How to make a game like World of Warcraft?

Please help we really want to do this!

The first thing you will need is a degree in computer science from a good university. Without that, you will not succeed.

World of Warcraft is so complicated that it required more than one person with a degree.

Please help we really want to do this!

Hello! For your first step towards learning about how to make a game like WoW you are going to do the following:

1. Open World of Warcraft
2. Locate the credits (it might be under options).
3. Sit there and actually read how many names are on the screen.
4. Take a second and google key people such as the lead programmer, art director, ect.
5. Locate their Resume's and relevant experience.
6. Now google the amount of time that WoW took to develop and the amount of money that WoW costs to operate.
7. Determine if you have said experience and amount of money.
8. If the answer is no, does that begin to answer your question? If no, go back to step 1. If yes then continue.
9. Start with pong.

[quote name='Ecofina' timestamp='1310839778' post='4836071']
Please help we really want to do this!

3. Sit there and actually read how many names are on the screen.
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I know that World of Warcraft has a lot of people working on it, but like I said, our game isn't going to be as big as WoW, just better features and gameplay, and as far as the money for making this game goes, isn't a lot of it for servers and stuff like that? Again, we only expect a few thousand people, so we could probably get a really small server for a lot cheaper, and even run it on our computers in its early stages (alpha, beta, etc.).

Oh and we also wouldn't need people to work on the servers, so that is a lot less too. As for art, I know a couple artists, and if we really need to, we can probably get another friend to help us with this game.

Can a mod just lock this thread? Flame fest incoming.

Oh and we also wouldn't need people to work on the servers, so that is a lot less too. As for art, I know a couple artists, and if we really need to, we can probably get another friend to help us with this game.

http://www.cppgameprogramming.com/cgi/nav.cgi?page=intro

Square one.

-Mayple

[quote name='Ecofina' timestamp='1310841273' post='4836080']
Oh and we also wouldn't need people to work on the servers, so that is a lot less too. As for art, I know a couple artists, and if we really need to, we can probably get another friend to help us with this game.

http://www.cppgamepr....cgi?page=intro

Square one.

-Mayple
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Thanks, but we aren't trying to make a text-based game. World of Warcraft has graphics and effects that you can actually see, like this:

[attachment=4208:wow.jpg]

Basically, what kind of software can I use to implement the features and graphics?

This must be the best piece of advice I see posted here regarding questions like yours, and I advise that you take it in and start where your hand can reach.

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[quote name='Ecofina' timestamp='1310839778' post='4836071']
Please help we really want to do this!

3. Sit there and actually read how many names are on the screen.
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I know that World of Warcraft has a lot of people working on it, but like I said, our game isn't going to be as big as WoW, just better features and gameplay, and as far as the money for making this game goes, isn't a lot of it for servers and stuff like that? Again, we only expect a few thousand people, so we could probably get a really small server for a lot cheaper, and even run it on our computers in its early stages (alpha, beta, etc.).
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Better features and game play naturally imply having a larger team. What makes you so certain that YOU with no skills or experience (that you have mentioned) can make a better game then some of the most talented and experienced people in the industry (with a big budget to back them up)? It just shows arrogance on your part and a removal from reality. That is what I wished to convey to you, but you seem to have missed that point.

Oh and we also wouldn't need people to work on the servers, so that is a lot less too. As for art, I know a couple artists, and if we really need to, we can probably get another friend to help us with this game.

Yes, because everyone knows that all MMORPG games are developed in teams of 2-3 people... I am SURE you will be in beta by Christmas (/end sarcasm).

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[quote name='Mayple' timestamp='1310841480' post='4836083']

Oh and we also wouldn't need people to work on the servers, so that is a lot less too. As for art, I know a couple artists, and if we really need to, we can probably get another friend to help us with this game.

http://www.cppgamepr....cgi?page=intro

Square one.

