[Scummvm-devel] Java port of SCUMM

[Andreas Røsdal]

On Wed, 18 Feb 2004, VGDB wrote:
> Hi guys,
>
> I started a Java port of SCUMMVM (focusing first on Beneath A Steel Sky part)
> Since Java is not C/C++, there is a lot of rewrite to do but I try to keep the highest percentage of code from SCUMMVM in order to make easy to maintain.
> My goal is to have a full port of SCUMMVM running in Java (certainly in the form of a Java WebStart application) as well as a free online version (small size applet with smart downloader included) to allow to play free games (like BASS) and demos (like the one available on ScummVM site).
>
> Here is a work-in-progress screenshot of my work if you want to check.
> http://vgdb.consolemul.com/wip.jpg
>
> I just wanted to know how do you feel with this (as it is not a real port) ?

Hi VGDB,
This sounds like a pretty good idea to me, if you are able to produce
something which works without putting an enormous ammount of work into it.
Have you released any code? Maybe I can help you out a little, eventually.

Andreas Røsdal