Sphere - Revision history

Apollolux: Sectioning

2015-08-22T02:25:54Z

Sectioning

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	Sphere is a cross-platform, open-source computer program designed primarily to make and play role-playing games (RPGs) similar to those found on the SNES and Sega Genesis consoles. Sphere was created by [http://chadaustin.me Chad Austin] and over the years many programmers have contributed to its progressive development and succession. Very early versions of the engine used a proprietary programming language "Spherescript" Chad created as the scripting language for the engine; by 2000 this was soon replaced by [http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/JavaScript JavaScript] and the Sphere engine therefore has the distinction of being the first open-source, as well as first cross-platform, game engine that utilizes JavaScript as a scripting language.		Sphere is a cross-platform, open-source computer program designed primarily to make and play role-playing games (RPGs) similar to those found on the SNES and Sega Genesis consoles.

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			==History==
			Sphere was created by [http://chadaustin.me Chad Austin] and over the years many programmers have contributed to its progressive development and succession. Very early versions of the engine used a proprietary programming language "Spherescript" Chad created as the scripting language for the engine; by 2000 this was soon replaced by [http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/JavaScript JavaScript] and the Sphere engine therefore has the distinction of being the first open-source, as well as first cross-platform, game engine that utilizes JavaScript as a scripting language.

			==Usage==
	The Sphere engine uses proprietary, open file formats created primarily for the engine for game-related resources such as maps and their tile sets, sprite sets, and bitmap fonts, and can load universally supported image formats like PNG, JPG, and GIF, as well as audio formats like MP3, OGG, and IT. Sphere's engine-specific JavaScript API also allows for loading and manipulation of these formats.		The Sphere engine uses proprietary, open file formats created primarily for the engine for game-related resources such as maps and their tile sets, sprite sets, and bitmap fonts, and can load universally supported image formats like PNG, JPG, and GIF, as well as audio formats like MP3, OGG, and IT. Sphere's engine-specific JavaScript API also allows for loading and manipulation of these formats.

Apollolux: Massive update

2015-08-22T01:01:40Z

Massive update

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	Sphere is a cross-platform, open-source computer program designed primarily to make role-playing games (RPGs) similar to those found on the SNES and Sega Genesis consoles. Sphere was ~~originally coded~~ by [http://chadaustin.me Chad Austin]. ~~When making~~ a ~~game with Sphere, most things are scripted using~~ the [http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/JavaScript JavaScript] ~~language (though very early versions used its own Spherescript language) with special functions~~ and ~~objects for maps~~, ~~spritesets~~, ~~images and other resources~~.		Sphere is a cross-platform, open-source computer program designed primarily to make and play role-playing games (RPGs) similar to those found on the SNES and Sega Genesis consoles. Sphere was created by [http://chadaustin.me Chad Austin] and over the years many programmers have contributed to its progressive development and succession. Very early versions of the engine used a proprietary programming language "Spherescript" Chad created as the scripting language for the engine; by 2000 this was soon replaced by [http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/JavaScript JavaScript] and the Sphere engine therefore has the distinction of being the first open-source, as well as first cross-platform, game engine that utilizes JavaScript as a scripting language.

	Though Sphere was designed to make RPGs, because of the flexibility of a scripting language it can be used to make almost any other type of game.		The Sphere engine uses proprietary, open file formats created primarily for the engine for game-related resources such as maps and their tile sets, sprite sets, and bitmap fonts, and can load universally supported image formats like PNG, JPG, and GIF, as well as audio formats like MP3, OGG, and IT. Sphere's engine-specific JavaScript API also allows for loading and manipulation of these formats.

			Though Sphere was originally designed to make RPGs, because of the flexibility of embedding a scripting language it can be used to make almost any other type of game. Platforming adventure games, auto-scrolling shoot-em-ups, and even ports of popular mobile games are among many non-RPG games that have been written for the Sphere engine.

