RPG map maker questions

i want to make a java map maker, so i can make maps easier, and was wondering the best way. i wud prefer if i cud make it executable, but i don't know how. i also want to know the difference between a JFrame, a Frame, and an Applet. i have a general idea, but i want to b efficient
[289 byte] By [Astrofa] at [2007-10-2 5:02:32]
# 1
Do you plan to embedd your RPG in 2d or 3d world?
hvora at 2007-7-16 1:06:14 > top of Java-index,Other Topics,Java Game Development...
# 2
2d....i'm not that advanced........sorry 4 late responding, somehow it didn't alert me in my email......
Astrofa at 2007-7-16 1:06:14 > top of Java-index,Other Topics,Java Game Development...
# 3
Astrof,I'm currently just starting up a project that will ultimately be a full online, RPG game.In this, a mapmaker is an essential part and I could really use some help with it.Drop me a line.Mark
ractoca at 2007-7-16 1:06:14 > top of Java-index,Other Topics,Java Game Development...
# 4
online RPG? wow...i'm just trying to get a normal RPG.......online wud b cool though, i'll get bak to u on the mapmaker thing, i think the easiest thing wud b to implement the MarineBio thing, which had a good way to set stuff up
Astrofa at 2007-7-16 1:06:14 > top of Java-index,Other Topics,Java Game Development...
# 5

The difference between online and local shouldn't be that big. Only thing you have to do is distribute the various players.

But for starters I think a normal RPG would be a good starting point.

I've requested a project space at sourceforge.com for the new character generator I'm working on, I already have an overal project space form a while back.

I already made one attempt at setting this up, but I haven't had time to work on that one for a while, and learned enough new things in the meantime to discover I was on the wrong track there.

ractoca at 2007-7-16 1:06:14 > top of Java-index,Other Topics,Java Game Development...