2D Scrolling Platform Game

[barrin]

Hello, I'm just looking for some advice. First of all, I don't even know if its wise to use Delphi for this genre of game, but it's all I have to work with.

I'm just a little bit unsure how I should approach the whole graphics element of the project. Should I use certain components or just like a canvas encompassing the whole screen. Graphics have never been my strong point, but with a little shove in the right direction I'm sure I can figure it out.

Also, If anybody has any resources on sprites and/or collision detection, that would be useful too.

Thanks,
Pat

 

[whosrdaddy]

I use DelphiX.

here's a starter:

http://turbo.gamedev.net/delphix.asp

/Daddy

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[barrin]

Thanks for the reply.

I downloaded DelphiX, but unfortunately it doesn't appear to be compatible with my Delphi 2005. Is there any way around this besides downgrading?

 

[whosrdaddy]

download the D7 package from here.

you can recompile it under D2005.

http://maxxdelphisite.free.fr/delphix.htm

some more delphix resources

http://delphi.about.com/od/delphixdirectx/DelphiX_DirectX.htm

http://www.savagesoftware.com.au/delphi/articles/article1.html

I use DelphiX under D2006 without any problem...

Cheers,
Daddy

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