HTML5 Programmer Wanted
January 18th, 2016 at 5:24:35 PM
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One of the earliest and most beloved features of the Wizard of Odds were the clunky old Java games I created in the late 90's. Here is a screenshot of the Jacks or Better game.
Click on the image to be taken to the actual game.
The problem is that Java is being less and less supported by browsers. Google Chrome doesn't support my games at all. They can still be played in Internet Explorer, but I don't expect that to last.
What we want to do is convert them to HTML5, while retaining the retro look as much as we can. So, we're giving our WoV programmers first opportunity at the job. Please PM me if you are qualified and interested. This is, of course, paying work.
Thank you.
Click on the image to be taken to the actual game.
The problem is that Java is being less and less supported by browsers. Google Chrome doesn't support my games at all. They can still be played in Internet Explorer, but I don't expect that to last.
What we want to do is convert them to HTML5, while retaining the retro look as much as we can. So, we're giving our WoV programmers first opportunity at the job. Please PM me if you are qualified and interested. This is, of course, paying work.
Thank you.
Last edited by: Wizard on Jan 18, 2016
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
January 18th, 2016 at 11:21:17 PM
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The Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em game also cannot be played (it uses Java).
"Dice, verily, are armed with goads and driving-hooks, deceiving and tormenting, causing grievous woe." -Rig Veda 10.34.4
January 19th, 2016 at 6:03:14 AM
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Quote: teddysThe Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em game also cannot be played (it uses Java).
It works for me.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
January 19th, 2016 at 8:17:33 AM
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JB doesn't want the job?
Craps is paradise (Pair of dice).
Lets hear it for the SpeedCount Mathletes :)
April 5th, 2016 at 6:41:26 AM
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Update: We found somebody. Please consider the position filled.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
April 5th, 2016 at 7:08:00 AM
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Wiz, I love that Java game (even if the computer I try to run it on doesn't). I especially appreciate the expected return values in the dialog window. (I like knowing how much my mistakes are costing me.) I hope you are able to retain this feature in the updated version.
Thank you for providing these VP games for free on WoO!
Thank you for providing these VP games for free on WoO!
"Dealer has 'rock'... Pay 'paper!'"
April 5th, 2016 at 9:21:36 AM
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The Jacks-or-Better game has been converted to HTLM5 and runs on the latest versions of major name browsers, enjoy!
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April 5th, 2016 at 10:03:01 AM
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Excellent, BCS. Thanks!
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