I'm Spifet. Have been playing for a long time CS2D and some of it's mods. Really like the game. The reason I'm posting is because I had an idea but I need your help to understand if it is possible!
I have some doubts and I would like also to take this opportunity and invite everyone to think if they like the idea.
Please only people with large experience modding or scripting answer my doubts.
1) Is it possible to change the "shooting" (shoot at where I'm aiming) system to "shoot" where I clicked (you need to click in other player/npc in order to "hit him"/"shoot him") (the idea is for spells, see video at the end of the post for more info)
2)What programming language does the Unreal Engine uses (so far I understood is the cs2d's engine)?
3) Is there a limitation on modification and addition to game and ingame systems? (programming)
4)My idea (if it is possible - project) would be for a free mod that after would become a game by itself, possibly mmorpg. Where can I read the copyrights and intellectual propriety declaration of the engine and of the cs2d game?
5)Is there any (engine) limitation with online players in one map simultaneously to be higher than 32?
6) Are there useful programs for programming, mapping, and doing basically all the modding of the game/in the engine?
Idea desc:
The idea comes from a game I have been playing for many many years. It's considered a classic where I come from. Best ability game ever. In 2D. It is a medieval styled mmorpg. Not worldwide popular. The players can melee, bow and spell in combats. Only cities and towns are safe places. There are factions, clans, and a lot of skills. The bad side is that originally is an university project so it is kind of crap - has a bad programming base (made in Visual Basic 06). That's why I would love to make a mod from CS2D and turn it slowly but surely in something similar, taking the best of my experience for everyone's enjoy!
Those who are not experienced programmers or scripters; you can also tell me what do you think about my idea? Would you like to give it a try to something like that? I can give more info about my idea upon request.
Link of example (is not fullscreen record):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRjrObneTLM
IMPORTANT> The video it's from an unknown and unrelated player. The video recorded only a part of his screen. The mobility of the characters in the video is slow due to bad internet connection of the recorder.