   Making a game
  I would like to create a game similar in idea to the Final Fantasy I and Zelda games that came out in the 80's that is tile based.  I  am NOT a programmer but I know HTML.  The game is intended for online use.I first wanted to have designed the program that would allow me to make the maps.  the larger map which sprites can walk over (like in Age of Wonders) and then the battlefield map.  I would like to be able to make 10's of tiles and manually be able to insert them into the map.I would like to first create 32 x 32 pixel tiles that can be placed onto a scrolling grid.  If anyone can assist this would be great.I can afford $ 25.00 per hour and would appreciate working with a reputable programmer.Any help would be appreciated.ThanksNick   
  Please use the template or the mods will be all over you :-pBut ide be interested in helping you, Ive coded several games similar to the old Zelda (my favorite type of game :) ).  Do you have AIM so we can talk easier?   ;  As the above poster said, use the template.Also, you've been cross-posting which is also naughty. You might want to stop that or go and delete your other posts.Finally:Quote:I can afford $ 25.00 per hour and would appreciate working with a reputable programmer.I should caution you that a project of this scope will take a little while to complete. At $25 / hour you are going to be out thousands of dollars by the time the game is finished. Since you aren't a programmer yourself, you may not be aware of the amount of man-hours required to produce a decent game, even if its only a small one. Online play on top of that compounds the issue; you may want to rethink your compensation plan.   ;  I was strarting on a Java Applet to do this for Computers at school. Im learning Java myself and this would be a great way to learn it. So far all I got is a shadow walking along a grid but I was working on getting images working for the background. I like Zelda myself but I would have to look into Final Fantasy. What are you planning to do with this in the end?   ;  Falling Sky and azoundria:Hi.  I don't have AIM but can speak via PM.  If this will work.  I eventually would like to create a for-profit site with my ideas and start a company of my own.  I'd like to get my ideas onto the internet and start generating some money to develop a game/toy business and expand into some other avenues.PS: Mods, sorry about the cross posting.  I didn't know which place to put this posting.  - apologies!;  I was told that FLASH can make a game like what I wanted.  Is there anyone here who could tell me just how in depth someone can make a game using FLASH programming, particularly for tile-generated games like Zelda or FFI?   ;  Flash is just different than say a stand alone game (like I would make), Flash is usually browser based though it may be possible to not be browser based as long as you have the software installed.Ive been coding for years and could assist you I guess, though in your first post you said $25 dollars and hour?  That is far too much.  PM me if you would like my help and could you please get AIM?;  I can do a tile-based game in java or flash for you. I also have experience with both realtime- and turn-based games.If you want it to run in a webpage and the game isn't too graphic-intence java is definitely the way to go. I could also make it as a downloadable Windows-game if you want.Add me on MSN if you want to talk: andyasth@hotmail.comHomepage and Portfolio: http://www.it-bubblan.seCurrent Project: http://rpgarcade.servegame.com/I don't do graphics, oh no...Pangplast   