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?
So lets say I wanted to build a game
Started by SpleenBeGone, Apr 10 2012 06:42 AM
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Posted 10 April 2012 - 06:42 AM
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Posted 10 April 2012 - 02:23 PM
Inb4 Wolfie calls LOSK shens.
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Posted 10 April 2012 - 02:27 PM
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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Posted 10 April 2012 - 02:28 PM
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.
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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.
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Posted 10 April 2012 - 02:30 PM
Yeah, the idea is to give me something to do while I'm bored. >.>
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Posted 10 April 2012 - 02:34 PM
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Posted 10 June 2012 - 10:14 PM
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
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Posted 10 June 2012 - 10:24 PM
He's looking to make a site based game, not an installed/run gameRpgmaker 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
also, RPGMaker is just a frontend for a rather shitty Ruby engine
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Posted 11 June 2012 - 07:50 AM
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.
And my spleen is fine.
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Posted 11 June 2012 - 09:29 AM
You wanna just make something with html5 and css3?
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Posted 11 June 2012 - 11:24 AM
That'd be pretty epic. >.>
Nerd forum browser quest.
Nerd forum browser quest.
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Posted 11 June 2012 - 11:29 AM
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
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
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Posted 11 June 2012 - 11:51 AM
Let me know how the learning is going.
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Posted 15 June 2012 - 10:41 AM
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
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
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Posted 15 June 2012 - 10:42 AM
Look into jmonkey, it's a free javascript engine thingy.
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Posted 15 June 2012 - 10:59 AM
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?
<.>
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?
<.>
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Posted 15 June 2012 - 03:12 PM
Game? >.>
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Posted 16 June 2012 - 04:33 PM
idk... I kinda like money <.<Game? >.>
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Posted 16 June 2012 - 05:26 PM
Websites it is then.
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Posted 16 June 2012 - 05:34 PM
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!
all I have to do is use metrics to tweak gameplay
And I fucking love metrics >_>;;
GAME IT IS!
