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Offline Land Whale

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Software to create Aquaria?
« on: February 20, 2007, 03:27:14 pm »
What programme or software do you guys use to create Aquaria?

Is the software user-friendly for you guys?

If I want to make my first game, would you recommend this software? Any pros & cons?

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Re: Software to create Aquaria?
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2007, 05:09:40 pm »
I think it's a programming language, C++ or something like that.

I'm sure Alec or Derek could fill you up on exactly what it is.

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Re: Software to create Aquaria?
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2007, 09:08:01 pm »
Yeah, the game is programmed in a language called C++.
We also make use of a few C/C++ libraries: OpenGL, Directx, Bass, TinyXML, LUA

To make C++ applications, you need a compiler and IDE. Dev-C++ is a good free combo.

If you're just starting out, there are lots of options... Derek's game Eternal Daughter was made with a program called Multimedia Fusion, which makes it easier to get up and running on a project, but limits the kind of games you can make.

Allegro is a nice C library for making 2D games.

For me it was:
QBasic -> C/Allegro -> C++/Allegro -> C++Directx/OpenGL
« Last Edit: February 20, 2007, 09:24:14 pm by Alec »

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Re: Software to create Aquaria?
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2007, 02:29:28 am »
Are you using Dev-C++ for this project?

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Re: Software to create Aquaria?
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2007, 03:56:39 am »
For me it was QBasic -> VBasic -> coding frontend for HL CTF mod that never saw the light of day -> making some odd little text and RPG games with QB and VB -> realizing I'm better at playing games than making them.

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Re: Software to create Aquaria?
« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2007, 12:30:24 am »
First of all hello to everybody, I'm new here :)
Second, sorry for my bad english :P

I would like to ask you, Derek, what are the staff you are using for drawing this gorgeous 2d graphics you are making for the game. Are you using a graphic tablet? Which one? And software? Photoshop, Gimp, Corel?

I'm also really interested in the steps you follow from the original sketch till the final image. Will be great some tutorial or video, any piece of advice or whatever. All will be really appreciated.

You are an inspiration for every illustrator!
« Last Edit: March 14, 2007, 12:34:36 am by Loover »
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Re: Software to create Aquaria?
« Reply #6 on: March 14, 2007, 02:02:37 am »
Hi, Loover!  I'll make a post about graphics later, but for now, I use Photoshop and a WACOM Graphire2 tablet. ;D

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Re: Software to create Aquaria?
« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2007, 06:38:45 pm »
hi every one
just passed by :)
to author of this topic: if you want to make games try start with microsoft visual studio express  and HGE lib.
imho, best for novice :)

to aquaria developers: i wanted to ask a few questions about aquaria's engine, but probably it's a top secret :) so, i just wish you good luck with you awesome project :)
« Last Edit: March 16, 2007, 06:42:55 pm by Monk »

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Re: Software to create Aquaria?
« Reply #8 on: March 17, 2007, 02:09:20 pm »
Yes, the engine is run by lil' hamsters.

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Re: Software to create Aquaria?
« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2007, 07:00:19 pm »
Yes, the engine is run by lil' hamsters.
European hamsters, or African hamsters?

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Re: Software to create Aquaria?
« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2007, 07:32:43 pm »
Well, actually... coconuts TBH.