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kydjester

12-09-2002, 03:12 AM

What is a good C++ application to use for programming games . Is Visual C++ [ made by microsoft better than borland ? ] Or does it matter what the project it .

What do big software places such as koonami and ID software use ?

BiTMAP

12-09-2002, 06:34 AM

there is only one C++ language, just diffrent compilers, alot of opensource ones too that are free and very good, VC++ is actualy not as good becuase it like other M$ products adds wasteful code that slows stuff down, but Borland is very good.

la_piaga

12-09-2002, 09:59 AM

AFAIK Microsoft Visual c++ is the most used by PC game developers.

rgwarren

12-09-2002, 02:30 PM

I've been using Microsoft's C++ 6.0 and it DOESN'T add extra stuff unless you include modules you don't need. Most plug-in developers use Microsoft C++ for their PC platform stuff.

It's stable and has some good tools. If you don't want to spend a lot you can buy their "stripped" down C++ compiler (which isn't an optimimizing compiler) for much less.

The newer "Visual Studio C++" is a big bloated joke and I doubt people will switch from 6.0 until there is a more compelling reason than just .NET. That version costs $$$!

BiTMAP

12-09-2002, 08:25 PM

alright good to know then :) see I'm not a coder for a reason, (though I do NEEd one)

sbp

12-10-2002, 12:09 AM

MS or CodeWarrior. With professional stunt coders though, it doesn't matter.

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