aggressors game here

Bursh · 07-12-2008, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by LedZepp

There already is one, By Nick Gravelyn for his Alien Aggressors game here

I've seen that when he first wrote it but I found it too specific and it explained his methods more than the model he used. Don't get me wrong, though, it's a brilliant piece and I (and possibly even the rest of the community) can't thank him enough for making it.

Tiptup300 · 07-12-2008, 08:45 AM

In the Update method, you update stuff.
In the Draw method, you draw stuff.

That's it.

Spike! · 07-12-2008, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiptup300

In the Update method, you update stuff.
In the Draw method, you draw stuff.

That's it.

Of course, now it all makes sense!!

Bursh · 07-13-2008, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Tiptup300

In the Update method, you update stuff.
In the Draw method, you draw stuff.

That's it.

I also know that, too

Aah - I guess I'll have to try and work the models out my self

SimReality · 07-13-2008, 02:38 AM

I'm working on another article focusing on making a much simpler game (one of those "snake chasing fruit" types), which might be a bit easier to work with as a beginner. It uses far fewer classes and favors simply using multiple methods for handling the game state over multiple classes. It should be a little easier to start off with.

Should be done tomorrow, but since I'm writing it for the Coding4Fun blog (Coding4Fun) it won't be up until they decide to put it up. I'll definitely be posting here when that happens though so keep your eyes open.

Bursh · 07-13-2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SimReality

I'm working on another article focusing on making a much simpler game (one of those "snake chasing fruit" types), which might be a bit easier to work with as a beginner. It uses far fewer classes and favors simply using multiple methods for handling the game state over multiple classes. It should be a little easier to start off with.

Should be done tomorrow, but since I'm writing it for the Coding4Fun blog (Coding4Fun) it won't be up until they decide to put it up. I'll definitely be posting here when that happens though so keep your eyes open.

Sounds like a good article to me

If Zune Boards has a reputation system, I'll +rep you for serving the community once again

SimReality · 07-13-2008, 12:27 PM

I stayed up all night and finished it up at 4:16 am today and sent it off to the Coding4Fun guys. I'll let you know when they get it posted online.

Bursh · 07-14-2008, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SimReality

I stayed up all night and finished it up at 4:16 am today and sent it off to the Coding4Fun guys. I'll let you know when they get it posted online.

Very much appreciated by me, and probably countless hundreds (maybe even thousands) of people

07-11-2008, 03:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bursh Jr. Zuner Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 33 Reputation: 10	[REQ'] Model documentation Hey I know there are many great (games) programmers here. There are also a lot of people wanting to get in to that. I think a really good idea to help the newer folk, would be a word document that documented a good model to use in the making of games. By documented, I mean with diagrams, generic code snippets and written explanations. Nothing HUGE and book-worthy. Just something that could help newer programmers wanting to get in to the scene. Thanks, Andy\Bursh. P.S: I tried not to make that sound all needy and "You should do this because I asked you to"; but I probably didn't quite hit that target. __________________ ASP.NET in VB developer. Shoot me if you will. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Aspiring Zune developer.

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Tiptup300 Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 392 Reputation: 121	In the Update method, you update stuff. In the Draw method, you draw stuff. That's it.

07-13-2008, 02:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
SimReality Jr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 410 Reputation: 60	I'm working on another article focusing on making a much simpler game (one of those "snake chasing fruit" types), which might be a bit easier to work with as a beginner. It uses far fewer classes and favors simply using multiple methods for handling the game state over multiple classes. It should be a little easier to start off with. Should be done tomorrow, but since I'm writing it for the Coding4Fun blog (Coding4Fun) it won't be up until they decide to put it up. I'll definitely be posting here when that happens though so keep your eyes open.

07-13-2008, 12:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
SimReality Jr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 410 Reputation: 60	I stayed up all night and finished it up at 4:16 am today and sent it off to the Coding4Fun guys. I'll let you know when they get it posted online.

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