Game Programming - getting started

First video in a series on game programming.

[aritzh]

I'm really looking forward to this series. I've been wanting to learn more in-depth python for a long time. And games are the thing I like to program most

[briantwill]

You're in the right spot. If python is installed, its directory should be included in your PATH and therefore be invoke-able in any directory as just 'python'. So make sure Python is installed, and if it is, make sure it's in your PATH. (I talk about this command line stuff in the video 'unix terminals and shells'. Even though it focuses on unix, a lot of it applies to the windows console.)

[cormano]

Good ending. =]

And judging from your other series, I have every reason to look forward to this!

[escanive]

This looks very promising. Really looking forward to follow this series :)

[Phoenicianxx]

Thanks Brian please continue to make game programming tutorials we would really appreciate it!

[briantwill]

You missed the kickstarter project deadline. You can wait until ~February when it will all be free here, or you can donate for early access, as explained on the codeschool site (click 'game programming' in top menu).

[briantwill]

The blue text in the slides are console commands. What's probably happening is that you're getting an error message that you can't see because the console window is closing immediately when the program ends.

Assuming you're in Windows: 1) open the window command prompt (search for 'command' in the start menu), 2) use the cd command to navigate to the unzipped pyglet directory containing setup.py 3) run 'python setup.py install'. If you see an error message, post it here.

[inretention]

Hi Brian this is exactly the type of tutorial I have been searching for. When can we expect more of this series?

[zeejenkins]

Where can I find this course? Codeschool is now pluralsight and I can't find this course on there

[banntheman]

I got it to work! I just had to run "PATH and everything was fine. Thanks so much for your time!

[akagent]

For people who don't remember what sines, cosines were, here you go:

Some People Have,
Curly Brown Hair,
Through Proper Brushing.

the first letters of the words are important.

thus, just get this from the above lines
Sine = Perpendicular / Hypotenuse
Cosine = Base / Hypotenuse
Tangent = Perpendicular / Base

hope you know what base, hypotenuse and perpendicular are in right angle triangle.

[Grkgermn]

Although I've done lots of work with Pygame, I'm looking forward to using Pyglet. I'm especially eager to create 3D games, even though that will come later.

[MrSheogorath]

It would be nice if you include some links about the stuff you are talking about in this video in the video description.

[banntheman]

I'm having a lot of trouble with pyglet. I unzipped the file with 7-zip but when I click on on setup.py a black screen just flashes on the screen. I also don't know what step 3 means in the pyglet section. Thanks again and sorry I'm a beginner.

[katanaswordfish]

I have that book (Game Engine Architecture) too. It's very good, I highly recommend it! =)

[AkashMehta]

can you post a link for kickstarter project when it will b posted?

[FloppyFormatFrenzy]

Pyglet looks pretty good. Reminds me of Love2D.

[banntheman]

setup.py install
Gives me: 'python' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
I think I'm in the right place too because when I type 'dir' at this point I can see setup.py.

[nickfriddell]

Sounded good till he said bit bucket and mercurial