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Hi,

I have been in development since last one year. now I want to make a 3D game with my skills in Vb.Net only.

Can any one suggest the correct roadmap for me to become a Game programmer / 3D game programmer.

Where can I find good tutorials on it.

Thanks,

[265 byte] By [Vikasumit] at [2008-1-27]

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I would strongly suggest watching the Game Development webcast series:

http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/msdnvideodev.mspx

The code samples are in C#, but they're easy to port if you need to. That will give you a good start on the basics.

As far as books, I recommend Tom Miller's Managed DirectX Kickstart ( http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0672325969/qid=1122312282/sr=8-2/ref=pd_bbs_sbs_2/102-9881216-2399333?v=glance&s=books&n=507846). It has a very good overview of basic concepts and a lot of good details with 3d rendering as well.

For a more macro view of becoming a game programmer, Gamespot just recently ran an article on the subject: http://www.gamespot.com/features/6129276/index.html.

Lastly, I'd suggest sharpening your C# skills. It will take you a week or so tops to make the switch, and this will make it easier for you in the long run, as just about all managed game code samples are in C#.

Good luck!

ChrisB.Behrens at 2007-9-9 >

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# 2

Chris is partially right, learning C# will help you go a long way to understanding a lot of the Managed DirectX samples that are available. However, there's nothing wrong with writing your app in VB.NET.

One thing you might want to do is look at "Beginning .NET Game Programming with VB.NET" (Truth In Advertising: I was the author of that book).

DavidWeller at 2007-9-9 >

# 3

If you have a look here there are some good starter tutorials on VB.Net programming and DirectX. http://www.vbprogramming.8k.com/

Mykre,
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Mykre at 2007-9-9 >

# 4

Hi,

Thanks for your suggest, Now i will search on the sources and hopefully soon make a good game.. Big Smile

And about the Book your Suggest Mr. David I have looked for it in my country book shop I doesn't found it in stand..:(

I am from India. So your advertisement goes waste..:)

But, Soon I will look for it again and hopefully it will be available soon.

Thanks for your suggest

Vikasumit at 2007-9-9 >

# 5

You might have to order the books online. Here is Australia, it is hard to get the books as well as there is no real need in the market for them. When I ordered the above book, it took about 4 weeks for the delivery to get to me, but other books have only taken 10 days.

Mykre
www.ircomm.net
Managed DirectX and Game Programming Resources.

Mykre at 2007-9-9 >

# 6

HI,

Well In India Such books are available but They are hard to find soon after it release. But I will surly get that book.

Thanks Mr. David for such as good book..:)

Vikasumit at 2007-9-9 >

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