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- Platform: Windows 95 / 98 / 2000 / Me / XP
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After two years in development, DarkBasic Professional is set to change the world of "bedroom coding" with its overhauled Graphical User Interface (GUI), expanded command sets and enhanced options.
Anyone with the slightest interest in games creation will have heard of DarkBasic. With its huge online community, it has become the defacto application for home-grown games creators. This latest incarnation, DarkBasic Professional has been built from scratch and isn't just an update. It improves on an already top product with a whole new set of commands, an overhauled GUI and more features than you can shake a joystick at.
If you've used the original DarkBasic, then you'll already be familiar with the Command Line Interface and Debug windows, which makes it very easy to test your code as you build and run it. New users may be a bit daunted with having to enter in loads of lines of text in order to create a game. But that's the nature of this beast and worthy of the time you invest in it. Tutorials are included with the software, and this is the best place to start if you're new to programming. There is a really in-depth tutorial on creating an FPS game from scratch, and the tutorial takes you through the process in easy to digest chunks. Examples of all the command sets are included so you can instantly see how a piece of code works. DarkBasic Professional features over 1000 commands, and also includes support for multiplayer LAN and Internet games.
Creating your own game from scratch requires more than just this piece of software, it needs above all planning. Add to that graphics, sounds, and sundry bits of code--all of which is included on the CD, and you're on your way. The thought of actually using basic command lines to create a game may be too much for some people, but its well worth sticking with, and there is a whole online community out there ready and willing to help if you get stuck.
If you're interested in creating your own computer games, and you don't fancy spending the next few years learning C++, then DarkBasic Professional is the "must have" application. Its tutorials are very easy to work with and the reference manual is a god-send. Spend long enough with it and you'll be able to create some pretty amazing work. --Martin Snelling
Manufacturer's Description
An extensive command set, which automatically operates key functions means that the inputting of lines and lines of code is eradicated meaning completion of a game can be simple and quick. Put simply DarkBASIC PRO has been devised to make a coders life a lot easier. It is a guaranteed ticket to freedom to express ideas allowing you to enjoy the fun elements of programming whilst DarkBASIC Pro manages the boring part. Windows Editor Compiler Integrated Debugger Designed for DirectX 8.1 Lightening Fast 2D sprites Fast collision Multiplayer Fully XP compliant Compiled exe files 100% Machine code Encrypts and compresses Icon control of exes
Core 3D technologies such as Binary Space Partitioning (BSP) Rendering, Bump Mapping, Particles and Multi-texturing are all a walk in the park with DarkBASIC Pro. All code is compiled into 100% code, which guarantees that the visual delivery is of outstanding quality! This is possible, because DarkBASIC Pro supports the most up-to-date DirectX features from the latest graphics hardware. Those familiar with DarkBASIC, will love DarkBASIC Professional. The developers have taken a really proactive approach by inviting and encouraging suggestion and comment from users of DarkBASIC resulting in many improvements and additions being incorporated to make this a really spectacular package.
A few commands are all that’s needed to create cool pixel and vertex shader effects or to project an MPEG movie onto the surface of a 3D object - at last you’re free to get your ideas moving fast. Improvements include a fully featured Windows editor and joy of all joys, a powerful debugger. For the hardcore coder DarkBASIC Pro truly delivers – as you can even expand it by adding your own DLLs into the plug-ins directory. DarkBASIC Pro is suitable for programmers of all levels.
Key Features
3D Engine:
Binary Space Partitioning, Constructive Solid Geometry, Nodetree optimisations , Bump Mapping, Light mapping, Cubic Mapping, Multitexturing, Bone and Limb Animations, Pixel and Vertex shaders, Lights, Terrain & Matrices, Vector and Matrix manipulation, Real Time Shadows, True reflections, Multiple Cameras and Particles.