	Certain experimental versions of Sphere also support basic 3D graphics functions using the OpenGL video driver. However, it is more complicated to use than the 2D graphics functions and was never officially folded back into Sphere.		Certain experimental versions of Sphere also support basic 3D graphics functions using the OpenGL video driver. However, it is more complicated to use than the 2D graphics functions and was never officially folded back into Sphere.

			{{nmbox
			\| header = '''Notice'''
			\| text = ''The current officially recommended Sphere-compatible engine to use is the cross-platform '''MiniSphere''' and can be found in the official Sphere downloads repository, as well as compiled from source.''
			}}

	==Screenshots==		==Screenshots==
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	==External links==		==External links==
	* ~~http~~://github.com/sphere-group - Sphere development on GitHub		* https://github.com/sphere-group - Sphere development on GitHub
	* https://github.com/fatcerberus/minisphere - MiniSphere development on GitHub		* https://github.com/fatcerberus/minisphere - MiniSphere development on GitHub
	* http://sphere.sourceforge.net/ - The original official Sphere website (needs maintenance)		* http://sphere.sourceforge.net/ - The original official Sphere website (needs maintenance)

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2015-08-22T00:35:47Z

Download: Add DL link

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	==Download==		==Download==
	~~''updated~~ download links to come''		; [https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B-5bW82jK5Z5UGZaS0c1OFJZZDA&usp=sharing Official downloads repository]
			: You may find all official Sphere downloads here, including Windows binaries for the engines and editors and officially recommended supporting scripts and libraries!

			<!-- more download links to come -->

	==External links==		==External links==

Apollolux: /* External links */ Reorder links, add minisphere

2015-08-22T00:31:47Z

External links: Reorder links, add minisphere

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	==External links==		==External links==
			* http://github.com/sphere-group - Sphere development on GitHub
			* https://github.com/fatcerberus/minisphere - MiniSphere development on GitHub
	* http://sphere.sourceforge.net/ - The original official Sphere website (needs maintenance)		* http://sphere.sourceforge.net/ - The original official Sphere website (needs maintenance)
	* http://github.com/sphere-group - Sphere development on GitHub
	* http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/Core_JavaScript_1.5_Reference - Mozilla's official JavaScript reference		* http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/Core_JavaScript_1.5_Reference - Mozilla's official JavaScript reference
	* http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/Core_JavaScript_1.5_Guide - Mozilla's JavaScript guide		* http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/Core_JavaScript_1.5_Guide - Mozilla's JavaScript guide

Apollolux: fix lang box

2013-06-08T21:15:12Z

fix lang box

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	__NOTOC__		__NOTOC__

	{{Languages~~\|Sphere~~}}		{{Languages}}

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2013-06-08T21:13:09Z

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	* http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/Core_JavaScript_1.5_Guide - Mozilla's JavaScript guide		* http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/Core_JavaScript_1.5_Guide - Mozilla's JavaScript guide
	__NOTOC__		__NOTOC__

			{{Languages\|Sphere}}

Apollolux: 3d note

2013-06-08T20:43:35Z

3d note

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	Though Sphere was designed to make RPGs, because of the flexibility of a scripting language it can be used to make almost any other type of game.		Though Sphere was designed to make RPGs, because of the flexibility of a scripting language it can be used to make almost any other type of game.

	~~Recent~~ versions of Sphere also support basic 3D graphics functions using the OpenGL video driver. However, it is more complicated to use than the 2D graphics functions and ~~is still in early stages~~.		Certain experimental versions of Sphere also support basic 3D graphics functions using the OpenGL video driver. However, it is more complicated to use than the 2D graphics functions and was never officially folded back into Sphere.

