DOS Games Discussion

Mr. Worm · Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 4:01 pm Post subject: Heard of SDL?

I'm really digging this language. Just because it's pretty easy. Maybe I'll release something nifty to you guys on Sunday. ^_~

http://www.libsdl.org/index.php

SDL is Simple DirectMedia Layer. It can be compiled on many systems, including the big three (Windows, Mac OS, and Linux).

The tutorials here: http://lazyfooproductions.com/SDL_tutorials/index.php seem to be very focused on a step-by-step approach, ultimately to game creation.

Right now, I've been able to load images from a sprite sheet, print text, and run a simple timer. It's a bit more tricky, because the Mac versions require a bit more prodding, but it works great.

I know some of you were interested in game creation, so I'd highly recommend this for a starting language. =)

Larry Laffer · Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 11:49 am Post subject:

Cool, looks nice and I'll think I'll throw a deeper look into it...
Too bad this ain't MY starting language Laughing

Mr. Worm · Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 11:58 am Post subject:

It's not mine either.

But being able to make command-line games isn't really that useful nowadays.

Larry Laffer · Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 12:25 pm Post subject:

True... but we really shouldn't let them die you know... Sad

Mr. Worm · Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 1:02 pm Post subject:

Only certain *nix things are done through the command line anymore. It's a dying language.

Especially, since you know, Windows doesn't even have full DOS anymore.

tinman47 · Lord of Gaming Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 231

SDL is Graphically-based,I love command-line games and programming languages,like Qbasic and FreeBASIC. DOS is going to die out someday I admit,but it isn't going to die out now.

MiniMax · Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 2:40 pm Post subject:

wardrich · Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 2:56 pm Post subject:

Any linux user should know of SDL. lol. It's been around for some time.

MiniMax · Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 2:57 pm Post subject:

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MiniMax · Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 3:17 pm Post subject:

Mr. Worm · Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 5:58 pm Post subject:

Wow...this thread is old.

wardrich · Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 6:21 pm Post subject:

Scripting is still really handy for making CLI shortcuts, so I don't think it will ever die per se... but I agree with you in saying it's dead for gaming.

MiniMax · Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 4:54 pm Post subject: