I would suggest you read these through. If they don't make sense the first time, read them again. They're great tutorials.
http://www.blitzcoder.com/cgi-bin/articles/show_article.pl?f=gamekrylar10192000.html
http://www.blitzcoder.com/cgi-bin/articles/show_article.pl?f=mutteringgoblin09232002232208.html
Apologies for the BlitzCoder links but I'm one of the "scags" who likes it over there. It's true that the discussions are not always as advanced as they are over here, but I find the atmosphere much nicer, and there's a lot less namecalling, bitching and jealousy.
You'll find some other great tutorials over there which might be of interest to you as a newcomer to Blitz. I highly recommend Krylar's tutorials, as his writing style is clear and precise without being patronising.
http://www.blitzcoder.com/cgi-bin/articles/show_article.pl?f=gamekrylar10192000.html
http://www.blitzcoder.com/cgi-bin/articles/show_article.pl?f=mutteringgoblin09232002232208.html
Apologies for the BlitzCoder links but I'm one of the "scags" who likes it over there. It's true that the discussions are not always as advanced as they are over here, but I find the atmosphere much nicer, and there's a lot less namecalling, bitching and jealousy.
You'll find some other great tutorials over there which might be of interest to you as a newcomer to Blitz. I highly recommend Krylar's tutorials, as his writing style is clear and precise without being patronising.