Say I like to experiment with multiplayer games and I do not want to reinvent the wheel and build yet another game server. I don’t mind configuring and writing wrappers and adapters (both in c++ and java) for the server.
What server does Farmville use? Is it Java or C based?
What isometric flash engine do they use? What other examples can I look into to learn the subject?
Thanks.
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\$\begingroup\$ I really do not see why this is a CW question. \$\endgroup\$– PrettyPrincessKitty FSDec 1, 2010 at 15:56
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2\$\begingroup\$ I converted it because it's basically asking for a list of software packages. \$\endgroup\$– TetradDec 1, 2010 at 16:20
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One of your best bets is to look at SmartFoxServer Lite. It's free, but better packages cost money. It's basically a socket server that uses JSON for all its communication and works well with various clients.
(I haven't used it myself, but heard it recommended in the past.)
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\$\begingroup\$ Definitely check out SmartFoxServer. It's what Club Penguin is/was based on originally I believe. \$\endgroup\$– Tim HoltApr 7, 2012 at 18:59
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For your database needs, I'd highly recommend looking into Membase.
Membase is the primary database for the popular FarmVille and Café World applications at Zynga; and it provides a shared data management platform for NHN, Korea’s largest web application operator with nearly 70 million unique users. - Membase Website
The engine Zynga uses to build FarmVille is highly custom, but this website links to various isometric flash engines and frameworks you may want to look in to.
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Maybe this is a useful link which gives some insights: How FarmVille Scales to Harvest 75 Million Players a Month (also mind the related articles)