Hey all,
I'm sure some of you will remember me (Simeon).. it's nice to see that
the game is still being played.
The reason I'm posting this is because I'm considering to create a
Java implementation of LaserTank (with the very original name,
JLaserTank - could be changed though). The possible benefits of this
would be:
- Ability to play LaserTank on other platforms (Windows, Linux, ...)
- Better integration with existing user interfaces (on Vista the menus
clearly look like menus from earlier Window versions)
- Ability to use Java Web Start (ability to play the game without
downloading it)
- Possible others, like integration with other tools or minor changes
The idea of the this project is not to revolutionize the game, it's
good as it is, but to create a more up to date version of it. It would
also be licensed under a free license like GPL to allow further
development by others if needed/desired.
Check here for a picture:
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/48/jlasertankyi2.png
I've just created the window and such; the buttons
don't work yet and neither does the rest of the game.
Possible issues:
- In the first place, would it be a good idea to rewrite LaserTank or
do people think there's no need to do it?
- Is it OK to use the LaserTank name? (and same for any other
intellectual property) - I haven't contacted Jim Kindley yet though.
- Can the original graphics be used if it's going to be licensed under
a free license? I know that the original source code is in public
domain but I haven't checked the status of the graphics yet).
Thoughts / ideas ?
Thanks,
Simeon
PS: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year :-)
I'm sure some of you will remember me (Simeon).. it's nice to see that
the game is still being played.
The reason I'm posting this is because I'm considering to create a
Java implementation of LaserTank (with the very original name,
JLaserTank - could be changed though). The possible benefits of this
would be:
- Ability to play LaserTank on other platforms (Windows, Linux, ...)
- Better integration with existing user interfaces (on Vista the menus
clearly look like menus from earlier Window versions)
- Ability to use Java Web Start (ability to play the game without
downloading it)
- Possible others, like integration with other tools or minor changes
The idea of the this project is not to revolutionize the game, it's
good as it is, but to create a more up to date version of it. It would
also be licensed under a free license like GPL to allow further
development by others if needed/desired.
Check here for a picture:
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/48/jlasertankyi2.png
I've just created the window and such; the buttons
don't work yet and neither does the rest of the game.
Possible issues:
- In the first place, would it be a good idea to rewrite LaserTank or
do people think there's no need to do it?
- Is it OK to use the LaserTank name? (and same for any other
intellectual property) - I haven't contacted Jim Kindley yet though.
- Can the original graphics be used if it's going to be licensed under
a free license? I know that the original source code is in public
domain but I haven't checked the status of the graphics yet).
Thoughts / ideas ?
Thanks,
Simeon
PS: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year :-)