Web Version of RPG maker like games?

[hallsofvallhalla]

Think there would be any draw to web based RPG Maker type games built with Javascript. No download or plug in. Would be games like the old Final Fantasy or Chrono Trigger even. Single player and very in depth. Just curious. I was playing Chrono Trigger on DS and was thinking how fun a web version would be that would have updates to the world and some online stores and things.

[Jackolantern]

I think there could be a lot of draw! Eclipse games, RPG Maker XP games, etc. don't typically get much of a playerbase on the desktop because people expect more from an installed game that they have to fiddle with to make it run on their OS. However, gameplay like that could be very successful in the browser, particularly if no plugins are required.

My only suggestion would be to use jQuery as much as possible to make it completely browser-neutral (jQuery takes care of all the standard browsers, as well as IE back to 5 or 6), because games like these are often popular for people to play at work where they have little control over what browser they use, and no ability at all to install anything on their own (hence why plugin-less designs are so popular). Making it work on IE 6 is a headache on your own, but you get it for free with jQuery and other Javascript libraries.

[Xaleph]

Totally true, in fact i`m having conversations with Torniquet about this very same idea. Basically what it comes down to is we write a game engine/framework for others to start building their game, I also feel we should provide some basic tools to help along, like a map editor, a authentication class et cetera. Maybe even a php->js converter, where you write PHP classes and the logic is transformed to runnable js. But that last part is going to be tricky however. Anyway, we`re still in talking stages, but if you want to join in, be our guest

[Torniquet]

Hes been readin our PMs Xaleph

Slay him!

[hallsofvallhalla]

hahah or maybe great minds think alike!

I never read the PMs, i respect privacy.