Game API's or software

Hello,
I am new to BB development and am trying to figure out how to make games? Say for instance the games BrickBreaker or Tetris for the blackberry's. What Java specification was used to make these animated games? Are they SVG, Flash, etc.? I know i may be way off but any clarity on the matter is greatly appreciated.
weblogicguy

Yeah, they suckered me on that one too. I did a double take and said "When did *that* happen!?".
Gaming in J2SE is usually handled via the fullscreen Java2D APIs. The terms you need to be most familiar with are BufferStrategy, Automatic Image, BufferedImage, and VolatileImage. Between these APIs, you have everything you need to do fast 2D graphics. Of course, there are some great libraries out there to help you out:
LWJGL - This is a thin Java -> OpenGL layer that's perfect for creating the next Quake in Java. If you're so inclined, you can also do 2D graphics by way of some 3D transformation voodoo.
Upsides: This sucka's fast; Well supported by the community
Downsides: Difficult to learn (OpenGL); Not ported to all systems (yet)
http://java-game-lib.sourceforge.net
Planetation - This is ZParticle's own library he created for his Java2D gaming needs. It's got some really nice features such as a map editor, scrolling maps, and automatic sprite pooling. (Jump in here if I'm missing something Z.)
Upsides: A very fast Java2D gaming API; complete end to end solution
Downsides: The entire system is designed around the Map Editor. This makes it tough to plug in your map enhancements.
http://www.scottshaver2000.com
GAGE - GAGE is a library I wrote after being inspired by Planetation. It handles features such as Parallax Maps, Collision Detection, Sound, Sprite handling, Hi-Resolution timer, and other fun features. The API was designed to be as open as possible so that you only have to use parts you want to use. It doesn't define any file formats.
Upsides: Cleanly written; Lots of great features
Downsides: Still new; No Map Editor (Don't be lazy! Build one yourself! ;-)); Some APIs may change before codebase stablizes
http://java.dnsalias.com
As the previous poster mentioned, all these are discussed on JavaGaming.org, with the later two also having boards on http://www.scottshaver2000.com/forum.

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My Game API

I just discovered this Forum and couldn't help but
mention I have been working on a game API since early
97. I am still working on it (doesn't pay the bills)
However, I think I have the absolutely most efficient
and robust API for games for many many reasons.
1- 100% double buffered graphics.
2- I handle Events from the Frame downwards in an internal list
100% rewrite and internal handling of
mouse and keyboard events.
3- I don't use components. Events are dispatched
from the parent Container which means 1 listener.
4 - The graphics output Thread is timed precisely
This means NO race conditions and SMOOTH graphics.
5 Layering is a product of the Graphics output Thread.
This means very little extra processing to swap
* "Component" layers.
6 100% retentiion of Alpha value on layered
components. This means you can have a
component of any shape on a Component of any shape.
7 A built in Spline() class for Gob() "Sprite"
movment.
8 SuperBitmaps()
"Scrollable Bitmaps that are larger than
the visible the display."
8 Full X/Y/Z space
9 Built in Java Object Server and class
permission registery.
10 Configurable from a simple text file.
11 Built in 100% Component swap on Event
dispatch means you can change EVERY component comprising the display in 1 display iteration. This makes changing the display on an event VERY fast and smooth. I would venture to say faster than windows
updates ALL its components (Which you can
actually see being drawn on windows)
12 AnimGob() class for animated graphics
objects.
Note:
** actually they are Gobs() of "GraphicsObjects"
I said Components so you would know what it essentially is.
*** The Graphics IO and Threading were designed
around some of the superior concepts of Amiga Copper
Lists for anyone who understands or cares :)
There are many things I don't have time to mention.
Currently I have the Object server "java.io"
yanked and I am preparing a new java.nio version.
For those who want to test the API.
(requires JDK1.4)
http://hyperbyte.ab.ca/JavaZone
Now there are some issues of course but this
displays the concept and java is fast enough
for games.
Oh yes and it runs as an signed Applet OR
a java Application verbatim.
AND I have an exact Win32.exe version.
Well one day I may actually do
real documentation.
Hava fun :)
Tony Swain
Senior V.P. of Software Development Hyperbyte inc. http://www.hyperbyte.ab.ca
Netscape DevEdge Champion Devs-Java Newsgroup
snews://secnews.netscape.com/netscape.devs-java

