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Zoo Ninja Guy · 04-25-2009, 09:41 PM

Hi there, I have played games like endless online, right now I have a text mmorpg but still a friend told me of the idea of starting a new 2d game.

So I would like to know which kind of programming 2d games use and if there is any "beta" code for newbies to learn from.

I am good understanding new codes and my friend is a hell of an artist so if I could find a basic 2d code or a tutorial of "how to start your own 2d game" would be awsome.

Thanks to everyone and if you know server requeriments that would help a lot too.

lothia · 04-25-2009, 09:48 PM

Beta code is generally not advisable at least not IMO. Visual Basics is a very easy language to learn from what I have been told but doesn't seem to allow as much control as other games. If you really want this game to be played by people easily, I suggest you do it in Java. The language is pretty easy to learn as long as you buy or steal a book. There are many Java based books that are programming a game in Java where they assume you are starting with no prior knowledge of any programming language.

Zoo Ninja Guy · 04-25-2009, 10:00 PM

I have a huge Java book, still I am not the best with Java I only learn how to do what I need to do, like clocks, counters, refreshs, etc...

Still I know for a fact that Java won't save on a database the same way as it won't keep loading unless you make it with ajax (which I am sure it hates me since even a copy paste from a n00b code has a bug lol)

Thanks for that one and I will search for java used into a MMO to see if it can be turned into an RPG while saving everything.

NoodlePowa · 04-25-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoo Ninja Guy

Still I know for a fact that Java won't save on a database the same way as it won't keep loading unless you make it with ajax (which I am sure it hates me since even a copy paste from a n00b code has a bug lol)

I believe you are referring to JavaScript, not to be confused with Java. Java exists within its own applet, whereas JavaScript operates in the DOM of the browser itself.

Zoo Ninja Guy · 04-26-2009, 12:18 AM

Oh, so I imagine I have to learn it from 0. Any good place to start from?

lothia · 04-26-2009, 02:43 AM

JavaScript and Java are completely different however JavaScript takes it's context (the way it looks) from Java, so it really wouldn't be that hard. I would search Java Game Making beginner and you can probably find some pretty good books.

Zoo Ninja Guy · 04-26-2009, 06:39 PM

Thanks a lot I will

Major.Disaster · 07-07-2009, 12:09 AM

Best way to make 2D Games is use one of those RPG Maker systems. They're surprisingly powerful.

04-25-2009, 09:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zoo Ninja Guy Still learning the ropes Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mexico Posts: 25	2d game base coding Hi there, I have played games like endless online, right now I have a text mmorpg but still a friend told me of the idea of starting a new 2d game. So I would like to know which kind of programming 2d games use and if there is any "beta" code for newbies to learn from. I am good understanding new codes and my friend is a hell of an artist so if I could find a basic 2d code or a tutorial of "how to start your own 2d game" would be awsome. Thanks to everyone and if you know server requeriments that would help a lot too. __________________

04-25-2009, 09:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
lothia Staff Admin Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kent Washington Posts: 4,833	Beta code is generally not advisable at least not IMO. Visual Basics is a very easy language to learn from what I have been told but doesn't seem to allow as much control as other games. If you really want this game to be played by people easily, I suggest you do it in Java. The language is pretty easy to learn as long as you buy or steal a book. There are many Java based books that are programming a game in Java where they assume you are starting with no prior knowledge of any programming language. __________________ Moderator since before Aug 2004. I am a guy. Email me at lothia@gmail.com Warhammer Lothia: 40 Warrior Priest (retired) FFXI Tsukisa: 60pld/30War (retired) Visit my website here The OnRPG War

04-25-2009, 10:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zoo Ninja Guy Still learning the ropes Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mexico Posts: 25	I have a huge Java book, still I am not the best with Java I only learn how to do what I need to do, like clocks, counters, refreshs, etc... Still I know for a fact that Java won't save on a database the same way as it won't keep loading unless you make it with ajax (which I am sure it hates me since even a copy paste from a n00b code has a bug lol) Thanks for that one and I will search for java used into a MMO to see if it can be turned into an RPG while saving everything. __________________

04-26-2009, 12:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
Zoo Ninja Guy Still learning the ropes Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mexico Posts: 25	Oh, so I imagine I have to learn it from 0. Any good place to start from? __________________

04-26-2009, 02:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
lothia Staff Admin Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kent Washington Posts: 4,833	JavaScript and Java are completely different however JavaScript takes it's context (the way it looks) from Java, so it really wouldn't be that hard. I would search Java Game Making beginner and you can probably find some pretty good books. __________________ Moderator since before Aug 2004. I am a guy. Email me at lothia@gmail.com Warhammer Lothia: 40 Warrior Priest (retired) FFXI Tsukisa: 60pld/30War (retired) Visit my website here The OnRPG War

04-26-2009, 06:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zoo Ninja Guy Still learning the ropes Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mexico Posts: 25	Thanks a lot I will __________________

07-07-2009, 12:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
Major.Disaster Samus' Girdle Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fair Lawn, NJ Posts: 30	Best way to make 2D Games is use one of those RPG Maker systems. They're surprisingly powerful. __________________ I'm a Free MMORPG Gamer. My favorite games at the moment are: Exteel, S4 League and Atlantica Online. Favorite websites are: OnRPG Digg

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