Quote Originally Posted by OdinDragoon
Thank you all...

And to bipper, I am actually aiming to make it single player first. I MIGHT make it multiplayer later. I have a few more questions...

I have heard of OpenGL, but is that a language i can learn? If so, I may go with that...

Would I have to learn MUD? I know that RuneScape started as DeviousMUD but was that really made with MUD? So my question is, would I have to learn MUD and OpenGL to make the game?

I already have sketches of the game on paper like the user-interface and stuff...
OpenGL is not a language, it is a Library that a C compiler may look to for commands and functions (basically). Learn C++ first. (Smaug is written in C though There is a C++ version, but I do not know it off the top of my head)

Basically, the mud takes care of a lot of NETWORK PROGRAMMING - which is no real treat in c. The experience in it would be worth it alone. Admin, and organisation is key. For a single player game, Java would be easier, but C would be better. IT is your choice, really. I am just really pushing C for functionality.

I may release my development webpage to the public soon, in which you would find a lot of information and answers to a lot of your questions.