how could i make an online game?

[Chickenrandomness]

i've been haveing a cool online game thought for a long long time! it like Wolfquest wolfquest.org but birds of prey! i had told the MN raptor center via email a long time ago with no response... if i were to make this game, i'd need a lot of help. any ideas on how to get started?

 

[eenie114]

I heard Kooshie invented some online game of some sort... But I'm not sure if it's true or not. Check with her.

 

[canada-goose]

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I did it using www.v-petsite.com. A relatively easy to use game creation site, but I don't think it would work for what you want to do.

You'll probably either need to
A) Start looking into what you need to learn to put a site like that together (it probably is very complex. I'm not sure what exactly is involved, though.

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or B) Hire someone else to do it.

I'm sure I've forgotten to mention something important, because I always do.

 

[TM Chickens]

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I did it using www.v-petsite.com. A relatively easy to use game creation site, but I don't think it would work for what you want to do.

You'll probably either need to
A) Start looking into what you need to learn to put a site like that together (it probably is very complex. I'm not sure what exactly is involved, though.

)
or B) Hire someone else to do it.

I'm sure I've forgotten to mention something important, because I always do.

This is my recommended course of action to "learn to put a site like that together":
1) Learn html. I highly recommend the book Creating Web Pages Bible by David and Rhonda Crowder. $40 in print, but I've got a pdf ebook copy that you can have.
2) Learn css. Google around, there are heaps of great tutorials.
3) Learn javascript. I recommend the book Javascript: Premium Edition published by Sybex.
4) Learn dhtml: how to combine css and javascript to add some extra flare to your website. The above book covers it in great depth, and http://www.dynamicdrive.com has tons of examples to browse.
5) Learn sql and how to use a database: Google for tons of examples. I would recommend that you focus mainly on mySQL.
6) Learn php. http://www.zetcode.com has some great tutorials.
7) (Optional) learn java if you want highly interactive, graphical 2d or 3d games. Tons of resources on the web for java. http://www.zetcode.com covers 2d graphics fairly well.

Of course, if the above is to difficult for you: TM Chickens Programing Co, at your service!

I have an fairly expert knowledge all of the above, and have made quite a few games/websites before.