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copied!<p>I don't want to be discouraging, but I don't want to lie either. Creating even the simplest 2D game is a major feat. Here are some things you'll probably have to learn, if you're going to code a game on your own :</p> <ul> <li>General concepts and techniques used in computer graphics.</li> <li>Network programming (if applicable)</li> <li>Audio programming and Digital Signal Processing theory.</li> <li>Linear algebra, trigonometry and geometry branches in mathematics</li> <li>AI concepts like fuzzy logic, finite state machines or neural networks.</li> </ul> <p>Not to mention you need a solid background in programming. Most of the bigger game developers use C++, which is a decent choice when performance is of the essence. But one size doesn't fit all. I recommend you look at C++, Python and Java and figure out which one you like to use.</p> <p>Now, this might come as a disappointment, but it needs to be said. If you're just starting out with programming, you're not going to make a 3D game for a long time. I learned C++ back in 2002 and I still learn new ways to use the programming language. There's a lot of books named <em>Teach yourself programming language X in Y weeks</em>. Don't believe the lie. There is no way one can learn anything that complex within that timespan. What I'm trying to say is, <strong>don't be in a hurry!</strong> Patience is everything, and there is no such thing as a free lunch.</p> <p>And when you finally have the knowledge to make a game, start simple. Even coding a Nethack clone which uses ascii art graphics gives you new experience you can extend on. And your first games should be 2D. Working in two dimensions is much simpler, and a lot of the math involved extends nicely to three dimensions when you are ready to advance further.</p>

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