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Which of these languages: Java, C++, or Python (Pygame) would be most effecient for a 2d rpg game? [closed]

I'm trying to create a 2d rpg game that could be comparable to Realm of Mad God, but would be singleplayer only. I would like to use Pygame but I heard that 1.It's too slow, and 2)It would crash to ...
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3answers
601 views

How to implement buffs / debuffs / temporary stat changes in an RPG? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: What’s a way to implement a flexible buff/debuff system? In the context of creating an engine for a RPG I want to implement a generic way to give effects / buffs / ...
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3answers
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How to have operations with character/items in binary with concrete operations?

I have the next problem. A item can have a lot of states: NORMAL = 0000000 DRY = 0000001 HOT = 0000010 BURNING = 0000100 WET = 0001000 COLD = 0010000 FROZEN = 0100000 POISONED= ...
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3answers
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correct pattern to handle a lot of entities in a game

In my game I usually have every NPC / items etc being derived from a base class "entity". Then they all basically have a virtual method called "update" that I would class for each entity in my game at ...
7
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1answer
1k views

Turn-based JRPG battle system architecture resources

The past months I've been busy programming a 2D JRPG (Japanese-style RPG) in C++ using the SDL library. The exploration mode is more or less done. Now I'm tackling the battle mode. I have been unable ...
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2answers
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How to create adjustable formula for RPG level up requirements?

I'm trying to create a formula that can be modified simply by changing two values: number_of_levels, and last_level_experience. This is to enable people modding the game to change the levelling ...
4
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2answers
855 views

C++ Role-Playing Design Best-Practices/Suggestions?:

Foreword: I have worked extensively with Java, but less with C++. I have an understanding of the general language and how it differs from Java, but could really use some help here. Additionally, ...
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2answers
1k views

Advice on game architecture/design patterns

I've been working on a 2d RPG for awhile now, and I've come to realize I've made some bad design decisions. Theres a few things in particular that are causing me problems, so I was wondering what sort ...
6
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7answers
929 views

Need 3D RPG development library/framework recommendations

I’m currently planning to develop an RPG. It will be a project I do in my free time. No pres-sure behind it. I’ll probably be doing it together with a friend and it’s just supposed to be a fun ...