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How long does it take to create a fully working game?

Im interested in having ago myself but im unsure where to start

How much did the website cost to publish?

Why can't i sign in with my username and password?

When i go to download something, download does not begin!!

Can your games/gamemaker/darkbasic be used on other operating systems aswell as Windows?

What types of browsers can your website be viewed on?

I have a question which is not listed, what do i do?


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How long does it take to create a fully working game?

To Create a Fully working title it takes roughtly as follows:

- A few weeks for something basic
- A few years for a major project
- Updates depending on the depth can take 1day - several months, maybe even a year


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Im interested in having ago at creating myself but im unsure where to start

All Depends on how much programming knowledge you have, i have outlined whats best below:

FOR GAMES CREATION
- If you currently have no programming knowledge use GameMaker....Available Here
- If you have some programming knowledge but not confident enough use gamemaker and register
- If you want to create 3D games then use DarkBasic pro rather than the normal version. ....Available Here
- If you have alot of programming knowledge use a program like Microsoft C++, or Borland C++ for real professional programmers (expert users only really).
FOR WEBSITE CREATION
As for website creation its very simple to pick up, my advise is ditch the picso, geocities, freewebs etc. and code properly, (but using these for the server side of things is ok :-D). I always say its best to code and not use these template tools lurking around. The reaason is they make you design the site how they want it to look, not how you want it to look, also there limited!!
By viewing the following link. It explains how to create a website using html, so simple and easy to follow....... it even shows you have to open notepad to begin....... Hehe need i say more ;-). ....Available Here


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How much did the website cost to publish?

The website cost £60 to publish/per year
These 2 were the cheapest suppliers for what i found but you can buy the actual domain itself for cheap.
One hosting address is http://order.1and1.co.uk
I picked the hosting following link as it was best for my needs
http://www.domain-website-hosting.com


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Why can't i sign in with my username and password?

This website only handles log in's for private administrator use, this is the reason why you cannot sign in at the current time. If you have administrative rights then let me know of any problems :)
The plan is a forum in future development and possibly a private section also.


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I go to download something and download does not begin, why is this?

This could be due to many things, possible server problems, i have not currently got the file available on the website server or i have typed the file name wrong in the link.(<----programming error surely not :D)
If this happens then use the feedback form and let me know :-D.


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Can your Games/GameMaker/DarkBasic be used on other Operating Systems aswell as Windows?

My games is a yes and no, the gamemaker ones are strictly windows operating system only since they tend to use directx.
As for DarkBasic check out there website(click the link on the right to view DB site One way around it would be to duel boot with e.g. Linux and Windows


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What types of browsers can your website be viewed on?

I currently use Internet Explorer or firefox and its been tested on BTYahoo browser in past.
On mozilla Firefox some elements show different or out of place(abit wonkey donkey), but the good news at least is it works(just lol).
All i can say is if you can read this it works!!!!!!:-D


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I have a question which isnt listed, what do i do?

Either you can use the feedback page to send me your feedback or e-mail me.
The e-mail address is Sharkadder@hotmail.com or you can send one to the sites e-mail at admin@sharkadder.com
I mainly use the hotmail address though.


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