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Any tips for creating cross-platform games? [closed]
Do you have any tips/recommendations when creating a cross-platform game in C/C++?
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Changing orientation by applying torques
Suppose you've got an object floating freely in space. You have a vector you want this object to point towards, and a vector representing the direction it's currently facing. From these two, you can ...
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What is some good examples about creating 2D fluids? [closed]
Anyone have any good examples, tutorials, or snippets to share that preferably in C# or C/C++?
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How does hardware tessellation work?
I would just like someone to explain in relativly clear terms how hardware tessellation works considering it is the new buzzword with DX11.
Thanks.
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How can I produce heatmaps based off of player reported data?
For a really good example of what I'm talking about, see how the developer of Replica Island does it based off of Player deaths: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-62tRHLcHk&feature=player_embedded#...
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What is the difference between OpenGL ES and OpenGL?
Android uses OpenGL ES, what is the difference between it and OpenGL?
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Design Document Contents [closed]
What is the minimum content that a game design document should have?
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What are the most popular software development methodologies used by game studios? [closed]
What is the best (as in most used by professional game developers and/or companies) software development methodology used in game development?
I've heard that SCRUM is popular, but i'm not sure.
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Converting Cube Maps
I have cube maps in lat/long format, and i need to convert them to Horizontal/Vertical Cross, and individual cross images, is there an utility to do that?
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Is there any Lua API that works with C# for PC & XBox 360 Development? [closed]
I am reading a book on Game Development in which they show you how to make scripts for your game in Lua. They program Lua and use it from C++, but I was wondering if there is a library or API to use ...
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Developing Flash games on the Wii
Has anyone used WiiFlash for developing Flash games? Any pointers on how to begin developing games for the Opera channel for the Wii?
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How can I create my own sky maps? [closed]
What are the methods/tools for generating realistic skies with clouds and atmospheric shading?
FOSS alternatives and spherical projections get extra points.
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How many threads should an Android game use?
At minimum, an OpenGL Android game has a UI thread and a Renderer thread created by GLSurfaceView. Renderer.onDrawFrame() ...
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Why is it so expensive to develop an MMO? [closed]
I want to develop an MMO, like World of Warcraft, but some basic research says that it is going to take a lot of time and money. I'd like to know why.
Why is it so expensive to develop an MMO?
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How can I effectively manage a hobby game project?
How can I successfully finish a hobby game project in my free time?
How do I motivate myself to keep it up and drive right through to the finish without losing interest or motivation along the way?