Some suggestions in direction?

[Tikigod]

Hey everyone,

Somewhat recently I decided to pick up my previous attempts to learn C++ to a level of it being useful, and whilst finding resources online to learn the basic principles is easy enough, finding out what's involved toward proper implementation to achieve something such as a basic game is something I've found to be quite alot harder.

So anyone got any suggestions in what direction to look in for someone with very limited (assume no relevent) knowledge in what's involved in developing the very basic foundations?

Not looking for instant knowledge and certainly not looking for anything to do the job in place of actual knowledge, just need some suggestions in the direction I should steer myself.


Thanks in advance.

 

[Michael Brookes]

Is it programming or making a game that interests you? You might want to take a look at the various game engines that are available as a starting point, or take a look at Microsoft's XNA program.

Michael

 

[Tikigod]

More interested in programing at the moment rather then making something such as a game, as I am more interested in the understanding of it all and prefere to have a good understanding of what is actually being done and how, before tackling a project.

Will take a look at Microsofts XNA program though, only taken a quick look at the site but it looks like it could possibly have quite a number of resources there that I can use.

Thanks for the advice.