Flash requires no software downloads. Without the plug-in, you can't play. A Java compatible web browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer is all that's needed. JAVA can also be used for streaming video and audio, as well as running numerous windows within a web browser. Game upgrades are available to players the instant they log in.
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JAVA takes anywhere from 30-90 seconds to load. All browsers support Java which makes it platform-independent and thus more available to the average user. For Multi-Players we are using Java for the easiness of gaming and to reduce the burden of the server. IQ-Ludorum also employs both a download and JAVA based package. However they seem to have cut download times pretty well.