I just want to start off by saying that CAG is a awesome site and has a Great community. I like it for all the funny, kind hearted, and informative people here (even the D-bags are cool)
So my question is about Creating games. I have some really great ideas and I would like to implement them into video game format. I've read a few books on it, but I'm only looking to make a DS or 2D style game like super metroid (actual this style is exactly what I'm going for). I know its hard! however I am currently looking at a large access of time and I feel like now would be great to try and create something to express myself and make money off too.
So what I'm asking for is advise on were to start and programs to look into. I don't like college, I looked into full sail in Florida but I believe that the time and money it would take to go there would be better used learning certain game related programs and skills instead.
Now I as far as platform goes I think that Microsoft's XNL? I forget exactly what the program is called but the one they make live games off would be a good place to start. I am some what interested in Sony programing but anywhere is a great start for me and I like that Microsoft is American based.
What I now know or can do is make sprites and pictures of the characters but I am unable to do the actual programing aspect of it. Any links to (cheap or free) Training or advise on how to get started would be much appreciated. Also if you know of any good programs I will look at them and download or purchase. I love to hear stories of how people started, it definitely brings inspiration to me and others looking to get into the field.
On a closing note, I did mention that I was trying to make a Super Metroid style type gameplay. While this would be my main focus, I find that old nes style games and bare bones simple games like breakout or wario ware style games are also interesting and would love to learn how to make those as well. Thank you all!
So my question is about Creating games. I have some really great ideas and I would like to implement them into video game format. I've read a few books on it, but I'm only looking to make a DS or 2D style game like super metroid (actual this style is exactly what I'm going for). I know its hard! however I am currently looking at a large access of time and I feel like now would be great to try and create something to express myself and make money off too.
So what I'm asking for is advise on were to start and programs to look into. I don't like college, I looked into full sail in Florida but I believe that the time and money it would take to go there would be better used learning certain game related programs and skills instead.
Now I as far as platform goes I think that Microsoft's XNL? I forget exactly what the program is called but the one they make live games off would be a good place to start. I am some what interested in Sony programing but anywhere is a great start for me and I like that Microsoft is American based.
What I now know or can do is make sprites and pictures of the characters but I am unable to do the actual programing aspect of it. Any links to (cheap or free) Training or advise on how to get started would be much appreciated. Also if you know of any good programs I will look at them and download or purchase. I love to hear stories of how people started, it definitely brings inspiration to me and others looking to get into the field.
On a closing note, I did mention that I was trying to make a Super Metroid style type gameplay. While this would be my main focus, I find that old nes style games and bare bones simple games like breakout or wario ware style games are also interesting and would love to learn how to make those as well. Thank you all!