Hi all, The Express versions will generate the same code as the Standard and above, but there certainly some features missing. For example, you can not do remote compiling, x64 applications, and there are some tools removed. However, for a beginner who is just getting in to game programming they will do fine.
Che wrote: > I bought the standard version of vb.net 2003 for 90 bucks last summer. > You can get the 2005 express version for free right now, but I'm not sure > what all limitations it might have, if any. > I learned by reading the Microsoft Developers website, and tons of > tutorials on the web. > It really is quite easy to learn overall, but I would have to look at > learning c# if I were to do it over again, as there is a lot more > documentation for the C variants, especially regarding directX, which is > important to game development. > Also, I agree with Thomas that safari books is an excellent resource, and > probably the cheapest library of books you will ever have access to. > I bit off quite a large programming chunck with such an ambitious project > as Rail Racer, and fortunately, I have been able to get it done, But I would > reccomend you start off with much simpler projects to get started. I did a > couple of small shooter games while I was learning, but , if I had it to do > over again, I would opt for something easier for my first commercial game. > Good luck, > Che > www.blindAdrenaline.com > Blind Adrenaline Simulations > Games from one of us, for all of us. > _______________________________________________ Gamers mailing list .. Gamers@audyssey.org To unsubscribe send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can visit http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org to make any subscription changes via the web.
