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Places To Learn Code

CrackMasterK — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 05:09:08 +0000

LINK:
Big list of places to learn code[cimmarian.com]

Been randomly jumping tutorials? Want friends to code with? Perhaps you just want some feedback on which site is the best for your current level?

The link above is Cimmarian's list of available places you can go to learn how to code. It's always growing so feel free to let us know which ones you would like added.

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New Developers Group, List of Tools and Job postings!

CrackMasterK — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 01:02:33 +0000

Hard to try and fit all this into a title!

Anyways Cimmarian.com has been busy as always and just wanted to tap base with our friendly group New Developers.

What's New and in this post?

Site Facelift
Developer Forums
Contest
Jobs Market
Radio
Much more

Lets get down to the skinny you came to find out about

Pixel Art and other artist tools

I have been taking it upon myself to compile some lists and first up is artist tools this includes but not limited to tileset programs, concept art and pixel art.

Check it out here:
Artist Tools[cimmarian.com]

Jobs Market

So this section of our site has been added so members can not only offer jobs (paying or not paying up to you) but become suppliers to!

Suppliers are profiles just for your cimmarian.com membership allowing you to select jobs you are good at programming, audio, visual art, IT, marketing etc. With a rating system so after you have done jobs for someone they can give you a rating and review!

Job offers, You can list any job into any catigory let it be concept art or music even programming or business planning you can create a job post and make it either paying or not paying your choice. How does that all work? suppliers can see your job and leave offers. Offers can look something like this "I have done scripts and programming in Unity for over 3 years depending on your project plan I can start tomorrow!"

Check it out here:
Jobs Market[cimmarian.com]

Developers Forums

We all know what forums are, they help people to post information, share and help others in the community ours is no exception and has plenty of knowledgeable members who love to help!

Check it out here:
Forums[cimmarian.com]

New Developers Group

Don't forget about your home base on our website that any member can join and enjoy! Here you can focus more on development and less on gaming (Less distractions ftw!)

Check it out here:
New Developers[cimmarian.com]

Radio

Lastly as a project we started a video game radio plays classics from 1980-2000 and modern hits you hear on steam today! it's totally free and you can chill to it while developing and learning new skills. I love it and use it when practicing pixel art!

Check it out here:
Cimmarian Radio[cimmarian.com]

System destroyed is now back online.

iamaplayer — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 22:22:25 +0000

Hello dear fellow members.

I've been quiet these past weeks because I had to rebuild my OS/system.
A rare virus destroyed my OS, and it was a real mess.
Thank goodness I'm using some external HD's for backups, therefore no important information was lost.

Now that my system is back up and running smooth, the activity in our group will resume next week.

Plan: to have once a week a live chat session where people can ask questions about gaming development.

If you have any suggestions about some group activity etc...please do not hesitate to post them.

Thank you all for your dedicated patience!

We' back, alive and kicking!

iamaplayer — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 01:26:38 +0000

Dear fellow members,

I myself have been busy working on a game of mine.
Therefore, the group has been quiet since the Summer.

Upcoming group features:

I will compile a list of online lessons in one pinned thread as to help new and seasoned developers alike.
Once again, it's brainstorming time, so I will get in touch with the group's officers and see what we can come up with.

Please dear members, stay tuned, a lot of goodness will happen soon in the group.
ETA: I plan on making this "Online Lessons" thread next week, and to implement good things at that time too.

Note: if any of you have any idea that they would like for the group, please post it here, or simply add me to your friend list so that we can discuss it together.

Axis Game Factory Sale

YoloSwagMoney — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 21:45:06 +0000

"Gast
48 hour sale on Axis Game Factory going on at IndieGala[www.indiegala.com], current price for the bundle is $8,99. Unlocks on Steam.
Might interest someone." Figured id make this an announcement so everyone sees it. Thanks to our wonderful member Gast for sharing this news!

Math and other problems Vs Game Developers

CrackMasterK — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 07:02:46 +0000

If I suck at math should I not program?

