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steveyg100

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Just starting out with SFML
« 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!

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Re: Just starting out with SFML
« Reply #1 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.

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Re: Just starting out with SFML
« Reply #2 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

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Re: Just starting out with SFML
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: Just starting out with SFML
« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2017, 12:54:30 am »
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.
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