Help with making an online game on website
I have some questions that I can never get anyone to really answer for me.
1. How do you make a game where others can play, like an mmo. Do you need a network, if so how do I do that?
2. How do I make graphics in an application?
3. I know basic Java but I just dont really understand how to get started with gaming. I think I can do it I just need to know where to start and how. People always tell me to look at Java 2d stuff and I never get what the heck is going on in there. Can someone plz help me
I would suggest that you start of with a basic book on game programming eg, Killer game programming etc.
Books like these help you understand the basics of gaming - GameLoop, Graphics, collision, game design etc.
Graphics in game - well, there are two method:--
1. You can use sprites, which are Image files, gifs, png etc.
2 . Also, Mathematical representation of graphical objects is another one.
For beginners, Images will be a better approach to represent graphics.
About Multiplayer game - Network programming in java & a good game design will help.
But, start off with a small game like - tetris and move on to games with little bit of physics.
DANa at 2007-7-15 1:37:43 >
If you want to make A Java game,i suggest you start simple.
A good book to get started on is Killer Game programming.Also,if you havent done the Java Tutorial i suggest you do it.I used the Java Tutorial,and it really helped me to write game codes.
If you want to make a mmorpg,i think you should start with a 2d game first,and learn about JavaScricpt codes,Java programming language and collision detecting.
Good luck!
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