New to Java game development

Newbie & Debugging Questions
#1

Hi my name is Matt. I am 19 years old and just recently joined this website. I am a complete beginner regarding the java-gaming and I would like to learn as I make my own game. I am not new to java thought, just java-gaming. My idea of a game is a simple 2d action adventure game (imagine mario) but my character will be able to use a ranged weapon and a melee weapon killing mobs along the way and collecting money and at the end of the stage killing a boss. This is my idea of a game that I would really like to make, however being so new to this am I getting ahead of myself or am I on the right track? Regardless of this, I would like to be guided for a start.

Thank You

#2

Welcome to JGO! :slight_smile:

Good that you have a not-too-complex first game project idea.
Good resources

#3

Welcome to JGO. :slight_smile:

Good luck with your project.
Remember to go to Google first for help, but if that doesn’t work, there are plenty of people on this forum who can help too.

#4

Welcome to JGO. :slight_smile:
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3rd time that has been said ;D

I would take a look at bucky robert’s tutorials. That is how I came into JGO.

Have fun!

#5

Welcome! You are not getting yourself ahead of yourself, but I highly recommend only using Java2D for learning new techniques, and using Libraries such as LWJGL.

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxiBXBY1a-axNVGIvQKGcNA <—coding universe, I suggest for learning LWGJL, he already did 2D, sound, input, and then moved on to 3D

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnlpv-hhcsAtEHKR2y2fW4Q <— General java programmer, did an RPG, excellent for learning things like Enums and other good techniques,

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGml1ZcXmwTZOIS63wXxdZw <— DesignsbyZephr, another RPG programmer, showed loading, saving, animations, Fonts, etc…

Hope you enjoy!

#6

Ooh I have a perfect person for you! Look up TheChernoProject on YouTube, he has a Java2D series that is amazing! He goes into detail about everything and you make a cool game. Probably my favorite youtuber.

#7

I thank all of you for showing me the direction I need to take. I will keep posting the progress of my project when I start. ;D

#8

I must say welcome to you fine sir ;D. This website has many esteemed and published programmers (including Notch who may pop by every blue moon) who can certainly answer any question you may have.

I recommend learning the Java2D syntax to begin with and move to libGDX

And through all of your programming remember to have fun :slight_smile:

#9

Off topic but Notch unfortunately hasn’t been on the forums for a few years now(I think), so thats rather sad :frowning: Reading through his posts though makes him seem even more awesome. He’s my programming idol! I know its silly, but I hope one day I could be as good of a programmer as him, and maybe make a game that attracts even a little attention!

#10

Thats why i said on the BLUE MOON :point:

#11

Was looking for the one time Markus posted on a thread of mine, and stumbled on this gem! Definitely worth revisiting, some good jokes: