Hi
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As you can see i am all excited about programming…and am pretty new to it… have started learning c++
Have a background in architecture and having been using max extensively for the last 8 years… Just thought it was about time to try my hand in programming. have also started using maxscript…
What is the future like as a maxscript programmer? What are the jobs like ?
Anybody any comments…
Here I am, rather new to programming…2 years… and I find your post with no replies, so I decide to post. Now, this is not from extensive first hand experience but rather some first hand and a lot of second hand (both parents are programmers, 2 cousins, uncle) Anyway, A future as a maxscript programmer would not prove to be much of a future, maybe an extensive knowlege of maxscript and max skills but not just maxscript. Most all programmers program several languages, and they get the jobs. C++ is probably your best bet for getting somewhere with one language. Without a degree don’t be expecting a 6 figure salary any time soon, however programming in any form can prove to be a very financially sound job. I use c++ and Direct X for my programming and find it to be the greatest thing and since it is in very high demand in the job market, c++ + directx + Max could make you a very valuable addition to a game development team.
If you have any more questions just make a post.
thanks Kevin
BTW saw your website… awesome stuff…
on another note… how did you learn c++… i mean did u join some course or just teach yourself… same with directx…the reason i ask is because i am trying to juggle leaving my profession and going to full time college vs trying to learn myself in the evenings etc…
It seems i will almost need to lower my salry tremendously to break into the gaming industry…
any thoughts?
Thanks
Well, I really don’t believe in telling others how to govern their lives, but I will tell you about me. I learned c++ on my own for the most part. I say for the most part becasue I took a class in which i knew almost everything to get the credit. Direct X was another thing. I currently have 2 books by which I have learned most of it. They are labeled beginning books but they do touch on things that can be expanded into more advanced areas. These books are both part of Prima’s game developer series. They are begginning direct 3D and Secial Effects Game programming. They are really worth it. And if you currently have a job in which you make good money, I would keep at that and learn programming on the side, take some classes on the subject( in some college extention course ), and find out if this is really what you want to go a 100% for before you quit your job and possibly risk everything you ever worked for.
Good Luck in whatever you decide,
Kevin
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