Wai Foong Ng

This paper demonstrates the capabilities of developing a 2-dimensional role-playing game from scratch using only VB.net without other additional extension. Although VB.net which is usually not preferred by game developers, it has the potential to create a simple game prototype. The main aims of this project are to: test the feasibility of VB.net in developing a 2-dimensional role-playing game from scratch, and create a functional game prototype that can be used for future researches which are… Show more

This paper demonstrates the capabilities of developing a 2-dimensional role-playing game from scratch using only VB.net without other additional extension. Although VB.net which is usually not preferred by game developers, it has the potential to create a simple game prototype. The main aims of this project are to: test the feasibility of VB.net in developing a 2-dimensional role-playing game from scratch, and create a functional game prototype that can be used for future researches which are on procedural generation of item and users’ preference of item. This game prototype is essential to the listed researches as direct implementation of item drop mechanism is easier. Experimental results demonstrate success with all aims: VB.net is capable in developing 2-dimensional role-playing game, and a functional game prototype has been created which can be used for future researches. Show less

This paper demonstrates the significance of rule-based procedural generation of item in role-playing game. The main aims of this project are to: implement rule-based randomized algorithm and totally randomized algorithm in generating item procedurally in Role-Playing Game (RPG), and compare the advantage of rule-based randomized algorithm against totally randomized algorithm in item drop mechanism. Experimental results demonstrate success with all aims: rule-based randomized algorithm is proven… Show more

This paper demonstrates the significance of rule-based procedural generation of item in role-playing game. The main aims of this project are to: implement rule-based randomized algorithm and totally randomized algorithm in generating item procedurally in Role-Playing Game (RPG), and compare the advantage of rule-based randomized algorithm against totally randomized algorithm in item drop mechanism. Experimental results demonstrate success with all aims: rule-based randomized algorithm is proven to be a better game changing factor in procedural generation of item as it can control the prolific generation of strong items in the early stage of the game. This helps to balance the game and prevents any snow-balling effect as the game progresses. Show less