Comments on: Downloadable Versus Browser Based (Could Use a Bit Of Technical Aid For Networking Code…)

By: Tony

Tony — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 14:07:30 +0000

For me, downloadable game means you need to invest more, human resources, money, and many more.

While a browser-based game means a small group of ppl could make it come true.

I have created http://www.playbbg.com, but few ppl would like to advertise their games. The problem I think Browser-based game has small potential in the huge market.

Anyway, each has its cons and pros. I’d like to stay current with your blog.

By: jtrencsenyi

jtrencsenyi — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:03:15 +0000

Maybe it will help:
http://forum.unity3d.com/viewtopic.php?t=30788

By: Juuso

Juuso — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 04:33:56 +0000

@tycoon: yeh, and especially now in the prototyping phase. Even if I’d decide to do blitzmax at some point it might make sense to create web version first (mainly since there’s nothing to download – so testing becomes one step easier :)).

By: Juuso

Juuso — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:54:11 +0000

If there was a simple & clear example code for a playable (mini) game, I could consider Unity again (they have been bringing these on the boards).

What I’m not interested in is making a too big mess out of this… starting to configure different master servers (and handle any reboots to deal with crash issues or whatnot :))

If there was a sample, I’d consider it… now I feel it’s too risky.

By: jtrencsenyi

jtrencsenyi — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:09:35 +0000

A SmartFoxServer based Unity3D MMO:
http://www.jumpstart.com

and a Unity3D based Online Golf by Electronic Arts:
http://tigerwoodsonline.ea.com

By: jtrencsenyi

jtrencsenyi — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:00:20 +0000

I think the Unity3D Master Server is RakNet based. But you can use the SmartFoxServer (http://www.smartfoxserver.com) too…

By: tycoon games

tycoon games — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 07:54:09 +0000

In the end I’d say stick with what you know better, if is blitzbasic do it. We all know how a java browser game (minecraft) is doing, so really all that matter is the game itself.
I picked webgame but I’m also using google appengine so I can still code in python :)

By: Juuso

Juuso — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 07:46:08 +0000

There’s posts about unity networking issues here:
http://forum.unity3d.com/viewforum.php?f=22

By: Juuso

Juuso — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 07:40:14 +0000

There is (was?) some issues with the networking side of things. Master server and stuff like that. (I think I posted about those earlier)

By: jtrencsenyi

jtrencsenyi — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 06:43:00 +0000

Make your game with Unity3D! It can build a web, Windows, MacOSX, iPhone/iPad, Wii, Xbox360 versions for you…