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Started by phpsheep December 27, 2008 12:03 PM

3 comments, last by shadowisadog 15 years, 3 months ago

phpsheep

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December 27, 2008 12:03 PM

Well hello everyone at gamedev names Eric and im new. I have no programming experience at all but I think now is the time I learn a language or 2. I am looking to create a online text based role playing game, browser based. I am really not sure where to start learning nor am I sure about the languages I need to learn. I am pretty sure php is one. If you guys could also help me out with links to free learning resources so I can get started.

phpsheep

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December 27, 2008 08:03 PM

Can someone please help me out?

rip-off

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December 27, 2008 08:04 PM

You could always start here.

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CDProp

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December 27, 2008 08:17 PM

Python!

shadowisadog

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December 27, 2008 10:59 PM

I would use either Java or Flex and PHP will more than likely be needed to interact with a MySQL database. If you go the Java route this: Creating a text adventure in Java might get you started. You need to get comfortable using data structures as if you try to do such a thing "linearly" you are going to end up with a horrid mess.

My main advice is to start small and don't bite off more then you can chew.

Good luck!