Stendhal FAQ: Difference between revisions

; Is Stendhal browser based?

: No. Stendhal uses a software called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java_Web_Start Java Web Start] which allows users to start Stendhal directly from the Internet using a web browser. However:

: Stendhal still needs to use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java_SE Java] to run.

: Stendhal gets actually downloaded to your computer.

: Stendhal can be subsequently started from your computer without the need to use your browser, though you can still do that too.

; Where does Stendhal get installed then when I click on the 'Play now' button at the web site?

: C:\Documents and Settings\{useraccount}\ on Windows XP

: ~/ on GNU/Linux systems

; How can I start Stendhal from there without the need to use my browser?

: Double click on stendhal-0.83.jar or type java -jar stendhal-0.83.jar on a command window.

; Do you expect to make a ton of money from Stendhal?

: No, Stendhal is unoficially a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-profit_organization non-profit] project. This means that, while in some future the project could have to resort to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_banner advertisement-based revenue] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merchandising#Licensing merchandising] to pay for the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_hosting_service hosting service] for the official server, these earnings would be only used for this purpose and not distributed to individuals. Fortunately, for the time being, this cost is covered by a generous person's donation.

; Have you considered offering premium content or premium accounts as an alternative method of revenue?

: Yes. And it is rejected because it is commonly thought that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gameplay gameplay] should give equal opportunities to all players instead of favoring some of them for the money they paid.