-Mayple
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Thanks, but we aren't trying to make a text-based game. World of Warcraft has graphics and effects that you can actually see, like this:

[attachment=4208:wow.jpg]
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Oh? You mean you want to make a game with graphics?! well why didn't you say so! That is SUPER easy. Pfft we thought you were trying to make a TEXT game. Sorry, our mistake... Just download the makemyawesomegameformeforfreeprogram . You push a button and your game is done. No seriously... you have to learn the basics of programming before you can tackle graphics....

Take a look at PlaneShift. It's an open source mmo. It's smaller than WoW but still there's over 400 000 lines of code, and it's 11 years in the making with about 150 programmers working in their spare time.

If you want to make game, you need to start with something simple, especially if you plan on getting it done before the end of the summer.

Obvious troll is obvious.[/quote]

Just let it sink.

Take a look at PlaneShift. It's an open source mmo. It's smaller than WoW but still there's over 400 000 lines of code, and it's 11 years in the making with about 150 programmers working in their spare time.

If you want to make game, you need to start with something simple, especially if you plan on getting it done before the end of the summer.

I'm not sure you understand what it is we want to do. We don't want to work on it part time, we are going to be doing this full on every day for the rest of summer. Obviously with that many people working for 11 years, they aren't getting a lot done if it is smaller than WoW. We aren't looking for programming either, that isn't how we want to go about writing our game, because none of it is going to be text except for people talking, and we will probably just implement microphones for that, or put text bubbles above peoples heads or something, but the text would still then be an incredibly small part of it, if it is there at all. Commands won't be given in text, it will be point and click, meaning if you are at a door you can just click it to open it rather than typing "/open door" or something. We are looking to advance game design and technology further, not just do what everyone else does.

Oh? You mean you want to make a game with graphics?! well why didn't you say so! That is SUPER easy. Pfft we thought you were trying to make a TEXT game. Sorry, our mistake... Just download the makemyawesomegameformeforfreeprogram . You push a button and your game is done. No seriously... you have to learn the basics of programming before you can tackle graphics....

Lol, but we don't want to use a program that restricts us to whatever it wants to, I heard of this engine on time that deliberately makes all the games made with it the same, I don't know why. We need a flexible, powerful set of tools to help our development, and then a push in the right direction from there, that is all. No need to be so mean..

[quote name='fluffybeast' timestamp='1310843838' post='4836101']
Take a look at PlaneShift. It's an open source mmo. It's smaller than WoW but still there's over 400 000 lines of code, and it's 11 years in the making with about 150 programmers working in their spare time.

If you want to make game, you need to start with something simple, especially if you plan on getting it done before the end of the summer.

I'm not sure you understand what it is we want to do. We don't want to work on it part time, we are going to be doing this full on every day for the rest of summer. Obviously with that many people working for 11 years, they aren't getting a lot done if it is smaller than WoW. We aren't looking for programming either, that isn't how we want to go about writing our game, because none of it is going to be text except for people talking, and we will probably just implement microphones for that, or put text bubbles above peoples heads or something, but the text would still then be an incredibly small part of it, if it is there at all. Commands won't be given in text, it will be point and click, meaning if you are at a door you can just click it to open it rather than typing "/open door" or something. We are looking to advance game design and technology further, not just do what everyone else does.
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You are either an obvious troll or 8. I haven't decided yet, but you should probably ask your parents permission before posting on the forums anyway, they might have special restrictions... like not actually posting.... that is text based... don't worry you can still use microphones though.... we just won't listen.

You not only don't seem to understand that programming is an important part of making a working game, but you also seem completely ignorant about the amount of work anything takes to do. The level of arrogance you show by claiming that you are going to out perform over 150 people working part time WITHOUT programming (in just the summer) is outstanding and is the reason I (and potentially others) are going to be hostile towards you.

[quote name='shadowisadog' timestamp='1310843636' post='4836099']
Oh? You mean you want to make a game with graphics?! well why didn't you say so! That is SUPER easy. Pfft we thought you were trying to make a TEXT game. Sorry, our mistake... Just download the makemyawesomegameformeforfreeprogram . You push a button and your game is done. No seriously... you have to learn the basics of programming before you can tackle graphics....