No, No no no. Program! never let learning disabilities or other mountains get in your way. Climbing is all the fun because once you finish you get to slide down and enjoy the ride.

I can't seem to get the hang of it!

This is a common issue with patience, Sit down and write what you want to create and focus on breaking it down. I feel if you have problems with patience and want to code 1 million dollar games in a year you are better off creating milestones. So learn how to make a box move left and right with the keyboard, learn how to make the game go pew pew everytime you push space etc etc. Why? by the time you are done you'll have a galaga clone you can be proud of and take your projects to a new step.

I want to use Unreal instead of Game Maker and other smaller game engines!

Okay, I understand you want to create a bad ass never before felt VR fps with full global real time maps. You also need 50 people, millions of dollars and 5+ years to attempt it.
Don't get ahead of yourself, By all means dream big just start small. How can you make an FPS when you can't even make a text adventure! My main suggesting to you is pick a more indie friendly engine (I suggest 2D over 3D for full novice) code in their engines code. Try to avoid all their prefabs and drang n' drop as soon as you can. You'll notice you are faster and when you write the code you know what is in your game when you drag and drop your looking at someone elses code and if you don't code, it will be complicated.

Won't learning their game engine scripts just get in the way when trying to learn other languages

No, Any programming is good programming I myself sucked at C#, Javascript and other languages and couldn't wrap my head around it all. For example, In GML code looks like this.

//keyboard control left and right
if (keyboard_check(vk_left)) hspeed -= 1;
if (keyboard_check(vk_right)) hspeed += 1;

//frame speed correction
if (speed > 6) speed = 6;

//map borders
x = min(x,room_width-16);
x = max(x,16);

Well that is pretty easy right?

//frame speed correction alternative code
if speed > 6

{

speed = 6;

}

else

{

if speed < 6;

{

speed = 6;

}

}

What does that all mean?

It is simple really, These languages are easier to understand you can still use the x+=3; or x-=3; however, These novice languages will help you understand good coding habbits and how coding works then you can move on to bigger and better languages.

Don't forget engine codes like GML for starting out will help you understand coding reguardless of who you are. Just don't forget to try and learn the code instead of the prefabs and drag n' drop.

Thanks for the read I'm CrackMasterK from the http://cimmarian.com network!

This was for the absolute beginner with frustrations even trying to learn code not for those who "understand" code and figured it all out.

If you have questions feel free to ask me, I am not a coding pro just a novice who likes to tinker with code and computers.

Don't forget to check out New Developers on cimmarian here

LINK:
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BACK!

Megatarre — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 23:57:54 +0000

Sorry I have been gone a while but had some family medical issues that I had to deal with and it has turned out good for us. This means I can keep working on my project I started and starting being around here more often.

Thanks!

MegaTarre.

Holidays slow down (it's normal!).

iamaplayer — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 23:12:39 +0000

Hello dear fellow members,

July and August have been very quiet, and this is normal.
Many people left for vacations, or simply enjoy going outside more because of the nice weather etc...

Full activity of the group will resume by the end of August, or beginning of September.
Stay tuned :)

Help me make something amazing!

YoloSwagMoney — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 23:48:31 +0000

Hello im currently looking for a 3D modeler and a writer for a RTS project I am working on see the link below.
More information

Learn how to program in C# for free!

CrackMasterK — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 00:33:47 +0000

Program In C#[cimmarian.com]

About the Course
The Beginning Game Programming with C# course is all about learning how to develop video games using the C# programming language. Why use C# instead of C++, Java, ActionScript, or some other programming language you may have heard of? First, using C# lets us use the Microsoft XNA and open-source MonoGame frameworks, which help us quickly develop games for Windows, Android, iOS, Mac OS, and others. Second, the Unity game engine is very popular with indie game developers, and C# is one of the programming languages you can use in the Unity environment. And finally, C# is a really good language for learning how to program.

Cimmarian is a great place to ask questions and meet new people so join the group and get started learning code in no time!