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[SpleenBeGone]

something rather simple graphically, similar to this really: http://nerdforum.org...ple-smash-crew/
Lets say it's going to be an RPG with a Final Fantasy style turn based combat system, along with a skill system and items.

Now at one point I was almost fluent enough in javascript to actually call myself a programmer, and I'm under the impression that it's now possible to build simpler games that are browser based through html5/javascript. Would it be realistic to build a game of this sort in this style, using a database for saves, or would it be more realistic to learn java and go that route?

All just hypothetical questions of course.

Edit - Also, I know there are libraries and engines like jMonkey for java, is there anything similar for js/html5?

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Inb4 Wolfie calls LOSK shens.

[SpleenBeGone]

If I do build a game, I'd like for it to be more...um...not a joke? is there a word for that?

I'm not even sure I will, just tossing around ideas in my head while I'm bored.

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Srs bidness.

You're bored all the time. >.>

I wish you good luck tho as I cannot impart anything else of relevance into this conversation.

Titty sprinkles.

[SpleenBeGone]

Yeah, the idea is to give me something to do while I'm bored. >.>


Thank you.

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You're welcome.

[wingn]

Rpgmaker vx does not have java script but there is little coding involved with events it's easy and turn based fighting. if you do make a game I'll play test. Last but not least you should really get that spleen checked out I'm positive that's not healthy

[Wolf]

Rpgmaker vx does not have java script but there is little coding involved with events it's easy and turn based fighting. if you do make a game I'll play test. Last but not least you should really get that spleen checked out I'm positive that's not healthy

He's looking to make a site based game, not an installed/run game

also, RPGMaker is just a frontend for a rather shitty Ruby engine

[SpleenBeGone]

As wolf said, I'm learning more towards something that can be played in a browser, if done at all.

And my spleen is fine.

[Wolf]

You wanna just make something with html5 and css3?

[SpleenBeGone]

That'd be pretty epic. >.>
Nerd forum browser quest.

[Wolf]

It wouldnt be hard...

well I take that back

It's not impossible, so that's good motivation

I finished downloading my giant collection of HTML5 books last night, I'll probably throw down on them tomorrow

[SpleenBeGone]

Let me know how the learning is going.

[Wolf]

So I thought, for some odd reason, I wouldn't need to learn Javascript

I was very wrong, and have now added javascript into the giant list of things I need to shove in my brain

One game dev book was literally telling me to buy Impact [a javascript game engine that also works for iOS] by page 5... the rest of the book was the pros of using Impact, and how to use it... I would call it a huge waste, but I might end up using it one day, so *shrug*

and apparently, html5 and css are just going to be the structure and presentation, with the actual game, engine, and mechanics happening in java

*finger pyramid*

*eye squint*

hrmmmmmm

Back to my books

[SpleenBeGone]

Look into jmonkey, it's a free javascript engine thingy.

[Wolf]

o.o

aaaaand that solves that

well, I'm still going to learn java

because of reasons

although I'm iffy on HTML5 and CSS, now tho

it seemed like they just liked HTML5 for it's canvas tag, and CSS cuz it's pretty

there was something about making java run better, but I would have to call shens

It's useful for web pages, tho

now the weighted decision... web pages or game?

<.>

[SpleenBeGone]

Game? >.>

[Wolf]

Game? >.>

idk... I kinda like money <.<

[SpleenBeGone]

Websites it is then.

[Wolf]

But, farmville proved that crappy social games can generate profit over time,

all I have to do is use metrics to tweak gameplay

And I fucking love metrics >_>;;

GAME IT IS!