Making an online game

[jittus rye]

I am going to make a complex online text and graphics game. Does anyone have any techniques for learning cgi.

[file cabinet]

if it's web based.. use php, it'd be easier.. or maybe python which is supposed to be pretty easy.

[jittus rye]

I have a challenge, can anyone draw this image on the computer?
http://www.intpcentral.com/uploads/worldbuilder.JPG

[jimkopelli]

What, with the shadow and everything?
It kinda looks like Gumby...

[jittus rye]

that is from me taking the picture. shadow from the light on my fan.

[Jezebel]

jittus rye, I did a quick trace of your tree man. I'm not sure what you want it for, but if you want it as different sizes I have it as a vector image.
http://www.intpcentral.com/uploads/worldbuilder2.gif

[Laeskis]

I could draw it on my computer, but I'd really rather not...I'm sure it'd be an awful mess to clean up.

[jittus rye]

Wow! That's amazing Thankyou Jezebel.

Can I ask what program you used to do that, how to download the program, and any hints ? That is just what I'm looking for. I am using a combonation of php and javascript for my game.

[Jezebel]

Wow! That's amazing Thankyou Jezebel.

Can I ask what program you used to do that, how to download the program, and any hints ? That is just what I'm looking for. I am using a combonation of php and javascript for my game.

I used adobe illustrator. I just added a layer and traced, it only took a few minutes. If you're serious about doing illustrations on a computer I'd recommend getting a good tablet. I used to have one and it made things so much easier--it felt like drawing with a pencil, and was even sensitive to pressure. It isn't as easy with a mouse or a laptop touchpad (in my case).