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Title: Just starting out with SFML
Post by: steveyg100 on April 11, 2017, 04:49:26 pm

Hi,

Just started to look at SFML having been a C++ coder using Direct3D and Java coder using LWJGL. Could I ask where the best place to start? Was looking at creating a terraria style game.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Just starting out with SFML
Post by: Arcade on April 11, 2017, 06:07:10 pm

Do you mean where is the best place to start learning SFML? If so, the SFML website has a page just for that:

https://www.sfml-dev.org/learn.php

I would suggest starting with the tutorials.

Title: Re: Just starting out with SFML
Post by: jamesL on April 12, 2017, 09:32:50 am

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB_ibvUSN7mzUffhiay5g5GUHyJRO4DYr

these will give you an idea how sfml works

these are just basic examples, they aren't split into proper classes or asset management or anything

Title: Re: Just starting out with SFML
Post by: chablahblah on April 20, 2017, 12:51:16 am

I found the book, SFML Game Development by Example, to be very helpful. It details steps in making a game engine + game for SFML. Everything from States to Networking. Might be worth your time.

Title: Re: Just starting out with SFML
Post by: Elias Daler on April 20, 2017, 12:54:30 am

SFML Game Development (https://www.packtpub.com/game-development/sfml-game-development) is one of the most amazing books on game development I've ever read. It even taught me, a pretty experienced programmer, a lot of useful things, so it's just perfect for beginners.