by Issa » Mon May 23, 2005
I bought one of those "learn vb5 in 21 days" books, and did every page/chapter one by one. Took me like a couple months. Like the first chapter would be on how to draw lines, so I followed the code in the book, then I experimented and would go "oh, what if I wanted to draw a box!". So eventually I had about 100 small little programs done after reading the book and a lot of experience. Then I went for it, I decided to make a game. Thats when you pretty much learn on your own or go on google. But after years of practice (keep in mind I started VB almost 8 years ago), I got to the point where I can make some real games.
Those who want to make games, this is my advice: Get off your butt and practice, learn as much as you can, then push the limits and make something you think you cant, it took me years, it will take you years also if you are commited.
I bought one of those "learn vb5 in 21 days" books, and did every page/chapter one by one. Took me like a couple months. Like the first chapter would be on how to draw lines, so I followed the code in the book, then I experimented and would go "oh, what if I wanted to draw a box!". So eventually I had about 100 small little programs done after reading the book and a lot of experience. Then I went for it, I decided to make a game. Thats when you pretty much learn on your own or go on google. But after years of practice (keep in mind I started VB almost 8 years ago), I got to the point where I can make some real games.
Those who want to make games, this is my advice: Get off your butt and practice, learn as much as you can, then push the limits and make something you think you cant, it took me years, it will take you years also if you are commited.