From: Travis D Warlick Jr <warlickt@...>
Date: 2007-07-16T09:45:22+09:00
Subject: Re: I need serious help!

Joe Wiltrout wrote:

> I asked for help on how to start making a very simple game. Not advice 
> on how to start programming.

1) Programming a game is *not* simple, especially an MMORPG.  The key
phrase is "massive multiplayer"  Some key concepts that you probably
haven't thought about: threading, database replication, server
synchronization, *security*, distributed programming

2) From your original post:

> I wanna make an MMORPG type game, but I have no
> programming experiance whatsoever.

Sounds like you do need advise on how to start programming.

--
  Travis Warlick

  "Programming in Java is like dealing with your mom --
   it's kind, forgiving, and gently chastising.
   Programming in C++ is like dealing with a disgruntled
   girlfriend -- it's cold, unforgiving, and doesn't tell
   you what you've done wrong."