How would I make a game with visuals similar to HellMOO/Dwarf Fortress/Wayfar

[Gsterman]

Im interested in making a game like dwarf fortress, but I dont know what I would do to make it?
Anyone have any suggestions?

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[Titanium Man]

learn to code
code a game
profit

[Gsterman]

Anyone else have any other non-useless ideas?

[AvailsMew]

Anyone else have any other non-useless ideas?

His idea was spot on.
Learn to code, if you do that part you will realize how it is done. You can't use cookie-cutter stuff, now go learn to code.

[Gsterman]

His idea was spot on.
Learn to code, if you do that part you will realize how it is done. You can't use cookie-cutter stuff, now go learn to code.

Then what should I code in?

[Titanium Man]

depends on what programming language
learning to make games takes many years of learning
look up some programming tutorials for beginners

[Gsterman]

depends on what programming language
learning to make games takes many years of learning
look up some programming tutorials for beginners

I was asking what programming languange lol

[AvailsMew]

Try C, pretty sure HellMOO was made in C.
Also stop trying to get us to hand-feed you everything, he gave you an adequate listing. We are not you, we cannot decide for you.

[Titanium Man]

C is a pretty complex language - python, java or ruby would be easier for a beginner to learn, then move on after that

[AvailsMew]

C is a pretty complex language - python, java or ruby would be easier for a beginner to learn, then move on after that

I would advise against Java.

[Gsterman]

I would advise against Java.

If I use python, can I still make a browser based version?

[PurpleMetro]

If I use python, can I still make a browser based version?

probably not, but i've seen some psuedo-games that look similar to DF made in C++.

and sorry, but some of the coders on this forum are complete jerks when giving help to people :s
if you want to make a browser based version, use flash

[Demian]

if you want to make a browser based version, use flash

Just because Wayfar 1444's browser client uses flash doesn't mean the game itself was coded in flash.

OP, figure how these guys added graphics and GUI to Dwarf Fortress. That should get you on the right track: http://dwarffortresswiki.org/index.php/Utility:Lazy_Newb_Pack

[AlsoSulfate]

I would advise against Java.

lol why. its easy to learn, anyone can pick it up, and learn concepts.

[Bisjac]

i like javascript