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Re: Radical suggestion: Move to HTML5
Posted: 23 May 2011, 16:36
by Matt
Javascript is too slow. Even with the optimized engines today the browsers use they are still much slower than programs written in C++ or Java. Also you couldn't interact with the server while its running and I sure hope you don't suggest to run the server in a browser on the webserver, I guess you can use the modern js engines without one.
Re: Radical suggestion: Move to HTML5
Posted: 24 May 2011, 05:20
by Kage
I too would like to see a HTML5 client... It would allow people to try and play the game without having to download binary files, and removes issues with people using out dated clients. I suspect it would make the game much more popular because people feel more secure running a website then a binary. Also it would remove the need to maintain packages from different operating systems.
Re: Radical suggestion: Move to HTML5
Posted: 24 May 2011, 08:36
by Bertram
Maybe once you've finished plasmaserv, then.
Don't count me in for such development. Topic closed for me.
Re: Radical suggestion: Move to HTML5
Posted: 24 May 2011, 11:39
by Crush
I have to admit that the idea of making an online game in HTML5 intrigues me, but unfortunately my day only has 24 hours and I already have much less time and energy for Mana than I would like to.
Re: Radical suggestion: Move to HTML5
Posted: 24 May 2011, 19:04
by Olof
Bertram wrote:Hi Olof,
I have a simple question:
What reason made you think about javascript for The Mana World? What motivated you in proposing your suggestion?
Best regards.
Because I want to code a javascript based 2D RPG.
And instead of just starting on my own I am researching other similar projects, trying to find or motivate other people.
So to be honest the important thing to me is to code an HTML5 game and I'd like to do it with other people because that's fun
It does not necessarily need to be a Mana fork. I am checking with the "Open Liero X" team as well (that's not an RPG but they are nice and I've coded with them before).
So anyone feel like team-coding some?
Re: Radical suggestion: Move to HTML5
Posted: 24 May 2011, 20:15
by Matt
If you are serious check out the Detrose engine, quality made in Germany (tm).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol3qQ4CEUTo
http://www.golem.de/1006/76039.html
edit: meh, seems Facebook bought them out :/ Some alternatives listed here, but I didnt check them out.
http://www.quora.com/What-alternatives- ... ript-games
Re: Radical suggestion: Move to HTML5
Posted: 09 Dec 2011, 03:42
by Avalos
Good Idea!
Here another RPG (JS) example:
http://rpgjs.com/