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[Drake Storm]

I am planning to make a browser MMORPG kind of like kingdom of loathing (with the energy and stats stuff like that) my ideas are completely original so no I'm not copying I just want it that style. I'm new at this but know I have a talent for it, I just need some direction and tips. My questions are:

1. I'm planning to use CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySql will I need anything else or can you suggest better?

2. I will need a server, how big would it need to be?

3. Where should I get a domain?

4. Should I host it myself or get a domain/host together such as "Host-papa" or "go daddy"?

5. How hard is hosting a website yourself?

Thanks in advance

[dbest]

1. I'm planning to use CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySql will I need anything else or can you suggest better?
Searching the forum will provide you some useful threads. Take a specific look at the PHP board. You can create a browser based game using the technologies mentioned.

2. I will need a server, how big would it need to be?
Depends on the size of your game, the number of users and the traffic that you expect.
Big is a pretty generic word.
You need to look at processor speed, space, memory and bandwidth. Some shared hosts do not allow memory intensive tasks to be run on their servers and may kick you out.
In terms of hosting, you need to be aware of shared hosting, Virtual Private Servers and Dedicated Hosting.


3. Where should I get a domain?
Any site that lets you run your game. Try to use the onsite chat and ask if they will allow you to host a web based game.

4. Should I host it myself or get a domain/host together such as "Host-papa" or "go daddy"?
Its your call.

5. How hard is hosting a website yourself?
If you have never done it before, it might be hard. But most of the hosts, will provide you with an admin panel wherein you can work on the databases as well as upload files and edit them if required.