hey, im new :)

[uptuse]

I figured i would make an account and ask for some help because i have read around and it seems you guys are nice to newbies

Well, in Highschool i took one year VB, and another year of C++ and Java, so im slightly familiar to the world of programming. However, i pretty much have forgotten everything except the basic concepts lol.

I'm taking a website design class next semester, but i wish to get a head start with it. I desire to create a BB game based on the anime naruto. I want to program this game through PHP and MYSQL. I h ave windows, so i really dont know how to start. I read a post with someone who had a mac -- does windows come with all the necessary stuff?

any other tips i should know? thanks

[uptuse]

hey i found the article section so that kinda makes this post irrelevent.

[Zeggy]

Haha, no problem uptuse
As for your question about using Windows, it's perfectly fine! I use Windows as well

There are many 'all-in-one server' programs to be found, such as XAMPP, which is what I personally use and recommend, but feel free to use other ones as well!

I have a question though, seeing as you already know Java/C++ and more, do you know PHP? If not, you should start reading some tutorials for it, but it should be pretty easy to grasp!

[uptuse]

No, unfortunately i do not know PHP -- but im reading some articles about it right now. trying to grasp certain things.

[Sinzygy]

hi there and welcome to the forums


Just to get another post ++ I have to throw my random statement in here.

And now something that might be useful: The basics should be quickly clear to you, as you already have some basic programming experience. To help you get to a certain level quicker I'd suggest you try to understand forms as a first priority. A BBG really is a lot of forms with functions triggered by those forms. And forms are easy to understand, ergo, bbgames are easy

oh yeah, and try to get your hands on as much php-code as you possibly can if you don't understand it now, you will eventually take a look at them and realise a lot of things you haven't seen before and you'll uncover new ways of doing the same in a different way, just cleaner and faster.

[uptuse]

XAMPP -- i installed it, but how do i work it lol.

[sokii]

I desire to create a BB game based on the anime naruto.

I play a game called THE NINJA-RPG. It sounds like what you are trying to do...I don't know why...but here is the link to maybe give you ideas or something...

Link:
http://www.theninja-rpg.com

I want to program this game through PHP and MYSQL. I h ave windows, so i really dont know how to start. I read a post with someone who had a mac -- does windows come with all the necessary stuff?

Oh I think you read a post that someone replied to one of my posts...they were talking about how if I had a Mac they could help me because they have a Mac...hope this cleared things up...



Oh also I think this sounds interesting...I would be interested to help you...if you would like that...I am not experienced in PHP or MySQL right now but I found many articles or websites that explain it and I will be reading those later...because right now im reading the advance stuff on HTML and CSS so I can create layouts and websites so much faster, easier, and better looking... :] well reply here or PM me if you would like me to help you in any way except PHP or MySQL :/ Oh i am experienced in creating Forums... :]

[Zeggy]

XAMPP -- i installed it, but how do i work it lol.

Go to your XAMPP folder and look for a folder called "htdocs" and you can put your PHP files in there.
Then go to http://localhost/yourfilename to view your PHP file! You can test your own scripts on your local server without needing to upload it to a webhost or anything, and it's much easier to debug errors

[uptuse]

hey sokki, im actually a member on that site and some other naruto games; the reason i want to make my own is because i feel those games are lacking. I'd love to work with you, but it is apparant that we both need to fool around a little more with the coding

can someone tell me the code for perhaps a popup box in PHP? ive gotten all the basics down, variables loops constants etc.

just want to see how i can get input from the website user.

[sokii]

I finally finished all the HTML readings... :] so I'm starting on my own small web project for RPGs...like a example or idea of what a RPG could look like or something of that sort...u'll see what i'm talking about when im done... :] ...just to see what people think about it...when I'm done I'll post it in the PROJECT folder in this forums... :]

well...the reason why I don't really want to do any PHP or MySQL coding yet is because there is so much I would have to control and host...and I would like that, but then when it comes to it...it gets crazy :S so I rather be a "backup" guy...and be the one who does the web designing, manager, or anything that will "help" the host or owner of a site to make it easier for them to control and have less problems with their site... :]

If you understand me great... :]
If not...well tell me what u don't get... :]

[Sinzygy]

can someone tell me the code for perhaps a popup box in PHP? i

I don't think there's actual PHP-Code that let's you create a pop-up. But you can dynamically create one using javascript.
So, you make a pop-up and supply all the necessary information and create the content using PHP.

here's a JS popup tutorial: http://www.tizag.com/javascriptT/javascriptpopups.php

and a lot more detailed: http://www.blazonry.com/javascript/windows.php


I hope this helps.