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What do game developers use to prevent modding of games that use JIT programming languages?

Before I explain, this is not a "What programming language should I use?" question. So, mods can be a major problem, you see I don't want to make a game someone could easily hack and win every round, ...
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Would it be inefficient to call LWJGL from C++?

I like LWJGL, but Java? Not so much. I recently found out a way to call Java methods from C++. But would this be inefficient? I mean, calling a C/C++ DLL from Java, just to be called back again into ...
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Making 2D Games [closed]

I am starting out on making my own games. I am very interested in making 2D side scrolling games, such as SNES/Mega Drive games and eventually I want to create my own Metroid/Cave Story inspired game. ...
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Using Win32 and OpenGL in game loop? [closed]

I'm making a Java game library (too many problems with the existing ones) and I'm building the win64 native right now. In the native I need to handle the window, OpenGL contexts, and advanced ...
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Checking game objective status in efficient way on each update call

I am creating a 2d mobile game where there are three levels. Each level has 20 objectives. This can increase in the future. Examples: Level 1 Current Objective: 2/20 Objective : Collect 1000 coins ...
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Which of these languages: Java, C++, or Python (Pygame) would be most effecient for a 2d rpg game? [closed]

I'm trying to create a 2d rpg game that could be comparable to Realm of Mad God, but would be singleplayer only. I would like to use Pygame but I heard that 1.It's too slow, and 2)It would crash to ...
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Online MMO collision detection for players & walls

Let's assume the following: I have a server which stores the player's position (float x, float y, float z) Client sends the server it's updated position ever 250ms or so. Server has bounding boxes ...
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C++ Loading DLL Error [closed]

So I'm attempting to fix a OpenGL in Java problem by making a DLL in C++ and then call it from Java but I've ran into an issue. So I'm testing a basic DLL in C++ and I got this error: "error: ...
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Writing a server for a multiplayer game

I've been looking on the internet, but I can't really find any good answers to all my questions.. I started to think about writing a little multiplayer game on my own and after thinking and thinking ...
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Is It More Efficient To Make Games In Languages I Like?

Is it more "efficient" to develop games with languages you're good with and like best rather then the "best" language? For example: I like C# (It's My First Language) and I'm really good at it and ...
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How to create a simple side scroller game [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: How to create games with scrolling? I'm still pretty new to game programming and any tutorial that I have worked with stuck to only games with the initial screen. I want ...
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Networking library compatible C++ and Java

There is any networking library like eNet compatible with Java and C++? 'm trying to find a way to communicate an Android game in Java with a C + + server, but I prefer to use a network library ...
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How do i choose what technology to use for a 2D game like Pokemon?

I apologize in advance for the wall of text about to come. I've had an idea for a game for a while now, and am stuck at step 1 of game development: Choosing a language/engine. I've read a whole ...
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Why is C/C++ preferred for game developers?

Some people say it offers more control to developers, but what is it precisely that can be controlled through C++ which can't be controlled using, for example, Java?
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How to draw a global day night curve

I see many applications which have world-clock map, and I would like to make my own to enhance some of my mobile apps. I wonder if anybody has any knowledge where to start, how to draw a curved shadow ...
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Is Java viable for serious game development?

Ever since I was a little kid, my dream has been to develop games. Well, now that I am older, more mature, and have some programming experience, I would like to start. However, I would like to turn ...
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basic Theory that we need to know before start learning game programming [closed]

Came from Java (and fairly C++) and I am very confident in my programming skill Now I'm about to move to something more interesting, game programming The thing is as I am new to this, I need to know ...
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How do I call glVertexPointer in Java?

I'm trying to convert the following code to Java: glVertexPointer( 3, GL_FLOAT, 0, &(mesh.m_PositionBuffer[0]) ); Where mesh::mPositionBuffer is std::vector<glm::vec3>; How would I make ...
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Android - Using opengles through java vs c++

Ive been reteaching myself opengl so I can make a game on android. However Ive been struggling with how to build objects and scenes in opengl using c/c++ and passing them through the jni to the ...
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How can I randomly generate arbitrary “rules” for a creative card game

My friends and I in school play this interesting card game, which we call 'the game without rules' (ironically, of course). The game is like this: in the beginning of a school year, we start with one ...
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Creating an Android Game using Java and c++

What's the best way to go about this? I've never coded using two languages before, let alone for an android phone
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Can I develop games for mobile platforms in C++?

I have a good grasp in C++ and C and have also experience developing AAA game using C++. Now, I'm shamelessly thinking to dive into mobile game development either in iOS or Android. Unfortunately, I ...
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Is it possible to use Java as a scripting language?

Is it possible to use Java as a scripting language for a C++ engine/game? I understand that you need to make a binding to the interpreter, but I haven't seen any around.
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OpenGL web game: C++ with Java vs pure Java? [closed]

I'm going to write browser online game, not MMO, but something like a lot of Flash game. But with OpenGL rendering, because Flash is using CPU for rendering. What are advantages of pure Java or c++ ...
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Passing an OpenGL texture ID loaded in NDK back to java

Is it possible to load a texture using the NDK, but pass the result back to use in java. I have used the code in the link above and it appears to load the png correctly and generates a texture ID ...
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Developing for Chrome App/Android?

I have been developing for win7 mobile (XNA/silverlight and will continue to do so, love everything about it) but I wanted to branch a few of my more polished games to google app store online, and ...
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Am I hurting myself by not knowing C++ for game design?

Right now, I feel I am strong in both Java a C#. (Not much of a leap from one to the other really). While I don't expect a game designer/programmer is an attainable goal early on in my career, This ...