want to start 2D progamming

[paci4416]

Hello, i'm new here.

for a long time i want to start program 2D games.

i program in C/C++ in DOS console and i want to program in the windows.
and now i dont know what the best to choose from some options i found on the internet, like
XNA, Popcap Framework , Allegro.

but i dont know what is the best to start learn and build my games, it would
be really helpful to hear your advices.

Thank you in advance

[yaustar]

XNA is for C# so that's out.

Allegro, SDL and SFML are all decent APIs for new-comers. SFML is nicely OO so I am leaning towards that. SDL and Allegro are C APIs so you have to do an extra bit of resource managment.

[Gshonk]

Originally Posted by yaustar

XNA is for C# so that's out.

If you know C/C++ C# is super easy to learn though.

[DTR]

Originally Posted by Gshonk

If you know C/C++ C# is super easy to learn though.

Might change to Java as well then.

C# is nothing but a Ms attempt at creating a Java-like platform just for Windows environment.

Don't let the "C" fool you in the name...

[paci4416]

i tried XNA , but i dont know, everything is already done and the programmer dont do alot just using different funcs.

i checked SFML , seems nice but i cant get it compile on my Visual C++ 9.0 Express.
compile error about "forgot to include "stdafx.h" ? " and when i do i get more errors. :/

any other advices to 2d programming?


btw, my goal is something like casual games in BigFish and Reflexive.

[Adrir]

Originally Posted by paci4416

My goal is something like casual games in BigFish and Reflexive.

Personally, I am much more a fan of FunOrb. I love online Java games I can just play anytime!

[yaustar]

Originally Posted by paci4416

i tried XNA , but i dont know, everything is already done and the programmer dont do alot just using different funcs.

i checked SFML , seems nice but i cant get it compile on my Visual C++ 9.0 Express.
compile error about "forgot to include "stdafx.h" ? " and when i do i get more errors. :/

any other advices to 2d programming?


btw, my goal is something like casual games in BigFish and Reflexive.

That sounds like an error setting up your project.

Did you follow this guide: http://www.sfml-dev.org/tutorials/start-vc.php

[paci4416]

i followed, i made "Win32 console application" in vc++ 9.0 express,
add all lib's and includes and the stml-system.lib .

when i compile i get this error:

" fatal error C1010: unexpected end of file while looking for precompiled header. Did you forget to add '#include "stdafx.h"' to your source? "

[yaustar]

You shouldn't need stdafx.h.

When you create a new project, untick 'Precompiled header'


For an existing project, in Project->Project Name Properties, change the following setting to 'Not using precompiled headers'.

[paci4416]

i did as you tell and that's what i get:

http://www.upit.ws/uploads/6eac88a0c41c4.JPG