Possible to make an online RPG with DirectPlay?

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Possible to make an online RPG with DirectPlay?

I've been working on an MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game) for awhile. I'm getting up to where I have to wonder, "Now what do I do to make it an online game "

Is it possible to use DirectPlay for the networking..

Thanks in advance. Smile


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Possible to make an online RPG with DirectPlay?

  • JVTantillo

    DirectPlay, as of the last few SDK releases, has been deprecated - you shouldn't really start writing programs with it now.

    I believe the current preferred networking route is via the standard Windows/WinSock API.

    hth
    Jack



  • Jay Kappel

    Not sure about how fast the code is, but give this link a try.

    http://codeproject.com/internet/


  • Jim P.

    Mm.. I have no experience in either, so I guess I'll research the WinSock API. Know any good websites for this


  • Yorro

    Have a look at the source code for Game Coding Complete for some help.

    http://www.mcshaffry.com/GameCode/

    The book's a very good read as well.
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