Cheat Engine

407 · Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 3:19 am Post subject: Beginner hacking

What language do you guys recommend to learn, code (specifically memory editors'), and understand to hack games?

hcavolsdsadgadsg · Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 5:16 am Post subject:

do the cheat engine tutorial

if you understand that clearly, then you're already way ahead on knowing what you're doing.

putting that stuff into practice code wise is trivial if you actually understand it, since you're just learning the syntax, not fumbling around in the dark like a dope.

kitterz · Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2010 6:48 pm Post subject:

Yea, learning how to use CE would be a good start. Learn the assembly too.

Sneak · Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2010 7:20 pm Post subject:

You have no idea how often this has been asked.

CE --> ASM --> C++

407 · Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 2:28 am Post subject:

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Noz3001 · Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 2:06 pm Post subject:

C, not C++

Polynomial · Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 3:21 pm Post subject:

I think C++ would be better than C for a beginner. It takes care of a lot of the more tricky parts and shows you results faster, which is always nice when you're learning. What's more is that when you've got pretty good at C++ you can easily move to C later if you want to.

Sneak · Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 8:21 pm Post subject:

Polynomial · Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 8:42 pm Post subject:

I disagree. I think that high level concepts like variables, structs, loops, decision making, exception handling, etc. should be learned before moving to a lower level language. Trying to work with ASM before you appreciate program flow and variables can make it quite difficult to understand.

I think that a language such as ASM that doesn't show quick results would put off a new programmer. Something like C or C++ would allow for the person to work with a powerful cross-platform language that provides quick results and a basis on which to learn many other languages.

I'm not saying don't learn ASM. It's a great language and it's really important if you want to hack games, but if you're a beginner at programming it's not the best place to start.

Sneak · Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 8:48 pm Post subject:

I thought about that too, but he wants to understand to hack games. CE And ASM fulfill his request. C++ is just implementing it (sort of)

Slugsnack · Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 8:56 am Post subject:

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Finnagon · Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 9:15 pm Post subject:

I started on Java to be honest because Sun Microsystems do nice tutorials.
Furthermore and it's object orientated.

Python is also recommended but it's more of a scripting language than an actual programming one. It's still pretty fun and pretty powerful.

Used in "Steam" applications such as Half Life 2, Counter Strike:Source
is the scripting language LUA which is also pretty easy to pick up.

If you want to program Games, Standalone Applications and the like the recommended (but most complex) would be C and C++.

And I believe for Machine level coding such as software that interfaces with hardware (i.e. Drivers) ASM Assembly would suit your needs though it has been brought to my attention that most drivers now are made in C and ASM is kinda obsolete...

Still whatever is comfortable but it's not all about the language, Binary and Hex are fun things to learn, you get into a deep level of understanding it will help you across any programming language.

Anyway there's my random post for the day.

Respect!

1929394839292057839194958 · Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 12:22 am Post subject: