Question
How do I activate powers in Zenfar?
Answer
Many Alter Egos can activate powers: healing,
protection, FluxBall, and more. To use them
Select the Alter Ego that will be using a power.
Right click on the target of the power (which could
be the same Alter Ego you just selected).
Move down over the menus and select the power you
want to use, then left click on it.
If you do not see the Flux or Essence menu your
character does not have powers. COZ Guards do not
have power for instance.
Question
Visual Basic or C++?
Answer
C++ and Direct X are the way to go. Visual C++ standard edition is available for a reasonable price and books like
Game Programming for Dummies can get you started. Or if you already have some C/C++ knowledge and you are looking for game programming help only check out
Tricks of the Windows Game Programming Gurus. If Real-Time Strategy is you thing also take a look at:
Real-Time Strategy Game Programming Using MS Directx 6.0. If you are an MFC addict (you need a quick prototype) take a look at
High Performance Windows Graphics Programming, not a bad place to start.
Question
Can I be an elf wizard in Zenfar?
Answer
No. But there are many new "races" to to discover (Throks and Prizms to name a few) and
many unique "orders" for your alter ego to be a part of.
Question
I'd like to realize a small application with Direct3D and c++ Builder: displaying a .x file in a form (c++ Builder's form). How can I do it in retained mode?
Answer
Trying to combine various controls with DirectX can be cumbersome at times. I know that when I tried mixing DirectX with ActiveX it wasn't the easiest thing in the world to do. Some times compiler issue can cause most of the trouble, make sure you are using the latest version of C++ Builder or try using Visual C++.
One book that can help is
The Awesome Power of DirectX/Direct3D, this book contains alot of retained mode examples.
Question
I am mailing you concerning game development, and the work you do within Dynamic Adventures. My most time consuming habit is making computer music. I was wondering if you had a job for me, or if you please could tell me about some smart moves in order to get into the business of multimedia development.
Answer
Go ahead and send us some samples of your work and will see what we can do. Also check out
Game Developer's Marketplace, for tips on getting into the business. Now if we just had more of these emails from 3D artists.
