A Web interface that can be used to create an MMORPG

Posted: June 2nd, 2005 | 34 Comments »

A good step towards easier video-game authoring tool: phpMMORPG:

phpMMORPG is a Web interface that can be used to create an MMORPG with a back-end which permits users of the interface to create their own games. It features real-time chat, a map editor, a template system, a quest box, PVP, PVE, a loot system, and other functions. Except for the use of “marquee”, it uses 100% XHTML 1.0.


Why do I blog this? because every attempt to democratize game authoring is relevant and interesting in terms of “bottom up” innovation. Game companies are so marketing-driven (due to editors which do not like risk) that they develop prequel/sequel/look-alike. Would game authoring tools can recreate the initial burst of innovation video game design lived in the 80s?
Of course the layout is simple and the interaction are fairly limited, but it’s a smart step.

Update since this is very relevant, I translated few more information about this DIY MMORPG: the author wants to have the following features:

  • real-time chat
  • 2d + 3d iso (pixel art) map
  • flexible interface with a template engine
  • PvP/PvE and quest system
  • members management
  • integrated forum

For any questions, you’d better contact the author, a 20 years old french guy using this form. Support his work, it’s of great interest for the community!

34 Comments on “A Web interface that can be used to create an MMORPG”

  1. 1 The Ziggurat of Doom » I bring you…NEWS said at 4:38 pm on June 3rd, 2005:

    [...] a welcoming home Game news: 10 “interesting ideas” in videogame construction Web interface for creating MMORPG Sub [...]

  2. 2 Walkerings said at 6:42 pm on June 2nd, 2005:

    DIYPHPMMORPG
    My editor at O’Reilly (yes, I’m writing a book) points out this Pasta and Vinegar post highlighting a Web-based interface called phpMMORPG (authored by Anthor the Dwarf, so it’s gotta be good) that lets users create their own MMORPGs, complete

  3. 3 Mark Wallace said at 6:44 pm on June 2nd, 2005:

    I’d be interested to hear fomr anyone who’s actually used this software. It sound like a great thing. Would be a bit tough for me to get through in French, though :)

  4. 4 MAKE: Blog said at 10:00 am on June 3rd, 2005:

    DIY MMORPG
    phpMMORPG is a Web interface that can be used to create an MMORPG with a back-end which permits users of the interface to create their own games. It features real-time chat, a map editor, a template system, a quest box, PVP, PVE, a loot system, and ot…

  5. 5 Miscellaneous Flotch said at 5:49 pm on June 3rd, 2005:

    Create Your Own MMORPG
    Create your own MMORPG using PHP and a web interface: imagine the possibilities!

  6. 6 No Shoelaces said at 2:44 am on June 4th, 2005:


    phpMMORPG is a Web interface that can be used to create an MMORPG with a back-end which permits users of the interface to create their own games. It features real-time chat, a map editor, a template system, a quest box, PVP, PVE, a loot system, and ot…

  7. 7 writing my name in water said at 8:46 pm on June 9th, 2005:

    Making spaces
    The Make blog has really taken off lately, in terms of quantity and quality of posts. I saw so many inspiring projects on there today. For instance, a 20 year old French gentleman has made a PHP-based MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer…

  8. 8 mike said at 4:46 am on June 21st, 2005:

    hello

  9. 9 Jas said at 1:44 am on June 25th, 2005:

    Hello

  10. 10 Charles said at 6:27 pm on July 12th, 2005:

    I downloaded the game, but i don’t know how to get it started or get it running. Could someone please help me with this.

  11. 11 ViPeRiOn said at 12:12 am on September 6th, 2005:

    So do we click on this link and click on the Zip and download? Is that the right one?

    Here it is: http://freshmeat.net/projects/phpmmorpg/

    Just wondering, cuz Im not sure.

  12. 12 ViPeRiOn said at 12:14 am on September 6th, 2005:

    Oh is it the game were downloading or an actual MMORPG maker?

    I got confused, sorry about the double post.

  13. 13 Nicolas said at 7:30 am on September 6th, 2005:

    it’s the MMORPG maker!

