Hi, I'm new here, saw that you guys have a pretty strong user base and thought i'd ask a question that I'm very curious about. I'm hoping for a little technique advice as well as possibly a language suggestion.

How would I dynamically control the placement of an image with, say, a Directional pad layout type control scheme? For instance, you have 4 buttons for the directions, and an image. You place the image at certain coordinates towards whatever direction the user hits by using an absolute div layer (i assume this is the best way to do it).

How would I do this?

Can you give an example? I have a feeling I know what you mean but am not sure...Are you talking about how mapquest lets you go north, south, east and west on the map?

Hmmm, I think JS would be your choice Or you may make some sort of a Flash object (then you will use ActionScript). As I remember there were some embedded examples that may help you.

I think mapquest might be the same technique i need, except on a smaller scale. While this isnt a game, as it would be too limited, think controlling a top-down rpg character on the game boy.