What should i use to code.

[Fliko]

Hi,
I was planning on editting Half-life 2, and making it really messed up.
I wanted to edit the code, but i don't know what program to use, and how to use it, i just want a simple easy program, that shows me code, that most people can understand, even those people who aren't experinced in any type of code, like C++ . I have editted games like Everquest, and Warhammer 40kawn of War, but i used extremely simple modding tools, that would show me the code to edit.
Thank you.

(Don't worry, i editted Everquest on that Single Player Tutorial, it should be legal :cheers: )
Edit: Changed some stuff, to make some more sense
Edited Edit: I guess i could just use the readmes in the copyed files (Mymod), but still, is there a program that can organize this?

 

[Computer5k]

To make a mod you're gonna have to learn some proper c++

I would suggest MSVC++ for editing and compiling and stuff.
Anda nice book for learning, plenty good ones at any book store, just pick one that looks nice

 

[Iced_Eagle]

To make a mod you _need_ to know all the fancy C++... You could do some basic scripting (just change a few things around but still use HL2 stuff) but to do advanced stuff and create something other than just normal HL2, you need coding knowledge.

http://www.defiant00.com/HL2Mods/
If you are looking for a compiler, go there for instructions on ones that work.

You gotta use a _lot_ of thinking power when editing a game like HL2... It's more than just flipping switches unfortunately

Oh and maybe try level editing? If you don't know how to code, that should be easier and you get to control gameplay and all... It takes a lot less time to learn mapping than coding

 

[Fliko]

Ahh, i understand the brain power, My brother left a Visual Basic 6.0 Programmer's Guide, i imagine that should have some C++
Yes, i just wanted to edit, i was always interested into mapping, but never learned it, and tutorials, never showed enough.
Thank you

 

[hungryduck]

no. Visual Basic is completely different that C++. The book will not help with C++.

 

[smog890]

good program to use

Bloodshed Dev-C++
it's free!

 

[Computer5k]

Butit can't compile anything in the HL2 SDK without extreme modification

 

[Pesmerga]

MSVC++ is nice for editing C++.

Learning C++ is pretty difficult, needs lots of time, effort, and practice. And then actually modifying the SDK is, I imagine, an ass load of work.

 

[Cole]

I'm learning C++, im 14, and I have a ton of times on my hand.
Of course im just begenning with it.

I must say learning previous languages even if they were low level(Javascript\PHP(Html obviously)).

Overall C++ is quite nice. Im far from understanding the SDK on a decent level.

 

[Sammy Des]

Did u Edit WH40K be4 or after the time u leant it to me????

I should ask much less from u lol i mooch to much.

 

[Chrysalid]

Let me put it this way. The Source SDK requires extensive knowledge of C++ and how the game engine works in general. Mod coding is not for beginners; if you have no idea what you are doing the chances are that your code will never work the way it is supposed to.

I suggest you start learning C++ basics, then start figuring out how to implement API's like Winsock with it, then start thinking about HL2 modding.

 

[The_One_Free_Man]

at gametutorials.com they have great classes im enrolled in one now.

 

[Fliko]

I got a book.

 

[crackhead]

i am half way through a c++ book called sams teach yourself c++ in 21 days and its really good. i have to say im only half way through it and its been a good couple of months but i guess if you did each section everyday it would probally only take 21 days.