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Programming / Re: Creating an entirely new engine from the ground up (Java Project)

« on: August 23, 2013, 10:51:42 PM »

All right guys, so what I got from this is really helpful, and yes TheCreator I know C++ also, I just enjoy using Java as miki151 said for portability.
Thanks so much, I wasn't expecting to find 2 pages let alone 2 posts! But I will siphon through some of the discussion about whether I should use C++ or Java and take switching as an option in the future if I hit an impassable wall with java (because, like I said, I know C++, and a little C for that fact ).
Thanks a lot guys, I'll keep you all posted if you're interested?

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Programming / Creating an entirely new engine from the ground up (Java Project)

« on: August 23, 2013, 03:40:29 AM »

All right, first off Hi Y'all! I have been a huge fan of rougelikes (angband, Rouge, TOME, POWDER) and similar games (likeDwarf Fortress mainly) and I really REALLY want to make my own preferably in Java (1.6/1.7 hopefully).
I want to make this game from my very own engine, the only problem is I've never created an engine for a rougelike. Now don't misunderstand me, I know how to program (I wouldn't be going to University for it if i didn't know how, but I digress).

Mainly what I would like to know:

1) any GOOD open source code that I can take a look at (preferably one that is not entirely impossible to follow, and also has comments)
2) suggestions on any good Java supplements to creating a rougelike (addons, 'cheats'/shortcuts the like)
   2b) my current IDE is Eclipse 4.2.2
3)Youtube/non-youtube videos on the subject (man, I love watching videos. I used to watch TheCerno program java)

Also I would like to hear from the other developers, their tips and tricks, their 'most common problems' the like. I know it seems like I'm kinda just coming here and demanding these things, but I'm having a hard time locating anything 'useful' from google atm.
Thanks in advance,
Superjoe224