Lua Or Java?

Me and my friends are making a game, but we have to choose a coding language to use...


I'm a bit experienced with both Lua and Java.

I'm making a 3D MMORPG-style game (Like Wynn, but not) and I want it open-world. Is Lua good for that, or Java, or do you recommend another kind of coding language? thanks.

 

Why not C#? I like the language, its kind of like Java, just use XNA.
If not try the Unreal Engine it runs on C++ and is easy to use after a few tutorials.

 

I am not quite sure...
if going for a 3D MMORPG-game is easy when you don't have *tons* of experience with programming languages.

Anyways, I'd recommend Java, of course.
Also, have a look at libgdx
https://libgdx.badlogicgames.com/

I am myself trying to write a RPG-alike game for Minecraft, using Java, which has proven as a challenge already.

 

how and where u gonna code it...
i only know html css and javascript and a bit of php ;-;

 

Neither. Java is horribly inefficient for games, which is why minecraft runs like shit even on top-end PCs, and Lua is mainly used for scripting. Learn a C language, like C# or C++.

 

I am going to code it with an engine and a language.

I will code it at my house.

Lua, in my opinion, seems easier than Java. It has pretty easy syntax.

Also, is libgdx an engine or a language? (im on my ipad rn soz)

I heard C# was good for coding games, and I kind of understand Unity and they go well, so I might try that.

I heard XNA was good too, I might try it.

 

Lua's syntax is easy, but for a game only useful if combined with an engine.
Then again, you sure need to have a bunch of knowledge before starting. Believe me.

Also, libgdx is a libgdx is a libary for java, which is *great* for coding games, but hard for beginners like you, probaly.
It takes a few years to understand advanced features, but once you are that far, you can easily create complicated games using it.

 

All of this sounds like you are incredibly inexperienced. Try a simpler goal before attempting to make something as complex as an MMORPG.

 

Couldn't have said it better. I'd recommend reading/watching a tutorial-series, and learning the basics, before trying to start such a huge thing.

 

I use C++ with Unreal Engine 4, the engine itself is quite easy to use once you know your way around. C++ takes time but if you follow tutorials you can learn it with ease.

 

It's going to be simple, with like 1 town and a field. and I'm building off of that as I learn.

It's also not really an MMORPG, since I'm not gonna make a ton of servers for it. I'm just having MMORPG style features like classes and quests and open world stuff.

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I am going to learn the basics before I start the project. I just want to know which one, because I have a bit of experience with both.

 

Obviously python, its the best(jk)
I'm not into coding games so I dont really know

 

Use C# or C++

They are just better to learn in general