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  1. SputnicK

    Learning C (Game Programming) Progress Thread

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    Update Thread 2/20-2/27/19: I'm trying a new format: Less text and more content. Here is what I accomplished this week: I watched 5 videos of AfterWind's tutorial series on C. This series is high quality and makes things much easier to understand, highly recommend it. I followed this tutorial...
  2. SputnicK

    Learning C (Game Programming) Progress Thread

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    Before I get into the update for this week I want to respond to the comments: That's quite an impressive journey! It absolutely does not sound like bragging by the way, just describing your path to where you are now. It seems to me that understanding how things work is a huge motivator for you...
  3. SputnicK

    Learning C (Game Programming) Progress Thread

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    I am not interested in making money any time in the near future. My main objective is to increase my competence and ability in making games. I think if I spend a significant period of time creating in pure C the foundations will transfer over nicely to C# in Unity 2D. Then I will think about...
  4. SputnicK

    Learning C (Game Programming) Progress Thread

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    Update week 2/6/19-2/13/19 (WK3): I took @404profound's advice this week and am now focusing more on "fundamentals" of C. I followed a 4.5 hour tutorial series covering the C language, some of which was review but it also covered a significant amount of material. It was a great beginner guide...
  5. SputnicK

    Learning C (Game Programming) Progress Thread

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    You are so right, being inconsistent is absolutely a problem for me. I go a few days at a time where I don't program and then have to make up for it on the back-end. I suppose I should make it a daily ritual, perhaps first thing in the morning. I know programming is the kind of activity that...
  6. SputnicK

    Learning C (Game Programming) Progress Thread

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    I definitely am missing some of the fundamentals, at least when it comes to memory management. IDK what to do besides follow some very basic tutorials or purchase a book. Any ideas? I was thinking that messing with code might be a good idea to get a better idea of the language, but perhaps that...
  7. SputnicK

    Learning C (Game Programming) Progress Thread

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    Update Thread 1/30/19-2/6/19: I have been struggling to no end. The lecture series I have been following is starting to go over my head. And I am not doing so well on my first project in C. In more detail below: 1) I watched lecture 5, and 6 of the Stanford lecture series. The professor is...
  8. SputnicK

    Learning C (Game Programming) Progress Thread

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    Update Thread 1/23/19-1/30/19 (WK1): Back with my first update! I am sorry I have not responded to everyone, I sincerely appreciate all the feedback. It has been very valuable to me, all of it. As I said in my earlier post, I have decided to focus on learning C as I believe that it teaches...
  9. SputnicK

    Learning C (Game Programming) Progress Thread

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    I have decided to follow your advice here since I believe the reasoning is solid. I just watched a 45-minute video explaining why in most instances Object-Oriented Programming is bad and I came away pretty damn convinced. It is obvious to me now that programming in higher-level languages such as...
  10. SputnicK

    Learning C (Game Programming) Progress Thread

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    I agree with you 100%. In no way is Java ideal for game engines, as prior experiences has confirmed this to me firsthand. The only reason I picked the language is because I am the most familiar with it and have a sort of emotional attachment to it. It helps that I have numerous projects I can...
  11. SputnicK

    Learning C (Game Programming) Progress Thread

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    Both? I know that is a cop-out answer. I actually took a college course on creating interactive levels in Unity 3D and it is definitely a powerful engine, I assume likewise for 2D. I suppose the primary reason I favor a programming language over an engine is that I like to have complete control...
  12. SputnicK

    Learning C (Game Programming) Progress Thread

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    Introduction: Hello Fastlane Forum! I am a 19 year who is pursuing a CS degree in college with a particularly interest in game development. As I am a terrible procrastinator, and have read that accountability systems increase the odds of success by 95%, I thought I would start this progress...
  13. SputnicK

    Motivation & Does The Early Bird Catch The Worm?

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    I wake up 6AM every morning, not because of discipline but because I'm naturally a early-riser. There's nothing wrong with sleeping in later if that's what works for you IMO. What I find however is that I rarely accomplish anything worthwhile after 10PM.
  14. SputnicK

    What is wrong with me? Why are business ideas hard to come up with?

    IDEA MINDSET 
    Thanks for the heads up Walter, I will take a look through your thread. I am new to this process so I am still learning the basics of selling online while mitigating potential risk. If this way of importing is frowned upon on this forum, I am sure there is a solid reason behind it.
  15. SputnicK

    What is wrong with me? Why are business ideas hard to come up with?

    IDEA MINDSET 
    I am considering importing items from "Alibaba" (a website that hosts Chinese retailers) and reselling on Amazon. I have not yet decided on the product, although I have a few ideas in mind. Here's a guide I've been following if you're interested.
  16. SputnicK

    I've Read UNSCRIPTED!

    GOLD! HOT! 
    I've read Unscripted! I love the depth this book goes into on how to become a successful entrepreneur. It outlines the commandments of a Fastlane business: control, entry, need, and time. I think the idea of money as "value-vouchers" was particularly powerful. This is definitely a book I will...
  17. SputnicK

    What do you do when you have no ideas

    HOT! IDEA 
    Hey @Fab89! I am in the same boat right now. I have plenty of motivation but have not yet developed a clear action plan for how to translate it into value for others. Here are few ideas I wrote down: 1. Sell stuff on eBay 2. Provide a service online for a fee 3. Provide a service IRL 4. Sell a...
  18. SputnicK

    I've Read The Millionaire Fastlane!

    GOLD! HOT! 
    I just finished The Millionaire Fastlane! I am so pumped to start living my life in a way that reflects the value I want to bring to the world.
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