From: Joe Wiltrout <wiltroutja@...>
Date: 2007-07-17T12:06:20+09:00
Subject: Re: I need serious help!


> Well, it looks like you haven't looked at this in a while. Either way, 
> dude, an MMORPG of even the most basic type(with graphics) like pong 
> online, would take way more work than you can even comprehend, 
> especially if you have no programming experience.
> 
> I suggest, getting together with some buddies--maybe pool some money for 
> a beginner's guide to Ruby--and try to figure out as much of it as you 
> can. Matter of fact, best to just divide up the workload(one person 
> works on file reading/writing/parsing and another on manipulating 
> classes/modules etc...). Otherwise, the amount of work in both research 
> and programming will be too much for a beginner(and quite a bit for an 
> expert).
> 
> Also, even more important, lower your standards down to something that 
> could be done by one hardworking person over a short period of time. 
> That way, you can definitely get something done and not waste all your 
> time trying to accomplish a task that is way beyond your level.
> 
> Great place to start: RPG Maker XP. This neat little program(programmed 
> in Ruby) uses it's own variation of Ruby called RGSS which is just Ruby 
> with a few more classes, modules and standard libraries to make your 
> work easier. You might find more payoff if you try that first.


Tried RPGMAKERXP. Didnt work. Said some BS like couldnt get serial 
number or something. Cant renember. And I don't plan on making an MMORPG 
my first project. Sucky, one player game. Then I might make sometihng 
like Final Fantasy 1 and 2.
> 
> Good luck from the Ruby Panda!


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