Hmm I replied to this quit a while back but it
seems to have gotten lost.
Do you use native timing or System.getMillis or do you
use timer like that at all?There are 2 timer paradigms. Native timeing is
used for Thread preemption and notification and
getMillis is used for a real time clock.
I have a new class which servers as a central
time registry and uses native timing for
what I call a "Heartbeat" timer with one second
resolution. Thus there are ATM 3 methods of timing.
The tightest is the Graphics output Thread
which has a 20ms resolution. I call this the
"Exec Constant" because it is the minimum preemption
I have found after much testing that one "SHOULD"
give so that the underlying OS has enough time for housekeeping.
Otherise you get issues such as under MS Windows where a socket
connects and you loose control of you gui because it is locked
out. This NEVER happens under HyperView. It takes care
of its own preemperion and can NEVER race. Even if you
called its paint() method from 20 Threads it should keep
running smoothly. It forces proper serialization.
The output is designed/inspired by Amiga Copper lists.
Do you use eventDispatched for catching the events?
This is good if there is only few listeners, such as
keyboard and mouse alone, but it gets very slow when
window listeners are involved.I started this after the initial release of JDK1.02.
It became obvious very quickly that there was grave
deficiencies in the origianl event model.
As such I designed my own handlers for Events
which run in their own Threads. This is WAY more
efficient because there is almost no processing done
in the mousePressed() method for example.
The Mouse listener simply accures the events and then notifies
the handler. This mean the mouse event Thread never gets
bogged down my too much processing becuase it is simply free
to keep accruing the events without worrying about what
the events do. Same for the keyboard.
Also, there is only ever ONE event listener.
It hands the events to respective handler, and
The handler processes the event.
There are 2 methods of event handling.
One which requires an Object called "Dispatch()"
And the other a more lightweight method of
overwriting the "Component's" inline event methods.
Note: I say component for clarity BUT the HyperView Does NOT
use Components at all. It has its own version which are
called "Gobs" for "Graphics Objects" This is
similar in concept to the old Amiga Bob or Blitter Object.
Do you have any documentation? I believe you don't
want to release source for such project otherwise it
would have been in the jar, correct? I want to eventually BUT I think it is too early yet.
There are too many issues I must fix. For example
Splines sometimes loose their direction in the Z plane.
Hmmm :( Thus they end up going backwards.. Shrug.
I have 5+ years of optimitation into this, but I have
not worked on it much for the past 2 years because
it doesn't pay $$$ and I have to concentrate other
paying code. However, it is my intention to
have others work on it eventually. It comes down to
I am very picky in the "A real programmer will
work 90 hours to increase the speed of a critical loop
by 90 nano seconds" sense.
The only problem
is that without the docs it is quite limited.I understand. I will post many more examples
in the next month.
I'm not
trying to snatch your code or anything, I'm using
OpenGL for my graphics, but I tried playing around
with it and failed.What failed the Applet or Open GL?
Sounds like a cool idea you have been developing.Thanks! It is my baby. The premise behind it is
simple "Efficiency" Java is efficient enough if one
takes care to avoid various pitfalls. Probelm is
there are maybe 1% good programmers and 99% bad ones.
I mean of the I should put a subrouine every 5 lines variety
the more objects I instantiate on the fly the better variety.
There are many things you do not see happening.
For example there is a complete Java Object Server
built into the Applet. THus once you run the Applet
you are at once p2p ready. However, I am replacing
this server with a new one based on java.nio.
Several of the clases I wrote under JDK1.3
Sun incorporated likewise into JDK1.4. For
example ByteBuffer and Preferences. I
am going to switch from my version to theirs.
The new nio bases server is many times better
and is non blocking. Under 1.3 I NEVER blocked but
looped around the available() method.
anyway I could go on and on about this...
You can write me for more info
(Spam avoider)
tswain(at)hyperbyte.ab.ca
Sincerely:
Tony Swain

GAME - API`s available?

Hi everyone!
As i surfed to http://java.sun.com today i saw the "GAME API" in the Highlights section. After a closer look i realized that this GAME API is designed for MIDP - useless for me because it has its focus on wireless devices.
Now my questions: Are there official (sun) or 3rd party game api's for J2SE, where can i find them and which one do you recommend?
greets
mike

