Anybody here not use FrameWorks?

[IamThatGuy]

I am seeking some motivation and looking to see some projects that have been built or a WIP without a framework unless it was created by you to give me some motivation.

[BentPin]

Hey, I'm currently working on a a competitive, PvP card game, and I've built (hobbled) the code running it from the ground up. While, I'm sure, my WIP is modest compared to what you're probably taking on, I'd still like to think it could provide a bit of motivation to you.

 

I'm just about to begin soliciting (alpha) playtesters, so there's not a lot to look at. Here is a link to a video showing a bit of outdated gameplay:

 

 

Would love to hear more about your project.

 

Keep at it!

 

 

-J.L.

[IamThatGuy]

Looks pretty good from old preview.

 

Right now, I am only playing around creating some prototypes for a larger scale project: 

 

1st: http://head2headplay.com/chess/h2h_chess.html

 

Still needs check,checkmate coded and any small bugs and code optimization I run across for completed prototype.

 

I am trying to think about a different theme but similar concept to Castle Wars: Link: http://m0rkeulv.net/games/castle-wars.html

[IamThatGuy]

It is really amazing that either

a) everyone uses frameworks.

no one wants to post any links to there games.

 

Either way, its amazing.

[mentuat]

I don't use frameworks for any of my games, just simple canvas manipulation with js/typescript

[IamThatGuy]

I don't use frameworks for any of my games, just simple canvas manipulation with js/typescript

 

All your games on happylander?

[mentuat]

yes, apart from 'Isle of Tune' which isn't html5

[IamThatGuy]

yes, apart from 'Isle of Tune' which isn't html5

 

Some very fun games on there. You do the art yourself for them?

[CodeToWin]

if you guys blog about your work, you should do a series on making games without a framework. I would certainly be interested in reading it. 

 

 

I really like the power of Phaser, but it kind of seems like cheating

[mentuat]

Some very fun games on there. You do the art yourself for them?

thanks - yes, with additional stock images bought and edited as required

 

 

I really like the power of Phaser, but it kind of seems like cheating

well in a way - that's the whole point!  Use a framework to 'cheat' or skip through the boring structural elements of building a game so you can get on with the fun parts!

 

The main reason I don't use an existing framework is because I started making html5 games before they were as fully developed as they are now - but I do have my own 'framework' of sorts to cover the basics of screen resizing, orientation, sound, game loops, button handling, asset management etc. which I have been improving on ever since to make my life easier!  

[doqheart]

I'm working on a game built from the ground up.  Wizards of Prestige

It's a wizard academy simulation me and my partners have been working on for several years.  

[IamThatGuy]

 

 but I do have my own 'framework' of sorts to cover the basics of screen resizing, orientation, sound, game loops, button handling, asset management etc. which I have been improving on ever since to make my life easier!  

 

 

I also like not using a framework because you learn a lot more concepts then calling some functions to do all the work for you as you mentioned. asset management, screen resizing, ect. After some time of doing this, your have you own "framework" like main ones but you know the in-and outs of every piece of code.

 

I am very familiar with 2d concepts in another language so I prefer to work my way up to a my own framework as you have. 

 

I would use a framework for 3d though, way to much going on for 3d stuff =}

 

Looks nice @doqheart