Hmm.. what next?

[wyrd]

I have 3 possible ideas for my next project and could use some advice on which one I should do.

Project: Multiplayer chess.
You know, a chess board w/ pieces + 2 players going at it..
Reason:
Would help me learn GDI+ and some networking in .NET.

Project: 2D game & map editor.
Very basic 2d game w/ map editor. Probably wont even be a full game as thatd take waaay to long.. just something that moves a guy around a map and has a map editor so you can change, add, etc maps.
Reason:
Would help me learn GDI+ and streams in .NET.

Project: Home rental business simulation.
A database application that keeps track of houses, the renters, who owns the house, how much was made/lost, rent, expenses, etc.. the works.
Reason:
Would help me learn ADO.NET and controls in .NET.

 

[Banjo]

If this is to be done in your spare time them choose the subjects that interest you the most.

If its in order to put stuff on your CV then pick the one that will help you get the most money. Probably the databasing stuff.

 

[Divil]

Make a multiplayer chess game with a map (board) editor, save and load game support, with a database that keeps a record of games played, statistics etc

 

[Robby]

I like 1 and 3,
The home rental thing can get huge, an app on this type may help you in the business world.

 

[wyrd]

Make a multiplayer chess game with a map (board) editor, save and load game support, with a database that keeps a record of games played, statistics etc



I think I like that.. .. but why would you need a board editor for a chess game? Heh.

 

[Bucky]

By board editor, I think divil meant changing the graphics for the
chess pieces and board, not the actual layout of the board.

The program would originally have just the standard chess board
and pieces, but the user could create a board and pieces for,
example, .NET icons. The Method icon could be a rook, the
Property icon could be a pawn, etc.

 

[wyrd]

Hmm.. Interesting.