C# or C++

[Mathieu]

What is a better language for a multiplayer game or just game in general.

[Sacul15]

You can do more with C++, but C# is a great language to start with. Try out XNA.

[abathor]

What is a better language for a multiplayer game or just game in general.

I prefer c# but C++ is still pretty much the de-facto standard for coding in games, although I've heard that c# is gaining ground recently.

[AndyMacK]

If you plan to sell it, I'd suggest C++.
Infact, hell, I'd suggest C++ all the way.

-C++

[Surfa]

I believe it really depends on the platform you wish to release the game onto for xbox 360(XNA with c#) (unless you are insanely rich); ipod/iphone(objective-c); pc(c++/c#) (really depends on the user.

[supaste]

I think you are better off learning C++ because it's just standard, anything you learn here you should be able to transfer to C# anyway.

[ghost12332]

Most languages are based off, or very similar to C++, so start with that.

[Sacul15]

I'm going to sort of change my vote. If you don't have experience in either language, learn C++. Basically every important language is directly based off it or at least has some C++ elements. If you know the languages and are wanting to start programming specifically for games, go with C#. XNA is great- it lets you develop for PC, Xbox 360, and Zune, or all three at the same time if you design your game right. I don't know much about DirectX or any of the other standard libraries used for games, so I'll refer you to the more experienced users if that is where you want to be heading.

[zombie@computer]

If you dont know either language, go c#. its MUCH easier to learn, and a lot faster to yield results. c# is actually a very fun language. Coding c is like a eating a cake, only c# doesnt make you fat, c++ does.

[boedy]

At university I just started learning #C. Next trimester will start with c++. My advise is too start with #C, although it has fewer options, you will learn the basics in C. You should buy a book about #C or C++ programming and not just using the internet. It speeds up your learning process bigtime! It did for me anyway.

[zombie@computer]

At university I just started learning #C. Next trimester will start with c++. My advise is too start with #C, although it has fewer options, you will learn the basics in C. You should buy a book about #C or C++ programming and not just using the internet. It speeds up your learning process bigtime! It did for me anyway.

What uni / study ?

Anyway, on the subject, c# is easy, c/c++ requires more thinking for doing the same things. Take your pick.

[TheBlackKnight]

If you never programmed before, start with a managed language; get your baring, figure out how a computer program works, how to break down real world problems and solve them with a program;
Then move on to the unmanaged world and enjoy pointer arithmetic.

[boedy]

What uni / study ?

Anyway, on the subject, c# is easy, c/c++ requires more thinking for doing the same things. Take your pick.

As I see your dutch, I'm doing Technische informatica on HBO level in delft.

[blackdeath]

well the answer is C++ but i'm not sure what to say to this.

um, well, see the thing is that it really has nothing to do with what language you pick (until you know what you're doing, and, even then, its usually irrelevant). most (good) programmers will write in any language necessary because they eventually reach a point where they realize how all languages are basically the same. it's not unusual for decent programmers to know 10 or 20 languages.

therefore, what's important is just picking up the basics, and then keep improving that.

if you don't know what you're really doing and are just trying to figure out how to program, honestly, i'd say BASIC. not visual basic. BASIC. try it out for a week or two. i know, i know, it's noob mode but it's a decent and forgiving intro. and you really really really shouldn't start on either C# or C++. there's too much going on to get a sense of the fundamentals.

if you're still excited after BASIC you'll figure out what works. python (for ease), lisp (for the math) , and C (for the mechanics) are really good foundations.

the best language to start on is scheme/lisp but most people need a professor and a class to really get the most out of it so it's kind of a moot point.








um. i don't think i'm being helpful but i've been writing code for 18 years so all I can say is that the language is not important, what is important is whether you really want to learn it or not, and, after learning some, realizing that it's just all the same crap with different syntax.

[Spike]

C# is slooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwww for a videogame.