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Java,LWJGL,TWL,Slick2D

28 (82.4%)

C#,Mono,Gtk#,Cairo

2 (5.9%)

HTML5,Javascript,Processing

1 (2.9%)

C++,SDL

1 (2.9%)

Python,Libtcod

2 (5.9%)

Total Members Voted: 34

[Trylobot]

NOTE: I will still be supporting the existing ship editor, so do not worry about that

• I'm planning a full re-write of sf-ship-ed, aka Trylobot's STARSECTOR Ship Editor
• It will be written in one of the above frameworks Java,LWJGL,TWL,Slick2D
• The new editor will have all of the features of the existing editor, but without the heavy keyboard emphasis, it will be modeled after art tools like Photoshop; a work area, tabs for open files, a tools palette, and emphasis on the mouse as the primary input device
• The new editor will also have weapon and projectile editing
• The new editor will also have sector editing (creating stars, systems and jump gates)
• Apparently it will be named Trylobox and have a spiffy red toolbox icon

[mendonca]

Python / Libtcod?

You're so cool, Trylobot. Super excited to see it develop.

[Wyvern]

I voted for java, specifically for the (relative) ease of cross-platform compatibility.  Though I suppose HTML5 would accomplish the same goal, wouldn't it?

[Trylobot]

@mendonca: Added Python for your benefit, I don't have anything against Python. I've just never written any GUI stuff with it yet.

@Wyvern: C#/Mono is also fully cross platform FYI

[CrashToDesktop]

Even though I'm not the best with coding, I'd hop on the Java train because it's at least something I recognize.

Although feel free to do something else if the tables turn, Trylobot!

[Uomoz]

Voted, can't wait. Name, something like SS-TryloTools?

[Erick Doe]

Trylobot's Editor!

Short, simple, to the point. Why complicate things? 

Also, JAVA please!



If you do want something fancy, I'd suggest something like "Trylobot's Shipyard" or "Trylobot's Workshop".

[Thaago]

I love me my python, though I've never heard of Libtcod. My search for it comes up with a tool for making Rougelikes? O_o

[dmaiski]

java, i can do java, so ill stay in my comfort zone.

but i dont really care as long as it works, dose not crash, and i can do my models/star systems through it(they are way too much work to do manualy)

[mendonca]

I love me my python, though I've never heard of Libtcod. My search for it comes up with a tool for making Rougelikes? O_o

Yeah ... Was kind of joking, but it's about the only thing I am semi-competent in ... And have used it to make tools before:

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[close]

Not quite what Trylo is after though, I think!

[phyrex]

i will mention i like the idea (also that you plan on making more user-friendly and expansive) but as i know nothing of coding, i will hold back on voting 

[Thaago]

I just read in your editor thread that you were thinking about doing a direct import of the SS jar for compatibility if you go with java. So I've changed my vote to java

[Trylobot]

The community seems pretty overwhelmingly in support of Java so far, and it does indeed make a lot of sense for several reasons. We'll see where the poll's at when it closes, but I anticipate an early winner.

[xenoargh]

Java; easier portability, more people can look at it, and if it's Janino-friendly by design, it'd facilitate rapid prototyping.

[Gothars]

• The new editor will have all of the features of the existing editor, but without the heavy keyboard emphasis, it will be modeled after art tools like Photoshop; a work area, tabs for open files, a tools palette, and emphasis on the mouse as the primary input device
• The new editor will also have weapon and projectile editing
• The new editor will also have sector editing (creating stars, systems and jump gates)

Oh, sounds exiting! Maybe I will get into modding after all


How about "Trylobox"?