Homebrew Homebrew development for newbs?

RingComics · Dec 16, 2019

So I've decided I want to offer my skills as a programmer to port some games over to the 3DS, a challenge I've never taken up before. What's the process for porting over a game written in C++ with native gamepad support? I have a rough game plan but I'd appreciate some advice. The game I'm planning to port is TES: Morrowind using OpenMW.
-Convert code so it works on 3DS
-Get OpenMW to start.
-Map 3DS buttons to gamepad
-Get Morrowind to start to menu
-Graphics, sound, and resolution fixes
-Optimizations for frame rates and loading times

The 3DS is more powerful than the computer I used to run Morrowind back in 2002, so I'm confident in the 3DS's ability to run the game (at least on an N3DS). I realize this is a rather large undertaking, but I want to at least give it a shot. Any advice would be appreciated.

godreborn · Dec 16, 2019

my suggestion is to try adding features or messing around with an app or game that has its source code available. that will at least give you some idea.

RingComics · Dec 16, 2019

godreborn said:
my suggestion is to try adding features or messing around with an app or game that has its source code available. that will at least give you some idea.

Good idea. Any suggestions for a good homebrew to look at?

godreborn · Dec 16, 2019

I'm not sure. I don't really play or read up on things for the 3ds. it is probably the device, gaming-wise, that I know the least about.

godreborn · Dec 16, 2019

you may also try devkit pro. it contains libraries for a number of systems. I think the 3ds is one of them.

edit: I just found something that might be helpful: https://3dbrew.org/wiki/Setting_up_Development_Environment

RingComics · Dec 16, 2019

godreborn said:
you may also try devkit pro. it contains libraries for a number of systems. I think the 3ds is one of them.

edit: I just found something that might be helpful: LINK REMOVED

Yup! I got this stuff, currently looking through all of the example code.

godreborn · Dec 16, 2019

btw, I'm digging that avatar. is that a siberian husky?

vibrantic22 · Dec 16, 2019

RingComics said:
Good idea. Any suggestions for a good homebrew to look at?

Personally, I think we could really use some rougelike games ported to the 3DS, specifically ones like NetHack and it's derivatives

Deleted User · Dec 16, 2019

RingComics said:
So I've decided I want to offer my skills as a programmer to port some games over to the 3DS, a challenge I've never taken up before. What's the process for porting over a game written in C++ with native gamepad support? I have a rough game plan but I'd appreciate some advice. The game I'm planning to port is TES: Morrowind using OpenMW.
-Convert code so it works on 3DS
-Get OpenMW to start.
-Map 3DS buttons to gamepad
-Get Morrowind to start to menu
-Graphics, sound, and resolution fixes
-Optimizations for frame rates and loading times

The 3DS is more powerful than the computer I used to run Morrowind back in 2002, so I'm confident in the 3DS's ability to run the game (at least on an N3DS). I realize this is a rather large undertaking, but I want to at least give it a shot. Any advice would be appreciated.

I am a newb at 3ds homebrew but I may be able to help you with some of your questions

RingComics · Dec 18, 2019

godreborn said:
btw, I'm digging that avatar. is that a siberian husky?

Thanks! Thats actually my Shiba Inu, Mashu! Shes very happy to be here.

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