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Writing a game using Managed DirectX.. The Contest..

With the upcoming release of my new book, I thought it would be pretty cool if there was a contest held for writing the 'best game' using Managed DX.  Details are sketchy right now (like will people outside of the US be allowed to enter), but it's something that will be happening..

While rules and regulations are still being decided, here are some things you can start thinking about if you're interested..  The devleopment process will probably be two-three months..  Entries will be scored on numerous different 'categories' such as:

  • Originality
  • Gameplay
  • Fun-Factor
  • Use of Shaders (HLSL)
  • Use of 'DX9 Features' (i.e., PRT, HDR, etc)
  • Artisitic appeal

Naturally, the categories will be weighted.. Oh, and good prizes, etc..  I'll keep you posted on details as they become available..

Published Friday, October 08, 2004 3:42 PM by tmiller
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Friday, October 08, 2004 4:01 PM by OmegaSupreme

# re: Writing a game using Managed DirectX.. The Contest..

sounds like a great idea, would be very interesting to see what people come up with.
Friday, October 08, 2004 5:55 PM by Marcel

# re: Writing a game using Managed DirectX.. The Contest..

New book? I look forward to it, still enjoying the old one :-)

-- Marcel
Friday, October 08, 2004 7:39 PM by Jeff

# re: Writing a game using Managed DirectX.. The Contest..

I still haven't had time to read through your first book, let alone write any code! :)
Friday, October 08, 2004 8:03 PM by IjonTichy

# re: Writing a game using Managed DirectX.. The Contest..

Now, first of all:
I want that book !!! :)
Is there a releasedate yet ?

That contest is going to be fun. Will we have to deliver the source too ? Since I do not se a catogry like codedesing/codequality or so ...





Saturday, October 09, 2004 12:15 AM by Richard Clark (MVP .NET)

# re: Writing a game using Managed DirectX.. The Contest..

Well, good idea BUT:

I want to write in VB .NET, so with DX 9.0c, I can't use DX Managed.

You see what I mean ?
Saturday, October 09, 2004 1:40 AM by Tom Miller

# re: Writing a game using Managed DirectX.. The Contest..

Why can't you use VB.NET with DX9.0c?
Saturday, October 09, 2004 5:34 PM by Chris Woodruff

# re: Writing a game using Managed DirectX.. The Contest..

Is there a link to the content details? Or is that coming?
Saturday, October 09, 2004 11:01 PM by Tom Miller

# re: Writing a game using Managed DirectX.. The Contest..

No link yet.. That will be coming as they become available.
Sunday, October 10, 2004 12:17 AM by Richard Clark (MVP .NET)

# re: Writing a game using Managed DirectX.. The Contest..

I can write DX 9.0c applications with VB, but what I mean is that all examples in SDK are in C#, with unsafe code not like previous SDK.

http://blogs.developpeur.org/richardc/archive/2004/08/06/2229.aspx
Sunday, October 10, 2004 6:19 PM by http://www.cnblogs.com/iceshark

# re: Writing a game using Managed DirectX.. The Contest..

Good idea

i use C# and MDX
Monday, October 11, 2004 12:18 PM by Mark Harmer

# re: Writing a game using Managed DirectX.. The Contest..

I this is an excellent idea, and I would love to write a short game.
Monday, October 11, 2004 1:38 PM by Tom Miller

# re: Writing a game using Managed DirectX.. The Contest..

We will be bringing back VB.NET samples in future DX SDK releases.. With the new 'quicker' SDK releases, it affords us this opportunity.
Monday, October 11, 2004 3:13 PM by Bjoern Graf

# re: Writing a game using Managed DirectX.. The Contest..

Yeah, cool idea but it would require a "Yes" to the question if people outside of the US will be allowed to enter :)

Wednesday, October 13, 2004 1:56 AM by Richard Clark

# DirectX 9.0c refresh SDK: Bonnes nouvelles

Wednesday, October 13, 2004 8:07 AM by Dave M.

# re: Writing a game using Managed DirectX.. The Contest..

Seems like a good idea but I think I'm more interested in your book!! Managed DirectX 9 was spectacular! Have any info??
Wednesday, October 13, 2004 12:53 PM by miguel jimenez's coding blog

# Updates and... First game with Managed Direct X??

Sunday, October 31, 2004 1:00 PM by Vert Malmsjö

# re: Writing a game using Managed DirectX.. The Contest..

Yas, a contest would be cool, but you wont giving away any cars or anything to the winner, right?!?!...so I think it should possible for rest of the world to enter, I would personally enter just for fun and to be credited any glory that goes with it...and sweden has has quite many game-programmers that I know of...
Wednesday, November 03, 2004 4:28 AM by Cyberdigitus

# re: Writing a game using Managed DirectX.. The Contest..

Sounds interesting. I'm not a us resident though, so...

Would the contest allow the use of library's / engine's like the wonderful open source Axiom (a c# port of Ogre) or would it only be for pure dx stuff?
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