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Re: Show HN: MMORPG in 55KB of Javascript

#11
Hey, this is really terrific! Extremely impressive, especially the fact it's so small (code size). This expresses a real retro sensibility that most "retro" style games miss: pixel art shouldn't take up megabytes of space.

I think you should do something with this. You've actually got something you could spread far and wide, in this. It's shocking how few Web-based MMO experiences there are like this. This is the point where I say "quit your day job." Unless this is your day job.

To whit: such a small MMO could become a nice little business for you. People will pay for cosmetic stuff, and they love to idle in virtual worlds...

Re: Show HN: MMORPG in 55KB of Javascript

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post #13

awesome! kickstarter maybe?

I've considered a Kickstarter, but I'm not sure exactly what I would use the money for. Perhaps some professional artwork or music. I am trying to get Aberoth Greenlit on Steam, however. You can see it at: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=930412...

Re: Show HN: MMORPG in 55KB of Javascript

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Out of curiosity, How much larger would this likely become if you converted this to something 3D using WebGL?

I would think it depends. If you mean to remake it all in stunning 3d HD then a lot larger. If you leave it really blocky (but 3d) then perhaps not that much...
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