> If you (or ANYONE) belive that C++ is the be all and end all of developement > of games then you need to take a reality check, wake up and stop being so > blinkered. It's not the be all and all. But it is the base for almost any AAA game. So you can't just shove C/C++ aside without looking back.
> Anyways, I'm not going to argue this point any more, simply because i've > been in your postion, did some reading and researching into scripting > systems and realised just how good they are and what you can do with them, > and frankly i've had enuff of bashing my head against a brick wall here and > i've better things to do (like work and make a living). > So, go through life beliving C++ is the best if you like, but if you plan on > taking your skills out into the game industry be prepared for a shock and a > kick in the teeth when they use other things as well. The thing is that with only a scripting language Half-Life 2 modding will never be as big. The modders basicly need the same access to the game as the developper had, except maybe the core engine (altho there are ways aorund the enige too). Just like the HL SDK works now. With only scripting this is just not feasable. The scripting would be so complex and feature rich that it would be easier to just start coding in binary code :) The key is a combination of scriping and C/C++, just like game developpers use. The creative staff uses the scripting language to create whatever they want in a simple way. If it doesn't support a certain feature, it's added with C/C++. Just like that, the modder would need the same access. If you want to create a 'simple' mod, you can just use the scripting language only. And you're happy it was all so simple to mod HL. On the other hand, if you want to make a real TC, like a rally mod, you just fire up your favorite C/C++ editor next to the script editor and start working... If you need extra power or a new script feature, you just switch ot your C/C++ window, code it there and then continue with the script. This way you have the best of both worlds. And it allows the creative staff of your mod to do a lot of coding for you with the script, while the core coding team concentrates on the bowels of the engine. Jeroen "ShadowLord" Bogers _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlcoders
