Hey guys, so basically, im taking my degree in Computer Games Developement.
I have this project where i will develop a simple music and rhythm game for android.
Its mainly focused on the multi-touch functions of the device and i would like to get some ideas on where i should start.
1)what language should i be using?
2)what software should i be using?
3)what kind of keywords should i be reading up on?
I really hope you guys can lend me a hand on this.
Thanks!
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Hi all,
New here so be gentle.
I'm interested in developing an application that uses the gyro in my touch hd.
Can anyone point me in the right direction to find some resources on this?
many thanks
Logicalstep
Hi logicalstep,
...it is an accelerometer, not a gyroscope. what do you want to do?
I'd liek to start building apps that make use of the accelerometer. Such as customizing actions such as a shake or when you turn the phone over.
Obviously this can be done as HTC make use of it to mute the sound on a phone call.
Do you have any experience wit this ? Can you point me in the right direction?
There must be a way to access the functions of the accelerometer through and API or something in visual studio?
Much appreciated.
Logicalstep
Perhaps this link can be of use to you.
http://www.koushikdutta.com/2008/07/using-htc-touch-diamond-sensor-sdk-from.html
Fantastic, thats just what I want.
Many thanks.
I'll let you knwo if I ever get the chance to build an app worthy of XDA Devs!
Logicalstep
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I am looking into creating some games for our phones. Right now i have visual studio 2008 and i can make some simple apps. I have no clue on 3d apps for wm though. I select "smart device" and i can't seem to put them together. I would like to know if you need game engines, and model maker,world creators. What would you guys recamend as i want to get this up and going asap. Thanks a lot for the help.
I want to give developing a shot and i want to start with gaming on android platform. Now i'm a bit confused in the world of android and SDK. So there are a couple of questions which i want a dev to answer ! (yes only a dev although i respect all people here but please i want serious help and i will mind any kind of silly comments).
-Which tools are necessary in developing a game? unity? if unity then some feedback would be really appreciated.
-Any other program built specially for game development (any kind) which doesn't require hard c++ or java coding?
as i'm still a college student and not aware of these two languages but i want to work on a game as my personal project over the summer so i want to collect all the tools and go over all kind of tutorials necessary.
Thanks in advance !
shad0wboss said:
I want to give developing a shot and i want to start with gaming on android platform. Now i'm a bit confused in the world of android and SDK. So there are a couple of questions which i want a dev to answer ! (yes only a dev although i respect all people here but please i want serious help and i will mind any kind of silly comments).
-Which tools are necessary in developing a game? unity? if unity then some feedback would be really appreciated.
-Any other program built specially for game development (any kind) which doesn't require hard c++ or java coding?
as i'm still a college student and not aware of these two languages but i want to work on a game as my personal project over the summer so i want to collect all the tools and go over all kind of tutorials necessary.
Thanks in advance !
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shad0w,
Trust me, you need to learn coding.
Since you want to start with Android, best bet is to either go throug android tutorials and examples and start to learn it, or, you could start with Java. My recommendation is that you start using Android basic coding tutorials:
http://developer.android.com/resources/browser.html?tag=tutorial
This link also has good information to start learning:
http://developer.android.com/guide/index.html
I have been programming with Java for about 6 years now. I am currently getting my masters in college for Computer Science (Programming).
I just finished reading the book Hello, Android by Ed Burnette. It was a pretty good book I must say and got me on my feet towards developing for an Android device. For those who do not know the book, each chapter you gradually build a Sudoku game. In the later chapters it discusses some openGL, sound, video. Overall the game is pointless and a waiste.
I never really liked game programming, I wish to do something such as tools, or a feature. However I have hit a roadblock and do not know where to go from here or what to read. I get the structure of the app, the XML setups, etc but the book did not give me a good enough background on the Android System for what I would like to do.
Any suggestions?
Thanks for your help in advanced.
Travmanx I think the way to go from here is use your Java experience to assist in unlocking these phones. I know these guys that are doing the hard work would appreciate all the help they can get.
ZC
I'm very new to android programming too and I agree there does seem to be a big gap in going from the usual tutorials and guides to really getting your feet wet and digging into proper coding.
I think the key here is to think of a simple idea and start to program it, by choosing something simple you can get the basics working quickly, while still giving you room to experiment further with extra features and improvements later on (where the real learning happens).
As to what idea... that is more difficult, I would suggest you do something which you will use so that you've got a drive to keep working on it and improve it.
i.e. If you travel, then a quick currency converter could be useful...if you play tennis then perhaps a score board...it doesn't matter much as long as the incentive is there to code it.
Look forward to hear what you decide to write!
hello there
I would suggest you do something which you will use so that you've got a drive to keep working on it and improve it
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first of all +10 for ^ meltwater
i did an app to (scoreboard) for a card game, instead of using paper and pen.
then:
i am a Java Developer to,
and recently started doing some android apps
i already have 2 of them in the market...
i am just like you, don't like to do games, i prefer tools and other staff...
however, my point is, whenever you can build an app whatever it is,... all you need now is an idea
try to find an idea and start developing it, and on every problem you face try to dig and fix it, then continue on ur main target... otherwise i don't see any advantage of reading more books, because you have to find something to do, then try to find how to do it (based on your input with 6 years java dev)
otherwise i think you will get lost.
my opinion, find an idea and start with it, then fix every block you face.
Good Luck
hello all
im very new so bear with me. im wanting to make an app for private use. im needing it to work like a database query, its regarding taxi fares. i need a from and to area then a search button and then a fare will appear.
is this possible with limited skills? and if so what software would be the best for me to do it on - something easy please
thankyou all for your time
andy