Re: [DL] Web-Interface DL character gen idea

["Vincent Vandemeulebrouck" <vvandemeulebrouck@yahoo.com>]

>Yes, that it definitely would- however, doesn't mySQL require some
expensive
>software?  I'm thinking that once it's developed it would be either hosted
>on PEG's site or on the site of The Project, neither of which would be able
>to afford any sort of expensive software.  That's my only worry when it
>comes to an online generator.  I think it's an excellent idea (which I'd
>like to see implemented for those not running Windows), but it just has
that
>one obstacle in its path.

The only thing to know about MySQL, PHP and Apache is that these are free
softwares, meaning no cost to /buy/ software. The company hosting the pages
must have the willingness to install it and run it, though. So, I don't know
if PEG would want to have this kind of thing on its site. But yes, this
would be cool.

PHP/MySQL is a good option, fast web developments and all. In fact, I am
even working on a character generator for another (french) RPG. But it takes
time. When the one I am working on will be finished, I'll work on
translating it for Deadlands (in fact, most of it would be compatible).


[Now some OT info]

If you want to try installing Apache/PHP/MySQL on a PC, I recommend EasyPHP
(free), which basically allows to have a local test platform. You can find
it somewhere on http://www.easyphp.org/, available for Windows platforms.
For Linux, just get the three components, I suppose.

The site being french, I'll give you the download URL:
http://easyphp.manucorp.com/telechargements/dn.php?F=easyphp1-4.php3

Contact me privately if you want more info.


Bon rêve,
Vincent Vandemeulebrouck
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http://vvandeme.free.fr/



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