Game development (2d)

I'm new to java and i need to do a 2d game(like sim date)... can anyone tell me what i need to make things possible? like do i need to use this stdGame thing. any help will do... please
[193 byte] By [raven_saiza] at [2007-11-26 21:14:32]
# 1
How can i make my characters move around the environment? What do i need to do? huhu
raven_saiza at 2007-7-10 2:52:28 > top of Java-index,Security,Cryptography...
# 2
I think you are probably too inexperienced to take something like this on.
CaptainMorgan08a at 2007-7-10 2:52:28 > top of Java-index,Security,Cryptography...