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Thread: [Game] How do i make a camera.class?

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    Default [Game] How do i make a camera.class?

    Hello i am making a game like pokemon and im am stuck on how to scroll the map I have used g.translate(offsetX,offsetY); but if i want to add ai's later on to follow the player it would not work well
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    Default Re: [Game] How do i make a camera.class?

    Are you talking about a "Player" camera? One that focuses on the
    player of the game (can be moved by the player to look in different
    directions) or an A.I script that would know where the player is or
    could be going to based on the camera location?

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    Default Re: [Game] How do i make a camera.class?

    Quote Originally Posted by Ada Lovelace View Post
    Are you talking about a "Player" camera? One that focuses on the
    player of the game (can be moved by the player to look in different
    directions) or an A.I script that would know where the player is or
    could be going to based on the camera location?

    Wishes Ada xx
    Hello Ada I mean a Player camera here is what my game is so far test I have made the map move by g.translate(xpos,ypos); however the player does not physically move what will make it hard to do ai so can you help me out.

    I want to make a nice camera for the player thanks

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    Default Re: [Game] How do i make a camera.class?

    Java Game Programming in general is not something I know
    much about - however, have you searched for any of the Java
    game library documentations? There are two major gaming libraries
    that you can use - I believe Cornix (a member here) knows what they
    are actually called. Send him or one of the forum moderators a private
    message about it.

    In particular - the forum GameDev has some experienced programmers
    on the site - I know they specialize in C/C++ but some do Java in games
    too.

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    Default Re: [Game] How do i make a camera.class?

    Quote Originally Posted by Ada Lovelace View Post
    Java Game Programming in general is not something I know
    much about - however, have you searched for any of the Java
    game library documentations? There are two major gaming libraries
    that you can use - I believe Cornix (a member here) knows what they
    are actually called. Send him or one of the forum moderators a private
    message about it.

    In particular - the forum GameDev has some experienced programmers
    on the site - I know they specialize in C/C++ but some do Java in games
    too.

    Wishes Ada xx
    Thanks its really annoying no one can help me on any fourms thanks though

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    Default Re: [Game] How do i make a camera.class?

    Thanks its really annoying no one can help me on any fourms
    You may have a great idea, but you have not communicated it well and asked a question that is understood by a programmer experienced in the same area. Spend more time researching, studying, and trying things until you have the experience and language necessary to talk at a level nearly equivalent to the skill level required to do what you imagine. It's frustrating, but hang in there and keep working at it.

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    Default Re: [Game] How do i make a camera.class?

    Can you define what a "Camera" is?
    What kind of graphics libraries do you use? What kind of view? 2D, 3D, virtual reality?

    With as little information as you have given its no wonder that nobody can give you a definite answer.

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