Game Development

[Rokonader]

Me and a friend of mine are having a dicsussion (argument really) about what is best to make a game using.
He says making his own engine, and using Dark Basic Pro. I say using the hl2 engine cause incredibly awesome stuff can be made using it. EG Insurgency or Rock 24.
What do you think? (This is for a non hl2 related game, with custom models ect.)
PS: This isn't some argument about two losers being nerds. We both have experiance in our fields, so please take that in mind.)

 

[Jason]

I think making your own engine sounds better but will take a lot more hard work and dedication.
The source engine is really cool and free so I guess it all depends on what you guys agree on so you can start working on the game. I would suggest you guys take the Insurgency source code and finish that bad boy if you guys got the skills. Do a search for the insurgency source code on here if you don't know what I'm talking about and good luck with your game!

 

[Darth]

I say the source engine

 

[kYuKi]

I've tried working with Dark Basic and its quite hectic to getting use to. In fact, I don't think I ever will get use to it preferably because I haven't taken the classes for it...