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Hello all,
I would like to know which language to learn that would work best for what I want. I would like to make a card game..but a game that I can play with family and friends on the net. I would like to have each user log-on and be able to retain points that each player would earn. I would like to have a lobby with chat screen and games being played displayed. Ingame chat and a few other things.
My question is which language would be best to use for this?
Thanks
Halfdeck
And that posts encompasses about twenty thousand lines of code give or take a few.
Something like PHP, I suppose... maybe even make it in Flash.
You can't start programming languages like that.
You have to learn basics, test things etc. That takes time.
It could take several years until you are ready to make such program, you can't just learn a language to make a specific program.
SlyMaelstrom is right, such things as PHP and Flash are easy easier, so you may be able to make your card game without learning 2-4 years of programming first.
The only net language I know is PHP ... I'd say go onto a web forum. You'll probably have better luck there.
Here's one that either may or may not help - http://forums.devshed.com/web-design-27/ Start with easy things and work your way up. Do you have experience with these kinds of things?
PHP is the most popular net language, probably the most useful one, too.
Java. He never said it should have an HTML interface and I would consider PHP or any other server side scripting language one of the worst choices to have clients connect to a service taking turns in graphical gameplay.
Write your own server. Write your own clients. Be aware that this is not an easy task and you will probably fail. Networking, Graphics, Gameplay. Pick one and try it, then tackle the other, then the third and finally try getting them all together. You won't just get a game out of nowhere.
Oops, I forgot it was a card game...
Also, be aware that you need to LEARN Java before you make such things with it.
Thanks for the replies,
I am aware that there will be a steep learning curve. I was just asking for some advice on a starting point. I told you what I wanted and you gave me a rough idea. I do have lots of time to learn and I can learn fairly quickly.
My question was simply which would be the best way to go for what I want. I fro some reason have never been a big fan of java. (no offense).
Thankyou
Halfdeck
So your not the only one, I have'nt been a big fan of java, too. I think it's only useful for web development.
I am not a java fan, either. but if this program is your final goal then java is the way to go.
If you know C++ you can handle Java
Java only for web dev? What about portability and its ability to make fully functional compiled applications?
But what about I can do it in C++, too?
What about performance?
And what about I want my program to be fully functional on all computers? (Many java applications don't work on my computer, I would need to download some new java runtime things. , but I don't really care about it)
I think you need to switch the words 'C++' and 'java' in that selection or somethingQuote:
But what about I can do it in C++, too?
And what about I want my program to be fully functional on all computers? (Many java applications don't work on my computer, I would need to download some new java platforms etc. , but I don't really care about it)
What do you mean by switching the words?
What about using the "card.dll" in windows? Everywindows OS has one..that would save a couple of steps? I'm not too concerned about other OS's as my family and friends all use windows.
Could something like this be done in visual basic?
MY problem is I want a program that I can add functions to and not worry about hindsight thinking. Damn I shoulda used C++ or something like that. If something like this is better done in C++ then that's what I'll learn. My only real question was which language would best suit what I need.
Halfdeck
I'd say C++, but if you dont want to do a whole lot of learning, try flash.
I'm not a big fan of Java either, but it has exactly what you want:
Portability
Ease of use
Simple Graphics
If your family cannot be bothered to run the Java Runtime you put on the same CD or download as the program, then just forget about programming a game for them altogether. You will need to deliver a runtime, either .NET or Java or if you have some masochistic attitudes maybe even VB. Writing it in pure C/C++ is a whole different can of worms you don't want to open for a starter project.
Nope. I didn't just read that. VB? Shame nvoigt. That's almost deserving of the old red candy.Quote:
....you have some masochistic attitudes maybe even VB.
;):)
I would never user VB. C++ would be the best option, but also one of the most difficult ones.
Ok,,now you've sparked some interest,,,
NEVER use VB? Is it that bad..or just ugly code?
What is it?
Thx
Halfdeck
Its proprietary and that is enough for me to avoid it.
> NEVER use VB? Is it that bad..or just ugly code? What is it?
It's silly. Not VB, but the notion of "I will never use it".
Just wannabe stuckup programmers trying to achieve respect among other programmers by making such bold statements. As if it would impress anyone.
VB is a programming language. One of the most successul programming languages over the last 15 years. Made a lot of people rich or well off, is present in inumerous companies, and it is responsible for inumerous things; from doing wages calculation, to scientific simulations.
VB is over though. Microsoft decided to move on .NET and managed code probably in an attempt to slowly steer programmers away from their API.
VB would be a perfectly viable option for a card game. Because it is "higher up" certain things are able to be done faster and easier. A game such as this would not require the performance gains of C++. It does often come down to preference, but dont say VB is bad since you dont like it.Quote:
Originally Posted by maxorator