Hi all. I added this applets page because I'm interested specifically in writing Java games as applets. I put the applets subject under "Distribution" because my interest in applet primarily stems from their ability to be sent over HTTP with the applet tag. There is a small thread by me on the newless clubies forum on this subject.

I'm a true newbie, so I'm still working through many issues. However, here are a couple of issues I'm interested in right now:

• Differences between applets and applications. What differences between these two technologies do Java game designers need to be specifically aware of? How difficult is it to maintain a game both as a stand-alone application and as an applet?
• 3D API. What 3D APIs are available to the game applet developer? Are any OpenGL bindings available or is Java3D the only option?

That's it for now! I'll be adding more info here as I learn more. Other people are very welcome to add information, or questions, here also! Java game applet developers unite!