Firemox (FM) is a full Java program which allows players to play various card games
against an opponent over a network, such as a LAN and the Internet, or alone. The
program is the judge: it implements and enforces the rules, so that the players do
not need to resolve them themselves.
At the moment, network play requires the IP address of your opponent, but we are
working on a client/server option which will allow players to host and connect to
game servers. The game currently runs
Magic: The Gathering
but rules can be written for any classic card game (eg. Poker) or collectible card
game (CCG).
The main feature of this program is that it can parse the rules of a game which are
defined in an (human readable) XML file. MP parses these rules files to determine
turn structure, card types, colors, etc.. making it impossible for players to cheat.
Also, if a player forgets to do something during the game, he/she will be reminded
since all rules are managed by MP.
Highlights:
Written in Java: works on Mac, Windows and Linux
Highly customizable and extensible rules
Is fully skinnable using Look & Feel control settings
Download
Firemox
(11Mb)