Formats supported:
3D: X, 3DS, MD2, MD3, MDL, BSP
2D: BMP, DDs, JPEG, TGA, PNG, DIB
Sound: WAV, AIFF, AU, SND
Music: MP3, MIDI, SGT
Video: DVD, AVI, MPEG, Indeo, Cinepak, QuickTime, V2, MJPG
Data Types:
Boolean, Integer, Float, Byte, Word, DWord,
Double Integer, Double Float, Constants, Strings Types, Functions
Unified Arrays (link lists, queues, stacks)
Numeric bases - Decimal, binary, hexadecimal, octal
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
42 of 44 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. R. Hamper
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Or is it? I been wanting to make my own game from the age of 12 (now 22),designing title screens and character bios on paper with friends,designing cars and tracks, and what ever else you wanted to do. Sound likeyou? if so, get hold of DB/pro, this software will give you the power todo just that, keep those ideas in your head and make them yourself.
Now what you have to remember with Dark BASIC (Beginners All-purposeSymbolic Instruction Code) / PRO is that it is a full Programming Languagewhich you have to LEARN! If you think that you can make a game with thisin one weekend think again (although it is possible to make a little gamein a weekend, just nothing worth shouting about) - If you want somethinglike that look for 3D Gamemaker made by Dark BASIC
I have been using the Classic version of this, and I am now upgrading dueto the advance features this offers. I am currently making a 2D game usingthe classic version. But you can of course use it to make 3D games.
What you also got to remember is that DB/Pro isn't restricted to justmaking games, you can make any type of software with this erm software,and what is great about this, is that once you bought the initial package,you can sell any games you make with it, without paying any royalty feesto the makers, how cool is that.
This software is brilliant, and you don't need to know any previousprogramming language (although it is probably good if you do), all youneed is a basic grasp of maths (GCSE level is all you need - if that!) DBis so easy to pick up and learn that there are even 11 year old kids thatpick this up and make 3D games with it! you don't believe me, well whatabout this, this is how you make a cube and texture it:
load image "filename.bmp",(image number)
make object cube (object number),(object size)
texture object (object number),(image number)
that is it! that will make a cube (not position it but it will be on thescreen) and texture it (of course the "filename.bmp" has to be a validimage). Is that too complex?
The help system is amazing, you can find what you want fast and it givesyou the commands and how to set it out. it is soo easy, I picked it up indays and I ain't the brightest person in the world!
Like I said this is a full programming language, you are not going to makea decent game in a day. but if your serious about making a game and don'twant to learn C++ / Direct X then this is the software for you. True youhave to create your own 3D models and 2D sprites but doesn't every gamedevelopment company? DB/Pro comes with royalty freeanimations/textures/images/3D models/music that you can use.
Almost professional game making couldn't be any more BASIC.
Now what you have to remember with Dark BASIC (Beginners All-purposeSymbolic Instruction Code) / PRO is that it is a full Programming Languagewhich you have to LEARN! If you think that you can make a game with thisin one weekend think again (although it is possible to make a little gamein a weekend, just nothing worth shouting about) - If you want somethinglike that look for 3D Gamemaker made by Dark BASIC
I have been using the Classic version of this, and I am now upgrading dueto the advance features this offers. I am currently making a 2D game usingthe classic version. But you can of course use it to make 3D games.
What you also got to remember is that DB/Pro isn't restricted to justmaking games, you can make any type of software with this erm software,and what is great about this, is that once you bought the initial package,you can sell any games you make with it, without paying any royalty feesto the makers, how cool is that.
This software is brilliant, and you don't need to know any previousprogramming language (although it is probably good if you do), all youneed is a basic grasp of maths (GCSE level is all you need - if that!) DBis so easy to pick up and learn that there are even 11 year old kids thatpick this up and make 3D games with it! you don't believe me, well whatabout this, this is how you make a cube and texture it:
load image "filename.bmp",(image number)
make object cube (object number),(object size)
texture object (object number),(image number)
that is it! that will make a cube (not position it but it will be on thescreen) and texture it (of course the "filename.bmp" has to be a validimage). Is that too complex?
The help system is amazing, you can find what you want fast and it givesyou the commands and how to set it out. it is soo easy, I picked it up indays and I ain't the brightest person in the world!
