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[Vineheart01]

Hello, i'm new to these forums and to programming. I already know something about computers (tho most of it being hardware), but i know next to nothing about codings.

As a hobby i want to know how to program so i can make my own games (not talking about those webbrowser games either, tho i know i'd be doing those at some point). My only issue is i have no idea which language i need to start out with and what books are worth buying to learn it.
I've already done a little research but everything i have found doesnt help me in decide which one to go for. And obviously, there are tons of books out there, i just cant tell which are worth it for beginners.

Reasons?
I am military, and i deploy alot. As a result i am stuck with crappy internet (like right now) and unless i deploy to one location in particular, without my console games too. That leaves me to my laptop. I figured it would be awesome to know how to make my own games, since i'd have nothing else to do.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[WingedPanther]

Making games is a LONG path. You may want to try Java, Lazarus, or a .NET language as your fastest route to graphics. Which book to get depends a LOT on the language.

[Vineheart01]

i'd probably do Java then since i already know atleast the general idea of it.
I know its a long and tedious path, but like i said i get a ton of free time because when im not on duty, i just sit on my butt all day wishing i had something to do.
Know any good downloadable/printed java script books?

[WingedPanther]

No guarantees of quality, but here's a bunch: Free Java Books, Free Java eBooks, Java book in pdf, Java tutorial