Making some zone games downloadable?

Category: Zone BBS Suggestions and Feedback

Post 1 by Jess227 on Sunday, 08-May-2005 13:39:09

There are times when I'm away from my computer at home where I'd like to have some accessible games for the pocket pcs or the other note taking devices. The only game I take with me is the anagram word of the day to work. And just create my word list then until I get home later to upload it. But I wish there was a way I can play hangman, blingo, hi-lo and blackjack in a .exe program to take with. Work doesn't have a adiquate net connection and we only have one computer so I just stick with the pacmate. The pacmate's games aren't accessible and I wish they were! What do you think?

Post 2 by The Shuck Fitter (My name is Liam) on Friday, 20-May-2005 1:00:43

here's the shtick. I'm gonna be really technical, but I promise it will all make sense. All the games on this site are written in a language called php. This language runs serverside meaning that everything is downloaded remotely. There is no way to turn a php script to in a .exe file. I'm sure most of you know this, and if not you'll know it now. The big issue is that the games would have to be coded from scratch. There's been a rather subdued interest amongst us and admin about writing them. There have been bigger fish to fry. It's a good idea, but I wouldn't hold your breath on seeing them implamented. I am however interested in games for the pacmate I will soon be getting my grubby paws on. If I get some free time I may be able to start writing some stuff. we'll see. the pacmate runs two different os's depending on the version. I believe the bx and qx actually run windows mobile.

Post 3 by Chris N (I just keep on posting!) on Friday, 20-May-2005 1:27:28

Ooo. Packmate games. I'm trying to get the state to buy me one.

Post 4 by changeling2006 (Veteran Zoner) on Friday, 20-May-2005 17:51:03

me to I am trying to get the state to buy me a pack mate, but I need a better reason then "the braille n' speak is dead and I need a new note taker can anyone help on this?

Post 5 by maddog (I'll have the last word, thank you!) on Sunday, 22-May-2005 23:48:46

beg, cajole, and threaten! If they don't work, ask an arab to bomb one of their buildings!
lol