Like I said this is a full programming language, you are not going to makea decent game in a day. but if your serious about making a game and don'twant to learn C++ / Direct X then this is the software for you. True youhave to create your own 3D models and 2D sprites but doesn't every gamedevelopment company? DB/Pro comes with royalty freeanimations/textures/images/3D models/music that you can use.
Almost professional game making couldn't be any more BASIC.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By A. Wain
I would think very thoroughly before you buy this developement tool, I have tryed both packages (Dark Basic standard and the above product).
I would not recommend either of these to the newby programmer as, firstly the standard eddition has a DARK AND SCARY interface(hence the name), and secondley for a beginner you would have to write endless amounts of code just to perform a simple task like opening and using a map with textures, etc. > Even when you have loaded the map, when it comes to making the final exe there are always errors that were not present during debug, eg the character falling through the map and ending up on the backdrop, Oops!
DB Profesional is round about the same apart from the interface is more approchable and pretty to the newcomer, while under-neaf this cute and cuddly exterior lies bugs that the software developers are still trying to iron out. The language is also very restricting, meaning you will have to learn pages about data types, arrays, dwords, complex math and all just to draw a map to the screen; You may find Blitz 3D has allot more to offer the beginner in the language department, for e.g. the language uses a an easy to master Basic to C hybrid which cleans up all those messy 'goto sub', 'for x=1 to y.....next x'. And the product contains many examples you can learn from, or add to your own project.
On the good side the website for DB Pro has many resources available including regular updates, fixs (although I have downloaded many of these), modelling software, etc.
I would recommend this product to any previous expert programmer as the special effects it boasts may be of use to someone with more experience in this field, or possible for use in the industry...possibley... So that's why I had to give it 4 stars, it's just the ease of use that lets this product down, but the resources are there, the features are there, and if you are experienced enough then I'm sure you will get far with this RAD Tool.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Darkbasic professional is an amazing programming language and can expand alot!
If theres a command you need and you know how to make DLL's in C++ then all you have to do is program then in C++ and place them in a folder and you can use it just like it was part of the Syntax!
Get it! and you honestly will never look back
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
good language, easy to use
I've been using DarkBasic for many years, Its a good language for people who have never programmed before as it makes it as simple as possible, there are also many add-ons you can... Read more
Published on 30 Dec 2008 by Michael Mihalyfi
2.0 out of 5 stars
No progress on bugs.
I spent 2-3 years developing a flexible and reusable program that allowed me to create my own FPS. It is a good system and has some advantages. Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2008 by Demon
2.0 out of 5 stars
A big let down
TGC rely on the community to fix their problems for them through third party libs and applications etc... Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2007 by Mr. D. R. Lingwood
5.0 out of 5 stars
AMAZING
This program is easy to understand. If you don't understand a command (I saw in a review someone said they couldn't understand a command), highlight the command and go to command... Read more
Published on 5 April 2007 by Ms. S. Tahir
4.0 out of 5 stars
No internet connection?
I have Dark Basic Pro and it is a great language both for beginners and experienced programmers. It gives you the power of Directx technology without all the hassle of C++ and... Read more
Published on 24 April 2006 by Musty
1.0 out of 5 stars
Don't waste your money
When I first ordered Darkbasic Pro, I was excited. Their forum Code Snippets sections excited me, but when I started actually trying to make a game, I discovered that most of the... Read more
Published on 1 April 2006 by Fred
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good people
I too bought this without realising an internet connection would be needed to activate it. However I contacted them and they were really helpful. Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2006 by Andy K
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
i am a 14yr old and i have been creating simple 2d games and sd models on the computer and when i saw this i thought at last i can make my own 3d games and it didn't disapoint. Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2005 by S. M. Clarke
1.0 out of 5 stars
Avoid disappointment
To anyone thinking of purchasing this item -MAKE SURE YOU HAVE AN INTERNET CONNECTION BEFORE BUYING IT. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2005
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good for beginners & great value, but flawed
DarkBASIC Professional is an ideal package for beginners, as it massively simplifies the process of creating 3d games. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2003
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