	~~__NOTOC__~~
	==Screenshots==		==Screenshots==
	''updated screenshots to come''		''updated screenshots to come''
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	* http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/Core_JavaScript_1.5_Reference - Mozilla's official JavaScript reference		* http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/Core_JavaScript_1.5_Reference - Mozilla's official JavaScript reference
	* http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/Core_JavaScript_1.5_Guide - Mozilla's JavaScript guide		* http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/Core_JavaScript_1.5_Guide - Mozilla's JavaScript guide
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Apollolux: hyphen

2013-06-08T20:40:19Z

hyphen

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	Sphere is a cross platform, open source computer program designed primarily to make role-playing games (RPGs) similar to those found on the SNES and Sega Genesis consoles. Sphere was originally coded by [http://chadaustin.me Chad Austin]. When making a game with Sphere, most things are scripted using the [http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/JavaScript JavaScript] language (though very early versions used its own Spherescript language) with special functions and objects for maps, spritesets, images and other resources.		Sphere is a cross-platform, open-source computer program designed primarily to make role-playing games (RPGs) similar to those found on the SNES and Sega Genesis consoles. Sphere was originally coded by [http://chadaustin.me Chad Austin]. When making a game with Sphere, most things are scripted using the [http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/JavaScript JavaScript] language (though very early versions used its own Spherescript language) with special functions and objects for maps, spritesets, images and other resources.

	~~__NOTOC__~~

	Though Sphere was designed to make RPGs, because of the flexibility of a scripting language it can be used to make almost any other type of game.		Though Sphere was designed to make RPGs, because of the flexibility of a scripting language it can be used to make almost any other type of game.
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	Recent versions of Sphere also support basic 3D graphics functions using the OpenGL video driver. However, it is more complicated to use than the 2D graphics functions and is still in early stages.		Recent versions of Sphere also support basic 3D graphics functions using the OpenGL video driver. However, it is more complicated to use than the 2D graphics functions and is still in early stages.

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	==Screenshots==		==Screenshots==
	''updated screenshots to come''		''updated screenshots to come''

Apollolux: reorder

2013-06-08T20:39:10Z

reorder

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			Sphere is a cross platform, open source computer program designed primarily to make role-playing games (RPGs) similar to those found on the SNES and Sega Genesis consoles. Sphere was originally coded by [http://chadaustin.me Chad Austin]. When making a game with Sphere, most things are scripted using the [http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/JavaScript JavaScript] language (though very early versions used its own Spherescript language) with special functions and objects for maps, spritesets, images and other resources.

	__NOTOC__		__NOTOC__

	Sphere is a cross platform, open source computer program designed primarily to make role-playing games (RPGs) similar to those found on the SNES and Sega Genesis consoles. Sphere was originally coded by [http://chadaustin.me Chad Austin]. When making a game with Sphere, most things are scripted using the [http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/JavaScript JavaScript] language (though very early versions used its own Spherescript language) with special functions and objects for maps, spritesets, images and other resources.

	Though Sphere was designed to make RPGs, because of the flexibility of a scripting language it can be used to make almost any other type of game.		Though Sphere was designed to make RPGs, because of the flexibility of a scripting language it can be used to make almost any other type of game.

Flying Jester at 23:57, 25 March 2013

2013-03-25T23:57:51Z

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	Sphere is a cross platform, open source computer program designed primarily to make role-playing games (RPGs) similar to those found on the SNES and Sega Genesis consoles. Sphere was originally coded by [http://~~aegisknight~~.~~org~~ Chad Austin]. When making a game with Sphere, most things are scripted using the [http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/JavaScript JavaScript] language (though very early versions used its own Spherescript language) with special functions and objects for maps, spritesets, images and other resources.		Sphere is a cross platform, open source computer program designed primarily to make role-playing games (RPGs) similar to those found on the SNES and Sega Genesis consoles. Sphere was originally coded by [http://chadaustin.me Chad Austin]. When making a game with Sphere, most things are scripted using the [http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/JavaScript JavaScript] language (though very early versions used its own Spherescript language) with special functions and objects for maps, spritesets, images and other resources.

	Though Sphere was designed to make RPGs, because of the flexibility of a scripting language it can be used to make almost any other type of game.		Though Sphere was designed to make RPGs, because of the flexibility of a scripting language it can be used to make almost any other type of game.