Just a question ...

[ryndell]

Can you use java Script and Html to make a totally interactive RPG, similar to what you would get using php ? , Or would this not work, and PHP would actually be the best course ?

[california]

Yes and no. If by totally interactive, you mean live member vs. member then the only real way to do that is via a java applet or a program that isn't run in the browser. It's possible with PHP to log moves and attacks and things but you still have to refresh the page to see changes and it isn't really real-time gaming. The thing about using JavaScript though, is that (in ProBoards anyway) you can still save things to a database, it's just a little trickier, because you have to use the ProBoards database. You can't add to the database directly via SQL or whatever, but you can submit things into the ProBoards forms like the profile form or via PM for the same effect. If it's for a website and not ProBoards, even if you're PHP for it, you'll probably still want to use JavaScript for some dynamic effects.

[ryndell]

So Java Script mixed with PHP would be the best way to go with my website rpg , ran with a webbrowser, and SQL Database, thank you California .

[california]

I would say so, yes. I've seen RPG websites pulled off quite successfully with Shockwave Files as well but I'd imagine it'd be a lot more complicated. Depends if you know how to create Flash files and how graphics-oriented you want the RPG to be. DHTML & PHP would probably be your best bet.

[ryndell]

has no clue one the DHTML Yet , Is learning the PHP right now, working out one file at a time at the momment, getting it set how i need it, the graphics if i can get them .I will work on them one at a time, but thank you for pointing me in the right direction on how to set things.

[Tommy Huynh]

Dynamic HyperText Markup Language.

[hey]

Or Css/Javascript otherwise.