Learning Lua + Multiplayer

flandish · January 2013

Hello. I am completely new to developing for mobile (and developing in general) and I hope somebody can help me out here.

I was wondering if I learn Lua have I learned Gideros? Does Gideros have specific changes to the code? I am just a little confused on the whole concept of the Gideros Studio and what it really does, I guess - Some clarification would be really helpful.

Also is it possible to add multiplayer functions to a game with Gideros/Lua? If the players where against each other online would this require a server of some sort? Is device to device multiplayer possible? Multiplayer functionality is another thing I am pretty confused about..

Any help would be great

twisttap · January 2013

@flandish When someone ask me these kind of questions I usually say, when you learn the alphabet do you also learn the grammar or literature ? I think it is the same here. Gideros is a framework based on Lua, you need Lua to code with Gideros and Gideros has its own API that helps you to make games and software. You can check the api reference here: http://www.giderosmobile.com/documentation/reference_manual.html

Also you can check this nice slide here: http://www.slideshare.net/GiderosMobile/gideros-academy-101-gideros-studio

to see what you can do and what Gideros is doing

And yes it is possible to code multiplayer games with Gideros.

and welcome

talis · January 2013

For multiplayer functionalities you can check this thread http://giderosmobile.com/forum/discussion/1371/gideros-unite-framework-for-multiplayer-mobile-games

By the way weolcome:D

BJG · January 2013

Gideros is based on Lua, but adds a layer of functionality for handling graphics, sound etc which you won't find in a Lua manual. This works in a similar way to Actionscript 3, so you might find it helpful to familiarise yourself with that.

As well as this functionality or framework, Gideros Studio also provides an IDE or environment for developing mobile apps with Lua , comprising an editor, player, etc.

flandish · January 2013

@twisttap Pretty much a perfect answer! Thanks very much, I get it now!

@talis Thank you! Just what I needed to know about multiplayer too.

gorkem · January 2013

@flandish also, feel free to introduce yourself, your aims, how you got into this mobile game development business - are you sane, etc ;-)

talis · January 2013

@flandish you are welcome, always feel free to ask anything that mazes your mind.

hgvyas123 · January 2013

@flandish you are welcome, always feel free to ask anything that mazes your mind.

@flandish : Welcome

As a new member i am giving you one secret trick whenever you find yourself stuck post the question in this forum with this magic keyword " @ar2rsawseen " and you will get solution plz don't share it with anyone

Scouser · January 2013

Hi & welcome @flandish

OZApps · January 2013

As a new member i am giving you one secret trick whenever you find yourself stuck post the question in this forum with this magic keyword " @ar2rsawseen " and you will get solution plz don't share it with anyone

I will agree with that 100%, the magic word is @ar2rsawseen

thanhquan1512 · January 2013

@flandish : Welcome

As a new member i am giving you one secret trick whenever you find yourself stuck post the question in this forum with this magic keyword " @ar2rsawseen " and you will get solution plz don't share it with anyone

great trick, totally agree

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ar2rsawseen · January 2013

) oh I wish it would work for me

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OZApps · January 2013

) oh I wish it would work for me )

Did you ever try it ?

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