TranceAddict Forums (www.tranceaddict.com/forums)
- Chill Out Room
-- I made a video game!
Pages (3): « 1 2 [3]

quote:

Originally posted by Lunar Phase 7 It's my fault I apologise. Once I got my bloody SQL stuff out the way today and tomorrow I will play the game then. Looks awesome from the pictars anyway.

Thanks for checking it out, that's all I asked.

If you want examples of good design patterns, I will post the other video game I worked on this semester with a group. Asteroids isn't too fantastically designed, but it works. The code is fairly robust so shit won't break if you add something that may not work.

The really good game is called Riptide, you're a dude with a gun and you fight bunches of enemies. You can upgrade your 3 weapons and I added sound, music, and some other stuff. I don't have the final version with me, but that project exemplifies fantastic Object Oriented design.

Personally, if you're interested in getting in the business, IT isn't going to do it for you. You're going to need some sort of degree in Computer Engineering if you plan on making decent bucks in the computer industry. Sure some employers can get work from outsourced locations, but if you're worth it, then you won't lose your job. There are plenty of people looking for experienced coders, and while it may not be for you, you are going to have to learn how to handle long days in front of a computer coding something that you may not really care about. My computer science teacher in high school was like that, and he got bored with it and went to teaching. Sure he sacrificed his pay for it, but I can guarantee he's having more fun doing it. If you really want to make good money then you should look into being a college professor. They get paid mega bucks for teaching a few semesters. Good luck with everything!

quote:

Originally posted by ziptnf Thanks for checking it out, that's all I asked. If you want examples of good design patterns, I will post the other video game I worked on this semester with a group. Asteroids isn't too fantastically designed, but it works. The code is fairly robust so shit won't break if you add something that may not work. The really good game is called Riptide, you're a dude with a gun and you fight bunches of enemies. You can upgrade your 3 weapons and I added sound, music, and some other stuff. I don't have the final version with me, but that project exemplifies fantastic Object Oriented design. Personally, if you're interested in getting in the business, IT isn't going to do it for you. You're going to need some sort of degree in Computer Engineering if you plan on making decent bucks in the computer industry. Sure some employers can get work from outsourced locations, but if you're worth it, then you won't lose your job. There are plenty of people looking for experienced coders, and while it may not be for you, you are going to have to learn how to handle long days in front of a computer coding something that you may not really care about. My computer science teacher in high school was like that, and he got bored with it and went to teaching. Sure he sacrificed his pay for it, but I can guarantee he's having more fun doing it. If you really want to make good money then you should look into being a college professor. They get paid mega bucks for teaching a few semesters. Good luck with everything!

Sweet.

There is money to be made from my degree, I know plenty of ways to do it, thing is. All the jobs suck a lemon big time.

I have thought about teaching yes. Over in the UK they need highschool teachers big time, but for a degree level teaching post you need a a phd at least.

I dare someone to make a big dick joke. You know, just to be the funny.

Did you get a grade for this game?

MTA:
Also to comment about IT. I've been a professional developer for 10+ years doing everything for websites, WinForms, front end, back end, business logic, databases, etc. Here's what I've observed in that time.

You're never going to feel like you know everything, so don't be intimidated by the high curve. In all honesty, the curve is steeper than you think, but the good news is everyone else is just as clueless, usually.

Development by itself is pretty boring. Reading white papers and researching obscure topics sucks. This is why, if you're gonna stick with IT, it is crucial to pick a role in a company you believe in. Whether you work for a great bunch of guys, there is a beautiful lady you want to impress, believing in the product, or feeling satisfied you did a great job, this is what turns "just a job" to a sustainable career that spans many years. When you stop caring, it's time to move on.

quote:

Originally posted by Scottaculous Did you get a grade for this game?

Yeah, it wasn't supposed to be incredible, we got an A though, so I don't really care. Why, would you give it an F?

quote:

Originally posted by Scottaculous When you stop caring, it's time to move on.

This is the best piece of advice in this thread.


Also ziptnf, I haven't gotten the chance to get on my windows machine yet... soon enough though...

as a software developer, what i do find the most important to me is work environment. for me, the less up your ass other people are the better it is...

what has helped me recently though is a thing called Groovy.. i haven't had so much fun coding in a while

Powered by: vBulletin
Copyright © 2000-2021, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.