

DM has roots in C, but is also syntactically similar to Python in its use of white space. It also acts as an IM client for messaging between BYOND accounts, installed game listing, and a streamlined hub search.īYOND games are created using the unique "DM" programming language.
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It is an ideal tool for hosting BYOND games, since it is compatible with Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, UNIX, and BSD operating systems. DreamDaemon is used for dedicated server hosting.It includes an editor with syntax highlighting, debugging tools, an indexed and searchable reference, a tile-based map editor, and a sprite editor. DreamMaker is BYOND's native IDE for the "DM" language and is used to create and compile games.It's also possible to host the game it's running locally.
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Developers are also able to package their games as executables, allowing them to run on computers which don't have BYOND installed. Some games support Telnet access or are even playable through a web browser. Users are able to subscribe for exclusive member perks such as access to a IM system using their keys, a blog, file hosting, a forum avatar, and access to in-game bonuses for BYOND subscribers only.īYOND games are played using DreamSeeker, an application used to run compiled BYOND projects. Keys are stored canonically to prevent two users from having names that are only different by non-alphabetical symbols or spaces.
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Registration to the website is optional, with it users are provided with a "key" which acts as a unique identifier accross all BYOND games. Although geared towards RPG style gameplay, it is highly extensible and has been proven to work well with other genres and non-game computer utilities. Initially launched in 1996 as DUNG (Dantom's Universal Network Game) by Dantom, a company formed by Dan Bradley and Tom Hehre, it has since been rebranded as BYOND.īYOND provides users with a set of tools for creating online games with its pre-built network structure, GUI, sprite animator, map editor, code editor, dedicated server tools, game hub listing, scoreboards, achievements, and cross-game account support. BYOND (Build Your Own Net Dream) is a free software suite for creating and playing online games.