  14. 14 mike said at 5:09 pm on October 10th, 2005:

    this is awsome but how much dose it cost????

  15. 15 Anthor said at 9:25 am on October 18th, 2005:

    Nothing dude, it’s Free and open-source!

    For the demo : http://phpmmorpg.free.fr/

  16. 16 "Magic" Matthew said at 7:32 am on October 22nd, 2005:

    Ok. I have little space on my PC do I HAVE to download anything?

  17. 17 logan said at 3:04 pm on November 10th, 2005:

    ok how do i start it up?

  18. 18 Random Hero said at 4:55 pm on November 17th, 2005:

    This looks so great but…. how on earth do i start????

  19. 19 Puablo said at 9:44 pm on November 27th, 2005:

    How the heck do you start?

  20. 20 Puablo said at 11:49 pm on November 27th, 2005:

    hello??

  21. 21 Nicolas said at 12:29 am on November 28th, 2005:

    For all of you who ask me how it starts, I am not the developer so go on the freshmeat webpage, take the php package (here: http://anthor.phpsoft.free.fr/downloads/phpMMORPG_0.2.0.zip), put them on a webserver and follow the help file. This is web interface for a php MMORPG.

  22. 22 Gabriel said at 3:23 am on December 1st, 2005:

    Sorry…
    Where I make the download of mmorpg maker?

  23. 23 DirtyDog said at 12:28 am on December 16th, 2005:

    Anyone know of an English site or demo for this script?

  24. 24 achmed said at 5:04 pm on May 5th, 2006:

    how can i creat my own MMORPG ?

  25. 25 Crazy Wire » Blog Archive » Free 3d MMORPG Maker? > Game Development > onRPG Forums said at 4:46 am on June 4th, 2006:

    [...] Comments on: A Web interface that can be used to create an MMORPG File Format: Unrecognized – View as HTMLI got confused, sorry about the double post. Oh is it the game were downloading or an actual MMORPG maker? I got confused, sorry about the double post. … [...]

  26. 26 Crazy Wire » Blog Archive » Game Maker Community -> How Do You Create A Mmorpg With Game Maker? said at 11:38 am on June 4th, 2006:

    [...] Comments on: A Web interface that can be used to create an MMORPG File Format: Unrecognized – View as HTMLFor instance, a 20 year old French gentleman has made a PHP-based MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer… Making spaces The Make blog has really taken off lately, … [...]

  27. 27 Doctor5 said at 4:57 am on July 26th, 2006:

    where could i find the program or window i need to start it?

  28. 28 Japh said at 6:10 pm on October 15th, 2006:

    Hi, this phpMMORPG is only in version 0.2.1
    You cannot use it as it is not yet finished.
    There’s no complete game, you need to have PHP and MySQL running on your web server in order to use it. It’s VERY incomplete.
    0.2.1….. no even version 1 yet.
    Unless you are able to develop yourself, no point getting it yet. But watch this space til it’s finished :)

  29. 29 PissedOff said at 10:01 pm on October 16th, 2006:

    What a waste of time and effort. Took 5+ hours to get running at all, and then come to find out this is vaporware. You want to make an mmorpg maker, then make it, get it finished and THEN release it. People, do NOT waste your time with this!

  30. 30 Gillvane said at 9:22 pm on December 4th, 2006:

    Looks interesting, but unpolished. If you want to discuss making your own MMORPG, and see a list of all the tools available, stop by MMORPG Maker.
    http://www.mmorpgmaker.com

  31. 31 mmorpg list said at 3:43 am on December 30th, 2006:

    it is nice for someone that is not skilled in programming and wants to have some fun, not sure how far can it go but it depends on how creative you are i believe

  32. 32 Flippy said at 4:37 pm on January 9th, 2007:

    This is a peice of SHIT !!!!!!11

  33. 33 Danny said at 11:59 pm on January 15th, 2007:

    Has anyone heard anything else of this? :O

  34. 34 Ams said at 4:22 pm on February 2nd, 2007:

    Yeah create this mmorpg is wasting time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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