What to do with a Source Code

[wallpainter08]

Just wondering....

I downloaded the source code and I have C++.  What am I able to do with the source code?  Like am I able to change the game and if so how to I make that part of the game.

[S8NSSON]

http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&=&q=c%2B%2B+books&btnG=Google+Search

http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&=&q=game+design&btnG=Google+Search

[wallpainter08]

Thanks for the links they will help me alot.

[ViciouZ]

You are able to modify the engine - this allows you to add and change features that affect graphical effects and sound handling but not physics or gameplay. However, if you use a modified client to play online you will be banned.

[wallpainter08]

ahhh thanks for telling me ViciouZ because that was what I was wondering if I could do.  Then what can i used a modfifed client for.

[KnacK]

Testing on your local lan that ISNT CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET

[Zorchenhimer]

For everyday users, absolutely nothing.  You can, however, run a modified server.

[ViciouZ]

You can make graphical improvements, test them, refine them, then if they are of any use, don't horrendously rape resources and look pretty enough, send a patch file to jits so he can include them in the next build. But I doubt you'll be doing that any time soon.

[XtremeBain]

For everyday users, absolutely nothing.  You can, however, run a modified server.

That's not a "modified server", it's a genuine game proxy mod.  It's running on a fresh install of Build 23.. paintball2 and gamei386.so untouched.

[Zorchenhimer]

I stand corrected.