Lol, but we don't want to use a program that restricts us to whatever it wants to, I heard of this engine on time that deliberately makes all the games made with it the same, I don't know why. We need a flexible, powerful set of tools to help our development, and then a push in the right direction from there, that is all. No need to be so mean..
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lol good luck, you are far beyond my abilities to help you.

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[quote name='fluffybeast' timestamp='1310843838' post='4836101']
Take a look at PlaneShift. It's an open source mmo. It's smaller than WoW but still there's over 400 000 lines of code, and it's 11 years in the making with about 150 programmers working in their spare time.

If you want to make game, you need to start with something simple, especially if you plan on getting it done before the end of the summer.

I'm not sure you understand what it is we want to do. We don't want to work on it part time, we are going to be doing this full on every day for the rest of summer. Obviously with that many people working for 11 years, they aren't getting a lot done if it is smaller than WoW. We aren't looking for programming either, that isn't how we want to go about writing our game, because none of it is going to be text except for people talking, and we will probably just implement microphones for that, or put text bubbles above peoples heads or something, but the text would still then be an incredibly small part of it, if it is there at all. Commands won't be given in text, it will be point and click, meaning if you are at a door you can just click it to open it rather than typing "/open door" or something. We are looking to advance game design and technology further, not just do what everyone else does.
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You are either an obvious troll or 8. I haven't decided yet, but you should probably ask your parents permission before posting on the forums anyway, they might have special restrictions... like not actually posting.... that is text based... don't worry you can still use microphones though.... we just won't listen.
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What is your problem? You haven't said one helpful thing, and keep making fun of me. Why do you have to be so mean, seriously? Are you just jealous or something that you don't have any good ideas for games or the willpower to actually do them? This is something we have worked very hard on in designing, and we just want to actually make them real now, and you can't even give us anything besides nasty word. What have you designed? Nothing. Please stop.

[quote name='shadowisadog' timestamp='1310844629' post='4836107']
[quote name='Ecofina' timestamp='1310844355' post='4836103']
[quote name='fluffybeast' timestamp='1310843838' post='4836101']
Take a look at PlaneShift. It's an open source mmo. It's smaller than WoW but still there's over 400 000 lines of code, and it's 11 years in the making with about 150 programmers working in their spare time.

If you want to make game, you need to start with something simple, especially if you plan on getting it done before the end of the summer.

I'm not sure you understand what it is we want to do. We don't want to work on it part time, we are going to be doing this full on every day for the rest of summer. Obviously with that many people working for 11 years, they aren't getting a lot done if it is smaller than WoW. We aren't looking for programming either, that isn't how we want to go about writing our game, because none of it is going to be text except for people talking, and we will probably just implement microphones for that, or put text bubbles above peoples heads or something, but the text would still then be an incredibly small part of it, if it is there at all. Commands won't be given in text, it will be point and click, meaning if you are at a door you can just click it to open it rather than typing "/open door" or something. We are looking to advance game design and technology further, not just do what everyone else does.
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You are either an obvious troll or 8. I haven't decided yet, but you should probably ask your parents permission before posting on the forums anyway, they might have special restrictions... like not actually posting.... that is text based... don't worry you can still use microphones though.... we just won't listen.
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What is your problem? You haven't said one helpful thing, and keep making fun of me. Why do you have to be so mean, seriously? Are you just jealous or something that you don't have any good ideas for games or the willpower to actually do them? This is something we have worked very hard on in designing, and we just want to actually make them real now, and you can't even give us anything besides nasty word. What have you designed? Nothing. Please stop.
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*sigh* your right . The truth is I AM jealous of you. I apologize for being so mean... I just simply wish I had the motivation that YOU do for making such an awesome game. I will refrain from posting in your threads in the future since I am so "mean" and unhelpful.

lol yeah right .

P.S.: I am really enjoying the lack of negative ratings right now, it makes things a lot more "open" don't you think? ;) .