C++ Game Development

Question

I want to start a thread packed with C++ game
resources, references, and tips.

Answer 1

LazyFoos SDL and OpenGL tutorials.
http://lazyfoo.net/

Answer 2

Unreal Engine

- Use C++ code to create 2d and 3d games

example: OVERWATCH

Download link for Unreal Engine

https://www.unrealengine.com/download

Answer 3

GameCodeSchool looks promising. http://gamecodeschool.com/c-plus-plus/c-plus-plus-game-coding-level-1/

Answer 4

Tutorials for C++ game developement

https://www.gamedesigning.org/learn/c-plus-plus/

Answer 5

Placing in some local tips and FAQ by @Ace on C++

https://www.sololearn.com/Discuss/280672/?ref=app

https://www.sololearn.com/Discuss/288609/?ref=app

https://www.sololearn.com/Discuss/294730/?ref=app

Answer 6

Today's PackPub publication is about SFML for game developers, according to the "What you need" paragraph... you just need to know a few basic C++ concepts to get started w/h this book.

You can claim it for free for 18h yet: https://www.packtpub.com/packt/offers/free-learning

Answer 7

Just discovered this awesome book on Quake 3 modding. I was able to implement a homing rocket in Quake 3 easily with the info given in this book. After building the game, I've joined a multiplayer match and was astounded to see 1000's of people still playing this 17 years old game.

https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://doc.lagout.org/Others/Game%2520Development/Programming/Focus%2520on%2520Mod%2520Programming%2520In%2520Quake%2520III%2520Arena.pdf&ved=0ahUKEwiVrd2Xt9jUAhUE2oMKHa4JDI0QFggcMAA&usg=AFQjCNEgOoZx22CLRNM5BzGxzjQj3H0WIg

Answer 8

Some posted a great link to cheat sheets!

Cheat sheets for programming what does that mean?

find out here:

http://www.cheat-sheets.org

Answer 9

Video tutorials to Unreal Engine.
Tutorial about writing code in Unreal with C++

https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3gCaTLUSAUsHG2BzsAs-HIeP08DyWtHh

Answer 10

An IDE to use with Unreal Engine

https://www.sololearn.com/discuss/410578/?ref=app

Answer 11

Nice references! Now gotta sharpen my C++ XD

Answer 12

for game development in c++ check this resource it will help

FAQ
https://github.com/P1xt/p1xt-guides/blob/master/faq.md

game development comprehensive
https://github.com/P1xt/p1xt-guides/blob/master/game-programming.md

Answer 13

I found a site with useful info

http://www.gamefromscratch.com/post/2011/08/04/I-want-to-be-a-game-developer.aspx#Cplusplus

Answer 14

@Jay

Thanks for sharing!

Answer 15

E-book threads:

https://www.sololearn.com/discuss/204501/?ref=app

https://www.sololearn.com/Discuss/448721/?ref=app

Answer 16

https://www.gamedev.net/forums/topic/412842-using-rotation-matrix-to-orient-an-object-to-face-another/

Answer 17

@Wojciech: No worries! I am sure I will need to pick your brain one day 😄 So anytime!

Answer 18

SFML library.
Easy to use.
For simple game perfect.

https://www.sfml-dev.org

Answer 19

How can I calculate how many degrees obj1 must rotate to see obj2?
using x and y of obj1 and obj2

Answer 20

^ @Wojciech: I suspect you already know, you smart ;)