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Hi :)

Well, I have an idea for a text based game that runs in the browser, but I have no idea how to code it. I am looking for someone who is good at coding and would like to help me out a bit! :) The game would be online, so you could battle and trade with others.

I know there is not much information here, but I don't want people stealing my idea. So if you contact me I will tell you more!

I think it would be an easy project but I can't be sure because I can't code.

If you are interested and would like to find out more about my idea just private message me.

Thanks!

P.S. I would like to get at least a couple of responses, because I think the game could become quite good. :)

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Practical, focused plan that fills gaps left in the thread: treat the browser as the UI and keep the game rules and truth on a server. Building the client as simple HTML/CSS/JS that sends player intentions to a server makes trading and battles auditable and resistent to client tampering — this is the standard server‑authoritative approach for multiplayer games and keeps cheating risks low. This expands on earlier hints from and about separating client and server responsibilities. (heroiclabs.com)

Break the work into a tiny MVP and iterate. An effective first release contains: account/auth, one persistent character record, a single battle action loop, and inventory persistence. Prototype the UI with static pages, then add a minimal API that accepts actions and returns validated outcomes. Keep commits small, use branches for features, and add basic tests so the project does not get lost as it grows (this addresses 's warning about scaling and messy code). Formal learning or a short course can help bridge gaps noted by . (atlassian.com)

Design and security notes that are easy to miss: store passwords with adaptive hashing (Argon2id or equivalent) rather than plain hashes, serve the site over HTTPS for all pages, validate every client input on the server, and log actions for post‑mortem debugging. Add rate limits and simple anti‑abuse checks for trading/battles. OWASP cheat sheets are practical, up‑to‑date guides for password storage and TLS practices. (cheatsheetseries.owasp.org)

Technical choices depend on the required responsiveness: turn‑based play can use REST or short polling; near‑real‑time play benefits from WebSockets or a managed realtime layer. For small teams, a lightweight web framework (for example Node + Express) plus optional WebSocket support keeps the stack simple and maintainable while allowing growth. Start small, test with a handful of users, lock down the server logic, then expand features once gameplay and the database schema are stable. (developer.mozilla.org)

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Member Avatar for bfrings

I will pay if I have to.

Member Avatar for jwenting

no need for anyone to steal your idea, there are only a few hundred such games online already.

Member Avatar for bfrings

Well tbh, this game is based on one that was on the iPod/iPhone.
That game, called LootWars, was deleted about January this year.
So I want to create another game like it but I can't code at all. :(

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It could be simple php and javascript. Just jump over to w3schools.com to learn these languages. (Php for the login system, and remembering the player's stats ans such.)

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;):*:) awesome smileys

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Well I tried learning this cause I wanted to make my own game like this (didn't stick with me) but you'll need to learn a couple of things.

Php to handle players stats and other stuff in a mysql database.
javascript for programming the actual game.

You might want to learn HTML too just because it'll help build the site your game live in.

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kk thanks guys :)

Member Avatar for Tigran

You shouldn't start on a browser based game as your first project. First learn to deal with big projects, because when the file sizes start to grow, you'll find yourself lost in the code and stop with the project.

It happend with me.. I wrote my code, it worked, but wasn't structured well... and could've used better documentation.
At first it wasn't a problem, but after my files got sizes of 50kb, it started getting frustrating to add new stuff to the game.
And also, you should design your database well.
If you don't you'll suffer alot.

Member Avatar for jayreis

hello bfrings

A game is a good/fun way to jump into coding and PHP is a easy enough programming language to learn. you should google around the web and walk through how to build a login system once you have a handle on that you can expand into building the other items needed.

I am not sure on the rules with posting urls to other sites but if u google around their are a few tutorial websites on how to code a php text based rpg

Member Avatar for varian

I've been wanting to write one of these for a while now -- just need someone willing to pay for the domain and hosting; preferably with a good idea of what they want to make, since I'm not one for plot ideas.

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Ok thanks people , I have been looking at tutorials on the web but I'm finding it all quite hard! :(

Member Avatar for Snake67

Could Just Google Browser-Based Game Scripts And See What You Come Up With....I'm Not Much Of A Coder,But I Do Have A Browser-Based Mafia Styled RPG Game Running Now....Most Of My Coding Skills Are Trial And Error....But I Eventually Make It Work....Wanna Check It Out....Have A Look At My Profile....Link Should Be There For It

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It can be a big leap at first. I'm primarily a designer, so jumping into PHP was hard for me as well. I did a Web Design Diploma that covered it pretty well, but it's nothing that you can't teach yourself with some determination, :). I suggest purchasing some textbooks, learning the code through the examples provided and then applying them to small, practical applications. Or you could do a course, it depends on what environment you'd be more stimulated to learn in.

A PHP-based order form is a good way to learn some essentials for what you want to create, and almost all PHP textbooks I've seen have an SQL section. SQL is another coding language used for navigating and altering databases, which is where you'll store the player's email, encrypted password, character name, inventory items and such.

I recommend obtaining 'Visual Quickpro Guide: PHP and MySQL for Dynamic Web Sites', as it's full of examples, explanations for the code and activities to test your knowledge with, and also covers some SQL.

I can also give you some basic lessons to point you in the right direction, if you wish.

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Thank you for the offer Veneficae, but I'm afraid I have to put all projects to a stop currently( problems in life ) so this thread will go to solved for now.

Thanks :)

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