Re: FN-FORUM SMS Games Java games G2

date posted 28th January 2003 14:44

Dammm!! There are so many things 2 learn, and I'm getting old. thanks for
the quick explanation! That should keep me busy for awhile as I search for
more on the subject. Thanks

Do you know of any good website's that would give me more examples and info
on these games?

Roger

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Eckersall" [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 12:46 PM
Subject: Re: FN-FORUM SMS Games Java games G2


> the games are java-based, built iirc in the J2ME libraries - mobiles have
a
> stripped down version of java in order to combat bugs and any potential
> viruses(although as docomo found out there are other annoying things that
> can be done such as autodialling).
>
> the games are downloaded via WAP - usually by sending the mobile a
bookmark.
> since these games are normally charged for via reverse billing you have to
> ensure they can only be downloaded once or twice from that bookmark.
>
> as for scores they can be returned either via WAP or SMS depending on the
> game and provider - SMS being cheaper than WAP.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Roger Fletcher" [EMAIL REMOVED]
> To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 12:22 PM
> Subject: FN-FORUM SMS Games Java games G2
>
>
> OK this is where all you programmers have a good laugh at my expense!!!
You
> wicked lot.
>
> I am interested in finding out what software and language are used to make
> the new mobile phone games! I'm not into the latest mobile phones and I'm
> not into java so my explanation of my question is pretty limited.
>
> So as my email subject says. SMS Games Java games G2
>
> If anyone understands what I am going on about!!! (not sure that I do!)
any
> info would be good.
>
> If you know of any related information you can post a link to!
>
> That's is great.
>
> If you are unsure as to what the hell I am going on about. move on to the
> next email and don't trouble your little mind ;)
>
> Cheers
> Roger
>
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