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x3rx3s 5/10/08 9:08:37 AM
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From what I've seen these two are the only web-based games that resemble in any way true MMORPGs (WoW,DAOC,EQ etc). All the others seem to be text-based strategy games and stat calculators falsely using the 'MMO' tag to attract players. The question is, what do you think is a better platform for web-based MMOs to run on... Java like Runescape or PHP/AJAX like Eternum? |
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Consensus 5/10/08 9:30:34 AM
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Joined: 3/22/07 |
I've never heard of eternum but judging by its 2d screen shots I'd would say java, but I wont because java is terrible runescape lags and stutters and can only achieve a couple of frames per second, independant of your rig. |
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Arathor 5/10/08 9:49:35 AM
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Joined: 8/06/07 |
I think AJAX is a brilliant platform for online games. There's more to a game that graphics and Eternum's gameplay is a lot faster and less frustrating than Runescapes. Having said that Runescape isn't exactly the best game ever and I'm sure someone could implement a more fun game using Java if they really tried. |
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Tithrielle 5/10/08 4:51:03 PM
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Joined: 8/31/05 |
Personally I would take detailed, 2d graphics over Runescape's 3d graphics. The field of vision is so small in Runescape you can barely see more than three feet in front of you... it's impressive for a java applet but I don't think the technology is there yet for decent graphics engines in web-based games. Playability is the key here.
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Runefan101 9/04/08 8:16:18 AM
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Joined: 11/26/07 |
To all the people who insult runescapes graphics I say: Have you played it recently since the graphical updates or are you judging it by the old engine? IMHO Runescape is rivalling WoW or even some of the modern MMOs such as Age of Conan in terms of graphics these days. |
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deviliscious 9/04/08 8:24:36 AM
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Joined: 11/09/07
"Adjusts ponytails and pulls the lollipop out of my mouth" |
Originally posted by Runefan101 HAHAHAHAH!!... HAHAHHAHAHA!!! ROFLMAO!!! Did this guy seriously try to compare the graphics updates to the graphics of AoC?!!! You can't even see the players faces on runescape unless you are in a NPC chat screen. And even then the detail is deplorable. This has to be a joke .. seriously. |
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SeniorGothi 9/04/08 8:34:27 AM
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Joined: 9/04/08 |
Originally posted by Runefan101
That's just a ridiculous statement... sometimes you fanboys can't see past the end of your own denial. |
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Ozmodan 9/04/08 10:38:20 AM
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Joined: 2/27/07 |
Writing a MMO in Java is like chaining your chariot to a 1000 kilo boulder in a chariot race. There are far better computer languages for games than Java. |
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Godliest 9/04/08 2:50:27 PM
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Protector of Cantha
Joined: 11/26/06
"There''s a time and a place for everything, and it''s called college." - Chef |
Quote of the week, if not the year. The day that a browser game looks as good as one of the best looking MMORPGs out at the market is a long long way from becoming reality. |
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Lydon 9/04/08 3:51:25 PM
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Joined: 7/20/06 |
Originally posted by Runefan101
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Arathor 9/05/08 5:51:35 AM
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