Yeah, they suckered me on that one too. I did a double take and said "When did *that* happen!?".
Gaming in J2SE is usually handled via the fullscreen Java2D APIs. The terms you need to be most familiar with are BufferStrategy, Automatic Image, BufferedImage, and VolatileImage. Between these APIs, you have everything you need to do fast 2D graphics. Of course, there are some great libraries out there to help you out:
LWJGL - This is a thin Java -> OpenGL layer that's perfect for creating the next Quake in Java. If you're so inclined, you can also do 2D graphics by way of some 3D transformation voodoo.
Upsides: This sucka's fast; Well supported by the community
Downsides: Difficult to learn (OpenGL); Not ported to all systems (yet)
http://java-game-lib.sourceforge.net
Planetation - This is ZParticle's own library he created for his Java2D gaming needs. It's got some really nice features such as a map editor, scrolling maps, and automatic sprite pooling. (Jump in here if I'm missing something Z.)
Upsides: A very fast Java2D gaming API; complete end to end solution
Downsides: The entire system is designed around the Map Editor. This makes it tough to plug in your map enhancements.
http://www.scottshaver2000.com
GAGE - GAGE is a library I wrote after being inspired by Planetation. It handles features such as Parallax Maps, Collision Detection, Sound, Sprite handling, Hi-Resolution timer, and other fun features. The API was designed to be as open as possible so that you only have to use parts you want to use. It doesn't define any file formats.
Upsides: Cleanly written; Lots of great features
Downsides: Still new; No Map Editor (Don't be lazy! Build one yourself! ;-)); Some APIs may change before codebase stablizes
http://java.dnsalias.com
As the previous poster mentioned, all these are discussed on JavaGaming.org, with the later two also having boards on http://www.scottshaver2000.com/forum.

Can't download video games because of new Software.

Well I have not played my game World of Warcraft for a while, and I bought a new Macbook Pro on Apr 13 2012. It won't let me download these older games that ive owned since atleast 2 years ago including these specific games, Diablo II, Warcraft III, Starcraft II and World of Warcraft plus all expansions. Because of the new software how do I download these games without buying new ones. Am I able to buy the old software that these games could run on? If so how, and what software?

Apple updated the operating system to 10.7 and as a result, Rosetta/PPC based programs that 10.6 ran in Rosetta won't work anymore.
Not only that some are not bothering to update or come out with new versions because Apple changes the OS too often and they can't make a profit on our small market share.
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I need api for my software

i am creating a software in C# that i want to sell with my cd and in this software i am want to give password programmatically so if user want to open pdf without using my software then it will ask password and if they open that pdf using my software then it will open without using password.
I need this api urgently please anybody send me link

Search Engines are your friend:
I typed this (“adobe reader redistribution license”) into my favorite and the top result was the one I wanted at < https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/mmform/index.cfm?name=distribution_form&pv=fp

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Hi,
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What are you doing with software (games) designed to run on Snow Leopard. Have you heard of anyone making a patch for LION?

What are you doing with software (games) designed to run on Snow Leopard when the Os is Lion?

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Blizzard, publisher of StarCraft, WarCraft, and Diablo, has posted a statement about that -
Blizzard Support
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Mapping/invoking key codes in a GameCanvas's main game loop.

I'm trying to bind some diagonal sprite movement methods to the keypad. I already know that I have to map out the diagonals to key codes since key states only look out for key presses in the upper half of the phone (d-pad, soft buttons, etc...). Problem is, how do I invoke them in the main game loop since a key state can be encapsulated in a method and piped through the loop? What makes this even worst is a bug that my phone maker's game API (Siemens Game API for MIDP 1.0, which is their own implementation of the MIDP 2.0 Game API) has, in which if I override the keyPressed, keyReleased, or keyRepeated methods, it will always set my key states to zero, thus I can't move the sprite at all. Also, it seems that my phone's emulator automatically maps key states to 2, 4, 6, and 8, so my only concern is how do I map the diagonal methods into 1, 3, 7, and 9, as well as invoking them in the main game loop? Enclosed is the example code that I've been working on as well as the link to a thread in the Siemens (now Benq Mobile) developer's forum about the bug's discovery:
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import javax.microedition.lcdui.*;
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private Sprite backgroundSprite;
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super(true);
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public void run() {
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input();
drawScreen(g);
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playerSprite.moveUpRight();
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if (gameAction==KEY_NUM7){
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if ((diagonalGameAction & KEY_NUM3) !=0)
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case GameCanvas.KEY_NUM9:
if ((diagonalGameAction & KEY_NUM9) !=0)
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break;
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}EDIT: Also enclosed is a thread over in J2ME.org in which another user reports of the same flaw.
http://www.j2me.org/yabbse/index.php?board=12;action=display;threadid=5068

Okay...you lost me...I thought that's what I was doing?
If you mean try hitTestPoint ala this:
wally2.addEventListener(Event.ENTER_FRAME, letsSee);
function letsSee(event:Event)
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thanh you

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I am looking for any information about Siemens API to allow PIM access from a midlet. I did not manage to find specifications about that API on the web...
Are specifications free ? Is there an environment to develop J2ME applications using Siemens PIM API ? Has anybody developed this type of application on this forum ?
Thank you very much,
Dan Ouaki

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But I have never seen anything about it on Siemens developer portal (Java Wireless, Game API, JSR120, JSR135 are the only non-JTWI supported technologies).
Is Siemens PIM API a hoax ?

