Hi Simeon,
On the special notices section of the LT site, it says:
"If someone wants to convert the game to run on another platform
( i.e. Mac OS, Linux, ect.. ) please and tell me how you are doing."
It's probably outdated but it seems to be relevant.
Rewriting LT is proabably not a good idea because of the bugs in it,
which we need. However, there are bugs in the gameplay that probably
need to be removed (eg. ice not breaking) and others that the group
hasn't made a decision about (eg. tunnel bug shown by Ihab and
Suyono). So starting with the original code and make improvements if
it's simple to do so, would be a good idea even in C++.
LFE
On the special notices section of the LT site, it says:
"If someone wants to convert the game to run on another platform
( i.e. Mac OS, Linux, ect.. ) please and tell me how you are doing."
It's probably outdated but it seems to be relevant.
Rewriting LT is proabably not a good idea because of the bugs in it,
which we need. However, there are bugs in the gameplay that probably
need to be removed (eg. ice not breaking) and others that the group
hasn't made a decision about (eg. tunnel bug shown by Ihab and
Suyono). So starting with the original code and make improvements if
it's simple to do so, would be a good idea even in C++.
LFE
--- In [email protected], "simeon1987" <simeon87@...> wrote:
>
> 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 :-)
>