Nick Sch wrote:
> I've been trying to find out what programming language would be best for
> creating a MMORPG game/engine.  After some responses elsewhere I've
> decided to choose between Java and Ruby.
> I recently posted a question asking which is faster.  Now I want to know
> which would be better for creating a 2D MMORPG game / engine.  By 2D I
> mean using the arrow keys to walk around and attacking with a certain
> key etc...  Pretty good graphics for a 2D game (RMXP graphics, if you
> know what I mean).  Along with the role playing feel with skills and
> quests.  So I'd  like to know whether Ruby could do this or am I better
> off using Java?  Thanks for any help.

Don't know if you knew this or not, but RPG Maker XP was written in Ruby 
and has a Ruby editor. Just download that and make an RPG. Then, when 
you get gangster, you can add some extensions and what not to make your 
game an MMO.
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