SRL Archive - Game Development

Hey guys, its been a while since i'v been on the forums.

Wondering if anyone has a good basic game idea for me.
Looking for something to pass the time, easy - intermediate level java game.

Some things i'v already done:
Pac-man, some of worlds hardest game, Mario (side scrolling), text adventures, basic tetris.

Thanks for the help guys
-Rez

Do you really want to stick with Java game programming, or would you consider moving on to other pastures?

Honestly, for now I just wanna stick with java programming. I just find it a bit more fun :)
Also want to try out the new capabilities of java 8, along with utilization of proper multithreading.

Look into C++ gaming though.
-Rez

If you want a challenge, try making a simple RPG in 3D. It'll keep you busy for a long time.

I mean, fair enough. It will keep me busy :p
However, I wouldn't consider a proper 3D RPG game to be easy - intermediate in terms of programming with java.

Either way, any ideas for a game?

-Rez

From: Rezozo
I mean, fair enough. It will keep me busy :p
However, I wouldn't consider a proper 3D RPG game to be easy - intermediate in terms of programming with java.

Either way, any ideas for a game?

-Rez

I agree, so stick to a 2D RPG game, that's perfectly suited for someone with intermediate skills in Java or someone who is past the beginner stage and almost onto the intermediate.

There's a million Java RPG tutorials on YouTube and the Internet, so using them as a guide will make it easier too. Also, there's a few 2D Java game development libraries out there like LWJGL and Slick2D, but if you want to get some big experience under your belt then you should write your own. :D

Good luck, and post a thread to keep us up to date! ;)

From: Rezozo
I mean, fair enough. It will keep me busy :p
However, I wouldn't consider a proper 3D RPG game to be easy - intermediate in terms of programming with java.

Either way, any ideas for a game?

-Rez

Yea, a basic Java what I call "2.5D" game would be cool, with graphics like:

From: Rezozo
I mean, fair enough. It will keep me busy :p
However, I wouldn't consider a proper 3D RPG game to be easy - intermediate in terms of programming with java.

Either way, any ideas for a game?

-Rez

I said for a challenge :P

I'd stick to a RPG game either way, it keeps you occupied and you learn a lot. Maybe remake your own Zelda? You can find a lot of the artwork online, so you only have to worry about the coding. Plus, if you're a student, it can essentially land you a game developer intern job easily.

From: Incurable
I agree, so stick to a 2D RPG game, that's perfectly suited for someone with intermediate skills in Java or someone who is past the beginner stage and almost onto the intermediate.

There's a million Java RPG tutorials on YouTube and the Internet, so using them as a guide will make it easier too. Also, there's a few 2D Java game development libraries out there like LWJGL and Slick2D, but if you want to get some big experience under your belt then you should write your own. :D

Good luck, and post a thread to keep us up to date! ;)

Yup, currently looking through many of the guides. Definitely will look into LWJGL. Thanks!

From: Robert
Yea, a basic Java what I call "2.5D" game would be cool, with graphics like:

That looks like the general RPG idea that popped into my head when RPG was mentioned. Any ideas for a theme?

From: akarigar
I said for a challenge :P

I'd stick to a RPG game either way, it keeps you occupied and you learn a lot. Maybe remake your own Zelda? You can find a lot of the artwork online, so you only have to worry about the coding. Plus, if you're a student, it can essentially land you a game developer intern job easily.

Very true. The Zelda idea is very interesting. One of my coding buddies mentioned a multiplayer version of that, which I might try out. And true, I would like to focus on the coding area; so existing artwork does help!

-Rez

Open universe space RPG with multiplayer thanks.

Space RPG sounds rather interesting actually. I immediately think of a pokemon styled top down view, in space with different adventures per world/planet. Like kingdom hearts, but 2d. Might very well try this!
-Rez

From: Robert
Yea, a basic Java what I call "2.5D" game would be cool, with graphics like:

Is that a 2.5D runescape clone?

From: lanadekat
Is that a 2.5D runescape clone?

It looks similiar to Paladino76's 2D RS emulator.