Hey does anyone know any resources where I can find out how to program my very own Text Based MMORPG? I am looking for any kind of resources but more specific to that sort of thing. I realise that their are plenty of threads - its just I couldnt find any for this specific project. Thanks, BenderFry
You may want to search in sourceforge.net, there is a lot of such programs going on. Maybe look for a team that is active and has an interesting text based MMORPG and join the team.
Thanks for the advice - however I am a complete newbie at coding and scripting so I don't I would be of any use to a team - it is probably ambitious for me to want to start by creating a game, but everyone has to start somewhere. I am interested in making a Mafia, Kings of Chaos, type game. I have literally no clue where to start - atm I am searching.
You can start by learning PHP, frankly ambitions is good but ambitions need to be back up by real solid skills and hard work. I would suggest getting these skills first if you are intend on creating a game. A second way is to spend money to get one coded for you.
Cool, I guess its never a bad thing to have PHP knowledge in the repertoire anyways. If I put a couple of hours each day, I will reach my goal. Thanks.
If by text based MMORPGs you mean the Multi User Dungeons (MUDs) of old then there should be a bunch of free sources available. For example search for something like Dikumud, I believe that was one of the more popular ones. Sorry I can't be more specific. It really has been a long time. -Vish (Zephyr Writing).
You could always hire a coder to create one for you, or consider finding a partner for the site (with the coding skills required)
Agreed. In fact just thinking about that now I have a few friends who specialise in PHP. In any case - before I start learning a coding language what is better for my situation - javascript or php? Which one will be more usefull for creating games. I know that javascript and flash go hand in hand so thats a plus. Any reason why I should take PHP over Javascript? Thanks EDIT: I just realised that Facebook requires you too use something called Facebook Javascript which is a tad more complex. I will therefore put more emphasis on learning PHP but I will also learn Javascript.
Yes sourceforge.net is great site. By the way Excuse me. what is Text Based MMORPG ? [My native language is not English.]
RPG games are easy to code but they take a LOT of time to make. I would suggest you buy a pre-made script and modify it. Such as the ones that can be found on these sites... MyPimpScript.com PardioWars.com Game-Script.net
PHP is a server side language.. so that is what you want to learn for a multiplayer game. JS is executed on the client side so wouldn't be useful for an online multiplayer game other than to enhance the UI
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