What first game did you program, and did it make you a better developer?

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What first game did you program?

Name your game, the OS and language, and even a Website URL to get your game. Old DOS Games and Flash Games with ActionScript are allowed. Game kits are allowed, too.

...and did it make you a better developer?

Programming games can be addicting, and it will bring out the best in us as we create our first game. What lessons did you learn form most?

Algorithm and/or AI's?
Graphics?
User Interface?
File Formats and Data Storage?
Project and Time Management?

Can you say that because you practiced programming by creating this game, you became more immersed with the programming language you used and helped you become a better developer?

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