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I am new to Mac. My kids have a bunch of games and some educational software on CD ROM. The software case's say the CDROM is compatible with both Windows and Mac. I have not had a problem installing them on my old PC but cant get either my iMac or Macbook to install the software.

Check the exact version requirements on the box. Make sure it says OS X. If it only supports OS 9, then it won't work on Intel Macs (e.g. your MacBook and 2006 iMacs).
Also, there are a few bizarrely-designed games that are OS X compatible, but the installer runs in OS 9. If that's the case, you'd need to install it on a PowerPC Mac, then copy the game folder onto your Intel Mac (using flash drive, CD, file sharing, etc)

How can i make a list like Razer Game Booster in wpf C#

Hello every one
I asked this question in stackoverflow, and they just gave me negative points! I don't know why,
but at least
I expected to get answer in here.
I trying to make a software with WPF in C# that the theme is
similar to Razer Game Booster.
I made many effect similar to
Razer Game Booster in my software but I don't Know how can i make a list like that software!
You can download Razer Game Booster in this link: http://www.razerzone.com/cortex/download
Now, What exactly i want?! I'll show you with following pics:
After adding a few items, a scroll bar will appear and if you do nothing, it will be hidden after a few seconds:
Image link: http://imgur.com/XIl3Bk9
After placing the mouse on the items (on hover status):
Image link: http://imgur.com/8NbUrIx
Which one of objects in visual C# and WPF Application can do this?!
if you interested to see what I've done, unfortunately I tried it and
failed! Now I asking you to help me and show me how can i do that?
any advice can help me. I'm waiting for your answer.
thank you guys so much.
I'm sorry
if I bothering you.

There are probably 1000's of tutorial about layout in WPF but I have found that the people on this forum have the best handle on how to use WPF. I am now near a workstation and have the following code example which should get you started. (the example
is in VB but it is the XAML which is important).
<Window x:Class="MainWindow"
xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml/presentation"
xmlns:x="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml"
Title="MainWindow" Height="350" Width="525" Loaded="Window_Loaded">
<Window.Resources>
<Style TargetType="ListBox" x:Key="myListbox" >
<Setter Property="ScrollViewer.HorizontalScrollBarVisibility" Value="Hidden"></Setter>
<Style.Triggers>
<Trigger Property="IsMouseOver" Value="True">
<Setter Property="ScrollViewer.HorizontalScrollBarVisibility" Value="Visible" ></Setter>
</Trigger>
</Style.Triggers>
</Style>
</Window.Resources>
<Grid Background="#FF040404">
<ListBox Style="{StaticResource myListbox }"
HorizontalAlignment="Left" Height="237" Margin="23,46,0,0"
VerticalAlignment="Top" Width="470"
ItemsSource="{Binding theList}" Background="Transparent" >
<ListBox.ItemsPanel>
<ItemsPanelTemplate>
<UniformGrid Rows="2"></UniformGrid>
</ItemsPanelTemplate>
</ListBox.ItemsPanel>
<ListBox.ItemTemplate>
<DataTemplate>
<Grid Background="#FF574A4A" Width="150" Height="75" Margin="0,0,10,0" >
<TextBlock Text="{Binding theCaption}" VerticalAlignment="Bottom" Foreground="#FFF5EFEF"></TextBlock>
</Grid>
</DataTemplate>
</ListBox.ItemTemplate>
</ListBox>
</Grid>
</Window>
Class MainWindow
Public Property theList As New List(Of theItem)
Private Sub Window_Loaded(sender As Object, e As RoutedEventArgs)
For i As Integer = 0 To 5
Dim ti As New theItem With {.theCaption = "Caption " + i.ToString}
theList.Add(ti)
Next
DataContext = Me
End Sub
End Class
Public Class theItem
Public Property theCaption As String
End Class
The above XAML define a listbox with the properties I mentioned in my previous post. There is a listbox with an ItemTemplate (define how each item should be displayed) and a definition of how the layout
should be done (ItemsPanel). The is also a style which uses datatriggers to show/hide your scrollbar. If you have questions about what I presented please ask but I would ask that you try it first so that you can see how it looks .
And I'm sorry for the small font above but this forum editor constantly give me problems.
Lloyd Sheen

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