DOS Games Discussion

Unknown_K · Way too much free time Joined: 01 Oct 2002 Posts: 560

Whats the best programming language for DOS and Windows 3.1?

Also what company makes the best version of that language?

Jeff · Experienced Member Joined: 07 Aug 2003 Posts: 51

for text I use C++, but for everything elce I use flash (not for dos).

Splodginator · Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2003 3:10 am Post subject:

Basic, C/C++, Pascal, Perl(?), DOS *.BATs...

Unknown_K · Way too much free time Joined: 01 Oct 2002 Posts: 560

I was looking more for specific brands and versions

As in (just an example) Borland c++ version X.xx is the best c platform for windows 3.1 coding etc.

Interon · Guest

Microsoft Basic (QuickBasic, GW-BASIC, etc.). Basic was Microsoft's first big product before DOS, Windows, Office, etc. so I reckon that MS is the best maker of Basic interpreters.

codingmonk · Newbie Joined: 09 May 2004 Posts: 2 Location: Houston

Well for as long as I have programming, and all the lang's that I have learned, I would suggest MS Visual C++, but then again, if you don't have any cash to spend on a high level complier, I would suggest using a free complier, such as Borland C++. In my opinion when it comes to game programming, I would say keep your self near and constantly around C/C++.

Guest · Posted: Sun May 30, 2004 11:17 pm Post subject:

C++ of course.

And there is no "version" of C++, there is one official version (ANSI C++), you're talking about compilers. gcc is the best compiler.

barok · Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2004 6:35 pm Post subject:

no way. qbasic all the way. check out www.vplanet.cjb.net if your skeptical as to what it can do.

x86_Game-Junkie · Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2004 11:55 pm Post subject:

I would have to say BASIC, as it is quite simple to learn...
But I started off writing batch files, using a text editor...dead easy to do!!

Unknown_K · Way too much free time Joined: 01 Oct 2002 Posts: 560

Didn't microsoft have a professional BASIC package?

Quickbasic 4.5 was pretty good too

barok@school · Guest

there is no "best" programming language. unless you state what your going to use it for. basic is awesome for quick and easy programs, c++ and others for more power.

x86_Game-Junkie · Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2004 6:21 pm Post subject:

That is so true Barok...

Programmers usually stick to what they know, ie they choose a language and stay with that language. What I mean is a web scriptor isn't going to learn C++, as C++ isn't a web based language as it is usually for hundreds of small applications to make one large program. However a web scriptor may dabble with Java, as Java can make web based Applications called Applets. Plus with programming it's not one person who codes, it is hundreds of coders, normally based in Asia who are working as a part of a team as if it was one person it would never get finished as coding takes time and resources. However webpages are created by 1 - 3 parties and are people who have experience in Graphic Design, Web Scripting Languages and FTP/Web Hosting.

Interon · Guest

Yeah, I learned BASIC when I was about 7 years old (various versions), and that's what I've been programming ever since.

Man it's so hard to make a serious game with BASIC though (with good graphics and sophisticated gameplay). Nonetheless I think BASIC is cool.

I'm not quite an expert but I know the basics (no pun intended) plus a small amount more. I made 4 games, each game took about 3 days to make (except Diamond Grabber 2, which was a quick mod of Diamond Grabber, only took about a half hour).

ASIA!? I hope we don't have programming sweatshops with people making pennies a day!

x86_Game-Junkie · Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2004 11:11 pm Post subject:

lol...yep!! Shit-Eating Grin

barok · Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2004 10:04 am Post subject:

lol... the hardest things about making a game in basic (fully graphical) is the

1. speed restrictions
2. memory restrictions

but use a lib and your laughing at number one. use xms/ems and your laughing at number two.