squirrel4123

So I have to make a game in VB as a final for a programming class I am taking. I already have almost all of the code done, but there is just one problem I have. I am using a timer to have objects at random appear in a random y position each time. I create a new picturebox each time through code. I already have all this coded, so don't worry. My question is on making it move. I know the syntax and all that stuff and how to move it to a location, but how do I make it move there in a timer? I have the syntax down for like moving the arrow keys and stuff, which works, but I don't know how to do it in a timer. I've tried loops and other things, but it doesn't do anything and usually just stalls the program or freezes it. Any ideas? Thanks so much, it would be great if you supplied some code, but it's fine if you think you are helping me with homework too much. Again, I'm not asking you to create the whole program, just that small syntax. Thanks

gamecodingguide

I would use just one picture box or form as the canvas for drawing your game. Then use the graphics class to create and move images. That would be a much more efficient way.

Watch these three videos I even included a download for the sample projects if you would like to try them. In the last video I made a simple card game where you try and guess the correct number. The whole thing is maybe like 50 lines of code.

- Enjoy !

part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbRf6LHy1NQ

part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwGHlysMK_4

part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAqd50sfMhU

You can download the sample projects here.
http://www.firstdaygaming.com/downloads/VBguide.zip