Hey all!

short introduction:
I'm 'Seth' and know some programming languages (java, php, mysql, vba etc)
a week ago i started with my unicorn language: C++
(unicorn language: the one ive been doing this for)
why ? = programming games and applications.

so what am i looking for?
starting programmers in C++ (about 2 minimum) - or absolute noobies
starting 3D max designer (i can get the license for free dont worry) - no nothing illegal
a Sound programmer/maker - also a beginner
and everyone who think they can help

why am i looking for you?
very simple actually, if we learn and make things together things can go faster and simpler, and we can help eachother out!

requirements:
- need to speak english a bit, for communication (i also speak french, dutch and a bit of german)
- want to study 2h a week (yes only 2 - since i dont want to pressure anyone)
- preffered, gmt (-5 to +5) time. since its easier to work together then.

what am i offering?
- no money - im sorry im not that well off
- the joy of working together
- help , since ill be programming a rough 5-10h (max 20h depends on work) a week, and i have a certificate of teaching (VBA,HTML etc) in highschool, i can explain things
- the fun of creating
- hopefully within 1-2 years a 2D/3D game (depends on our progress)
- ill do all the logistics (setting up mail, wiki etc)
thank you all for reading, and have a nice day!

grtz
Seth!

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Hey Seth,

If I were you, I would try to find at least one intermediate (or better) programmer to work with. That way you have a mentor to learn from... otherwise, it's a bit of a "blind leading the blind" situation. I'm not poo-pooing anyone, it's just that having an experienced brain to pick helps!

Also, you probably would find it beneficial to come up with a solid project design. Something simple, but completely defined, so that everyone can understand what is expected of them.

Good luck!

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well its a one-eyed leading the blind ;-)
but i get your point,
only problem is, almost no-one seriously i asked... wants to help a beginner, since it consumes time...

also the defined project, is a but hard at the newbie-stage.
biggest thing, someone could do is a text based casino or something.
(my 4th grade -15year old- project for school in VBA )

grtz
and ty for the advice though!

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Yeah, not many programmers are willing to help beginners for one reason or another, which is unfortunate. I mean, it's one thing to answer a question on a forum... it's something else to have someone there to oversee and teach.

I might be willing to help out. I could help you hammer out a good design for you to start with, at the least... and of course give you guidance.

Note that I'm not one of the "good" programmers on this board! But I have done enough 2D (and 3D) projects to know how to get you going.

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Most of us already have 2 or 3 projects of our own.

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theraje,
i would very eagerly, accept your preposal,
thank you very much, can you pm me, with your 'preposal'?
so we can 'sit' and think together about the project.

grtz and many thanks!
Seth

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'every problem has a solution'
'hacker: a programmer that deletes all the flaws and pushes to get that extra millisecond out of his pc/application'

Which is probably why most of us have so few finished projects.

@Seth - expect a PM from me soon.

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Hello seth,

I strongly encourage what your proposing. Of course, its not something new. But after reading what your looking for. I think I follow along these guidelines. I believe I have a few things to offer, including some modeling half-wit skills with 3dsmax and blender. I host a website at MightyRealms that concentrates on Java applets due to the ease of deployment.

Take a look at the website and if theres something you think we can accomplish, let me know.

Heres a video of a game I was working on in blitz3d, which I abandoned due to deployment. Click here for video.

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Xyle,

thank you for the offer,
a graphics designer would be very nice, if you want the 'job'?

grtz

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Seth, do you already have a solid idea for the game or you are developing it yet?

I can help with game design, testing and sometimes programming.

I know VB and PHP well and I can code C++ and Java too.

I think that we need to establish central point to put game ideas, code, members and discussions. Be it a blog, a wiki or a project on SourceForge or other project site.

I need to know what's inside your mind before jumping in. Because I already have my project.

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