Newbie Question

[ScruffyDuck]

I am new to Multimedia Fusion and came across it while researching 2D engines for war games. My question is MF2 suitable to create turned based strategy (war games) based on hex maps or tiles? I am an experience C# programmer but want to save myself some time!

Thanks in advance


Jon

[DavidN]

Yes, I can't think of any specific examples myself but I know I've seen this type of game done with MMF2. Jason Darby's in the process of writing a book about them, even.

[Dynamite]

Yes you are able to create games like those, but I don't think anyone has

[Nick]

Especially if you have experience in other areas of programming you can pretty much jump in at the deep end. The only thing you will really need to learn is the actual limitations of MMF in certain areas.

[ScruffyDuck]

Thanks Guys - I eill have a play


Jon

[kornelijepetak]

I have some plans on doing this kind of thing when the HWA comes out of beta.

Since you said you are experienced C# programmer, I suggest you make a step back to learn C++ (shouldn't be much work if you are experienced) and to create an extension for the game.

I intend to put all the game logic and calculations into extensions and use MMF basicly for display and some simple stuff... That being said, it is very important that you DESIGN the game prior to starting the development in c++/mmf...

Not only will this save you some time but will ensure you actually finish the project.

Writing extensions that only do math and data stuff isn't complicated so I recommend this way of doing things...

However, your question is answered with YES. One that undertake this way should also know that it requires hard work. But hey, isn't that the case with all good things in life?

cheers